African economies have been urged to include food security, climate change mitigation and adaption framework in the economic agenda. This was said during the African Economies Research Conference (AERC) 57th Biannual Research Workshop. Speaking at the event, Cabinet Secretary of the National Treasury and Economics Planning in Kenya, Prof. Njuguna […]
The Director General of the Kenya Urban Roads Authority Silas Kinoti has reiterated his commitment to continue upgrading and modernising road networks in the country in a bid to facilitate movement of people and goods and improve public safety. Kinoti who is credited with overseeing the expansion of Nairobi’s Ngong […]
Nairobi Mcas have called upon Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja to demolish the whole of Gikomba market and construct afresh modern market and kiosks as one way of getting a permanent solution to the rampant fire infernos that have been witnessed over years. Speaking to the media ,Korogocho Mca Absalom Odhiambo […]
In 2017, John Mwangi had a medical emergency, his brother had been admitted to hospital. Broke and desperate, a friend referred him to Platinum Credit, a micro-finance that offers instant loan with motor vehicles acting as security, now a simple loan of Sh 16,000 has morphed up into Sh 250,000 […]
Nairobi Mcas have warned Govenor Johnson Sakaja’s administration that they will not sit back and watch helpless Nairobi residents being grabbed off their plots . Led by Planning Committee chairman Alvin Palapala, the ward reps said with the recent demolition of ahouse in Westlands will be the last case of […]
Kenya’s general elections are one of the critical events that impact businesses and the economy of the nation. All stakeholders, pivotal to the industry, in one way or another are affected by the activity. In this case, 2022 was expected to be the first time that the Kenyan economy overcame […]
National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has launched its flagship education enablement program Elimu Konnect committing KShs. 2B towards the support of the education ecosystems within both Primary and Secondary schools. In a ceremony held at the Hilton Hotel, the bank also announced financing partnership with Kenya Private Schools Association (KPSA) […]
M-TIBA has announced its partnership with BYON8 to provide access to telehealth services by offering medical packages to members through the M-TIBA platform.M-TIBA provides a platform where members can access patient care digitally from specialists on the BYON8 platform. The deal was inked by the Managing director of M-TIBA, Mr. […]
Troubles sorrounding Harambee Sacco appear to be far from over after it emerged that more members were planning to leave. The revelations come just a few days after more than 17000 left the sacco for various reasons. Members who spoke on condition of anonymity said they were leaving because of […]
IFPI, representing the recording industry worldwide, today released Engaging with Music 2022, a global report on how people around the world enjoy and engage with music. Based on the responses of more than 44,000 people across 22 countries, including Nigeria and South Africa, the report is the largest music study […]