Month: January 2023

127 Articles
Kenyan Economy
ECONOMY

Kenya’s Economy Projected To Slow Down At 5% in 2023

Kenya’s economy is expected to remain subdued in 2023, growing at a projected 5%, pulled down by a persistent rise in commodity prices,...

From Left: Stephen Matee, KCB Foundation Programme Manager and Rosalind Gichuru, KCB Group Director Marketing, Communications & Citizenship review Latifah Achieng’s (right) scholarship application papers at Moi Avenue Primary School in Nairobi. Latifah who scored 404 marks in her KCPE, studied at Harambee Primary school - BuruBuru is among the 10,000 students that applied for the KCB Scholarship programme that supports 1,000 students annually.
FEATURED STORY

KCB Foundation Gives 1,000 Students Scholarships

KCB Foundation has given scholarships to 1,000 needy students who sat for the 2022 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examinations to join...

In Kenya, De La Rue operates through a local joint venture in which the Kenyan government holds a 40 percent stake. [Photo/ RMS]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Inside De La Rue – Kenya’s Troubled Money Maker

Kenya's shilling is one of 69 currencies for which De La Rue is responsible for selling high-security paper and printing technology. Besides cash,...

Fresh Fri cooking oil brand
BUSINESS

Clean Bill Of Health For Fresh Fri Cooking Oil

Fresh Fri Oil from Pwani Oil Products Limited has become the first cooking oil brand in the country to be certified by the...

Joel Chacha Tellem PR
BUSINESSMEDIA

Communications Expert Is First Kenyan To Judge PR Global Awards

Mr Joel Chacha, the general manager and chief strategist at Tell-Em, has been announced as a judge for the annual PRWeek Global Awards....

KTB chairperson Joanne Mwangi-Yelbert, acting CEO John Chrichir and former CEO Dr Betty Radier
FEATURED STORY

Kenya Eyes A Larger Piece Of The Indian Market

Kenya is set to sign business deals in the Indian market as Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) leads travel trade members to this year’s...

World Council of Credit Unions
BUSINESS

WOCCU Lists Regulatory Issues Hurting Credit Unions

The World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) says credit unions and financial cooperatives worldwide still face challenges in reaching out to unserved markets...

NSE
STOCKS

NSE Equities Market Turnover Falls 92.65% to Sh191.3 Million

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) posted a decrease of 92.65% to KSh 191.33 million from KSh2.06 billion recorded this Thursday.

President William Ruto with new KPA board member Caroline Njoki Maina
FEATURED STORY

26-year-old UDA ‘Loyalist’ Caroline Njoki Appointed To KPA Board

Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has appointed 26-year-old Caroline Njoki Maina as a member of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) board. Njoki, considered...

US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman and UK High Commissioner Jane Marriott were among those present at the groundbreaking ceremony on January 19, 2023. [Photo/ @USAmbKenya]
BUSINESSECONOMYTECHNOLOGY

US, UK Pour Billions Into Nairobi Data Centre

ADC’s expansion at the new site is expected to be completed in the first half of 2024 and will deliver five times more...