FEATURED STORY
This section offers a critical and insightful take on various issues in the news – economy, business, markets and politics.
It’s all bliss for Kenya’s wedding industry
The preference for "white" weddings by many Kenyan couples, as opposed to indigenous ones, has seen the country's wedding industry grow into a multi-billion-...
One police officer killed and nine injured in twin explosions in northern Kenya
GARISSA, Dec. 11 – At least one police officer was killed and nine military officers seriously injured today in twin landmine explosions in Wajir...
Kenya maps seven oil blocks for deep sea exploration
NAIROBI, Dec. 10 - Kenya is mapping seven deep sea oil blocks as it steps up the hunt for the black gold, an energy...
SALES SHRINK AS KENYANS SHUN LUXURY SPENDING
NAIROBI, Dec. 10 - Business people selling non-essential commodities are recording low sales or even losses as Kenyans tighten their purses in response to...
Get ready for economic shocks, World Bank warns Kenyans as election season nears
NAIROBI, Thur Dec. 08 - World Bank has called on the Kenyan Government to prepare the economy to handle multiple challenges expected in 2012....
Nakumatt enters Tanzania market with Moshi branch
MOSHI, Friday Dec. 09 - Regional retailer, Nakumatt Holdings, will tomorro morning officially open the doors to its latest outlet in the East Africa...
It will be about integrity, says Balala on leadership
For the County Government to transform Kenya’s economy, the quality of leaders elected to head the new governance structure will play a major role....
Shilling makes strong gains against the dollar
The much anticipated appreciation of the shilling might not lead to a drop in prices despite a decline in oil and steel on the...