Kenyan clothes traders are urging readers to keep donating their used clothes this Christmas despite a slew of inaccurate claims circulating this year implying that clothes cause environmental damage in countries such as Kenya.
Author: NBM CORRESPONDENT
The expectation of a motorist insured in Kenya is that whenever they are involved in an accident or incident, their insurer will compensate for the loss suffered once they notify them. However, there are instances where some motorists have had their claims rejected or even declined by their insurance company, forcing them to foot the costs of the accidental repairs on their own.
As the National Tree Growing Day kicked off in mid-November, the private sector players led by several captains of industry joined the exercise geared at facilitating the planting and nurturing of more than 15 billion trees by the year 2032. And captains of industry have sought to address the need to fight the impacts of climate change the way they know best. In Murang’a County, employees of agribusiness company, Kakuzi led by managing director Chris Flowers, joined Ithanga and Murang’a South Sub County residents in planting more than 400 indigenous trees donated by the company. Additionally, as part of the…
By Nick Thiong’o A crowded market and one dominated by tech behemoths has left smartphone companies seeking new ways to get a piece of the pie. In light of this, Tecno, known for its forays into affordable innovation, has unveiled Phantom V Flip 5G The Chinese smartphone manufacturer, has brazenly stepped into the flip phone domain, promising a paradigm shift in form, function, and finesse. Peter Shi, TECNO’s brand manager, describes the Phantom V Flip 5G as, “more than a smartphone”. To him, the gadget is a “lifestyle”, a statement that seems audacious, but warrants attention. In a market where…
Majid Al Futtaim, which owns the exclusive rights to operate Carrefour in Kenya, in collaboration with Mastercard, is offering a 20% shopping discount on purchases made at Carrefour stores via locally-issued Mastercard cards.
App has integrated an “SOS button” powered by emergency responders A Kenyan-based ride-hailing platform, Maramoja has introduced a 50% bonus for all its rides in a bid to grow its revenues and enhance customer experience during the December festivities. In a new campaign dubbed “Maramoja Ni Yetu”, customers will be expected to load money to the company’s e-wallet through an STK push from Safaricom. Every time they load their wallet they will get a 50% bonus to be redeemed during their next ride. For instance, loading Sh1000 instantly boosts the wallet balance to Sh1500. According to Ronald Mahondo, CEO, Maramoja…
By Ephraim Njega 2023 has lived up to its initial billing as a challenging year. The cumulative impact of the economic mismanagement over the last ten years has crystallised. The global economic slowdown and mounting geopolitical risks have worsened matters. The cost of living and doing business has remained elevated. Improved weather has helped lower the cost of some food items. However, the steep depreciation of the shilling, high taxation and rising interest rates have more than reversed such gains. Many Kenyans hoped that the government change in late 2022 would have brought quick economic gains. More than a year…
Early establishment of self-confidence could potentially provide a lifelong emotional buffer in the face of everyday failures and challenges By Nicole Shitolwa Self-confidence, which most children develop as early as five years of age, simply means being able to trust and love yourself and put your best foot forward. Children who are confident are not afraid to take risks, have a positive view of themselves and believe that they can overcome many challenges. All this makes them stronger. While self-esteem tends to remain relatively stable across one’s lifespan, most children will have dips as they go through various stages, or…
Julie Zhuo’s book emphasizes that management is a skill that can be developed and refined over time, rather than something you’re born with. It also discusses the challenges of transitioning from an individual contributor to a manager, including the shift in responsibilities and mindset. Here is a book that affirms that effective communication is at the core of good management. It provides insights on how to communicate with clarity, empathy, and transparency. While considering feedback and performance reviews as an essential part of management, the book offers guidance on how to provide constructive feedback and conduct performance reviews. It also…
Whereas increased production is one avenue to pursue, we must also diversify our production to cover crops such as soybeans and yellow maize By Joseph Choge The short rains are here with us, and with it, an opportunity to sow the seeds for a bounty harvest around November this year. Whereas El Niño preps appear to be all the rave, recently, my mind couldn’t help but reminisce on the good old days growing up in the village and the mixed feelings accompanying the onset of the rains. We never loved the rains that much and considered it an unnecessary nuisance…