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MARTIN SIELE

Martin K.N Siele is the Content Lead at Business Today. He is also a Quartz contributor and a 2021 Baraza Media Lab-Fringe Graph Data Storytelling Fellow. Passionate about digital media, sports and entertainment, Siele also founded Loud.co.ke

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Sang' was cleared last week of all charges in a case regarding construction of the Kisumu Oil jetty, where it had been alleged that Ksh1.9 billion was lost.

BUSINESS ECONOMY

The Return of Joe Sang’ – Ousted MD’s Unlikely Comeback

When a graft case was brought against him and other senior managers in 2018, the prospect of Joe Sang' ever returning to Kenya...

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A cosmetics and beauty store in Nairobi. Kenya's beauty and personal care market is worth over Ksh100 billion. [Photo/ SimbaPOS]

BUSINESS ECONOMY

Beauty Tax: KRA Turns to Cosmetics for More Tax Revenues

Prices of cosmetics in Kenya are likely to increase if a new proposal raising excise stamp fees sails through. The National Treasury is...

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The telco is yet to name Ngumi's successor, only stating that a chair will be elected by the board in coming weeks.

BUSINESS ECONOMY FEATURED ARTICLE

John Ngumi is Exiting as Safaricom Chairman. Here’s What You Should Know

Safaricom has announced the exit of John Ngumi as its board chair, ending speculation on his future at the company. The government holds...

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SuperSport camera men at Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi for a past KPL clash before the broadcaster's exit from the league in 2017. [Photo/ NMG]

BUSINESS ECONOMY SPORTS

SuperSport’s Return to Kenyan Football – Sports CS Announces

Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba claims 'a deal has been struck' with SA-based media giant MultiChoice for the return of live broadcasts of...

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Wawira Njiru says her mission is to help improve school attendance rates and education outcomes, by making sure kids can enjoy healthy meals at school.

FEATURED ARTICLE

Wawira Njiru: The Woman Feeding 33,000 Children Everyday

31-year old Wawira Njiru is the founder of Food4Education, an organization responsible for serving 33,000 meals everyday to primary school-going children in Kenya....

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Rotich was unveiled as the jackpot winner at a colourful ceremony hosted by Betika at a city hotel on Friday, December 16th.

FEATURED ARTICLE

22-Year Old Wins Ksh200 Million Betika Jackpot

22-year old Eli Kipruto Rotich is Ksh200 million richer (before tax of course) after winning the Betika mega jackpot. Rotich correctly predicted the...

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