Rune Engstrom, Destination Africa-South Africa, Pascal Tokodi, Rehema Ibrahim- Kenya Airways and Duncan Muriuki, Destination Africa-Kenya at the #TwendeSouthAfrica tourism showcase at Two Rivers Mall in Nairobi/HANDOUTThe spirit of pan-African travel came alive at Two Rivers Mall as Destination Africa and Kenya Airways teamed up to host the vibrant #TwendeSouthAfrica tourism showcase.The initiative is aimed at promoting intra-African tourism and encouraging Kenyans to discover the beauty, history, and culture of South Africa, now accessible visa-free with direct flights from Nairobi.The campaign highlighted affordable, all-inclusive travel packages, offering families, schools, and companies a stress-free alternative to navigating unreliable booking platforms or…
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Ushuru SACCO CEO William Pudha, receives an award from Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, during the 103rd Ushirika Day celebrations held at the KICC, Nairobi, on July 12, 2025/HANDOUTPrime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to revitalising Kenya’s economy through a robust and empowered cooperative movement, placing the sector at the heart of national transformationSpeaking at the 103rd Ushirika Day and International Cooperative Day celebrations held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Mudavadi emphasised the critical role of cooperatives in implementing the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).He highlighted strategic focus areas under BETA—including revitalising…
Group CEO of APA Apollo Group Ashok Shah/HANDOUTAshok Shah, the Group CEO of APA Apollo Group, has been honoured with the coveted CEO of the Year award at the 10th edition of the African Insurance Awards, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Hosted by Africa Re, the awards ceremony is widely regarded as a benchmark for excellence in the continent’s insurance industry, celebrating innovation, leadership, and transformative impact across Africa.Shah emerged as the standout winner among a competitive pool of nominees representing top insurance leaders from Kenya, Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire, Mozambique, Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, and Tunisia.The award recognises Shah’s visionary leadership,…
Former Deputy President and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua addresses a rally in Narok on June 30, 2025/HANDOUTOpposition leaders led by former Deputy President and DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua are scheduled to begin a two-day political tour of western Kenya on Thursday, July 3.The tour is part of a growing national campaign aimed at rallying public support and addressing what they term a “liberation cause” for the country.Gachagua will be joined by key opposition figures, including Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Democratic Action Party–Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa, former Attorney General Justin Muturi, and former Interior…
Real estate firm Finsco Africa issues title deeds to new homeownersDirectors of Kenyan real estate firm, Finsco Africa, are continuing their U.S. tour with a strong focus on engaging Tanzanians in the diaspora and linking them with investment opportunities back home.Following a successful three-day Diaspora Investment Forum held from May 2–4, 2025, attention now shifts to the next key event — a Meet and Greet scheduled for Friday, May 16, 2025, at 827 Central Ave, Kent, Washington.The earlier forum attracted a vibrant turnout and featured insightful presentations by Group CEO Mwaura Kogi and Finsco Tanzania Managing Director Christina Shusho, a…
Chairman of the National Service and Walinzi SACCO Isaac Andabwa (second left) and Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya (right) during the official launch of the sacco.A sacco targeting workers in the private security sector has been launched in Nairobi, marking a significant turning point for Kenya’s frontline workers.The National Service and Walinzi Sacco seeks to bring financial empowerment to thousands of unsung heroes with the support of Ministry of Co-operatives and MSME Development in partnership with key stakeholders.Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya praised the Sacco’s launch as a “shining example of deliberate financial empowerment” and a much-needed solution for private security officers…
President William Ruto with Prof Makau Mutua at State House, Nairobi, April 30, 2025. /PCSPresident William Ruto has appointed Prof Makau Mutua as the Senior Adviser of Constitutional Affairs in his office.He said Mutua, a lawyer by profession, brings a wealth of experience in legal, constitutional and human rights matters.”Congratulations Prof Mutua. I welcome you to join a dynamic team of public servants in the implementation of our Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda,” Ruto said in a statement Wednesday evening.Mutua is a former Azimio spokesperson and his appointment further serves to demonstrate Ruto’s committment to working with the opposition wing led…
Left to Right: Dubai Islamic Bank Kenya director Michael Murphy, Abdulla Abdulraheem, Commercial attache, UAE embassy and Ag. CEO Mary Kanuku cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the bank’s branch in South C, Nairobi/HANDOUTDubai Islamic Bank-Kenya(DIB), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC, the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, has marked another milestone in Kenya.The bank has officially opened its new branch in the South C branch in a strategic expansion across Nairobi.The launch reinforces the bank’s commitment to providing accessible Shariah-compliant financial solutions.”This expansion reflects our customer-first approach,” said Mary Kanuku, the acting…