If there was ever a ministry that can turn around Kenya’s economy, Agriculture, Livestock Development, Fisheries and Co-operatives takes the trophy. Perhaps it is at the back of this that the Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya decided to appoint a serious and highly experienced individual to raise the ministry’s profile. Mary Njeri Mungai, a retired Commissioner of Co-operative Development, is the new chairperson of the Ethics Commission for Co-operative Societies (ECCOS) – the ECCOS’s objective is not only to collect wealth declaration forms from societies but also investigate on any matter that raises suspicion, or any conduct that constitutes a breach…
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Insurance company, UAP Old Mutual holdings has launched a digital insurance cover that will allow a registered member to manage last respect expenses in the event of the death of a family member. The new cover will be accessible from one’s mobile phone allowing convenience while also being affordable as it is available from a low cost of Sh50 a month, meaning the lowest cost will be Sh600 per year. It will include the principal member and up to five members of his/her nuclear family. An additional dependant (child) and parent(s) can be added to the cover at an extra…
Rendeavour, Tatu City’s developer and Konza Technopolis have entered into a partnership with the aim of attracting foreign investors to the country. The partnership is expected to focus on building both mega-project investment policies and positioning the two cities at vantage positions for both local and international investors as the economy tries to improve following the disaster left by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. According to Preston Mendenhall, Rendeavour’s executive vice president, the partnership will bring about new opportunities that are greatly needed currently. “We are excited as Tatu City to be visiting Konza today. As sister cities with a common…
Friendship Containers Manufacturing Ltd, East Africa’s leading producer of comprehensive metal packaging solutions, has launched a new production plant at Tatu Industrial Park. The plant, which sits on a five-acre plot in the 5,000-acre Tatu City Special Economic Zone, produces a range of plain and decorated metal containers and closures for professional commodities and household consumables. “Our new home in the Tatu City Special Economic Zone has not only given us ample space to expand our operations but also a business-friendly environment that facilitates local, regional and international trade,” said Arun Shah, managing director, Friendship. FullCare Medical launches Sh3.9bn garments…
Refinitiv, one of the world’s largest providers of financial markets data and infrastructure, has announced partnership with The Sentry, an investigative and policy team that seeks to prevent African war criminals and their business networks from abusing the international financial system.Each year, Africa loses billions of dollars in illicit financial outflows. As financial crimes and serious violence often occur in tandem, The Sentry seeks to create significant financial consequences for kleptocrats, war criminals, and their international financial facilitators. Co-founded by George Clooney and John Prendergast, The Sentry is a strategic partner of the Clooney Foundation for Justice. The organization uses open-source data…
BY DAVID ONJILI On January 5, 2021, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that Britain was going into lockdown after a new surge in coronavirus infections and death. This is despite the great news that a vaccine had also been found by scientists at Oxford University in the UK. The tier 5 status meant that schools were to be closed, citizens to stay at home except for limited reasons like shopping for essentials, work if unable to do so remotely, seeking medical care and those escaping domestic abuse. While the world continues to focus on the economic plight across the…
Myspace Properties Nairobi, a real estate agency, has entered into collaboration with doctors of hearing at IncusEar Hearing & ENT Centre to enhance the lives of the deaf. The diversification plan will see the company focus on handling social problems. According to Mwenda Thuranira, CEO Myspace properties, the partnership is expected to help many who have been affected by the affliction. “Hearing when people talk is an underrated blessing. I am moved when people’s lives get better,” he said. Mr Thuranira will be one of the people spearheading the partnership to ensure it is a success. The other head will…
Pastoral care in education means a recognition of, and response by an educational institution to ensure the holistic welfare of children. It is generally aimed at ensuring children are safe, engaged, involved and able to fulfil their potential. Following the disruptions of 2020, it is important for schools and educators to understand that extra care is paramount as students settle in school. This will ensure learners are not just continuing with their educational journeys, but that they also receive the support they need as far as mental and emotional wellbeing is concerned. “It has been so wonderful to welcome students…
BY DAVID ONJILI When you seek a collection of books written on Kenyan football, they would not outnumber the fingers in your hand. Seldom do local journalists or any other interested Kenyan find the time and resources to write about either our game or players. Zachary Oguda, thus joins an elite group of Kenyans that include seasoned journalist, Roy Gachuhii as he pens this intriguing firsthand account into the politics, pain and privilege experienced in the local game. My biggest gripe with the book is the numerous and easily noticeable editorial mistakes. The editing did not pass through scrutiny. The…
BY BRENDA VIOLA “Are you sure you want to try it?” His question made me think about it for a minute. Did I want to? On one hand, yes, I wanted to do it. I mean, we only live once and some experiences are so inimitable that they may never present themselves again. So yes! I wanted to fully indulge in this chance. On the other hand, so much could go wrong. Who knows how my body would react? What would my eulogy say if I finally begin the next phase of my life in such a graceful manner? Do…