Author: Muindi

Olympic and St. John Junior Secondary Schools delivered outstanding performances in girls’ and boys’ categories at the inaugural Junior NBA and Safaricom tournament, held at Sabis International School in Nairobi. The M-PESA Jr. NBA program, which was launched by the National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa and Safaricom, hosted the Nairobi leg of four regional basketball tournaments for youth aged 13-16 across Kenya. Olympic Junior Secondary School’s boys’ and girls’ teams were the standout performers in the tournament, which featured 24 schools and over 500 junior players. Tournament Highlights Girls’ Semi-finals: Olympic Junior Secondary decisively defeated Daima Junior Secondary 26-4. St.…

South Africa’s Jacques Kruyswijk secured his first European Tour title by winning the Kenya Open at Nairobi’s Muthaiga Golf Club on Sunday, defeating English veteran John Parry by two strokes. Kruyswijk, 32, surged to the top of the leaderboard in Saturday’s third round, taking a one-stroke lead into the final day. He then shot a final-round 67, achieving an 18-under-par total of 266, and completed a bogey-free weekend with four birdies on Sunday. “I’m super proud of myself with the mindset I’ve had this week and the way I’ve played this golf course,” Kruyswijk said. “What can I say? I’m…

Kenya’s tourism sector witnessed 19.79% growth in 2024, generating Ksh 452.2 billion, an increase from Ksh 377.49 billion in 2023. Tourism Minister Rebecca Miano projects earnings to surge 24% to Ksh 560 billion shillings ($4.33 billion) in 2025. International tourist arrivals reached 2,394,376 in 2024, up from 2,089,259 in 2023. The United States remained the top source market (12.8% of arrivals), followed by Uganda (9.42%) and Tanzania (8.49%). African tourists accounted for 40.8% of total arrivals (975,883 visitors). “The sector’s robust performance in cruise tourism, Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE), and hospitality underscores the need for continued investment in…

OPPO Kenya will launch its Reno13 series on February 28, 2025, featuring the Reno13 F 5G (Plum Purple and Graphite Grey) and the Reno13 F (Graphite Grey and Skyline Blue). Both models offer an ergonomic design and durable construction. The Reno13 series showcases a “breakthrough and fusion” design, blending elements for a modern urban aesthetic. Its signature “Butterfly Shadow” back cover uses laser grayscale direct writing technology to create a dynamic visual effect. This design evolves from previous Reno models, showcasing OPPO’s material design expertise through combined matte and glossy finishes. The Reno13 series features OPPO’s All-Round Armour, with Corning…

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved the registration of the Ziidi Shariah Money Market Fund (MMF), a Shariah-compliant investment product, a month after Safaricom launched its Ziidi MMF. This approval, confirmed by the CMA on February 20th, allows Gulfcap Investment Bank to register the Ziidi Shariah MMF as a standalone fund targeting M-Pesa customers who prefer Islamic finance. “This initiative aligns with the CMA’s efforts to promote inclusive and diverse investment opportunities within Kenya’s capital markets,” the CMA stated. CMA Chief Executive Officer Wyckliffe Shamiah commented, “This marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to promote Islamic finance…

Emirates SkyCargo has reaffirmed its nearly four-decade commitment to the continent at Air Cargo Africa in Nairobi. Moving an average of 3,820 tonnes of cargo weekly, the airline supports African trade by connecting manufacturers, traders, and exporters to global markets. “Africa has been a priority for Emirates SkyCargo since 1986,” said Khalid Al Hinai, VP Cargo Commercial – Africa, UAE, and Middle East. He emphasised the potential of initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to boost regional and international trade and reiterated the airline’s commitment to connecting underserved markets to global supply chains. Since its first flight…