James Wanzala

Kenya tells Chinese firms to invest in clean energy

By James Wanzala   2023-11-10 21:01:33

According to statistics, 600 million people in Africa have no access to electricity. There also exist opportunities in electric transport as the country continues to embrace e-mobility.

Industrial park eases work with one-stop customs SEZ

By James Wanzala   2023-11-15 21:22:11

Nairobi Gate Industrial Park has launched a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) with a gazetted customs control area.

Report: Tribes that dominate jobs as counties violate inclusivity law

By James Wanzala   2023-11-18 20:36:13

Most counties have yet to comply with the law on inclusivity and ethnic diversity, says NCIC. Regions governments have a total of 184,826 workers, of which 98,000 are women.

Spirits maker says advance tax requirement hurting manufacturers

By James Wanzala   2023-11-18 21:37:11

Local spirits manufacturing company London Distillers Ltd has raised concerns about recent tax measures targeting the alcoholic beverages industry, saying they are killing firms in the sector.

Oil marketers defend fuel import deal as shilling continues to dip

By James Wanzala   2023-11-19 20:32:03

Three firms contracted to supply products from the Gulf say situation would have been worse. They say claims by Raila of billions lost in underhand deals were inflammatory and misleading.

Machogu says TVETs reforms underway to align trainees to market demands

By James Wanzala   2023-11-21 00:28:01

Kenya's Technical And Vocational Education and Training sector is undergoing major reforms aimed at revitalizing the sub-sector and addressing labour market demands

We're not party to Kirima land saga, says CS after meeting with family

By James Wanzala   2023-11-22 13:07:09

The government will not get involved in the land dispute between the family of the late Starehe MP Gerishon Kirima and landowners in Njiru.

Normal academic calendar resumes in January after Covid disruption

By James Wanzala   2023-11-23 17:54:27

Schools will open on January 8 next year for the first term, marking the resumption of the normal academic calendar three years after Covid-19 disruption.

Experts call for regional efforts to stem nuclear security threats

By James Wanzala   2023-11-25 18:31:15

Experts have called for close cooperation between countries in Africa to prevent the likelihood of criminals using nuclear and radioactive material to cause harm.

Kenya to host Innovation Week with focus on wealth creation

By James Wanzala   2023-11-26 00:29:23

Kenya will this week host the Commonwealth Edition of Kenya Innovation Week themed “Innovating to Unlock Our Common Wealth”.

Malonza highlights ministry achievements after Somalia joined EAC bloc

By James Wanzala   2023-12-01 04:04:49

The bloc initially comprised Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania before Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC) and Somalia joined.

Public wage bill to hit Sh363b in first quarter on pay reviews

By James Wanzala   2023-12-03 00:03:48

SRC says it approved requests worth Sh24 billion for the July-September period. Total personal emoluments are projected to grow at 6.37pc for the current financial year.

Firms eye new deals at region's MSMEs trade fair in Burundi

By James Wanzala   2023-12-04 00:02:33

Themed, “Connecting East African MSMEs to Enhance Intra EAC Trade,” the exhibition will run from December 5 to 15, 2023 at the Cercle Hyppique Grounds in Bujumbura, Burundi.

BasiGo secures Sh765 million to deliver 100 electric buses in Kenya

By James Wanzala   2023-12-05 20:22:14

The funding comes from BII’s Climate Innovation Facility, a catalytic programme for accelerating climate innovation in emerging markets.

Women Enterprise Fund targets to disburse Sh30 billion in five years

By James Wanzala   2023-12-06 15:50:24

Since its inception in 2007, over Sh27.8 billion has been disbursed to over 2 million women across the country and over 1.72 million women trained in entrepreneurship.

Collapse of scaffold, casualties lift lead on safety lapses at construction sites

By James Wanzala   2023-12-06 17:38:01

The residential building under construction is located along Mukunga Drive, off Juja Road in Eastleigh, Nairobi.

Bamburi Cement's new solar plants to help cut power costs

By James Wanzala   2023-12-06 17:44:12

Bamburi Cement Chief Executive Mohit Kapoor highlighted the project milestones as a critical step towards the realisation of the company’s energy efficiency ambitions.

Terragon, Signal Alliance forge partnership to propel Cloud adoption in Africa

By James Wanzala   2023-12-08 17:11:54

Terragon and Signal Alliance Technology Holdings are partnering to boost the use of Microsoft Azure, reshaping Africa's cloud landscape for businesses.

Ruto challenges youth to be part of change in Africa

By James Wanzala   2023-12-09 23:02:54

President William Ruto has challenged African youth to be part of the social and economic transformation in the continent.

Kenya's construction projects surge amid rising cost of building materials

By James Wanzala   2023-12-14 06:03:31

The construction industry has defied a tough year to register notable achievements with the country registering an influx of projects.