Topic: Business
Fuel Consumption Drops Despite Gov't Efforts To Lower Prices
According to the Lead Economic Indicator by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), petrol consumption dropped by four per cent, diesel by 2.5 per cent and kerosene by 41.29 per cent.
According to the Lead Economic Indicator by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), petrol consumption dropped by four per cent, diesel by 2.5 per cent and kerosene by 41.29 per cent.
Safaricom's M-Pesa Revenues Rise To Sh77.22bn
The company reported a 25.6% rise in chargeable transactions per active customer within a month, reaching 37.37 transactions. Over the same period, the total transaction value on M-Pesa increased by 10.7%, amounting to Sh20.85 trillion.
The company reported a 25.6% rise in chargeable transactions per active customer within a month, reaching 37.37 transactions. Over the same period, the total transaction value on M-Pesa increased by 10.7%, amounting to Sh20.85 trillion.
Government To Introduce Business Law Bill To Enhance Investment
The Business Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 aims to improve compliance with Kenyan standards, eliminate substandard goods, and promote sustainable business practices.
The Business Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 aims to improve compliance with Kenyan standards, eliminate substandard goods, and promote sustainable business practices.
Safaricom Has Injected Ksh. 983 Billion To Kenya's Economy This Year
Safaricom has made a substantial contribution to the Kenyan economy, injecting KES 983 billion and supporting over 1.28 million jobs in the past financial year, according to the company’s 13th Sustainable Business Report, launched October 23
Safaricom has made a substantial contribution to the Kenyan economy, injecting KES 983 billion and supporting over 1.28 million jobs in the past financial year, according to the company’s 13th Sustainable Business Report, launched October 23
Muslim Leaders Want Gov’t To Stop Promoting Miraa Sale
Muslim leaders in the country want the government to immediately stop promoting the sale of miraa or khat by funding farmers or collecting taxes from farmers and businessmen, saying the crop has caused untold destruction of individuals and families.
Muslim leaders in the country want the government to immediately stop promoting the sale of miraa or khat by funding farmers or collecting taxes from farmers and businessmen, saying the crop has caused untold destruction of individuals and families.
Bread To Cost Ksh.80 If Proposed Excise Duty On Cooking Oil Passes, Manufacturers Warn
Local edible oil manufacturers have warned that the proposed 25 per cent excise duty on vegetable oils under the 2024 Finance Bill will shoot the price of cooking oil up 80 per cent.
Local edible oil manufacturers have warned that the proposed 25 per cent excise duty on vegetable oils under the 2024 Finance Bill will shoot the price of cooking oil up 80 per cent.
Win For Bomas Of Kenya CEO As Court Lifts His Suspension, Orders Unconditional Reinstatement
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has directed the Bomas of Kenya (BoK) board to 'unconditionally' lift the suspension of its CEO Peter Gitaa Koria as communicated vide a letter dated November 20, 2023.
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has directed the Bomas of Kenya (BoK) board to 'unconditionally' lift the suspension of its CEO Peter Gitaa Koria as communicated vide a letter dated November 20, 2023.
Google To Destroy Browsing Data To Settle Consumer Privacy Lawsuit
Google agreed to destroy billions of data records to settle a lawsuit claiming it secretly tracked the internet use of people who thought they were browsing privately.
Google agreed to destroy billions of data records to settle a lawsuit claiming it secretly tracked the internet use of people who thought they were browsing privately.
KEMSA Wins Best Quality Leadership Award 2024 By European Society For Quality Research
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has put Kenya on the world map after winning the Best Quality Leadership Award 2024, which is conferred by the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR).
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has put Kenya on the world map after winning the Best Quality Leadership Award 2024, which is conferred by the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR).
Pilot Found Drunk Before Flight Sentenced To 10 Months Prison
A Delta Airlines pilot was sentenced to 10 months in prison for reporting for duty at Scotland’s Edinburgh Airport while drunk, according to a court statement.
A Delta Airlines pilot was sentenced to 10 months in prison for reporting for duty at Scotland’s Edinburgh Airport while drunk, according to a court statement.
African Cocoa Plants Run Out Of Beans As Global Chocolate Crisis Deepens
Major African cocoa plants in Ivory Coast and Ghana have stopped or cut processing because they cannot afford to buy beans, four trading sources said, meaning chocolate prices around the world are likely to soar.
Major African cocoa plants in Ivory Coast and Ghana have stopped or cut processing because they cannot afford to buy beans, four trading sources said, meaning chocolate prices around the world are likely to soar.
‘Apple Employs 23,000 Kenyans In Nairobi,’ Ruto Now Says
President William Ruto hailed the strides Kenya has made in the technology sector in his speech at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, UAE, on Tuesday.
President William Ruto hailed the strides Kenya has made in the technology sector in his speech at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, UAE, on Tuesday.
MP Moves To Court, Challenges Prosecution Of Controller Of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o
The petition filed by Nyamira Member of Parliament Stephen Mogaka lists the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) as respondents.
The petition filed by Nyamira Member of Parliament Stephen Mogaka lists the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) as respondents.
Man Set Barber Shop On Fire To Move Owner
Charges accuse a man of intentionally setting fire to a barbershop in Shoreview, allegedly to force the owner to move the shop to Columbia Heights.
Charges accuse a man of intentionally setting fire to a barbershop in Shoreview, allegedly to force the owner to move the shop to Columbia Heights.
Effective Communication Skills Lacking Among Kenyan Job Applicants - Report
A new report launched by the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has identified effective communication as the most lacking social skill among job among seekers.
A new report launched by the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has identified effective communication as the most lacking social skill among job among seekers.
Man Crushed To Death By Robotic Arm That Mistook Him For Box Of Vegetables
The man, South Korean news agency Yonhap reports, was examining the robotic arm's sensor at a local factory when the machine erroneously confused him for a box of bell peppers.
The man, South Korean news agency Yonhap reports, was examining the robotic arm's sensor at a local factory when the machine erroneously confused him for a box of bell peppers.
India Wants To Bar Pilots And Flight Attendants From Using Perfume
It would be difficult to find an airline that didn’t consider a pilot flying while drunk a fireable offense. But a newly proposed regulation in India could also take action against pilots who use perfume.
It would be difficult to find an airline that didn’t consider a pilot flying while drunk a fireable offense. But a newly proposed regulation in India could also take action against pilots who use perfume.
Counterfeit Seedlings Leading Contributor Of Poor Harvests – KALRO
The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has decried the continued sale and distribution of counterfeit seed products leading to farmers acquiring fake seeds and ending up with poor or no harvests.
The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has decried the continued sale and distribution of counterfeit seed products leading to farmers acquiring fake seeds and ending up with poor or no harvests.
A Walk Down Memory Lane, Google Celebrates It's 25th Birthday With A Special Doodle
The world's largest search engine, Google, is marking its 25th birthday today with a unique doodle. Although Google Inc. was founded on September 4, the firm has been commemorating its birthday on September 27 for more than ten years.
The world's largest search engine, Google, is marking its 25th birthday today with a unique doodle. Although Google Inc. was founded on September 4, the firm has been commemorating its birthday on September 27 for more than ten years.
Gov't Spends Ksh.3.16B Daily On Debt Repayments - Controller Of Budget
A report by the Office of the Controller of Budget is painting a gloomy picture with statistics indicating that a whopping 83 per cent of all revenues collected by the government have been spent on debt repayment.
A report by the Office of the Controller of Budget is painting a gloomy picture with statistics indicating that a whopping 83 per cent of all revenues collected by the government have been spent on debt repayment.
