Author: Khusoko

Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), a global advocacy organisation dedicated to eradicating neglected tropical diseases, has named Dr. Winnie Mpanju-Shumbusho its new Board Chair. Dr. Mpanju-Shumbusho, a highly respected leader in the field of global health, brings over 20 years of experience to this crucial role.  Previously, she served as the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Assistant Director General for HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, and NTDs until her retirement in 2016.  In this role, she led WHO’s efforts in prevention, control, mitigation, country support, international collaboration, and global partnerships related to these diseases. Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are a group…

Schneider Electric Kenya has announced leadership changes, with Ifeanyi Odoh replacing Carol Koech as Country President effective February 2024. Carol Koech will now lead the Sustainability Strategy for Schneider Electric in International Operations, relocating to Dubai. Ifeanyi Odoh joins from Southeast Asia, where he served as Strategy and Transformation Leader for Vietnam and Cambodia. “We look forward to tapping into the institutional knowledge and experience gained from the different Schneider Electric markets,” said Devan Pillay, Anglophone Africa Cluster President, Schneider Electric. Odoh aims to boost business performance, establish the region’s New Energy Concepts, and Impact Entrepreneurship initiatives. “I look forward…

There is nothing as scary as aging and ailing parents. With age comes a reduction in immunity, hence being prone to different health complications. Without proper backup, such as good health insurance, you may run into poverty and debts within no time. This is the situation I was in. My parents were constantly ailing, hence consistently in and out of the hospital. I was spending a lot on medication until I was introduced to J-Senior, a health insurance product for senior citizens by Jubilee Health Insurance. For starters, J-Senior is the ultimate medical insurance solution for senior citizens designed specifically…

If you are interested in the world of online betting, you have probably heard about the Aviator. It was released in 2019 and is owned by Spribe. This is one of the top slot machines with simple gameplay and a simple control system. The peculiarity is that the bet can increase not only by x1, but also by x1000 times. All you need to do is watch how the plane flies, which has an impact on the final figure. Any player wants to get only the most positive emotions from the game and win. Therefore, special applications for this entertainment…

Access Holdings Plc has appointed Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) following the unfortunate demise of its former Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Herbert Wigwe. Ms. Agbede joined Access Bank in 2003 as an Assistant General, with nearly three decades of professional experience cutting across banking and business consultancy services. Bolaji Agbede served in different roles at the bank, including Head of Group Human Resources, between 2010 and 2022 before being appointed the company’s founding Executive Director of Business Support in 2022, a role she held until her new appointment. Her appointment as acting GCEO is…

Did you know that cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women in Kenya? The saddest thing about cervical cancer is that it robs the lives of women who are in their prime. Most cervical cancer patients are diagnosed between the ages of 35 and 45—a time when they are busy raising their children and likely approaching peak performance in their careers. Cervical cancer robs children of their mothers, husbands of their wives, and women in the prime of their careers. Did you know that, compared to other cancers, cervical cancer is almost 100% preventable? In today’s…