Day: June 16, 2021

8 Articles
The Principal in charge of School Affairs at Mount Kenya University (MKU), Peter Waweru, announced measures the institution had taken in response to the killing of a student by her lover over alleged infidelity.
FEATURED STORY

MKU Steps Up Mental Well-being Programmes After Student’s Death

In addition, all the affected students - who were residing outside of the main campus when the incident happened -  have been accorded...

Construction workers at a site. The partnership by KCB Foundation and German Development Corporation (GDC) puts together KES 300 million to provide technical and vocational skills training for the next three years. [Photo/ National Construction Authority]
BUSINESS

Ksh300M for Mjengo Workers: KCB Foundation, GDC Announce Partnership

The programme will target a total of 60% male and 40% female, with a bias towards unskilled individuals previously working in the construction...

Vehicles on Nairobi's Kenyatta Avenue. The NCBA Economic Outlook report notes that vaccination remains a major policy imperative in achieving strong, sustainable, and inclusive economic growth. [Photos/ Discover Walks]
ECONOMY

Kenya’s GDP Projected to Recover to 5.3% in 2021 – NCBA Economic Outlook Report

The report further cites that vaccination remains a major policy imperative in achieving strong, sustainable, and inclusive growth which, subject to vaccine availability,...

Ian Duncan competing at a past event. Kenya's Safari Rally returns to the WRC calendar in June after an 18-year absence. [Photo/ RAG]
BUSINESSSPORTS

WRC Safari Rally: Safaricom Unveils Ksh17.5 Million Sponsorship

“We have always believed in supporting the youth by giving them a platform to showcase their talent and to excel, whether this is...

POLITICS

Jimmy Wanjigi for President? Billionaire Throws Hat in 2022 Ring

Jimmy Wanjigi is best known to many Kenyans as a high-rolling power broker and businessman worth billions of shillings. Soon, however, he might...

Goldenscape Director Peter Wangai Muriithi (in red) hands over a dummy cheque before he was accused of defrauding investors hundreds of millions of shillings. [Photo/ Goldenscape Greenhouses]
BUSINESS

Greenhouse Con: Goldenscape Owner’s Multi-Million Assets Frozen as Case Continues

His company, Goldenscape Greenhouses, had promised investors hefty returns on a regular basis for investing in greenhouses. The firm ran a glitzy marketing...

Akisa Wandera KTN
MEDIAPOLITICS

KTN News Anchor Lectures Luhya Leaders on Politics and ‘Mbekho Mbekho’ Culture

Akisa Wandera, the soft-spoken KTN news anchor, maintains a reserved profile in a chaotic broadcast industry where everyone who features on the screen...

Mojo Skincare Products lotions
ENTERPRISE 101

Nakuru-Based Mojo Skincare Products Giving Big Players a Run For Their Money

Last year, Mojo Skincare Products Ltd marked a milestone by rolling out the Mojo Hand and Body lotions as part of its 2020...