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Esther Dianah

Bamburi Cement confirms Sh25b bid from Savannah Clinker

Bamburi Cement has confirmed receipt of a Sh25.4 billion bid from Savannah Clinker to acquire its entire shareholding.

Bamburi Cement confirms Sh25b bid from Savannah Clinker

Business picks up after Gen Z's anti-tax protests die out

Business picks up after Gen Z's anti-tax protests die out

Business activities picked up in August as Gen Z demos die out

Business activities picked up in August as Gen Z demos die out

Association wants state to reinstate ban on export of raw macadamia

Association wants state to reinstate ban on export of raw macadamia

Land dispute blocks LTWP from cashing in on carbon credits trade

Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) says it is unable to offset its carbon credits due to a protracted land dispute with the local community in Marsabit County.

Land dispute blocks LTWP from cashing in on carbon credits trade

Gikomba traders to benefit from financial literacy initiative

Businesswomen in Gikomba Market are set to benefit from a financial literacy campaign launched by Sunlight.

Gikomba traders to benefit from financial literacy initiative

Z Boskovic Air honours its founders in 60-year celebration

One of Eastern Africa’s leading air charter companies, Z Boskovic Air Charters, celebrated 60 years in the aviation industry by honouring its founders and leadership.

Z Boskovic Air honours its founders in 60-year celebration

Counties get Sh13b for climate change mitigation, adaptation

A total of Sh12.6 billion has given to 45 counties through the Locally-Led Climate Action Programme as part of the County Climate Resilient Investment Grant.

Counties get Sh13b for climate change mitigation, adaptation

Kenya Pipeline is too strategic to sell, says CS

Wandayi and Managing Director said they are exploring ways to expand markets in the region as the company plans to diversify into LPG business and establish fibre-optic cables countrywide.

Kenya Pipeline is too strategic to sell, says CS

Britam's innovation hub to support six start-up ventures

Britam’s BetaLab is committed to fostering a thriving innovation ecosystem and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Britam's innovation hub to support six start-up ventures

Petitioners urge Samia Suluhu to halt trophy hunting of elephants

Tanzania’s decision to issue hunting permits for ‘super tuskers’ has been criticized with Kenya’s elephant population having grown from 16,000 in 1989 to over 36,280 in 2021.

Petitioners urge Samia Suluhu to halt trophy hunting of elephants

New programme to help startups get investor-ready

Change in the mindset has been cited as a major challenge faced when transforming startups into bankable, investor-ready and profitable entities.

New programme to help startups get investor-ready

KTB seeks to tap into the Kenyan diaspora to attract more tourists

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is rallying Kenyans in diaspora to support the country to hit three million tourist arrivals a year.

KTB seeks to tap into the Kenyan diaspora to attract more tourists

EABL full-year profit down 12pc to Sh11b on inflation and unrest

Results blamed on inflation, shilling devaluation, social unrest, and floods that ate into its net sales.

EABL full-year profit down 12pc to Sh11b on inflation and unrest

Tourism agency bets on adventure travel to grow numbers

Tourism has demonstrated resilience and potential to attract more visitors.

Tourism agency bets on adventure travel to grow numbers

GPF Director receives prestigious Hive Africa Global leaders Award

Global Peace Foundation's (GPF) Kenya's Executive Director Daniel Juma has been awarded the prestigious Hive Africa Global Leaders Award.

GPF Director receives prestigious Hive Africa Global leaders Award

New report highlights gender disparity in regional jobs

A new report by the Intergovernmental Authority for Development (Igad) has shown that more women than men were unemployed between 2012 and 2022.

By 2 months ago

New report highlights gender disparity in regional jobs

Jobs boost for women, youth in fresh Sh13b fisheries drive

More than 240,000 people around Africa are set to benefit from a new Sh12.9 billion programme targeting the fisheries value chain over the next four years.

By 2 months ago

Jobs boost for women, youth in fresh Sh13b fisheries drive

The hidden cost of uninsured employees

The culprit behind this low private health insurance adoption rate? Soaring healthcare costs.

By 2 months ago

The hidden cost of uninsured employees

Ecobank launches 2024 fintech challenge

Ecobank Fintech Fellows will gain access to opportunities through collaboration with Ecobank and its partners, including multinational product rollout, and service provider partnerships.

By 3 months ago

Ecobank launches 2024 fintech challenge

Private beachfront ownership hurting tourism

Private land ownership at the beachfront has been cited as a key challenge facing the growth of hotel businesses in the Coastal region.

By 3 months ago

Private beachfront ownership hurting tourism

Brookside ups bonus payment to farmers by 54pc to Sh218 million

Farmers contracted by Brookside Dairy have a reason to smile after the processor announced a Sh218 million bonus payout.

By 3 months ago

Brookside ups bonus payment to farmers by 54pc to Sh218 million

Kenyans warn new punitive tax proposals will hurt investments

Kenyans say provisions in the Finance Bill 2024 will retard economic growth, impoverish Kenyans and lead to job losses.

By 3 months ago

Kenyans warn new punitive tax proposals will hurt investments

Lessons from running TVET for 25 years

Challenges include acquiring right staff, getting relevant accreditation and unfair competition from peers.

By 3 months ago

Lessons from running TVET for 25 years

'Don't gamble with tax', private sector tells Ruto

Finance bill likely to cause business shut down, massive job losses, further increase in cost of living and failure by the taxman to grow tax collections.

By 3 months ago

'Don't gamble with tax', private sector tells Ruto

'Poor public finance management is incentive for graft'

Lack of capacity and insufficient policies and procedures are leadership challenges facing financial management systems in Africa.

By 3 months ago

'Poor public finance management is incentive for graft'

Acorn Holdings secures Sh. 23.6B funding from the U.S. DFC

The financing will see development of 35 new affordable student housing units in Kenya which will offer a package of key essential services and amenities at an affordable monthly rate to students.

By 3 months ago

Acorn Holdings secures Sh. 23.6B funding from the U.S. DFC

State agency to up safety standards in nuclear energy

Kenya will have its first nuclear power plant up and running by 2035. A site for construction has been identified along the coastal belt, with feasibility studies ongoing.

By 3 months ago

State agency to up safety standards in nuclear energy

Lobby presses for higher budgetary allocation to agriculture

ASNET Chief Executive Agatha Thuo explained that the estimates made significant cuts in the State Departments for Agriculture and Livestock budgets.

By 3 months ago

Lobby presses for higher budgetary allocation to agriculture

Tourism sector rides on aviation recovery path to bounce back

Kenyans accounted for more than half of total bed-nights occupancy last year, highlighting the significance of domestic tourism

By 3 months ago

Tourism sector rides on aviation recovery path to bounce back

Strathmore moots agric-data hub to boost small-scale producers

Strathmore University has launched an agri-food innovation centre to drive sustainable agricultural growth and innovation across Africa through data-driven solutions.

By 3 months ago

Strathmore moots agric-data hub to boost small-scale producers

Pump prices drop by Sh1 in latest Epra review

The pump price for Super petrol, diesel and Kerosene reduced by Sh1, Sh1.20 and Sh1.30 in the latest review.

By 3 months ago

Pump prices drop by Sh1 in latest Epra review

Nairobi summit endorses plans on fertiliser utilisation and soil health

Ruto said the deliberations at the summit have culminated in outcomes that will define the use of fertiliser and soil health in Africa.

By 4 months ago

Nairobi summit endorses plans on fertiliser utilisation and soil health

Soil experts call for sustainable solutions to address acidity crisis

The experts were speaking during the 2nd Africa Fertilizer and Soil Summit in Nairobi. Kenya was represented by embattled Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi.

By 4 months ago

Soil experts call for sustainable solutions to address acidity crisis

EAPCC roars back to life after one-month hiatus for renovations

The firm is looking to increase capacity to serve the growing regional demand for cement amid an infrastructure boom.

By 4 months ago

EAPCC roars back to life after one-month hiatus for renovations

Government splashes Sh100m for tourists comfort zones in counties

CS Mutua said he has already visited 12 counties and plans to engage with all 47 county governors to solicit their support in expanding tourist attractions within their respective regions.

By 4 months ago

Government splashes Sh100m for tourists comfort zones in counties

Rethink data policies to increase internet access, ICT players tell State

Multi-platform web browser Opera said amid the need for entities to uphold data privacy, there is also a need to balance regulatory intent with its impact on public access to digital resources.

By 4 months ago

Rethink data policies to increase internet access, ICT players tell State

Ministry launches portal to ease trade

Rebecca Miano has inaugurated the Karibu Business Support Centre (KBSC), a unified platform catering to all businesses across the country.

By 4 months ago

Ministry launches portal to ease trade

Kenya to miss growth target on budget gaps and revenue leaks

Think tank cites mismatched priorities amid massive wastage in government. Economic recovery is also compounded by rising debt obligations.

By 4 months ago

Kenya to miss growth target on budget gaps and revenue leaks

Consumer spending shoots up on higher prices

In the three months to March 2024, the consumer spending index fell by five per cent to 110 from 116 in the final quarter of the previous year, new data shows.

By 4 months ago

Consumer spending shoots up on higher prices

Absa CEO: Why sustainability is next frontier in driving lenders' bottom lines

As sustainability reporting takes root among corporates, lenders are no exception.

By 5 months ago

Absa CEO: Why sustainability is next frontier in driving lenders' bottom lines

Tourism rebounds to Sh352.5b surpassing pre-Covid numbers

The immense recovery has been attributed to the weakening of the Kenya shilling against major global currencies and the effects of inflation locally and internationally.

By 5 months ago

Tourism rebounds to Sh352.5b surpassing pre-Covid numbers

Harambee Sacco ups bid to raise Sh4b from share capital

Harambee Sacco has launched an aggressive membership share drive to strengthen core capital and increase deposits.

By 5 months ago

Harambee Sacco ups bid to raise Sh4b from share capital

Counties urged to finalise their energy plans

The energy plans map out their sources and utilisation, and will also form a solid basis for investment and intervention.

By 5 months ago

Counties urged to finalise their energy plans

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