Makena Ndung'u

New Old Mutual insurance cover to support hospitalized Boda Boda operators

Makena Ndung'uAugust 19, 2025

Old Mutual has announced that it has set up a new insurance cover for boda boda riders (motorcycle taxi riders) that offers hospitalisation and last expense sup...

Airtel Money funds Karantina water project in Marsabit benefitting 450 households

Makena Ndung'uAugust 19, 2025

Airtel Money Kenya has funded the installation of a borehole, dubbed the Karantina water project, in Marsabit in order to improve the lives of residents. The pr...

Kenyans warned against using Ozempic for weight loss

Makena Ndung'uAugust 19, 2025

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has warned Kenyans not to use the medication Ozempic for weight loss. PPB has issued a safety alert to the public regard...

Bolt launches dash cams for drivers to improve safety & accountability

Makena Ndung'uAugust 19, 2025

Bolt has introduced dash cams on its cars in Kenya in order to improve safety on trips and accountability for its drivers. The dash cams are actually powered...

Kenyan households brace for financial strain as 62% expect to miss bill payments, study finds

Makena Ndung'uAugust 19, 2025

TransUnion Kenya has published its Q2 2025 Consumer Pulse Study which reveals that 62% of Kenyans expect to be unable to pay at least one of their current loans...

Liberty Kenya registers a 59% drop in half year net profit at Ksh. 260 million

Makena Ndung'uAugust 19, 2025

Liberty Kenya Holdings has announced that it has registered a 59% drop in net profit to Ksh. 260 million for the half year period ended 30th June 2025. This is ...

Safari Sevens ticket prices announced as tournament returns to Nyayo Stadium

Makena Ndung'uAugust 19, 2025

The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has released the official ticket prices for the 27th edition of the Safari Sevens, welcoming the tournament back to the Nyayo Na...

KCB wins Christie Sevens 2025 after defeating Menengai Oilers

Makena Ndung'uAugust 19, 2025

KCB Rugby has been crowned champions of the 59th Christie Sevens after a dominant display at the RFUEA Grounds. The bankers secured their second tournament titl...

Road to the knockouts: Sudan, Senegal, and Congo vie for CHAN 2024 spots

Makena Ndung'uAugust 19, 2025

On Tuesday, August 19, the group stage of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) will reach a fever pitch with the decisive final round of matches i...

Uganda advances to CHAN 2024 quarter-finals after thrilling 3-3 draw with South Africa

Makena Ndung'uAugust 19, 2025

In a dramatic turn of events, Uganda has secured a spot in the CHAN 2024 quarter-finals after a thrilling 3-3 draw against South Africa. The Cranes, play...

Algeria squeezes into CHAN 2024 quarter-finals following tense draw with Niger

Makena Ndung'uAugust 19, 2025

Despite a tense 0-0 draw with Niger, Algeria has secured a spot in the CHAN 2024 quarter-finals. The result was just enough to see them through from Group C...

Realness Institute calls for board nominations to support pan-African filmmakers

Makena Ndung'uAugust 19, 2025

Realness Institute, a pan-African non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting African filmmakers, is now accepting nominations for its newly restructured Go...

Laura Akunga elected as treasurer of continental business body, CONWOBAA

Makena Ndung'uAugust 18, 2025

Kenya’s Laura Akunga Mwenje has been elected the treasurer of the Continental Network for Women’s Business Associations in Africa (CONWOBAA). Laura Akunga Mw...

Greg Snow wins the Mt. Kipipiri Golf & Resort leg of the PGK Equator Tour

Makena Ndung'uAugust 18, 2025

Greg Snow has won the third leg of the PGK Equator Tour which was held at the Mt. Kipipiri Golf & Resort in Nyahururu this last weekend. The four-day event ...

I&M Bank posts an improved half year net profit of Ksh. 6.1 billion

Makena Ndung'uAugust 18, 2025

I&M Bank Group has announced that it has posted a net profit of Ksh. 6.1 billion for the half year period ended June 30th 2025. This is an improvement from ...

AGRA pushes for youth inclusion in Kenya’s food systems

Makena Ndung'uAugust 18, 2025

AGRA hosted a youth-focused side event on the sidelines of the Devolution Conference last week's week in Homa Bay County. The side event coincided with Inter...

Co-operative Bank half year net profit jumps 8.39% to Ksh. 14.08B

Makena Ndung'uAugust 18, 2025

Co-operative Bank of Kenya PLC has announced that it has posted an 8.39% increase in profit after tax to Ksh. 14.08 billion for the six months ended 30 June 202...

SAFAL MRM Foundation brings free medical camp & humanitarian aid to Kajiado

Makena Ndung'uAugust 18, 2025

The Safal MRM Foundation on the weekend hosted a two-day free medical camp and humanitarian aid program in Oloika Village, Kajiado County, targeting over 1,000 ...

Mary-Ann Musangi appointed to chair team to revitalize Kenya’s tourism brand

Makena Ndung'uAugust 18, 2025

Mary-Ann Musangi, daughter of the late Kenyan businessman Chris Kirubi, has been appointed to lead a taskforce for rebranding Kenya's tourism sector. Touris...

Algeria becomes 18th member of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS)

Makena Ndung'uAugust 18, 2025

The Bank of Algeria recently became the 18th member of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), a network created by the Afreximbank, the African ...

Crunch time in CHAN 2024 Group C: Algeria, Niger, South Africa & Uganda face decisive clashes

Makena Ndung'uAugust 18, 2025

The TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 is set for a thrilling conclusion to Group C as all four teams prepare for their final group stag...

Morocco advances to quarter-finals, Kenya Tops Group A at CHAN 2024

Makena Ndung'uAugust 18, 2025

Two-time champions Morocco secured their place in the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 with a decisiv...

Kenya secures top spot in CHAN 2024 Group A with win over Zambia

Makena Ndung'uAugust 18, 2025

Kenya's Harambee Stars defeated Zambia 1-0 in a hard-fought match at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, to finish at the top of Group A in the T...

Kenya issues heavy rainfall advisory

Makena Ndung'uAugust 16, 2025

The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall advisory, with significant rain expected to intensify and affect various parts of the countr...

CBK accepts Ksh. 21.77B in treasury bill sale as investor demand rises

Makena Ndung'uAugust 15, 2025

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the results of its recent Treasury Bill auction, revealing strong investor appetite across all tenors. The auc...

KRA clarifies new tax exemption for gratuity payments

Makena Ndung'uAugust 15, 2025

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a public notice to clarify an amendment to the Income Tax Act introduced by the Finance Act, 2025, concerning...

Tsinghua University establishes new Africa research & teaching hub at Tatu City

Makena Ndung'uAugust 15, 2025

PRESS RELEASE Tsinghua University School of Journalism and Communication and Rendeavour partner on research and teaching in Africa School of Journalism an...

Christie Sevens to host high-energy afterparty with Maandy Kabaya & Toxic Lyrikali

Makena Ndung'uAugust 15, 2025

Fans attending the 2025 Christie Sevens at the RFUEA Grounds this weekend will be treated to a high-energy afterparty headlined by Kenyan music stars Maandy Kab...

SC Johnson’s new spatial repellent to help fight malaria, secures WHO recommendation

Makena Ndung'uAugust 15, 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially announced a policy recommendation for the use of spatial repellents as a new tool in the global fight aga...

NCBA offers exclusive financial insights & networking to top-tier clients

Makena Ndung'uAugust 15, 2025

NCBA has today hosted its Gold Banking Customers in Nairobi, following the successful launch of the Meet, Mingle & Money Talks series in June this year. The...

New season, new Rules: Get ahead in FPL gameweek 1

Makena Ndung'uAugust 15, 2025

With the deadline for Gameweek 1 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) fast approaching on Friday evening, it's time to finalize your squad. The 2025/26 season ki...

EPRA reduces prices for petrol & kerosene by a measly Ksh. 1 while diesel remains unchanged

Makena Ndung'uAugust 15, 2025

Kenyans will get no respite in terms of lower fuel prices after EPRA adjusted fuel prices downwards by a very small margin. The Energy and Petroleum Regu...

CHAN Group C: Algeria, South Africa aim to qualify as Guinea, Niger fight for survival

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

On Friday, August 15, the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament will feature two pivotal Group C matches at the Mandela National Stadium in Kam...

DRC’s 2-0 win ends Angola’s CHAN 2024 journey

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

DRC defeated Angola 2-0 in a Group A match of the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) held today, setting the stage for a winner-takes-all clash against...

Morocco defeats Zambia 3-1 in CHAN 2024, keeps qualification hopes alive

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

Morocco secured a vital 3-1 victory over Zambia in a high-stakes Group A match of the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) at Nyayo National Stadium toda...

Ilikiremisho Primary School receives Ksh. 4M computer lab from Safaricom Foundation

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

Safaricom Foundation has invested Ksh. 4 million in a new computer lab at Ilikiremisho Primary & Junior School in Kajiado Central, Kajiado County. The la...

NCBA sponsored golfers look to impress at the PGK Equator Tour at Mt. Kipipiri Golf & Resort

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

Forty-three elite golfers have today teed off the third leg of the Professional Golfers Of Kenya (PGK) Equator Tour at Mt. Kipipiri Golf & Resort in Nyandar...

CBK’s bond auction surpasses expectations

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) recent auction for two reopened infrastructure bonds, IFB1/2010/15 and IFB1/2022/19, was a notable success, with the bank re...

Safari Sevens rugby tournament will be at Nyayo Stadium from October 10-12

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has announced that the 2025 edition of the Safari Sevens tournament will take place from October 10 to 12 in Nairobi. This will b...

Nelson Amenya sued for defamation by lawyer Cecil Miller over social media post

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

Lawyer Cecil Miller has filed a lawsuit against X user Nelson Amenya over an alleged defamatory social media post. The lawsuit, filed through P.W. Wena & Co...

Jubilee Insurance commits Ksh. 20M as Jubilee Live Free Race returns for 5th edition

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

Jubilee Insurance and the Grand Nairobi Bike Race (GNBR), have today announced the official launch of 2025 edition of the Jubilee Live Free Race. The cycling ex...

Eskimi Impact Awards launched to celebrate impact & creativity in programmatic advertising

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

Eskimi has today announced the launch of the Eskimi Impact Awards to celebrate achievements in programmatic advertising. This global initiative recognizes agenc...