Month: March 2020

News
March 3, 2020
Handshake? No thanks: coronavirus changes global habits
Say no to a handshake, refuse every peck on the cheek and definitely avoid hugging. Instead, try a direct gaze,…
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March 3, 2020
Twitter tells staff to work from home over coronavirus fears
Twitter has told its staff to work from home to help stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The directive…
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News
March 3, 2020
CBK embarks on buying dollars from commercial banks to boost currency
The Central Bank of Kenya has embarked on buying dollars from commercial banks to boost Kenya’s foreign currency reserves. This…
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News
March 3, 2020
Octagon Africa signs partnership deal with Alexander Forbes operating in Africa
A new strategic partnership has been entered into under which Octagon Africa will serve Alexander Forbes multinational clients with a…
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News
March 3, 2020
Stanbic Holdings records a 13.4 p.c dip in full year pretax profit
Stanbic Holdings PLC’s has recorded a 13.4 percent dip in its pre-tax profit during the financial year ended December 31,…
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Health
March 2, 2020
Interventions put in place to curb coronavirus
By Daisy Okanga | As fears of coronavirus mount across the world, the government has moved in with speed to…
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News
March 2, 2020
Diaspora remittances up by 3.6 p.c to KSh 26.2 billion
Kenyans living abroad cumulatively sent back home KSh284.7 billion in the 12 months to January 2020. According to data released…
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Markets
March 2, 2020
Electronic business hit hard as coronavirus fears mount
By Daisy Okanga | The COVID-19 virus has caused a severe impact on global markets with the electronic business facing…
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Health
March 2, 2020
Government to procure 2 M masks in readiness for coronavirus
The government through the Kenya Medical Supplies Association (KEMSA) has procured 2 million face masks as part of its preparations…
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Markets
March 2, 2020
80 p.c of bank customers satisfied with industry’s service standards
By Daisy Okanga | Most bank customers are satisfied with the quality of services being offered by the banking industry.…
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