Kenya Airways on Monday said it would commence daily flight services between Nairobi and London under a route network review program that affects both local and international routes. “The network review is routine and is informed by the return to air travel as the aviation industry recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, some routes will have frequency increment, frequency reduction, schedule changes, suspension and postponement of route opening,” the airline said in a statement. Under the program, KQ will increase frequency for the London route throughout winter from planned five times weekly to daily marking the fastest recovery…
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Stanbic Bank inaugurated its branch in Kisumu City in response to the expanding market and the dynamic customer needs. The new branch is set to be a one-stop hub where customers can carry out all their banking and transaction needs 24/7 anytime with the inclusion of Cash Deposit Machines and ATMs. Following the branch opening, the Stanbic Kenya Foundation signed an MoU with the county government, part of the bank’s FutureNiDigital campaign. The campaign was launched in 2021. https://twitter.com/StanbicKE/status/1499716898367447049?s=20&t=OyAKbpKylinKP_GqMyfTHw As outlined in the MoU, the Stanbic Kenya Foundation and the county government will offer training on digital knowledge and skills;…
Quickmart Supermarket aims to fortify its proposition of providing fresh produce and locally produced products to stay ahead of Kenya’s retail sector competition. The retailer said in a statement during the launch of its 50th outlet in the country in Machakos County and the first in the Eastern Kenya region. “Situated at the heart of Machakos, the pioneer branch will also mark the entry of the supermarket’s chain of stores into the Eastern region, expanding its presence to 14 counties across Kenya,” the retailer said. “The launch of the stores will greatly promote the local farmers and other suppliers since…
Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya, the greatest marathoner of all time, on Sunday won the Tokyo Marathon in 2:02:40. In the women’s race, world record holder Brigid Kosgei, 28, won in 2:16:02, the third-fastest marathon of all time. https://twitter.com/EliudKipchoge/status/1500309704827940864?s=20&t=IH7nezF3M30VPt1j-JDTrQ https://twitter.com/fast_women/status/1500297149510213633?s=20&t=9J2G4O3_lctkcSaDWvpMMA Kipchoge’s win was the fourth-fastest marathon time in history. Kipchoge led a Kenyan one-two finish with Amos Kipruto coming home second in 2hrs, 03mins, 13secs as Ethiopia’s Tamirat Tola finished third in 2hrs, 04mins, 14secs. “Kipchoge’s performance is the fourth-best ever behind his own world record of 2:01:39 set in Berlin in 2018, while Kosgei’s is a time that only she…
Menengai Oliers on Saturday ended KCB Rugby Club’s four-year Kenya Cup dominance with a 17-24 win to book a place in the finals where they will meet Kabras Sugar. “Our character is not defined by the battles we win or lose, but the battles we dare to fight. To our Fans, we are sorry and thank you for being with us throughout the season. To MenengaiOilers, all the best gents and enjoy the win,” KCB Rugby Tweeted. https://twitter.com/KCBGroup/status/1500096985117999105?s=20&t=saesLTj_gSloJWWr__0LMw The game was played at the KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka. Kabras Sugar booked its place after whooping Strathmore Leos 19-9. https://twitter.com/RfcKabras/status/1500175722870198272?s=20&t=saesLTj_gSloJWWr__0LMw https://twitter.com/TheKenyaCup/status/1500129402759352321?s=20&t=saesLTj_gSloJWWr__0LMw…
Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for February revealed a strong rebound in business activity attributed to flat COVID-19 infections prompting an increase in customer numbers. However, cash flow issues resulted in employment dropping for the first time in ten months. In addition, with input demand rising, increase in tax burdens and global material prices, firms’ overall costs grew at the sharpest pace since September 2018. The headline PMI leading which signals an improvement or decline in business conditions rose above the 50 points confidence in February to 52.9 points from 47.6 points in January. Readings above 50.0 signal…