Boniface Mungania has been named the Director of Public Sector Digital Transformation for Safaricom, effective April 1, 2023. He will report to CEO Peter Ndegwa and be in charge of forming partnerships in the Public Sector to advance digital transformation for national and county governments. “In this role, he will collaborate with key functional owners, including Enterprise, Financial Services, Technology and Business Development to deliver solutions in an agile way,” the telco said. He will work closely with key stakeholders such as Enterprise, Financial Services, Technology, and Business Development to deliver solutions efficiently. Boniface has been the acting Chief Financial…
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Safaricom has named Esther Masese chief financial officer, effective February 21. Masese replaces Boniface Mungania, who has been holding the position in an acting capacity since July 2022. Mungania has in turn, been appointed Director of Public Sector Digital Transformation with effect from April 1, tasked with developing partnerships within the public space and driving digital transformation for both the National and County governments. “In this role, he will collaborate with key functional owners, including Enterprise, Financial Services, Technology and Business Development to deliver solutions in an agile way,” the telco said. Waititu joins from the Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB),…
TikTok, a leading destination for short-form mobile video in Sub-Saharan Africa, has launched a digital-out-of-home (DOOH) campaign with billboards in Nairobi and Johannesburg to celebrate its most lauded creators and their efforts to tell the African story. Nairobi (Westgate Mall, The Hub Karen, and Moi Avenue) and Johannesburg (Braamfontein) are the first cities to pilot the digital billboards conceptualised. This is to inspire creativity and bring joy to the creators behind the content and the audiences in local communities that viewed it. The billboards feature short clips of the #TopCreator2022 finalists, such as Natasha Gwal, popularly known as @natasha_gwal, an…
The cost-of-living crisis, rising inflation and fears of a recession are creating considerable challenges for retailers and restaurants in Kenya, according to new research commissioned by Glovo. The research found that, compared to the pre-epidemic period, most businesses (86%) changed strategies more frequently to reach more customers. Seventy-seven per cent of the businesses also indicated diversifying their offers to reach consumers. Most businesses also indicated that the current business environment is the most challenging ever. The research follows the launch of Glovo Local, a program designed to help small and medium-sized retailers and restaurants digitize their businesses and grow their online presence. Glovo Local…
Pemba, a stateless ethnic group living in parts of Kwale, Mombasa and Kilifi counties, has now been recognized by the Kenyan Government. In a Gazette notice dated January 30, President William Ruto formally recognized the Pemba as an ethnic community in Kenya. “Kenyans of Pemba heritage constitute a community that is one of the ethnic communities of Kenya, and all persons, Bodies, and Authorities within the Republic of Kenya shall recognize the Pemba Community as an ethnic community of Kenya,” he said. In 2020, the National Assembly considered a petition to have the Pemba community recognized as citizens of Kenya.…
RUBiS Energy Kenya has launched a 4-week challenge dubbed ‘Fanikiwa na Ultra Tec’, rallying motorists to use Ultra Tec fuel to gauge their fuel consumption and how much they can save using the product. UltraTec advanced fuel technology is an additive-infused fuel with high-performance additives that increase power and fuel economy at no extra cost. In addition, it is designed to improve the vehicle’s engine cleanliness, fuel economy, provide a superior engine, better vehicle acceleration, optimum engine performance, and reduce vehicle emissions. Ultra Tec is available in two fuel types: Ultra Tec Petrol and Ultra Tec Diesel. How to participate…