Year: 2022

1879 Articles
John Ngumi
BUSINESS

John Ngumi Appointed Safaricom Chairman

Safaricom has appointed Mr John Ngumi as a director and Chairman of the Board with effect from August 1, 2022, subject to regulatory...

KenGen's proposed fertilizer venture is aimed at diversifying the company's revenues. [Photo/ Nyaga Ireri|Power Africa]
BUSINESSECONOMY

KenGen Shakes Up Fertilizer Market With New Manufacturing Venture

KenGen is mulling plans to construct a fertilizer manufacturing plant in Kenya, a move that would shake up the multi-billion shilling market. The...

Ian Cheruiyot
FEATURED ARTICLE

How I Became A Senior Distiller At 26 – Ian Cheruiyot

At the African Originals factory in Baba Ndogo area in Nairobi, no distillation happens without his approval, as he commands every process that...

Ndere Island National Park
FEATURED ARTICLE

Beyond Lake Victoria, Kisumu Has Amazing Tourist Attractions

Kisumu County remains a gem in Kenya’s tourism circuit.  It dominates the Western Kenya region with a rich menu of tourist attractions. While...

American RnB star Anthony Hamilton
FEATURED ARTICLE

American RnB Star Samples Kenya’s Tourism Offerings

Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is relying on key International and local personalities to Market Kenya as a preferred and safe tourist destination. Speaking...

Flutterwave became Africa's most valuable startup in February 2022 when its valuation crossed $3 Billion (Ksh356.1 Billion). [Photo/ Al Jazeera]
FEATURED ARTICLE

Flutterwave Exposed – CBK Slams Nigerian Fintech Amid Ksh6.2B Freeze

Flutterwave lacks the licenses to operate in Kenya, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has stated. The declaration comes weeks after a Nairobi...

From left, Principal Secretary Ministry of ICT Jerome Ochieng, Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Labour & Youth Affairs, Simon Chelugui and Safaricom PLC CEO Peter Ndegwa look on as Sylvia Wangari takes them through a digital concept. This was during the launch of the Industry Digital talent programme at the Safaricom offices.
TECHNOLOGY

Tech Giants Launch Digital Talent Program

Technology sector players have launched a Digital Talent Program that is aimed at developing digital skills in the market by taking a sustainable...

Rigathi Gachagua, MP for Mathira, is the running mate to the current Deputy President William Ruto - one of the frontrunners for the Presidency in the August polls. [Photo/ Jeff Angote|NMG]
BUSINESSPOLITICS

Rigathi Loses Ksh200M After Failing to Explain Source of Cash

United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Deputy Presidential candidate, Rigathi Gachagua, has lost Ksh200 million to the state after failing to explain to a court...

Absa bank
BUSINESS

Absa Bank To Invest Ksh2 Billion In Digital Upgrade

Absa Bank Kenya has announced that it will invest more than Ksh2 billion this year in technological upgrades that significantly improve customers' banking...

KCB Bank Kenya
BUSINESS

KCB Revises Interest Rates On Its Savings Accounts

KCB Bank has revised the annual interest rates for its Savings Account rates in a move that seeks to attract and retain its...