Category: Business
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Photo credit/Pexels Even in her wildest dreams, Jane Mango could never have envisioned becoming a tractor operator. Her plan, when she graduated from KCA University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in education, was to find a job and settle down as a respectable teacher of mathematics and business studies. However, today, she is on…
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The Equity Bancassurance Intermediary Ltd team led by the Principal Officer, Jane Njeru (3rd left), during the 2025 Think Business Insurance Awards. In recent years, the banking industry has seen a notable shift towards integrating insurance services, a strategy known as bancassurance. Before setting up standalone insurance businesses, Equity Life Assurance, Equity Health Insurance, and…
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Fire fighters putting out a fire In the midst of Kenya’s vibrant hustle and bustle, where opportunities and challenges coexist, it’s easy to overlook one key aspect of financial security: insurance. While life is full of possibilities, it’s also filled with uncertainties. Accidents, illnesses, and even catastrophic events like fires can strike unexpectedly, threatening our…
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Life is unpredictable, often throwing unexpected challenges our way. For many families, financial security can be fragile, especially when unforeseen events disrupt their stability. Consider Zawadi who sat at her kitchen table, with a stack of medical bills in front of her. Her husband, Michael, had been in a serious car accident three months ago.…
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Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia inaugurated a new container terminal at Mogadishu port this week, nearly doubling the country’s cargo-handling capacity in a move officials say will spur economic growth and strengthen regional trade links. The terminal increases throughput from 150,000 to 250,000 twenty-foot equivalent units, positioning Mogadishu to compete with established regional hubs such…
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FILE – Kenyan President William Ruto greets supporters in Meru while holding a bundle of freshly harvested khat during a rally with local farmers. Mogadishu (HOL) — Kenya is intensifying efforts to expand its khat exports, placing the stimulant leaf at the center of President William Ruto’s trade agenda, even as disputes and competition threaten…
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Cairo (HOL) — The Arab League has agreed to cancel 75 percent of Somalia’s debts after Mogadishu requested relief from nearly four decades of unpaid annual membership contributions, Somali officials said Tuesday. Somali Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the Arab League, Ali Abdi Aware, called the decision a “historic achievement” during the League’s…
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An aerial drone photo taken on April 3, 2024 shows a city view in Nairobi, Kenya. (Xinhua/Han Xu) China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) to foster bilateral trade and mutual exchanges.…
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Last Updated on 4 minutes by Agencies for Kenya Online News Proto Energy Limited’s sustainability efforts have resulted in a saving of 7,085.76 tonnes of CO2 in the first half of 2025, the company has revealed in its latest Sustainability Report. This reduction is equivalent to the environmental benefit of growing 4,723.84 hectares of eucalyptus…
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Last Updated on 7 minutes by Agencies for Kenya Online News Standard Bank Group has announced strategic leadership appointments within its Africa Regions business, underscoring its commitment to continued growth, strengthening its regional franchises, and leveraging the extensive expertise within its organisation. These transitions are effective September 1, 2025. Dr Joshua Oigara has been appointed as…