Year: 2021

2133 Articles
KRA collected Ksh631.03 billion between July and October 2021 against a target of Sh603.94 billion - a performance rate of 104.5 per cent.
BUSINESSECONOMY

Taxman Rebrands: Why KRA is Changing its Name

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has disclosed details of a planned rebrand that will see it renamed the Kenya Revenue Service (KRS). The...

Bouncy Castle
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Safety Concerns As Five Children Die After Wind Lifts Bouncy Castle

Five children have diÄ—d in Australia after a bouncy castle they were playing in was blown away by wind to a height of...

Wowzi’s online marketplace democratizes influence, connecting everyday social media users with big brands, enabling nano and micro creators to earn money by spreading brand messages via social media.
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

Kenyan Tech Startup Wowzi Raises Ksh361Mn To Help African Creators Monetize Their Social Media Profiles

Wowzi, a Kenyan tech start-up, has announced that it has successfully closed a $2 million (Ksh226 million) seed round to scale its influencer...

USIU-Africa
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USIU-Africa Wins Three Awards At The 2021 Kalasha Awards

USIU-Africa emerged as one of the big winners of the night at the eleventh edition of the Kalasha International Film and TV Awards,...

Muthoni Drummer Queen welcomed the acknowledgement and encouraged other female artists to be loud and make space for themselves in the music industry. [Photo/ Courtesy]
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Muthoni Drummer Queen Joins Spotify EQUAL Music Programme

Spotify today announced that Kenyan rapper, drummer and cultural entrepreneur Muthoni Drummer Queen has joined its EQUAL Music Programme as December’s Artist of...

More than 100 Chinese enterprises led by Huawei Technologies have committed to enhance their support for economic and social programs in Kenya. [Photo/ Courtesy]
BUSINESS

Huawei Lead 100+ Chinese Firms Strengthening Socio-Economic Ties With Kenya

More than 100 Chinese enterprises led by Huawei Technologies have committed to enhance their support for economic and social programs in Kenya as...

Ms Julia Carvalho, Newly appointed IBM General Manager for IBM Growth Africa. [Photo/ Courtesy]
CAREERS

IBM Appoints Julia Carvalho as General Manager for IBM Growth Markets in Africa

 IBM has announced the appointment of Julia Carvalho as General Manager for IBM Growth Markets, Africa. Ms. Carvalho will be responsible for IBM’s business...

Jobs
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PSC Announces 745 Job Vacancies. Here’s How To Apply

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced a total of 745 job vacancies in at least 10 state departments ranging from Kenya Prisons...

Nikita Kering performs 'Ex' at Carnivore Simba Saloon on December 15, 2021. The AFRIMA award winner was among artists who attended the launch of Safaricom's BAZE Music.
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Safaricom Dives Into Music Streaming With BAZE Music

East Africa's largest telco, Safaricom, on Wednesday, December 15 officially launched its music streaming service BAZE Music. BAZE music is a mobile-first audio...

Matatus in Nairobi CBD.
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Safety In Public Transport A Major Concern For Most Women In Nairobi

More than 80 percent of women in Nairobi have witnessed harassment in the form of verbal or other forms of emotional abuse, only...