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Gerard Nyele

Good governance is hinged on quality standards, Kebs says

Quality standards play a pivotal role in promoting good governance and enhancing service delivery in Kenya's public sector, the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has said.

Good governance is hinged on quality standards, Kebs says

UON students feted in Unilever's innovation challenge

UON students feted in Unilever's innovation challenge

By 4 months ago

SMEs set to benefit as interbank rates drop

SMEs set to benefit as interbank rates drop

By 5 months ago

Kenyan forex traders face dream and reality gap, experts say

Kenyan forex traders face dream and reality gap, experts say

By 6 months ago

Kenya and US to cohost global food hygiene forum

Kenya, in collaboration with the United States, has commenced the 54th session of the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene.

By Gerard Nyele 8 months ago

Kenya and US to cohost global food hygiene forum

Kenya-Korea partnership a boost for Konza

Kenya's innovation and economic growth received a significant boost with the third consecutive launch of the South Korean-funded Economic Innovation Partnership Program at Konza Technopolis.

By Gerard Nyele 8 months ago

Kenya-Korea partnership a boost for Konza

State agency pushes for protection of intellectual property rights

KIPI has called on the business community to be keen while protecting their intellectual property (IP) rights.

By Gerard Nyele 8 months ago

State agency pushes for protection of intellectual property rights

How a medical crisis birthed a 'varsity' for a Kenyan nurse

Total Health University dives deep into the invisible forces that cause chronic and incurable diseases.

By Gerard Nyele 8 months ago

How a medical crisis birthed a 'varsity' for a Kenyan nurse

Unilever unveils Sh2 billion initiative for millet products

The project will be done in three phases, capturing the product development, commercialization and off taking from farmers.

By Gerard Nyele 9 months ago

Unilever unveils Sh2 billion initiative for millet products

New mobile app eases remittances for East Africans from abroad

Many East Africans living in the diaspora face challenges when sending money back home, such as high fees, slow transactions, and limited options.

By Gerard Nyele 10 months ago

New mobile app eases remittances for East Africans from abroad

PS Arumonyang: Construction chemicals key to affordable housing

Public Works Principal Secretary Joel Arumonyang has urged the use of construction chemicals to cut costs and save time in the housing sector.

By Gerard Nyele 11 months ago

PS Arumonyang: Construction chemicals key to affordable housing

How a botched car hire deal birthed a thriving business for mitumba trader

When Simon Kibe went out to hire a car to run some errands in Thika town, he did not know he was courting a big business opportunity

By Gerard Nyele 11 months ago

How a botched car hire deal birthed a thriving business for mitumba trader

Korean biomedical firms seek to boost Kenya's healthcare sector

Kenya's healthcare sector is set to benefit from improved medical technologies and innovations, thanks to a symposium that brought together Korean biomedical firms and local stakeholders.

By Gerard Nyele 11 months ago

Korean biomedical firms seek to boost Kenya's healthcare sector

Korea's smart technologies to boost Kenya's smart city ambitions

As Kenya gears up to step up its smart city game, Korean firms are seeking entry into the Kenyan market to provide smart technologies that can realize sustainable development.

By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago

Korea's smart technologies to boost Kenya's smart city ambitions

Kenyan companies among Africa's top tech innovators

Some of Kenya's leading companies have made it to the final list of a prestigious continental award that recognises the best use of technology to deliver business value.

By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago

Kenyan companies among Africa's top tech innovators

Human resource automation expected to rise, new report says

Human Resource automation is expected to rise in the next five years in East Africa as organizations recognize the power of technology in monitoring employee performance.

By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago

Human resource automation expected to rise, new report says

Forum champions bottom-up approach to empower grassroots enterprises

A forum held in Nairobi to embrace community-led enterprises and recognise their potential in driving transformative change is seeking to amplify grassroots voices

By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago

Forum champions bottom-up approach to empower grassroots enterprises

Upcoming forum seeks to help social enterprises thrive

The traditional conceptualisation associates social enterprises with philanthropy or non-profit ventures. The duality of this identity has remained a big problem for social enterprises.

By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago

Upcoming forum seeks to help social enterprises thrive

Government seeks to set up factories in TVET institutions

The plan is to achieve total industrial linkage where a symbiotic relationship between the industry and TVET institutions shall thrive.

By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago

Government seeks to set up factories in TVET institutions

State warns on Sacco fraud as Kuscco marks 50 years

Co-operatives Cabinet Secretary (CS) Simon Chelagui said the government will take stringent measures against fraudsters within the sector.

By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago

State warns on Sacco fraud as Kuscco marks 50 years

New funding for agritech innovators seeks to boost farmer productivity

Young entrepreneurs in Kenya will benefit from the opportunity to pitch investment ideas in agritech solutions to boost income and productivity of smallholder farmers.

By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago

New funding for agritech innovators seeks to boost farmer productivity

What it takes to run a marketing agency

Starting a business takes grit and determination. This, in his words, Kester Muhanji, Director of Aquila East Africa limited was the only hope when he decided to venture into the world of business.

By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago

What it takes to run a marketing agency

Savings and credit societies ready to disburse Hustler Fund, grow savings

Savings and Cooperative Credit Societies (Saccos) have expressed willingness to disburse the government's Hustler Fund, which is aimed at deepening financial inclusion.

By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago

Savings and credit societies ready to disburse Hustler Fund, grow savings

Nairobi Expressway records 10 millionth user

On average, about 50,000 vehicles use the expressway daily, which is five times the number of vehicles since trials began on May 14 last year.

By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago

Nairobi Expressway records 10 millionth user

Kenyan start-ups to benefit from O-Farms agribusiness program for SMEs

At least 10 Kenyan-based start-ups are set to access funding of up to Sh6.5 million to address food losses and by-products.

By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago

Kenyan start-ups to benefit from O-Farms agribusiness program for SMEs

TransCentury: We are turning the tide towards profitability

TransCentury is now implementing the last phase of its turnaround strategy, having reported positive results since it began the plan to return it to profitability.

By Gerard Nyele 1 year ago

TransCentury: We are turning the tide towards profitability

Standard Group woos real estate investors with a property expo

The Standard Group has organised a home expo aimed at promoting developments in the real estate sector.

By Gerard Nyele 2 years ago

Standard Group woos real estate investors with a property expo

1200 Kajiado girls transition to womanhood in alternative rite that shuns FGM

Eleven-year-old Shiluni Shirim glows in her traditional Maasai regalia as she delivers an acceptance speech at Rombo Girls Primary School in Oloitoktok, Kajiado County.

By Dann Okoth 9 years ago

1200 Kajiado girls transition to womanhood in alternative rite that shuns FGM

Idea that lifted Shamata Girls School from the doldrums

Such an idea would be a God-send to potato farmers in the county who continue to incur losses year in, year out despite being in a county considered as one of the largest potato producers.

By Dann Okoth 9 years ago

Idea that lifted Shamata Girls School from the doldrums

Kenyan researchers hit out at opposition to GMOs

Researchers have termed opposition to biotech crops as a move designed to retard the government’s development agenda.

By Dann Okoth 9 years ago

Kenyan researchers hit out at opposition to GMOs

Lethal new drug which turns victims into zombies

Forget the deadly drug Stilnox or ‘mchele’ that Nairobi prostitutes use to drug men in night clubs before robbing them, there is a new more lethal kid on the block.

By Dann Okoth 9 years ago

Lethal new drug which turns victims into zombies

Newest kid on the block, varsity named after Tom Mboya

Flamboyant trade unionist and educationist behind the popular ‘air lifts’ that would change the face of education on the continent never lived long enough to see his dream of tertiary education for the masses come true in his own backyard.

By Dann Okoth 9 years ago

Newest kid on the block, varsity named after Tom Mboya

Raising children amid the vices in Nairobi’s residential estates

It is hard to be a parent in Kenya. The hard economic times, challenging socio-cultural transformation and the impact of information communication technology on society have left many parents struggling to bring up their children to become decent citizens.

By Dann Okoth 9 years ago

Raising children amid the vices in Nairobi’s residential estates

Greed subdues leafy estate, quickly turning it into a slum

In years gone by, New Donholm Estate was the place to live in Eastlands. It had class. It was well planned and the buildings were spacious and trees enveloped the beautiful scenery with a pleasant breeze.

By Dann Okoth 9 years ago

Greed subdues leafy estate, quickly turning it into a slum

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