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Jacktone Lawi

Kenya

Business Writer at The Star (Kenya)

A Dad, Journalist and Writer, self driven, hard working and passionate about journalism

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  • 1 day ago | the-star.co.ke | Jacktone Lawi

    Several key irrigation and water development projects across the country face setbacks and delays due to budget cuts, the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation has warned. Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa and Principal Secretary for Irrigation CPA Ephantus Kimotho while appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation pointed out that some of the flagship projects will have to be deferred.

  • 1 day ago | the-star.co.ke | Jacktone Lawi

    The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has allayed concerns that it plans to reintroduce interest rate caps, clarifying that its recent consultative paper on risk-based credit pricing does not signal a return to the controversial policy.

  • 1 day ago | the-star.co.ke | Jacktone Lawi

    As I walk along Wabera Street on Wednesday morning, young Kenyans with cameras, lights, and photography reflectors line up, each calling me for a shoot. I decline to take the shots and instead engage them in a discussion on the new changes in the Finance Bill 2025 that will likely impact their ventures. Kenya's digital economy has witnessed exponential growth, with content creation becoming a viable source of income for many, particularly the youth.

  • 1 day ago | the-star.co.ke | Jacktone Lawi

    Kenyan women entering the workforce at the same time as their male counterparts are unlikely to make it to the senior management and leadership roles, a new study has shown. Despite near gender parity at entry-level positions, Kenyan women are significantly underrepresented in senior leadership roles, according to the McKinsey & Company report.

  • 2 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Jacktone Lawi

    Mama Lucy CEO Martin Wafula( in white lab coat) receives some of the equipment from the Ministry of Health officials./HANDOUTOfficials from the Ministry of Health( MoH) on Friday afternoon kicked off  the distribution of computers and tablets to health centres across the country. In Nairobi, MoH Digital Agency officials led by Jeremiah Mugo handed over 11,780 computers and tablets to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital.

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