Category: Business
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Five wellheads in Olkaria, in Kenya’s Rift Valley region [Photo Credits: Esipisu/IPS] Olkaria was supposed to symbolize Kenya’s big leap into the future — a geothermal valley where battery-powered vehicles and AI-ready data halls could coexist, each feeding off carbon-free steam rising from the earth. Two headline projects embodied that promise: Aquilastar’s EV plant in…
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File image of Kenya Power technicians The counties set to experience the blackouts include Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Trans Nzoia, Kericho, Makueni, Busia, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Nyeri, Kiambu, Mombasa, Taita Taveta, and Meru. Kenya Power has announced scheduled power interruptions in parts of 13 counties on Thursday, October 2. In a statement on Wednesday, October 1, the…
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KRA offices KRA provides specific guidance on implementing the changes stipulated in the Finance Act 2025. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has given employers fresh guidance on applying income tax deductions, reliefs, and exemptions following recent amendments to the tax law. In a statement released on Thursday, October 2, the tax agency informed employers, employees, and…
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File image of Kenya Power technicians Kenya Power has announced planned power interruptions in parts of eight counties, including Nairobi and Kisumu, on Friday. Kenya Power has announced planned power interruptions in parts of eight counties on Friday, October 3. In a statement on Thursday, October 2, the company said the outages are scheduled to…
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Asian fast-fashion giant Shein has chosen France as the location to open its first permanent physical outlets. It will occupy concessions in department stores first in Paris, followed by five others in the cities of Dijon, Reims, Grenoble, Angers and Limoges. The fashion brand has become best known for its discounted and trendy clothes, but…
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Kenya Power has announced scheduled power interruptions in parts of 13 counties on Thursday, October 2. In a statement on Wednesday, October 1, the company said the outages which will run from morning to late evening are meant to allow for maintenance works. The counties set to experience the blackouts include Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Trans…
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A new research study by the Africa Economic Research Consortium (AERC) has urged policymakers to prioritise access to clean energy solutions, particularly for women in rural areas, to cushion households from the ongoing impacts of global economic shocks. The study, titled “Gendered Differences in Household Cooking Coping Strategies for the Russia-Ukraine War in Kenya,” reveals that disruptions…
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Two Kenyan Instagram celebrities have sparked debate after sharing their shopping experiences abroad. Actress Minne Kariuki, currently in the UK, shared her surprise after a casual trip to the store, noting how household essentials and basic commodities were far more affordable than in Kenya. She highlighted the huge difference in cost, leaving her followers comparing…
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The State Department for Agriculture, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, is implementingthe Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme (INReMP). The Programme is co-financed by the Government of Kenya and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and aims to improve rural households’food, nutrition, and income security within a sustainable and climate-resilient ecosystem.The Programme…
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Job Description To provide comprehensive and accurate investigation, diagnosis and resolution of all high touch client inquiries, requests, compliments and complaints to maintain positive client experience and minimise risk and losses to Corporate & Investment Banking. Qualifications Type of Qualification: First degree Experience RequiredService Management3-4 years Additional Information Behavioural Competencies Technical Competencies: