Micro-Financiers Sign Credit Deal with Government
Treasury has signed a deal with four Microfinanciers to advance the Programme for Rural Outreach of Financial Innovations and Technologies (PROFIT) in tunes of KES 600 million
Bittersweet Christmas as Sugar Prices Go Up
This Christmas might not be just as 'sweet' as we need it to be, owing to the increased retail prices of sugar this month. A kilo of sugar is selling between KES 115 and KES 130 up from KES 110 in November, and as a matter of fact some consumers in various parts of Nairobi have reported shortages of this commodity.
Company Law, and the Difference Between Mine Ours and Theirs
You either own something or you don't, right? Well, it can get a tad more complicated. Law has created a number of ways in which property can be owned. The different categories serve varied property ownership situations so that there is something for everyone.
8 Things You Should Know This Morning
1. Apple, Samsung Judge Mulls Damages Apple Inc. awaits a judge’s decision on its request for additional damages against Samsung Electronics Co for patent infringement after the iPhone maker lost its bid to block U.S. sales on 26 of the Galaxy maker’s devices. Apple…
Why You Should Know Your Net Worth
Experts say it is wise to keep track of your net worth as it gives you a true picture of your track to meeting financial goals.
My Money in My 20’s: Self-employed People Have to Do Everything Themselves
One of the things that discourage most 20 something year olds from establishing businesses of their own is the perception that they will have to do everything themselves. With this comes fear that most of your time will be dedicated to the business meaning your social life could end and everything in your life will revolve around the business.
Severin Air Unveils Daily Flights to Holiday Resort in Mombasa
Severin Air Safaris has unveiled daily flights from Nairobi to Vipingo Ridge, a luxury resort within the Kenyan Coast. From December 21st, 2012 up until January 6th, 2013, the courier will fly to and from Mombasa, taking passengers to the 2500-acre gated community.
Sweet Nothings Of The Sugar industry: Part I
The Agriculture PS blames the shortage on shut-down and repair of some sugar companies such as Sony Sugar and Chemelil. But there's more, there's always more.
Those Bad Banks We Hate to Love- Part II
Queues in Kenyan banks are always quite the spectacle. There are 12 counters available but really, only three are functioning. The line obviously moves slowly and precious hours are wasted waiting. To make matters worse, we are actually charged to wait in line. Hilarious, right?
8 Things You Should Know This Morning
1. NSE Eyes Mining Sector with New Market Segment The Nairobi Securities Exchange is fast tracking operations in the Growth Enterprise Market Segment (GEMS) to attract incoming players in the natural resources and mining sector. This will help the companies listed in the segment to…
Mobile App that Backs-up, Restores data and Secure Data
It will cost mobile users KES 650 to backup, restore and wipe out data.
How Much Money Should You Make As A Musician?
According to a Music Salary Guide from the Berklee College of Music, Vocal Artists should not earn anything less than KES 13,000 per gig.
Benchmark Coffee Prices Up by 9.9%
The Nairobi Coffee Exchange has reported that Kenya’s benchmark coffee grade climbed for a third successive sale, rising 9.9% to $400 (Approx. KES 34,440) for a 50-kilogram bag, from $364 (Approx. KES 31,340) at the previous sale two weeks ago. NCE says that supplies of the grade rose…
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