Britam is building the tallest Sky-scraper in Kenya, third in Africa
Britam, the company that just had one of the largest re-branding campaigns we've ever seen, is doing something even bigger. The Group has started building what will be the tallest building in Kenya and the third tallest in Africa at a cost of 5 billion shillings to be ready by end of 2015. So long, Times Tower.
8 Things You Should Know Today
1. KCB Bank Appoints Oigara as New CEO KCB Bank Group has appointed Joshua Nyamweya Oigara as the new CEO taking over from Martin Oduor-Otieno. Otieno retires in April 2013. Oigara is the current Chief Finance Officer at KCB. 2. Retired Teachers Expose Taxpayer to KES 123bn Debt Treasury has…
The CMC Soap Opera: Battles in Court, Part 2
on Monday we got to the part where things had just begun to heat up. Now the fun begins. Peter Muthoka is suing everybody in sight and PwC's professional standards are questioned.
The Matatu Strike: What It Has To Do With You
Matatus have been on strike. Apart from strengthening your leg muscles, how will this affect you?
KCB Bank Appoints Oigara as New CEO
Joshua Oigara has been appointed as the new CEO of KCB Bank Group taking over from Martin Oduor-Otieno
Illegal Stock Market Practices to Watch Out for
One thing I like about the stock market is that in it there is never a dull moment. Especially in highly efficient markets, any new day or each passing minute promises renewed market activity as new information is quickly absorbed and reflected in stock prices.
Nakumatt Opens Shop in Malindi
Nakumatt has opened doors to its 38th Supermarket Store in East Africa in Malindi today inching closer to its 40 stores by the end of its financial year.
Earn Some Revenue From Entertainment
Entertainment comes at a cost and footing the bill relies on your wallet’s weight. There is another side to this bill though. It is the side that sees the entertainers earn some revenue. The ones at the top of this revenue chain are the alcohol and cigarette manufacturers.
8 Things You Should Know This Morning
1. Studies Show Rise in Child Abuse Sexual violence against children is on the rise in Kenya, a survey released on Wednesday shows. The report released by Gender Minister Naomi Shaban indicates that one in 10 girls and one in 20 boys had experienced…
Managing Financial Risk in Business
Last week we examined operational risk and now shift focus to financial risk. Financial risk arises from the risk to profits or wealth due to uncertainties about the financial situation in the future. It is broadly categorized into market risk and credit risk. Market risk has to do with changes in the general business environment specifically changes in prices and rates.
Equity Testing ATM Withdrawal for Western Union Transfers
Equity Bank is rolling out a product that will allow users to access money send to them via Western Union through ATM stations and credit their Equity Bank Accounts.
Stuff Nobody Wants
As a child, my friends and I underwent different phases of the ‘finders keepers’ phenomenon. For a while, we believed that if you found something and nobody claimed it, it was yours. Then one day, a new kid in the neighbourhood told us that lost property was guarded by the powers of witchcraft and that if we kept it, the owner’s ghost would haunt us.
Our lawmakers must not have been sent that memo.
KCB Finance Officer Touted to Replace Oduor as CEO
Joshua Nyamweya Oigara is set to replace Martin Oduor-Otieno as the Chief Executive Officer of the biggest bank by asset base in Eastern Africa, KCB.
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