Category: Business
German airline Lufthansa plans to lay off 22,000 workers
German airline Lufthansa is planning to cut up to 22,000 jobs as it struggles to cope up with the travel restrictions occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic, the BBC reports. The airline has […]
Renault cuts 15,000 jobs worldwide
French automobile manufacturer Renault is cutting 15,000 jobs as part of the €2bn cost-cutting plan due to the impact of coronavirus. Renault saw its first annual loss in a decade last year […]
Renault prepares to lay off 15,000 employees
French automobile manufacturer Renault is planning 15,000 job cuts around the globe as it tries to contain losses due to coronavirus pandemic, the BBC reports. Renault saw its first annual loss in […]
Discuss four strategic lenses that an organization can use to gain competitive advantage
There are four main strategic lenses in Strategic Management. These lenses are: a) Strategy as discourse This strategy is based on the language and communication of the strategies of an organization. It […]
Importance of participatory planning in an organization
Public participation is now a buzz word in countries such as Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa which in one way or the other have laws which makes public participation an important component […]
Nairobi City Frustrations
Today we were stuck in town waiting for our Matatu to pick us. I was at the stage behind the National Archives and for more than two hours we waited for our […]
Successful separation of c-joined twins in Kenya
At a cost of Ksh 100 million, neurosurgeon Nimrod Mwang’ombe successful lead a team of 60 medics to separate two twins. Flavor and Blessings were two years at the time. The 23-hour […]
Nairobi County doubles parking fees
“Nairobi County has increased parking fees in the CBD. From tomorrow motorists will pay a minimal parking fee of KSh 400 with buses paying KSh 1000 a day. Motorists will need to […]
Competitive Advantage
For an organization or an individual to have a competitive advantage in any undertaking, you must invest in some aspect of your business in order to stay a head of the crowd. […]
Injera: Ethiopia’s testiest bread
Injera is an Ethiopian flatbread made out of the grains called teff. This bread goes along with Ethiopia’s rich stews and sauces. This is a national food for Ethiopia, Somalia and Eritrea. […]
CS Peter Munya appoints new Managing Director for KEBS
The Cabinet Secretary for Trade Peter Munya appointed Benard Njiraini as the new Managing Director of Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) on Friday. This is after Charles Ongwae exited as he faces […]
Betin and Sportspesa close shop in Kenya
The betting firms, Sportspesa and Betin have finally closed their business operations in Kenya following a standoff based on tax between the state and the two companies. The two companies spoke to […]
7 reasons to start a business while you are in college
We may all be aware that one of the key ingredients of starting a successful business is speed. If you are a student and you want to start a business, then there […]
Marc Buckner, 36, is the new Bachelor SA
In Cape Town, M-Net has just announced the name of South Africa’s newest Bachelor. This six-pack man will be looking for love in The Bachelor season 2. Previously, Lee Thompson was not able […]
Kenyan Hodgen Mainda appointed by Gov. Bill Lee of Tennessee as Commissioner of Department of Commerce and Insurance
Governor Bill Lee of Tennessee has appointed Kenyan Hodgen Mainda as Commissioner for Department of Commerce & Insurance. “Hodgen joins my cabinet after an outstanding career as a community leader in Chattanooga,” […]
“Kenyan forex receipts of USD 2bn from remittances is more than all the forex receipts TANZANIA get from mineral exports,” Zitto Kabwe
“Kenyan forex receipts of USD 2bn from remittances is more than all the forex receipts TANZANIA get from mineral exports,” Zitto Kabwe “Remittances into Tanzania, Kenya, UGANDA and Ethiopia. Kenyan forex receipts […]
Turkana is on the move
Turkana is on the move I have been checking the progress of Turkana County since my last time here nearly two years ago. I’ve already seen some changes especially in the private […]
CEO and founder of Keroche industries arrested
CEO and founder of Keroche industries arrested The fonder and Chief Executive Officer of Keroche Industries Limited Tabitha Karanja was arrested earlier today. She is reported to have been holed up in […]
Business in Africa: Uni-Life Group International
Business in Africa: Uni-Life Group International The Uni-Life Group International was established by Nana Kwame Wiafe of Ghana in 2018. The business has its headquarters in Ghana’s capital city, Accra. Uni-Life Group […]
RECENT UPDATE
Barcelona confirm Griezmann’s injury
Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann has suffered a thigh muscle injury, the La Liga side have confirmed. The 29-year-old France international was replaced by Luis Suarez at half-time in Saturday’s 1-0 win over […]
Osman Shariff, the first Covid-19 patient in Isiolo demands Ksh 25 Million compensation
Osman Shariff, the first coronavirus patient in Isiolo, wants the County government to pay him Ksh 25Million after health workers posted his pictures and biodata on social media. The 62-year-old complained massive […]
