Author: David Indeje

Kenya’s economic growth accelerated to 5.9 per cent in the third quarter of 2023, up from 4.3 per cent in the same period in 2022, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS).  This was the highest growth rate in six quarters, driven by a strong recovery in the agriculture sector, which expanded by 6.7 per cent after contracting by 1.3 per cent in Q3 2022.  The agriculture sector benefited from favourable weather conditions that prevailed in the first three quarters of 2023, leading to increased production and exports of fruits, vegetables, and tea. financial sector The financial sector…

Global Technology Company Epson has announced that it will present its full range of projectors and visual communication technology at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024 event in Barcelona, Spain, from January 30 to February 2, 2024. Epson will use its industry-leading technology to demonstrate the incredible transformative potential of projection in various applications, such as arts and entertainment, education, corporate life, retail, leisure, and culture. Visitors to the Epson stand at ISE will experience Epson’s latest immersive projection feature: a giant umbrella that unfolds in a cascade of vivid colours in celebration of festivals around the world. The umbrella…

Dominic Ongwen, a former Ugandan child soldier and rebel commander, has been moved to a Norwegian prison to serve his 25-year sentence for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Ongwen was convicted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in 2021 for his role in atrocities committed by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) in northern Uganda between 2002 and 2005. The court announced on November 9, 2023, that Norway had agreed to enforce Ongwen’s sentence under its supervision and by international standards. The ICC thanked Norway for its voluntary cooperation in this case. “The ICC relies on the support from states…

Hailing service provider Bolt Kenya has introduced a stringent verification process for riders joining the platform. Rider verification is the latest addition to Bolt’s driver safety features, such as 24/7 safety support, rider management, phone masking, and trip monitoring alerts. According to Bolt, these features help to build trust between drivers and riders, encourage drivers to accept more orders and enhance the overall efficiency and safety of the Bolt app. This feature aims to improve driver safety by requiring new users on the platform to upload their identification document (ID) to authenticate their details before using the service. The validation…

The festive season is here, and it’s time to celebrate with your loved ones. Whether you are travelling to the countryside, hosting a family reunion, or planning a vacation, you need a reliable and convenient way to pay for your expenses. One of the first banks to offer you this convenience is Equity Bank, which has a range of payment platforms and channels that suit your needs and preferences. Here are some of the ways you can use Equity Bank’s payment platforms and channels during the holiday season. Equity Top-Up If you are an Equity Bank customer, you can easily…

A new report by Fairwork Kenya reveals that digital workers, such as those in ride-hailing and delivery platforms, are denied employee benefits and exposed to mistreatment due to their classification as self-employed.  The report, The Promise and Peril of Platform Work in the Kenyan Platform Economy, also says that the lack of proper legislation leaves these workers vulnerable to exploitation. According to the report, most of the platform workers work an average of 12 hours a day, with some working up to 24 hours, due to the high costs they have to bear. In addition, the report says that there is…