Jasmine Wambui

Jasmine Wambui

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  • Energy CS Wandayi says special team set up to respond to power blackouts

    Energy CS Wandayi says special team set up to respond to power blackouts

    The ministry says that it has rolled out comprehensive strategies aimed at tackling challenges bogging the sector, including high electricity costs, grid reliability, and poor consumer sentiment.The announcement came days after the country experienced yet another nati...

  • Drivers blame falling earnings for illegal fare hikes on ride-hailing apps

    Drivers blame falling earnings for illegal fare hikes on ride-hailing apps

    It is the same issue at the heart of this latest strike, but this time it is different. A growing number of passengers have complained about cases of harassment by digital cab drivers demanding payment of higher fares across a number of ride-hailing platforms. 

  • Matatu owners allow gov't more time to address issues affecting transport sector

    Matatu owners allow gov't more time to address issues affecting transport sector

    Led by their president Albert Karagacha, Matatu Owners say that after a meeting with the Ministry of Transport, they have resolved to give the government more time to address issues ailing the sector.However, the Matatu Workers Association and the Motorists Association of Kenya, are accusing the Mat...

  • Kenya’s credit rating downgraded after Finance Bill 2024 rejection

    Kenya’s credit rating downgraded after Finance Bill 2024 rejection

    The decision to downgrade Kenya came shortly after the withdrawal of Finance Bill, 2024, with Moody’s saying it was driven by the country’s diminished capacity to implement revenue-based fiscal consolidation.This, they say, would have improved debt affordability, placing it on a downward trend....

  • IOM Kenya, KQ partner to combat human trafficking

    IOM Kenya, KQ partner to combat human trafficking

    The partnership will see Kenya Airways receive training and expertise from United Nation’s migration arm IOM, to facilitate the carrier identify and prevent human trafficking and facilitate legal migration pathways.

  • Kenya business activity rises to highest level since January 2023 - Report

    Kenya business activity rises to highest level since January 2023 - Report

    Falling fuel prices and lower import costs on account of a stabilizing shilling, have slashed overall expenses for the second month in a row.This cost relief allowed companies to ramp up production at the fastest pace in 20 months, bolstered by increased consumer spending....

  • Dr. Gilda Odera elected first female FKE President in 65 years

    Dr. Gilda Odera elected first female FKE President in 65 years

    The change of guard comes as the body unveiled a four-year strategic plan to champion the rights of employers; it will be an interesting time to take up the office tasked with championing the welfare of employers.

  • Kenya commits to renewable energy advancement

    Kenya commits to renewable energy advancement

    Speaking during the 9th annual global Conference on Energy Efficiency, Gachagua reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to advancing energy efficiency, in line with Africa’s Agenda 2063.

  • BCLB directs betting firms to renew licences, migrate to new system

    BCLB directs betting firms to renew licences, migrate to new system

    BCLB on Wednesday called on all operators to comply, even as the roll out the new gaming management system continues.This automation, the Board says, will streamline the collection of revenue by KRA, in line with a government directive on the same. 

  • Ministry of Health, tobacco stakeholders lock horns over 'graphic' health warnings

    Ministry of Health, tobacco stakeholders lock horns over 'graphic' health warnings

    In a public participation forum on Wednesday, stakeholders in the sector are now calling on the ministry to apply science in its approach to creating health warnings.