Jane Muia

Nairobi

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Why government has shut down all Naivas Supermarket outlets in Nairobi

3 days ago | biznakenya.com | Jane Muia

The county government of Nairobi has ordered the immediate closure of all Naivas Supermarket outlets over the sale of expired products. Speaking on Wednesday, May 14, Nairobi County Health Committee, led by Maurice Ochieng, said the retail chain has been selling expired products, putting consumers’ health at risk. “We are here at Naivas Moi Avenue, and we have realised that there are expired products on the shelf, putting Nairobians at risk,” Mr. Ochieng said.
TSC broke to hire 20,000 interns on permanent and pensionable terms

3 days ago | biznakenya.com | Jane Muia

Over 20,000 intern teachers are staring at a crisis after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) revealed it lacks the necessary funds to absorb them on permanent and pensionable terms. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Education, TSC Director of Finance Cheptumo Ayabei revealed that the commission was not allocated funds in the 2025- 2026 budget to make permanent employment of the interns.
Nancy Wanjiru: Lady working as Saudi caregiver builds mum Sh1.1 million house

3 days ago | biznakenya.com | Jane Muia

Despite facing hardships in Saudi Arabia, Nancy Thogori Wanjiru, a young lady from Kajiado County, has proved that nothing is impossible with hard work and determination. The young lady who moved to the Gulf country in 2019 in search of greener pastures has built a 2-bedroom modern house for her mother, who struggled to raise them. “My mother is a single mum of five. I am the lastborn. My mother has struggled to raise us single-handedly. It has been difficult for me, my mum, and my siblings.
CAK announces jobs, internship opportunities; How to apply

3 days ago | biznakenya.com | Jane Muia

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has announced various opportunities for qualified Kenyans to apply. In a notice on Tuesday, May 13, CAK announced that it is seeking to recruit individuals to fill various positions as well as offer internship opportunities to qualified graduates. The authority is seeking to recruit an internal auditor, a legal officer, and two analysts, mergers and acquisitions.
How I used my Dubai househelp salary to build Sh450k house for my dad

4 days ago | biznakenya.com | Jane Muia

Irene Odinga, a young lady from Lugari, Kakamega county, can now smile after fulfilling her father’s wish to own a house. Irene, who works as a househelp in Dubai, revealed she built the house as a sign of appreciation to her father, who worked tirelessly to raise them despite suffering an accident. “He suffered a severe accident that left him with a broken leg, forcing him to rely on a walking stick for support. The accident happened while he was working.
How official used fake papers to swindle government Sh9 million

4 days ago | biznakenya.com | Jane Muia

Edwin Amagola Munyeti, an official at Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NAWASCO), has been arrested over allegations of forgery of an academic certificate to secure employment. In a statement released on Monday, 12th, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) said Munyeti presented a fake Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificate to land a position at NAWASCO.
Kimutai: 28-year-old making Sh7 million from passion fruit, apple farming in Eldoret

5 days ago | biznakenya.com | Jane Muia

Unlike most graduates who chase employment after school, Kimutai Maselus’ focus on agribusiness is a testament that farming is a goldmine. The 28-year-old owns a fruit farm in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu county, that blossoms with various fruits including apple, passion fruit, and avocado. Narrating his journey in farming, Kimutai revealed that his decision to venture into apple farming followed extensive research that unveiled a low production of apples in the country against a high demand.
How I got permanent US residence, started oldest newspaper in Minnesota

5 days ago | biznakenya.com | Jane Muia

Tom Gitaa, a Kenyan in the US, has built a name for himself in America after starting the longest-running African-owned newspaper in Minnesota. He is the founder, president, and publisher of Mshale, a newspaper for and about African immigrants in Minnesota. Born in Mombasa in 1969, Gitaa attended Sacred Heart Primary School in Mombasa before joining a Mombasa-based school for his secondary education.
HELB introduces new platform for loan repayment, how it works

1 week ago | biznakenya.com | Jane Muia

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has introduced a new platform for loan repayment as it seeks to ensure seamless loan repayment from anywhere in the world. In a statement on Thursday, HELB said Kenyans living abroad can now use the WorldRemit platform to settle their student loans. “Wherever in the world you may be, we have made it easier for you to make an impact back home,” HELB stated.
Why Bitange Ndemo has rejected his appointment as UoN Vice Chancellor

1 week ago | biznakenya.com | Jane Muia

Former ICT Principal Secretary and Kenya’s Ambassador to Belgium, Professor Bitange Ndemo, has declined his appointment as the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi (UoN). In a statement on Thursday, May 8, Ndemo cited procedural irregularities in the appointment process. “I dissociate myself from this unprocedural process and have withdrawn my candidacy for the position.