MultiChoice Kenya says it has launched a new transmission site across Nanyuki for its GOtv customers. Customers in Nanyuki, Timau, Naro Moru, Doldol and Thigitu can now access unmatched entertainment available on the GOtv service with clear picture quality and affordable world-class entertainment. Laikipia County Executive Committee (CEC) Member for Trade, Tourism and Cooperatives, Biwott Tirop while commissioning the site said, “The launch of the GOtv site will accord the residents of Nanyuki and neighbouring areas an opportunity to plug into a wider selection of entertainment. The county government also welcomes this move as it will unlock more employment opportunities for residents…
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A British firm, Wakanda Network Ltd which is a private limited company has acquired 85 per cent stake in diaspora-backed Choice Microfinance Bank effective October 22, 2021, the Central Bank said Tuesday. “This follows CBK’s approval on September 21, 2021, under Section 19 (4) of the Microfinance Act and approval by the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Planning on October 5, 2021, pursuant to Section 19(3)(b) of the Microfinance Act,” the CBK said in a statement. Wakanda was incorporated in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2020, and is wholly owned by Mr. Robin Duan Wei. Mr. Wei…
Equity Group through its subsidiary in the Democratic Republic of Congo, EquityBCDC has launched its mentorship and leadership development program dubbed the Equity Leaders Program (ELP). The Equity Leaders Program, which is one of the programs under the Education and Leadership Development pillar has selected 131 top-performing young scholars including 81 boys and 50 girls who topped the final 6 secondary school examinations. The scholars will form the first cohort of ELP beneficiaries in DRC. The 131 scholars will undertake a one-week induction process and proceed to join EquityBCDC for a 2-6 months paid internship program where each scholar will…
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Kenya’s Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji is the 2021 Jurist of the Year. He was recognised by the Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya) for his transformative approach, vigilance in the protection of the Constitution, courage in defending the voiceless, and humility in his service of the people. “In the spirit of promoting transparency and accountability, our Jurist has ensured the ODPP is more easily accessible to the public by facilitating access to information through various communications strategies,” ICJ-Kenya noted. https://twitter.com/EUAmbKenya/status/1469570644597690372?s=20 “Despite several storms that have emerged during his tenure, our Jurist has remained steadfast…
I stand here before you today, a proud son of Kenya, a liberation fighter and servant of the people for the last 50 years. Today, I boldly declare that I am neither repentant nor regretful of my own experience in the fight for a liberated Kenya. I bear my physical and psychological scars with pride. This is because my country was worth it then, and is worth it now. I bear the scars of liberation with pride and embrace the blood, sweat and tears they cost me. By the way, the tears from the torture chambers are still running, as…