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A to Z of taking a mortgage in Kenya

BY GEORGE LABOSO Many aspire to own a house, but not many can put together millions of shillings required as payment. Through mortgage financing, owning a home has become manageable, cost-effective and affordable. It is, however, a big commitment — one...

Uber Kenya raises fare

Taxi hailing company Uber Kenya has raised its fares. Starting today, riders in Nairobi will be charged a Sh42 per kilometre up from Sh35, Sh100 base fare has been maintained while minimum fare will be Sh300 up from Sh200. In Mombasa, Uber...

What to check when buying used car tyres

There are many quality used tires that may save you a lot of money. But, secondhand tires can also cost you more than the new models and drag you into many problems if you can’t make a good purchase....

Plastic bags now banned in Kenya

Kenya is set to ban plastic bags in Kenya from this September. This is according to the cabinet secretary for Environment Judy Wakhungu. “It is notified to the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Natural Resources has with...

Boost for farmer as Brookside starts buying raw milk at Sh. 42 per litre

Milk processor Brookside has increased its raw milk buying price by 13 per cent. Brookside is now buying raw milk from farmers at a record Sh. 42 per litre. this new price takes effect today (Thursday). Brookside becomes the first milk...

7 things not to do at a business networking event

1. Don't go to networking events with friends. Too often, people are intimidated by networking events, so they ask friends to come along. Then they spend the whole event talking to no one but the people they already know. I...

Equity Bank’s full year profit maintains significant growth despite industry decline

Equity Bank has reported a 4.5 per cent decline in its full year net profit for the financial year 2016. Its net profits stood at Sh. 16.6 billion. Profit before tax for the bank, though, grew by 4 per cent...

Tips to becoming a successful landlord

BY PAM GOLDING Most of the people who hold housing units for lease have no idea what it’s like to be a landlord, some people do not really care about their duties as a landlord as long as they are...

Co-op Bank to give you 95 per cent financing for Isuzu vehicles

Co-operative Bank is set to start financing individuals and small businessmen looking to buy large scale Isuzu vehicles. This is after the bank inked a financing deal with General Motors East Africa, which was recently acquired by Isuzu. The small businessmen looking...

Kenya to start exporting oil from Turkana next month

Kenya is set to start exporting oil on a trial basis next month. This is after British oil explorer Tullow Oil, Africa Oil and Maersk Oil yesterday signed a production agreement with the Government of Kenya, paving way for the three joint-venture...

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Nairobi partners with bloomberg philanthropies to tackle traffic fatalities

The Nairobi City County Government has today announced a new collaboration with the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety...