Author: Khusoko

Annually on June 16th, South Africa commemorates the thousands of young activists who marched in 1976 to protest the quality of their education. Tragically, hundreds of them were shot dead for demanding their right to learn. Does today’s generation of children have a reason to feel similar anger at the state of their education? Certainly, young people have been taking to the streets to protest futures jeopardised by climate change and antiquated job markets. We like to think that ‘development’ is linear, and that the right to education is assured as fundamental. But in truth, decades of progress have been…

I&M Bank Rwanda has named Mr Benjamin Mutimura as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1st July 2023. Benjamin was previously the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Bank of Kigali from June 2020 and has been serving as a board member of Bank of Kigali, Capital. The current CEO, Mr Robin Bairstow, will step down and transition into a new assignment within the Group. Robin Bairstow has led the lender for over seven years which saw him take the Bank public in 2017. Benjamin started his career at I&M Bank Rwanda in 2007 as a Development Finance Officer and…

The 6th edition of the Kuza Awards went down filled with pomp and colour, attracting stakeholders across the entertainment and broadcasting industry. The Kuza Awards is an initiative of the Communications Authority of Kenya that recognizes excellence while celebrating the strides made in the sector over time. This year’s theme was anchored on “Shaping the Future of Broadcasting: Towards a Creative Economy,” coming at a time when there is a heated debate on the role the creative industry plays in the Kenyan economy. Kenyans overwhelmingly voted for Citizen TV as the best TV station in Kenya together with Ramogi TV,…

As we commemorate World Blood Donor Day on June 14th annually, blood transfusion plays a crucial role in healthcare. It saves millions of lives each year, both in routine and emergency situations, enabling complex medical interventions and significantly improving the life expectancy and quality of life for patients with various acute and chronic conditions. Patients who require transfusions as part of their clinical care have the right to expect a sufficient and safe blood supply to meet their needs. Unfortunately, many patients still suffer or die unnecessarily due to limited access to safe blood transfusions. The availability of safe blood…

Britam Holdings Plc has appointed Mr Barack Obatsa as the Chief Executive Officer of Britam Asset Managers, effective 29th May 2023. According to the Board, Barack has over 18 years of experience in the investment industry and has served in various capacities including as Chief Investment Officer, ICEA LION Asset Management Limited, where he worked for 7 years. Britam Board Chairman Kuria Muchiru expressed the Board’s confidence in Barack’s skills, knowledge, and vast experience. “We are excited to have Barack join the team and are confident that he will drive our new customer-centric transformational strategy to achieve revenue growth and…

Lafarge Africa has appointed Lolu Alade-Akinyemi as its Group Managing Director, effective 1st July 2023. According to Business Day Nigeria, Alade-Akinyemi emerged as the managing director after the board of directors accepted the resignation of the former CEO, Khaled El-Dokani, in an emergency meeting. Alade-Akinyemi has been part of Lafarge Africa’s top hierarchy since April 2020, initially as an executive director, later jointly holding that designation alongside the chief financial officer position. His experience spans sales, supply chain management as well as business development. “Lolu is a highly experienced business executive with a diverse international background and a track record…