Insurance firms betting on polls
Insurance companies are betting on risks related to an election season to sign in new clients.
CBK wants lawyer barred from defending bank
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) on Thursday asked the High Court to prohibit Dr John Khaminwa from defending a bank, which was allegedly investigated in the Goldenberg inquiry.
Horticulture exporters get tougher rules
Horticulture exporters must now identify farms where they source their fresh produce from or risk losing their licences
Construction of new airport terminal on course, says KAA
The Kenya Airports Authority has maintained that the planned construction of a $500 million (Sh42.5 billion) new terminal complex at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is on course
Forex market rates on Feb 9, 2012
Currency Mean Buy Sell Date 1 US DOLLAR 82.7167 82.6000 82.8333 09.Feb.2012
Trade barriers costing Africa billions of dollars, says WB
African countries are losing billions of dollars in trade opportunities within the continent due to trade barriers, a new study by the World Bank says.
Sugar farmers to get Sh500 million loan boost
Sugar farmers have a reason to smile after the Kenya Sugar Board released Sh500 million to be used as loans, charged at 5 per cent interest per annum.
Beijing office rents rise by 75 per cent
Office rents in Beijing are more expensive than New York after rising 75 per cent last year, as China’s rapid economic growth sparked strong demand
Brazil files suit against Twitter
The Brazilian government has filed a lawsuit against Twitter and its users in a bid to stop publication of messages alerting drivers to police speed traps
Demand for cut flowers at optimum
Demand for cut flowers has reached peak season, as Valentine’s Day beckons.