Heineken, KWAL Bet on Football Fandom to Drive Consumer Engagement
Beer brand Heineken and Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) are ramping up experiential marketing efforts through football-themed activations as they seek to strengthen consumer engagement and brand loyalty in Kenya’s increasingly competitive alcoholic beverages market. The brewer will on May 30 host nationwide UEFA Champions League finals viewing parties across key urban centres, marking…
Chuka Modern Market: A New Economic Frontier for Tharaka Nithi
The facility Launched by the president is designed to provide small-scale traders with a dignified working environment The economic landscape of Tharaka Nithi County is entering a new chapter following the official handover and completion of the Chuka Modern Market, a flagship project under the national government’s Economic Stimulus Programe. The ultra-modern facility, inaugurated by…
Residents Hail Chuka-Kathwana Road Network and Expansion of Technical Training Opportunities
Construction of Chuka-Kathwana Road and Kaanwa- Chuka Technical Institute offers significant relief for locals, students and tutors who have borne the brunt of bad roads for years. Residents and business people in Tharaka Nithi County have welcomed the ongoing expansion of road infrastructure and technical training institutions, saying the projects are transforming transport, trade, education,…
Manufacturers Push for Faster Shift to Clean Energy Amid Rising Production Costs
Manufacturers have called for accelerated adoption of clean technologies, affordable energy solutions and stronger public-private collaboration to cushion industries from rising operational costs linked to volatile fuel prices, expensive electricity and global supply chain disruptions. The calls were made during the Clean Energy Conference and Expo held at the Sarit Expo Centre under the theme…
Tharaka Nithi Road Upgrades Spark Optimism Among Residents and Investors
Youths take part in construction of culvert works in Kaanwa along the recently completed Chuka-Kathwana road Residents, investors and business people in Tharaka Nithi are expressing optimism over ongoing infrastructure projects in the region, saying improved roads and government developments are already transforming transport, trade and investment opportunities. Speaking during a site visit in Kaanwa,…
Government, Transport Operators Suspend Strike for One Week After Talks
Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration Kipchumba Murkomen during a past press briefing on Government interventions to address rising fuel prices and negotiations with public transport stakeholders. The Government and public transport sector stakeholders have agreed to suspend the planned nationwide transport strike for one week to allow room for further negotiations over the…
South C Business Community Protests Over Poor Roads in South C
South Sea residents and members of the business community during a peaceful protest demanding urgent repair of roads in the area, citing poor infrastructure and flooding challenges. Business owners and residents of South C in Lang’ata Constituency on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest demanding urgent repair of roads in the area, accusing relevant authorities of…
UDA Defends Fuel Price Changes Amid Transport Disruptions
The ruling United Democratic Alliance has defended the latest fuel price adjustments, attributing the increase in petroleum costs to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, which it says has disrupted global oil supply chains and increased international fuel prices. In a statement read by Hassan Omar Hassan, the party said the…
Equity Group Holdings Plc has reported strong first quarter results for 2026, demonstrating the continued success of its deliberate transformation into a resilient, technology led, pan‑African financial services Group. Profit After Tax rose 24% to KSh19.1 billion, reflecting strengthened balance sheet quality, disciplined execution, and growing contributions from regional subsidiaries. The Group’s balance sheet expanded…
