Kenya
Vai alla Scheda Paese »There comes a time when the nation is more important than an individual.
— George Saitoti
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East Africa: What Makes Nairobi the Only African City in Global Investors Top Five Watchlist
[East African] Nairobi is on the global watchlist of top five fast modernising cities that are attracting new global business on growing realisation that big companies cannot operate from one sub-Saharan location in South Africa.
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Big Read: Towns face a bleak future as the end of long-distance truck transport nears
Maai Mahiu town is a hothouse of commerce. Bus parks burst with people heading to various destinations. Boda boda operators tear across the dusty streets, ferrying passengers from one part of the town to the other. Others hunch over their motorbikes, waiting for clients in the hot sun. Cart pullers ...
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Political dynasties prepare to take seats in 2017
For years political families have ruled and wielded power over Kenya's economy and society and this year the children of 'royalty' run for election. Do they have a birthright? Dynasties appear to be taking root. Family brand names carry cachet, some dating back to the freedom struggle. This, along with ...
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Jubilee mole claims 'hurt extremely', Raila failed as mentor - Ababu
Budalangi MP Ababu Namwamba, who quit ODM to chart his own political path, has said he was "extremely hurt" by claims he was a Jubilee mole. Ababu told Citizen TV on Tuesday that he asked party leader Raila Odinga for the way forward after the allegations were made. "There was ...
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Kenya: Focus on Senate as it reconvenes to decide on election laws
The spotlight will be on the Senate as it reconvenes for a second special sitting today to deliberate over the contentious amendments to the new elections law.
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Business: KTB confident of tourism sector growth despite polls fever
Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is confident of sustaining the sector's growth momentum from last year despite 2017 being an election year.
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Business: Ben Chumo bows out as Kenya Power names Ken Tarus acting CEO
Ben Chumo has retired as the Managing Director of Kenya Power after attaining the age of 60.
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Business: Four customers win cars in sales promotion
Rana Auto Selection rewarded four customers with brand-new cars in a competition dubbed ‘Rana Mega Draw' held in Kisumu.
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Business: Boost for Kenya as French firms keen to start local operations
A number of French companies have shown interest to start operations in Kenya. This offers a big boost to the country's job-creation efforts.
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Business: Jubilee Insurance unveils painting competition
Jubilee Holdings Ltd has unveiled a painting competition that will take place in 41 counties across Kenya.
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Business: Passengers' fury after KQ and Jambojet flight disruptions
Kenya Airways (KQ) and its low-cost subsidiary Jambojet have been criticised for leaving their passengers stranded at airports.
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Business: Global leadership initiative for schools launched in Kenya
Kenyan schools will now be able to access a leadership programme that seeks to empower primary and secondary school children with leadership and life skills.
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ANC hits out at religious group for advice on election law
Party accuses the Inter-Faith Council of Kenya of being partisan.
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EACC probing Mombasa County Sh1bn garbage tender scandal
Spokesman says report ‘soon’ as Senator Omar accuses Governor Joho of overseeing Sh1bn scam
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IEBC selection panel meets as integrity queries hit nominees
The IEBC selection panel reconvenes today to discuss damning and embarrassing allegations against some of its nominees, which has exposed it to public ridicule. The panel, made up mostly of top religious leaders, has been bogged down by integrity claims against some of the nominees to the electoral commission, including ...
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'Clear statistics' show Raila won 2007 poll - SK Macharia
ODM leader Raila Odinga won the 2007 general election, Royal Media Services owner SK Macharia has said, adding "we have clear statistics". Macharia made the claim while making a presentation on the election laws debate in Parliament on Tuesday. "The one who was declared the winner in 2007 was not ...
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Business News: Kenya seeks to go one better in conference tourism in 2017
Kenya is keen to build on the success of last year as a major conference tourism destination. Among the high-profile international events to be staged in the country this year include the Aid and Development Africa Summit in Nairobi.
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Business News: World Bank's IFC to acquire 10 per cent stake in Britam for Sh3.6b
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has made an entry into Kenya's insurance industry by acquiring a significant stake in Britam Holdings Ltd.
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Business News: Falling exports to EAC signal Kenya's weaker grip on region
Kenya's exports to the East African Community (EAC) fell by more than 27 per cent in the third quarter of 2016 further, loosening the country's grip on the key regional market.
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Business: Investors burn their fingers again as Sh100b lost at NSE
Investors at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) lost over a Sh100 billion in 2016 after a majority of stocks across all counters saw their values eroded.
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Business News: Investors burn their fingers again as Sh100b lost at NSE
Investors at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) lost over a Sh100 billion in 2016 after a majority of stocks across all counters saw their values eroded.