Octagon Africa Financial Services Limited has marked 18 years of redefining financial security across East and Southern Africa through inclusive and innovative retirement solutions. Established in 2007, the firm has grown into a regional force with operations in Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia, and continues to eye further expansion across the continent. Speaking during a stakeholder…
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has unveiled a groundbreaking medical insurance scheme for legal practitioners dubbed Wakili Medicover, marking a significant milestone in efforts to improve the well-being of lawyers in Kenya. The product, developed in partnership with Octagon Africa Financial Services and underwritten by Britam General Insurance Company, offers legal professionals a comprehensive,…
Renowned public speaker and mentor Nixon Nyadiero Sekoh has written a book about how to connect harmoniously with the Generation Z. His publication is timely as he seeks to offer solace to parents, and even authorities who believe that the GEn Z’s are difficult to engage. His book, ” The Gen Z Parent: From Confusion…
Deputy Party Leader of the Democratic Change Party (DCP), Cleophas Malala, has announced the party’s aggressive entry into Kenya’s political arena, vowing to field candidates in all upcoming by-elections across the country. Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi, Malala confirmed that the DCP, launched just two months ago, has registered over 1.8 million members…
The Uzalendo School, in collaboration with the Eldama Ravine Education Fund (IREF), has officially launched the 2025 edition of the Uzalendo Half Marathon with a bold vision to raise KSh 25 million for a long-term education endowment fund aimed at supporting bright but needy students in rural Kenya. Speaking during the launch event, the Chair…
The Kenya Devolution Civil Society Working Group (KDCWG), a coalition of civil society organizations representing all 47 counties, has issued a statement decrying the growing erosion of devolution through delayed function transfers, unconstitutional funding models, and a creeping return of political patronage tied to State House. The group warned that the vision of devolution is…
As political, economic, and social tensions simmer across Kenya, the Women in Alternative Dispute Resolution (WADR) are urging citizens, institutions, and leaders to embrace dialogue and mediation as the primary tools for managing conflict and safeguarding national stability. In a press statement read by Lumullas Eunice, Chair Women in Disputes Alternative Resolution, She emphasized that…
Ann Kioko, Campaigns director for Africa, CITIZEN GO during a press briefing outside the ministry of foreign affairs building on Friday,11th, July 2025 in Nairobi. A public appeal is urging the Kenyan government to withdraw its support for the UN SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) addressing Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya inspect Kasarani Stadium to assess its preparedness to host the CAF CHAN finals. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has assured the public that Kenya is fully prepared to host the 2024 CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), with robust security and logistical arrangements already in…
Airtel Kenya has crossed the 24 million subscriber milestone, marking a major achievement in its ambitious network expansion campaign, ‘Na Bado Tunagrow’. The milestone, revealed in the latest sector statistics report by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), is a testament to the growing public confidence in Airtel’s continued investment in innovation, coverage, and inclusive…
