Stories By Maria Silantoi
I&M posts 24 per cent profit increase to Sh14.1 billion, announces Sh1.30 dividend
Nov 20, 2024 at 01:31 PM
I&M Group has posted a remarkable performance for the third quarter of 2024, showing a 24 per cent increase in Profit Before Tax (PBT) to Sh14.1 billion, up from Sh11.4 billion in ...
Equity Bank responds to CBK rate slash with significant loan interest reduction
Nov 19, 2024 at 02:38 PM
In a bid to provide financial relief to its customers, Equity Bank has announced a significant reduction in interest rates on all Kenya Shilling-denominated credit facilities, effe...
Safaricom launches 'wai ndai' gaming challenge with cash prizes, Suzuki Altos
Nov 18, 2024 at 05:37 PM
Safaricom has unveiled an exciting 90-day online gaming challenge, the 'Wai Ndai' Challenge, which kicked off on Saturday and will run through to February 15, 2025....
Kakuzi secures 5 nominations in Kenya Avocado Industry Excellence Awards
Nov 18, 2024 at 02:40 PM
Kakuzi PLC has earned remarkable recognition in the Kenyan avocado sector, securing five nominations in the highly anticipated 2024 Kenya Avocado Industry Excellence Awards....
Sh7 million lifeline for Mathare and Embakasi communities devastated by floods
Nov 16, 2024 at 09:13 PM
Standard Chartered Bank, in collaboration with Catholic Relief Services (CRS), extended a lifeline of Sh7 million to the flood-stricken communities of Mathare and Embakasi on Frida...
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African Originals dominates the Kenya Beverage Excellence Awards 2024
Nov 15, 2024 at 04:28 PM
African Originals, a brand synonymous with innovation and craftsmanship in Kenya’s beverage industry, emerged as a dominant force at the 2024 Kenya Beverage Excellence Awards, he...
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Kenya to receive up to Sh660 million for enhanced weather services through UK partnership
Nov 15, 2024 at 01:19 PM
Kenya is set to benefit from a significant new funding boost aimed at strengthening weather and climate information services....
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Multichoice, US Embassy, State Department partner to boost kenyan film sound quality with masterclass
Nov 14, 2024 at 05:39 PM
In a landmark move aimed at transforming the soundscape of Kenyan film and television, the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), alongside the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Embass...
TikTok deletes 360,000 kenyan videos in a crackdown on harmful content
Nov 14, 2024 at 11:37 AM
TikTok removed more than 360,000 videos from Kenya in Q2 2024, representing 0.3 per cent of all uploads in the country, as part of its commitment to uphold content safety standards...
G4S Kenya to lay off 400 employees nationwide as revenue pressures mount
Nov 13, 2024 at 02:37 PM
G4S Kenya, a leading security solutions provider, has announced plans to lay off approximately 400 employees across various locations in the country....
OPPO renews partnership with LOOP for festive season discounts, cashback offers
Nov 12, 2024 at 08:13 PM
In an exciting move for the festive season, leading smartphone manufacturer OPPO has announced the renewal of its partnership with LOOP DFS, presenting customers with a host of exc...
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Watu Simu hits 1 millionth customer milestone in Kenya’s mobile finance market
Nov 12, 2024 at 10:28 AM
Watu Simu, a subsidiary of Pan-African asset finance provider Watu, has achieved a landmark success by selling over one million smartphones in Kenya—a significant stride in bridg...
Govt rolls out major JKIA reforms to elevate passenger experience
Nov 12, 2024 at 09:29 AM
In a bid to redefine air travel standards, the Government has unveiled an ambitious series of reforms aimed at enhancing the passenger experience at Jomo Kenyatta International Air...
80,000 cows set to be vaccinated as Kirinyaga County upscales livestock health measures
Nov 11, 2024 at 08:30 AM
Kirinyaga County has kicked off a sweeping livestock vaccination campaign to protect its cattle population from the devastating Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD)....
CA allays fears over IMEI registration order by KRA, data privacy concerns
Nov 08, 2024 at 12:31 PM
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has moved to allay fears over the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) recent directive requiring importers and assemblers to submit device ...
Kenyans brace for pricier diapers, sanitary products, fertilisers as new tax bill eyes essential goods
Nov 06, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Kenyans may soon feel a heavier hit on their wallets as the Treasury unveils a bill that could drive up costs on essential items like diapers, sanitary towels, tampons, and fertili...
Waiguru irrigation initiatives transform fortunes of farmers in Kirinyaga County
Nov 04, 2024 at 04:18 PM
In Kirinyaga County, a farming revolution is underway, thanks to innovative irrigation projects initiated by the County Government....
Blow to medical interns as court upholds stipend cuts amid fiscal limitation
Nov 01, 2024 at 01:41 PM
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kenya has affirmed the Salaries and Remuneration Commission’s (SRC) directive to cut the monthly stipend for medical interns from Sh200...
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Safaricom conference pushes for more investment to tame cybersecurity threats
Oct 31, 2024 at 07:15 AM
Amid a backdrop of rising cyber attacks in Africa, Safaricom gathered nearly 500 leaders and professionals for a two-day Cybersecurity Summit in Nairobi, urging organisations, gove...
Safaricom marks 24 years of impactful transformation, service and innovation
Oct 23, 2024 at 04:21 PM
Today, Safaricom stands tall as a beacon of connectivity and innovation, celebrating 24 remarkable years since its inception in the year 2000....
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