Author: Korir Issa

Gor Mahia secured a historic 21st Kenyan Premier League title with three matches remaining in the season.  They defeated relegation-threatened Muhoroni Youth 3-0 at the SportPesa Arena on Sunday. K’Ogalo, as Gor Mahia are nicknamed, needed a win to retain their championship title.  Lead striker Benson Omalla opened the scoring in the 38th minute after missing a penalty earlier. Boniface Omondi doubled the lead just three minutes into the second half.  Midfielder Austin Odhiambo sealed the win with a fantastic goal in the 65th minute. 🟢 | CHAMPIONS Stand up for the 2023/24 league champions💪 21st 🏆… and counting. 1968…

Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has been selected as a Spotify EQUAL artist for both the Africa and Global programs in May 2024, marking her second recognition in the initiative after her feature in the EQUAL Africa program in November 2021. She joins Tiwa Savage as the only other African artist to receive this prestigious recognition from Spotify. As part of the EQUAL program, Ayra Starr, signed to Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records, will benefit from enhanced visibility through Spotify playlists, content hubs, and partnerships. This platform aims to amplify her reach and influence in the global music scene. Championing Women…

DIB Bank Kenya, a subsidiary of Dubai Islamic Bank profit before tax surged 105% YoY to KES 6.3 million for the period ending March 31, 2024.  This marks a significant milestone for the Bank as it reports its first profit since it began its operations in Kenya the lender said. The Bank attributes this stellar performance to increased customer confidence in Shariah banking and DIB Bank Kenya’s offering, resulting in sustained balance sheet expansion over the years. Highlights Strong balance sheet expansion: Deposits and net financing grew by 49% and 38% YoY, respectively. Improved operational efficiency: The Cost-Income Ratio (CIR) significantly improved to 96%…

Fruit juice maker Del Monte Kenya has opened a biofertilizer plant.  The facility will transform pineapple residues from their cannery into four different biofertilizers, promoting a more eco-friendly approach to farming in East Africa. Located near Del Monte Kenya’s existing operations, the plant creates a closed-loop system. Instead of discarding pineapple waste, they’ll convert it into biofertilizers that nourish the soil, boost crop yields, and offer a natural alternative to traditional fertilizers. This not only reduces waste but also sets a new standard for environmental responsibility in the region. Biofertilizers are natural soil enhancers that utilize microbes to improve plant growth. These microbes increase the…

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), a leading regional bank, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is streamlining its leadership structure to accelerate growth across East Africa.  The strategic corporate reorganisation plan includes appointing a dedicated CEO for DTB Kenya, while Nasim Devji remains Group CEO. This strategic move aims to achieve 10 million customers by 2026. Mrs. Devji will focus on building DTB’s regional presence and enhancing customer experience through digitalization. DTB Kenya will recruit a Country CEO to report to Mrs. Devji, alongside existing Country CEOs for Uganda, Tanzania, and Burundi.  “The Country CEO for DTB Kenya, along with the current Country CEOs for DTB Uganda, DTB Tanzania, and DTB…

Showmax, the Multichoice streaming platform, has launched its revamped app in Kenya. The app offers more local content, international partnerships, and mobile-friendly options. The new app, Showmax 2.0, replaces the previous version and requires users to download it from app stores.  “What happened at the time was a changeover, not an update of the previous app. As expected, we had teething issues because this is an iterative process,” said the General Manager of Showmax East Africa, Emma Gichonge.   “We know there is room for improvement, and that is why we are looking to launch in other major towns to not…