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Nanjinia Wamuswa

Time bomb: Millions of lives left exposed as safety rules gather dust

When this year ends, one of the most memorable tragedies will be the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire that claimed the lives of 21 students and left lifetime scars on survivors and parents.

Time bomb: Millions of lives left exposed as safety rules gather dust

Inside Sh81.3b Nairobi County housing development plan

Inside Sh81.3b Nairobi County housing development plan

KRA in fresh plan to weed out graft at port

KRA in fresh plan to weed out graft at port

Middle East, Asian firms major attractions at the Construction Expo

Middle East, Asian firms major attractions at the Construction Expo

New digital marketplace to boost businesses visibility, grow customer base

A digital marketplace designed to connect businesses to their markets in Africa through access to vendors has been launched in Nairobi.

New digital marketplace to boost businesses visibility, grow customer base

Kenya tour to shine light on women-led tech innovations

Kenya’s vibrant entrepreneurial landscape is expected to benefit from a regional tour that will further solidify its position as a leader in African fintech and agritech innovation.

Kenya tour to shine light on women-led tech innovations

HF Group gets CMA nod to raise to Sh6 billion via rights issue

Listed firm HF Group has received regulatory approval from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to raise Sh6 billion through a rights issue.

HF Group gets CMA nod to raise to Sh6 billion via rights issue

World Bank agency, insurer in bid to boost investments in Africa

The partnership will seek to improve joint project due diligence efficiency, maximising cost savings and eliminating duplication.

World Bank agency, insurer in bid to boost investments in Africa

Northern Corridor gears up for historic Heads of State summit

Initiated in 2013, the NCIP has served as a platform for the Presidents of member countries to spearhead major regional infrastructure projects.

Northern Corridor gears up for historic Heads of State summit

Innovator rolls out cargo app for importers

Apexloads provides a subscription platform where cargo brokers and transporters create their profiles and share information about cargo.

Innovator rolls out cargo app for importers

Saccos lauded as frontiers to poverty reduction

Savings and credit co-operative societies (Saccos) have been recognised as vital avenues for saving and investing, particularly for Kenya’s middle and low-income earners.

Saccos lauded as frontiers to poverty reduction

Dutch-funded agency, lender in Sh283m deal to empower women in global trade

The partnership will see the launch of a series of activities that will aim to enhance women’s access to finance and facilitate their entry and expansion in international markets.

Dutch-funded agency, lender in Sh283m deal to empower women in global trade

New project to boost Kenya's food security through tech

The Farm’Innov project, a cooperation and technical assistance initiative between Kenya and France, has officially launched with a busy schedule of events.

New project to boost Kenya's food security through tech

Insurance drive helps residents pick up pieces after floods

Britam, in partnership with Oxfam and Swiss Re, introduced the Index-Based Flood Insurance (IBFI) to the region.

By 2 months ago

Insurance drive helps residents pick up pieces after floods

Little revises rates to boost drivers' earnings

The firm said the rate adjustment will ensure drivers earn a fairer wage and also helps ensure the reliability, convenience, and safety of the services offered by Little to its Clients.

By 2 months ago

Little revises rates to boost drivers' earnings

Shelter Afrique Bank and CPF Group to partner in affordable housing

Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB), a Pan-African institution committed to financing and advancing housing, urban, and related infrastructure development.

By 2 months ago

Shelter Afrique Bank and CPF Group to partner in affordable housing

WASH interventions help reduce waterborne disease rates in schools

WHO warns that contaminated water and poor sanitation are linked to transmission of diseases such as cholera, diarrhoea, dysentery, hepatitis A, typhoid and polio.

By 3 months ago

WASH interventions help reduce waterborne disease rates in schools

Lenders lobby welcomes AU decision on creditor status

The ministers rooted for the establishment of AU financial institutions, including the African Monetary Institute and the African Financial Stability Mechanism.

By 3 months ago

Lenders lobby welcomes AU decision on creditor status

Firms partner to offer new cover for travellers

mTek, a Kenya-based digital insurance platform, has teamed up with BuuPass to offer travel insurance coverage for travellers against any travel-related damages.

By 3 months ago

Firms partner to offer new cover for travellers

US embassy, firm to boost transition to e-mobility

The United States (US) and asset financier Mogo have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Kenya‘s efforts in transitioning to electric mobility (e-mobility) as a shared priority.

By 3 months ago

US embassy, firm to boost transition to e-mobility

Firm bets on Sh1b financing to boost e-mobility adoption

Mogo is focusing on financing e-bikes and three-wheelers, making various brands of EVs accessible to Kenyans in Nairobi and other parts of the country.

By 3 months ago

Firm bets on Sh1b financing to boost e-mobility adoption

Program sharpens youths for entrepreneurship, job opportunities

The high demand for the training, with over 1000 applications but only 75 spots available, highlights its importance.

By 3 months ago

Program sharpens youths for entrepreneurship, job opportunities

Uncover successfully closes Sh180m seed funding round

Emerging beauty brand Uncover has successfully closed a $1.4 million (Sh180 million) Seed II funding round led by EQ2 Ventures and IgniteXL Ventures

By 3 months ago

Uncover successfully closes Sh180m seed funding round

Insurer, Workpay in deal to ease employees' access to motor cover

Digital insurance platform mTek has partnered with payroll solution firm Workpay to simplify access to motor insurance cover for employees on the Workpay system.

By 3 months ago

Insurer, Workpay in deal to ease employees' access to motor cover

Agri challenge to boost youth innovation launched

Youth-led agritech innovations in Kenya get the opportunity to pitch for investment in their businesses to boost the income and productivity of smallholder farmers.

By 4 months ago

Agri challenge to boost youth innovation launched

Wrong packaging solutions costing farmers up to 20 per cent in losses

Kenya is increasingly earning more from exporting fruits and flowers.

By 4 months ago

Wrong packaging solutions costing farmers up to 20 per cent in losses

Firm enters into roofing materials market

Governor Wavinya Ndeti praised the company for choosing Machakos as its base.

By 5 months ago

Firm enters into roofing materials market

From friendship to developers: Platform nets 150,000 users

The trio undertook to develop an application dubbed Chumz, that would enable people to start investing with as little as five shillings.

By 5 months ago

From friendship to developers: Platform nets 150,000 users

Trained economist who found niche in fabricating machines

Maryanne says some of the machines are ideas researchers and institutions have brought to her to fabricate.

By 5 months ago

Trained economist who found niche in fabricating machines

Nairobi to host global vegetable conference

The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) is set to hold Veggies for Planet and People (V4P&P) international conference in Nairobi, starting Tuesday.

By 5 months ago

Nairobi to host global vegetable conference

Pastoralists in Kajiado see light, back education of their children

NGO in Kajiado trains community members on importance of getting involved in the education of their children.

By 6 months ago

Pastoralists in Kajiado see light, back education of their children

Brands prefer WhatsApp for customer help

WhatsApp is the top digital channel for conversational marketing in absolute numbers, driven by new features that enable customers to start and complete a purchase.

By 6 months ago

Brands prefer WhatsApp for customer help

Varsity dons' cotton ginning innovation big win for farmers

Weighing 65kg, the micro gin can process up to 2 tonnes per day.

By 7 months ago

Varsity dons' cotton ginning innovation big win for farmers

Egerton University unveils new high-yielding groundnut variety

John Supeiyo from Egerton Agro-Science Park says the new Ndovu variety will be used to produce foods, manufacturing of oils, biofuels and animal feeds. It takes 4-5 months to mature.

By 7 months ago

Egerton University unveils new high-yielding groundnut variety

Insurance platform bets on Artificial Intelligence to ease claims processing

M-Tiba has integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI), into its insurance claims processing system.

By 7 months ago

Insurance platform bets on Artificial Intelligence to ease claims processing

New digital marketplace to boost businesses visibility, grow customer base

A digital marketplace designed to connect businesses to their markets in Africa through access to vendors has been launched in Nairobi.

New digital marketplace to boost businesses visibility, grow customer base

Kenya tour to shine light on women-led tech innovations

Kenya’s vibrant entrepreneurial landscape is expected to benefit from a regional tour that will further solidify its position as a leader in African fintech and agritech innovation.

Kenya tour to shine light on women-led tech innovations

HF Group gets CMA nod to raise to Sh6 billion via rights issue

Listed firm HF Group has received regulatory approval from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to raise Sh6 billion through a rights issue.

HF Group gets CMA nod to raise to Sh6 billion via rights issue

World Bank agency, insurer in bid to boost investments in Africa

The partnership will seek to improve joint project due diligence efficiency, maximising cost savings and eliminating duplication.

World Bank agency, insurer in bid to boost investments in Africa

Northern Corridor gears up for historic Heads of State summit

Initiated in 2013, the NCIP has served as a platform for the Presidents of member countries to spearhead major regional infrastructure projects.

Northern Corridor gears up for historic Heads of State summit

Innovator rolls out cargo app for importers

Apexloads provides a subscription platform where cargo brokers and transporters create their profiles and share information about cargo.

Innovator rolls out cargo app for importers

Saccos lauded as frontiers to poverty reduction

Savings and credit co-operative societies (Saccos) have been recognised as vital avenues for saving and investing, particularly for Kenya’s middle and low-income earners.

Saccos lauded as frontiers to poverty reduction

Dutch-funded agency, lender in Sh283m deal to empower women in global trade

The partnership will see the launch of a series of activities that will aim to enhance women’s access to finance and facilitate their entry and expansion in international markets.

Dutch-funded agency, lender in Sh283m deal to empower women in global trade

New project to boost Kenya's food security through tech

The Farm’Innov project, a cooperation and technical assistance initiative between Kenya and France, has officially launched with a busy schedule of events.

New project to boost Kenya's food security through tech

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