Peter Maina 
Kenyans across the country have been invited to attend open days for an opportunity to inspect nearly 5,000 housing units, part of the government’s ongoing Affordable Housing Programme. The initiative, overseen by the State Department for Housing and Urban Development, is a key step in addressing Kenya’s growing housing gap by providing accessible and affordable … Read more
The Kenyan tourism industry is gearing up for a record-breaking year, with a projected 2.5 million international arrivals in 2024, surpassing the 2 million visitors the country saw in 2023. Amidst this promising growth, Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano is focusing on simplifying the visitor experience, with particular emphasis on streamlining the digital processes that … Read more
The Kenyan curriculum covers a variety of subjects, but many students finish school without gaining practical knowledge about managing finances. This gap leaves many young people struggling when they start earning incomes and handling money. Recognizing this need, M-PESA GO, Old Mutual, and the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) collaborated to create an online … Read more
In an effort to boost business growth, the Co-operative Bank of Kenya, in collaboration with Visa, has introduced innovative payment cards to simplify financial transactions for companies across Kenya. With technology constantly evolving, enterprises are increasingly using digital methods for operational management, particularly in how they handle payments from clients. This shift is supported by … Read more
In the wake of vibrant Jamhuri Day celebrations, Kenya’s tourism landscape saw a display of diplomatic warmth and a celebration of conservation as Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano, together with her counterpart from Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, Hassan Ali Joho, proudly hosted President Adama Barrow of The Gambia at Nairobi National … Read more
Today, the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Rebecca Miano, led the 22nd graduation ceremony at the Wildlife Research and Training Institute. The occasion, attended by stakeholders including State Department for Wildlife’s Silvia Museiya, recognized 282 graduates with Diplomas and Certificates in wildlife-related fields. CS Miano acknowledged that the Institute’s training programs play an important … Read more
Safaricom Foundation has kicked off the Wezesha Agri-Eco Hub Project in Busia County, investing Ksh. 120 million to assist over 5,000 youth, women, and people with disabilities. The program focuses on agribusiness, enterprise development, and ecopreneurship, providing a two-year support plan aimed at improving agricultural production and youth livelihoods. The initiative is a collaboration with … Read more
The Affordable Housing Programme team on Wednesday provided an update on its ongoing housing projects across Kenya, with a particular focus on several developments in the Coastal region. The showcased projects included Mtwapa Mini City, Tezo AHP, Matuga AHP, Nyali AHP, and Voi, all part of the government’s wider efforts to address the country’s housing … Read more
The Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development has unveiled the sale of 4,888 affordable housing units under the Affordable Housing Programme, an initiative designed to bridge the housing deficit and promote homeownership among Kenyans across diverse income brackets. These units, located in various counties, fall under three main categories—social housing units, affordable … Read more
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has been celebrated for its technological advancement in the banking sector, taking home accolades at the 2024 CIO100 Awards. The recognition comes courtesy of the bank’s Direct Settlement System (DSS), introduced in August 2023, which has transformed coffee transactions at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE). The DSS has modernized the process … Read more