Prof Victor Murinde, Executive Director of the African Economic Research Consortium. A new research study by the Africa Economic Research Consortium (AERC) has established that public policy architects must move with speed to prioritise access to clean energy solutions, especially for women in rural areas. The study, titled “Gendered Differences in Household Cooking Coping Strategies for…
Francis Okello (seated) autographs a copy of his autobiography. Corporate leader and legal mind, Francis Okello, the long-serving Group Chairman of TPS Serena Hotels Group, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, has launched his much-anticipated autobiography. A first for a serving chairman of an NSE-listed firm, the memoir titled CONCERT OF LIFE- From the Lakeshore to the…
Alex Muchira, partner at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr. If there’s one lesson I’ve learned over the years advising Kenyan businesses, it’s that disputes are inevitable. It doesn’t matter how many plans you’ve made; how strong your policies are or how well you know your colleagues – conflicts will arise. The real question is, how will you…
Farida Eid will represent Africa at the International RLSD Showcase in Taipei, Taiwan. The Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase has named Farida Eid of Egypt as the Most Commendable Designer 2025, making her the first designer outside Ethiopia to claim the award. Her winning design, the Zahw – Serpent Sandal, is hailed as “a powerful…
In Summary Popular rapper Breeder Lw has fiercely hopped on Bien’s “All My Enemies Are Suffering” challenge. Fondly referred to as Big Baba or simply Papa Fathela, Breeder begins the onslaught immediately Bien’s vocals fade away affirming that the number one spot belongs to him. Additionally, he oozes mastery with metaphor,bars, and puchlines here and…
Nottingham Forest’s long-awaited return to European football quickly turned into a major crisis after a disappointing 3-2 defeat to FC Midtjylland, which led to loud fan protests demanding the firing of manager Ange Postecoglou. This poor result gives the Australian coach the unwanted title of being the first permanent Forest boss in 100 years to…
Crystal Palace is currently soaring under manager Oliver Glasner, who has completely turned the club around from a relegation battle to a European contender. The Eagles made club history by extending their incredible unbeaten run to 19 games with a solid 2-0 win against Dynamo Kyiv in the UEFA Conference League. Goals from Daniel Munoz…
Nairobi, Eastleigh traders are stepping up efforts to transform the bustling commercial hub into a more sustainable business environment while also calling for extended banking hours to match their peak trading times. Speaking at a customer engagement forum with Equity Bank, Eastleigh Business Community Secretary General Omar Ibrahim Hussein said traders are seeking partnerships to…
East African Breweries PLC (EABL) now has more than 70 percent of its manufacturing powered by renewable energy, advancing its bold energy transition plan and cementing its role as an industry leader in climate action. The company has attained this milestone through sustained investment in biomass plants, energy recovery systems, and electrification of its operations,…
Mawingu, East Africa’s largest Internet Service Provider (ISP) focused on rural and peri-urban markets, has secured a $20 million investment from Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund II (PRIF II), a leading African infrastructure investment fund. This strategic funding will accelerate Mawingu’s mission to scale inclusive, sustainable internet access across underserved communities in Africa. The investment is…