Former IPOA chairman Macharia Njeru, a Senior Advocate of the High Court of Kenya has been elected Law Society of Kenya’s (LSK) male representative to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). In hotly contested elections, he defeated Professor Tom Ojienda who had a quest to retain the seat. Macharia emerged with 2,738 votes and Prof. Tom Ojienda came in second with 2,545 votes. Charles Mong’are Ongoto got 123 votes. LSK through its Twitter feed congratulated Macharia and said they look forward to his contribution. “We celebrate you and look forward to your contribution. Congratulations.” In his acceptance, Macharia said, “I accept…
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Rwandan e-commerce start-up Kasha, which sells healthcare products confidentially and discretely to women, has launched in Kenya. Kasha users access reproductive health and personal hygiene products via the platform, which are delivered to them discretely. “E-commerce is thriving in East Africa, with over 21 million people accessing mobile financial services hence making it easier for consumers to shop online. However, women, who directly make or influence 80% of consumer purchases remain highly underserved in their access to high quality and genuine products’ said Joanna Bichsel, Co-founder and CEO of Kasha. Kasha is tapping into this vast opportunity with its diverse…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has put on notice persons engaged trading online. The tax collector has said online businesses are required to file returns on all their transactions unless income from such trade is explicitly exempt in the law. “KRA would, therefore, like to remind the taxpayers that the self-assessment regime requires them to file and pay their taxes which may include VAT, Excise Duty, Withholding Tax, PAYE, Corporate taxes and any other tax obligation required under the business,’ reads a KRA statement. https://twitter.com/bankelele/status/1126404443698814976 RELATED: Why it is important to be tax compliant Types of Direct and Indirect Taxes…
Kenya Airways has increased capacity on the Nairobi to Bujumbura, Burundi starting 8 May 2019. The new flight to be operated by Jambojet on a Bombardier Q400 will be a direct flight and is set to reduce waiting times and offer better connections to Kenya Airways growing European and new America service. Kenya Airways Group Managing Director & CEO Sebastian Mikosz said, “This increase to our local and regional Network is part of our strategic intent to expand our footprint across Africa.” The new daily afternoon service will operate between Nairobi and Bujumbura in addition to the current daily…
Technology company Andela has appointed Janet Maingi as its new Country Director for Kenya. She is tasked with driving the next phase of Andela Kenya’s growth as a business and as the best place to work for technologists. Seni Sulyman, Andela’s Vice President of Global Operations said, “Janet’s reputation for building and leading cross-functional teams, her values as a leader, and her aspirations for Kenya make her our ideal Country Director. We are truly excited to have her on our team.” “Andela is advancing human potential by powering today’s teams and investing in tomorrow’s leaders. Kenya represents our 2nd largest…
Coca-Cola has appointed Phillipine Mtikitiki, a South African, as the general manager for its East and Central Africa operations effective June 1. She takes over from Ahmed Rady who has been appointed as general manager, Egypt, effective June 1. In her new role, Phillipine will be responsible for developing and managing the business strategy across East & Central Africa. Bruno Pietracci, President of Coca-Cola’s Southern & East Africa Business Unit (SEABU) said, “I am very pleased to announce Phillipine’s new role. With Phillipine’s expertise and track record, I am confident that her leadership will take the business to new heights…