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Wim Vanhelleputte has been named as the new CEO of Safaricom Ethiopia, with his appointment to take effect on September 1. He joins Safaricom from MTN Group.

"I have done interviews with sitting Presidents, I have travelled and covered Kenya's maiden entry into war in Somalia, I've read the news, I've done different types of stories...I've done it all," he noted.

Kimutai was credited with growing the organization's influence, and ensuring involvement of the association by the government in planning and decision making.

Keroche founder and long-serving CEO, Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja, has announced her resignation as CEO of the country's second-largest alcohol manufacturer after 25 years at the helm. Karanja co-founded the Naivasha-based brewer alongside her husband Joseph Muigai Karanja in 1998.

Thugge disclosed to lawmakers that his net worth stood at around Ksh450 million. Much of his holdings are houses and land in prime locations, as well as stocks and cash equivalents.

Ms Zuhura Odhiambo was elected the MSK chairperson, taking over from Mr Charles Kariuki.  She will be deputized by Mr Michael Ogillo.

The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi has dismissed an application by two former KTDA managers seeking a suspension of their termination from office and recruitment to fill their past positions.