East African Breweries PLC (EABL), through its renowned Johnnie Walker brand, has officially announced that the eight-time Grammy Award-winning music icon, Ms. Lauryn Hill, will headline this year’s highly anticipated Walker Town Day Two event. Set to take place at Laureate Gardens, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on September 28th and 29th, the event promises […]
Shelter Afrique Development Bank has announced a private auction for the sale of residential properties in prime locations across Kenya, offering prospective buyers a unique opportunity to invest in key counties. Set for Thursday, September 19, 2024, this highly anticipated event will showcase properties in sought-after areas such as Machakos, Kiambu, Kisumu, Kilifi, and Nakuru. […]
In a significant milestone for the African aviation industry, Kenya Airways has successfully operated its first flight staffed entirely by crew accredited under the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Flight KQ554, which flew from Nairobi to Kinshasa today, marked the airline’s entry into an exclusive group of African carriers with this prestigious certification. The crew […]
The Kenyan government is on the verge of a significant legislative shift with the introduction of the Movable Property Security Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2024. This proposed law aims to modernize and consolidate existing regulations governing movable property transactions, which will have widespread implications for businesses and lenders across the country. According to Sammy Ndolo, Managing […]
In a significant technological leap, Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company Ltd (NCWSC) has introduced a new USSD code, *260#, set to redefine how customers interact with water and sewerage services. This innovative feature allows users to register or deregister for electronic bills, update contact details, inquire and pay bills, apply for water and sewer […]
In a landmark move, the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has entered into a public-private partnership with Adani Group and Africa50, an investment platform supported by the African Development Bank, to develop high-voltage power transmission lines across Kenya. This ambitious project, disclosed by David Ndii, an adviser to President William Ruto, is set to propel […]
Kenya’s healthcare financing is undergoing a drastic transformation with the transition of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), effective from October 1, 2024. This change, part of the Social Health Authority’s (SHA) larger reform, aims to broaden healthcare access under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, pushing the […]
Kenchic, Kenya’s top producer of high-quality poultry products, is marking its 40th anniversary with a series of events, including a major launch campaign, staff celebrations, and stakeholder engagements. The company is using this milestone to reflect on its four decades of innovation and leadership in the poultry sector while expressing gratitude to the partners and […]
In a landmark achievement for Kenya’s events industry, Homeland Itoya Events has become the first non-European company to co-organize the prestigious Bürgerfest 2024 in Berlin, Germany. The cultural extravaganza, attended by Kenyan President William Ruto and Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, celebrated international collaboration and cultural diplomacy between the two nations. The Bürgerfest, held annually in […]
The SACCO sector in Kenya continues to be a cornerstone of financial inclusivity and economic empowerment, providing essential financial services to millions across the country. The SACCO Supervision Annual Report of 2023 has released comprehensive data on the largest SACCOs in Kenya by total assets, highlighting the robust growth and resilience of these community-based financial […]
