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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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Applicable pump prices for Super Petrol, Kerosene and Diesel all increased by Ksh9.90 per litre.
BUSINESSECONOMY

Petrol Hits Ksh144 Per Litre as Fuel Shortage Bites

Super Petrol, Diesel and Petrol will go for Ksh144.62, Ksh125.5 and Ksh113.44 respectively in Nairobi. The hike comes amid a massive fuel shortage...

It probably isn't the biggest headache for a company that made net profits of Ksh37.056 billion in the six months to September 2021, but shifting public sentiment will undoubtedly be a cause for concern at Waiyaki Way. [Photo/ NMG]
BUSINESSMARKETS

Why Safaricom’s Long-Time Customers Are Disillusioned

Beyond the contradicting memos and announcements that characterized the process forcing CA and Chiloba to walk balk their initial declarations and offer clarification,...

President Uhuru Kenyatta (centre) in DR Congo when he presided over the official inauguration of the rebranded Equity BCDC office block in Central Kinshasa in April 2021. [Photo/ PSCU]
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Meet the Kenyan Companies Trooping to DRC in New Wave

At a trade dinner this week hosted by Equity Bank and attended by DRC President Felix Tshisekedi, CEO James Mwangi announced that 26...

FEATURED ARTICLE

Omanyala: Young Legend Sets New Goals

Speaking to reporters in South Africa, where he is competing in the ASA Athletics Grand Prix Series, Omanyala highlighted his goals for the...

The construction sector in Kenya is feeling the pinch of shortages and price hikes. [Photo/ RDC]
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‘Mjengo’ Gets Expensive as Price Hikes, Shortages Hit Construction Sites

The situation has left players grappling for solutions as activity slows down on many sites. Some contractors have reported being unable to undertake...

90% of the policyholders were clients of their medical insurance business. [Photo/ TheInformer]
FEATURED ARTICLE

Resolution: What’s Next for Stranded Customers

“Resolution Insurance owed creditors, had incurred claims worth Sh2.5 billion, and had collected premiums worth Sh4.1 billion as of December 31, 2020. The...

Betting
BUSINESSECONOMY

KRA Eyes Betting Billions With 20% Stake Tax

If Members of Parliament approve it, the excise duty excise duty on cash wagered on betting, gaming, prize competition and buying a lottery...

Oppo is a Chinese smartphone manufacturer. It has a significant presence in the Kenyan market and offers a range of popular devices. [Photo/ Oppo Fans Eldoret]
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OppoGate: New Punishments for Employees Fuel Debate

Controversial new employment policies announced for Oppo staff in Kenya are fueling a larger conversation on the practices of various firms based in...