Ibrahim Ambwere is a local tycoon from Vihiga County with vast interest in real estate, wholesale and farming business. The low-profile businessman rose from humble beginnings as a carpenter to control the larger Kakamega Province economy. At some point he got in trouble with President Moi, in the 19080’s, when…
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Kakamega Standard Chartered Bank Branch which was slated to be closed down some six years ago could not shut down because of one tycoon, Ibrahim Ambwere. The multinational Bank had decided to shut down most of its branches that included Kitengela, Bungoma, Kisii and Warwick – this being part of…
Over the past decade, GTBank Kenya has remained committed to fostering growth and empowering individuals, businesses, and communities across the country. Guaranty Trust Bank entered the Kenyan market in 2013 through the acquisition of Fina Bank Group, marking the beginning of a decade-long journey of delivering innovative financial solutions and…
The People Daily, the ad-supported free newspaper for 10 years, has been shut down, as effects of low advertising continue to pummel the entire media industry. The newspaper, part of Mediamax Network Ltd owned by former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta family, printed its last issue on Friday 29th November 2024,…
Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom announced on Thursday that its mobile money platform M-PESA had hit a whopping 34 million customers by November. Safaricom official statement indicated that this achievement signifies its commitment to enabling the financial health and wellness of individuals and businesses across the continent. ‘’We are immensely proud…
Tycoon Simon Kabu has reiterated that his business empire Bonfire Adventures will move on stronger despite drama in the social media. Addressing the matter surrounding his wife Sarah, on Thursday, he noted that, since they started the company in 2007, it has been growing better and better every day and…
Safaricom PLC has revamped its 5G plan, which aims to offer high-speed internet to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Chief Executive Officer, Peter Ndegwa, said, the new 5G internet for business will cut SMEs budget plans. The leading telecommunications firm made the announcement in Kisumu, saying it will enhance and…
Kenya Commercial Bank seeks to hire qualified individuals for several vacant positions in different departments The lender, which employs over 6,000 people in Kenya and other East African countries, asked applicants to submit CVs through its recruitment portal KCB said successful candidates for sales representatives will be deployed to Mpeketoni,…
Government of Kenya has listed Sonko Rescue Team among the NGO set to be de-listed from the Registrar’s book. According to a Gazette Notice issued by Lindon Nicolas, the CEO of the Public Benefit Organisations Regulatory Authority, the Inua Jamii, Sonko Rescue Team, and Sakaja Foundation are among 2,802 non-governmental…
Officials form United Arab Emirates company will be in the country next week to interview and hire motorbike riders. CS Mutua also continued making intense strides in ensuring jobless Kenyans get more job opportunities abroad. On Thursday morning, he held a productive meeting with Mr. Brahmdev Sharma, an International Recruitment…