Author: David Indeje

The Oppo Reno 10 5G is a pretty phone with good overall performance. It comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset, a large 5,000mAh battery with support for fast charging, and a curved 6.7-inch panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is available in two colour options: Silvery Grey and Ice Blue, with the latter featuring a gradient finish that changes hues depending on the light. Oppo Reno 10 5G Design, Display, Looks And Build In terms of design, the Reno 10 is lightweight and attractive, with a matte finish that doesn’t attract smudges or fingerprints. The phone is…

The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) in collaboration with UNESCO under the Global Media Defence Fund (GMDF) Project held a one-day Consultative Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya on Wednesday, August 30th. The workshop, which was themed “Defending Journalists and Media Workers Rights by Seeking Redress through the Courts”, aimed to set up a “ FAJ Lawyer’s Network” who are willing to work with FAJ-affiliated unions across the continent to defend freedom of expression and media freedom by challenging media violations in court. The workshop brought together members of the FAJ Steering Committee, union leaders, lawyers, and a representative of the Pan-African…

Airtel Uganda has launched its initial public offering (IPO) in a bid to raise UGX 800 billion. According to its prospectus, the operator has fixed the price per share at UGX 100 and the minimum number of shares one can purchase is 2,500, meaning that one will need at least UGX 250,000 to apply. The offer will close on 13 October and the results of the IPO will be announced on 30 October. To apply for Airtel Uganda shares, you will need to have a Securities Central Depository (SCD) account. Airtel customers with a valid Ugandan National Identity Number (NIN)…

Britam Holdings Plc made Kshs 2.38 billion in pre-tax profit for the half-year period ending June 30, 2023, but will not be paying shareholders any dividends. This is a significant increase compared to the Kshs 812 million recorded in the same six-month period ended June 30, 2022. The group said it sustained growth in gross earned premiums and fund management fees, which were up 31 per cent to Kshs 20.7 billion for the first half of 2023. Insurance services revenue also increased by 34% to Kshs 16.6 billion. In addition, the company experienced strong growth in interest, dividend, and rent…

Kenya’s E-Health Bill, 2023, one of the four crucial Bills that promote healthcare, has been approved by the Cabinet for transmission to Parliament. While meeting in Kakamega, the Cabinet approved the Primary Health Care Bill, 2023; The Digital Health Bill, 2023; The Facility Improvement Financing Bill, 2023; and The Social Health Insurance Bill, 2023. “These bills usher in a paradigm in the legal and institutional framework for healthcare in Kenya by repealing the current National Health Insurance Fund and establishing in its place the following funds: Primary Healthcare Fund; Social Health Insurance Fund; and Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund,”…

Kenya Airways PLC (KQ) has reported a 120% improvement in its operating profit for the first half of 2023, from a loss of Kshs 5 billion in 2022 to a profit of Kshs 998 million. The Group’s revenue increased by 56% to Kshs 75 billion, driven by a 43% rise in passenger numbers to 2.3 million and a higher cabin factor of 76.1%. However, the airline’s operating costs also increased by 39% to Ksh 74.1 billion. The airline’s performance was further affected by foreign exchange losses of Ksh 17 billion due to the devaluation of the Kenya shilling and the…