Month: August 2022

130 Articles
Comedians Arap Marindich and Tula Chemoget have become global internet sensations thanks to a video shot in June 2022 during the WRC Safari Rally. [Photo/ Tula Chemoget]
FEATURED STORY

The Business of Memes: Companies Risk Legal Action for Jumping on Viral Trend

The original video, a mock interview of a wacky World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally driver and his navigator, was first shared when...

A National Bank of Kenya (NBK) branch. [Photo/ NMG]
BUSINESS

NBK Secures Ksh1B For Credit In The Water, Sanitation And Hygiene Sector

The National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has announced its partnership with global asset manager WaterEquity to enhance financing to public and private water utility...

Kakuzi's products include avocados, tea, macadamia nuts and blueberries. It produces primarily for the export market. [Photo/ Pool]
FEATURED STORY

Jitters as KRA Investigates Kakuzi Over Tax Evasion Claims

“KRA wishes to state that it is currently undertaking internal reviews on transfer pricing and other tax practices of Kakuzi PLC with a...

Michael Joseph left his position as Chairman of the Safaricom board on July 31, 2022.
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

How Safaricom Messed Up With Mobile Loans – Michael Joseph Explains

Joseph, who was the company's CEO when it rolled out the pioneering mobile money service M-Pesa, explained that his vision was focused on...

Odibets
FEATURED STORY

How You Can Become An Instant Millionaire On Odibets This EPL Season

What would you do if you were given one million right now? You would probably buy that car you have always wanted or...

President Uhuru Kenyatta witnessed the operationalization of Kisumu Shipyard. [Photo/ PSCU]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Kisumu Gets Ksh6.4B Solar Power Plant

"Kenya must have a reduction in the cost of energy if we are to improve our competitiveness and ultimate position to create opportunities...

MultiChoice recently succeeded in its legal battle to have 44 illegal sports streaming websites blocked in Kenya by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) including Safaricom.
BUSINESSMEDIA

DStv Leaves Kenyans Fuming After Hiking Prices

MultiChoice recently succeeded in its legal battle to have 44 illegal sports streaming websites blocked in Kenya by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) including...

Halls Fresh Produce China Executive Mr Lifan Yu displays a Kakuzi premium Hass Avocados carton at the Shanghai Huizhan Fruit and Vegetable Market .
FEATURED STORY

Kenyan Avocados Sold At The Largest Fruit Market In East China

Kenya-grown fresh avocado fruits sourced from listed agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc have hit the largest fresh fruit wholesale market in East China. The...

Kenyans are expected to turn out in large numbers to vote for their favorite candidates. [Photo/ Paradigm Initiative]
FEATURED STORY

Matiang’i Declares One Last Holiday as Kenyans Go to Vote

As part of their plans for the economy, both leading Presidential candidates have promised to tackle the high cost of living as a...

Fake Kamariny Stadium Image
BT FACTCHECK

False: This Image Is Not Of Kamariny Stadium

An image circulating online that purportedly represents Kamariny Stadium in West Pokot is false.  The image has previously been posted by OMGVoice Kenya,...