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State to start mitumba phase-out plan

Star Videos June 23, 2016

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The government will begin implementing a plan to reduce the impact of second-hand clothes, commonly known as mitumba, on the local textile industry next month.

KNCC endorses Standard Gauge Railways project

Star Videos June 7, 2017

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KNCC endorses Standard Gauge Railways project

Uhuru talks energy sector disruption of supply

Star Videos May 25, 2016

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President Uhuru Kenyatta talks about the energy disruption crisis that affects the African continent.

Central Bank of Kenya marks golden jubilee with symposium

Star Videos September 14, 2016

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Banks are from today required to charge a maximum interest of four percentage points above the CBR and pay at least 70 per cent of the CBR on term deposits.

Non-toxic bitumen enters Kenyan market

Star Videos June 14, 2018

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A South African based company, specializing in bitumen emulsion which is cost effective and non-toxic has entered the Kenyan market.

President Uhuru Kenyatta puts rogue banks, directors on notice

Star Videos April 11, 2016

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The law will soon catch up with unscrupulous bank managers and directors who have shaken the country’s banking system, President Uhuru Kenyatta said.

Microsoft to host NexTech forum on innovation in Africa

Star Videos January 15, 2017

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Microsoft has billed the NexTech forum as an opportunity to fast-track application of products and services tailored to meet Africa’s needs. The forum will also showcase market-ready world-class solutions from the African continent.

Ken Gen Posts Sh11 Billion Full Year Profits

Star Videos October 13, 2015

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KenGen’s managing director Albert Mugo attributed the increase in profits to higher electricity sales.

The ‘Twaweza’ launch

Star Videos June 19, 2017

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The ‘Twaweza’ launch

Uhuru talks energy sector reforms in Kenya

Star Videos May 25, 2016

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President Uhuru Kenyatta talks about energy reforms in Kenya at the African Development Bank’s annual meeting in Lusaka, Zambia.

Equity bank reduces credit rates on mobile loans

Star Videos September 15, 2016

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Equity Bank chief executive James Mwangi said the bank has also set aside Sh100 billion for onward lending to the mass market and all loans taken from yesterday will be priced at 14.5 per cent.

Milly Glass rethinks investing locally, shifts base to Ethiopia

Star Videos June 24, 2018

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Mombasa based Milly Glass Works is considering relocating its busines from Kenya, exposing more than 2,000 workers to job loses.

Central Bank Governor Patrick Njoroge briefing on Chase Bank

Star Videos April 7, 2016

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Chase Bank has been placed under receivership for 12 months after experiencing “liquidity difficulties”, Central Bank has said.

Safaricom expands presence in Coast region

Star Videos February 2, 2017

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The new regional headquarters based at the Avenue Building in Nyali will coordinate operations across the coast.

Taj Mall owner Ramesh Project

Star Videos October 9, 2015

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Kenya to benefit from cargo scanners donated by China

Star Videos August 25, 2017

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Kenya Revenue Authority, Commissioner General John Njiraini says the cargo scanners, donated by China and have been installed at the port of Mombasa, have a capacity to scan about 500 containers within 24 hours.

Uhuru talks energy sector challenges

Star Videos May 25, 2016

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President Uhuru Kenyatta talks about the challenges that Kenya faces in the energy sector at the AfDB’s annual meeting in Lusaka, Zambia.

Uhuru urges banks to further revise interest rates

Star Videos September 15, 2016

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President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday called for additional market-led reforms to further lower the cost of borrowing in a sustainable way.

KCB posts Sh12.1 billion half year profit, an 18% growth

Star Videos August 16, 2018

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KCB group has posted a net profit of Sh12.1 billion in the half year to June in a marginal improvement from last year when the company posted Sh10.3 billion.

Jeremy Awori on measures to grow Barclays Bank Kenya profits

Star Videos March 4, 2016

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Barclays Bank Kenya managing director Jeremy Awori said the company will launch a stock brokerage business to increase its revenue streams. The bank recently launched agency banking and said it is also exploring new products for its mobile banking services to woo more customers.

Safaricom launches dynamic Flex tariff

Star Videos March 24, 2017

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FLEX gives customers freedom to choose how they allocate airtime for calls, SMS or data services.

Judiciary, Banks unite to reduce case backlogs

Star Videos July 6, 2016

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Bankers have partnered with the High Court’s Family, Commercial and Tax divisions to speed up resolution of a growing backlog of disputes valued at hundreds of billions of shillings through court-led mediation.

Chamber of Commerce warns projected GDP growth dip

Star Videos September 8, 2017

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The country’s business community has expressed fears that the 2017/2018 Gross Domestic Product will reduce by 0.3% due to the ongoing political instability.

CBK pushes for lower cost of borrowing

Star Videos May 25, 2016

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Central Bank of Kenya governor Patrick Njoroge is adamant the industry-wide base lending rate, and the Kenya Banks Reference Rate, should be re-worked to have an impact on the pricing of loans by commercial banks.

Little Cab launches ‘sambaza ride’ option for taxi sharing

Star Videos October 2, 2016

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Little now allows users to pay for someone else’s ride through the Sambaza ride option, in addition to purchasing airtime at discounted rates.

Kenya should not postpone the 16% vat on fuel

Star Videos September 3, 2018

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Equity CEO James Mwangi on Monday said Kenya should not postpone the 16% VAT on fuel for 2 years because it will expose the country to more debt.

Alarm over budget deficit

Star Videos June 20, 2016

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The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya has raised alarm over Sh691.5 billion budget deficit in the Sh2.26 trillion budget for the financial year 2016-17, arguing borrowed money should only go into development projects.

Equity in Sh10 billion partnership with European Investment Bank

Star Videos March 30, 2017

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European Investment Bank has extended about Sh10.57 billion to regional credit-starved SMEs through Equity Holdings Group and Housing Finance.

Sec Gen. UNCTAD on fighting illicit frauds and tax evasion

Star Videos July 24, 2016

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Sec Gen. UNCTAD Mukhisa Kituyi on fighting illicit frauds and tax evasion

Election tension causes downturn in tourism sector

Star Videos September 18, 2017

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Tourism players in Kilifi County have begun recording cancellation of bookings following fears of the outcome of the repeat presidential elections set for October 17.

IEBC protests threaten tourism recovery – KTB

Star Videos May 24, 2016

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The Kenya Tourism Board has warned of negative impact the ongoing anti-IEBC protests could have on the industry as the country gears up for the 2017 elections.

KenolKobil, Little Cab partner to lower taxi hailing costs

Star Videos October 2, 2016

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We are delighted to extend our fuel card services to Little [Cab] drivers and offer further discount benefits to them. This move is meant to improve their experience at KenolKobil service stations across the country.

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