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Half of educated women of reproductive age in Kenya obese
Half of the educated women of reproductive age in Kenya are overweight or obese.
Kenyan car buyers hit by 35pc import duty in EAC deal
Kenyan car buyers have been hit by a 35 percent import duty.
Tech Billionaires Lead $852 Billion USD Wealth Surge Amongst World’s Richest People in First Half of 2023
In the first half of 2023, the world's richest 500 people have contributed to $852 billion USD in wealth, with tech billionaires leading the path. Earlier this month, Elon Musk regained the title of world's richest man, with LVMH's Bernard Arnault coming in second. According to this year's Bloomberg Billionaires Index, each of the members made an average of $14 million USD per day in the past six months, marking the best half-year for billionaires since the latter half of 2020. Bloomberg explains that the wealth gains are largely due to the broad stock market rally. Musk, who is now the richest man in the world, recorded a net worth jump of $96.6 billion USD from this year through June 30, while Meta CEO came in with the second most gained at $58.9 billion USD. Coming in third is another t...
Medical insurance: My insurer only paid Sh1m, what could be the reason?
I have a medical cover of Sh10 million but the insurance company paid only Sh1 million what...
Globalised digital activism a threat to competitiveness of Kenya’s ICT
Recent media reports suggest that several cases have been filed in Kenyan courts against...
Where is my food coming from? Traceability concerns growing
Normally when we get food on the table, the question that we ignore and yet is important is...
How to make retirement attractive
Evidence suggests that many African leaders dread retirement.
SRC to press on with salary review despite President Ruto protests
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) will press on with the planned review of...
Double blow to motorists as Epra ignores levy cuts
Kenyans are overpaying for fuel after Epra failed to effect changes to two levies, as...
Tax incentives at the centre of affordable housing ambitions
The Kenyan Constitution recognises the right to housing under the Bill of Rights.
Unstable Internet in Malawi and the things we take for granted in Kenya
This past week I spent time at the University of Malawi in the town of Zomba.
Collateral-backed loans increase 30pc
The number of loans issued against property, furniture, cars, crops and home electronic items...
