Author: Lorine Otamo

Kenyans are hitting the road in style, with Uber revealing fascinating trends in their cab-hailing and food-delivery services. According to Uber consumer trends data, the longest trip in Kenya was 549 km for a four-wheel-drive vehicle and 520 km for a two-wheel-drive vehicle.  The highest fare earned by a driver for a single trip was KSh 15,600.  In addition, trips to airports increased by 71.3% in August 2023. The company also said that demand for business trips on Uber for Business rose by 10.96% year on year, with 9 a.m. being the most popular time. Delivery surprises For its food delivery service, Uber Eats, the data shows that…

Kitui Flour Mills, Kenya’s third-largest flour producer, has received approval from the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) to fully acquire Rafiki Millers, which closed its doors in 2021. This move aims to strengthen Kitui Flour’s position in the wheat milling market while raising concerns about potential long-term competitive impacts. Market Share Shakeup While Rafiki held only a 3% market share, the combined entity still claims 13%, solidifying Kitui Flour Mill’s position behind Mombasa Maize Millers (22%) and Grain Industries Limited (15%). “This approval has been granted based on the finding that the transaction is unlikely to negatively impact competition in…

Kenya’s passport has been ranked as the seventh most powerful in Africa and the 67th in the world by the Henley Passport Index. This means that Kenyan passport holders can travel to 76 countries without a visa or with a visa on arrival. This is a significant improvement from the previous ranking, where Kenya was ranked 8th in Africa and 73rd in the world. The improvement is due to Kenya’s recent decision to waive visa requirements for citizens of several countries, including South Africa, Comoros, Djibouti, and Eritrea. The ranking of Kenya’s passport is a positive sign for the country’s…

As the back-to-school season comes, parents are preparing for the excitement and challenges of getting their children ready for another term of learning. This time of the year generally brings a long list of obligations, from acquiring uniforms and textbooks to settling tuition fees. The financial strain can be overwhelming. Fortunately, Absa Bank is ready to lend a hand with its Buy Now Lipa Pole Pole (BNPL) credit card option, which provides a quick and flexible alternative for parents. The innovative and user-friendly card allows parents to spread the cost of back-to-school purchases and school fee payments in a structured…

BioNTech, a German pharmaceutical company, announced on Monday that it had completed a key step in establishing its first vaccine production hub in Africa. The aim is to increase access to mRNA vaccines on the continent. “Africa will have one of the most advanced manufacturing facilities in the world,” Ugur Sahin, BioNTech co-founder and chief executive officer, said. “The real success factor in today’s milestone is trust and cooperation.” President Kagame pic.twitter.com/rFvNK2vtSR — Presidency | Rwanda (@UrugwiroVillage) December 19, 2023 The company has set up a production unit in Kigali, Rwanda, using recycled shipping containers. The unit covers 35,000 square…

Kenyan stars Faith Kipyegon and Kelvin Kiptum were among the six athletes honoured at the recently revamped 2023 World Athletics Awards gala held in Monaco, France.  The new format saw winners categorized based on their specific disciplines: track, field events, and out-of-stadium events, instead of the traditional single male and female athlete of the year awards. Kipyegon, a double Olympic champion in the 1500m, claimed the Female Athlete of the Year award for track events. Faith Kipyegon 🗣️ “Wow I’m so proud of myself. To achieve what I achieved this year was magnificent. It was a dream come true.” The…