Business Barometer

3 months ago

How AstraZeneca is committed to cancer care: World Cancer Day 2025

A biopharmaceutical firm, AstraZeneca, in recognition of World Cancer Day 2025, has reaffirmed its commitment to advance early detection, innovative treatments, and holistic patient care. Themed “United by Unique”, this year’s Cancer Day will highlight the uniqueness of every individual’s…

BUSINESS·SPONSORED

3 months ago

Absa, International Trade Centre to give women entrepreneurs access to financing

In the framework of the SheTrades Commonwealth+ Programme, which is funded by United Kingdom (UK) International Development, the International Trade Centre is collaborating with Absa Bank Kenya, the host institution of the SheTrades Kenya Hub, to launch the Access to…

BUSINESS·SPONSORED

4 months ago

Capwell adds locally grown rice to its range of products

Capwell Industries Ltd (CIL) will add “Komboka” Rice, a new long-grain aromatic rice variant to its range of consumer products. The rice variety will immediately be available in retail stores and wholesale centers across the country for consumers. CIL Komboka…

How sustainable farming can enhance rice production

Kenya’s rice sector is facing the challenge of rising demand that by far outweighs production. Meeting this demand through increased production comes with possible risks to the environment that have to be addressed. As the country aims to boost production…

1 month ago

OPINION

Why Malawi’s Attorney General stands out

Malawi’s Attorney General, Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda, has been recognized as the African continent’s top-performing Attorney General (AG), underscoring not only his exceptional legal expertise but also steadfast commitment to justice. Nyirenda cut his teeth in law at the University Of…

1 month ago

Politics·SPONSORED

Climate change conference on Africa a good idea

Public and private sector climate change experts assembled in Kenya on Wednesday and Thursday to talk about solutions that will help close the climate finance gap in Africa while also assisting governments and businesses in making the switch to renewable…

1 month ago

Science

Unilever celebrates World Oral Health Day, improves oral care for school children

Consumer goods company, Unilever, marked World Oral Health Day 2025 with a remarkable milestone—improving oral health for 230,000 primary school children under the theme “A Happy Mouth is… A Happy Mind.” Over the past six months, Unilever, through its oral care brands Pepsodent and Close-Up, has…

1 month ago

Science

Ruto signs supplementary appropriation bill to propel reforms in education

President William Ruto has signed the Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2025 into law to support reforms in education, the rollout of Universal Health Coverage, security, and infrastructure. Sponsored by Uasin Gishu County Woman Representative Gladys Boss, who is also the Deputy…

1 month ago

BUSINESS·Politics

Google AI chatbot to get more personal

In its pursuit of turning its artificial intelligence chatbot into a personal assistant, Google (GOOGL) is tapping into what it does best — search. The tech firm said Thursday, March 13, that it is launching an experimental version of Gemini with personalization,…

2 months ago

TECH

Nairobi River regeneration and its Sh50bn implementation cost

President William Ruto on Monday, March 10, launched the Nairobi River regeneration and engineering works programme to be implemented at a cost of Sh50 billion. The project will create 40,000 jobs up from the current 22,000 working under the “Climate…

2 months ago

Politics

Changing mindsets for the deaf population

Each year, on March 3, the world observes World Hearing Day to raise awareness about preventing deafness and hearing loss, while advocating for ear and hearing care worldwide. This year, under the theme “Changing Mindsets: Empower Yourself to Make Ear…

2 months ago

OPINION

When Citigroup credited a customer’s account with $81trn

Citigroup accidentally credited $81 trillion to a customer’s account last year and took hours to reverse the transaction, according to The Financial Times. The bank was supposed to credit just $280. The error, which took place last April, was missed…

2 months ago

BUSINESS

Microsoft plans to replace Skype with Teams

Microsoft will in May this year shut down Skype, a two-decade-old online voice and video calling service that it acquired in 2011. The tech giant said in a post on X social platform that it will now focus on Teams,…

2 months ago

TECH

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Business Barometer

How AstraZeneca is committed to cancer care: World Cancer Day 2025

Absa, International Trade Centre to give women entrepreneurs access to financing

Capwell adds locally grown rice to its range of products

How sustainable farming can enhance rice production

Why Malawi’s Attorney General stands out

Climate change conference on Africa a good idea

Unilever celebrates World Oral Health Day, improves oral care for school children

Ruto signs supplementary appropriation bill to propel reforms in education

Google AI chatbot to get more personal

Nairobi River regeneration and its Sh50bn implementation cost

Changing mindsets for the deaf population

When Citigroup credited a customer’s account with $81trn

Microsoft plans to replace Skype with Teams

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