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The Board of Directors of NCBA Bank Kenya PLC has announced the appointment of Ms Rebecca M. Mbithi, a former CEO of Family Bank, as an Independent Non-Executive Director of NCBA Bank Kenya PLC with effect from 1st December, 2024. Ms Mbithi is a lawyer and accountant with more than 24 years’ experience 19 years of which in business management, having served in senior leadership positions at the Kenya Tea Development Agency Limited (KTDA), Rift Valley Railways Kenya Limited, Rift Valley Railways Uganda Limited, and Family Bank Limited where she rose to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Ms Rebecca Mbithi was Managing Director and CEO of Family Bank for five years between 2019 and November 2023 after rising from the position of Company Secretary. Ms Mbithi currently serves as a Director and Consultant on the Board of Across Frontiers Global Li
The Board of Directors of NCBA Bank Kenya PLC has announced the appointment of Ms Rebecca M. Mbithi, a former CEO of Family Bank, as an Independent Non-Executive Director of NCBA Bank Kenya PLC with effect from 1st December, 2024. Ms Mbithi is a lawyer and accountant with more than 24 years’ experience 19...
Solarise Africa, a pan-African Energy-as-a-Service company, and RUBiS Energy Kenya – a subsidiary of Rubis Energie, a leading player in the energy sector, announce the launch of RUBiSOL, a joint venture focused on providing renewable energy solutions to Commercial and Industrial (C&I) clients across East Africa. This partnership marks a significant milestone in RUBiS Energie’s commitment to accelerate its...
In a bid to enhance the safety and welfare of energy consumers in Nairobi, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has trained 100 key stakeholders within the Nairobi City County government. The workshop aims to bolster awareness and compliance in the energy and petroleum sectors, ensuring safer and more reliable services for all.
Mawingu has raised KSh 1.9 Billion ($15 million) of debt and equity financing to enable this expansion into East Africa. The Africa Go Green Fund (“AGG”), managed by Cygnum Capital, will provide KSh1.4 Billion ($11 million) of long-term senior debt. This is supported by an additional KSh0.5 Billion ($4 million) investment from InfraCo Africa, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), and from Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank FMO. This acquisition will enable the company to replicate its wins in Kenya, into Tanzania and East Africa. The primary objective is to scale Mawingu’s affordable home Internet proposition to underserved communities in East Africa by acquiring and growing ISPs in the target markets.
Internet Service Provider (ISP), Mawingu, today announced the acquisition of Habari, an Arusha-based ISP with operations across seven regions in Tanzania. Habari has more than 25 years of experience delivering Internet and ICT solutions to rural households and businesses across Tanzania. This acquisition will rapidly accelerate Mawingu’s vision of opening opportunities through enhanced digital...
Future Construkt Investment Managers Ltd, a subsidiary of Construkt Africa LLC (Mauritius), a strategy advisory and asset management firm, has been officially granted the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Manager License by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Kenya. This paves the way for Future Construkt to mobilise institutional capital and implement its Kenya-focused...
Airtel Money Kenya has signed a partnership with Naivas Supermarket that will allow Airtel Money customers to deposit and withdraw cash across Naivas branches countrywide. The deal is part of Airtel Money’s proactive strategy to expand its agent footprint and get closer to the customer, which heightens the competition for customers with Safaricom’s M-Pesa. Speaking during the signing ceremony, Airtel Money Managing Director, Ms Anne Kinuthia-Otieno, said the partnership, will significantly bolster their ongoing efforts to enhance access to financial services for their customers through their Mobile Money platform. “Today marks a significant milestone for us, as we join hands with Naivas Supermarket to bring enhanced convenience to our customers,” said Ms. Anne Kinuthia-Otieno. “This partnership underscores Airtel Money’s commitment to expanding our reach and ensuring that our services are easily accessible. By offering cash deposit and withdrawal services at Naivas branches nationwide, we are not only strengthening our presence but also reaffirming our dedication to providing seamless and affordable financial solutions through our Mobile Money platform,”
Airtel Money Kenya has signed a partnership with Naivas Supermarket that will allow Airtel Money customers to deposit and withdraw cash across Naivas branches countrywide. The deal is part of Airtel Money’s proactive strategy to expand its agent footprint and get closer to the customer, which heightens the competition for customers with Safaricom’s M-Pesa.
In a bid to enhance the safety and welfare of energy consumers in Nairobi, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has trained 100 key stakeholders within the Nairobi City County government. The workshop aims to bolster awareness and compliance in the energy and petroleum sectors, ensuring safer and more reliable services for all.
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the nonprofit organization that coordinates the Domain Name System (DNS), has today announced the opening of the Applicant Support Program (ASP) for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The New gTLD Program: Next Round is an initiative that will enable the introduction of new...
rosalyn mugo
Liberty Kenya Holdings is pleased to announce the appointment of Rosalyn Mugoh as the Managing Director, Heritage Insurance Company Kenya Limited. Rosalyn assumes her role with immediate effect, following the completion of all requisite regulatory approvals. She steps into the position with a wealth of industry knowledge and leadership expertise that positions Heritage for continued growth and...
African policymakers and international partners meeting at this year’s UN Climate Change Conference, COP29 on Tuesday highlighted the urgent crisis posed by lack of access to clean cooking, a challenge impacting 1.2 billion people across Africa and leading to millions of premature deaths annually.    "It is unacceptable that women are still dying because...

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