Radisson Blu Hotel and Residence by the Radisson Hotel Group will be opening its doors at the Nairobi Arboretum area as part of its expansion plans. “The hotel’s 122 rooms and suites offer the perfect base to explore Nairobi Arboretum, a sprawling forest reserve that is home to over 300 exotic tree species and over 100 bird species,” reads the hotel’s website. The Group plans to an additional three new brands in Kenya, namely Red Radisson, Radisson, and Radisson Collection. “There is opportunity along the Coast. Mombasa from regional and domestic meetings and conferencing products. Conversion of an existing property…
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David Indeje
David Indeje is the community engagement editor at Khusoko, a leading digital platform for East African business news. He oversees editorial content, drives audience engagement, and amplifies diverse voices. Indeje also consults on digital strategy for brands in agriculture, governance, technology, and health, while exploring AI’s impact on journalism. In addition, he serves as a communications officer at KICTANet, advancing digital inclusion and policy dialogue.
John Wroe’s 1930 Ford Model A has won the 2019 CBA Concours d’Elegance following brilliant displays at the Nairobi Racecourse. John tied with his daughter Veronica Wroe (below) on 275 points. Veronica, who won the event last year in a 1934 Rolls Royce Boatail, presented the best boot and tied 59-59 with his dad on engine points. Sati Gata-Aura’s 1947 MG TG settled for the third spot with a point adrift. His 1977 Nissan 160J which displayed the event’s best underside finished fourth overall. Kevit Desai with a 1968 Jaguar 420 clung onto the same position (5th) as last year…
Food delivery app Jumia Food has launched Jumia Prime, a subscription package that allows customers to pay a standard delivery fee. The subscription will allow customers to pay a standard one, three or six month’s fee and receive unlimited deliveries on all orders placed on the Jumia Food app or website. Jumia Prime will cost Ksh. 500 for a month, Ksh. 600 for 3 months and Ksh. 900 for 6 months. “This is also our way to expand and innovate into new areas where we continue to educate customers on the benefits of ordering online as well as building an…
Kenya’s Safari rally has been readmitted in the World Rally Championships (WRC)calendar for the next 3 years after seventeen years of waiting. The International Federation of Automobile (FIA) said in a statement on Friday that “The addition of Kenya’s iconic Safari Rally, one of global motorsport’s legendary contests, means the WRC returns to Africa, the world’s second-largest continent by size, for the first time since 2002.” The East African event will form the championship’s eighth round on 16 – 19 July. President Uhuru Kenyatta said I made a promise to the people of Kenya, to return the Safari Rally back…
NIC Group and Commercial Bank of Africa have changed their name and brand, they will now be known as NCBA Group PLC and the Kenya operating bank will be known as NCBA Bank Kenya PLC. The two financial institutions announced Friday that “The name is the coming together of NIC Group and Commercial Bank of Africa and is just the beginning of the fusion of the two banks,” Isaac Awuondo, Chairman designate of NCBA Bank Kenya said. “Soon we shall be announcing the brand which is a reflection of both banks’ values, borrowing from the best of both and building…
TAI+ is a Web and mobile app-based marketplace that connects truckers and cargo shippers directly and in real time. Tai+, an Estonia-based logistics start-up, has launched its online business in Kenya that will enable truckers to connect directly and in real-time with cargo shippers. The platform will provide cargo owners with a marketplace where customers who are seeking reliable cargo transporters will be linked to transporters seeking consistent cargo. “This will also enable business owners to be able to access data analytics that help them make the best decisions for their business,” Tai+ chief executive Rait Raal said. Raal described…