Author: Korir Issa

The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) has announced that all Kenyans and employers will now be required to make their payments through the official government Paybill number 222222. The changes were communicated via a statement signed by Chief Executive Elijah Wachira and will take effect immediately. Read and share widely.#NHIF #NHIFKenya pic.twitter.com/YvUausFmYT — NHIF Kenya (@nhifkenya) December 10, 2023 “This is in line with the Kenya Gazette No. 16008 of 2022 and the Presidential Directive designating the use of paybill Number 222222 as the Government’s single payment platform,” the statement read in part. To make monthly contributions, NHIF members are…

French development finance institution Proparco and Mauritian conglomerate IBL Group have finalised the acquisition of a majority stake in Harley’s, a leading East African distributor of pharmaceutical products and medical equipment.  The deal, valued at €13 million (Sh5 billion), will enable Harley’s to expand its reach and improve access to essential medicines and healthcare supplies across the region. Damien Braud, Proparco Head of Equity for Africa and the Middle East said, “Harley’s is a historical player in the pharmaceutical sector, making a big impact on the lives of Kenyans, Tanzanians, and Ugandans. Proparco is very proud to support Harley’s and more generally…

Mara Napa Camp played host to a distinguished group of Hollywood stars and influential black travel business owners. The group included Olugbenga Enitan Temitope Akinnagbe and Anika Noni Rose, along with leaders in the black travel industry. The entourage was part of the #KenyaHomeofHumankind campaign, spearheaded by the Kenya Tourism Board through Magical Kenya and Swahili Village, which aims to showcase Kenya’s unique beauty, diversity, and welcoming spirit. Gbenga Akinnagbe, born in Washington, D.C., is widely recognized for his notable roles in acclaimed television series such as “The Wire” and “The Deuce,” where his commanding presence and nuanced portrayals captivated…

China-based smartphone manufacturer Itel introduced its latest A-series smartphone, the A70 4G, an upgraded version of the A60 that came out early in 2023.  The A70 has improved features and a new design that make it superior to the A60. itel A70 4G specs The A70 has the same 6.6-inch 720p screen with a 60Hz refresh rate as the A60, but it comes in four different colours: black, gold, green, and blue. The black colour has a shimmering effect, and all the colours have the Awesome logo on the lower back. The A70 also has a Type-C charging port, unlike…

Tuko.co.ke announced the winners of the TUKO Business Leaders Awards on their website and social media platforms.  The award recognized CEOs of Kenyan enterprises and businesses whose initiatives have brought about positive change to the planet and the people, advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  The leaders set to be honoured in the TUKO Business Leaders Awards 2023 have been meticulously selected and interviewed. This selection was based on the types of corporate social responsibilities these companies have undertaken over the past two years and the life-changing impacts they have had on their beneficiaries.  “TUKO.co.ke, as the heartbeat of Kenya,…

Afro-pop singer Abigail Chams, also known as Abby, has been named the Spotify EQUAL Africa ambassador for December 2023. She is a multilingual singer who performs in Swahili, French, and English and is a multi-instrumentalist who plays five musical instruments, including the violin, piano, guitar, flute, and drums. Abigail Chams was nominated for the Emerging Artist Award at the Tanzania Music Award in 2022 and has since gained over 67,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. She released her debut EP 5 in September 2023, which contained six tracks, including collaborations with Marioo, Rayvanny, Whozu, and Chino Kid. “Abigail is a true…