KBA Launches 2019 KAA Chonjo Awareness Campaign
Central Bank of Kenya Governor Patrick Njoroge on Friday presided over the launch of Kaa Chonjo campaign which is an initiative of Kenya Bankers Association in partnership with VISA, Safaricom, [...]
Mauritian fund manager Axis Acquires Kenyan audit firm Livingstone Associates
Audit firm, Livingstone Associates, an affiliate of Deloitte Kenya has been acquired by Mauritian fund manager Axis following the approval by the Competition Authority of Kenya. In a gazette notice, [...]Data: An Integral Part of China’s New Belt and Road Initiative Strategy in Africa
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta secured a $1.75 billion Konza Data Center and Smart Cities deal to be undertaken by Huawei, during the just-completed secondBelt and Road Initiative (BRI)forum in Beijing, [...]Global startup incubator Antler' Launches in Kenya
Global accelerator, Antler has launched its operations in Nairobi as it seeks to accommodate at least 40 “future founders” who will come up with startups that Antler will invest in. [...]Safaricom reports record Sh 63 Billion profit, declares Sh 75 Billion dividend payout
Safaricom has released its full-year results for the period ended 31st March with net income increasing by 14.7% to a record Sh 63.4 billion while revenue rising by 7% to [...]
Kenya Govt bans media ads on Betting and Gambling between 6 am and 10 pm
Kenya's Ministry of Interior and Co-ordination of National government and the Betting control and licensing board have issued a statement banning all outdoor ads on gambling, betting advertisements on social [...]
Kenyan Employees prefer growth and learning opportunities over salary report
Kenyan employees seek learning opportunities, availability of promotions, professional training, positive company culture and supportive management from their employers. These insights are according to an employer brand survey released today [...]World Bank Approves $250 Million for Kenya Govt's Affordable Housing Program
The World Bank has approved a $250 million International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) loan to support the Government's affordable housing agenda. The Kenya Affordable Housing Finance Project (KAHFP) will [...]Safaricom’s New CEO to be revealed in June
Kenya’s top telecommunications company expects a new CEO in six weeks according to information published on Bloomberg. It follows a rigorous selection process that saw 40 applicants trimmed down to [...]Fitch Ratings rates Kenya's Long term debt B+
Fitch Ratings, one of the three major Credit Rating Agencies in the world, sees Kenya's economic outlook as stable with a long-term debt rating of B+. The favourable ranking is [...]Kenya Airways on an expansion drive despite six years of accumulated losses
Kenya’s national airline plans to increase its fleet and expand its route network in 2019. The airline has its eyes on Rome and Geneva as possible new routes by June [...]Barriers to roping the informal economy into pension coverage
When comes to social security in retirement, more attention is on formal employees who contribute through an employer that has enrolled them in a registered pension scheme. That however only [...]
