Author: Lorine Otamo

APA Apollo Group has named Risper Ohaga as its next Group CEO, marking a pivotal moment for one of East Africa’s leading financial services companies. She will officially assume the role on July 1, 2026, following the conclusion of her tenure as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director at East African Breweries Plc. A Proven Finance Leader Risper is widely recognized as a seasoned finance executive with a track record of transformational leadership, performance delivery, and governance excellence across multiple jurisdictions. Her expertise spans: Driving performance and regulatory management Financial control and statutory accounting under IFRS Taxation, planning, and budgeting…

Guaranty Trust Bank (Kenya) Limited has escalated a regulatory dispute to the Competition Tribunal after challenging a ruling by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK). The case stems from a complaint filed by ASL Limited, a long‑standing corporate client, over the management of credit facilities. Bank Confirms Appeal In a statement issued Tuesday, GTBank Kenya acknowledged receipt of the CAK ruling dated January 29, 2026. The lender confirmed it had lodged a formal appeal, citing its belief that the Authority’s findings were not supported by evidence. “The Bank’s conduct throughout its banking relationship with ASL Limited was, at all times,…

Many viewers remember Dennis Humphrey for his breakout role as Kaka in Rashid Abdalla’s Sultana. That performance catapulted him into the spotlight, and fans still affectionately call him by the character’s name. Now, Humphrey returns to the small screen as Malo in Daudi Anguka’s crime drama Mizani, starring alongside Michael Saruni and Keith Chuaga. The series currently airs on Showmax and Maisha Magic Plus. From Actor to Award‑Winning Filmmaker Off‑screen, Humphrey is far from the characters that made him famous. Despite his striking looks and towering presence, he describes himself as an introvert, a writer, and a storyteller driven by…

Life often humbles us when we least expect it. One moment, everything feels secure—children are in school, bills are paid, and payday is just around the corner. Then, without warning, illness strikes. Suddenly, your carefully balanced world tilts. The question becomes not only “Will they get better?” but also “How will I pay for this?” This is the silent fear many families across Kenya face each month. In an economy where most households live paycheck to paycheck, a sudden hospital bill can derail financial stability. For Mary Njeri, a 36-year-old single mother of two, that fear turned into relief thanks…

Nairobi Securities Exchange‑listed agricultural firm Sasini has announced plans to sell its Gulmarg Division in Kiambu County for Sh7.9 billion (US$51 million). The transaction, disclosed in the company’s latest annual report, is expected to generate capital gains given the property’s carrying value of Sh3.7 billion (US$23.9 million). “On 17 September 2025 the group agreed to sell the Gulmarg Division in Mweiga Estates Limited. For this reason, the results of the operations have been disclosed as discontinued operations and the assets classified as current assets held for sale,” Sasini stated in its report. At Sh7.9 billion, the agreed sale price significantly…

The Supreme Court of Kenya has rolled out a WhatsApp chatbot service, enabling lawyers and the public to access court information and services remotely. In a notice issued on Monday, February 9, the court announced that the chatbot—available via 0700 340 972—will provide practice directions, court rules, service details, and access to Supreme Court decisions, among other functions. Expanding Digital Access The chatbot launch is part of the judiciary’s wider digital transformation aimed at improving efficiency, accessibility, and service delivery. Alongside the chatbot, the court unveiled a new online registry system designed to reduce the need for physical visits to…