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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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The milk shortage in Kenya has lasted for several weeks. [Photo/ CIAT)
BUSINESSECONOMY

Milk Shortage Hits Supermarket Shelves in Kenya

The milk shortage has lasted for several weeks. The situation has driven up prices of the commodity across the country.

NMG
BUSINESSMARKETS

NMG Profits Surge to Ksh493M in 2021

The company continues to bank on its revamped digital plan to drive growth. Growing online reader revenue, in particular, is seen as key...

The product development centre is Google's first in Africa. [Photo/ Techweez]
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

Google Announces Vacancies in Kenya for New Centre

The situation has triggered increased competition for tech talent in the country. Many startups which cannot match the salaries and perks offered by...

BAT had identified Kenya to host a shiny new Ksh2.5 billion plant for the production of non-combustible nicotine pouches. [Photo/ NMG]
FEATURED ARTICLE

The Return of LYFT Nicotine Pouches? BAT Lobbies GoK

As cigarette use dwindles globally, big tobacco is banking on new products such as nicotine pouches, e-cigarettes and vapes.

KQ board chair Michael Joseph at a past briefing.
FEATURED ARTICLE

How Michael Joseph’s KQ Fees Doubled in 2021 to Ksh18M

CEO Allan Kivuka also saw his earnings increase to Ksh54 million in 2021 up from Ksh41.5 million in 2020.

GB Auto was founded by Raouf Ghabbour (pictured) in 1985. [Photo/ Enigma Mag]
FEATURED ARTICLE

Meet the Egyptian Billionaire Eyeing Kenya’s Car Market

It wants to assemble and distribute passenger vehicles in Kenya. A board meeting approved the plans to enter a joint venture to facilitate...

Standard Chartered will continue to offer retail banking services in 10 African markets. [Photo/ RAG]
FEATURED ARTICLE

In Africa Exit Plan, StanChart Keeps Kenya

Parallels have been drawn between the move and Barclays' decision to sell a majority stake in its operations on continent in 2016.

Michael Joseph's global profile is immense thanks to his time as Founder CEO of Safaricom - the region's most profitable company. [Photo/ Tech-ish]
FEATURED ARTICLE

Defying His Wife, Michael Joseph Vows to Fix KQ

Joseph also defended the bailout packages KQ continues to receive, highlighting the firm's unique position.