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This section offers a critical and insightful take on various issues in the news – economy, business, markets and politics.
Huawei hailed for offering training opportunities to Kenyans
In addition to their training, the students will have an extensive city tour having visiting the Great Wall of China, among other places
Karatina University to be converted into a varsity city
Move follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat that will right ecosystems built to boost urban development in the neighbourhood
Manufacturers scratch their heads over low spending power
53% of Kenyan manufacturers surveyed believe that Kenya’s economy has declined since the 2nd quarter of the year with a further 25% stating that the economy was stagnant
Telkom revs ups competition with free calls offer
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Subscribers to the "Freedom Bundle" will also be able to make calls to other networks at Ksh 2 per minute and they are available in daily, weekly and monthly options
Kenyan arrested in US over Sh80 million fraud
Muthini Nzuki is accused of diverting over Ksh 80 million from a University of Connecticut account that were intended to go to Dell computers
Kenya to host global conference on education
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This is the second time Kenya would be hosting such a meeting with the last conference that brought scholars from all over the world being the one held at Kenyatta University in 2016
Nakumatt closes two outlets in Western
The two branches were opened in 2015 at a cost of Ksh 200 million as part of the firm’s strategy to enhance its presence in county headquarters across the country
Kansai Plascon to train 10,000 painters annually
Venture aims at checking the infiltration of unprofessionals who offer poor workmanship coupled with counterfeit paint products in the construction industry