Nairobi Stock Exchange

Investors Remain Active On The NSE Despite ICC Confirmations

As the ICC confirmation were made yesterday, it was anticipated that the markets will be affect or feel the impact of such an event. However Nairobi Stock Exchange seems to have passed the test with the NSE 20 Share Index dipped 0.42% in yesterday’s trading to close at 3 ,171.63 points. All the other...
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laughter

15 Humour Business Quotes

In business, it is not all about being serious. Sometimes entrepreneurs needs to lighten up. So I compiled some humour business quotes. Here we go; Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and it annoys the pig. George Bernard Shaw I’m not the smartest fellow in the world, but I can sure...
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APA-Insurance

APA Insurance To Announce New Chief Executive Officer

APA Insurance will today announce its new Chief Executive Office at The Stanley Hotel – Petterson room. The new CEO is expected to outline business strategy to deepen insurance penetration and increase market share. It will be an opportunity for API Insurance Limited to share its strategy for 2012.
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Badiliko - Microsoft and The British Council with Learning

80 Digital Hubs To Be Build Across 6 Sub Saharan Countries

The Africa Digital Schools Project “Badiliko”, the first project to be implemented as part of the new global partnership between the British Council and Microsoft, kicked off in Nairobi today with a 4 day training session of 90 educators and school leaders from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia....
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To Do List for Entrepreneurs

12 Things Every Entrepreneur Needs To Do In 2012

With just 20 days into 2012, it is not too late for every entrepreneur need to reflect on the achievements, challenges and of course failures in their business during 2011. During this early period, entrepreneurs require to put in place things that will help their business grow in 2012. I have complied...
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Safaricom Mpesa

Businesses To Be Affected By Mpesa Upgrades

Safaricom has made plans to upgrade its M-PESA service on Saturday night. During the upgrade, to be carried out between 8 pm on Saturday (January 21st)and 6 am on Sunday (January 22nd), the M-PESA service will not be available. The upgrade is expected to enhance the M-PESA offering and ensure that the...
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British Currency - Sterling Pounds

1000 Kenyan Delegates To Meet In Diaspora Investment Forum In London

Kenyan investment mobilization organization based in London has outlined plans to double diaspora investment remittances in the next three years. With conservative estimates placing the value of Kenyan diaspora remittances at US$500million, the Kenya Diaspora Forum Ltd (KDIF) has unveiled strategies...
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Kibaki honours business leaders

Top Kenya Business Leaders Honoured By Kibaki

President Kibaki has honoured business leaders for economic development role. Leading local business and private sector leaders from diverse sectors have received state commendations in recognition of their outstanding contribution to nation building. In a tribute to business leaders, entrepreneurs and...
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private equity investor

UK Private Equity Investors Eyes East Africa Trade Opportunities

British Private Equity Investors will be coming to Kenya early next week to evaluate long term trade, development and investment opportunities in the local market. Undeterred by the prevailing economic climate, senior executives from Britain’s DVK Group which manage an Africa investment fund are expected...
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Ecobank Wins Big in Banker's Award

Ecobank Wins Big In The Banker’s 2011 Awards

Ecobank wins 9 country awards in The Banker’s 2011 Award. The Banker magazine has named Ecobank affiliates as “the Bank of the Year 2011” in nine African countries: Burundi, Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, the Republic of Congo, Senegal and Togo. The awards,...
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