Dr John Kibunga Kimani Non-Executive Director Kakuzi Plc. Until recently, only a select few could put a face to the name of billionaire investor John Kibunga Kimani. But when human rights abuse allegations rocked Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed Kakuzi, where he is the second-largest shareholder with a 32.2 per cent stake, curiosity about the man behind […]
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TRADING UPDATES: Gaming Realms Record Month; Eden Research Loss Widens
(Alliance News) – The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News: ———- Eden Research PLC – biopesticides and plastic-free formulation technology company – Revenue for 2020 expected to be GBP1.6 million, down from GBP2.0 million in 2019, with a pretax loss and statutory […]
Kenya taps Sh1.3bn US fund for workers’ rights ahead of new trade deal
Textile workers at Altex EPZ Textile Manufacturing in Athi River. FILE PHOTO | NMG Kenya is set to benefit from a Sh1.29 billion US government fund meant to improve compliance with international labour standards in key export sectors ahead of a new trade deal with Washington. The US Department’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) […]
Kenya: Nairobi Securities Exchange halts two-week gain in New Year trading
Investor wealth at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) dipped by Sh1 billion during the first trading day of the New Year Monday, data showed, halting two weeks of gains. The combined investor wealth at the bourse closed at Sh2.335 trillion amid a recovery in trading activities. This is in contrast with Sh2.336 trillion on the […]
NSE halts two-week gain in New Year trading
Investor wealth at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) dipped by Sh1 billion during the first trading day of the New Year Monday, data showed, halting two weeks of gains. The combined investor wealth at the bourse closed at Sh2.335 trillion amid a recovery in trading activities. This is in contrast with Sh2.336 trillion on the […]
Claire Munene Appointed Director For Customer Experience As Telkom Kenya Makes Senior Appointments
Telkom has made senior appointments aimed at building its leadership bench strength; fortifying its operations and customer service excellence and aligning these with its new strategic direction. Claire Munene and Saddiq Mwai join as the new Director, Customer Experience, and the Director of Digital Financial Services, respectively, within the Telkom Consumer Service Delivery Unit, with […]
Why avocado is ‘gold’ for Murang’a residents
Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria distributes avocado seedling to a resident who registered with agriculture extension workers For every ten households you count in Murang’a County, at least half have some tree nurseries or mature avocado trees on their farm. Here, avocado is like gold. Statistics show Murang’a County is the leading producer of avocados […]
New gold rush for avocados as farmers mint billions
Avocado farmers delivering their harvest at Mulot, Narok West. Few things have been as exciting in agricultural circles as the scramble for growth of Hass avocado in Kenya. Preferred in Europe where Kenya exports it, Hass avocado might as well be the new gold. So much so that even the Kenya Prisons started an ambitious […]
Kenyans take the reins in top firms
Mr Allan Kilavuka (left) was confirmed as Kenya Airways CEO after Sebastian Mikosz resigned. Ms Jane Karuku (centre) was named EABL managing director, becoming the first Kenyan woman to lead the brewer. Mr Peter Ndegwa became the first Kenyan to lead Safaricom PLC , East Africa’s biggest company. FILE PHOTOS | NMG Some of the […]
Claire Munene, Elam Muchira & Saddiq Mwai join Telkom Kenya in senior positions
Claire Munene, Elam Muchira & Saddiq Mwai have joined Kenyan telecommunication company, Telkom Kenya in senior positions. Claire Munene has been appointed as the new Director, Customer Experience, and Saddiq Mwai as the Director of Digital Financial Services within the Telkom Consumer Service Delivery Unit. Elam Muchira on the other hand has been appointed as […]