Kenya Airline Pilots Association opposes staff layoffs at KQ

Kenya Airline Pilots Association opposes staff layoffs at KQ

Kenya Airline Pilots Association (Kalpa) wants ongoing staff layoffs, which include sacking of pilots by Kenya Airways (KQ) stopped, terming the exercise illegal. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP Kenya Airline Pilots Association (Kalpa) wants ongoing staff layoffs, which include sacking of pilots by Kenya Airways (KQ) stopped, terming the exercise illegal. The carrier […]

Homegrown multinationals gain firm foothold in East Africa

Homegrown multinationals gain firm foothold in East Africa

Kenyan companies have been the most adventurous, with their cross-border advances returning a mixed bag of fortunes. Efforts to harmonise taxes, creation of one-stop border points, common investments in infrastructure projects and other initiatives have turned the EAC into a fertile expansion territory. The 150 million people strong EAC Common Market has opened a window […]

EAC multinationals gain firm foothold in region

EAC multinationals gain firm foothold in region

Companies such as Equity Holdings have extended their reach into other East African member states including Uganda. PHOTO | FILE The 150 million people strong EAC Common Market has opened a window for cross-border expansion, nurturing homegrown multinationals that now straddle the region. Kenyan companies have been the most adventurous, with their cross-border advances returning […]

East Africa: EAC Multinationals Gain Firm Foothold in Region

East Africa: EAC Multinationals Gain Firm Foothold in Region

The 150 million people strong EAC Common Market has opened a window for cross-border expansion, nurturing homegrown multinationals that now straddle the region. Kenyan companies have been the most adventurous, with their cross-border advances returning a mixed bag of fortunes. Some firms have recorded huge successes while others have rued the decision to venture outside […]