Lost Promise: Mumias Loses Sh5 Billion Pledge by Kenyan

Billionaire Narendra Raval has withdrawn his offer to pump Sh5 billion into Mumia Sugar Limited after uproar from Western Kenya politicians.  Raval, who is the chairman of Devki Group of…

Machakos Hawker Wins Ksh10 Million

The SportPesa Midweek Jackpot that was reset to Ksh10,000,000 million last week has been won. Shoe hawker Simon Musembi Mutisya, 36, becomes the fourth person to win the Midweek Jackpot…

Employers Seek to Stop NHF Contributions

Millions of Kenyans lost jobs in the informal sector due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this is according to Federation of Kenyan Employers (FKE) Executive Director Jacqueline Mugo. Mugo, while addressing…

KRA Wins in Ruling on Tariff For Importation of Grain

The Kenya Revenue Authority on Friday, May 28, 2021, issued a press release regarding a ruling on tariff classification for importation of grain storage silo. KRA noted that the Tax…

KEPSA Makes History With New Appointment

The Kenya Private Sector (KEPSA) has appointed Ms. Flora Mutahi as the chair of the Board taking over from Nick Nesbit. The appointment is historic as she becomes that first…

Mobile Loan Providers Go After Defaulters For Lost Millions

After a period of lull and quiet enjoyed by mobile loan defaulters – a number of mobile loan providers have rejuvenated their efforts to ensure they get back hundreds of…

Over 50 Percent of Kenyans Use Fake Phones

PETER Oliech walked into a mobile phone shop in Nairobi’s Moi Avenue to buy a smartphone for his wife. He had a budget of Ksh10,000. A nice looking lady welcomed…

Bicycle Millionaires: Nairobians Making Money From Selling Old Bikes

It’s a new business, and one which is already gaining popularity in Nairobi’s Eastlands area.  You will see bicycle shades spread across the estate  – almost now becoming an eyesore…

Motorists to Pay More For Petrol

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced new fuel prices – and it’s not good news for Kenyan motorists. Motorists will from midnight pay Ksh3.56 more to buy…

Seven Careers Degrees One Can Pursue in 2021

Many Kenyans are wondering what are the best degrees for the future – especially having gone through a grueling experience brought about by the pandemic. It is not clear how…