By Dr Vivian Manyeki, Public Health Specialist and Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocate In the busy corridors of the 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) in Geneva, a heated exchange occurred. A young delegate, determined and armed with data, confronted a representative […]
Year: 2025
Vodafone is set to acquire the Government of Kenya’s 15% stake in Safaricom for KSh 204.3 billion, plus an upfront dividend of KSh 40.2 billion, bringing the total transaction to KSh 244.5 billion. Post-sale, the shareholding structure will be: Vodafone 55%, GoK 20%, Public 25%. Below , kindly find President’s […]
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has officially unveiled its Executive Plus Branch at iRiria Hub in Nakuru, offering a premium banking experience designed for high-value clients. The branch provides enhanced convenience, privacy, and personalized service, ensuring that distinguished customers enjoy a seamless and refined banking experience. The launch is part of […]
ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands has unveiled The Green Room, The Roof, and the reimagined Kilele Nyama, marking a bold new chapter in design, sustainability, and Nairobi’s evolving food and lifestyle scene. Built on the ibis Styles ethos of creativity, vibrancy, and smarter living, the launch reinforces the hotel’s commitment to […]
Spotify Wrapped celebrates the audio that defined our year, and the annual global marketing campaign that accompanies it has become a cultural moment in its own right. In 2025, Wrapped in Africa is a bold, dynamic experience that brings the story of your year in listening off your phone and […]
NCBA Bank has honored its outstanding agents and brokers during the Johari Awards 2025, recognizing the individuals driving growth across the bank’s Insurance, Bancassurance, Insurance Premium Financing (IPF), and Asset Finance divisions. The awards ceremony highlighted the pivotal role that agents and brokers play in expanding NCBA’s footprint and delivering […]
The National Treasury wishes to notify the public of the Government’s proposal to undertake a partial divestment of its shareholding in Safaricom Plc. This proposal is being advanced within the framework of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and all relevant laws governing the management and disposal of shares in […]
JUBA Express, a leading fintech and remittance provider in Uganda with operations spanning over 120 countries, has announced a strategic partnership with AIRTEL Money, Africa’s leading telecommunications and mobile payments giant, to launch a revolutionary cross-border remittance and payments solution that puts simplicity, affordability, and inclusion at it’s core. For […]
Access Bank Kenya, and National Bank of Kenya, subsidiaries of Access Bank PLC, have today announced the rollout of the “W” Initiative, a proposition aimed at giving women-backed businesses access to more funding opportunities. Backed by Access Bank’s Africa-wide footprint, the W Initiative is aimed to unlock opportunities, deepen financial […]
Manufacturers are getting better at stopping ransomware attacks before criminals can encrypt data, but attackers are increasingly stealing information to force victims into paying, according to new research by cybersecurity firm Sophos. The findings, released in the Sophos State of Ransomware in Manufacturing and Production 2025 report, show the sector […]
