Year: 2022

1879 Articles
Nigeria Finance Minister Dr Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed and Shelter Afrique MD Andrew Chimphondah
REAL ESTATE

Nigeria To Pay Ksh3 Billion Capital Debt In Shelter Afrique

The Federal Republic of Nigeria has pledged to pay the full capital arrear of US$28.7 million (Ksh3.3 billion) in Shelter Afrique. This was...

Japan and Singapore Passports
FEATURED STORY

The World’s Most And Least Powerful Passports For 2022

The latest results from the Henley Passport Index show record-breaking levels of travel freedom for top-ranking nations Japan and Singapore, but also the widest...

Apartments in Nairobi's Pipeline estate. Real estate owners with residential properties in urban areas will be the focus of KRA's new mapping strategy. [Photo/ IIED]
BUSINESSECONOMY

KRA Zeroes in on Landlords With New Technology

Used in combination with KRA tools used to access other government databases and records, it is intended to curb tax evasion among landlords.

Co-op bank diaspora banking
BUSINESS

Co-op Bank Taps Into Diaspora Remittances

By the close of May 2021, diaspora remittances had hit Ksh122 billion over the four-month period under review. In the 12 months to...

Onlookers mill at the scene of the collapse of Kenya Ppwer's high voltage transmission tower lines in the Imara Daima area on January 11, 2022. [Photo/ @JamalGadaffi]
FEATURED STORY

KPLC Keeps Kenyans in the Dark

Many Kenyans demanded reforms at the firm and the energy sector at large. Among them was active citizen Jerotich Seii who has long...

Peter Waweru Kamaku in action as the centre referee during Gabon's opening match vs Comoros at AFCON 2021 on January 10, 2022. It ended 1-0 for Gabon.
PERSON OF INTERESTSPORTS

Meet the JKUAT Maths Professor Shining at AFCON

When he's not officiating matches in  CAF tournaments and the Kenyan Premier League (KPL), you'll find him at his fourth floor office at...

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) Director-General Gilbert Kibe. He confirmed the suspension of inbound and transit flights from the UAE. [Photo/ KCAA]
BUSINESS

Kenya Retaliates, Bans UAE Flights

On paper, the action is meant to combat the spread of Covid-19 in Kenya. However, the move has been perceived as a retaliatory...

The investment will allow Mr Green Africa to improve the supply chain and pay its waste pickers a living wage. 
BUSINESSFEATURED STORY

Kenyan Plastics Recycler Mr Green Africa Receives Boost From Investors

Mr Green Africa, a Kenyan plastics recycling pioneer, has been boosted by a major round of investment by impact-driven investors and key industry...

Edward Murimi's passion while handling the ball has now landed him a lucrative deal with Kenyan betting firm Odibets as their brand ambassador.
FEATURED STORY

Man In Viral Juggling Video Lands Lucrative Deal With Odibets

Two weeks ago, a video of a man juggling a ball in the middle of Nairobi CBD took the internet by storm and...

Nike produced $617 million (Ksh69.9 billion) worth of ad value through their commercial partners on various social platforms. They were followed by Adidas in the second spot.
BUSINESS

Nike Most Marketed Sports Brand On Social Media With Ksh70Bn Ad Value

American sportswear brand Nike created the most commercial ad value on social media in the sports industry in 2021. According to the latest...