The East African Community (EAC) Telecom Sector Statistics 2023 show that the Internet traffic within the region stands at 54 per cent, with population penetration coverage of 2G averaging 92 per cent, 3G at 78 per cent and 4G recording 62 per cent. According to the East African Communication Organization (EACO) regional statistics overview, the mobile internet subscriptions stand at 61 per cent penetration with 122.3 million subscribers. Speaking on June 24, during the opening ceremony of the East African Communications Organization (EACO) 29th Annual Assemblies and Extra-Ordinary Congress, Cabinet Secretary (CS), Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy,…
Author: NBM CORRESPONDENT
Makueni County Government has launched a digital healthcare system to boost services across all health facilities in the county, Governor Mutula Kilonzo said on Monday, July 1. The Governo said primary objective of the digital system dubbed “Afya Makueni”, is to reduce paperwork while offering healthcare services and minimize administrative tasks so that focus will be on the patients. It will enable monitoring the number of patients visiting health facilities, drug consumption, revenue collection and help the restocking of health facilities in the county. “Through this system, a patient will spend a minimum of 43 minutes to be taken through…
Family Bank has relocated its Eldoret West branch to Zion Mall from Mountain View building, which is along Uganda Road as part of plans to enhance convenience of access for customers and tap into the growing Small and Medium-sized businesses. “We are pleased to redeploy our Eldoret West services to this new strategic location. Our customers can now expect an elevated level of personalized, convenient service and customer experience that Family Bank is known for,” Family Bank CEO Nancy Njau, said. “As a homegrown brand, this signifies a step forward as we continue to expand our operations and enhance accessibility…
Car manufacturer and sales company, Simba Corporation on July 1, said it has delivered the first batch of the all-electric Mahindra XUV400 Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) ordered by Kenya Power. According to head of transport at Kenya Power David Mugambi, the delivery marks a significant step forward in Kenya’s journey towards sustainable mobility and environmental responsibility. The two electric vehicles (EV), are part of six that have been acquired by the electricity utility firm this year. Kenya Power plans to further expand its fleet to 9 electric vehicles and 25 electric motorcycles by December 2024. “At over 92 per cent…
The “Global Peace Leadership” conference, jointly organized by the Global Peace Foundation (GPF) and the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya, among other partners to promote peace, development, and cooperation across the continent has offered prayers for Kenya as protesters demand total rejection of Finance Bill, 2024. It kicked off on the June 25, 2024 and ends today, June 27, days after President William Ruto declined to sign Finance Bill into law on Wednesday amid protests that saw Parliament premises breached. “We are one family under God and that is why we have gathered to pray for this nation. If we do…
President William Ruto on Wednesday, June 26, backed down by declining to sign the Finance Bill, 2024, which sparked protests across the country after its passage in Parliament, saying he has listened to the views of Kenyans. However, even as he did this, protesters continued piling pressure on the President, insisting they wanted to march to State House, Nairobi, a move that led the Government to deploy both police and the military to contain the Gen Z demonstrators. In an address to the nation earlier, the President said that he would concede to the wishes of the people. “Listening keenly…
Just after devastating floods in the Maasai Mara Game reserve in May this year, a revamp of most lodges and campsites that were adversely affected has been completed in readiness for the high peak tourist season that starts in July. The reserve is popular with tourists yearning to see especially the “big five” – buffalo, elephant, leopard, rhino and lion – and the spectacular wildebeest migration expected to occur soon as has been happening over the years. Heavy rains left at least 12 lodges and tented campsites at Maasai Mara game reserve destroyed after some rivers burst their banks, with…
The global celebration of Father’s Day this year is a most fitting occasion to remind the men to spare a moment to reflect on the enormous privilege and the sacred responsibility that come with fatherhood. By Rev. Fr. George Ehusani and Dr. Yaw Perbi Father’s Day is marked annually on the third Sunday of June in many countries across the world. It is a fitting occasion not only to celebrate the gift of fathers (and husbands), but also to highlight some of the elements of the unique and sacred vocation of fatherhood. As men take that opportunity to celebrate fatherhood…
The Privatisation Authority said in a statement on Monday, June 14, it was reviewing its strategic plan of 2023 to 2028 to achieve its mandate of among others implementing the Privatisation Programme, advising the government on privatisation matters, and facilitating the implementation of government policies on privatisation. Formerly called Privatisation Commission, the agency has also unveiled a new brand identity, including a logo, as part of efforts to enhance its corporate image while also aligning it with the Privatisation Act 2023, which was enacted in October 2023. The Act, among other things, established the Privatisation Authority in place of the…
French hospitality group, Accor, officially opened its Pullman Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill on Thursday, June 20, after a one-month renovation work that has seen the new establishment burst with immersive art and design, from local art in the lobby to comfort, interactive environment, and convenience. The hotel’s entry into the Kenyan market signals an era of “well-balanced hospitality”, or so, it seems as it is one that will attract discerning travellers and professionals while bolstering the country’s tourism sector. Speaking during the launch, Principal Secretary (PS), State Department for Tourism, John Lekakeny Ololtuaa, said the government is working with players…