Over 100 boda boda riders begin professional training in West Pokot

More than 100 Boda Boda riders have been enrolled for a driving course upon which they will graduate as professional riders after three months of continuous training at Mnagei Driving School in West Pokot County. Speaking during the inauguration of the course, the West Pokot women representative, Hon Rael Aleutum, asked the drivers to work…

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Kenya Pipeline Corporation expands fuel transport with new vessel on Lake Victoria

Operations at the Kenya Pipeline Corporation (KPC) oil jetty in Kisumu have been ramped up following the introduction of a second cargo ship to ferry fuel from the depot to Uganda through Lake Victoria. The vessel christened MT Elgon has a capacity of 4,500 cubic metres and will complement MT Kabaka Mutebi II which was…

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The Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee conducting inspections of two major stalled projects in the North Rift region

Senate raises concern over delays in implementation of projects in the North Rift Region

The Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee conducted inspections of two major stalled projects in the North Rift region over the weekend, revealing concerning delays and potential financial irregularities. Led by Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, the committee first visited the incomplete Moi Soy Milling Plant on the outskirts of Eldoret City, a project…

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Car & General set to build KSh800 million mall in Shanzu

Car and General, a Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed firm is deepening its foray into the property business with a KSh800 million mall project in Shanzu, Mombasa County. The firm intends to build the mall on four acres, with the construction set to begin next year to be completed by 2026. “We are looking to commence a…

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Citibank NA named top overall best bank award in Kenya 2024

Citibank NA has scooped the best bank in the country at the Think Business Banking Awards 2024 with Standard Chartered and Equity came in at position two and three. Citibank also was named the best inb corporate banking, internet banking and product innovation categories. I&M Group PLC was recognized as the best customer-centric bank, and…

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Westlands ranked the most preferred commercial business area

In 2023, Westlands attracted more office and real estate investors compared to other regions in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area (NMA) thus raising its rental yields. This was largely contributed by attractive business atmosphere and good road network. The average rental yields were 8.5 per cent which is 0.8 per cent higher than the average market…

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Deputy President Wiliam Ruto and management consultant Eliud Owalo during a meeting with a section of leaders and professionals from Nyanza region in Naivasha. Photo:courtesy

President Ruto to open Nyanza International Investment Conference in June

President William Ruto is expected to visit Kisumu to preside over the official opening of the Nyanza International Investment Conference (NIIC) next month, it has been revealed. Information and Communication Technology Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo said the President will officially grace the conference. “The Head of State himself will lead a team of local and international investors…

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Cattle prices on the rise following widespread rains

Livestock prices have surged significantly due to improved pastures following recent rains. This marks the first notable improvement after a prolonged drought spanning four consecutive failed rain seasons. Demand for livestock products is expected to rise significantly, with estimates suggesting an increase of 40-50 per cent by 2030. This growing demand is driven by population…

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Forward Travellers Sacco advertises job vacancy for Accountant, Internal Auditor

Forward Travellers Sacco, which operates in Eastlands, Nairobi is inviting applications for the positions of Internal Auditor and Accountant. The Sacco wishes to strengthen the human resource capacity. It seeks qualified, competent and experienced candidate with excellent credentials. Some of the required qualifications for an accountant include a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance or…

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Sony Sugar has new Managing Director, Martin Ogola Dima appointed

At long last Martin Ogola Dima can now take over as the new substantive Managing Director of South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited after the Court cleared him free of guilt. The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Kisumu threw out a suit challenging his recent appointment by the firm’s Board of Directors chaired by Jared…

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