Author: David Indeje

Afrobarometer, a pan-African research network that conducts public attitude surveys on democracy, governance, economic conditions in Africa, will release its report on the most popular destinations among potential migrants in Africa on Tuesday. The report will be based on data from 34 countries. “The most popular destination among potential migrants in Africa is neither Europe nor America,” said Afrobarometer on its Tweeter feed ahead of the report launch. https://twitter.com/afrobarometer/status/1105706077860085760 Data from the United Nations project that by 2050, it is projected that one in every four humans will be African as the continent doubles its population, accounting for more than…

The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) is planning Ngong Road Phase 1 maintenance between China Centre and Prestige plaza this week running through April. KURA says during the process, city motorists will expect traffic disruption along the Ngong Road lasting approximately 10 days from March 25 to April 5. “This is occasioned by some minor works to rectify defects and improve the section. Diversion lanes will be provided for traffic use,” explained Kura. “Diversion lanes will be provided for use,” the notice said. https://twitter.com/KURAroads/status/1109064876885008384 Currently, Japanese construction firm, World Kaihatsu Kogyo (WKK) is continuing with the expansion of Ngong Road Phase…

Women in manufacturing can now leverage on a partnership between Kenya Association of Manufacturers and SBM Bank Kenya to access finance. In a meeting held on Friday, SBM Bank Kenya CEO, Moezz Mir noted that the partnership will play a critical role in facilitating access to finance to enable women-owned and lead businesses take up opportunities within the manufacturing sector. “Access to capital remains a hindrance to entrepreneurship, business growth and expansion. This is especially true for women-owned and run businesses due to the reliance on traditional modes of finance that are heavily reliant on collateralization of assets,” Mir said.…

The Kenya Court of Appeal on Friday recognised that LGBT+ people have a right to associate. In a 3-2 decision, Justices Philip Waki, Asike Makhandia and Martha Koome agreed with an earlier High Court ruling that stated LGBT+ people have a right to form an NGO and blocking them was a denial of their fundamental rights. The NGO Coordination Board had sought to deny LGBT+ Kenyans the right to associate through an appeal. Justice Philip Waki told the court: “The issue of LGBT is rarely discussed in public. But it cannot be doubted that it is an emotive issue. “The…

Kenya’s central bank accepted Ksh 16.3 billion of the 25-year amortised bond (IFB1/2019/25) on offer at an auction on Wednesday attributed to its unattractive and duration risk associated with long-term papers. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) had offered  Ksh 50 billion of the fixed-rate Treasury bonds with a 12.2% coupon with proceeds expected to partially fund infrastructure projects in transport, water, and energy sectors. It received bids worth, Ksh 29.37  billion, but accepted Ksh 16.30 billion of bonds, ‘ indicating that bids were largely not within ranges the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) deemed acceptable,” said Cytonn Investments. The…

As many as 35% of  Kenyan family businesses feel vulnerable to digital disruption and 59% feel vulnerable to a cyber-attack according to new research from PwC Kenya. This is higher than the global average. Its Kenya’s report themed ‘The values effect: PwC 2018 Family Business Survey’ shows family enterprises are adrift in a sea of confusion when it comes to thriving in the digital economy. For family business, the first point of call to inspire innovation may be the next generation of family members. -Alex Muriuki, Associate Director, Technology Service PwC Kenya The specific technological advances cited as challenges by…