Kenya private sector activity slowdown eases in July -PMI
Market News
Kenya’s private sector activity contracted in July for the third consecutive month, contributing to the overall downturn in the sector
By David Indeje
·Month: August 2017
Cytonn Investments awards best Financial Advisors in Q2’2017
Investment
Cytonn Investments awarded four of it’s best performing Financial Advisors in Q2’2017 as a show of the firm’s continuous effort
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Kenya receives MV Jambo ferry from Turkey easing congestion in Likoni
Investment
Kenya has received its new MV Jambo ferry, built at Ozata shipyards in Turkey aimed easing congestion and being able
By David Indeje
·General Motors East Africa is now Isuzu East Africa Ltd
Market News
General Motors East Africa has changed its name to Isuzu East Africa Ltd after obtaining required regulatory approvals. This is
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Telkom Appoints Catherine Olaka as its Chief Human Resources Officer
Investment
Telkom has appointed Catherine Olaka as its Chief Human Resources Officer. Catherine, a HR generalist, has a proven track record
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Kenya election campaigns to end on Saturday – IEBC
Government and Policy
Political campaigns will end on Saturday Kenya’s electoral body has announced with top political leadership of two major parties including
By David Indeje
·Equity Bank Shuts its ATMs to trim costs as it leverages on mobile banking
Market News
Equity Bank has started closing some of its automated teller machines (ATMs) as the lender shifts customers to alternative channels- agency
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Sweet Potatoes Retailing at an Average Ksh 3,300 in Kenya
Commodity Watch
A 98 kilogram bag of sweet potatoes was retailing at an average market price of 3,300 shillings. The highest price
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Kenya imported over 5 million bags of maize in the last three months
Commodity Watch
The Ministry of Agriculture announced that 5,084,283 bags (equivalent to 457.59 thousand tonnes) of maize has been imported in the
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Uber offers free rides to polling stations for Persons with disabilities
Lifestyle
Uber has partnered with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to ferry Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs) to and
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