After helping Kenya Airways secure close to Sh80 billion in loans, the government received only Sh1 million in director fees from the cash-strapped airline in the last financial year. But this lopsided relationship is not only with the national carrier, whose financial woes were aggravated by the Covid-19 pandemic. In the 2019-20 financial year, taxpayers’ […]
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Kenya: KBL Launches Sh330mn Fund to Help Bars and Eateries Bounce Back From Covid-19 Impact
Nairobi — The Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), has announced the local launch of a global programme by Diageo, aimed at supporting the revival of bars and eateries across the country, recover from the impact occasioned by Covid-19 pandemic. Through KBL’s flagship brand, Tusker, the company will provide Kshs 330 million worth of targeted support to […]
KBL Launches Sh330mn Fund to Help Bars and Eateries Bounce Back from COVID-19 Impact
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 18 – The Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), has announced the local launch of a global programme by Diageo, aimed at supporting the revival of bars and eateries across the country, recover from the impact occasioned by Covid-19 pandemic. Through KBL’s flagship brand, Tusker, the company will provide Kshs 330 million worth of […]
The skills you need to secure that dream job in UK
The new UK’s points-based post-Brexit immigration policy has lowered minimum skillset for immigrant job seekers to A-level or equivalent from degree-level under the 27-member European Union bloc. PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK Skilled Kenyans with experience working for British multinationals or firms with links in the UK may find it easier getting work permits in Britain under […]
Kenya: EABL Appoints Jane Karuku as New Boss
A Kenyan is finally back at the helm of East African Breweries Limited (EABL) after the brewer promoted Ms Jane Karuku, an insider, to be the new Group managing director. Ms Karuku, who has been a member of the EABL board and is the current MD of subsidiary Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), replaces Andrew Cowan, […]
Jane Karuku appointed new EABL Managing Director
Jane Karuku has been appointed as the new managing director for the East African Breweries Limited. Karuku, who has been a member of the EABL Board and the current MD for Kenya Breweries (KBL) will replace Andrew Cowan, who is taking up a new role in Diageo’s global business as MD for Africa Regional Markets. […]
Jane Karuku Named New Group Managing Director of EABL
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 11 – East African Breweries Limited has appointed Jane Karuku as its new Group Managing Director. The firm’s company secretary Cathryn Maundu through a statement says Karuku will be replacing Andrew Cowan who has been awarded a new role in Diageo. “Karuku, who has also been serving in the EABL Board since […]
EABL names Jane Karuku as its new Managing Director
Kenya Breweries Managing Director Jane Karuku Mrs. Karuku replaces Andrew Cowan who ends a four and a half years stint at the helm of the multinational involved in alcohol beverages manufacturing. Karuku is presently the Managing Director of Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), EABL’s Kenyan subsidiary. Her role on KBL is set to be taken over […]
Ory Okolloh Resigns As Non-Executive Director At Stanbic Bank
Ms. Ory A. Okolloh has resigned as an Independent Non-Executive Director from the board of Stanbic Holdings with her resignation taking effect last Wednesday. She will remain as chair of the Stanbic Kenya Foundation board. The foundation has a mandate of catalyzing inclusive Social Economic growth and promoting Environmental/Climate awareness as avenues to create sustainable […]
Junk assets: The State firms that are more debt than alive
After helping Kenya Airways secure close to Sh80 billion in loans, the government received only Sh1 million in director fees from the cash-strapped airline in the last financial year. But this lopsided relationship is not only with the national carrier, whose financial woes were aggravated by the Covid-19 pandemic. In the 2019-20 financial year, taxpayers’ […]