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    Former Controller of Budget Agnes Odhiambo. Public Service Commission chairman Stephen Kirogo says the selection and recruitment team has one of the most enormous task to give Kenyans a competent officer who would ensure that funds were used prudently. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    87 Candidates Eye to Become Next Controller of Budget

    September 16, 2019September 16, 2019
    Jumia Managing Director Sam Chappatte with Ramtons Director Ronak Popat at the Jumia Mall launch. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Jumia Launches First Kenyan Online Shopping Mall

    September 13, 2019September 13, 2019
    From left: Transport Principal Secretary Esther Koimett, UNCTAD Secretary General Dr Mukhisa Kituyi and Standard Chartered CEO Africa & Middle East at the Africa Summit held in Nairobi. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    StanChart roots for sustainable finance

    September 13, 2019September 13, 2019
    Entrepreneurs who showed up for the first masterclass by Jumia pose for a photo with the Jumia team. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Jumia Invests in Free Masterclass Lessons for Young Entrepreneurs

    September 13, 2019September 16, 2019

    Vodacom, Smartlab Seduce Youth Startups With Sh15 Million Accelerator

    September 12, 2019September 12, 2019
    McDonald Mariga has had his candidacy for the vacant Kibra constituency seat invalidated after his name was not found in the IEBC register. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    IEBC Deals Heavy Blow to Mariga’s Kibra MP Hopes

    September 10, 2019September 10, 2019
    Children at Child Welfare Society of Kenya Mombasa home. Though NTV did not run the piece, the news anchors explained to viewers why it could not run the story, which in the eyes of the Society amounted to contempt. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Child Agency Wants NTV Editor, Anchors Jailed For Contempt

    September 10, 2019September 10, 2019
    Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's yacht which is being sold for Ksh34 billion. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    What Sh34 Billion Can Buy You From Microsoft’s Dead Co-Founder

    September 10, 2019September 10, 2019
    Simon Gicharu REREC chairman

    Shake-up at Newly Created Energy Agency to Improve Service Delivery

    September 5, 2019September 5, 2019

    Nakumatt Postpones 2nd Creditors Meeting Due to Financial Audit Delays

    September 4, 2019September 4, 2019
    Top Google searches in Kenya for the month of August www.businesstoday.co.ke

    This is What Kenyans Googled Most in August

    September 3, 2019September 3, 2019
    A cook stove. Cooking gas may become expensive for Kenyans as suppliers are no longer allowed to exchange gas cylinders that are different from the brands they stock. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Cooking Gas Shortage Likely as Regulations Hit Suppliers

    September 3, 2019September 3, 2019
    Former Harambee Stars Player McDonald Mariga with his supporters after submitting his papers at the Jubilee Party Offices. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Who is McDonald Mariga and Will He Survive the Political Sharks?

    September 2, 2019September 3, 2019
    Dr Fred Matiangi crack down on betting companies www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Kenya Takes a Gamble in Armtwisting Betting Companies

    September 2, 2019September 2, 2019
    Successful women entrepreneurs in Kenya

    G7 Opens Sh20bn Lifeline for Women Entrepreneurs

    August 30, 2019August 30, 2019
    Dennis Itumbi has been insisting on social media platforms defending the letter as genuine. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Another Forged Letter Emerges, Fingers Point at Itumbi

    August 27, 2019August 27, 2019
    Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho answering questions from KNBS enumerator in the census exercise www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Census: 5pm Curfew Lifted as Counting Hours Extended in Urban Centres

    August 26, 2019
    HP CEO Dion Weisler (left) steps down due to family health matter. The board appointed Enrique Lores as the new HP CEO www.businesstoday.co.ke

    HP Appoints New CEO After Incumbent Steps Down

    August 23, 2019August 26, 2019
    Gor Mahia and Harambee Stars defender Joash Onyango receives his award at the SJAK KPL Awards dinner. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Joash Onyango’s Journey to Becoming Kenya’s MVP

    August 20, 2019August 20, 2019

    Decades Later, Osama Bin Laden’s Legacy of Pain Lives on in Kenyan Homes

    August 7, 2019August 7, 2019

    Kenya and UAE Sign Agreement to Enhance Security

    July 31, 2019

    Bob Collymore: Guyanese boy who was living his dream

    July 1, 2019July 2, 2019

    Abbas Gullet: How he built Red Cross from zero to multi-billion empire

    June 28, 2019June 28, 2019
    Fiat Chrysler Renault

    Why Renault, Fiat Chrysler are considering merger worth Kenya’s budget

    May 28, 2019May 28, 2019
    Ramadhan Christmas Kenya

    Ramadhan: Fasting month will coincide with Christmas in the 2030s

    May 11, 2019May 10, 2019

    Word of the Day: Peppercorn value

    April 26, 2019April 26, 2019

    Liquidity

    February 25, 2019February 25, 2019

    Insider trading

    February 18, 2019February 18, 2019
  • MONEY & MARKETS
    • Stock market
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    A mushrooms farm. John Kuru, a former army officer, transformed his garage into a mushroom farm and says the amount of money he makes from the small space is incomparable with what he used to make from his 12-acre farm. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Farmers Earn Good Money From Leap of Faith in Mushrooms

    September 13, 2019September 16, 2019
    NSE

    Investors Shy Away as NSE Turnover Sheds Massive Sh644 Million

    September 13, 2019September 12, 2019
    Real estate industry in Kenya www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Dirty Money Hits an Increasingly Tense Property Market

    September 11, 2019September 11, 2019
    Money is hard to come by these days. But these 7 side hustles could help you beat hard economic times. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    7 Ways to Make More Money, Beat Hard Economic Times

    September 10, 2019September 10, 2019
    EABL bond www.businesstoday.co.ke

    EABL To Pay 5th Interest On Jaw-Dropping Sh6bn Bond

    September 9, 2019September 9, 2019
    NSE

    Flame Tree, Safaricom Stocks Plunge as NSE 20 Share Inches Up

    September 4, 2019September 3, 2019
    A section of Migaa houses by Home Afrika. Kenya’s prime housing sector is crumbling as the economy slows down creating fears of a recession. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    New mall owners counting losses as Kenya’s economy slows down

    September 4, 2019September 5, 2019
    Mobile loan App [Photo/Tala]

    5 Ways to Pay Off Mobile Loans Quickly

    September 1, 2019September 2, 2019
    An M-Pesa transaction in progress. Super profits that Safaricom makes come from a majority of Kenyans who are either living under the poverty line or those slightly above it. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Mobile Money’s Real Cost of Convenience Making You Broke

    August 31, 2019August 31, 2019
    African Union High Representative for Infrastructure Development in Africa Raila Odinga lays the foundation stone while launching the Green Zone Apartments project www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Shelter Afrique Feted for Promoting Affordable Housing

    August 20, 2019August 20, 2019
    NSE

    Investor Wealth Hits Sh2.32 Trillion Despite NSE Turnover Decline

    August 19, 2019August 19, 2019
    NSE www.businesstoday.co.ke

    How the NSE Performed Last Week

    August 19, 2019August 19, 2019
  • MOVERS & SHAKERS
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    Ian Ferrao, former Vodacom Tanzania CEO, takes over as Regional East Africa Director at Airtel Africa. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Airtel Africa Taps Former Executive From Safaricom Owners for Top Job

    September 4, 2019September 4, 2019
    New National Bank of Kenya (NBK) MD designate Paul Russo (in red tie) and Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) CEO Joshua Oigara. Both will be in charge as KCB concludes NBK takeover. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    NBK Managing Director Loses Job as KCB Appoints Insider

    September 3, 2019September 3, 2019

    Are You the One? CMA Invites Applicants for CEO Job

    September 3, 2019September 3, 2019

    Shakeup at Equity Bank as IFC veteran named Chief Operating Officer

    September 2, 2019September 2, 2019
    These 9 tips will make your business communication more effective. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Nine Communication Tips Every Business Needs

    August 21, 2019August 21, 2019
    A fruit market which is popular with entrepreneurs. Statistics indicate that most businesses collapse within the first year after they begin, drawing a gloom reality for those interested in entrepreneurship. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Are these 7 reasons why your business may fail?

    August 14, 2019August 15, 2019
    Francis Wangusi Communication Authority Director General www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Suit by Unlikely Backer Gives Francis Wangusi Extra Time at CA

    August 14, 2019August 14, 2019
    A personalised work station. You do not need a degree to work with for Apple, IBM and Google today and you can turn that ‘useless degree’ into a job creation tool. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    You Can Turn that ‘Useless Degree’ into a Job Creation Tool

    August 5, 2019August 6, 2019
    Remuneration policies should provide guidelines for the development of reward schemes that foster internal equity and external competitiveness

    Developing Salary Scheme for Employees Eliminates Pay Inequity

    August 5, 2019August 5, 2019

    Often Ignored Actions that Can Provide a Job for Every Graduate

    July 29, 2019July 29, 2019

    Exhibition open for Kenyan artists to showcase their work

    July 26, 2019

    Tech firm named after founders’ mums wins prestigious award

    July 10, 2019
    Simon Ng'ang'a

    Filmmaker’s passion was fueled by ‘stealing’ father’s camera phone

    June 17, 2019June 17, 2019

    Brand promise is reflected in people and machines

    February 28, 2019February 28, 2019

    Effective ways to get story tellers to talk straight

    February 22, 2019February 22, 2019

    Why it’s always lonely at the top and what you can do about it

    May 25, 2018May 25, 2018
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    Satelite TV is slowly getting cheaper after entry of competition into the market. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Why Pay TV is Getting Cheaper in Kenya

    September 6, 2019September 6, 2019
    At the moment, insurance firms are yet to go mobile, with only few companies having mobile driven products but still mainly sourced through agents, brokers, or directly by insurance companies www.businesstoday.co.ke

    It is High Time Insurance Firms Embraced Technology

    September 4, 2019September 4, 2019
    Youth involved in tomato farming. Youth inclusion, engagement, and most importantly, retention in the agriculture sector are hot topics www.businesstoday.co.ke

    How to Engage, Retain Youth in Agriculture

    August 30, 2019August 30, 2019
    Coal energy in Kenya www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Coal Power Plants a Bad Idea for Kenya

    August 7, 2019August 9, 2019

    Time Raila stopped being a political enigma

    December 11, 2017December 11, 2017

    Slowly but surely, Kenyan media has lost its soul

    November 1, 2017November 1, 2017

    Secession debate should not divide Kenyans

    August 23, 2017August 23, 2017
  • LIFE
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    A man smoking cigarette www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Quitting Smoking Improves Relationships, Survey Shows

    September 16, 2019September 16, 2019
    Extra large women. Nutritionist warns parents against inculcating the habit of comfort eating, which makes them to treat food not only as a means to satisfy hunger but also as a venue of entertainment, enjoyment or recreational activity with friends. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Kenya’s Obesity Crisis a Ticking Time Bomb

    September 16, 2019September 13, 2019
    Wangui, a patient cancer trying on wig www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Scientists Make Breakthrough to Prevent Hair-Loss During Cancer Treatment

    September 14, 2019September 15, 2019
    Singer Rihanna during the performance that made fans believe she is expecting a baby. www.businesstoday.com

    Boychild Shedding Tears Amid Rihanna Pregnancy Rumours

    September 13, 2019September 13, 2019
    Mothers and children during the malaria vaccine launch. The ongoing pilots will provide the key information and data to inform a WHO policy on the broader use of the vaccine in sub-Saharan Africa. [Photo/WHO]

    Kenya Becomes Third Country to Pilot Malaria Vaccine

    September 13, 2019September 13, 2019
    Young people enjoying a game of FIFA. FIFA 20 Demo is already out. www.businesstoday.com

    FIFA 20 Top 100 Player Ratings: Messi Knocks Ronaldo Off the Top

    September 12, 2019September 11, 2019

    Facebook Targets Lonely Hearts with Dating Service

    September 6, 2019September 6, 2019
    StarTimes On app download www.businesstoday.co.ke

    StarTimes Online App Showcases Pay-TV’s Premium Content

    September 2, 2019September 2, 2019
    TV shows to watch on Kenyan TVs - Most watched TV stations in Kenya www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Top 5 Blazing Content on TV in Coming Months

    August 23, 2019August 23, 2019
    Judging on the increase that was recorded during the 2009 census, there is a probability that the number of people living with disabilities may have increased. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Why People with Disabilities will increase with 2019 Census

    August 15, 2019August 16, 2019
    Natural hair is quite difficult  to maintain and requires time, dedication and a lot of expensive products for use. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    7 Ways to Maintain Natural Hair

    August 14, 2019

    Inspired by a ‘mean mum’, lady rises to the top of tech business

    July 19, 2019July 22, 2019

    The menace of making a reverse call back in the day

    June 19, 2019June 19, 2019

    20 New Life and Business Lessons From Chris Kirubi

    May 25, 2019August 10, 2019

    10 types of handshakes and what they mean

    March 7, 2019

    February and its 28 days: The story behind shortest month of the year

    February 28, 2019March 7, 2019

    Common legal challenges startups face and how to manage them

    August 30, 2018August 31, 2018

    You could be broke even with high income

    August 27, 2018August 30, 2018
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    MEDIA

    StarTimes Takes Satellite TV to Farms in African Villages

    September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 0 Shares
    Although digitalization is one of the main facilitating efforts for knowledge sharing, it is currently limited due to lack of infrastructure.

    Standard Fires Journalist Who Allegedly Took Sh1,500 Bribe

    September 6, 2019September 6, 2019 0 Shares
    However, Awandu reads malice in the whole affair, claiming he had left the Standard by the time Njoki contacted him

    Debut: Kamene Goro, Andrew Kibe Free to Host Kiss Breakfast Show

    September 4, 2019September 5, 2019 0 Shares
    Kamene has been sending teasers since Tuesday, asking her fans whether they were ready for her much awaited debut

    Swaleh Mdoe’s New Book Offers Life Lessons for Upcoming TV Anchors

    September 4, 2019September 4, 2019 0 Shares
    It gives out the kind of practical advice that an aspiring journalist cannot get from any journalism school; only from someone who has been on the field numerous times

    Frank Wallah, the New ‘Jicho Pevu’ in Town, Joins KTN

    September 2, 2019September 2, 2019 0 Shares
    Frank Wallah joins KTN www.businesstoday.co.ke
     It is understood that Wallah will be coming on board with a new investigative program, Jasusi Sugu, which will replace Jicho Pevu.

    Amid Shifting Media Trends, NMG Records Double-Digit Fall in Profit

    by Luke MulundaMEDIASeptember 2, 2019September 2, 2019

    Despite the dip in Nation Media profit, the Board of Directors declared an interim dividend of Kshs.1.50 per share for the half-year.

    Mutuma Mathiu NMG Editorial Director www.businesstoday.co.ke

    NMG Promotions Appease Young Editors Angling for Greener Pastures

    by BT ReporterMEDIAAugust 31, 2019August 31, 2019

    Nation Media Group management has over the past decade watched helplessly the massive haemorrhage of top talent.

    World Television Day. Several Kenyan presenters have played major roles in covering events on global channels www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Five Kenyan Journalists Who’ve Made a Mark on International TV

    by ERIC ORENGEMEDIAAugust 29, 2019August 30, 2019

    Local presenters have over the years achieved enormous success working for global media giants

    Standard e-paper subscription www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Standard Chasing Money Online With e-Paper Upgrade Proving Digital Media is King

    by BT CorrespondentMEDIATECHNOLOGYAugust 29, 2019August 29, 2019

    The move by the Mombasa Road-based media house promises to heighten competition in the digital space.

    Chipukeezy quits Ebru TV www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Leading Comedian, Ebru TV Fall Out Over Census Millions

    by BT ReporterMEDIAAugust 27, 2019

    Chipukeezy had claimed Kartelo was kicked out because of his ‘ghetto character’, but communication between the two parties shows a fallout over the census campaign.

    Pastor Ng'ang'a has apologised to the Citizen TV journalist over death threats he made to Kaikai in March 2019. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Pastor Ng’ang’a Swallows Humble Pie, Apologises to Kaikai for Death Threats

    by Kevin NamunwaMEDIANEWSAugust 26, 2019August 26, 2019

    Controversial Preacher Pastor James Ng’ang’a has apologised to Citizen TV’s…

    Winners during the Somali Glamour Awards 2018. This year's event will see 150 nominees battle it out in 30 categories. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Journalists to Face Off at Somali Glamour Awards

    by Mike NjorogeMEDIAAugust 26, 2019August 26, 2019

    Somali musicians, YouTubers and various other content creators to battle it out at the Somali Glamour Awards 2019

    Standard Unveils Two New Radio Stations in a Crowded Market

    by BT ReporterMEDIAAugust 20, 2019August 20, 2019

    The latest move marks another step in the media house’s expansion spree as it seeks to eat into the market share enjoyed by its rivals, the Nation Media Group and Royal Media Services.\

    From L-R Jeridah Andayi, Inspekta Mwala and Melody Sinzore had a heated argument on air during monday's show. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Drama at Radio Citizen as Inspekta Mwala Tries to Kiss Melody Sinzore On Air

    by Kevin NamunwaMEDIAAugust 19, 2019August 19, 2019

    The disagreement between Dennis Mwambili alias Inspekta Mwala and Melody Sinzore took a different turn when the former tried to forcefully kiss the latter

    NTV Swahili anchor Doreen Gatwiri could earn Sh3 million from an assault case against Mwingi Central MP Gideon Mulyungi www.businesstoday.co.ke

    NTV Presenter To Earn Sh3 Million From MP in Assault Case

    by BT ReporterMEDIAAugust 16, 2019

    NTV Jioni’s Doreen Gatwiri in out of court settlement with Mwingi Central MP

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