The newly appointed Group Chairman of SBM Bank Holdings, Mr. Mahendra Vikramdass Punchoo,has assured SBM bank Kenya customers that their deposits are secure, pledging to anchor the bank’s growth on strong governance and robust risk management. Speaking in Nairobi during his first visit in the role, the Chairman said his background as a former central…
A coalition of conservationists has accused the government of contradicting its ambitious plan to plant 15 billion trees by 2032 while allowing continued destruction of Kenya’s existing forests, national parks and public green spaces. The conservationists, drawn from Friends of Nairobi’s Forests and Green Spaces, the Green Belt Movement, Friends of Oloolua Forest, Friends of…
Steel manufacturers have urged the government to lower production costs, curb the influx of substandard imports and create a predictable business environment to boost local production and enhance the competitiveness of Kenya’s steel industry. The calls were made during the opening of the East African Steel Summit at the Sarit Centre in Nairobi. Speaking at…
By East Africa Journal Reporter Solar Project at Nairobi Remand Boosts Virtual Courts, Cuts Energy CostsThe Government has commissioned a new solar power system at the Nairobi Remand and Allocation Maximum Security Prison, a move expected to improve access to justice, enhance prison operations and reduce electricity costs. Speaking during the commissioning on Monday, Energy…
Over 400 Assistant County Commissioners (ACCs) have graduated with a Diploma in Public Administration from the Kenya School of Government (KSG), in a move aimed at strengthening the capacity of National Government Administrative Officers and enhancing public service delivery across the country. The graduation ceremony, held during KSG’s centenary celebrations at the Kabete Campus, was…
Mi Vida Homes has handed over 120 residential units at Amaiya Block C, marking the latest delivery milestone within a KES 8.9 billion residential masterplan at Garden City and reinforcing the investment case for integrated residential developments in Nairobi. The handover represents the second major residential delivery within the Garden City ecosystem following the completion…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has accused sections of Kenya’s media of abandoning professional journalism in favour of political activism, urging media houses and journalists to recommit to accuracy, fairness and ethical reporting. Addressing the press on Friday at the party’s headquarters, UDA Secretary General Sen. Hassan Omar Hassan reaffirmed the party’s commitment to constitutional…
The Ushiriki Wema Foundation has expanded its Okoa Malaika programme to Narok, Kericho, Kajiado and Bomet counties, increasing access to lifesaving neonatal care for premature babies through the donation of incubators to public hospitals. The latest expansion brings the programme to 32 public health facilities nationwide as Kenya continues to battle high rates of preterm…
National Bank of Kenya (NBK) and Centum Real Estate have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at making homeownership more accessible, affordable and financially practical for more Kenyans. The partnership introduces tailored financing solutions covering home purchases, land acquisition and construction financing. Customers will have access to flexible repayment plans based on their financial circumstances,…
A coalition of health civil society organizations has warned that Kenya’s growing debt burden is crippling the health sector, leaving millions without access to life-saving medicines, vaccines and HIV services. The coalition, comprising AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), Health NGOs’ Network (HENNET), Ambassador for Youth and Adolescent Reproductive Health Programme (AYARHEP), Health Rights Advocacy Forum (HERAF),…
