business
Women-owned firms dominate Jumia listings in Kenya
A latest digital economy report published by UNCTAD notes that emerging online platforms are...
Railways eyes edible oil, clinker to boost stagnating SGR cargo
Revenue from freight services in the second half of the year was flat.
AI is a game-changer in healthcare, but watch out for the land mines
If AI systems are trained on data that does not represent the diversity of the patient...
Kelce Brothers Reportedly Ink Three-Year Podcast Deal Worth Over $100 Million USD
NFL's self-dubbed "funniest family duo" is kicking off the new season with a lucrative deal with Amazon's Wondery. Brothers Jason and Travis Kelce's popular New Heights weekly podcast have reportedly signed and exclusive-ad sales and distribution rights three-year deal with Wondery worth over $100 million USD. The deal begins August 28, this week's episode, timing it just at the beginning of the new NFL season. As per sources close to the deal, ESPN reports that the deal "ncludes the back catalog of podcast content along with exclusive rights to monetize and distribute audio and video episodes." This would include the rights to create international audio adaptations of New Heights giving Wondery the exclusive monetary rights to distribute the episodes. In a statement the Kelce brothers sai...
How growing influence of ESG is changing the way business is done
The adoption of ESG criteria in investment decisions reflects a broader shift towards...
Safaricom pays Sh26bn final dividend early
Retail investors started receiving their payouts through the M-Pesa mobile platform early in...
Family Bank half-year profit up 17pc on increased interest
The lender’s net profit growth came as net interest income rose by 12.7 percent to Sh4.97...
MPs renew push to clip taxman’s powers, seek last say on tax waivers
MPs say the move targets to curb abuse of the tax waiver system.
DTB’s profit jumps 8.5pc on higher interest income
The lender’s non-interest income rose by 15.1 percent to Sh6.4 billion from Sh5.5 billion
Bolt takes after Uber, raises ride charges on drivers’ pressure
Bolt said the feedback it received from engagements with drivers led it to increase the prices.
Motorists overpay Sh16bn in fuel deal with Gulf firms
Fuel prices have a big effect on inflation in Kenya, which relies heavily on diesel for transport
Manufacturers now seek stimulus package as weak demand cuts sales
Firms in other sectors such as tourism and hotels have also been posting weakened demand.
