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From mayai pasua to IGAD’s UN permanent observer at 24

 The saying “every tough beginning has a sweet ending” rings true to Cherinet Alem Hariffo, a former refugee in Kenya. Hariffo made history by becoming the youngest Permanent Observer of the Intergovernmental Authority of Development (IGAD) secretariat at the United Nations. Speaking on March 7, 2025, the 24-year-old shared a glimpse of his tough beginnings
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Career profile, education of Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o

 Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o is the Controller of Budget in the Republic of Kenya. She was appointed to this position on December 4, 2019, with her primary role being to oversee and report on implementation of the budgets of the National and County Governments to the National Assembly, Senate, County Assemblies and the Executive on a
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List of universities, colleges operating illegally in Kenya

 The Commission for University Education (CUE) has released a list of higher education institutions that are operating without the grant of authority. The commission, in a notice published on My Gov on Tuesday, March 11, directed the institutions to comply, warning that the certificates they issue will not be recognized in Kenya. “For the avoidance
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Nairobi forex trader defrauds clients Sh215.3 million, diverts money to personal use

 An online forex trader was arrested and charged with defrauding his clients a sum of Sh215.3 million. Micheal Gitonga, alias Tosh, is the founder of Trade Sense Limited, a company that had been licensed by the Capital Markets Authority. His firm’s operating license was suspended by the CMA for 90 days, on March 3rd, citing
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Equity Bank & Agri All Africa partner to supercharge rice production in Tana River

 Equity Bank Kenya has partnered with Agri All Africa of South Africa in an initiative aimed at supporting large-scale rice growing in Tana River. The collaboration supports efforts to reduce Kenya’s rice deficit and strengthen local agricultural value chains. The initiative was inaugurated by President William Ruto and Priscillah Dimakhatso, Co-founder of Boholo Group and
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Standard Chartered to invest $1.9M to expand its Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator

 Standard Chartered has announced a partnership with Village Capital to continue and expand its Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator across Africa, the Middle East, and Pakistan. The initiative will be funded by Futuremakers by Standard Chartered (Futuremakers), the Bank’s global youth economic empowerment initiative for disadvantaged young people, and the Standard Chartered Foundation. Futuremakers Women
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Safaricom M-PESA celebrates 18 years of existence; officially launches Ziidi MMF

 Safaricom’s mobile money service M-PESA has today marked 18 years since its launch in March 2007. M-PESA is currently available in more than 170 countries globally serving over 70 million customers. The mobile financial services provider has grown to over one million businesses and agents in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Democratic republic of Congo, Lesotho,
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How to arrange and plan for prime property site visits with AMCCO

 When considering making a land purchase, one of the most important steps in the acquisition process is a thorough physical evaluation of the property. Getting a first-hand look, helps transform your vision to reality. AMCCO Properties simplifies this process for its clients by helping them fully understand the value and potential of their investment. Among
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Leaking roofs, cracked walls in Kenya’s Germany, France Missions buildings

 The Kenyan High Commissions in Berlin Germany, Paris France, and Abuja Nigeria have leaking roofs and cracked walls. A report by the Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has exposed the deplorable conditions of Kenya’s Missions buildings in these countries, and called for expedited renovations. According to the report, the Kenyan High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria, for
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Silvanus Sewe: How I got a PhD, started company despite scoring D+ in KCSE

 Silvanus Sewe’s career did not end when he failed his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam, attaining a mean grade of D+. Sewe’s academic journey began in Sagana where he scored 59 out of 72 points in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE). He later joined Mwea Boys High School in 1987 but
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