Monthly Archives: January 2023
Opinion: Forward-looking Businesses Must Embrace Ethical Consumerism
By Njeri Kagwe There is no doubt that any business’s ethics and purpose are becoming increasingly important to consumers – young and old. That is...
Uhuru, Matiang’i Lead Tributes at Magoha Home
Magoha served as the last Education CS in Uhuru's administration, and the former President had nothing but praise for him. He credited him for his efforts to ensure 100% transition to secondary schools, the transition to the CBC curriculum and to eliminate exam cheating.
Digital Birth & Death Certificates Introduced: What You Should Know
The move is part of President William Ruto's push to digitize government services. The new digital birth certificates will be introduced alongside Unique Personal Identifiers (UPI). According to the Interior Ministry, the UPI will act as a lifelong identification number and will make it easier to access government services.
June Chepkemei Appointed KenInvest Managing Director In An Acting Capacity
June Chepkemei, who is the head of Marketing and Communications at the KonzaTechnopolis Development Authority (KOTDA) has been appointed as the Managing Director in...
14 Start-Ups Picked To Pitch Live At Africa Tech Summit 2023
Africa Tech Summit has announced the final shortlist of ventures who will Pitch Live on stage to investors, corporate and media at the Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi from 15th to 16th February.
Multi-Million NCBA Deal Returns to Haunt Uhuru
The NIC-CBA merger in 2018 created NCBA - Kenya's third-largest bank by asset value. It was completed though a share swap, with NIC group shareholders owning 47 percent of the merged entity and CBA shareholders including the Kenyatta family owning 53 percent of the merged entity.
Bliss Healthcare Appoints Dr Denis Ogolla As New COO
Bliss Healthcare’s Board of Directors has announced changes to its leadership structure with the appointment of Dr Denis Ogolla as the new Chief Operating...
Ruto’s Warning for Tax-Evading Big Shots
According to the President, powerful individuals in government have been avoiding paying their taxes in previous years - a practice he says he will bring to an end.
Water Protection Unit: New Police Unit Unveiled
The move follows the gazettement of water reservoirs and critical water sources as well as national water management and supply infrastructure as critical infrastructure under the Protected Areas act, facilitating the special protection.
Jumia Launches Gadget Mondays Ahead Of TechWeek
Jumia Kenya has launched Gadget Mondays, a brand campaign aimed at helping consumers make informed decisions when purchasing tech gadgets like smartphones, home appliances,...