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Uber’s First Kenya Economic Impact Report: Driving KSh 14.1 Billion into the National Economy

By Eddah Waithaka Uber has released its inaugural Kenya Economic Impact Report, revealing that the Uber app generated approximately KSh 14.1 billion in revenue for the national economy. The report, commissioned by Uber and carried out by Public First, highlights the app’s influence on local businesses, drivers, delivery personnel, and consumers within its mobility and […]

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LSK Slams Judicial Service Commission: Calls for Urgent Reforms to Combat Corruption and Restore Confidence

By Eddah Waithaka The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has criticized the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for its inability to fight corruption, ensure transparency and protect the independence of the judiciary. In a statement released on Wednesday, LSK President Faith Odhiambo expressed concern over the inconsistencies in the decisions of the High Court and the […]

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Bunge La Mwananchi Defends Senator Hajj and Addresses Security Misrepresentations

By Eddah Waithaka Bunge La Mwananchi gathered at Jevanjee Gardens in Nairobi today to clarify recent misleading information about Garissa County officials and the politicization of a security matter. Speaking at the press briefing, Chairperson of the Bunge La Mwananchi, Francis Awino, said, “We wish to clarify the facts and address the misrepresentations that have […]

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CS Mvurya Announces Kenya-UAE Economic Partnership Agreement

By Eddah Waithaka The Cabinet Secretary for Trade and Investment, Salim Mvurya, has announced that the Economic Partnership Agreement between Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to enhance trade relations. Speaking at the UAE-Kenya Trade Investment Forum in Nairobi on Monday, the CS emphasized that the agreement positions Kenya as a strategic […]

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Safaricom PLC Reports KES 28.1 Billion Net Income, Driven by 12.9% Surge in Kenyan Service Revenue

By Eddah Waithaka Safaricom PLC has reported a robust net income of KES 28.1 billion attributable to equity holders for the six months ending September 30, 2024, reflecting a significant boost in financial performance. The company’s impressive results were fueled by a double-digit growth of 12.9% in service revenue within its Kenyan operations, which soared […]

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ActionAid Kenya’s Launch Plan for 2024-2028 that Puts Power in the Hands of Women, Youth, and Children

By Eddah Waithaka ActionAid International Kenya has launched its 2024-2028 Strategic Plan ‘Our Rights or Justice’, adopting the innovative partnership model to strategically invest in women, youth and children living in poverty and marginalization, deliberately shifting power to them and their institutions. The launch of the ActionAid International Kenya Strategy Note 2024 -2028 reaffirms the […]

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AFIDEP Unveils Key Findings to Align Kenya, Ethiopia and Nigeria with Sustainable Development Goals

By Eddah Waithaka Today, the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) revealed pivotal findings from its three-year “Putting Countries Back on the Path to Sustainable Development Goals” (Back-on-Track) project, which seeks to realign Kenya, Ethiopia, and Nigeria with Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3). Supported by the UK-based Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), this groundbreaking […]

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GBS 2024 Unites Global Leaders in Kenya to Pave the Way for a Thriving Bioeconomy

By Eddah Waithaka The Global Bioeconomy Summit 2024 (GBS 2024), taking place on October 23-24 in Nairobi, Kenya, brings together experts, policymakers, business leaders and researchers to discuss the latest developments and opportunities in the bioeconomy. Bioeconomy plays a pivotal role in addressing pressing challenges such as adding value to bioresources, reducing and recycling biowaste, […]

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Interior PS Omollo Sparks Call for stronger Cybersecurity measures at Cyber Week Africa 2024

By Eddah Waithaka Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo officially opened the Cyber Week Africa 2024 Conference and Expo at the University of Nairobi, highlighting the urgent need to strengthen the country’s cybersecurity framework. Present at the event were Vice Chancellor, University of Nairobi Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson, Director General Kenya School of Government, Nura Mohamed […]