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505 TOP-PERFORMING YOUNG KENYAN SCHOLARS ADMITTED TO EQUITY’S MENTORSHIP AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: THE EQUITY LEADERS PROGRAM (ELP)
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Equity Group Foundation (EGF) has admitted 505 scholars, from 225 secondary schools from all 47 counties, into the 26th cohort of the Equity Leaders Program (ELP). The cohort which was selected from the best performing students in 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, Wings to Fly program and Elimu scholarship beneficiaries, were onboarded following a comprehensive two-week...
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Paradigm Initiative is concerned over the increase in the use of surveillance technologies
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As countries worldwide commemorated Data Privacy Day, Paradigm Initiative (PIN) expressed concern over the increase in some governments' arbitrary reliance on surveillance technologies to violate privacy. In November 2023, Uganda launched its Intelligent Transport Monitoring System, which uses Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras to track real-time location of all vehicles in the country, with concerns over the potential...
Kenya's low-cost airline, Jambojet, has been named Africa's second youngest aircraft fleet, by aviation data outlet ch-aviation.
The airline came second after Uganda Airlines, and was followed by Air Tanzania, Air Cairo and Air Austral to close Africa's top five.
Despite topping the continent none of the five airlines made it to the global top five in that category.
Jambojet MD & CEO...
East African Breweries marketing and innovations director Anne Joy Michira will head Diageo’s new regional unit, the South, West, and Central Africa.
This follows the latest executive changes that will see her operate from London in her new role at EABL's parent company Diageo.
In the new appointment, she will be the Marketing and Innovations Director for South, West, and Central...
Mount Kenya University has been ranked among the top 10 best Universities and the 2nd best private University in Kenya. In Africa, the University has been ranked at position 258 out of over 2000 Universities.
The global ranking conducted by Webometric placed Harvard University followed by Stanford University as top Universities in the world.
“The ranking is a true reflection of...
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Falcon Aero Appoints Jean-Claude Kouyo as Director of Growth for EMEA Regions
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Nigerian business aviation firm, Falcon Aerospace Limited, has appointed Jean-Claude Kouyo as its Director of Growth for the Europe, Middle-East and African (EMEA) regions. With this appointment, Mr. Kouyo will join the leadership of the company as its operations become increasingly globalized. An Ivorian based in France, Jean-Claude Kouyo had his education in France and the United States, and...
Mount Kenya University organizes career mentorship to help students make informed decisions when choosing courses. KCSE graduates keen to learn more about careers are welcome to visit MKU Campuses/ ODEL centres. This is the beginning of your journey to achieve your career aspirations to become an expert in your respective field of study.
MKU is a Chartered University committed to...
I&M Bank has opened eight new branches in Kenya as part of its retail expansion strategy to strengthen its presence in the region. The opening of the new branches has signalled I&M Bank’s commitment to addressing the needs of the people and bridging the gap to financial inclusivity across the country.
The newly opened branches across various Kenyan counties bring...
Unionisable workers at Kakuzi PLC have received a salary rise following the signing of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the Kenya Plantation and Agricultural Workers Union (KPAWU). The more than 3,350 workers at Kakuzi Makuyu operations site will enjoy a 16% general wage increase over the next two years, effective January 2024.
Kakuzi PLC Managing Director, Mr Chris Flowers, said...
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DIGITAX PARTNERS WITH STATSSPEAK GROUP TO ONBOARD INDIVIDUALS & BUSINESSES ON E-TIMS
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DigiTax, one of the five approved and listed vendors by the Kenya Revenue Authority, offering a trader invoicing system has appointed Statsspeak Group Limited, as its go-to-market and onboarding partner.
Statsspeak will be responsible for market mapping, user education and onboarding of individuals, consultants, SME's, MSME's, corporates and those that make up the 'Kadogo Economy' onto DigiTax - an end-to-end...