Stories By Swala Nyeti Reporter
Vodacom partners with tech giants to empower africa’s youth with digital skills
Nov 21, 2024 at 11:08 AM
Vodacom Group, in collaboration with major technology partners, has unveiled an ambitious initiative to bridge Africa's digital skills gap by equipping one million young people wit...
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ICANN's new program to enable Kenyan businesses, others boost online presence
Nov 21, 2024 at 12:25 AM
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has launched the Applicant Support Program (ASP) for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round, p...
Equity Group goes full-throttle with plan to offer full insurance in Kenya - VIDEO
Nov 20, 2024 at 10:16 PM
In an effort to diversify its fast-expanding revenue streams across the East African region, Equity Group ventured into the insurance business after receiving its license in early ...
Stanchart posts 64 per cent rise in pre-tax profit to Sh22.5 billion in Q3 2024
Nov 20, 2024 at 02:52 PM
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has delivered a solid performance for the third quarter of 2024, with profit before tax rising by 64 per cent to 22.5 billion driven by strong revenue...
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Lifeline for expectant mothers as SHA unveils new maternal health policy
Nov 20, 2024 at 09:59 AM
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has rolled out a transformative policy to guarantee expectant mothers access to essential maternal health services, irrespective of their contribu...
NTSA sounds alarm on dangerous road habits costing Kenya Sh310 billion yearly
Nov 19, 2024 at 11:40 AM
Kenya’s roads are a lifeline for its economy but are turning into deadly battlegrounds that claim 3,000 lives annually and drain Sh310 billion—5 per cent of the national GDP—...
Counties face Christmas cash crunch as governors issue grim warning
Nov 18, 2024 at 06:10 PM
County governments are on the brink of collapse as a severe cash crunch threatens to disrupt services and leave employees unpaid during the festive season....
NCBA fuels Homa Bay’s economic rise with game-changing branch launch
Nov 15, 2024 at 01:47 PM
Homa Bay County’s economic landscape has received a significant boost with the opening of NCBA’s new branch, designed to bring vital banking services closer to the local commun...
William Ruto nominates leaders for key state commissions and agencies
Nov 13, 2024 at 09:33 AM
President William Ruto has unveiled a series of nominations to fill critical roles within Kenya’s constitutional commissions and state agencies, a strategic move aimed at reinfor...
Changamka Festival ends, showcasing Kenyan manufacturing brilliance
Nov 11, 2024 at 02:26 PM
The 7th Edition of the Changamka Kenya Shopping Festival wrapped up on Saturday at Nairobi's Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), leaving an undeniable mark on Kenya’...
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Plans now at advanced stage to unite all golf bodies under one umbrella in Kenya
Nov 10, 2024 at 08:55 PM
Plans are currently at an advanced stage to bring together bodies overseeing amateur, ladies, professionals and juniors golf in Kenya in an effort to better develop the game....
Infinix unveils collabo with Khaligraph Jones and Ssaru for Hot 50 Pro+ Series
Nov 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Infinix Kenya has unveiled the country’s leading rappers, Khaligraph Jones and Ssaru as the faces of their latest Hot 50 Pro+ series smartphones featuring a themed musical experi...
NCBA projects Kenya’s GDP growth will remain steady at 4.8 per cent in 2025
Nov 08, 2024 at 07:15 PM
In a clear show of optimism, NCBA Group has forecasted Kenya’s GDP growth to remain steady at 4.8 per cent through 2024 and 2025, driven by stabilising economic conditions and fa...
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How South Africa is playing a key role in AstraZeneca global clinical trial triumphs
Nov 08, 2024 at 02:34 AM
It has now emerged that South Africa is playing a greater role in AstraZeneca’s global clinical trials and in the process furthering medical research and dispensing innovative tr...
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Safaricom half year profit dips to Sh28 billion due to currency hit in Ethiopia
Nov 07, 2024 at 01:15 PM
Safaricom has reported a 17.7 per cent drop in profit to Sh28.1 billion for the half year ending September 30, 2024 due to the effects of Ethiopia’s Birr currency depreciation....
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Bolt commits Sh14 billion to boost ride safety features over the next three years
Nov 07, 2024 at 01:13 PM
Bolt has unveiled a comprehensive Sh14 billion investment plan in an effort to reinforce its ride safety features over the next three years....
Changamka festival kicks off with Salim Mvurya’s call to support Kenya’s local industries
Nov 06, 2024 at 12:56 PM
At Nairobi's iconic Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), Kenya’s largest showcase of locally crafted goods, the Changamka Kenya Shopping Festival, kicked off today, d...
Kenya’s Sh648 billion SGR extension to Malaba slated to break ground in 2025
Nov 04, 2024 at 05:00 PM
Kenya is preparing to extend its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) network through a major 475-kilometre expansion from Naivasha to Malaba via Kisumu, with construction scheduled to kic...
Safaricom, Uber partner to grant users free app access for rides and deliveries
Nov 04, 2024 at 01:57 PM
Safaricom has zero-rated mobile data for Uber users in Kenya, enabling drivers, riders, and delivery partners to access the Uber and Uber Eats apps without data charges....
Taxpayers’ Day: Ruto celebrates Kenya's economic gains, compliance milestones
Nov 01, 2024 at 09:45 PM
Kenya’s economy is turning a corner with a steady drop in inflation and a strengthened currency, President William Ruto revealed in a significant address on Taxpayers’ Day at S...
