Kosta Kioleoglou For every economy to be healthy and strong, several economic factors have to be performing well. If some sectors of the economy are doing well and others are underperforming then one has to be skeptical and analyze the available data in order to try to forecast the upcoming future. It is key knowledge to understand that even economic data that look initially irrelevant with each other are actually connected and affect one the other. For example, the production of an agricultural product could affect the real estate sector. It might sound crazy but believe me it is not!…
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By David Wanjala and Jared Juma Certain myths about enforcement of the law have for long made people to suffer, often under the yolk of ignorance or of the preference of convenience, not wanting to get out of the comfort zone. One such myth is that a person cannot fight a government. In the interpretation, civilian population will find themselves always obedient to the enforcement of the laws including non-existent ones. Among the laws that people have suffered under are traffic laws being enforced under traffic Act Cap 403 of the laws of Kenya. A casual historicity is necessary while…
BY nbm writer To many people, Vimal Shah cuts the image of a successful businessman and corporate dealmaker. Indeed he is, and several other good things associated with money and success. To thousands of employees Vimal claims work for Bidco Oil (Only 400 out of 2,500 workers at the Thika plant are staff employees), the family business he runs, he is a father figure and provider who feeds families both directly and indirectly in Kenya and Uganda. The mogul was last year ranked East Africa’s richest man, with the family’s net worth estimated at $1.6 billion. Vimal, his father and…
Kosta Kioleoglou In order to achieve better living standards for her citizens, every emerging country has to go through several phases. Unfortunately, the focus is mainly on quantity and not quality. People care only about today and not for the future. For sustainable growth and better standards of living, it is a basic requirement to include quality and planning. Over the last few years, Kenya has been on a fast forward movement. Its economy, at first sight, seems to be booming. The average standards of living are getting better in theory, and people are investing their future in promising sectors…
Just off Langata North road, 13 km from the Central Business District, is one of most feted attractions in Nairobi. One is ushered in by harmonious hums from traditionally clad Masai morans, a symbolic touch to get you ready for a one of a kind African ambiance. Nairobi Mamba Village resort encompass innovative, trend setting service that classifies it as pioneers in the hotel business. It is a must visit family resort that offers sweet delights merging fun and luxury, culture and business, and superb service. The only location in the city where you can go for dining and conferencing…
By Kellen kiambati I write this article in the wake of immoral behaviour in a bus by High School students. ‘To what extent are parents to blame on moral decay of the youth?’ Since children’s behaviour reflects the parents’, those who are workaholic fail to discipline their children, and endow them with less emotional attention, ending up raising the moral flawed children. However, some of the other undisputed factors include mass media influences and unsuitable educational system. Less futile actions by government also have to be taken into consideration. Moral can be depicted as pertaining to good manner or the distinction…
BY TERRY MWANGI Kenya’s fashion culture has grown tremendously from conservative to outright daring. This big change has been credited to the Western world’s making of Nairobi one of Africa’s fashion capitals. Over the last decade, Kenya has emerged from the humble beginnings of simple suits, long skirts and baggy trousers, to skirts slowly rising way above the knees and trousers reducing to fit for men and a tighter fit for ladies. Kenya’s media and celebrities have played a major role in influencing and more so creating the trends. Musicians like Nameless, Wahu Kagwe, Armani, Kleptomaniax, Tattuu have all pioneered…
By Daisy Mumbi The July visit by the U.S. President Barrack Obama to Kenya for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) has added credence to the expressed confidence of the Kenyan government that Kenya is safe and remains a major tourist destination in Africa. Preceded by a three-day visit by the US Secretary of State John Kerry in May this year, where he announced a U.S. Government grant of Sh13 billion to combat terrorism, the Kenyan coast, the most affected by insecurity, is gradually regaining its popularity as a tourism attraction. This confidence is also shared by two world leaders –…
By James Muliro On August 24, the Central Bank of Kenya ordered the closure of Dubai Bank of Kenya less than ten days after the regulator had put the lender under receivership, marking the end of an era for a bank that has in the past three years been in news for failing to pay its debtors and crediting the accounts of its clients for payments made. The fate that befell Dubai Bank of Kenya Limited was a ticking time bomb that was bound to explode. Questions have now emerged on the potential negligence on the part of the Central…
By David Wanjala As a young man growing through high school, hospitality industry never featured in Dan Awuondo’s options of career dreams. Today however, as a franchisee of Flame Flavours, he is blossoming in the sector with the sky seeming the only limit. It all started in early 90s after he cleared high school. Obviously he came to Nairobi and after trying his hands on a few things here and there including with Agip and Shell & BP filling stations as a loader and with BAT as a marketer, the alumnus of Usenge High School finally joined Career Training Centre…