Business Barometer

2 weeks 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…

OPINION·TECH

1 week ago

Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Teachers in the Future?

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, one of the most debated topics in the realm of education is whether AI will replace teachers in the future. With the rapid development of technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing,…

NEWS

3 weeks 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…

Aga Khan University Hospital wins energy award

Biomass boiler project commissioned by Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Nairobi, in September 2023 has won the National Energy Globe Award thanks to the Energy Globe Foundation Austria. AKUH, which is part of an international health system belonging to the…

2 months ago

Science

President Ruto reshuffles Cabinet

President William Ruto has nominated Mutahi Kagwe, Lee Kinyanjui, and former Kiambu governor William Kabogo, to the Cabinet in a reshuffle that has seen former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Dr Andrew Karanja and his ICT counterpart, Dr Margaret Nyambura, dropped. The…

2 months ago

NEWS

Perks of investing in real estate

As we approach a new year, exploring new investment options becomes an exciting consideration for many. Real estate stands out as a reliable and rewarding investment, offering opportunities for long-term growth and financial stability. In Kenya, the sector has seen…

2 months ago

OPINION

Kenya Power restores power after nationwide blackout

Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has confirmed power supply has been fully restored to all affected areas following a nationwide outage that occurred shortly after midnight. The power blackout caused disruption in most parts of the country, except in…

2 months ago

NEWS

Tekeleza: An app that helps ‘chamas’ manage financial records

The concept of merry-go-round, which is about groups whose members make regular financial contributions and alternately receive the entire sum, is a massive success story in Kenya. The only challenge, though, is that the informal nature in which they operate…

2 months ago

ENTERPRISE·TECH

Perks of Bolt’s in-app trips during festive season

Ride-hailing platform, Bolt, has issued a strong reminder to riders and drivers to refrain from engaging in offline trips. This caution is part of the firm’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety of passengers and drivers on its platform. Rides…

2 months ago

TECH

Livestock vaccination will manage diseases: President Ruto

The nationwide livestock vaccination programme against diseases planned for January next year will go on as planned despite propaganda and fake news peddled by some leaders, President William Ruto has said. Speaking during the annual Kimalel Goat Auction in Baringo…

2 months ago

Politics·Science

Government approves school cooking gas programme

President William Ruto has called on the private sector to support the government’s cooking gas programme for public learning institutions. The President said the project will primarily be funded by the private sector. The goal, he pointed out, is to…

2 months ago

ENTERPRISE

AG to facilitate transfer of all devolved functions to county governments

President William Ruto has said budgets and resources for devolved functions currently held by ministries and State departments will be transferred to counties in the next financial year. Speaking on Friday, December 13, during the 11th National and County Governments…

2 months ago

Politics

How reading shapes a child’s future

With the rise of mobile phones and social media, there has been a worldwide decline in children’s ability to read for meaning. However, encouraging and developing a love of reading this holiday season is one of the most important gifts…

2 months ago

OPINION

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Business Barometer

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

Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Teachers in the Future?

CMC Motors shuts down operations in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda

Aga Khan University Hospital wins energy award

President Ruto reshuffles Cabinet

Perks of investing in real estate

Kenya Power restores power after nationwide blackout

Tekeleza: An app that helps ‘chamas’ manage financial records

Perks of Bolt’s in-app trips during festive season

Livestock vaccination will manage diseases: President Ruto

Government approves school cooking gas programme

AG to facilitate transfer of all devolved functions to county governments

How reading shapes a child’s future

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