Tag: Oliver Mathenge
The Star to Launch Paywall as Radio Africa Shakes Up Staff
The Star is Kenya's third-biggest newspaper by circulation after The Nation and Standard newspapers. Its website is also among Kenya's most visited websites, ranking 39th on Alexa as of October 5th.
How ‘Miracle Betty’ Survived Media House Massacre
The question that remains now is how comfortable she will be at DSM place having seen many of her colleagues shown the door.
KOT votes Betty Kyalo as 2018 Journalist of the Year
The sassy anchor defeated Opposition from KTN news reporter Timothy Otieno, The Star Digital Editor Oliver Mathenge and Marvin Gakuyi to emerge the winner in the 2018 Awards
Sober tale of a journalist’s 100 days without beer
Radio Africa digital editor Olive Mathenge says he decided on December 29 last year to have a sober 2018 and he has been successful so far
Star editor reveals struggle to kick the smoking habit
Oliver Mathenge has now resorted to a nicotine patch, saying on his Instagram page that he has tried other means in the past, including using a nicorrete gum, to no avail
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Captain William Ruto: President’s Namesake With a Decorated Career
Captain William Kipkemboi Ruto is officially known by the name William Ruto, which also happens to be President William Samoei Ruto’s official name.
SMART MONEY
Amazing Origin of ‘Pesa’ and How Shilling Overtook Foreign Currencies
With the establishment of individual Central Banks for the three East African countries, Kenya began printing and minting its own shilling currency notes under the mandate given to the Central Bank of Kenya in 19676.
SMART BUSINESS
Engineer Turned Away by 6 Banks Now Owns Premium Hotel Chain
In just 12 years, PrideInn Hotels & Resorts has grown from one hotel with 28 rooms to eight hotels in five counties.
LEADERSHIP
Resignation of 3 Standard Group Directors Signals Big Trouble
Standard Group Directors: Media house announced through its Nairobi Securities Exchange filing that Dr Githinji Gitahi - who was an Independent, Non-Executive Director - had quit effective 10th November, 2023.
ENTERTAINMENT
Tusker Oktobafest Rolls East African Cultures into One
From regional events across Kenya to inaugural gatherings in Uganda and Tanzania, and the Tusker Oktobafest grand finale in Nairobi, the festival harmonized traditions, celebrated diversity, and highlighted the rich cultural tapestry of the East African culture