Author: Lynet Awino

Airtel became the second telco operator in Kenya to roll out its next-generation 5G mobile phone network. Airtel joins Safaricom which launched its 5G network in 2022. “Today marks a significant milestone as we proudly introduce our 5G network, a state-of-the-art infrastructure that provides data speeds up to 10 times faster than 4G, incredibly low latency, and the ability to seamlessly connect billions of devices. Airtel 5G will revolutionize various sectors, such as smart cities, education, healthcare, Agri-tech, transport systems, entertainment, and more, shaping the future of Kenya,” said Airtel Kenya Managing Director Ashish Malhotra. https://twitter.com/AIRTEL_KE/status/1677242995144376320?s=20 5G networks are the next generation…

Jubilee Health Insurance has launched its Afya Mashinani initiative to advance accessible and affordable healthcare services to underserved communities. The initiative, which translates to “Healthcare in the Community,” addresses pressing healthcare needs while empowering communities through education, outreach, and quality medical services. Jubilee Health Insurance has partnered with Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi to host free medical camps offering free consultations, medication, screenings, COVID-19 vaccinations, and other necessary healthcare support. “We are thrilled to extend our Afya Mashinani initiative to the Nakuru region, as we firmly believe that accessible healthcare is a fundamental right for all individuals,” said Njeri Jomo,…

Vernā Myers, Netflix’s head of inclusion strategy, is stepping down from the position in September and will be succeeded by Wade Davis, who is currently the VP of inclusion strategy at Netflix. Myers will stay on as an adviser to Netflix via her consulting firm, The Vernā Myers Company, which provides DEI training to corporate workforces. “Leaving Netflix is not easy, but for a while now I have been feeling the call to work across different industries and address the polarization I see in the world and to apply more of a spiritual lens as a way of helping bridge…

Global food prices rose in April for the first time in a year driven by a “steep increase” in sugar prices, as well as increased costs for meat and rice, according to the United Nations’ food agency. The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of commonly-traded food commodities, averaged 127.2 points in April 2023, up 0.6 per cent from March. At that level, the Index was 19.7 per cent below its level in April 2022, but still 5.2 per cent higher than in April 2021. “The FAO Sugar Price Index averaged 157.6 points in…

Six candidates have been shortlisted by the Public Service Commission to replace Dr Patrick Njoroge as the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor. Among the shortlisted are two former central bank deputies Haron Sirima and Edward Sambili. The PSC says it will conduct interviews on May 9, 2023. “Members of the public are invited to avail any credible information of interest relating to any of the shortlisted candidates (through sworn affidavits) to the Secretary/CEO, Public Service Commission…so as to be received on or before 8th May 2023.” Who are the candidates?  Dorcas Muthoni Mutonyi  Haron Sirima Edward Sambil Nancy Onyango …

Quickmart Supermarket continues to take a bullish approach to its expansion in the Kenyan market in the face of increased competition from online retailers and destination shopping malls. The retailer opened its 58th outlet along Links Road in Nyali, Mombasa.  According to market analysts, the retailer’s decision to open the 24-hour store in Nyali was influenced by the desire to increase shoppers’ convenience and have a piece of the high-end market. https://twitter.com/QuickmartKenya/status/1651869277589217281?s=20 Other existing retailers in the area are Carrefour located in City Mall, Naivas Supermarket located in Nyali Centre Mall, and Chandarana FoodPlus located in Nyali Cinemax Plaza.  “The…