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Martin K.N Siele is the Content Lead at Business Today. He is also a Quartz contributor and a 2021 Baraza Media Lab-Fringe Graph Data Storytelling Fellow. Passionate about digital media, sports and entertainment, Siele also founded Loud.co.ke

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FEATURED STORY

Taking Nairobi: 15 New Electric Buses Land in Kenya

Several EV startups have set up shop in the country over the past few years, with Kenya positioning itself as a green energy...

BUSINESSSPORTS

Kenyan Football is Back: FIFA Lifts Ban

It means that Kenya will be able to compete in upcoming international qualifiers for AFCON and the FIFA World Cup. Kenyan clubs will...

Besides its supermarkets, Gilani's operates distribution facilities and owns prime real estate in Nakuru city. [Photo/ KI]
BUSINESSECONOMY

End of an Era: Gilani’s Supermarkets Sale Approved

Gilani's has been popular with customers particularly in its Nakuru base since 1974. It has been run by several generations of the Gilani...

Vivienne Yeda was appointed chairperson of the Kenya Power board of directors in November 2020. [Photo/ KI]
BUSINESSCAREERSECONOMY

Kenya Power Chair Pushed Out Over Uhuru Links

She was appointed in 2020 as Uhuru led reforms at the utility ostensibly to lower the cost of power, primarily attributed to flawed...

Equity Group CEO Dr. James Mwangi is among those who have re-hired Igathe (l) in the past. [Photo/ KEP]
BUSINESSCAREERSFEATURED STORY

3 Times Igathe’s Old Bosses Re-Hired Him

Polycarp Igathe isn't your everyday executive. Nearly everyone who employs him seemingly wants him back every time he leaves a company.

Igathe will be tasked with expanding the company's business in markets across the continent. [Photo/ NMG]
BUSINESSCAREERS

SA Manufacturer Appoints Polycarp Igathe as Chief Growth Officer

He will be tasked with expanding the company's business in markets across the continent. The conglomerate manufactures a range of popular homecare, personal...

In recent years, the telco has made it possible to do a lot more with your Bonga Points - including buying air tickets, phones and other goods and services.
BUSINESSFEATURED STORYTECHNOLOGY

Your Bonga Points Are Expiring: 7 Best Ways to Use Them Now

All unredeemed Bonga points will be expiring after three years. Bonga Points accumulated before December 31, 2019, will therefore expire effective January 1,...

President William Ruto engages Equity Group CEO Dr. James Mwangi at a past forum. The Equity CEO is among those appointed to the steering committee on drought response.
BUSINESSECONOMY

Ruto Appoints James Mwangi, Peter Ndegwa to New Committee

Ruto appointed Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa as chair of the committee. Other members include Equity Bank CEO Dr. James Mwangi, EABL CEO Jane...