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Esther Dianah

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 Esther Dianah 3 months ago

State agency to up safety standards in nuclear energy

Kenya Power loses Sh328m to vandals, wants copper export ban

Kenya Power loses Sh328m to vandals, wants copper export ban

By Esther Dianah and Winfrey Owino 3 months ago

Lobby presses for higher budgetary allocation to agriculture

Lobby presses for higher budgetary allocation to agriculture

By Esther Dianah 3 months ago

Tourism sector rides on aviation recovery path to bounce back

Tourism sector rides on aviation recovery path to bounce back

By Esther Dianah 3 months ago

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 Esther Dianah 4 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 Esther Dianah 4 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 Esther Dianah 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 Esther Dianah 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 Esther Dianah 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 Esther Dianah 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 Esther Dianah 4 months ago

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

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 Esther Dianah 4 months ago

Kenya to miss growth target on budget gaps and revenue leaks

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 Esther Dianah 4 months ago

Ministry launches portal to ease trade

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 Esther Dianah 5 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 Esther Dianah 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 Esther Dianah 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 Esther Dianah 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 Esther Dianah 5 months ago

Counties urged to finalise their energy plans

M-Pesa, Safaricom and Equity top brands most loved by women

Insights drawn from the study elaborate on how the Kenyan woman drives consumer purchase decisions within her household as the primary shopper.

By Esther Dianah 5 months ago

M-Pesa, Safaricom and Equity top brands most loved by women

Future of work: Navigating market shifts, going digital

Close to one million young people graduate from institutions of higher learning and enter the labor market annually, a figure that surpasses the available work opportunities.

By Esther Dianah 5 months ago

Future of work: Navigating market shifts, going digital

Report: Kenya tops peers in youth digital potential

The ranking is attributed to Kenya's widespread use of the mobile money system, government investments in infrastructure, and initiatives focused on digital literacy.

By Esther Dianah 5 months ago

Report: Kenya tops peers in youth digital potential

Absa Bank investors get record Sh7b dividend after bank posts Sh16b profit

Absa's board has recommended a 15 per cent increase on its dividend to shareholders a final total dividend payout of Sh7.3 billion, translating to Sh1.35 per ordinary share.

By Esther Dianah 5 months ago

Absa Bank investors get record Sh7b dividend after bank posts Sh16b profit

Treasury now faulted over milk, bread tax plan in revenue push

A potential of mass layoffs looms if the Treasury's proposal to tax bread and milk comes to fruition, experts have cautioned.

By Esther Dianah 6 months ago

Treasury now faulted over milk, bread tax plan in revenue push

How local sourcing by giant firms can cut unemployment

Unilever's Emerge Accelerator Programme is an example of tangible impact; empowering women and individuals with disabilities to become suppliers.

By Esther Dianah 6 months ago

How local sourcing by giant firms can cut unemployment

Small businesses to access low-interest loans from World Bank-funded project

Small businesses can now access low-interest loans through the Supporting Access to Finance and Enterprise Recovery (SAFER) project.

By Esther Dianah 6 months ago

Small businesses to access low-interest loans from World Bank-funded project

'You must innovate to stay abreast with the trends'

Founded back in the 1980s, Kega Fashions is feeling the heat of the weak shilling and the rising cost of raw materials as well as competition from Mitumba business.

By Esther Dianah 6 months ago

'You must innovate to stay abreast with the trends'

KTB: Tourism industry near full recovery to pre-Covid levels

The tourism sector is at about 96 per cent recovery to 2019 figures, hence it is rightly on the path to an accelerated growth trajectory.

By Esther Dianah 6 months ago

KTB: Tourism industry near full recovery to pre-Covid levels

Fintech wave: Internet access spurs Kenya digital innovation

The impact of fintech on financial services and markets in Kenya is a testament to the transformative power of technology.

By Esther Dianah 6 months ago

Fintech wave: Internet access spurs Kenya digital innovation

Local auto firm asks State to incentive costs in e-mobility

The electric Tuktuks are designed to ensure optimum value for customers through better range, grade ability, and load-carrying capacity.

By Esther Dianah 6 months ago

Local auto firm asks State to incentive costs in e-mobility

Milk processor rallies farmers to conserve animal feed amid climate change

Brookside is rallying dairy farmers to prepare and conserve animal feed as a mitigation to challenges brought about by climate change.

By Esther Dianah 6 months ago

Milk processor rallies farmers to conserve animal feed amid climate change

How Treasury plans to raid your pockets to finance Sh4.2tr budget

Over the 2024-25 financial year, the government plans to borrow Sh703 billion, which is lower than the Sh785 billion that it plans to borrow by the end of the current financial year.

By Macharia Kamau and Esther Dianah 6 months ago

How Treasury plans to raid your pockets to finance Sh4.2tr budget

Ministry to host forum on financing agricultural sector

Agriculture loans and investments portfolios currently are disproportionately low compared to the agriculture sector's share of GDP.

By Esther Dianah 6 months ago

Ministry to host forum on financing agricultural sector

State seeks partners to expand digital hubs across slums

Kenya Kwanza, through its ICT agenda, seeks to build a digitally empowered nation where citizens can readily work and also get services conveniently and efficiently.

By Esther Dianah 7 months ago

State seeks partners to expand digital hubs across slums

Rising demand for bouquets as Kenyans mark Valentine's Day

Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya (FPCK) has noted a growing demand for ready bouquets by international markets as opposed to single-variety cut flowers.

By Esther Dianah 7 months ago

Rising demand for bouquets as Kenyans mark Valentine's Day

State to go after crypto and law firms in unclaimed assets' hunt

Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) has also set its eyes on government departments and agencies, courts and telcos that hold mobile money balances.

By Esther Dianah and Graham Kajilwa 7 months ago

State to go after crypto and law firms in unclaimed assets' hunt

Standard Group creates digital visitor booking system

Standard Group has developed a digital visitor booking management system that is set to redefine how businesses handle guest interactions.

By Esther Dianah 7 months ago

Standard Group creates digital visitor booking system

Kenya to chair United Nations committee on tourism

Kenya has been elected to chair the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Committee on Tourism and Competitiveness, solidifying its position as a leader in the global tourism industry.

By Esther Dianah 7 months ago

Kenya to chair United Nations committee on tourism

Safaricom and partners to back local startups

Safaricom, M-PESA Africa, and Sumitomo Corporation have launched an accelerator programme for fintech and content startups.

By Esther Dianah 8 months ago

Safaricom and partners to back local startups

Incentives to women in construction will boost their participation, says regulator

National Construction Authority Executive Director Maurice Aketch said gender stereotypes and biases discourage women from pursuing careers in construction.

By Esther Dianah 9 months ago

Incentives to women in construction will boost their participation, says regulator

Increase output of building materials, PS urges firms

PS Hinga noted that the use of locally produced materials will help in cutting the overall cost of the housing units under the Affordable Housing Programme.

By Esther Dianah 9 months ago

Increase output of building materials, PS urges firms

New boost for the women-led businesses' financial resilience

NFNV Kenya has taken steps towards enhancing the financial and economic resilience of women-led businesses using insurance products for risk mitigation.

By Esther Dianah 9 months ago

New boost for the women-led businesses' financial resilience

New survey tracks contribution of creative industry to Kenya's economy

Speaking during the launch, KNBS Director General George Obudho said that initially, the contribution of the film industry to the economy was not known.

By Esther Dianah 9 months ago

New survey tracks contribution of creative industry to Kenya's economy

Sameer starts construction of Sh260 million warehouse

The tailor-made project has been crafted to align with its tenant's distinct needs, encompassing considerations of size, layout, features, and functionality.

By Esther Dianah 9 months ago

Sameer starts construction of Sh260 million warehouse

'Cyber security key barrier to digital economy among small businesses'

A major revelation from the study is that a majority of MSMEs rank digital training and skills development as the paramount requirement for venturing into the online sphere.

By Esther Dianah 9 months ago

'Cyber security key barrier to digital economy among small businesses'

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