In October 2023, East African Breweries Limited’s (EABL) Board of Directors announced the appointment of Angela Namwakira as the Company Secretary, taking over from Kathryne Maundu who held the position since 2020. As a corporate governance and legal professional with experience spanning a decade and half as Company Secretary to various multinationals, locally quoted companies, not-for-profit entities, small and medium sized enterprises, she brings a lot of expertise to thecompany. She also has a demonstrable track record as a corporate governance advisor and as a corporate secretarial practitioner, and she regularly advises on company law, statutory and regulatory compliance, strategic…
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Kenya’s hospitality group, Sarova Hotels and Resorts has signed a strategic franchise agreement with Maiyan Luxury Resort located in Nanyuki, Laikipia county marking a significant milestone in Sarova’s ongoing commitment to expanding its footprint in Kenya. Effective November 1, 2023, Maiyan Luxury Resort will be rebranded as Sarova Maiyan Nanyuki, becoming the ninth property under the Sarova Hotels and Resorts brand. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Sarova Hotels group managing director, Jimi Kariuki said the new partnership brings on board a brand with values that align seamlessly with that of the Sarova Group. “As a part of Sarova Hotels, Maiyan…
NCBA Group and Visa, a global leader in digital payments, have announced a partnership to roll out an innovative solution dubbed Visa Spend Clarity for Enterprise for the bank’s commercial card clients. Visa Spend Clarity is part of Visa Commercial Solutions’ suite of products and services for business of all sizes. Visa Spend Clarity is an online Spend and Expense management platform that offers businesses visibility and control over their expenses and improves their overhead reporting. The enhanced data and reporting helps in resource optimization and better cash-flow management. The platform is available both as a Web UI or Mobile…
Early establishment of self-confidence could potentially provide a lifelong emotional buffer in the face of everyday failures and challenges. By Nicole Shitolwa Self-confidence, which most children develop as early as five years of age, simply means being able to trust and love yourself and put your best foot forward. Children who are confident are not afraid to take risks, have a positive view of themselves and believe that they can overcome many challenges. All this makes them stronger. While self-esteem tends to remain relatively stable across one’s lifespan, most children will have dips as they go through various stages, or…
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), Miss Koch Kenya, and the Directorate of Children’s Services, Nairobi County, have released a study on the lived experiences of pregnant and parenting adolescents in Korogocho, an informal settlement in Nairobi. The research, conducted using a mixed-methods research approach, found that 77% of adolescent pregnancies were unintended. This evidence underscores the urgent need for comprehensive programs and policies aimed at addressing the multiple drivers of adolescent pregnancies, which include poverty, limited access to sexual and reproductive health information and services, and family-related factors. The study also highlights the challenges faced by pregnant…
For those who don’t know that there has been a spike in life-threatening heart diseases, here is a doctor’s perspective By Dr Mzee Ngunga Chest pain that feels like pressure or tightness can be an indicator of serious and life threatening heart disease and should be evaluated promptly ideally in an emergency department. It is critical to visit a hospital that has a system in place for management of chest pain of suspected cardiac sources. This is a set of steps, based on the current scientific evidence, which aims at guiding the patient, family, health care professionals and other hospital…
By Nick Thiong’o Human history is marked by distinct innovations. And, it is not just about humble spectacles which we wear to enhance sight, for instance. Other monumental epochs including the Agricultural Revolution, Industrial Revolution, and now, the Intelligence Age, continue to create change in the most unexpected ways and their success is palpable. Today, we find ourselves surrounded by Artificial Intelligence (AI) that goes far beyond spectacles. Humanoid robotics and avatars are being created with the ability to mimic our language, habits, and even emotions. It is clear that the incredible capabilities of AI, particularly in video production through…
A frica’s technology market, burgeoning with potential and innovation, is deeply influenced by three pivotal factors: price, people and power. Price plays a crucial role in determining the accessibility and adoption of technology across the continent. With a diverse economic landscape, where many countries grapple with issues of poverty and income inequality, affordability is paramount. Technologies that are priced lower or offer cost-effective solutions tend to gain rapid traction. For instance, mobile money solutions like M-Pesa have seen widespread adoption because they cater to the financial needs of the unbanked population at an affordable rate. Similarly, affordable smartphones have driven…
TikTok and ByteDance staff around the world have been able to freely access the friend lists of the First Family, top internet stars and other public figures, creating national security risks in a heated election year and endangering the privacy of some of the most powerful people on the planet. Beyonce to Ed Sheeran, Charli D’Amelio and The Bidens, Members of Congress, and abortion activists are just a handful of the high-profile celebrities and public figures whose closest contacts could be searched and scrutinized by nearly any TikTok or ByteDance employee around the world this year with few restrictions. According…
The speed of tech disruptions in the business space keeps growing by the day BY ANTONY MUTUNGA On September 1998, Google was introduced to the world by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Back then, only a number of people would have imagined that the company’s web-based search engine would be the most preferred by users, 25 years later. After a quarter a century in the tech space, Google has enjoyed a number of successes, but it has experienced its fair share of failures, too. For example, the company’s investment in phone-based virtual reality (VR) did not pay off. It failed…