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    Solar Power M-Kopa www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Solar Lifts Economic Prospects for Rural Residents

    September 17, 2019September 17, 2019
    Kenya’s high unemployment rate presents a difficult labour market experience for job seekers. Kenya’s gig economy employs 14.9 million workers online and offline. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Kenya’s Unemployed Making Money in Short Term Contracts Online, Offline

    September 17, 2019September 17, 2019
    Chris Kirubi illnesss and cancer www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Chris Kirubi Wins Fight With Cancer, But Won’t Meet People Yet

    September 17, 2019September 17, 2019
    Clockwise: ODM leader Raila Odinga, former Harambee Stars midfielder McDonald Mariga, former assistant minister Joab Omino, Roads Chief Administrative Secretary Chris Obure and Athletics star Wesley Korir. Mariga will not be the first football star to have ventured into politics. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Mariga: Other Sports Stars Who Ventured Into Politics

    September 17, 2019September 17, 2019

    Harsh Penalties for Gas Retailers Without Brand Authorisation for Distribution

    September 17, 2019September 17, 2019
    Safaricom Digital Academy graduates receive certificates from former Chief Technical Officer, Thibaud Rerolle during the Safaricom Digital Academy graduation at Bomas of Kenya. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Safaricom Redeploys Staff Trained For Digital Careers

    September 17, 2019September 17, 2019
    A Kenya Airways jet. Dan Okwiri, who was the Cargo Capacity Revenue Manager, details how the west African route is the most affected since customers usually carry or sent items such as mobile phones and hard cash. www.businesstoday.co.ke

    Dirty Cargo Theft Secrets KQ Doesn’t Want You to Know

    September 17, 2019September 17, 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
    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
    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
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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
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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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    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

    by Kevin NamunwaBusinessOpinion/CommentSeptember 6, 2019September 6, 2019

    DSTV is likely to be the most affected. It has dominated the market for years and has been giving its subscribers value for the money.

    Real Time channel launches on DStv and GOtv

    by BT CorrespondentEntertainmentJuly 15, 2019

    Multichoice Africa in collaboration with Discovery Inc. has announced the…

    New season of Supa Strikas to premiere on DStv’s Cartoon Network

    by BUSINESS TODAYEntertainmentJune 13, 2019

    As of this month, Cartoon Network will turn up the…

    DStv, GOtv to air Afcon matches live

    by BT CorrespondentEntertainmentJune 10, 2019

    As Africa’s top footballers get together in Egypt this June…

    GOtv to air Champions League final

    by BT CorrespondentEntertainmentMay 29, 2019May 29, 2019

    This Saturday, 1 June, GOtv subscribers will be able to…

    MultiChoice adds more children’s series to Dstv and GOtv

    by BT CorrespondentEntertainmentMay 23, 2019May 23, 2019

    In an effort to reach more children, PBS Distribution has…

    Exclusive: StarTimes in negotiations to acquire AFCON rights

    by Samuel GitongaAnalysisMarch 29, 2019

    Pay TV broadcaster StarTimes is locked in negotiations to acquire…

    Controversial Leaving Neverland documentary to air this weekend on DStv

    by BT CorrespondentEntertainmentMarch 28, 2019

    The much-debated two-part documentary Leaving Neverland is a global hot…

    ‘Bleeding for the Throne’ Game of Thrones blood donation campaign kicks off

    by Brenda GamondeNEWSMarch 14, 2019

    Hundreds of Game of Thrones (GoT) fans in Nairobi on…

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    No crossroads as Multichoice Kenya opens branch at Junction Mall

    by BT ReporterAnalysisMarch 14, 2019

    MultiChoice Kenya has opened a seventh branch in Kenya that…

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