A hospitality management company in the Middle East and Africa, Aleph Hospitality, has added four new hotels in Ethiopia, further solidifying its market leadership in the region. In 2024 alone, Aleph added 13 new hotels to its portfolio and now boasts an active pipeline of over 30 hotels across the Middle East and Africa. A […]
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The government will modernise the National Police Service at a cost of Sh28 billion over the next two years, President William Ruto has said. The ambitious modernisation programme will include new equipment and weapons, digitisation of police operations as well as constructing new housing units for police officers. “I want to commit that I intend […]
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Safaricom has launched an exhibition to boost the growth of at least 100 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through tech and innovation. Themed “Accelerating MSMEs Growth through Adoption of Technology and Innovation”, in addition to showcasing market solutions and connecting people for scalable projects, the exhibition promotes collaborative efforts to strengthen SMEs and the broader business […]
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Permanent Secretary (PS) Dr. Juma Mukhwana, 59, launched an autobiography in a colourful ceremony held at a city club Wednesday, December 11. The book, titled “My Passion for Change”, tells the story of Dr. Mukhwana during his early days, the challenges he went through and the resolve he made to overcome them. Prime Cabinet Secretary […]
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Coca-Cola has launched its 2024 Christmas Caravan Tour, bringing festive cheer and a celebration of kindness to communities across the country. The campaign, inspired by the spirit of Santa Claus, will unite friends, families, and neighbours through unforgettable experiences, exciting rewards, and acts of generosity. Kicking off at Coca-Cola bottling partner, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa’s Embakasi […]
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President William Ruto has signed seven parliamentary Bills that seek to accelerate the implementation of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. They are Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) – amendment – Bill 2024, the Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill 2024, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (Amendment) Bill 2024 and the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill 2023. Others are the […]
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Listed non-bank financial services firm, Sanlam Kenya Plc, is set to improve its financial position after shareholders approved the Sanlam Kenya Rights Issue through which it seeks to raise a Sh3.25 billion. The company’s shareholders attending an Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) approved the Board of Directors’ request to recapitalise the leading general and life insurance […]
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Kenyans believe the country under President William Ruto’s leadership is heading in the wrong direction, as revealed by the Africa Centre for Open Governance (AfriCOG) in its final report of 2024 titled “Wrong direction Corruption in Kenya 2022-2024.” The report details the mechanics of serious instances of corruption in Kenya over the past three years. Already, the government’s […]
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The World Bank has raised close to $24 billion to provide loans and grants for some of the world’s underdeveloped nations, which it can leverage to generate a record $100bn in total spending power. Donor countries committed $23.7bn to replenish the bank’s concessional lending arm, known as the International Development Association (IDA), a World Bank […]
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Majid Al Futtaim, the operator of Carrefour in Kenya, has taken a deliberate step to nurture the next generation of retailers by opening its first business school in Nairobi. Located at Two Rivers Mall, this initiative is set to upskill over 1,500 employees annually and aims to cultivate the next generation of retail leaders in […]
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