Month: October 2022

129 Articles
KEPSA JOBS IN KENYA
ECONOMY

One Million Jobs For Youths Up For Grabs In New KEPSA Project

The program aims to support the growth of 200,000 small businesses while catalyzing the development of 10,000 start-ups through the creation of 47...

Strikes by Uber drivers have been a regular occurrence in Kenya over the past few years. Last week's strike included participation from drivers registered on other apps such as Bolt and Little, who also called for the companies to lower their commissions. [Photo/ TechCabal]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Uber Caves in After Drivers Strike, Cuts Its Commission

Drivers had decried the impact of the 25% commission on their earnings, in the context of the rising cost of living, with fuel...

Exam Stress
FEATURED STORY

How To Help Your Children Cope With End-of-year Exam Stress

The exam period is one of the most stressful times for both the students and their parents. With the National exams set to...

L-R: NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora, Safaricom PLC CEO Peter Ndegwa, President William Ruto, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Patrick Njoroge and KCB Group PLC Group CEO Paul Russo during a press briefing after a September event to announce lower charges on the Fuliza overdraft service. President William Ruto shakes the hand of Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa after meeting with the telco and banks executives over Fuliza charges review. [PHOTO | DIANA NGILA | NMG]
FEATURED STORY

M-Shwari is Changing – Here’s How

Offered by Safaricom in partnership with NCBA, M-shwari disbursed Ksh42 billion in the six months to June 2022, compared to Ksh44.8 billion disbursed...

Juan Seco, Jumia Kenya CEO.
FEATURED STORY

14-seater Matatu To Go For Ksh100 During Jumia’s Black Friday

Jumia customers are set to buy hundreds of items on the online shopping app at Ksh100, including a 14-seater van. Among the products...

The tropical-flavoured beer, which is infused with natural tropical African fruit flavours like pineapple and passion fruit and has an Alcohol by Volume (ABV) of 4.2%
FEATURED STORY

KBL’s New Fruit Beer Eyeing New Drinkers

Speaking at the launch event, KBL Managing Director John Musunga said the company's ambition to attract new customers and adapt to their shifting...

snail farming in Kenya
SMART BUSINESS

Rising Number Of Snail Eating Kenyans Creates Market For Farmers

In Nakuru County, snail rearing is increasingly becoming an economic activity with a number of farmers taking up the business with the help...

To host Afcon 2027, Kenya will also need to plough millions into upgrading and possibly building new facilities including stadiums, training facilities, transport and accommodation.
BUSINESSECONOMYSPORTS

Ruto’s Multi-Million Plan to Host Afcon in Kenya

To host Afcon 2027, Kenya will also need to plough millions into upgrading and possibly building new facilities including stadiums, training facilities, transport...

The locally assembled models included the Mercedes-Benz Actros 3340S and Mercedes Benz 2640LS with air suspension. [Photo/ DT Dobie Kenya]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Assembled in Kenya Mercedes-Benz Trucks Roll off Production Line

DT Dobie Kenya Managing Director Chris Ndala stated that the assembly process in Kenya 'met and exceeded' standards set by Mercedes' parent firm...

KCB
BUSINESS

KCB Woos Women Entrepreneurs With Ksh250 Billion Fund

The Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) has set aside K250 billion to fund women entrepreneurs in the next five years. The funding will be...