Government, Airbnb Differ on CCTV Use in Common Areas
The government and global short-term rental listing company Airbnb are reading from different scripts on the use of security cameras in the accommodation facilities. Following the increase in crimes, including [...]
Online Gig Workers Left Stranded as Remotasks Exits Kenya
Remotasks, a pay-per-task platform, has halted its operations in Kenya and blocked its users from accessing the website. Remotasks users report that since Mar 8, they have encountered an error [...]Kigali Gears Up for Africa CEO Forum 2024
The 2024 Africa CEO Forum, scheduled for May 16th and 17th in Kigali, Rwanda, will gather over 2,000 CEOs, investors, and public sector leaders from across Africa and beyond. “We [...]
US Sanctions Crown Bus, 15 Others, for Terror Financing
The United States has sanctioned Kenyan-based transport company Crown Bus and 15 other companies and individuals for facilitating Al-Shabaab's $100million annual income flows. “Today’s action is part of a multifaceted [...]Kenya Bankers Association's CEO Habil Olaka to Retire in March
The Kenya Bankers Association has appointed Raimond Molenje as acting CEO after announcing the looming retirement of long-serving CEO Dr. Habil Olaka. During his tenure, Olaka led the introduction of [...]GoK Directs All Its Electronic Advertising to KBC
The Government Advertising Agency (GAA) has authorized the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) to handle all public sector advertising in an attempt to revive the ailing parastatal. All public sector electronic [...]
Kenya Woos Egyptian Investors with EU, US Trade Deals
Kenya is banking on its trade deal with the European Union and its central location in East Africa to woo Egyptian investors to the country, government officials said during the [...]Uber Launches Premium Service in Nairobi
Uber has introduced a premium service called Uber Comfort tailored to cater to customers' unique preferences in Nairobi. When hailing a ride on the app, customers opting for Uber Comfort [...]CEOs Reluctant to Change Business Models Despite Economic Challenges: PwC
East African CEOs believe their current business models will weather economic turbulence to remain viable for the next decade, according to the PwC East African CEOs survey. The CEOs indicated [...]Ethiopian Airlines Unveils First $55 Million E-Commerce Hub in Africa
Ethiopian AirlinesGroup has launched a $55 million e-commerce logistics facility at Bole International Airport, inside the Ethiopian Cargo Logistics premises. We have implemented high-end technologies in the infrastructure that [...]KenGen Posts Ksh 4.8 bn Profit Before Tax, Tax Expenses Rise by 26%
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) half-year net revenue rose 8.4 per cent to Ksh 24.7 billion for the half year to December 31, 2023. “The operational environment for the [...]EU Parliament Approves Economic Partnership with Kenya
European Union Parliament has approved the Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) signed in December last year. It also opens opportunities for the EU in trade and investment in Kenya, spurring [...]
