Business Barometer

2 months ago

Italian wine’s event returns to Nairobi

The second edition of the Gambero Rosso Top Italian Wine Roadshow in Nairobi concluded on Thursday, January 30, at the Shamba Village in Loresho. Organized by International Wine Consultants, VinPodium, and local business partner, Victoria Mulu-Munywoki, Wine Consultant, Judge and…

OPINION

1 month ago

Is Kenya ready for online disruption? Keeping privacy in check

We live in a world where privacy feels like both a right and a luxury. On one hand, we want to stay anonymous, to control what others know about us. But on the other hand, we willingly share so much…

NEWS

2 months ago

CMC Motors shuts down operations in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda

CMC Motors Group is shutting down its operations in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, ending its four decades of business in the region thanks to sharp economic pressures. The company, acquired by Dubai-based Al-Futtaim Group in 2014, attributes the decision to…

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…

12 hours 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…

3 days 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…

3 days 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…

5 days 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,…

1 week 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 weeks 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…

3 weeks 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…

3 weeks 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,…

3 weeks ago

TECH

Family Group Foundation says 87% scholarship awardees transition to tertiary education

The Family Group Foundation’s “Tufuzu Na Elimu” scholarship programme has churned out 100 beneficiaries who have attained the mean minimum grade of C+ and above needed to join tertiary education institutions, signifying an 87 per cent transition rate. Speaking during…

3 weeks ago

BUSINESS

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Business Barometer

Italian wine’s event returns to Nairobi

Is Kenya ready for online disruption? Keeping privacy in check

CMC Motors shuts down operations in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda

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

Family Group Foundation says 87% scholarship awardees transition to tertiary education

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