Mount Kenya University has launched a Kes20 million hotel at its main campus in Thika. The hotel will be the training ground for MKU students pursuing courses in hospitality management. In a statement, Prof. Simon Gicharu, the chairman of the Board of Directors, said that the new establishment is in line with the varsity's course plan of integrating classwork...
Caption: (L-R) Dharmik Karania, Jeet Gohil, Khushi Gupta, and Abdihamid Ali, of Team REWEBA.
The team won the grand prizefor their IoT-based infant monitoring solution, which remotely analyzes infant parameters during post-natalscreening and serves as an early warning intervention system. Photo: Imagine Cup
Four students from USIU-Africa have been named as the winners of the 19th edition of the annual Imagine Cup,...
Sidian Bank recoded a net profit of Ksh114 million in the first quarter ending 31 March 2021, a major turnaround from a net loss of Ksh7 million in a similar period last year. The improved profitability was attributed to increased lending in the period, which had a growth in interest income on loans as well as lending fees.
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FBW Group’s growing engineering division has completed its latest East African project for Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), the continent’s largest soft drinks bottler.
The leading planning, design, architecture and engineering group, with offices in Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda, has overseen the work at the Coca-Cola plant in Umoja, near the Kenyan capital Nairobi.
Working with South African-based design engineers Bara Consult,...
At the 14th German Africa Energy Forum NJ Ayuk, the Executive Chairman of the Africa Energy Chamber made a very direct and poignant call for just, equitable and fair Energy Transition
By NJ Ayuk
Last month, the International Energy Agency proclaimed that the time for new oil and gas investments is behind us. In its report “Net Zero by 2050: A...
Kenyan fintech startup Kwara has been selected for the Norrsken Impact Accelerator in Europe’s unicorn capital: Stockholm, Sweden.
Norssken announced that Kwara is one of the twenty startups selected to join the prestigious Norrsken Impact Accelerator. This follows applications from over 120 countries, placing Kwara in the top 1% of impact startups across the globe. Unicorn founders and serial entrepreneurs will offer tailor-made support during...
Kenyan integrated agro-business firm Kakuzi PLC has celebrated the operationalisation of the new Port of Lamu with an inaugural 80-ton cargo of Avocados destined for France.
Fresh Avocados grown at the Kakuzi PLC Makuyu orchards are part of the cargo loaded on cargo Ship MV Seago Bremerhaven which docked at the Port of Lamu en-route France.
Speaking when he confirmed the...
The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm offers bespoke service celebrated rituals and exquisite culinary offerings from its world-famous Dubai address
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today announced the highly anticipated debut of The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm. Heralding the storied heritage and celebrated traditions of St. Regis, this hotel joins...
Mawas outlines a checklist that will help prospective traders not to fall victim to scammers
“One of the major obstacles that prevent people from exploring opportunities in online trading are concerns about the security and safety of personal funds and data. Rightly so, as stories of online trading scams have been on the rise since the onset of COVID-19”, says...
By James Bayhack
Smaller businesses can use the WhatsApp Business app for their communication needs, and medium-to-large businesses will need to use the WhatsApp Business API
The COVID-19 pandemic has left many customer service departments under immense pressure to meet client expectations while keeping response times low. This is particularly important in competitive industries like eCommerce, travel and hospitality, where customer...
