Martin Mwita

5 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Martin Mwita

SAFARICOM expects to become profitable in the Ethiopian market in the financial year 2027, management now says, as it continues with key investments in the country amid an expanding customer base. The firm which on Friday announced a net incomegrowth of 10.8 per cent for the year ended March 2025, toSh69.8 billion, plans to lunch its overdraft facility in Ethiopia next week.

6 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Martin Mwita

In SummarySpeaking during the sixth Engineering Partnership Convention in Nairobi, EBK chairman Erastus Mwongera called for stronger partnerships to increase capacity in this critical area. This, as EBK also calls for the harnessing of the country’s youthful engineering workforce. THE Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) has committed to scale up support for agricultural engineers in the country, as part of its latest reforms to enhance economic growth.

6 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Martin Mwita

High Court in Nairobi has issued a conservatory order staying the implementationKenya09 May 2025 - 08:37In SummaryMajor concerns by the private sector playersinclude the high cost of compliance where for instance, an importer is required to pay Sh150 per item for every consignment brought into the country. Private sector lobby groups have since called for an extension of the implementation timeline to January 2026 or mid next year to allow adequate time for stakeholder consultations.

6 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Martin Mwita

Kenya imports palm oil, a key edible oil, to meet its domestic demand, which outstrips local productionKenya09 May 2025 - 08:50In SummaryAccording to the Kenya Association of Manufactures (KAM) Kenya’s edible oil refining capacity stands at approximately 2.1 million metric tonnes per annum. However, the industry is currently operating at only about 40 per cent capacity.

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Martin Mwita

Calla PR account director Njeri Kagera with managing director Kevin Otiende during the launch of ‘Try it in Nairobi’ /HANDOUTBusinesses looking to launch new products and services in Africa can now trial their offerings in a live market setting, thanks to a new initiative designed to support innovation and reduce the risks of market entry.