Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has announced that beneficiaries of the Government’s NYOTA Fund in the capital will receive zero-rated county business permits, a move aimed at helping young entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses without the burden of licensing fees. Speaking during the second tranche disbursement of the NYOTA Programme at Ulinzi Sports Complex on…
President William Ruto has directed the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC), in collaboration with county governments, to introduce a two-year business permit waiver for all beneficiaries of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme. The directive was issued on Friday during the disbursement of the second tranche of NYOTA funding at the Ulinzi…
Old Mutual has taken its nationwide Financial Wellness Drive to Mombasa, bringing practical financial education, expert advisory services, and tailored financial solutions closer to businesses and households across the Coast region. The activation, which follows similar engagements in Thika and Nakuru, is designed to equip individuals, entrepreneurs, and small and medium-sized enterprises with the knowledge…
In Kenya’s Tana River Basin, the solution to a climate challenge did not emerge from a laboratory or a government office. It came from the farmers themselves. Table of Contents When Farmers Know Best: The Tana River Story The WATDEV Initiative: Sh1.1 Billion Bet on Climate Resilience From Conflict to Cooperation: Easing Tensions Between Farmers…
Building on the massive momentum of its recent campus initiatives, Samsung Electronics East Africa officially hosted a landmark digital media and AI technology masterclass at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) designed to equip the next generation of creators with future-ready skills. The masterclass drew a remarkable crowd of 180 students in…
A sustainable beekeeping initiative in Nandi County that will create new income opportunities for rural households and a science and digital learning project set to transform education at a primary school in Makueni County have emerged as the winners of the 2026 LG Ambassador Challenge, each receiving KSh1 million to bring their community-driven solutions to…
LG Electronics East Africa and its regional distribution partner, Opalnet, have unveiled a new suite of commercial technology solutions designed to address the operational demands facing modern enterprises in the region. The strategic portfolio signals a deepened commitment to capturing East Africa’s expanding business-to-business (B2B) market, spanning commercial real estate, logistics, hospitality and public sector…
Steel manufacturers have called for measures to lower the cost of production, curb the entry of substandard products and create a predictable business environment to enable Kenya’s steel industry to increase production and compete in regional and international markets. This was during the opening of the East African Steel Summit at Sarit Centre, Nairobi. Speaking…
Absa Bank Kenya has committed KES 6 million towards the 2026 Sunshine Development Golf Tour Series, backing three tournaments aimed at strengthening Kenya’s pipeline of emerging professional golfers and growing the sport across the country. The sponsorship will support three legs of the Tour at Nyali Golf & Country Club, Ruiru Sports Club and Kipipiri…
By Everlyn Nandieki What if I told you that the greatest threat to private security firms is not external, but financial? This is a question that most in the industry are uncomfortable sitting with. We are trained to look outward, at the guard at the gate, the surveillance feed, or the rapid response unit on…
