Author: Khusoko

Kenya Airways Plc (KQ) has appointed Captain George Kamal as Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective March 14. Captain Kamal takes over the COO role, last held by Jan de Vegt, who exited the airline in 2019. According to his Linkedin profile, Kamal is a resourceful strategist dedicated to tackling tactical challenges head-on, always keeping track of the big picture, and consistently working towards large-scale, long-term growth. “In addition, I offer an unparalleled understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing today’s businesses and the experience to take advantage of them.” He says some of the key highlights of his career are…

Kenya’s economy is recovering but still faces several challenges, such as high inflation, currency depreciation, and high debt servicing costs, which affect key economic drivers. It is important to look at actionable steps the government should consider to improve the key economic indicators. Below are our recommendations for optimising the various economic drivers: Anchoring Inflation Anchoring the runaway inflation back to the Central Bank of Kenya’s target range will involve boosting local food production and reducing the cost of fuel since these are the key factors driving inflation. The government should improve local food production by reforming the agricultural sector…

President William Ruto appointed Dr Susan Jemtai Koech as the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya. The National Assembly and Senate recommended her approval after she fulfilled all the conditions for the position. Dr. Susan becomes the Second Deputy Governor of the CBK for a period of 4 years. Prior to her appointment, she served as the Principal Secretary in the ministries of East African Community, Tourism and Wildlife, ASAL and Regional Development. She has also worked for the Kenya Commercial Bank. During her vetting, which was conducted by the Joint Committee of the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee…

Every year, International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated across the world to shed light on critical women’s issues and emphasise their rights. The theme for International Women’s Day, 8 March 2023 (IWD 2023) is “Embrace Equity”. It serves as a reminder that women still face numerous challenges in the male-dominated field of digital marketing.  As a digital marketing manager, it is crucial to acknowledge these challenges and take action to create a more inclusive and equitable workplace. As a woman in digital marketing, I have faced various challenges, including unconscious biases and gender stereotypes. I have had to work twice…

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has included Jeddah Islamic Port in East Africa – Red Sea and Red Sea shipping services by cargo operator MSC.  Sailing in early March onboard four vessels with a 2,500-TEU capacity each, weekly East Africa – Red Sea service will link Jeddah Islamic Port and King Abdullah Port to the trade hubs of Djibouti, Mombasa, and Dar es Salaam with a transit time of two days, nine days, and twelve days, respectively.  MSC will similarly run its bi-monthly Red Sea service from the ports of Jeddah and King Abdullah to Port Sudan with an estimated…

Christophe Orcet has been appointed as the new country manager in Kenya by Majid Al-Futtaim (MFA), Carrefour’s parent company. He takes over from Franck Moreau, who left the retailer in October 2022. Orcet previously served as the head of operations and commercial for the MAF Carrefour in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He is a senior executive Retail Manager with over 25 Years of experience in operation and management, strategy, business expansion, and e-commerce. “Mr Orcet assumed his new role on 1st March 2023 and will oversee operations of Carrefour in East Africa. Mr Moreau tendered his resignation in October…