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Kcb Group Led By Kenyan Banker Paul Russo Eyes Ethiopia Entry
KCB explores acquisitions in Ethiopia after banking reforms, targeting growth opportunities in one of Africas largest untapped financial markets. CEO Paul Russo seeks exemption from Ethiopias 49 foreign ownership cap, leveraging Kenyas diplomatic ties and exploring local partnerships. Expansion builds on KCBs fintech investments, including Riverbank Solutions, strengthening its regional growth strategy and digital banking footprint.
KCB unveils team for World Rapid Chess Championship
KCB has unveiled a squad of six players that will represent East Africa in the inaugural World Rapid Chess Championships in Dusseldorf, Germany from August 25-28. The team will be fighting for top honors in a 12-round Swiss tournament over three days under rapid time control. Benjamin Magana will captain the team. He will be joined by Robert Mcligeyo, Martin Njoroge, Joseph Methu, Joyce Nyaruai and Isaac Babu-who is also the team manager.
Banks must take greater leadership role in COVID-19 Recovery
The news about the COVID-19 vaccine by Pfizer/BioNTec, Moderna, and Oxford/AstraZeneca marks a first significant step and renewed hope for the world that an end to the Covid-19 pandemic is finally in sight. While life might gradually get back to normal as interactions become less restricted, the economic impact may take a longer recovery time, going by our experience with less hostile financial crises, such as the one in 2008/2009.
Kenya: CAF Recommends Suspension of Assembly Sittings Countrywide in Measures to Contain Coronavirus
Nairobi — All the 47 County Assemblies countrywide are set to proceed on a 15-day break following the confirmation of coronavirus with three people having tested positive and three others under quarantine awaiting validation of test results. The County Assemblies Forum (CAF) Monday said the recess is part of the measures to contain the spread of the virus which has claimed 7,000 lives globally.
Kenyan Hotels Start Registering Losses as Brunt of Coronavirus Catches Up
Nairobi — The brunt of the coronavirus pandemic has caught up with Kenyan hoteliers with some reporting up to 50 percent reduction in the number of customers. Popular eateries such as Nairobi-based Pronto Restaurant and Homelunch say the confirmation of the pandemic's first case on Friday has wiped out a huge number of their customer numbers over the fear of spreading the virus. A spot check by Capital Business further revealed that most restaurants were either empty or had a handful of clients.
Kenya: Parliament Set for Month-Long Recess in a Bid to Curtail the Spread of Coronavirus
Nairobi — Members of Parliament are on Tuesday expected to adjust their respective House calendars and proceed for an indefinite recess in the wake of the confirmation of coronavirus cases in the country. Three people have so far tested positive with three others matching the case criteria for the virus, which has so far claimed 7,000 lived globally according to an AFP tally, awaiting validation of lab results.
Kenya: Amina Mohammed Directs Self-Quarantine for Sportsmen
Nairobi — Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohammed has directed all sportspeople and their support staff who might have travelled out of the country over the last 14 days to self-quarantine for a similar period of time as the country continues in steps to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
Kenya: Defence CS Juma Salutes Fallen Heroes
Nairobi — The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) last week commemorated soldiers who paid the ultimate price in protecting the country. Cabinet Secretary for Defence Monica Juma described the soldiers as heroes for sacrificing their lives in defence of the freedom and security of the country. "I had a special opportunity to pay my deep respect and remember those who have paid the ultimate price in Defence of the freedom and security of our motherland, Kenya," she said.
Kenya: Coast General Hospital's 19-Bed Capacity Private Wing Repurposed to Covid-19 Isolation Unit
Mombasa — Mombasa county government Monday transformed a 19-bed capacity private wing at the Coast Provincial General Hospital (CPGH) into a Covid-19 Isolation Unit. Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho said the county had also trained 24 county health personnel to handle any case of Covid-19, or popularly known as Coronavirus in Mombasa. Two more level four county health facilities, Tudor and Mvita hospitals, will also have isolation and treatment centres.
Kenya: Coronavirus - Safaricom Drops Chargers for Transactions Below Sh1,000 to Reduce Physical Contact
Nairobi — Safaricom has waived fees for M-Pesa transactions below Sh1,000 to deepen mobile money usage and reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus. Safaricom says the 90 day waiver which comes into effect starting tomorrow, follows a presidential directive to avoid the risk of transmission through physical handling of money. At the same time, the Central Bank of Kenya has approved the increase of daily M-Pesa transactions limit form the current Sh70,000 to Sh150,000.
Gambia: Basic Education Ministry Suspends Subvention to CES Over 700 Teachers' Salary Reduction
The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has expressed its "profound dismay and concern" about the current situation that led to the sit down strike of 700 teachers at the Catholic Education Secretariat (CES). The ministry further announced it has taken a decision to suspend payment of subvention to the Catholic Education Secretariat effective 1 April, 2020 until this issue is adequately addressed.
Gambia: FFf Division League One - 1st Round Winds Up
First round matches of the 2019-2020 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) division one league season wrapped up on Monday with inspiring and electrifying encounters across venues in the Greater Banjul Area. Real De Banjul finished top in the first round of the league campaign with 28 points; they will use the first-round break to strengthen their weakness ahead of the second round matches to maintain their dreams of winning the league title this season.
Sudan: U.S. Calls On Gulf States to Continue Support to Sudan
Khartoum — The United States, on Friday, called on the Arab Gulf States to continue economic financial aid to Sudan which was suspended in the wake of allegations that the US asked theses countries to stop providing Sudan with three billion dollars in support.
Botswana: Energy Sector Critical to Economy-Shamukuni
Kasane — Assistant Minister of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology, Mr Machana Shamukuni says the energy sector is critical to the economy of the country and has the potential to improve the quality of life. He said when giving a keynote address at the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) annual strategic review retreat in Kasane recenty that it was therefore in the best interest of the government to ensure energy supplies were cleaner, secure and sustainable.
Uganda/Cameroon: Uganda Set Up Date With Cameroon
Kampala — Uganda were imperious as they beat Tanzania 5-0 at StarTimes Stadium - Lugogo on Saturday to progress to the final round of the Fifa Women U-17 World Cup qualifiers 6-2 on aggregate.Prior to the game, coach Ayub Khalifan had stated: "a single goal can eliminate Tanzania but it won't be enough for the pride of our country and fans.
Kenya: Coronavirus - Clean Shelf Supermarket Suspends Employee for Adjusting Sanitiser Prices
Clean Shelf supermarket has blamed one of its staff members for the adjustment of prices on the Tropikal hand sanitisers at their Ruaka Branch. Panicky Kenyans rushed to supermarkets across the country and cleared sanitisers from the shelves as soon as the government announcement the first Coronavirus patient in the country on Friday.
Zimbabwe: MDC Agents Violently Chased From Polling Stations - Mafume
The MDC has claimed its polling agents were Saturday violently chased away by suspected Zanu PF vigilantes from four polling stations in Chimanimani where a local council by-election was being held. "MDC polling agents were violently chased away by Zanu PF vigilantes at four polling stations in Chimanimani, exactly the same way it happened in the 2018 election," MDC elections secretary Jacob Mafume said in a statement after the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) had announced the results.
Ghana: Twafoman Senior High School Inaugurated
With the advent of technology and communication advancements, Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has challenged Ghanaians to be globally competitive rather than being champions of mediocrity. He said a country could be competitive when the young ones use their requisite skills and knowledge profitably. Dr Adutwum said this at a grand durbar of the annual Ohum Festival at Berekuso in the Akwapim South Municipal District of the Eastern Region.
Gambia: The Urgent Need for Registration of Voters
There can be no third republic without a constitution of a third republic. This is inconceivable without a referendum. A referendum is inconceivable without voters and no list of voters can be complete without registration of those who attained the age to vote from 2016 to 2020. Any attempt to hold a referendum by excluding such people could be rightly challenged at the level of the courts.
Nigeria: AP Moller Removes MD Over Apapa Port Congestion, Gridlock
AP Moller's parent company in The Hague, Netherlands, has fired the Managing Director of its Nigerian subsidiary, AP Moller Terminals (APMT), Mr. Martin Jacob, THISDAY's investigation has revealed. THISDAY gathered that his removal was to avoid the takeover of the company's terminal in Nigeria by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) following the expiration of the 30-day ultimatum given to APMT to address inefficiency at its terminal, which has resulted in port congestion and gridlock in Apapa.
Tanzania's Geopark Tipped for Great Tourism Leap
THE Ngorongoro-Lengai Geopark has been billed as the next big thing in tourism. General Secretary of the Global Geoparks Network Dr Guy Martini observed that the unified area that advances the protection and use of geological heritage in sustainable ways has the potential of complementing wildlife tourism in Tanzania.
Nigeria: Neiti - Nigeria Earned N416 Billion From Solid Minerals Mining in 12 Years
Solid minerals mined from Nigeria between 2007 and 2018 contributed N416.32 billion in revenues to the federation, the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has said. In 2018 alone, the solid minerals sector contributed N69.47 billion to the federation revenue. NEITI explained that the figure was the highest so far since it began to track and document payments in the sector.
Malawi: Wanderers Wrap Up Pre-Season Beating Mangochi United
Be Forward Wanderers wrapped up their pre-season preparations with a 3-0 win over Mangochi United ahead of league kick-off on Saturday, March 21. Wanderers and Mangochi United in strength testing match The Nomads, who played without a bulk of their first 11 players, who were with the Flames in Zambia looked sharp in the first half as Peter Wadabwa and Aubrey Maloya , in particular, showed they have the fitness and energy to rival Nyasa Big Bullets for the title.
Sierra Leone: Wife Narrates How Husband Was Murdered
By Yusufu S. Bangura Mariama Jones, wife of Emmanuel Samuel Jones (deceased), who was allegedly murdered by his brother-in-law, Fadiru John Moiwo, on Thursday, testified before Magistrate Mark Ngegba of the Pademba Road Court No.2. The witness told the court that she recognised the accused as her stepbrother and recalled that on the day of the incident, after coming from work around 7pm, she wanted to use the toilet, but it was unfortunately locked up by her stepmother.
Sierra Leone: Ebola Survivors Still Grapple With Health Complications, Poor Livelihood
Survivors of the dreaded Ebola diseases have in an exclusive interview with Concord Times raised concerns over their poor health status and livelihood, thus calling on government and other well-wishers to provide them with improved drugs that could address their health complications.
Malawi: 'No Stooping Low for Nyekhwe' - Chilima Pledges K75bn Loan Fund, Unbundles Agenda to Transform Malawi
State vice-president Dr Salous Klaus Chilima on Sunday said UTM remains the hope of the country as the party has mega plans to rebuild the country and that programmes contained in its manifesto will be incorporated into a grand opposition alliance package that will be unveiled on Thursday this week.
Liberians Hold National Reconciliation and Social Cohesion Conference in Monrovia
Monrovia — As part of efforts to foster genuine peace and tranquility in Liberia, the Government, International partners, religious community and tcivil society have become holding a two-day conference on determining the pathways to National Reconciliation and Social Cohesion in the country.
Liberia: Jewel, Biney Sort Out Differences As NPP Plans to Move Forward
Monrovia — The Leadership of the National Patriotic Party (NPP), consistent with the ruling of the Board of Commissioners of the National Elections Commission in the intra-party dispute within the Party, held a one-day consultative meeting between the Party's Standard Bearer, Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor and Chairman, James P. Biney and other officials. The meeting brokered by a Special Mediation Committee was aimed at harmonizing key decisions taken by both sides during the period of the dispute.
Liberia: Workers Stage 21-Day Protest in Demand of New Company to Meet Sime Darby's Contractual Agreement
By Gerald C. Koinyeneh Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County - Workers at the Mano Palm Oil Plantation, formerly Sime Darby Plantation (SDPL) have begun a 21-day protest, requesting the company and the Government to live by the contractual agreement they signed with SDPL. The workers have further threatened to shut down the company's operations as of March 12, 2020, if their requests are ignored.
Liberia: Court Orders Samuel Tweah, Wolokollie Arrest
By Kennedy L. Yangian Monrovia — FrontPageAfrica has reliably learned that Finance Minister Samuel Tweah and Deputy Minister for Expenditure Samora Wolokollie have been charged with contempt of court and have been ordered arrested. A source at the Criminal Court "C" at the Temple of Justice, who hinted this paper Thursday evening March 11, 2020 but asked for anonymity, said that the two top Finance Ministry's officials were ordered arrested by Judge Yarmie Gbeisay.
Kenya: Bad Weather at JKIA Forces KQ Plane to Land in Arusha
A Kenya Airways (KQ) plane from Lusaka to Nairobi has been diverted to Arusha following two unsuccessful landing attempts at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Flight KQ708, which departed Lusaka at 03:45am, was expected to land at JKIA at 7:35am but could not do so because of heavy fog which was covering the airport.
Rwanda: Goalkeeper Ndoli to Retire at End of 2021/2022 Season
Former Rwanda international Jean Claude Ndoli has announced that he intends to retire from competitive football at the end of the 2021/2022 season. Ndoli, 33, currently plays for Rwanda Premier League side Musanze, which he joined at the end of last season after a 'hectic' two-year stint with SC Kiyovu. In an interview with Times Sport on Thursday, the veteran goalkeeper said that he thought 2022 is the ideal time for him to hang up his gloves after two decades in topflight football.
Nigeria: Experts Call for Attitudinal Change Among Nigerians
Top players in the nation's creative industry, including three former Presidents of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN): Udeme Ufot, Mr. Lolu Akinwumi and Mrs Bunmi Oke, have condemned the non-chalant attitude of Nigerians towards pushing positive stories about the country and her people to the world. They spoke during a parley orgnised by the Chief Executive Officer of 789 Marketing, an online portal, Goddy Ofose.
South Africa: Von Berg Rattles Titans As Knights Clinch Semi Spot
Shaun von Berg came back to haunt his former team with a maiden career five-for that dumped defending champions the Titans out of the One-Day Cup at the expense of the Knights , who won a one-sided clash by seven wickets in Centurion on Sunday.
South Africa: Suspect Found With Breaking Implements, Arrested
A 49-year-old suspect will appear at the Durban Magistrates Court on Monday, 16 March 2020 facing charges for being in possession of car breaking implements. On Friday, 13 March 2020 at 18:00, police officers from Durban Central SAPS were conducting crime prevention operations when they arrested a suspect along Snell Parade. It is alleged that the suspect who was wearing a reflective jacket was attempting to break into a car when he was spotted by the car guard who immediately alerted the police.
Congo-Kinshasa: KCB Plans to Venture Into the DR Congo
KCB Group plans to venture into the Democratic Republic of Congo, after posting a nine per cent growth in profitability in 2019. On Thursday, the bank released its consolidated financial results for the year ending December 2019, incorporating National Bank of Kenya books that showed profits before tax rose to Ksh36.9 billion ($355.6 million) from Ksh33.9 billion ($326.7 million) in 2018. KCB Group is East Africa's biggest bank by assets.
Zimbabwe Remembers Missing Activist Itai Dzamara
The Zimbabwean civil society and media had hoped for a tranquil environment when President Emmerson Mnangagwa took over the country in 2017. But it seems to be more of the same oppression against a free press. This past week marked five years since activist Itai Dzamara disappeared without trace after staging a series of one man protests demanding the resignation of long-time ruler Robert Mugabe.
Kenya: Kituyi Summoned Over Sh12 Million Tender That Cost State Sh285 Million
A parliamentary committee plans to summon former Trade and Industry minister Mukhisa Kituyi over a tender it claims he irregularly approved, in which the government has already paid Sh285 million for a contract that was to cost only Sh12 million, and even more is being demanded. Dr Kituyi is the current secretary-general of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
Kenya: Lucky Escape for Workers As Fire Burns Plastics Factory
An employer is on the spot for allegedly locking up staff overnight in a plastics manufacturing factory in Nairobi's Industrial Area. The information on the alleged lockup emerged Saturday following a fire at Metro Plastics Kenya Ltd which is located along Nadume Close off Lunga Lunga Road. Makadara Deputy County Commissioner Fred Ndunga ordered that the employer who is suspected of having locked in the workers be arrested and charged.
Kenya: 10-Man AFC Leopards Reach Betway Cup Quarters
Ten-man AFC Leopards are through to the quarterfinals of Betway Cup when they clawed a stubborn Ushuru 4-2 on post-match penalties at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru on Sunday. Both sides were deadlocked at 0-0 at the end of regulation time, forcing the tie to be determined by spot kicks. Ingwe converted all their kicks through Boniface Mukhekhe, Said Tsuma, Washington Munene and Chris Oruchum.
East Africa: EAC States Should Act Uniformly On Covid-19
The World Health Organisation this week declared coronavirus a pandemic. The disease has placed the world under lockdown. Sport, tour and travel, and general business are under intense stress. Countries - rich or poor - are not sure on how to respond.
Nigeria: Polaris Bank Promotes SMEs
Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to the promotion of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs), especially those operating in the beauty and wellness industry in Nigeria. This position was emphasised by Polaris Bank Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Tokunbo Abiru while disclosing plans by the bank to support this year's Beauty Souk - the niche fair for beauty enthusiasts and businesses convened by Eventful Limited, a pioneer and leading events management company.
Africa: Doubling Commitment to Train Women in Africa
In honour of the recently celebrated International Women's Day, Google has revealed that it is doubling its commitment to train 20,000 women in Africa this year on entrepreneurship, digital literacy, workplace readiness and leadership. Globally, every March 8 is dedicated to honouring women's achievements in different spheres of life. It is also a day that women from different backgrounds and culture come together to fight for women's rights and address issues of bias.
Nigeria: NASC Deploys Smart Cards to Tackle Seed Counterfeiting
The Director General, National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC), Dr. Phillip Ojo, has said about six million smartcards will be deployed in the farming season to check seeds counterfeiting which had hampered improved yields over the years.
Uganda: Museveni Defends Nakasongola Forest Giveaway
Nakasongola — President Museveni has defended his recent directive to degazette Kyalubanga Central Forest Reserve in Nakasongola District to allow sitting households settle peacefully . The eight- square mile forest reserve stretches to four sub-counties including Nakitoma, Rwabyata, Lwampanga and Nabiswera.
Kenya: More Teams Withdraw From Betway Cup
Holders Bandari will not honour their Betway Cup round of 16 match against Sofapaka scheduled for Saturday afternoon. The club has confirmed the development via a communique addressed to the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Secretary General Barry Otieno and copied to the Ministry of Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed, Ministry of Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe and Interior and Citizen Services Permanent Secretary Dr. Eng. Karanja Kibicho.
Kenya: Coast Stima Switch Off AP at Mbaraki
Coast Stima continued with their surge towards promotion places with a 3-1 win over visiting Administration Police (AP) in a thrilling National Super League (NSL) match at Mbaraki Sports Club in Mombasa on Saturday. Erick Ombija, on-loan at Stima from Gor Mahia, struck a goal in each half with Rodgers Okumu adding another for the hosts in the win. Substitute Alfred Chole scored the consolation goal for the law enforcers late on.
Kenya: Isolation Ward Created at Meru Hospital in Preparation for Coronavirus
The Meru Level Five Hospital now has a 20-bed isolation and treatment ward for coronavirus outbreak. Following the announcement by the government of the first case of the virus, the hospital's CEO James Kirimi said the county was ready to contain the spread of Covid-19. Addressing journalists on Friday, Dr Kirimi said the ward is being fitted with patient monitors and oxygen supply.
Kenya: Kagwe Invokes Public Health Act to Stop Virus in Its Tracks
When the WHO director-general declared the new coronavirus a pandemic three days ago, he reiterated that it called for countries to take urgent and aggressive action. It seems Kenya heeded the call. The UN agency's boss Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said several countries have been able to suppress and control the outbreak. But he scolded other world leaders for failing to act quickly enough.
Tanzania: Virus Scare Disrupts Taifa Stars Camp Plan in Turkey
Dar es Salaam — The National soccer team (Taifa Stars) plan to camp in Turkey ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) and the African Nations Championship (Chan) has been postponed to avoid coronavirus infections. According to information from the Tanzania Football Federation (TFF), the team was to camp in Turkey before facing Tunisia in the Afcon.
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