In 2017, Damian Gawlowski, a South Africa insurance contractor based in the City of London, uncovered the hidden impact of intermediary fees with the more risk an investor took on
In the Financial Times' (www.FT.com) report on Innovation in South Africa today, Aziza Coin (www.Aziza.io) simulates how to beat high fees and shows why "excessive profits in UK fund management...
The Academy is part of the World Bank Group’s Mobilizing Finance for Development agenda
The World Bank Group, in collaboration with the Commission for Revenue Allocation today launched County Creditworthiness Academy, an intensive one-week capacity building workshop for County government financial officials and the central government staff to master the underlying principles of creditworthiness.
The Academy is part of the World...
Initiated by Italy with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) support, the center has a special focus on Climate Smart Agriculture, access to water, rural women and youth
A major focus on boosting the agricultural sectors and promoting rural development in Africa is needed to ensure a better future for the continent's youth who, if...
Young Scientists Kenya (YSK) has partnered with the Ministry of Education, the Embassy of Ireland and BLAZE by Safaricom, among other partners, to launch the 2nd edition of the National Science and Technology competition for secondary school students.
Modelled from the BT Young Scientists & Technology Exhibition in Ireland, Young Scientists Kenya aims to transform Kenya through innovation in...
Baldev Chager (KEN) also known as ‘The Flying Singh’ emerged winner yesterday after beating Finland’s Tapio Laukkanen in total time of 06:04:16.8 during the Safaricom East African Mini Classic Rally, Nakuru County.
Tapio Laukkanen(FIN)/Gavin Laurence(KEN) came in second in time of 06:09:24.5, a difference of 05:07.7 . Second runners up was Raaji Bharij (KEN)/Tej Sehmi (KEN) 06:21:11.0
“Day...
The Director of Public Prosecution Noordin Haji has called on all stakeholders in financial institutions and banking sector to work together to strengthen the fight against mobile money fraud and cybercrime.
Speaking during a forum that brought together stakeholders in banking and financial sectors, Haji noted that there was need to fortify governance and law enforcement to fight crime.
“There is...
The Kenyan delegation to the ongoing 24th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) commonly known as COP 24, have affirmed the Government’s commitment to ensure a speedy implementation of climate change action plans.
The Kenyan delegation to the ongoing COP24 talks in in Katowice, Poland, is led by Environment and...
Still in their 20s, Aogah Winnie Achieng and Monica Nyawira Kang’uru, have already managed to work at international corporations’ and with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority; they have also won an acclaimed competition for young innovators. So it’s no wonder the two Kenyan students caught the attention of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, and were selected for its six month International...
The race attracted over 500 participants
Moses Koech and Evaline Chirchir carried the day in the 15km of the Safaricom Imenti South Road Race that was flagged off today, 9th December at Kanyuruko in Igonji, Meru County.
Koech braced the hot sun to emerge the new champion clocking 49:24.0 to beat Alexander Mutiso and Moris Munene who finished second and...
New data from the Ethiopia Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (EPHIA) show progress in expanding access to HIV treatment, identifies areas for further progress
On World AIDS Day, the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and ICAP at Columbia University (ICAP) released new survey...
