Victor Amadala
The Star, Kenya
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Kenyan learners need knowledge on job market – ELSAT
More than half of graduates not suited to their career choice, survey shows. → Read More
KQ reinstates provident fund after two-year tussle
It was the major reason why pilots downed tools in November last year → Read More
L’Oréal names Yassine Bakkari as new MD East Africa
His appointment comes as the global cosmetics giant implements its ambitious sustainability programme → Read More
TransCentury cleared to reopen Sh2.03bn offer
The firm had offered 1,876,013,830 new shares. → Read More
National Bank appoints George Odhiambo as new MD
He has also served in various leadership roles in banks locally and internationally. → Read More
Mogo unveils tool to teach financial discipline
Today, 16.1 per cent of the country's population is surviving on $1.9 or Sh235 per day. → Read More
Inflation to drop below 7.5% by end of March
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is confident that the current high cost of living will ease by March. Speaking at the the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, CBK governor Patrick Njoroge said inflation will fall within its target range of 7.5 in the first quarter of 2023 on sound monetary measures taken. "We are not comfortable with where it is now, but are comfortable that it's coming… → Read More
Tough times push bands to influencer marketing to cut costs
Brands in Africa have turned to social media marketing to cut high operational costs amid ongoing economic uncertainties in the global market. The latest survey by Meltwater, an international leader in SaaS tools for tracking and analysing traditional and digital media and Influencer marketing shows TikTok is taking over as the most used tool. "With brand awareness as a priority, more than half… → Read More
Safaricom share likely to sink below Sh20 on investor flight
The live stock market trader tracked the telco's share at Sh19.95 before gaining. → Read More
NSE shaken as major stocks, led by Safaricom, tumble
Safaricom's share price dropped to hit Sh22 on January 9, the lowest in a decade. Other indices like the anchor NSE 20 and NSE 25 also dropped declining by 0.6 per cent and 1.2 per cent, respectively. → Read More
Hustler Fund disburses Sh14 billion in 40 days
At least 24 million transaction have been made since December 1 → Read More
Workshop Offices brings meeting spaces in Nairobi
It is then expected to grow at a CAGR of 14 per cent from 2026 and reach $70,072.0 million in 2031. → Read More
Agri startups to access Sh6.5 million grants in O-Farms programme
In Kenya, the programme is implemented by E4Impact Accelerator. → Read More
Banks line up billions for scholarships as schools set to reopen
Co-op Bank, Equity , KCB, Family Bank and Stanbic are expected to spend close to Sh3bn. → Read More
Diaspora workers take up side hustle to send money back home
One in 9 people worldwide relies on money sent from friends and relatives who have migrated abroad for work → Read More
Private sector activities rises to 11-months high as inflation ease
Companies raised their output prices to the smallest extent since August. → Read More
KCB projects inflation to ease to 6.7%
The annual inflation averaged 7.6 per cent in 2022 compared to 6.1 per cent in 2021. → Read More
Kenya to host 6th edition of Africa Agri Expo in February
Kenya is set to host the 6th edition of the Africa Agri Expo in February 2023, aimed at bringing the entire agricultural value chain under one roof. The two-day event is expected to open up a vibrant platform for agribusiness experts, top global companies and key policymakers to explore the commercial opportunities in the continent through effective meetings and networking sessions. Endorsed by… → Read More
UK beauty brand, The Body Shop eyes E.Africa with Kenyan launch
It has also disclosed plans to launch an e-commerce platform in 2023. → Read More
Digital fraud higher around Christmas period
At least 5.4 per cent of e-commerce transactions during the period under review were suspected to be fraudulent. Digital holiday shopping fraud in Kenya went up by 42 per cent in the period leading to the Christmas holidays → Read More