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Equity bank sustains impressive growth
[Carole Kimutai] One week after Kenya's political protagonists signed a power sharing deal, one of Kenya's fastest growing banks has posted a KSH2.4bn pre-tax profit. 10 Mar 2008 08:29

Kenya gets major health drive boost
[Carole Kimutai] Thousands of new mothers in Kenya are set to receive free child health tips as part of an ongoing maternal health awareness program funded by Reckitt Benckiser, makers of Dettol. 3 Mar 2008 10:41

Unrest affects Kenya Airways
This week, Kenya Airways CEO Titus Naikuni presented an update on the company's performance following the post-election unrest. 11 Feb 2008 10:56

Kenyan retailer unveils motorised shopping trolleys
[Carole Kimutai] Nakumatt has introduced motorised trolleys exclusively for physically disabled and the elderly shoppers. 8 Feb 2008 07:48

Cricket Australia tries to corner image market
Cricket Australia (CA), the governing body of one of Australia's favourite sports, is trying to force all photographers and agencies to sign a new contract before they enter the cricket grounds. 13 Dec 2007 06:42

UBA aims to be Africa's sixth largest bank in 2010
According to the group MD and CEO of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Tony Elumelu, the Nigerian bank's ambition is to become the 6th largest bank in Africa by 2010, with long term plans to mature as the leading African bank. 5 Dec 2007 09:00

African nations agree to $1 billion Indian satellite project
A critical mass of countries are signing on to a plan for India to invest $1 billion in the Pan-African e-Network satellite project, a joint initiative with the Africa Union aimed at developing the region's information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure. 30 Nov 2007 12:04

New move to sell East Africa as single tourism unit
The East African Community is working on a strategy that will sell all its five member countries as a single unit in the tourist market. 30 Nov 2007 11:57

Music video project for Africa
Pan-African music entertainment network MTV Networks Africa and oil marketer Shell have partnered to boost Africa's contemporary music industry. 22 Nov 2007 14:43

Investor firm to acquire stake in Kenya bank
[Carole Kimutai] Equity Bank is set to become the biggest bank in Kenya in terms of capital base following plans by a Pan African based investment firm, Helios EB Investors to acquire over 90 million new shares. 15 Nov 2007 14:52

A first for Kenyan retail chain - 24-hour shopping
[Carole Kimutai] Following the growing success of a round-the-clock shopping concept introduced by Nakumatt Holdings earlier this year, the supermarket chain has expanded the service to Nakumatt Downtown in Nairobi's city centre. 15 Nov 2007 13:06

Men first! (But the ladies can take a peep as well)
[Carole Kimutai] The first men's lifestyle magazine ADAM has caused quite in Nairobi. CAROLE KIMUTAI caught up with ADAM editor - Oyunga Pala 15 Oct 2007 06:14

DHL wins new agreement with world's largest retailer
[Carole Kimutai] DHL has announced a new three-year agreement with Wal-Mart Stores, the world's largest retail chain. 14 Sep 2007 12:18