Topic: Kisumu
Absa Bank Kenya connects over 200 SMEs with industry leaders in Kisumu
Nov 10, 2024 at 07:27 PM
Absa Bank Kenya on Friday continued to conduct its ambitious endeavors to enable Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Kenya to efficiently rake in more profits and scale....
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...
Govt appeals for collection of 180,000 unclaimed IDs as national backlog grows
Oct 09, 2024 at 10:22 AM
In a pressing update from the Ministry of Public Service and Human Capital Development, over 180,000 National Identity Cards are currently unclaimed at Huduma Centres nationwide....
Skyrocketing water tariffs hit Kenyan towns as nationwide shortage escalates
Sep 25, 2024 at 12:25 AM
A looming water crisis has been exacerbated by the recent announcement of increased water tariffs across Kenya....
Free park access for Kenyans on Saturday as nation marks UN world tourism week
Sep 24, 2024 at 09:40 AM
Kenyans will enjoy free entry to the country's game reserves and parks on Saturday as part of the United Nations World Tourism Week celebrations....
MPs question Sh1.6 billion fish stock assessment expenditure in Indian Ocean
Sep 11, 2024 at 05:43 PM
In a recent parliamentary session, lawmakers expressed their discontent after the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs disclosed it had expended Sh1.6 billion on a...
Zipline pioneers groundbreaking drone-delivered healthcare in Kisumu County
Sep 02, 2024 at 04:10 PM
Zipline has achieved a significant milestone by completing its inaugural drone delivery to the newly opened St. Joseph's Nyabondo Mission Hospital, an initiative set to revolutioni...
Schools to be held liable for crashes by bus carrying unauthorized passengers
Aug 31, 2024 at 04:11 PM
A recent High Court judgment has significant implications for schools across Kenya that hire out their buses for public use....
Kenyans urged to claim over 400,000 uncollected national ID cards
Aug 28, 2024 at 10:08 AM
Kenyans across the country are being urged to collect their outstanding National Identity cards, as over 400,000 cards remain unclaimed at various registration offices and Huduma C...
Business optimism as Eldoret elevated to Kenya's fifth city in elaborate ceremony
Aug 15, 2024 at 09:14 PM
Eldoret has officially been elevated to city status, a significant milestone for the town as it joins the ranks of Kenya’s major urban centres....
Troubled Home Afrika to sell key assets to settle Sh79 million restructured loan
Jul 02, 2024 at 08:24 PM
Home Afrika, a Kenyan real estate developer facing financial challenges, is selling off properties to settle a restructured loan with I&M Bank....
How businesses in Nairobi CBD, other towns were paralyzed for yet another day
Jun 28, 2024 at 11:21 AM
Discontent over Kenya's Finance Bill 2024 that morphed into anti-government/William Ruto campaigns boiled over into widespread protests on Thursday, crippling business activity in ...
Kisumu welcomes Jubilee Life Insurance's 2024 Live Free Art Competition
Jun 21, 2024 at 10:33 PM
Kisumu County played host to the launch of the 2024 Live Free Art Competition, an annual event organised by Jubilee Life Insurance....
Watu Credit spurs boda boda sector with nationwide donation of office equipment
Jun 10, 2024 at 11:54 AM
For improved operational efficiency of the boda boda sector in Kenya, Watu has initiated a nationwide donation of essential office equipment to boda boda county offices....
Nairobi soars in Global Startup rankings, despite local funding challenges
Jun 07, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, Nairobi has cemented its position as a rising star in the African startup scene, advancing 24 positions to achieve the 113th spot globally, a notable...
KQ flight grounded at Kisumu Airport runway after bird strike encounter
May 31, 2024 at 12:58 AM
A Kenya Airways flight, KQ 670, was involved in a bird strike incident while landing at Kisumu International Airport on Thursday evening....
Obunga FC and Plateau Queens triumph in Safaricom Chapa Dimba Season 4
Apr 15, 2024 at 10:22 AM
In a riveting showcase of youth talent, Kisumu’s Obunga FC and Plateau Queens, also known as Nyakach Girls, emerged as the champions of the Safaricom Chapa Dimba season four nati...
NTSA, EPRA reveal cause of tragic crash involving a fuel tanker and Tahmeed bus
Mar 02, 2024 at 12:03 AM
In a joint statement issued by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), authorities have addressed the devastating...
Govt sets aside Sh1.5 billion to boost fisheries sector and regional commerce
Feb 28, 2024 at 03:07 PM
Amid a wave of economic revitalization efforts, the government has earmarked a substantial sum of Sh1.5 billion in the current fiscal year to kick-start the development of 11 fish ...
Kisumu City gears up for enhanced security with 2,500 CCTV cameras
Feb 26, 2024 at 12:06 PM
Residents of Kisumu City can expect to see a significant increase in surveillance as the city embarks on an ambitious project to install 2,500 CCTV cameras....