The rapid economic growth of Ruaka in Kiambu County and Nyali in Mombasa has spurred Equity Bank to expand its footprint, relocating two of its branches to larger, more strategic premises. In Ruaka, the branch has moved from Landmark Plaza to Minstan Towers along Limuru Road, placing it at the heart of the bustling peri-urban…
(Left to right)Wilson Mwangi, Executive Head of Competency Based Education (CBE) at Makini Schools, Ngong Road, Peter Burugu, Owner Regis Runda Academy, Horace Mpanza, Regional Managing Director at Makini Schools, Jackline Aminga, Principal Makini Schools Cambridge and other stakeholders posing for a photo during the official announcement of Makini Schools acquisition of Regis Runda Academy. …
Absa Bank Kenya Chief Financial Officer Yusuf Omari, UN Global Compact Kenya Executive Director Judy Njino, Absa Bank Kenya CEO Abdi Mohamed, UN Women Kenya Representative Antonia N’gabala and Absa Bank Kenya Chair Charles Muchene during the launch of the 2024 sustainability and climate report where the bank unveiled Kenya’s first Eco-Home Loan, offering up…
IMCTC concluded today, Friday, a five-day specialized training course titled “Countering Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering – Foundational Level,” in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, as part of the strategic initiative “Capacity Building”, aimed at refining institutional and security capacities in Member States and strengthening their efficiency in countering financial crimes related to terrorism. The closing…
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and media stakeholders have committed to strengthening collaboration ahead of the 2027 General Election, in a bid to enhance transparency, public trust, and the safety of journalists during the electoral process. The engagement forum, convened by the Kenya Editors’ Guild in partnership with the Electoral Law and Governance Institute…
Cabinet Secretary for MSMEs Wycliffe Oparanya,PS Susan Mang’eni with other stakeholders pose for a photo during the unveiling of National Organising Committee for the 25th East African Community (EAC) MSMEs Exhibition and Trade Fair photo:/Dan Kamau -KNA The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) today officially launched the National Organising Committee for the…
Absa Bank Kenya has increased its investment in the affordable housing sector, earmarking KES 4 billion for onward lending to the retail market up from KES 3 billion as part of efforts to bridge Kenya’s growing housing gap. This injection further strengthens its partnership with the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC). The announcement was made…
By Sharon Atieno The news industry is no stranger to disruption. From the printing press to the internet, journalism has always adapted, albeit sometimes reluctantly, to technological change. Now, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the gates, promising to reshape the way news is gathered, produced and consumed. For some, this feels like the beginning of…
The ongoing SAFIRI project, an initiative dedicated to strengthening investigative journalism in Kenya, held a vibrant Media Dialogue Forum in Kisumu, drawing over 60 participants from diverse sectors. The forum brought together journalists, government representatives, civil society organizations, community activists, elders, women, and youth leaders in a spirited discussion on the role of the media…
The High Court has issued a conservatory order stopping the swearing-in of four newly appointed members of the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) board, pending the outcome of a petition challenging the legality of their appointments. Justice L.N. Mugambi issued the orders following an urgent application seeking to suspend the appointments made by Cabinet Secretary…
