What female politicians go through in quest to ascend to power
The political arena in the country appears to be far from offering a level playing field for women politicians, at least going by the recent party primaries where only handful…
Ask your Question: Nancy Macharia
In this interactive series, we invite our readers to send in questions to select public figures. This week, Nancy Macharia, the chief executive officer of the Teachers Service Commission, responds…
10m shoes to be distributed in anti-jigger campaign
Anti-jigger campaigners will distribute 10 million shoes to school-going children in the country.Ahadi Trust Chief Executive Officer Stanley Kamau on Friday said the fight against jiggers is crucial to enable…
Evans Kidero, Mike Sonko clash over garbage collection
Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero and Senator Mike Sonko have renewed their bitter war over garbage collection in the city.The county government has warned against unauthorised garbage collectors after the Sonko…
Equity Bank first quarter profit drops 6pc to Sh4.8bn on rate cap
Equity Bank #ticker:EQTY has recorded a 6.1 per cent drop in net profit for the three months to March 2017, joining lenders that are counting the cost of reduced interest…
Moody’s cuts China’s rating on debt fears
Moody’s on Wednesday slashed China’s credit rating for the first time in almost three decades citing concerns about the country’s rising debt and slowing growth, but Beijing rejected the downgrade…
Nokia settles patent dispute with Apple
Nokia has settled its patent dispute with Apple and signed a business collaboration deal with the US giant, the Finnish firm said on Tuesday, sending its shares sharply higher.Nokia said…
Regions defaulting on youth, Uwezo loans to be blacklisted
The government is in the process of blacklisting regions with poor repayment records of soft loans given through various social welfare and enterprise funds.The coastal region, with a repayment rate…
Keepers steal the show as Sharks, Sofapaka fire blanks
It was a busy afternoon for Sofapaka and Kariobangi Sharks goalkeepers in their SportPesa Premier League clash that ended in a goalless draw at the Narok Stadium on Saturday.Had it…
Caring for bonsai in rainy seasons
With the on and off rains being experienced in several parts of the country, extra caution needs to be taken when tending to backyard plants.Everything in excess leads to destruction…
Recruiters now call for tax cuts to stem job losses
The Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) Council says high taxation and cost of production are driving the current wave of private sector job cuts.Council chairman Elijah Sitimah said high…
Israeli airline uncertain on reopening Nairobi flights
Israeli airline Arkia will take longer to begin direct flights to Nairobi because the carrier lacks a plane to deploy on the route it stopped plying in 2003.The Israeli embassy…
Regulatory fees keep air ticket costs high, says study
Regulatory charges have pushed up ticket prices, slowing air travel in East Africa despite more than 10 years of liberalisation of the aviation sector, a new study indicates.The study commissioned…
Sacked South Sudan army chief returns to Juba says not seeking war
Ousted South Sudanese army chief, Paul Malong, has returned to the capital Juba on Saturday after he was fired by President Salva Kiir earlier in the week. Malong said he…
UK energy firm says 35MW biogas plant nearing completion
A British company has said it is putting finishing touches to a $250 million (around Sh26 billion) biogas plant it set up in Homa Bay County that will use hyacinth…
Fidelity gets 3 new directors after SBM deal
Mauritian firm SBM Holdings has appointed three new local directors at Fidelity Commercial Bank after getting green light from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to takeover the lender.Fidelity Commercial…
CIA forms special unit focused on North Korea threat
The US Central Intelligence Agency said Wednesday it had formed a special unit dedicated to assessing North Korea’s nuclear weapons threat.The CIA created its first single country-focused mission center, pulling…
SportPesa ups its game with Tanzania entry
Kenyan betting firm SportPesa has launched operations in Tanzania as it seeks to become the regional leader in sports gaming.The firm’s entry into Tanzania comes at a time when sports…
Mailu moves to reassure public amid US aid cut
Health Secretary Cleopa Mailu has moved to reassure the public, saying the United State’s suspension of direct assistance will not impact service delivery by his Ministry and will only affect…
Rwanda eyes high end tourists with Sh154,000 gorilla viewing fee
Rwanda has doubled the price of gorilla permits from about Sh77,400 to Sh154,800 for all visitors, the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) said in a statement last weekend.A new exclusive package…
Google offers Sh200m grant for technology in Kenyan schools
Google.Org has announced Sh200 million (USD2 million) grant to support the use of technology in schools.The fund will be released to RTI International to help in improving learning outcomes among…
Cash-strapped Helb gives defaulters 80pc waiver
The Higher Education Loans Board is owed Sh9.5 billion by past beneficiaries, making it hard to meet the demands of financing higher education.To enhance repayment, the board has issued a…
Smart money moves by Kenya’s top business magnates
Entrepreneurship and money are like a game of chess, providing both traps and opportunities. Your success in the game largely depends on how you make your move: a smart move…
UBA bank ranked cheapest lender
UBA bank has been ranked the cheapest lender for Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) in the country’s financial sector according to a new study by consulting firm Think Business…
Co-op seeks shareholder nod for 50pc capital rise
Co-operative Bank of Kenya #ticker:COOP plans to raise its authorised shares by 50 per cent or 2.5 billion units to cater for its upcoming bonus issue and future capital raising.The…
Barclays second big bank to give gloomy forecast
Barclays Bank of Kenya (BBK) has become the second lender to predict a drop in earnings this year, attributing the gloomy outlook to the interest rates cap law which has…
Raila forms legal team for campaign period
Orange Democratic Movement presidential candidate Raila Odinga has formed a legal team to represent him in court battles during the campaign period.The team will also handle legal matters on his…
Twitter partners with Bloomberg for streaming TV news
Twitter Inc is partnering with Bloomberg Media for a round-the-clock streaming television news service on the social networking platform, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.The channel, which is yet…