Month: August 2021

145 Articles
Ssaru (real name Sylvia Saru) is an East African sensation who quickly cut a niche for herself as the "Queen" of Gengetone as the genre exploded.
FEATURED STORY

Ssaru Joins Global Stars on Spotify’s EQUAL Program

Ssaru looked forward to being a part of the EQUAL program, noting: "Being an EQUAL artist grants me tools to project positive vibrations...

Serianu Chief Executive Officer (left), Dr. Catherine Ngahu Executive Chairman SBO Research and Serianu Chief Operating Officer Joseph Mathenge peruse the newly released 2020/ 2021 Sacco Technology Report.
BUSINESSFEATURED STORY

Saccos in Kenya Struggle to Adapt as Tech, Covid-19 Change the Game

“Our research indicates that Saccos are increasingly investing more resources in technology and security but most are still unprepared for the Data protection...

Adelle Onyango's 'Legally Clueless' podcast is among three local podcasts featuring on the Top 10 most popular podcasts on Spotify in Kenya. [Photo/ Adelleonyango.com]
MEDIA

Adelle Onyango Among Kenyan Podcasters Proving Popular on Spotify

Data on Spotify shows that Kenyans are listening to a mixture of local and foreign podcasts. Three local podcasts are among the top 10...

School closures in Kenya in 2020 meant that children had to stay at home for six to nine months, leaving them reliant on remote learning. [Photo/ NEPAD]
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

Nokia, Safaricom Connect to Expand Internet Access for Schools

Schools equipped with a broadband connection, digital devices and teacher training will now be able to make better use of video communication, digital...

odinare rap challenge 2
FEATURED STORY

Kibera Rapper Katapila Gets Sh1 Million After Winning Odinare Rap Challenge

Popular Kenyan musician Khaligraph Jones in partnership with betting firm Odibets on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 unveiled the winner of the “Odinare” rap...

L-R- Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, Outgoing Vice Chancellor USIU- Africa, Professor Paul Zeleza and Chair of the Board of Trustees USIU-A, Dr. Kevit Desai
CAREERS

Outgoing Professor Leaves Ksh109M Parting Gift for University

Dr. Mutunga lauded Professor Zeleza for leaving an indelible mark on the history of the University.

Shiba Inu coins
CRYPTOCURRENCY

What Is Shiba Inu Cryptocurrency?

You may have heard about meme coins like Dogecoin (DOGE), the sixth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation and largest among rising meme-assets today. It...

MEDIA

Get More Done With The App That’s Designed Around Your Life

DStv app download: Let’s face it, life gets busy and sometimes we lose track of things – or worse, conflicting schedules have us...

Equity
BUSINESSMARKETS

Equity Bank Posts Record Ksh17.9B Half-Year Profit

Indicative of the evolving operating environment, Equity cut loan loss provisioning by 66 per cent.

BUSINESS

KRA Seizes Ksh80 Million Worth of Diverted Goods

Anyone found guilty of the offence is liable to a fine not exceeding fifty per cent of the value of the goods and...