I-DEV International has lost its Co-Founder and Chief Executive Jason Spindler during the 14 Riverside terrorist attack. According to his brother, Jonathan Spindler, “Jason was a survivor of 9-11 and a fighter, I am sure he gave them hell, there are no words to describe how our family is feeling but I can say… Jason Spindler you are and will always be an amazing Son, Brother and Uncle,” Jonathan said. https://twitter.com/SamGichuru/status/1085407083611209729 https://twitter.com/cmschroed/status/1085385683747901440 Jason was a Juris Doctorate from NYU Law, focused on Rule of Law, and a B.S. in Business from University of Texas–Austin. I-DEV is management strategy and investment…
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As part of its expansion and optimisation of its 4G and 3G network, Telkom Kenya intends to invest KSh 1 billion in infrastructure development to improve its mobile connectivity, boosting the quality of service to customers. Mugo Kibati, the CEO says the expansion programme remains their objective to entrench “Our position as Kenya’s preferred Data network, which can only be achieved through the evolution of our network to become a stronger and future fit Telco. The strategic support from our shareholders and other partners is giving impetus to our data network expansion strategy.” In addition to improving mobile connectivity, Telkom…
In recognition of the importance of financial literacy in making informed financial decisions, Sidian Bank has partnered with ISBI Institute at Strathmore Business School to educate SMEs in Kenya. The programme is a practical and participant-centered, designed to help SMEs detect execution gaps and launch their businesses to success by maximizing their potential, at a subsidized cost. Chege Thumbi, Sidian Bank’s Chief Executive Officer said “The Advanced Entrepreneurship Programme (AEP) will equip entrepreneurs with actionable insights to drive various business areas such as strategy, finance, marketing, employee management, which is a component that is lacking in many SMEs and which…
Tuesdays’ terrorist attack at Nairobi’s upscale 14 Riverside Drive claimed 14 lives and over 700 being safely evacuated President Uhuru Kenyatta said on Wednesday. “The country has lost 14 innocent people in this terror attack. We wish the injured quick recovery, and as a nation, we will continue to pray for them,” said the Head of State. “We are a country governed by laws and rules and regulations. We believe in these principles even in the face of adversity,” he said. Among the fifteen dead, identification papers indicated that 11 were Kenyan, one was American and one was British. https://twitter.com/WaihigaMwaura/status/1085386789387407365 President…
The Kenya National Police Service has warned the public to avoid 14 Riverside Drive, Westlands as its still an active Crime Scene. A statement shared on their official Twitter account, stated, “We wish to caution all members of the public including politicians that Dusit Hotel and the area around 14 Riverside Drive is a Crime Scene that is under an active security operation. Until it is declared safe, everyone not actively involved in the operation should avoid the area.” Reads a Tweet from National police service. https://twitter.com/NPSOfficial_KE/status/1085387307434287110 Read: Gunshots and explosion at 14 Riverside, Westlands On Tuesday night, Kenya’s Interior CS…
14 Riverside, Westlands is an exclusive office park development with unique streetscapes set over 5 acres of secluded, landscaped gardens. Designed for flexibility and spread over 6 blocks with state of the art lobbies & public spaces, the development introduces a new level of luxurious quality and design. GROSVENOR Gatsby Africa Brighter Monday Limited Commission on Revenue Allocation Amadeus Global Travel Distribution Ltd. HIP Partners Kenya Adam Smith Internationalw Quintessentially Lifestyle Services Soi ARLINGTON Safari Trails Westlands Forex Bureau ExChange Ltd Genafrica Asset Managers Limited JHPiego Corporation Reckitt Benckiser Fanisi Capital Redhouse Group VISA CEMEA Holdings Limited Pernod…