The Board of Directors of Absa Bank Kenya PLC has appointed Yusuf Omari as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, with immediate effect, following receipt of all required regulatory and internal approvals.
Omari Takes Over After Serving as Interim CEO
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As Kenya and the region confront the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), health leaders are calling for greater attention to patient safety, an often overlooked but critical link in ensuring people living with chronic conditions receive safe, effective...
Recently, I was involved in a discussion with an acquaintance about a home-security upgrade. The additional investment was not necessarily on the radar, except that the person told me that he had suspected someone may have breached his perimeter...
Digital technologies are becoming increasingly prevalent in all areas of our lives, reshaping not only how we live-but also how we learn. However, a persistent digital divide, one of the defining development changes of the 21st century, prevents many...
UAE-financed solar plants inaugurated in Comoros: Reflecting the UAE’s longstanding commitment to supporting a more sustainable future and expanding the deployment of renewable energy solutions globally, the inauguration of three solar power plants in the Union of the Comoros...
M-KOPA has financed more than 10,000 electric motorbikes in Kenya, marking a major milestone for its pay-as-you-go electric mobility business as riders increasingly seek lower-cost alternatives to petrol-powered motorcycles.
Expanding Financing to the Tuk-Tuk Sector
The milestone comes as M-KOPA expands...
Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died.
The announcement was made on Monday, September 7, 2026, by Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi.
Mr Ndejembi said Mr Ameir died at 8am at Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital in Zanzibar, where...
Africa Blockchain Festival (ABF) has announced the launch of the ABF Fellowship Program 2026, a new initiative designed to connect promising African blockchain and artificial intelligence founders with investors, venture capital networks and mentorship opportunities.
The Fellowship Program will form...
African women innovators are deploying artificial intelligence (AI) and smart technologies to tackle some of the continent’s most persistent health and agricultural challenges, demonstrating the transformative potential of technology to improve lives and strengthen food systems.
Women Innovators Drive Technology...
Gertrude’s Go Green Week
Gertrude's Children's Hospital has called on health facilities in Kenya to treat sustainability as an operational priority, rather than a standalone environmental initiative, pointing to its investments in renewable energy, waste management and resource efficiency as...
