Old Mutual Group has posted a significant KES 1.1 billion increase in profit after tax from continuing operations for the year 2024, marking a substantial rise from KES 0.2 billion in 2023 to KES 1.3 billion. This impressive growth is attributed to strong performances in asset management, underwriting gains from its insurance businesses, and solid…
Youth leaders, government officials, and civil society representatives have converged in Nairobi to accelerate efforts toward establishing Kenya’s first-ever National Action Plan on Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS). The initiative seeks to provide young people with a structured framework to actively participate in governance, security, and economic growth while addressing challenges such as unemployment, disengagement,…
Group photo In a significant boost to child well-being and education, Bata Shoe Kenya PLC in partnership with World Vision Kenya( WVK) has donated 355 pairs of school shoes to students at Chepseon and Belbur Primary Schools in Salgaa, Nakuru County,aims to improve school attendance, comfort, and self-esteem among learners from vulnerable backgrounds. Bata Shoe…
NCBA the team driving financial excellence at NCBA’s new Tatu City branch. NCBA Bank has officially launched its Tatu City branch, reinforcing its commitment to serving individuals and businesses in Kenya’s rapidly expanding urban and economic hubs. This strategic expansion aims to support the region’s booming manufacturing, SME, and real estate sectors. Tatu City, Kenya’s…
XRP Healthcare, a global leader in healthcare innovation, has officially acquired Pharma Ville, a prominent retail and wholesale pharmacy chain in Uganda with its aim to transform healthcare delivery in emerging markets through integrating digital innovation with pharmaceutical distribution. The acquisition marks a significant milestone in XRP Healthcare’s expansion into Africa, broadening its presence beyond…
Nairobi is poised to become Africa’s hub for aviation innovation as Fahari Aviation, a subsidiary of Kenya Airways PLC, hosts its inaugural Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Symposium on March 18–19, 2025. This high-profile event will bring together global aviation leaders, regulators, and investors to chart the future of AAM in Africa, focusing on regulatory frameworks,…
In celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day, SGA Security extended a helping hand to new mothers at Pumwani Maternity Hospital in Nairobi by donating essential maternity items, including newborn care packs. The initiative aligns with the 2025 theme, #AccelerateAction, which advocates for the urgent removal of systemic barriers and biases affecting women.The donation, which…
Wiper Democratic Movement leader and People’s Loyal Coalition Principal Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka visited Kajiado County to pay his last respects to the late Simon Ole Saitoti, the Minority Whip in the County Assembly who passed away last week. Saitoti, a respected leader, was elected on a Wiper Party ticket and was known for his…
Absa Bank Kenya has flagged off a delegation of Business Club members to the United States for a series of high-level business engagements aimed at unlocking investment opportunities, accessing new markets, and fostering strategic partnerships. The trip, scheduled for March 11–21, 2025, will enable Kenyan entrepreneurs to gain global market insights and exposure to best…
Delna Sethna, Chief Creative Officer – Ogilvy Africa Network (R) and Adrian Jankowiak, Design Director & Nairobi Design Week Founder (L), interact with an exhibitor at the launch of the HerFolio platform during Nairobi Design Week at The Waterfront Karen. The Ogilvy Africa Network has launched HerFolio, a groundbreaking platform aimed at elevating and connecting…
