Olea Expands in Africa With Marsh Botswana and Marsh Uganda Acquisition Underway .
Olea entered the Kenyan market in 2019 after buying a 40% stake in a Kenya. OLEA, a Pan African insurance broker, has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire to Marsh Uganda and Marsh Botswana, subject to approval by local authorities in both countries. The announcement follows the two companies’ successful collaboration over the last five years…
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UDPK Expands Drive for Disability Inclusion.
CEO Sally Nduta delivers a powerful speech at Sarova Panafric, Nairobi, on February 5, 2025. The United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK) is pushing forward with an ambitious plan to expand its reach and impact. Chief Executive Officer, Sally Nduta announced that the organization, already active in 30 counties, aims to extend its presence to…
Civil Society Groups Call for Urgent Electoral Reforms .
Civil society organizations have raised concerns about Kenya’s electoral preparations and called for immediate reforms to ensure the credibility of future elections. The groups, which focus on constitutional governance, elections, transparency, accountability, and human rights, issued a joint statement at a Nairobi hotel today highlighting the urgent need for action. The organizations stressed that Kenya’s…
Stop Budgeted Corruption, Civil Society Tells Government.
The Kenya Devolution Civil Society Organizations ( CSOs) have called for an end to budgeted corruption and the full transfer of devolved functions to county governments. The Kenya Devolution CSOs Working Group (KDCWG) is urging both national and county governments to take bold steps to curb the misuse of public funds. To enhance transparency, the…
Ushiriki Wema Expands Women and Youth Empowerment Efforts.
Ushiriki Wema women & youth empowerment Chief Executive and Programs Director Sintoyia Kasaine, (Centre) together with partners, Equity Group Senior Manager for women and youth banking Charity Nkirote (far left), FANA Networks Senior Director Elizabeth Rop, Ajira digital Private Sector Engagement Specialist Fauziya Mbarak (far right) and Huduma Kenya C.E.O Ben Kai during a stakeholders’…
Retired KDF Officer Decries Corruption in Greenpark Land Dispute.
City county officials confiscate construction materials at the disputed Greenpark Grounds, halting work led by retired KDF officer Issa Kuno. Retired Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer Issa Kuno is at the center of a land dispute after leasing a parcel at Greenpark Grounds for Ksh 7.4 million to start his business. Despite possessing all the…