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Esther Dianah

Tourism board bets on groups, high-end Indian travellers to boost revenue

Kenya is banking on the increasing demand for groups and high-end travellers from India to increase its tourism share from the Asian market.

By Esther Dianah 13 days ago

Tourism board bets on groups, high-end Indian travellers to boost revenue

Settle pending bills, employers tell State as thousands laid off

Settle pending bills, employers tell State as thousands laid off

By Brian Ngugi and Esther Dianah 14 days ago

KRA rolls out trade initiatives to boost exports

KRA rolls out trade initiatives to boost exports

By Esther Dianah 15 days ago

Health funding falls 7pc amid America's WHO withdrawal

Health funding falls 7pc amid America's WHO withdrawal

By Esther Dianah 16 days ago

Parklands and Upperhill top land price surge

The average cost of an acre of land in satellite towns rose by 1.9 per cent in the period, down from 3.02 per cent in the previous quarter - the lowest rate of expansion.

By Esther Dianah 16 days ago

Parklands and Upperhill top land price surge

Investor programme to admit new cohort

Jasiri, a programme by the Allan and Gill Gray Philanthropy, is inviting applications for its programme dedicated to empowering aspiring entrepreneurs in Kenya, Rwanda, and Ethiopia.

By Esther Dianah 17 days ago

Investor programme to admit new cohort

State accused of interfering with management of tea firms

KTDA Holdings board and its 54 affiliated factory companies have faulted the government, politicians and other officials for interfering with the management of smallholder tea factories.

By Esther Dianah 22 days ago

State accused of interfering with management of tea firms

Property sector tops money laundering list in new report

The real estate sector has been ranked as one of the major avenues through which proceeds of crime are hidden.

By Esther Dianah 22 days ago

Property sector tops money laundering list in new report

Top careers with highest risk of job loss revealed

Cashiers, administrative assistants, caretakers, housekeepers, accountants and auditors, graphic designers and bank tellers are at the highest risk of job loss in the next five years.

By Esther Dianah 24 days ago

Top careers with highest risk of job loss revealed

Inaugural Africa Summit tipped to attract over Sh1b in investments

The World Chamber Federation and the Kenya Chamber of Commerce and Industry will host the inaugural Africa Summit in April this year.

By Esther Dianah 24 days ago

Inaugural Africa Summit tipped to attract over Sh1b in investments

'In the hands of my abductors and harrowing brush with death'

Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai was alledgedly kidnapped on Sunday in Kilimani, Nairobi.

By Esther Dianah 24 days ago

'In the hands of my abductors and harrowing brush with death'

Developer appoints new chairman, independent directors

Rendeavour, the operator of mixed-use development Tatu City, has announced the appointment of David Kippen as Chairman of the Board and two new board members.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

Developer appoints new chairman, independent directors

High cost of living dampens brand loyalty - survey

A new market survey has shown Kenyan consumers are giving up value for products as the high cost of living bites.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

Coffee cherry fund advance to farmers up by 500pc to Sh6.7 billion

Close to half a million small-scale farmers have borrowed Sh6.7 billion from the Coffee Cherry Advance revolving fund, with Mount Kenya counties enjoying 59.7 per cent.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

Coffee cherry fund advance to farmers up by 500pc to Sh6.7 billion

State defends livestock vaccination programme

Experts have said that the government's pronouncement on the nationwide livestock vaccination is what might have potentially led to the aggressive pushback by Kenyans.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

State defends livestock vaccination programme

State warns millers against wheat imports

The government has warned millers against the importation of more wheat into the country before exhausting locally produced harvest.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

State warns millers against wheat imports

Etihad launches direct flights between Nairobi and Abu Dhabi

Etihad Airways has resumed direct flights between Kenya and the United Arab Emirates after a four-year hiatus.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

Etihad launches direct flights between Nairobi and Abu Dhabi

How weak enforcement hamper's fight against financial crime

Kenya remains under scrutiny following its grey-listing by the Financial Action Task Force for being a risky jurisdiction on money laundering and terrorism financing.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

How weak enforcement hamper's fight against financial crime

Kendu Bay: Sleepy fishing town that no lender will bank on

The cost of accessing financial services has for many years been a major concern for residents of Kendu Bay. The small fishing town has never had a physical financial institution.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

Kendu Bay: Sleepy fishing town that no lender will bank on

Leadership gaps prompt new approach to gender parity

The lack of gender balance in leadership positions remains a pressing issue for many organisations.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

Leadership gaps prompt new approach to gender parity

Vimal Shah: Trust is crucial for growing your startup

Vimal Shah says the operating environment in Kenya and Africa, in general, makes it extra hard for startups to thrive due to the lack of proper regulations.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

Vimal Shah: Trust is crucial for growing your startup

Amsons' bid for Bamburi Cement gets Comesa approval

Amsons Group, the Tanzanian business conglomerate, has received regulatory approval from Comesa Competition Commission for its proposed acquisition of up to 100 per cent of Bamburi Cement.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

Amsons' bid for Bamburi Cement gets Comesa approval

New KPCU plan to boost coffee drinking targets schools, youth

Among the strategies to grow volumes is to attract youth into farming of the commodity. The sector faces various challenges such as high input costs, fluctuating prices and shrinking acreage.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

New KPCU plan to boost coffee drinking targets schools, youth

Kalonzo Musyoka and Okiya Omtata honoured at Peace Gala for exemplary leadership

The event's founder, Ms Evelyn Bright, stressed the importance of leaders upholding values and rejecting hate speech, a growing issue among political opponents.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

Kalonzo Musyoka and Okiya Omtata honoured at Peace Gala for exemplary leadership

SMEs to benefit from new drive to boost intra-Africa trade

Manufacturers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and exporters are set to benefit from a new initiative aimed at increasing intra-African trade.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

SMEs to benefit from new drive to boost intra-Africa trade

One dollar investment can yield Sh1,070 in digital economy, says new study

The report predicts that digital technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) will drive 70 per cent of global economic growth over the next five years.

By Esther Dianah 3 months ago

One dollar investment can yield Sh1,070 in digital economy, says new study

Amsons woos shareholders as it steps up Sh23.5b Bamburi buyout bid

Amsons Group, the Tanzanian business conglomerate, has started its marketing campaign to secure the support of Bamburi Cement shareholders following the release of a shareholder circular on Tuesday.

By Esther Dianah 3 months ago

Amsons woos shareholders as it steps up Sh23.5b Bamburi buyout bid

Northern Kenya eyes investment boost as Sh3.37b loans disbursed to MSMEs

More than 13,000 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Northern Kenya have received $26.1 million (Sh3.37 billion) financing from an impact investment fund.

By Esther Dianah 3 months ago

Northern Kenya eyes investment boost as Sh3.37b loans disbursed to MSMEs

Competition watchdog approves National Bank acquisition by Nigerian lender

The Competition Authority of Kenya has approved the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of the National Bank of Kenya by Nigerian lender, Access Bank.

By Esther Dianah 3 months ago

Competition watchdog approves National Bank acquisition by Nigerian lender

Survey: Women spending dips despite retailers' increased sales

Though people aged between 36 and 45 had the highest proportion of individuals spending more, this was offset by a large proportion of those aged 18 and 35 spending less.

By Esther Dianah 3 months ago

Survey: Women spending dips despite retailers' increased sales

KenGen profit jumps 35 per cent to Sh6.8b on higher power output

Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has posted a Sh.6.8 billion profit after tax for the year ended June 2024, representing a 35 per cent increase from the previous year.

By Esther Dianah 3 months ago

KenGen profit jumps 35 per cent to Sh6.8b on higher power output

Boda boda business on the wane as lenders shy away

The motorcycle business has dropped significantly on the back of the prevailing high cost of living and as financial institutions scale back lending to households.

By Esther Dianah 3 months ago

Boda boda business on the wane as lenders shy away

Lack of awareness blamed for low MSMEs tax revenues

To ensure compliance and increase revenue collection from the MSME sector, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) says it working on ways to increase tax awareness.

By Esther Dianah 3 months ago

Lack of awareness blamed for low MSMEs tax revenues

Ministry launches plan to increase revenue from tourism levy

The Tourism Fund's strategic plan for the period 2024-29 aims to overcome challenges faced by the tourism sector and harness the potential in the industry.

By Esther Dianah 3 months ago

Ministry launches plan to increase revenue from tourism levy

Habil Olaka: My 14-year journey in building the bankers' lobby

According to Dr Habil Olaka, most of the shocks that have hit the Kenyan economy are externally driven.

By Esther Dianah 3 months ago

Habil Olaka: My 14-year journey in building the bankers' lobby

High energy costs, unpredictable taxes cut private sector efficiency

Unpredictable tax regimes, high energy costs, and a lack of tax policies have been cited as major issues that negatively impact Kenya's trade and industry sectors.

By Esther Dianah 4 months ago

High energy costs, unpredictable taxes cut private sector efficiency

Agencies in fresh plan to market Kenyan coffee

Two State agencies have partnered in a new initiative that is expected to enhance marketing of Kenyan coffee locally and abroad.

By Esther Dianah 4 months ago

Agencies in fresh plan to market Kenyan coffee

Mwalimu Sacco eyes asset base of over Sh100 billion in two years

Mwalimu National Sacco says it is projecting to increase its asset base from Sh66.4 billion to Sh100 billion by 2026, representing a three per cent upward growth.

By Esther Dianah 4 months ago

Mwalimu Sacco eyes asset base of over Sh100 billion in two years

Ruto's agriculture rebound buoyed by favourable weather and fertiliser

The agricultural sector rebounded strongly last year influencing the Kenyan economy to grow by 5.6 per cent in that year, compared to the 4.9 per cent growth rate in the previous year.

By Esther Dianah 4 months ago

Ruto's agriculture rebound buoyed by favourable weather and fertiliser

Bamburi Cement confirms Sh25b bid from Savannah Clinker

Bamburi Cement has confirmed receipt of a Sh25.4 billion bid from Savannah Clinker to acquire its entire shareholding.

By Esther Dianah 4 months ago

Bamburi Cement confirms Sh25b bid from Savannah Clinker

Business picks up after Gen Z's anti-tax protests die out

Kenya's business environment recorded a mild recovery in August, with firms raising their output levels for the first time in three months.

By Esther Dianah 5 months ago

Business picks up after Gen Z's anti-tax protests die out

Business activities picked up in August as Gen Z demos die out

Kenya's business environment recorded a mild recovery in August, with firms raising their output levels for the first time in three months.

By Esther Dianah 5 months ago

Business activities picked up in August as Gen Z demos die out

Association wants state to reinstate ban on export of raw macadamia

The Macadamia Nuts Association of Kenya (MACNUT) has asked the government to re-evaluate the policy allowing the export of unprocessed macadamia.

By Esther Dianah 5 months ago

Association wants state to reinstate ban on export of raw macadamia

Land dispute blocks LTWP from cashing in on carbon credits trade

Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) says it is unable to offset its carbon credits due to a protracted land dispute with the local community in Marsabit County.

By Esther Dianah 5 months ago

Land dispute blocks LTWP from cashing in on carbon credits trade

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