Nairobi, Kenya – January 18, 2025 Pavin Kiptoo emerged as the star of the Muiaa Labs Cypherium Hackathon, taking home the grand prize of $1,000 for his groundbreaking real-time blockchain transaction platform. The event, held at Nairobi’s Gem Suites and proudly sponsored by Muiaa Ltd, brought together top developers in a 24-hour coding marathon aimed…
Nairobi Kenya: The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has set an ambitious target to bring in 9 million retail investors over the next five years. The plan, launched in early 2024, seeks to revive activity in the stock market by making investments more accessible to ordinary Kenyans and the diaspora. Currently, out of the 1.5 million…
Nairobi Kenya: Kenya Power has announced a net profit of KSh30.08 billion for the financial year ending June 2024, marking a dramatic turnaround from a net loss of KSh3.19 billion recorded in the previous year. This significant recovery has enabled the utility firm to declare a dividend of KSh0.70 per share, the first such payout…
Nairobi Kenya: A total of 23 commercial banks in Kenya have lowered their lending rates following successive interest rate cuts by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). The move is expected to make borrowing more affordable and stimulate economic activity across various sectors. According to data released in December, the average lending rate declined to…
We are Hiring a Company Secretary (consultant/part-time Hybrid position) We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Company Secretary to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements while supporting corporate governance and administrative functions. Location: Nairobi, Kenya Key Responsibilities:Ensure the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.Maintain statutory registers, records, and minute books.Prepare and file…
Monday 27th – Nairobi Kenya Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In a landmark initiative to bridge Africa’s electricity gap, the World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have pledged a combined $40 billion to expand access to electricity across the continent. The commitment, unveiled at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es…
The U.S. President Donald Trump made waves with a direct appeal to Saudi Arabia and OPEC, urging them to reduce oil prices. Trump argued that high energy costs are fueling geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Speaking during a panel discussion, Trump stated, “I’m going to ask Saudi Arabia and OPEC…
January 19, 2025 – Nairobi, Kenya In a landmark event for East Africa’s blockchain ecosystem, Pavin Kiptoo emerged victorious at the Muiaa Labs Cypherium Hackathon awards ceremony, claiming the grand prize of $1,000. The prestigious ceremony, held at Gem Suites Lavington on Saturday, January 18th, brought together technology innovators, government officials, and industry leaders. Kiptoo’s…
