Kenya
Vai alla Scheda Paese »There comes a time when the nation is more important than an individual.
— George Saitoti
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Kenyans abuzz as 'Jesus' spotted walking barefoot on Moi Avenue
Business came to a halt in the CBD as a man who looked like Jesus was spotted along Moi Avenue on Wednesday evening. Dressed in a long rob, the long-haired, thick-bearded 'Jesus' drew people’s attention as he made his way barefoot through the street. His appearance resembled that of the ...
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South Korean President Geun-hye bought 360 Viagra pills on Kenyan visit - reports
South Korean President Park Geun-hye has defended the purchase of hundreds of erectile dysfunction pills when she visited Kenya. Geun-hye visited Nairobi in May to boost trade and strengthen ties with Kenya. Her office is said to have purchased about 360 Viagra pills and the generic version of the drug ...
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Jubilee using civil servants to prepare for 2017 reelection
The Jubilee administration has tasked county commissioners and other national administration officers to collect views on its three years in office, to help plan its reelection in 2017.Although the project is officially described as a government performance and coordination review, those in the know say it is part of Jubilee's ...
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Uhuru defends Joseph Kinyua on Sh400m payments in Afya House scandal
President Uhuru Kenyatta has yet again criticised opposition leaders for "misleading wananchi with retrogressive politics" ahead of the August 2017 election. Uhuru said Kenya will never forge ahead while leaders spread hatred, lies and propaganda about his Jubilee administration. "I was shocked to see in the papers today, someone saying ...
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Riches to rags: How ‘Wash Wash’ scam cons the elite in Eldoret
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi recently confessed that he had lost more than Sh11 million to con groups who dupe people around Eldoret town that they can multiply money. The conmen leave victims with fake currency, as they flee with the genuine cash given to them. Eldoret is awash with stories ...
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Business: Kenya buys Sh3.5 billion vessel to defend Indian Ocean resources
Kenya has bought a sh 3.5 billion third generation Offshore patrol Vessel (OPV) at Sh3.5 billion from Bangladesh to protect its marine resources in the Indian Ocean.
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Business News: Kenya buys Sh3.5 billion vessel to defend Indian Ocean resources
Kenya has bought a sh 3.5 billion third generation Offshore patrol Vessel (OPV) at Sh3.5 billion from Bangladesh to protect its marine resources in the Indian Ocean.
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Business News: Family Bank issues profit warning for 2016
Kenya's Family Bank said on Thursday its profit for this year is likely to fall by at least 25 percent due to higher funding costs and expenses associated with a round of job cuts.
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Business: Family Bank issues profit warning for 2016
Kenya's Family Bank said on Thursday its profit for this year is likely to fall by at least 25 percent due to higher funding costs and expenses associated with a round of job cuts.
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Business: Local businesses urged to go beyond goods and services to retain customers
American author Joseph Pine, while addressing about 100 chief executive officers of local companies in Nairobi yesterday, said customers are no longer just after “stuff”.
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Kenya: Jubilee and CORD want say in Sh2.5b tender case
The two main coalitions now want to be enjoined in the Sh2.5 billion poll ballots tender case.
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Kenya: Governor Kidero's statement on Mihango road re-opening
He noted that the re-opening of the Mihango-Kayole access route and bridge is a big win for Eastlands' Nairobi residents as this will ensure reduced traffic congestion, shorten travelling distance necessitating fare reduction, increase market access to products by traders and business people, and increase property values.
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Business: Kenya cuts 2017 growth outlook on slowing credit growth
Kenya's economy is likely to expand by just over 6 percent next year, down from an initial forecast of 6.5 percent, mainly because of slowing private-sector credit growth, a senior Treasury official said on Wednesday.
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Masinde Muliro University to unveil football academy
Varsity will partner with Football Kenya Federation.
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[VIDEO] Raila defends Cord governors, says corruption audit biased
The propaganda in the Auditor's General audit report is being is being directed to Cord counties, leader Raila Odinga has said. Raila cited the Star newspaper's exclusive coverage of the report released on Monday, saying Jubilee counties were yet to be covered. "It is not only in Cord counties unfortunately... the propaganda being ...
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Nairobi National Park: Identity crisis for only country with game park in city
Ahead of the November 25 deadline for commenting on the SGR phase II’s environmental assessment, WildlifeDirect CEO Dr Paula Kahumbu calls for balance between conservation and infrastructure While the standard gauge railway will be a boon for the economy, Nema director general Geoffrey Wahungu should demand that it skirts around ...
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Tharaka Nithi unable to prove Sh694 million spent for development - Auditor General
Tharaka Nithi county government has not provided documents to show that development projects costing Sh694.6 million were implemented during the 2014/15 financial year and their status. According to the Auditor General, the county had an approved budget of Sh1.9 billion and its financial statements says it spent Sh694.6 million, but ...
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Murkomen, Ruto's aide got sh15 million devolution cash
Fresh revelations have emerged linking Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen and Korir Sing'oe, a top legal aide in Deputy President William Ruto's office, to a controversial Sh302 million contract from the Ministry of Devolution. The two are partners in Sing’oe, Murkomen & Sigei Advocates that was paid Sh15 million by ...
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Business News: NSE sees decline of more than 25 percent in net profit for financial year 2016
Nairobi Securities Exchange on Wednesday said the company is expected to record decline of more than 25 percent in net profit attributable to shareholders for financial year ended Dec. 31, 2016, as compared to that for same period ending Dec. 31, 2015
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Business: NSE sees decline of more than 25 percent in net profit for financial year 2016
Nairobi Securities Exchange on Wednesday said the company is expected to record decline of more than 25 percent in net profit attributable to shareholders for financial year ended Dec. 31, 2016, as compared to that for same period ending Dec. 31, 2015
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Business: North Rift tourism boosted by launch of daily flights to Kitale.
The tourism sector in the North Rift region has received a major boost following the launch of direct daily passenger economy class flights between Kitale and Nairobi.