James Wamathai

Stanbic facilitates Ksh. 76B worth of trade in 2024 in sustainability drive

James WamathaiJune 26, 2025

Stanbic Holdings has announced that it facilitated Ksh. 76 billion of trade in 2024 and provided over Ksh. 0.5 billion in loans to support the transition to gre...

How to watch the Faith Kipyegon 4-minute mile attempt

James WamathaiJune 26, 2025

On Thursday at 8pm EAT, Faith Kipyegon will attempt to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes at Stade Charléty in Paris. The Kenyan athleti...

Erick Onyango Gumbo appointed as the new chairperson of Kenya Re

James WamathaiJune 26, 2025

The Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re) has announced the appointment of Mr. Erick Onyango Gumbo, as the new Chairperson of its Board of Directors....

Your path to home ownership made easier by affordable housing loans from NCBA

James WamathaiJune 26, 2025

Owning a home is a lifelong dream for many Kenyans. The path that most prefer is savings, which can take time and that’s where mortgages come in. A mortgage ...

Family Bank’s Ksh. 1.1 Billion dividend pay-out approved by shareholders

James WamathaiJune 25, 2025

Family Bank shareholders have approved a Ksh. 1.1 billion dividend pay-out for the 2024 financial year. It translates to Ksh. 0.85 per Share, The dividends ...

Telegram is being blocked in Kenya in contravention of court orders

James WamathaiJune 25, 2025

It has been confirmed that Telegram is being restricted in Kenya as protests rock Kenya in the one year anniversary of deaths during the Finance Bill protests i...

MultiChoice’s new campaign rewards customers with package upgrades on DStv & GOtv

James WamathaiJune 25, 2025

MultiChoice Kenya has announced a countrywide campaign that will reward customers with package upgrades between June and July 2025. The We’ve Got You promoti...

UNFPA, M-Pesa Foundation partner to better maternal & newborn health in Kenya

James WamathaiJune 25, 2025

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the M-Pesa Foundation have signed an MOU to advance quality and equitable access to reproductive, maternal, newb...

Athletics Kenya receives Ksh. 8 million sponsorship from KCB

James WamathaiJune 25, 2025

KCB has announced a Ksh. 8 million sponsorship to Athletics Kenya to support key events in the federation’s calendar. The sponsorship will support the hostin...

Exclusive contracts with ISPs in estates are illegal, according to Competition Authority of Kenya

James WamathaiJune 24, 2025

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has warned real estate developers, residential estate management companies, and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) regar...

Kenya Airways’ sustainability report details revenue growth, waste reduction & gender parity progress

James WamathaiJune 24, 2025

Kenya Airways (KQ) has released its inaugural sustainability report for the financial year ending December 31, 2024. The report reveals certain key wins in t...

Kenya’s Shamba Records, Apexloads among African AI startups selected for Google for Startups Accelerator Africa

James WamathaiJune 24, 2025

Google has announced the selection of 15 promising tech startups for its Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9 program. These startups, hailing fro...

AWARD launches gender initiative to drive inclusive agricultural development in Africa

James WamathaiJune 24, 2025

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) has launched the Gender in Agrifood Systems Policies (GASP) Program, an initiative aimed at promo...

Safaricom crowned Africa’s most admired brand for second consecutive year

James WamathaiJune 24, 2025

Safaricom PLC has been named the Most Admired Brand in Africa at the 2025 Brand Africa Awards. The Kenyan telecommunication company won the award for the sec...

Kigali declaration galvanizes $1.8B+ & Global commitment to fight Neglected Tropical Diseases

James WamathaiJune 24, 2025

Over 80 countries and organisations in Africa have declared their commitment to ending the suffering caused by Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). NTDs are a gr...

Get ready for Kilifi Gold Triathlon 2025 on September 20

James WamathaiJune 24, 2025

The Kilifi Gold Triathlon (KGT2025) is set to electrify the Kenyan coast on Saturday, September 20th. Known for its breathtaking course and community spirit, th...

NCBA Bank is the engine behind Kenya’s next generation of entrepreneurs

James WamathaiJune 24, 2025

In the vibrant melting point of Kenya's economy, SMEs stand as the leaders of growth, and also serve as the primary engine for job creation. Despite their mo...

Java House nears 100 outlet milestone with new Kisii Town branch opening

James WamathaiJune 24, 2025

Java House has opened its 98th outlet in Kisii as part of its expansion plan, pushing closer to reaching 100 outlets milestone mark. The new branch is located a...

Britam’s 2024 sustainability report reveals Ksh. 2.4B channeled to local & minority suppliers

James WamathaiJune 24, 2025

Britam Holdings gave Ksh. 2.4 billion to local and minority owned suppliers in 2024, reflecting the firm’s commitment to inclusive procurement and ESG-aligned b...

Peach Cars receives Ksh. 1.4B to revolutionize Africa’s used car market

James WamathaiJune 24, 2025

Peach Cars has secured $11 million (Ksh. 1.4 billion) to supercharge Africa's next generation used car economy. They received the funds in a Series A round led ...

M-PESA Foundation hosts a free medical camp in Kilifi County

James WamathaiJune 24, 2025

M-PESA Foundation recently hosted a free medical camp in Kilifi County, at Bamba Primary School, Ganze Sub County. It was hosted in partnership with Zuri Health...

How Equity Afya is bringing quality healthcare closer to your home & your wallet

James WamathaiMay 5, 2025

Equity Afya, has rapidly established itself as a leading force significant - in Kenya's healthcare sector. With a clear mission to offer accessible, affordable,...

The Orchard of Lost Souls by Nadifa Mohamed – Book review

James WamathaiApril 26, 2025

The Orchard of Lost Souls is a 2013 novel by the Somali-British author Nadifa Mohamed. It is set in Hargeisa, Somalia on the eve of the civil war. It tells t...

Here is how to replace a filled up Kenyan passport

James WamathaiFebruary 8, 2025

If your Kenyan passport has filled up, then you must apply for a new passport. This normally happens to regular travellers and if this happens you need to apply...

Here is how to renew an expired Kenyan passport

James WamathaiFebruary 8, 2025

Kenyan passports expire after a period of 10 years and if yours has expired you need to apply for a new one. If your passport expires then you need to apply for...

Here is how to replace a mutilated Kenyan passport

James WamathaiFebruary 8, 2025

If by bad luck, your Kenyan passport is mutilated by water damage or it is torn, then you require a new one to be able to travel. If you have a mutilated Ken...

Here is how to apply for a Kenyan passport

James WamathaiFebruary 8, 2025

The process of getting a Kenyan passport can be simple or it can be a crash course in the workings of the Kenyan immigration bureaucracy. If you’d like the proc...

How to apply for a Kenyan passport on eCitizen

James WamathaiFebruary 8, 2025

The Kenyan Government, through the Immigration Department, introduced new rules requiring Kenyans wishing to apply, renew or replace a Kenyan passport to start ...

How to replace a lost Kenyan passport

James WamathaiFebruary 8, 2025

If you have a lost your Kenyan passport, you will need to apply for another one to be able to travel. Replacing a lost Kenyan passport is pretty straightforward...

16 places you can get quick loans in Kenya in 2025

James WamathaiFebruary 8, 2025

We have all at one point in time been in a situation where we needed some cash to sort out something urgently. The quickest source of this cash is family and fr...

All you need to know about the Magical Kenya Open 2025 golf tournament

James WamathaiFebruary 8, 2025

Eight pros and five amateurs will represent Kenya in this year's Magical Kenya Open (MKO) golf tournament which will be at Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi on Febr...

76 countries Kenyans can travel visa free or get a visa on arrival

James WamathaiFebruary 6, 2025

If you hold a Kenyan passport, then I have good news for you. Your passport can allow to travel to 76 countries either visa free or that you can get a visa on a...

Mackinlay Mutsembi breaks Guinness World Record in trumpet marathon

James WamathaiFebruary 2, 2025

Kenyan trumpeter Mackinlay Mutsembi has broken the world record for the longest continuous trumpet performance. He played the trumpet non-stop for a record 24 h...

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4 reasons why you need a LOOP Visa card in your life

James WamathaiOctober 28, 2024

Advances in technology have meant that most of the services that we consume on a regular basis have been moved online in a bid to ensure convenience. Consequent...

Introducing OBrio, a new media intelligence platform by Ogilvy Africa

James WamathaiOctober 18, 2024

Ogilvy Africa launches OBrio, an all-in-one media intelligence platform to optimize marketing spend and boost ROI Nairobi, Kenya –17th October 2024: Ogilv...

EIB Global & KCB Bank launch Ksh. 32B loan initiative to support SMEs, youth & women

James WamathaiOctober 18, 2024

The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) and KCB Bank Kenya have oday announced a €230 million (KShs. 32 billion) partnership to support small and medium enter...

50/50 Women on Boards launches first African Chapter in Nairobi

James WamathaiOctober 15, 2024

50/50 Women on Boards (WOB) has announced the launch of its first chapter on the African continent in Nairobi, Kenya. WOB is a global nonprofit advocating for g...

Third BC International Jazz Festival to be on February 15, 2025

James WamathaiOctober 15, 2024

The Bob Collymore Foundation (BCF) has announced that the third edition of the BC International Jazz Festival (BCIJF) will be on February 15, 2025. The Bob Coll...

Superior Homes launch Ksh. 30B real estate project in Ruiru

James WamathaiOctober 5, 2024

Real estate developer Superior Homes Kenya has launched a Ksh. 30 billion gated community rea estate project in Ruiru, Kiambu County. Dubbed Kofi Ridge, the ...

Safaricom Hook Circle bootcamps launched to empower youth in technology, careers & culture

James WamathaiOctober 5, 2024

Safaricom, through its youth platform Safaricom Hook, has kicked off a nationwide series of upskilling bootcamps dubbed the Safaricom Hook Circle. The events ar...

MultiChoice, GIZ & KFC host masterclass on intimacy coordination & safety in film productions

James WamathaiOctober 5, 2024

MultiChoice Talent Factory, in partnership with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the Kenya Film Commission (KFC), hosted Kenya’...

NCBA

NCBA Group net profit for H1 2024 increases by 5% to stand at Ksh. 9.8B

James WamathaiAugust 22, 2024

NCBA Group PLC has today announced that it has posted a profit after tax of Ksh. 9.8 billion in its first half of 2024 financial results. This is a 5% increase ...