Day: January 24, 2022

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BT FACTCHECK

HOAX: Kalonzo Musyoka Has Not Withdrawn From Presidential Race

A tweet claiming that Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has withdrawn his presidential bid is fake.  According to the tweet, shared on 11th January...

A mobile loan app. [Photo: REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya]
BUSINESSOPINION

How Regulation Of Digital Lenders By CBK Will Benefit Players, Borrowers

In 2021, President Kenyatta approved an amendment that gives the Central Bank of Kenya powers to license and oversee previously unregulated digital money lenders....

Njeri Karago was honored for her contribution to the Kenyan film industry with a Kalasha Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018. [Photo/ Courtesy]
CAREERSPERSON OF INTEREST

Njeri Karago: Meet New KFCB Chairperson

Born in 1960, Karago is a renowned film producer behind many classic Kenyan productions. The UCLA alumnus is also currently the  Kenyan Consul-General for...

Deputy President William Ruto pictured with Uganda President Yoweri Museveni in a past meeting. Ruto has on previous occasions referred to Museveni as 'a friend'. [Photo/ Courtesy]
POLITICS

Ruto’s Presidential Bid: Museveni Declares His Stand

Museveni's comments came against the backdrop of MPs from his National Resistance Movement (NRM) party joining Deputy President William Ruto on the campaign...

Tae Sun Lee
BUSINESSCAREERS

Samsung Appoints New Managing Director For East Africa

Samsung Electronics has appointed Mr Tae Sun Lee as the new Samsung Electronics East Africa Managing Director. He takes over from Mr Seok...

Communications Authority of Kenya Director-General Ezra Chiloba. He announced the reduction of the MTR in December 2021. [Photo/ Courtesy]
BUSINESS

Telco Wars: Chiloba Battles Safaricom Over Lower Rates

The MTR is the rate telcos charge each other for interconnecting customers. The review was announced by Chiloba in December and was to...

A Chase Bank branch in Kenya.
BUSINESS

The Ksh14 Billion Hole That Was Used To Steal From Chase Bank

At least Ksh14 billion marked as outstanding interest was lost before Chase Bank collapsed, a Capital Markets Authority (CMA) investigation report has revealed....