Shiro Theuri, a Kenyan software engineer, has been appointed as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Glovo, a global on-demand delivery platform. Theuri announced her appointment on LinkedIn, highlighting her career journey and her new role at Glovo. Theuri joined Glovo in 2022, relocating from Nairobi to Barcelona, the company’s global headquarters. Prior to Glovo, she held senior engineering positions at various startups and small businesses, including VP of Engineering at Sendy and CTO at FrontlineSMS. “I am thrilled to lead and drive innovation at Glovo,” Theuri said on LinkedIn. “My main goals are to deliver exceptional customer experiences and…
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Rubis Energy has announced the appointment of Olivier Sabrié as the Chief Executive Officer for East Africa and Group Managing Director of Rubis Energy Kenya. Sabrié will succeed Jean-Christian Bergeron, who is returning to Paris, France, for a new assignment. Bergeron, who has been instrumental in establishing Rubis’s presence in East Africa since 2019, oversaw key initiatives such as rebranding fuel stations, launching Ultratech fuel technology and Rubis gas, and introducing value-added offerings like the Rubis App, Rubis Card, and Enjoy shops. “I am grateful for the support of our team, customers, and partners,” Bergeron said. “I am confident that…
Imagine reading a news story that doesn’t leave you feeling helpless about the problems in your community but instead highlights real solutions people are implementing to improve things. This is the essence of solutions journalism – a fresh approach that shifts the focus from what’s wrong to what can be done about it. At TUKO.co.ke, this method of storytelling is gaining traction and transforming how we create content and share news. By giving priority to human-interest stories and the search for solutions together with the reader, we have built a media brand that offers a 360-degree view of the problem…
Safaricom has appointed James Ludlow as a new director to replace Francesco Bianco, who stepped down from the board on August 1st. “Ludlow is currently the group reward and policy director of human resources at Vodafone Group Services Limited and is responsible for the strategic design, planning, management and communication of the company’s short and long-term reward plans. He also provides remuneration and governance advice to all Vodafone Group entities,” the notice stated. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Pure Mathematics from the University of Wales, Swansea. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants England…
“I was 65 when I was diagnosed and told, “You have cancer; we will remove your breast since you clearly don’t need it!”‘ These were the words of a woman, who approached me after a talk I gave to breast cancer survivors in East Africa. I had discussed the possible complications of breast surgery and what clinicians typically share with patients beforehand. During the talk, I noticed some patients looking shocked or apprehensive as I spoke. I later understood why. The woman who shared her story explained how curt her surgeon had been, and how listening to me felt like…
Moses Okoth Nyabanda has been named the acting Managing Director of Equity Bank Kenya, pending approval from the Central Bank of Kenya. He replaces Gerald Warui, who is retiring. Nyabanda, previously the Group’s Chief Finance and Strategy Execution Officer, brings extensive financial expertise to the role. His career includes a leadership position at PwC Rwanda. Equity Group has reported a 12% increase in profit after tax to Sh29.6 billion for the first half of 2024. This growth was driven by a 22% increase in interest income and improved performance from regional subsidiaries. The bank has expanded its branch network and…