In a startling revelation, the United Nations has unveiled a grim picture of the Southeast Asian region, stating that hundreds of thousands of individuals are falling prey to criminal syndicates engaging in illicit online operations and scams. This disconcerting phenomenon has surged in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a surge in trafficking […]
Faulu Microfinance Bank is targeting to enhance its Small and Medium Enterprise customer base with the rollout of new enterprise solutions. According to Faulu Bank Head of Business Growth Joshua Kittony, its Biashara Customer Value proposition (CVP), Blended Retail CVP and Digital CVP are aimed at boosting boost customer experience across the country. “At Faulu, […]
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has expressed deep concern following the tragic deaths of 31 police officers in a mere three-month span. This alarming trend has reignited calls from police unions to urgently classify police killings as treason, urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the matter without delay. Police unions have posed a poignant […]
The Kenya Meteorological Department has announced that most parts of the country will experience extremely high temperatures during the day in the next seven days. The latest weekly forecast by the weatherman says several parts of the country including the Coast, North-eastern and North-western Kenya will experience daytime temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius. The forecast, […]
Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the Provincial Police Commissioner of KwaZulu-Natal, has taken a strong stance against police officers engaging in inappropriate conduct while in uniform. Addressing the Community Policing Forum (CPF) bodies at a recent meeting, Mkhwanazi emphasized that certain behaviors, such as officers shopping in uniform, are not acceptable within his ranks. He urged […]
Absa Bank Kenya profit after tax has risen 32pc in the first six months of the year to Ksh 8.3 billion supported by strong performance across main income streams. The bank’s profit margin for the period ended June 30, 2023 increased from Ksh 6.3 billion reported over the same period last year driven by net […]
Dickson Wandera, a father of two based in Nairobi, has secured the second Sh1 million grand prize in Safaricom’s Gomoka na Go monthly promotion. Wandera, an executive driver, plans to open his own electrical products business with the money he has won. He will also use part of the funds to open a nail spa […]
The United States has announced a partnership with Kenyan coconut-processor Kentaste that will create economic opportunities for more than 4,500 Kenyan farmers. Ambassador Meg Whitman joined leaders from Kentaste on Monday, August 28, 2023 for the announcement of the project funded by a combined investment between USAID and Kentaste of more than $1.6 million (Ksh.232,400,000.00), […]
A two-judge panel from the Islamabad High Court has temporarily halted the recent conviction of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on corruption charges. Khan had been serving a three-year prison sentence since August 5 following allegations of unlawfully selling state gifts during his tenure as prime minister from 2018 to 2022. In addition to […]
Tropical Storm Idalia has intensified as it traversed the western tip of Cuba, raising concerns as it sets its sights on the Gulf coast of Florida. Meteorologists have cautioned that the storm has the potential to develop into a hurricane “at any time.” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a warning on Monday, indicating that the […]
Governor Gideon Mung’aro has terminated a Ksh 300 million revenue collection contract Kilifi County signed with Rain Drop Limited in 2014. The firm was awarded the contract to collect local revenues on behalf of the county for a period of fifteen years by former governor Amason Kingi’s administration. Kilifi County government has now acquired a […]
OpenAI, the creator of the ChatGPT AI chatbot, has introduced a business-oriented version of its technology, ChatGPT Enterprise. This release comes as OpenAI grapples with declining user engagement and growing apprehensions about the potential risks associated with AI technology. ChatGPT Enterprise boasts enhanced security and privacy features, making it suitable for corporate use. Notable early […]
