Kenya’s Equity Bank, whose value rose from $22 million to $450 million, is the world’s second and Africa’s strongest banking brand, according to the 2024 Brand Finance’s Brand Strength and Brand Value rankings released recently. Indonesia’s BCA is the world’s strongest banking brand, with a brand strength index score of 93.8/100 and an elite AAA+…
Kenyan police said on Monday they had arrested two people in connection with the weekend stabbing and death of Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat. However, the two men—believed to be in their 30s—were arrested on the outskirts of the Rift Valley town of Eldoret, local police commander Stephen Okal said. Okal told our news reporters that…
Kenyan President William Ruto has declared that Kenya will be visa-free for all foreign visitors starting in January 2024. Additionally, this marks the end of visa requirements for foreigners. Ruto said that his government had abolished visas. requirements on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. This was during his national address at the 60th Jamhuri Day National Celebrations…
The constant territorial tiff between Kenya and Uganda is reignited, this time as Nairobi accuses Uganda of court martialling and convicting Kenyans to up to 20 years in prison. Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua revealed that 32 Kenyans were arrested by Ugandan security forces in April and taken to Moroto Barracks in…
A petitioner has called on Members of Parliament to ban the use of the popular social media application TikTok, saying it is a contributor to the erosion of cultural and religious morals in Kenya. In a petition to the National Assembly on Tuesday, Bob Ndolo, Executive Officer of Bridget Connect Consultancy, urged MPs to act…
Kenya is braced for the latest in a series of opposition protests against the rising cost of living and tax hikes, which have turned violent, with at least 24 people killed in recent months. The revision of the anti-government demonstration comes after a five-day break by the coalition to mourn those who lost their lives…
Kenya political impasse wrecks economy, pushes traders to Central Corridor Regional business lobby The East African Business Council is warning of huge disruptions to cross-border trade and investments ahead, which it says will slow the recovery of East African economies from the economic effects of the disruptions caused by COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war. “The…
Kenya’s famous actress Awinja Celebrates her son’s birthday who turns 6 years of age. Awinja and film director Simatwa Ngachi’s son Mosi turned six. The content creator shared photos from her pregnancy with Mosi up to a year and penned a sweet message her beloved husband of promising him a son and indeed the lord…
Ugandans have been warned about the Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania especally the people staying around the boarder. The government of Uganda has ordered all its Health personals to begin testing on the people who stay around the southern boarder following the incidence that killed seven people in the areas of Bukoba. The minister of…
