THE Zanzibar’s Second Vice-President Hemed Suleiman Abdulla has urged adults, in marriage to avoid divorces as it contributes to increasing number of street children.
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Royal Tour pushes Uchumi profit nine times
KILIMANJARO-BASED Uchumi Commercial Bank (UCB)’s net profit has jumped up almost nine times, thanks to a notable influx of tourists last year.
EABC urges members to fast-track review of SMEs charter
THE East African Business Council (EABC) has urged East African Community (EAC) member states to fast-track the review of the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) charter to empower women and youth entrepreneurs.
Ramani’s billion dollar vision
Ramani’s senior leadership team. PHOTO | COURTESYBy
Lucy Tomeka
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As two brothers and their best friend have been
able to prove, a functioning community is key to any type of growth
For many of us, growing up, we heard that businessmen do so well for themselves and as a
Mo Dewji cements position as East Africa's top billionaire
Mo Dewji
Josephine Christopher is a business reporter for The Citizen and Mwananchi newspapers.
Mwananchi Communications Limited
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With a net worth of $1.5 billion the
philanthropist and sports enthusiast remains the only dollar billionaire in
East Africa in the latest Forbes rich list
Dar es Salaam. Tanzanian businessman Mohamed Dewji has climbed two places in the
Tanesco allays fears of power rationing in February
anzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco) managing director Maharage Chande. PHOTO | FILE
In-depth reporting & investigative journalist
Mwananchi Communications Limited
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Efforts have been made to ensure the situation
remains under control to enable power users to go on with their daily economic
activities.
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (Tanesco), has dispelled fears of
Teacher turns social media pages into cultural classroom
When she left the country a few years ago and moved to Dubai, Jamila Kizondo noted with dismay that more often other migrants from Africa soon forgot their culture and traditions.
African prosecutors meet in Mombasa
President William Ruto on Monday officially opened the Africa prosecutor's Annual General Meeting (AGM) and conference, which brings together prosecutors across the continent under the Africa Prosecutor's Association (APA).
Walk the talk on fines for contract breaches
The government should proceed with the plans to make public servants accountable with regard to decisions and actions that culminate in the State being ordered to
Folly of going for ex-presidents’ heads
Reports that the Kenya Kwanza administration has, through the Kenya Revenue Authority, placed taxed demands on both Moi and Kenyatta families in relation to
Corporate bonds trade rallies on increased supply
Secondary market trading on corporate bonds picked up in the fourth quarter of last year, reflecting the improved supply of issuances in the market and sales by
NSE fights for foreign investors amid negative returns
The weakening of the shilling and falling blue chip stock prices have left the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) at a disadvantage against African peers in the race for
Why you should invest in collective investment schemes
The financial system offers a wide range of financial services and products accessible to more Kenyans in a wider geographical coverage. This is where Collective
The role of capital markets in supporting sustainable investments
The increase in the threat of climate change raises the urgency of commitment to climate transition, including the important role of global financial markets to align investment.
How investors are protected in Kenya’s capital markets
As a rule of thumb those who save more become wealthier because foregoing consumption today allows one to invest in the future.
Why Actuaries will be key to Kenyan banking sector growth
Kenya’s banking industry outlook shows a myriad of risks necessitated by weaker global and domestic conditions, projecting lower growth rates in the long run.
Digital lenders, telcos, brewers lose tax fight against new excise duty
Consumers will pay the new excise taxes on SIM cards, beer and mobile phones after the High Court dismissed several petitions challenging the Finance Act that came into effect last July.
The making of an effective data watchdog with sharper teeth
Over the past few years, the protection of personal data has been a hot topic of discussion both in Kenya and internationally.
Konza city marketing head to lead investment authority
Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has tapped Konza Technopolis Development Authority marketing head June Chepkemei as managing director of the Kenya Investment Authority on an acting basis.
Higher sales drive Isuzu market share up to 45pc
Isuzu East Africa raised its market share to a new record of 44.7 percent in the year ended December 2022 after growing sales amid an overall slump in the new vehicle industry.