Tale of Kisii squatters who live near 500 acres of idle land

Tale of Kisii squatters who live near 500 acres of idle land

Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu chaired the Senate Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources during a fact finding mission in Mwabundusi village, Kisii. [File, Standard] Families that have lived as squatters in their ancestral land in Kisii Town for six decades heaved sighs of relief after the Senate Committee for Lands visited the area to…

Car & General Returns to Profit with KSh 526Mn as Regional Markets Drive Growth – The Kenyan Wall Street

Car & General (Kenya) Plc has recorded a profit after tax of KSh 526 million for the financial year ended 31 December 2024, marking a solid rebound from the KSh 274 million loss posted in the 15-month period ending December 2023. The Group attributes the turnaround to “favourable foreign exchange rates“ and operational diversification across…

Ghana: Foreign Ministry Rolls Out New Chip-Embedded Passport Today

Ghana: Foreign Ministry Rolls Out New Chip-Embedded Passport Today

A new chip-embedded polycarbonate passport with unique security features to enhance broader security, reduce identity fraud, and streamline international travels for Ghanaians is being rolled out today by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The security features of the chip-embedded passport include a nanotechnology and micro radio frequency identification (RFID) chips and a state-of-the-art multi-layer compressed…

Commercial Space Design: How Office Layouts Have Evolved

Commercial Space Design: How Office Layouts Have Evolved

Office spaces have undergone a tremendous transformation over the years. Today, productivity, creativity, and even employee satisfaction are closely tied to a company’s culture, and a big part of that culture is influenced by the look and feel of the office environment. A study published in Harvard Business Review found that open offices could reduce…

NTT Data Appoints New MEA Head Of Technology

NTT Data Appoints New MEA Head Of Technology

NTT DATA has announced the appointment of Hani Nofal as Regional Head for Technology Solutions, Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective May 1, 2025. In this leadership role, Nofal will drive NTT DATA’s Technology Solutions growth in the MEA region, collaborating with local teams to define and implement a growth strategy aligned with global objectives….

Kebs wants consumers to take lead in war against fake goods

Kebs wants consumers to take lead in war against fake goods

The Kenya Bureau of Standards Testing Services Manager Tom Oduor addresses journalists in Homa Bay town on infiltration of substandard goods in markets, in Homa Bay, on April 29, 2025.  [James Omoro, Standard] The Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) wants consumers to be vigilant to curb the infiltration of counterfeit goods in markets. Kebs Lake…

Over 50 betting firms shut off as Govt cracks down on illegal operators

Over 50 betting firms shut off as Govt cracks down on illegal operators

NAIROBI, Kenya, April 29 – The government has shut off over 50 betting firms for operating without the approvals of the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB). In a letter sent to Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) CEO David Mugonyi, BLCB directed Safaricom to suspend all paybill payments as well as STK push services for…