Mvita Somali Business Traders Association launches, board and officials elected
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-05-06 19:48:16

Mvita Somali Business Traders Association launches, board and officials elected

Members described the launch as a significant milestone, providing a formal platform to address collective interests and concerns.

Farming keeps youth in Isiolo off drug abuse
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-05-05 09:40:09

Farming keeps youth in Isiolo off drug abuse

With support from various organisations like the World Food Programme, the youth are now changing the narrative by venturing into vertical bag farming.

Heavy rains dampen business for Eastleigh hawkers
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-04-29 07:29:51

Heavy rains dampen business for Eastleigh hawkers

The situation worsens when heavy rains lead to flooding, effectively shutting down all businesses in the area, including established shops.

Eastleigh business group convenes meeting, discusses growth and flood relief efforts
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-04-27 17:26:06

Eastleigh business group convenes meeting, discusses growth and flood relief efforts

The discussions centred on the enhancement of the association's registration process.

How the allure of Eastleigh’s tourism is attracting travel agencies
  • Author: Albert Mwazighe
  • Date: 2024-04-27 08:04:56

How the allure of Eastleigh’s tourism is attracting travel agencies

The image of Eastleigh has been significantly transformed, with a rich cultural heritage attracting thousands of people every day in search of unique experiences.

Diani Beach traders struggle as rain dampens business
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-04-26 19:53:50

Diani Beach traders struggle as rain dampens business

As the April holiday season comes to an end, beach traders in Diani remain hopeful that the upcoming August holidays will bring better weather conditions and a revival of business opportunities.

Probe places suspect Julius Osoro at scene of violent Eastleigh robbery
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-04-22 17:33:22

Probe places suspect Julius Osoro at scene of violent Eastleigh robbery

Forensic investigations established that Julius Osoro was at the scene where Adan Mohamed was attacked and his Sh4 million stolen.

Mombasa woman cashes in on handmade mats after losing bank teller job
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-04-21 17:51:04

Mombasa woman cashes in on handmade mats after losing bank teller job

Bahati Omar, once a bank teller, has found a source of livelihood in handmade mats and also trains others in the business.

Ugandan businesses reopen after four-day tax protest
  • Author: AFP
  • Date: 2024-04-20 14:27:05

Ugandan businesses reopen after four-day tax protest

Shops and other businesses are protesting against high interest rates, taxes, and a new levy on imported clothing.

Sakaja deploys compliance teams across city to boost revenue collection 
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-04-17 11:47:20

Sakaja deploys compliance teams across city to boost revenue collection 

The officers will visit business premises across the city to ensure that each of them has complied with the directive to obtain a Unified Business Permit (UBP) and other relevant permits after a three-month grace period.

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi tours BBS Mall in Eastleigh
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-04-12 22:14:24

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi tours BBS Mall in Eastleigh

During his time at the mall, Mudavadi engaged in a closed-door meeting with MP Yusuf Hassan and mall management to address various issues affecting both the mall and the residents.

New bill proposes to streamline licence issuance in North Eastern counties
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-04-07 17:55:01

New bill proposes to streamline licence issuance in North Eastern counties

Githinji said that even if different counties enact laws to guide the process in their respective counties, those county assemblies will be guided by this law.

Kenya, Ghana strengthen trade and investment ties with seven MoUs
  • Author: Eastleigh Voice Reporter
  • Date: 2024-04-03 19:13:33

Kenya, Ghana strengthen trade and investment ties with seven MoUs

The agreements cover cooperation in sectors such as science and technology, tourism, education, governance, and defence.

Reprieve for small-scale traders as State orders release of goods at Mombasa port
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-03-29 11:19:34

Reprieve for small-scale traders as State orders release of goods at Mombasa port

 One significant development is the directive for the immediate release of goods held at the Port of Mombasa upon confirmation of meeting the required standards.

Arrest warrant issued against businessman Yagnesh Devani over theft of Sh1.5bn jet fuel
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-03-26 18:33:59

Arrest warrant issued against businessman Yagnesh Devani over theft of Sh1.5bn jet fuel

A prosecution counsel sought the warrant against businessman Yagnesh Devani, who is accused of stealing 318.656 metric tonnes of jet fuel from KCB.

Probe on after Tanzanian businessman found dead in his Eastleigh apartment
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-03-25 19:07:39

Probe on after Tanzanian businessman found dead in his Eastleigh apartment

Some residents said Gerald Mangela's death may have resulted from business rivalry or a deal gone wrong.

3 charged with defrauding Eastleigh businessman of Sh1.1m
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-03-25 17:58:48

3 charged with defrauding Eastleigh businessman of Sh1.1m

The three allegedly obtained the money from businessman Ahmed Ali Mohammed in Eastleigh, Kamukunji Sub-county, between March 2 and 16, 2024.

Eastleigh businessman charged with assaulting KRA official
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-03-20 17:47:03

Eastleigh businessman charged with assaulting KRA official

Abdikarim Mohamed Jilmonge is accused of beating up Joel Kîng'ori on March 11, 2024, along Jam Street.

17 groups in Isiolo’s rural wards get Sh3.2 million in business grants
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-03-19 18:28:35

17 groups in Isiolo’s rural wards get Sh3.2 million in business grants

The groups received grants of between Sh100,000 and Sh300,000 for the third time in a row since the inception of the "Strengthening Communities Resilience (SCORE)" project in 2021.

Mombasa entrepreneur transforms coconut shells into profitable household items
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-03-19 16:16:51

Mombasa entrepreneur transforms coconut shells into profitable household items

An accident in 2017 ended Collins Otieno's career as a PSV driver, so he turned to the use of coconut shells to make household items for sale.