Author: Muindi

The liberalization of Africa’s air transport market, as envisioned through the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), is not just an aspirational goal—it is an economic necessity. A unified African sky, underpinned by the Joint Prioritized Action Plan (JPAP), promises to reduce passenger travel costs, enhance connectivity, and catalyze economic growth and cultural exchange across the continent. The success of this initiative hinges on the active support and collaboration of governments, airlines, and aircraft manufacturers such as Boeing. The need for SAATM stems from longstanding challenges in Africa’s aviation sector: limited intra-African connectivity, high travel costs, fragmented regulations, constrained aircraft…

The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, has launched a dedicated lipid disorders clinic to address the growing concern of heart disease in Kenya. This specialized clinic aims to provide comprehensive care for patients with abnormal cholesterol levels, focusing on early detection, prevention, and personalized treatment plans. “This is the first specialized lipid clinic in Kenya, and we started it because of the realization that heart disorders are on the increase as a result of our adoption of a Western lifestyle characterized by poor diet and physical inactivity,” said Rashid Khalani, CEO of the Aga Khan University Hospital. “We believe in…

Airtel Money slightly increased its market share from 6.6% in Q4 2023/2024 to 7.6% in the three months ending September 2024, according to the latest data from the Communications Authority. Despite this growth, Safaricom’s M-PESA maintained its dominant position, although its market share dipped marginally from 93.4% to 92.3% within the same period. In terms of mobile subscriptions, Safaricom continued to lead with a 65.7% market share, followed by Airtel at 29.6%. Finserve (Equitel) surpassed Telkom Kenya and Jamii Networks, capturing 2.1% of the market share compared to their respective 1.7% and 0.9%. In the previous quarter (Q4 2023/2024), Telkom…

Grant Thornton Kenya, a leading professional services firm, has merged with Devani-Devani & Company, a certified public accounting firm. Following receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, the merger, effective January 6, 2025, aims to provide enhanced solutions to clients in Kenya and drive innovation in the face of increasing digitization, including adopting AI and automation in risk management. Grant Thornton Kenya brings over four decades of experience in the Kenyan market, with a team of more than 300 professionals and deep ties within the business community. As part of the global Grant Thornton network, with 76,000 people in 156 markets and…

CFAO Mobility Kenya, the Toyota dealer, has acquired Michelin’s 49% stake in Tyre Distribution Africa (TYDIA), becoming the sole distributor of Michelin and BFGoodrich tyres in East Africa. This strategic acquisition significantly expands CFAO Mobility Kenya’s presence in the automotive sector, strengthening its tyre distribution network across the region. TYDIA has a strong reputation for supplying high-quality tyres for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and construction equipment. The acquisition will enable CFAO Mobility Kenya to improve the availability of Michelin and BFGoodrich tyres in wholesale and retail markets. TYDIA’s existing infrastructure will be leveraged to reach a broader customer base. Arvinder…

The South Sudanese government has ordered a 30-day blackout of all social media platforms, citing the need to curb the spread of information related to recent attacks on South Sudanese refugees in Wad Madani. The directive, issued to internet service providers, aims to prevent the further dissemination of content that could potentially incite further violence or exacerbate the situation. “We formally request the blockage of these social media sites for a minimum of 30 days. This directive may be lifted as soon as the situation is contained,” said Napolean Adok Gai, Director General of, the National Communication Authority (NCA) in…