Author: Khusoko

Khusoko provides market insights into Africa's business investment as well as global trends that impact East African businesses.

Dr. Yousef Elhemmali is Ola Energy’s new General Manager for Kenya, replacing Millicent Onyonyi. In addition to his role as General Manager, Dr. Yousef is also the East Regional Business Officer, overseeing the operations of the OLA Energy affiliates in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Uganda. “I am excited to take over the new challenge of managing OLA Energy Kenya. I look forward to building on the great work and major milestones my predecessor Ms Millicent Onyonyi and the great team overseen here in Kenya,” says Dr. Yousef. Dr. Yousef holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Ecole Supérieure Robert de Sorbon…

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SportPesa was launched in Kenya in 2014 by Pevans, a company whose shareholders included Asenath Maina with a 21 per cent stake, Paul Wanderi Ndungu (17 per cent), Mr Ronald Karauri (seven per cent) and Mr Robert Macharia (three per cent) and a group of Bulgarian investors.

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Ogilvy Africa has appointed George Ojing as Managing Partner for its Kenya agency. He will be responsible for leading the agency’s mandate on a sizeable portfolio of its brands, managed from the Nairobi office. Prior to his appointment, George has run Oqtave consulting firm as founder and CEO, advising Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Development Partners on their marketing and digital transformation goals. He has also held various positions and roles in Media Planning, Account Management, Business Development, Strategy and Management. George Ojing has also worked with leading global agency networks such as McCann Worldwide and TBWA, local agencies…

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