As the number of covid-19 infections and deaths continue to rise especially in the last few weeks, Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has urged President Uhuru Kenyatta to institute additional stringent measures, to be implemented over the next two to three weeks. The private sector umbrella body said that the positivity rate currently stands at a worrying 16.5% thereby prompting it to play its full role in ensuring that additional measures that government puts in place are implemented effectively. “The private sector is not exempt from the negative effects of the pandemic, and has continued to work closely with government…
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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) have inked a business deal that will see PCK provide logistics and delivery of driving licenses, log books, public service vehicle badges and other documents countrywide. All shipment will be processed and tracked through the Corporation’s Post Global System or any other system developed by the Corporation for the purpose. There will also be an online system visible to both parties for updates on status of each consignment in real-time up to delivery. “This enables the development of suitable last-mile delivery networks, which today are the enablers…
Dubai-based hotel management company, Aleph Hospitality, has taken over the management of The Boma Nairobi, Boma Inn Nairobi and Boma Inn Eldoret in a bid to turn them into profitable assets. As part of the agreement, Aleph has pledged financial support to the Kenya Red Cross, by donating a percentage of fees it earns from the three hotels to local charitable initiatives. The three hotels are owned by Red Court Hotel, a subsidiary of Kenya Red Cross Society. “We are committed to working with the owners to turn around the fortunes of these wonderful hotels and we are proud to…
The last instance the airline made a profit was in 2012 when it closed with net earnings at Sh1.66b Kenya Airways, the country’s national airline, has recorded a bigger loss for the year ending 31st December 2020 as compared to previous year due to the effects of the pandemic. According to its records, the airline recorded a net loss of Sh36.22b as compared to the year ending 31st December 2019’s loss of Sh12.99b, attributed to the new pandemic measures that dealt a major blow to the airlines’ recovery strategies. In fact, according to Michael Joseph, KQ chairman, the future still…
OPPO have unveiled Reno 5 F, a device that is currently selling at OPPO shops, authorised dealers and e-commerce platforms such as Jumia, Kilimall and Masoko at Sh31,999. Muthoni Wachira, the company’s head of communications and projects said that the latest device is the culmination of both user feedback and the extensive research conducted on the latest technology. “Just as has been tradition with OPPO smartphones, the Reno5 F will definitely bring out the creativity in its users with new video capturing features that put the power of expert video productions in the palm of your hands,” said Ms Wachira,…
Mobile lending platforms can tie you up when not used wisely. Only credit literacy will put borrowers on the right path. It is important to demonstrate a commitment to responsible lending by providing tangible information and tools outside of providing credit line to advance financial health BY VICTOR ADAR Digital Lenders Association of Kenya (DLAK) is set to uplift the education of borrowers in a move aimed at addressing the aggressive nature of most her members. The umbrella body of digital lenders in Kenya has partnered with Tala mobile lender to launch MoneyMarch, a financial literacy campaign whose focus is…
By Cynthia Wandia The Covid 19 pandemic and its disruptions have introduced a new way of life not only at the individual level but also in business operations. Virtually every sector of the economy has been affected. This has essentially changed human and consumer behavior and has further led to a great shift in priorities and preferences that we all have to adapt to and cope with going forward. Businesses are back to the drawing board to craft workable strategies that will guide their operations in what we have christened as the new normal. It’s not news that the Savings…
The need for an efficient and effective Judiciary, capable of managing conflicts in due time, has resulted in the increasing attention to courts’ performance and administration, which affects not only the Judiciary, but also individual judges BY EDWIN WANJAWA On November 27, 2020, the Chief Justice David Maraga issued his last State of the Judiciary Address. Among other things, the president of the Supreme Court bemoaned the emasculation of the independence of the Judiciary, a factor to which he attributed the stymied performance of the Judiciary toward the tail end of his watch. Why is the independence of the judiciary…
Pandemic has accelerated digital transformation across the continent thereby creating greater need for technical skills BY VICTOR ADAR Have you ever tried to do little things in digital sense but failed miserably? You are not alone, more and more individuals, corporate organizations and even governments find themselves in such a scenario. But the future is bright. You can now create opportunities by embracing virtual delivery of services. It is at the back of this that the Young Professional Program, SAP’s flagship digital skills build initiative was launched. The program has welcomed the graduation of 27 SAP associate consultants in East…
The need for an efficient and effective Judiciary, capable of managing conflicts in due time, has resulted in the increasing attention to courts’ performance and administration, which affects not only the Judiciary, but also individual judges BY EDWIN WANJAWA On November 27, 2020, the Chief Justice David Maraga issued his last State of the Judiciary Address. Among other things, the president of the Supreme Court bemoaned the emasculation of the independence of the Judiciary, a factor to which he attributed the stymied performance of the Judiciary toward the tail end of his watch. Why is the independence of the judiciary…