Category: Economy&Finance
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A phone logged on to TikTok. /NEW YORK TIMES Itumbi noted that the government has overhauled its advertising approach, shifting from traditional manual methods to digital platforms where most audiences now engage with content. In fact, he pointed out that one of President Ruto’s earliest directives in 2022 was to allocate at least 30 percent of…
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An image of plants growing on coins. /EARTH.ORG Kenya’s corporate landscape is changing. For decades, company reports were mostly about revenues, profits, and shareholder value. Today, more and more firms are publishing sustainability reports — detailed accounts of how they are managing their environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance standards. In the past year alone,…
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Addis Ababa (HOL) — The Executive Director of the National Climate Fund (NCF), Liban Obsiye, has emphasized that national coordination, ownership, and leadership are essential for the success of climate finance investments at the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Regional Dialogue with Africa, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Thursday. Speaking at a special session…
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American construction company Bechtel Executive is set to begin work on the Sh300 billion Nairobi-Mombasa expressway. The road will be built and owned by a private investor after the Kenyan government declined to take a loan to fund the mega highway, in a bid to curb the ballooning public debt. On Tuesday, Transport and Infrastructure…
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The Kenya Railways is on Thursday set to add a second Madaraka Express commuter train on the Nairobi-Mombasa route. The additional train will operate in the afternoon, departing Nairobi at 2:15 pm daily, and arrive in Mombasa Mombasa at 7:30 pm while that from Mombasa will leave at 2:15 pm and arrive in the…
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In the last two years, Kenya’s b’etting scene has faced a storm, and much of the disruption can be linked to one fast-rising predicti0n platform—SokaFans. Unlike the unreliable tips that left countless punters disappointed in the past, SokaFans has built its name on accuracy and consistency, offering football predicti0ns that actually deliver. For many, it has become…
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At only 26, Joseph Kinyua from Nairobi has become a local success story, living a life many people can only dream of. His six-bedroom home stands proudly in his neighbourhood, and right outside, six sleek luxury cars line the driveway—clear signs of how far he has come. But not too long ago, things were very…
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A storm of corruption allegations is brewing in Kiminini Sub-County, Trans Nzoia county, where members of KISINA Farmers’ Cooperative Society accuse local agricultural officers of extortion. According to the cooperative’s secretary, Daniel Chetambe Wamalwa, county officials have been demanding up to 50 percent of the cooperative’s earnings as kickbacks — a burden that risks crippling…
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Many business owners work hard every day to build something that will last. They invest money, time, and energy into their shops, companies, or farms. Yet, along the way, challenges come. Some people lose stock to theft, others face jealous competitors, and some even deal with sudden financial losses that do not make sense. Running…
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Optiven Limited Significant Milestones Overview 2025 The fourth quarter is officially with us. Happy New Month. As we look ahead, we cannot fail to acknowledge that the third quarter proved to be a period of significant milestones. It was also a time of strategic advancements for Optiven. Under the visionary leadership of Dr. George Wachiuri,…