- All unredeemed Bonga points will be expiring after three years. Bonga Points accumulated before December 31, 2019, will therefore expire effective January 1, 2023.
- Today, people look for versatility in their methods of making money. No one is satisfied with their income in their present life; therefore, people seek more opportunities to generate income. If you are also willing to make more money and you are willing to take a risk factor, then perhaps the best…
- A photo being shared online claiming to show Mt Kenya residents lining up for relief food is FALSE. The photo, shared by Facebook user Sakita Jackson on October 24, 2022, claimed that the residents of Mt Kenya were receiving relief food for the first time in history. “Dismay in Mt. Kenya as…
- Ruto appointed Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa as chair of the committee. Other members include Equity Bank CEO Dr. James Mwangi, EABL CEO Jane Karuku, KCB Group CEO Paul Russo, Family Bank CEO Rebecca Mbithi and BAT CEO Crispin Acholla.
- Kirubi has spent 21 years at Equity Group, taking on roles across operations, marketing, service and management. He started off as an intern as part of the Equity Leaders Program (ELP).
- The presenter is a staunch Christian, and constantly cites his faith as a key cornerstone of his life and career. It therefore doesn't entirely come as a surprise that he rejected the graft offer.
- An image shared online claiming to show retired President Uhuru Kenyatta enjoying life in the village after retirement is FALSE. The image was shared on Facebook on September 29, 2022, by Facebook user Dennis Onsarigo Kiongozi with the caption “Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta enjoying life in the…
- Alcohol had initially been permitted to be served in "in select areas within stadiums", despite its sale being strictly controlled in the Muslim country, but that reprieve was withdrawn just two days to the tournament.
- The claim that police will start wearing pocketless uniforms has been dismissed by the Ministry of Interior and disowned by the source and is, therefore, FAKE.
- The channel, which for the past two decades has struggled to keep up with private sector media houses, which have invested heavily in content to attract viewership, is set for a massive spike in ratings for the duration of the tournament.
- Jubilee Holdings Limited has appointed Njeri Jomo as the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Officer of Jubilee Health Insurance Limited. In a statement, Jubilee termed Njeri as an experienced and multifaceted executive leader committed to delivering growth and profitability, organizational…
- Japanese businessman Yasuaki Kagami has finally touched down in Kenya, by starting a petroleum company Yasuaki Global International Oil (YG-OIL) Limited with Kenyan businessman Anthony Odiero as his key local partner.
- Google has hosted software developers and technical industry professionals to a full-day event of talks and workshops in Nairobi. The Google Sandbox program seeks to activate partnerships to deepen relationships within the local tech community and bring first-hand experiences of Google to industry…
- The announcement followed a meeting with President William Ruto, who spoke glowingly on the foundation's initiatives in areas including health, agriculture, innovation and climate change.
- KQ currently operates ten weekly flights to Dubai from Nairobi using a mix of B737-800 and the Dreamliner B787-800. For the Mombasa-Dubai trip, KQ will operate a Boeing 737-800 and the addition will bring its total number of weekly flights from Kenya to Dubai to 14.
- The 47-year old Oigara will be taking from Mudiwa who spent five years at the helm of Stanbic, part of South Africa's Standard Bank Group. As he exited, the bank credited him with leading the bank's digital transformation in Kenya and unlocking growth in profitability.
- The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has granted approval to TransCentury Plc to undertake a rights issue. The rights will be issued on the basis of five new ordinary shares for every one existing share as approved in the last shareholder meeting. 1,876,013,830 new ordinary shares will be on offer…
- You could soon fly direct to Tokyo from Nairobi after Japan and Kenya disclosed aspects of their plan to enhance ties between the two countries, intended to promote trade, tourism and cultural exchange.
- Barely two months after Odibets launched a promo to take loyal fans to Qatar, the bettíng firm has started rewarding the winners. One lucky winner is Radio Maisha journalist Ali Hassan who has won a trip to Qatar. Sports commentator Fred Arocho stormed the Standard offices along Mombasa road to…
- Award-winning playwright Silvia Cassini has chosen Nairobi to launch her newest play starring leading Kenyan actors Brian Ogola, Nini Wacera, Martin Kigondu, Matthew Ondiage, and Nixsa Shah. The play, which opens on Friday, November 18 at the Muthaiga Country Club, is Silvia’s first premiere since…
- The government has floated plans to cede a controlling stake in Kenya Airways (KQ) to foreign investors in a bid to return the national carrier to profitability. According to Treasury Principal Secretary nominee Chris Kiptoo, the government will look fo a strategic investor to inject capital and…
- In a second and alternative prayer to the court, Ocholla and a woman codenamed JNL , had asked the court to order the exhumation of Kibaki’s body - to enable extraction and collection of samples for use in a DNA paternity test.
- Microsoft founder and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation co-chair, Bill Gates, will be in Nairobi, Kenya from Tuesday, November 15 to Thursday, November 17.
- KCB Group CEO Paul Russo has been appointed to serve on the United Nations Environment Programme Finance (UNEP-FI) Leadership Council, joining other global leaders in mainstreaming and deepening sustainability integration across the financial industry.
- Africa's premier tech event, the Digital Transformation (dx100) Symposium & Awards (formerly CIO100), will feature key tech leaders as speakers and experts for three days of tech conversation.
- Joe Ageyo, the newly appointed Nation Media Group Editorial Director has made his first changes in the newspaper’s editorial department, widely seen in line with the recent demotion of editor-in-chief, Mr Mutuma Mathiu.
- William Lawson's gave Kenyans of legal drinking age exposure to the campaign at various outlets, where they participated in exciting challenges to be one of the TOP 26 finalists to compete in the finale.
- Featuring a predominantly young cast, including some who have never been seen on screen before, Pepeta stars Brahim Ouma (Famous) in his first-ever lead role as Junior. The cast also includes Malik Lemuel, who makes a major comeback after Machachari.
- Safaricom Ethiopia Service Revenue for the period ended 30th September 2022 was Ksh9.1 million while Total Revenue including handsets sales was Ksh98.3 million.
- "I am very happy that between four to five million Kenyans will be out of CRB blacklist by the beginning of November," President William Ruto had promised at a forum with bank and mobile money executives in September.
- Marketing is tricky, there’s no doubt about it. That’s why so many business owners hire marketing agencies to do the hard work for them. However, when you’re at the beginning of your business journey, or you’ve reached a point where you’re struggling a little financially, then taking on some of the…
- The bad PR between MCK, the media industry regulator, on one side, and the Kenya Editors Guild (KEG), a professional body bringing together editors, and the Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ), on the other, has set former journalists who now work for MCK up against former colleagues heading these two…
- A home that smells fresh carries an aura of positivity that uplifts your mood as soon as you walk in, which is always a good sign. Smell is one of our most powerful senses. It tells us what to eat or what perfume to wear. On the human front, the sense of smell is more […]
- With 2.9% growth compared to Q3 2021, Nairobi was the only African city listed among 45 global cities that recorded annual growth in the third quarter of 2022. Globally, prime price growth dipped for the second consecutive quarter. In the period under review the average annual growth dropped from…
- Many Kenyans know Jeff Koinange as one of Kenya's most recognizable and well paid media personalities, but the Citizen TV talk-show host and news anchor is a man of many passions and talents.
- His daily livestreams attract tens of thousands of viewers, as was apparent last week when he raised around Ksh350,000 to reward the Kisii University student who went viral for his impression of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
- Safaricom has announced the launch of a new product dubbed M-Pesa Go, aimed at enhancing child safety and sound financial knowledge for children below 18 years. The product seemingly will take the shape of similar products in the banking industry, as the Jumbo Junior accounts for Co-operative Bank…
- With the help of images taken via satellite and smartphones, ACRE Africa’s Picture Based Insurance (PBI) project is working to make smart insurance accessible to Kenya’s smallholder farmers. Doing so will help build awareness and trust around insurance-based products while simultaneously enhancing…
- DPO develops payment gateways for businesses of various sizes, and counts over 50 African banks including Equity Bank, KCB Bank Kenya, UBA, EcoBank and Absa among its partners, as well as airlines, ecommerce providers, schools and insurance firms among others.
- The Kenya Government will embrace the use of smart technology in the construction of 250,000 low-cost houses annually, ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has announced. He spoke on Wednesday during the Kenya-Korea Smart City and Technology forum organized by the Korea Trade Centre (KOTRA) in…
- The Standard Bank Group is currently showcasing products of over 40 African businesses at the China International Import Expo (CIIE), taking place in Shanghai from 5-10 November 2022. As the largest global import promotion event, the 5th CIIE is exhibiting products from over 100 countries,…
- The Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) is understood to be facing an internal revolt over a plot by the President, Mr Churchill Otieno, to have the organisation’s constitution changed to extend his tenure beyond the two-term limit.
- Reiterating his desire to grow the digital economy, improve connectivity and empower Kenyans, particularly low-income earners, traders and business people, Ruto disclosed plans to manufacture 'the cheapest smartphone in Africa'.
- Equip Africa Institute, an affiliate of Mount Kenya University, has launched a programme that will train Kenyans as Healthcare Assistants for German Hospitals starting January 2023. The programme, dubbed Certificate in Healthcare Assistant for German Hospitals, will be offered in Mount Kenya…
- It has been an incredible, and embattled rise for Karauri, the son of former Tigania MP Mathew Adams Karauki, to one of the most influential figures in business and politics.
