The banking sector in Kenya has suffered a significant loss following the death of Patrick Kaguta Githendu, a majority shareholder and director of Co-operative Bank, who passed away on February 4, 2025. His contributions to the bank, as well as his influence in the coffee and financial sectors, have left a lasting impact on the…
Police officer Isaiah Ndumba Murangiri is set to face trial on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, for the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Rex Kanyeki Masai along Moi Avenue, Nairobi. The incident occurred during the anti-Finance Bill protests in June 2024, which saw thousands take to the streets against proposed tax hikes. Background of the Incident On…
After months of scrutiny, Justice Mohammed Noor Kullow has been cleared of all allegations of judicial misconduct by a tribunal led by Court of Appeal Judge Patrick Kiage. The tribunal’s report, submitted to President William Ruto at State House Nairobi, dismissed the accusations and recommended that Justice Kullow be reinstated to the Environment and Land…
In 2007, Kenya experienced a financial revolution with the launch of M-Pesa, a groundbreaking mobile money platform that reshaped how millions managed their finances. Conceived by Nick Hughes, a Vodafone executive focused on social impact, M-Pesa emerged to address the stark lack of banking infrastructure in Kenya—especially in rural regions where traditional banks were scarce. The Birth…
