Mastercard Foundation Commits to Addressing Youth Unemployment in Africa
Headlines
The Mastercard Foundation on March 22 made an announcement on a commitment to allow 30 million African youth, particularly young
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Month: March 2018
NSSF in Trouble After Chinese Contractor Demands KES 6.9 Billion Compensation
Government and Policy
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is in trouble after China Jiangxi, a Chinese contractor, demanded a 6.9-billion-shilling compensation for
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Equity Group Registers 14% Growth on Profits After Tax
Headlines
Equity Group has reported a 14 percent growth in Profit After Tax for the year ended December 2017 to 18.9
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ERC to Reduce Cost of Electricity for Small Power Generators
Market News
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is set to reduce the electricity cost charged by small power generators to households not
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A USD1 Billion Africa Energy Guarantee Facility Launched for Sub-Saharan Africa
Investment
African Trade Insurance (ATI) and European Investment Bank (EIB) have launched a USD1 Billion Renewable Energy Facility for sub-Saharan Africa.
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The Free Trade Pact: What it means for Africa
Headlines
During the week, African leaders gathered in Kigali Rwanda and did something that they would have done ages ago; signing
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·KNH On the Spot Again After Another Surgery Gone Wrong
Lifestyle
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) is, once again in the spotlight after claims of a cesarean surgery gone wrong. Susan Nekesa
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Kenya Power Top Gainer of the Day as Standard Group Staggers
Headlines
Kenya Power and Lighting Company was the top gainer of the day at the Nairobi Securities Exchange on Wednesday. The
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LG Electronics Earns CES 2018 Best TV Product Honors
Technology
Earlier this year, LG Electronics (LG) was honored with more than 90 awards at CES® 2018, led by the Official
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Co-operative Bank Becomes the First to Cut Down Lending Rates to 13.5%
Market News
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has become the first lender to cut down its lending rate from 14 percent to
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