Ecobank Kenya has appointed Risper Alaro as a Non-Executive Director following approval by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), increasing women’s representation on the bank’s nine-member board to five.The appointment raises women’s representation on the board to approximately 55.6%, strengthening the bank’s focus on gender diversity, inclusive leadership and corporate governance.
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Bayern Munich to face Ajax in Raila Odinga Stadium opener
German champions Bayern Munich will play Dutch giants Ajax Amsterdam in the first match at the newly built Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi on Tuesday, January 5, 2027. President William Ruto announced the match on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the stadium. He described it as a historic occasion that will showcase Kenya’s ability to host world-class sporting events.
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Prominent Ugandan Kickboxer Patricia Apolot, wife of General Peter Elwelu, speaks out on husband’s whereabouts amid claims he was forming a rebel group
Patricia Apolot, a prominent Ugandan kickboxer and wife of retired Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu, says her husband left their village home for Kampala two weeks ago to spend time in prayer and has not returned since.According to New Vision, Apolot said her husband’s extended periods of prayer were not unusual, explaining that he sometimes spends one or two weeks praying.
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Forest Cottages Makes Baby Showers More Memorable with an All-Inclusive Celebration Package
Expectant parents looking for a memorable way to celebrate the arrival of their little ones have a new reason to gather family and friends, with Forest Cottages’ baby shower package designed to combine celebration, comfort and convenience.The package, priced at UGX 60,000 per person, offers a thoughtfully curated experience that takes the pressure off hosts, allowing them to focus on creating lasting memories with their loved ones rather than worrying about the details of event planning.
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Bolt expands ride options to give customers more control over fares, waiting time
Kenyans using Bolt can now choose between faster pick-ups, cheaper fares and hourly bookings for multi-stop journeys, as the ride-hailing platform expands options aimed at different travel needs.The three categories, Priority, Wait and Save, and Ride by Hour, allow customers to balance cost, time and convenience while creating additional opportunities for drivers to access trips and earn through the platform.
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Who Owns Naivas Supermarket?
From a family business in Rongai to one of Kenya’s biggest supermarket chains. Discover its history, name changes and the people who own it today.WhOwnsKenyaIt Started as a Family Shop in 1990Founded in Rongai, Nakuru, in 1990, the business was started by David Kimani and Simon Gashwe, with their father, Peter Mukuha Kago, later joining the family enterprise.
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Inside the 2026 DTE PP&P Exams: 23 Units, Two Sessions Every Day
How KNEC’s TECBA e-Assessment Will Examine Kenya’s First DTE PP&P Teacher TraineesThe first cohort of the Diploma in Teacher Education, Pre-Primary and Primary (DTE PP&P) is sitting the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) summative assessment this week.
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Schools Rush to Submit Term Three TPAD Summaries as TSC Plans AI Training
Schools Rush to Submit Term Three TPAD Summaries as TSC Plans AI Training and System OverhaulSchools across the country are racing to submit their Term Three Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (TPAD) summaries, even as the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) moves to train teachers on artificial intelligence (AI) tools and introduce changes to the online appraisal system.
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From 1 Billion Debt to 1B Album Glory: Ibraah Taunts Harmonize and Marioo.
Marioo reportedly turned down Ibraah’s request for a collaboration noting that none of his songs on his new second album were fire.Both Harmonize and Marioo have blocked Ibraah on Instagram.Bongo Flava sensation and former Konde Gang’s signee Ibraah has taunted his former boss Harmonize and Marioo after coming from a 1 billion debt to the 1 billion album glory.
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TSC Moves to Recognise Games, Music and Drama Teachers as Promotion Rules Are Redrawn
TSC Orders Database of Co-Curricular Stars as New CPG Awaits ReleaseFor years, teachers who spent time training school teams, directing verse choirs and mentoring young scientists have felt that their efforts counted for little when promotion time came.The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) now appears to be changing that, with a new data-capture framework for co-curricular achievement and a revised Career Progression Guidelines (CPG) that is expected to reward teachers who go beyond the classroom.