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Esther Dianah

Ruto's diplomatic mishaps hurt Kenya's trade, bilateral relations

Experts say that the decision to host RSF is damaging Ruto’s credentials on international relations by appearing to promote rebellion dissidence in sister republics.

Ruto's diplomatic mishaps hurt Kenya's trade, bilateral relations

Outrage over disruptions caused by Ruto Nairobi tours

Outrage over disruptions caused by Ruto Nairobi tours

Raila defends pact with Ruto, says country must move on

Raila defends pact with Ruto, says country must move on

Pangani residents oppose construction of high-rise building over safety

Pangani residents oppose construction of high-rise building over safety

Why most industrial developers are moving to satellite towns

Property developers say it is easier for manufacturers to do business in satellite towns than in Nairobi’s metropolitan area owing to favourable cost and availability of land.

Why most industrial developers are moving to satellite towns

KCB to finance Sh10 billion green housing project

KCB Bank Kenya will provide debt financing to International Housing Solutions (IHS) to support the construction of affordable housing units and end-user financing for home buyers.

KCB to finance Sh10 billion green housing project

KCB to fund IHS's Sh10b green housing project

KCB Bank will provide debt financing to International Housing Solutions (IHS) to support the construction of affordable housing units and end-user financing for home buyers.

KCB to fund IHS's Sh10b green housing project

Controller of Budget seeks more millions for FY2025-26

Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakango seeks additional Sh579.3m in FY2025/26, says low funding affects operations, including monitoring of development projects.

Controller of Budget seeks more millions for FY2025-26

Natembeya: I'm ready to vie for presidency

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya says it’s time for Mudavadi and Wetangula to step aside for community to ascend to power.

Natembeya: I'm ready to vie for presidency

Influencing: Why monetising social media content is not easy

Digital content creators are typically new generation workforce that fancy remote work, have eschewed the 9 to 5 for flexible working and are attracted to the world of influence and recognition.

Influencing: Why monetising social media content is not easy

Manufacturers: Circular economy the solution to textile waste

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) says it is putting greater focus on the textile industry to promote a circular economy and reduce textile waste.

Manufacturers: Circular economy the solution to textile waste

Macadamia could fetch Kenya Sh10b if value-added, says lobby

Argue the sector can create 30,000 jobs for young men and women and sustain over 200,000 households. This is as rivalry between traders of processed nuts.

Macadamia could fetch Kenya Sh10b if value-added, says lobby

Boost for Western as KPC unveils new fuel distribution point

Kenya Pipeline Company has commissioned the Ngema (PS 22) Capacity Enhancement Project, which commenced in June 2022, increasing fuel flow capacity to Western and regional markets.

Boost for Western as KPC unveils new fuel distribution point

Kenyans to benefit from Sh4.7 billion climate funding

Kenya is set to receive Sh4.7 billion ($36 million) from donors that will benefit more than 2.7 million people in the Lake Region Economic Bloc.

Kenyans to benefit from Sh4.7 billion climate funding

Air cargo demand on an upward trajectory amid disruptions

Despite significant shifts in Global air cargo over the past year, from supply chain disruptions to evolving customer demands, Africa’s air cargo sector is experiencing unprecedented growth.

Air cargo demand on an upward trajectory amid disruptions

Stakeholders say developed energy infrastructure will feed Africa's rapid growth

According to Kenya Renewable Energy Association chief executive Cynthia Muhati, the Sub-Saharan region faces significant challenges in attracting investment.

Stakeholders say developed energy infrastructure will feed Africa's rapid growth

Experts: Kenya's burden to worsen as KRA risks missing revenue targets

Kenya continues to be assessed as being at high risk of debt distress despite successfully refinancing a $2 billion (Sh258 billion) Eurobond last year.

Experts: Kenya's burden to worsen as KRA risks missing revenue targets

DRC unrest puts dent on regional trade

The viability of regional trade has been put to question by the ongoing unrest in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

DRC unrest puts dent on regional trade

Tourism board bets on groups, high-end Indian travellers to boost revenue

Kenya is banking on the increasing demand for groups and high-end travellers from India to increase its tourism share from the Asian market.

Tourism board bets on groups, high-end Indian travellers to boost revenue

KRA rolls out trade initiatives to boost exports

KRA has intensified the sensitisation of traders on intra-African trade to position Kenya as a key exporting country.

KRA rolls out trade initiatives to boost exports

Health funding falls 7pc amid America's WHO withdrawal

President Trump’s move to end Washington’s membership to the UN agency will further cut much-needed donor aid to Kenya’s health initiatives.

Health funding falls 7pc amid America's WHO withdrawal

Parklands and Upperhill top land price surge

The average cost of an acre of land in satellite towns rose by 1.9 per cent in the period, down from 3.02 per cent in the previous quarter - the lowest rate of expansion.

Parklands and Upperhill top land price surge

Investor programme to admit new cohort

Jasiri, a programme by the Allan and Gill Gray Philanthropy, is inviting applications for its programme dedicated to empowering aspiring entrepreneurs in Kenya, Rwanda, and Ethiopia.

Investor programme to admit new cohort

State accused of interfering with management of tea firms

KTDA Holdings board and its 54 affiliated factory companies have faulted the government, politicians and other officials for interfering with the management of smallholder tea factories.

By 2 months ago

State accused of interfering with management of tea firms

Property sector tops money laundering list in new report

The real estate sector has been ranked as one of the major avenues through which proceeds of crime are hidden.

By 2 months ago

Property sector tops money laundering list in new report

Inaugural Africa Summit tipped to attract over Sh1b in investments

The World Chamber Federation and the Kenya Chamber of Commerce and Industry will host the inaugural Africa Summit in April this year.

By 2 months ago

Inaugural Africa Summit tipped to attract over Sh1b in investments

Top careers with highest risk of job loss revealed

Cashiers, administrative assistants, caretakers, housekeepers, accountants and auditors, graphic designers and bank tellers are at the highest risk of job loss in the next five years.

By 2 months ago

Top careers with highest risk of job loss revealed

'In the hands of my abductors and harrowing brush with death'

Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai was alledgedly kidnapped on Sunday in Kilimani, Nairobi.

By 2 months ago

'In the hands of my abductors and harrowing brush with death'

Developer appoints new chairman, independent directors

Rendeavour, the operator of mixed-use development Tatu City, has announced the appointment of David Kippen as Chairman of the Board and two new board members.

By 2 months ago

Developer appoints new chairman, independent directors

High cost of living dampens brand loyalty - survey

A new market survey has shown Kenyan consumers are giving up value for products as the high cost of living bites.

By 2 months ago

Coffee cherry fund advance to farmers up by 500pc to Sh6.7 billion

Close to half a million small-scale farmers have borrowed Sh6.7 billion from the Coffee Cherry Advance revolving fund, with Mount Kenya counties enjoying 59.7 per cent.

By 2 months ago

Coffee cherry fund advance to farmers up by 500pc to Sh6.7 billion

State warns millers against wheat imports

The government has warned millers against the importation of more wheat into the country before exhausting locally produced harvest.

By 2 months ago

State warns millers against wheat imports

State defends livestock vaccination programme

Experts have said that the government’s pronouncement on the nationwide livestock vaccination is what might have potentially led to the aggressive pushback by Kenyans.

By 2 months ago

State defends livestock vaccination programme

Etihad launches direct flights between Nairobi and Abu Dhabi

Etihad Airways has resumed direct flights between Kenya and the United Arab Emirates after a four-year hiatus.

By 2 months ago

Etihad launches direct flights between Nairobi and Abu Dhabi

How weak enforcement hamper's fight against financial crime

Kenya remains under scrutiny following its grey-listing by the Financial Action Task Force for being a risky jurisdiction on money laundering and terrorism financing.

By 3 months ago

How weak enforcement hamper's fight against financial crime

Leadership gaps prompt new approach to gender parity

The lack of gender balance in leadership positions remains a pressing issue for many organisations.

By 3 months ago

Leadership gaps prompt new approach to gender parity

Kendu Bay: Sleepy fishing town that no lender will bank on

The cost of accessing financial services has for many years been a major concern for residents of Kendu Bay. The small fishing town has never had a physical financial institution.

By 3 months ago

Kendu Bay: Sleepy fishing town that no lender will bank on

Vimal Shah: Trust is crucial for growing your startup

Vimal Shah says the operating environment in Kenya and Africa, in general, makes it extra hard for startups to thrive due to the lack of proper regulations.

By 3 months ago

Vimal Shah: Trust is crucial for growing your startup

Amsons' bid for Bamburi Cement gets Comesa approval

Amsons Group, the Tanzanian business conglomerate, has received regulatory approval from Comesa Competition Commission for its proposed acquisition of up to 100 per cent of Bamburi Cement.

By 4 months ago

Amsons' bid for Bamburi Cement gets Comesa approval

New KPCU plan to boost coffee drinking targets schools, youth

Among the strategies to grow volumes is to attract youth into farming of the commodity. The sector faces various challenges such as high input costs, fluctuating prices and shrinking acreage.

By 4 months ago

New KPCU plan to boost coffee drinking targets schools, youth

Kalonzo Musyoka and Okiya Omtata honoured at Peace Gala for exemplary leadership

The event's founder, Ms Evelyn Bright, stressed the importance of leaders upholding values and rejecting hate speech, a growing issue among political opponents.

By 4 months ago

Kalonzo Musyoka and Okiya Omtata honoured at Peace Gala for exemplary leadership

SMEs to benefit from new drive to boost intra-Africa trade

Manufacturers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and exporters are set to benefit from a new initiative aimed at increasing intra-African trade.

By 4 months ago

SMEs to benefit from new drive to boost intra-Africa trade

One dollar investment can yield Sh1,070 in digital economy, says new study

The report predicts that digital technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) will drive 70 per cent of global economic growth over the next five years.

By 4 months ago

One dollar investment can yield Sh1,070 in digital economy, says new study

Amsons woos shareholders as it steps up Sh23.5b Bamburi buyout bid

Amsons Group, the Tanzanian business conglomerate, has started its marketing campaign to secure the support of Bamburi Cement shareholders following the release of a shareholder circular on Tuesday.

By 4 months ago

Amsons woos shareholders as it steps up Sh23.5b Bamburi buyout bid

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