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…

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2 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…

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2 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…

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 days 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…

1 week 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 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…

2 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,…

2 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…

2 weeks ago

BUSINESS

Is a combination of Messi and Suarez the best in football history?

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have posted an incredible statistic that suggests Inter Miami’s former Barcelona stars may be the best partnership in football history. The South American duo enjoyed plenty of success together at Camo Nou between 2014 and…

3 weeks ago

Sports

Why tourism will accelerate Kenya’s economic growth

President William Ruto assures Kenyans that tourism is the best bet to accelerate economic growth. The President said at the Port of Mombasa when he welcomed cruise ship Norwegian Dawn on Sunday, February 23, that Kenya will continue to provide…

3 weeks ago

State to buy land from absentee landlords

The Government will buy land from absentee landlords and re-settle squatters at the Coast, President William Ruto has said. President Ruto added that he has tasked Senate Speaker Amason Kingi and Cabinet Secretaries Alice Wahome (Lands), Hassan Joho (Mining) and…

3 weeks ago

Politics

Inside the 2025 Absa Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour

Absa Bank Kenya has intensified its support for athletes beyond the track by organising a financial management and nutrition program for 105 athletes in preparation for the upcoming Absa Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour. The event, which is scheduled…

3 weeks ago

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Business Barometer

Italian wine’s event returns to Nairobi

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

Capwell adds locally grown rice to its range of products

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

Is a combination of Messi and Suarez the best in football history?

Why tourism will accelerate Kenya’s economic growth

State to buy land from absentee landlords

Inside the 2025 Absa Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour

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