Crown Paints Kenya Plc, the region’s leading paint manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Mustafa Turra as its new Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective October 1, 2025. Turra joins Crown Paints from Olam Agri Nigeria, where he served as Vice President and Business Head of Soy Crush Integrated Feed & Protein, leading Sub-Saharan Africa’s […]
Kenyan mobility innovator Roam has flagged off its third major cross-border electric mobility expedition, dubbed “The Road to Addis”, in a bold test of the endurance and practicality of electric motorcycles across Africa. The 1,600-kilometer journey from Nairobi to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia began on Sunday, October 5, and is set to conclude on October 10, […]
The High Court in Nairobi has ruled that Senior Counsel and former Law Society of Kenya President, Nelson Andayi Havi, through his law firm Havi & Company Advocates, is liable to pay tax arrears following a long-running dispute with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). The dispute arose after KRA issued additional assessments covering January 2015 […]
Celebrated Kenyan actress and media personality Catherine Kamau (popularly known as Kate Actress) has been appointed Global Goodwill Ambassador for the upcoming Bill Gates & Friends social movement, a landmark initiative tied to the philanthropist’s 70th birthday celebrations. Her appointment makes her one of Africa’s key representatives in the campaign, with a mandate to spotlight […]
Leading global cryptocurrency exchange Binance has introduced a new feature that allows users in Kenya to buy and sell digital assets directly through M-Pesa, marking a major step in expanding access to crypto trading via mobile money. The integration provides a seamless way for Kenyans to trade digital currencies while leveraging the country’s most widely […]
Between 11th June 1920 and 12th December 1963, seventeen British colonial governors presided over the Colony and Protectorate of Kenya, shaping the country’s political, economic, and social trajectory under British rule. Their tenure marked one of the most transformative periods in Kenya’s history—culminating in independence and the eventual birth of the Republic of Kenya. From […]
Rubis Energy Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) to roll out a fuel program designed to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency for travel agencies nationwide. Exclusive Discounts and Benefits Under the agreement, KATA members will access personalized Rubis fuel cards offering a KES 4 […]
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has successfully completed restoration works on the Loiyangalani–Suswa 400kV Double Circuit Transmission Line, a critical project that strengthens the resilience and reliability of Kenya’s national power grid. Project Scope and Execution The restoration involved the design, supply, and erection of six new transmission towers to replace collapsed structures […]
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has expanded its footprint with the opening of a new branch in Kilimani, Nairobi, bringing its branch network to 90 in Kenya and 150 across East Africa. Expanding Access to Financial Services The new branch, located at 197 Lenana Place along Lenana Road, is part of DTB’s strategic expansion plan aimed […]
Glovo has completed the fifth edition of its Glovo Academy program in Nairobi, equipping local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on its platform with critical digital, operational, and financial skills to enhance business sustainability. Empowering SMEs in a Digital Economy The Glovo Academy initiative is designed to help SMEs adapt to shifting consumer preferences and […]
