Author: Khusoko

Habil Olaka, who has led the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) for 14 years, has stepped down as CEO effective March 31, 2024.  The KBA Governing Council announced Raimond Molenje as acting CEO, effective April 1, while they search for a permanent replacement. John Gachora, KBA Governing Council Chairman, acknowledged Olaka’s exceptional leadership and the significant milestones achieved under his guidance. “Under Olaka’s leadership, KBA has continued to reinforce a reputable and professional banking sector that best supports Kenyans, who entrust their ambitions and hard-earned resources with its member banks,” KBA Governing Council Chairman and NCBA Bank Group Managing Director John…

If you have experienced toothaches, you know how excruciating that pain can be. It might rob you of sleep and peace until the pain goes away. A toothache is a pain in and around your teeth and jaw, sometimes accompanied by a fever.  Toothaches typically manifest as a sharp on-and-off or constant pain lasting for a few hours or even days. The pain, which can be mild or extreme depending on the cause of the ache, can also be magnified by hot or cold food or drinks. Causes of toothaches There are different causes of toothache. One of the minor…

Equity Group Foundation and the French Embassy have committed to supporting sustainable business activities in the country and bridging the gap between local businesses and their counterparts in France.  Through strategic partnerships and outreach initiatives over the years, Equity Group has continuously supported Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) in their sustainability journey. The French Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Arnaud Sequet, and Equity Group Foundation Executive Chairman Dr. James Mwangi toured several businesses and projects supported by Equity in and around Nairobi, where they interacted with various business leaders and entrepreneurs on sustainable development and business growth.  Among the projects…

Earlier this week, on February 19, 2024, there was a silent protest outside the office of Mercy Corps, an American NGO, in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic. Activists laid a pile of stones drenched in red paint, symbolizing blood.  On posters nearby, one can also read slogans: “Let’s not let them interfere in the internal affairs of the CAR” and “Stop the U.S., enough blood.”. Central Africans are tired of endless bloody conflicts; they want to leave them in the past, live their peaceful lives, and develop the infrastructure of their country.  They didn’t like to be…

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…