The nominated reggae show e360 award was presented during the ceremony which was held at The Nairobi Cinema on 2nd March.
As the Mbaitu Fm team, we are great full to all who voted for the show, and to our fans countrywide. Thank you for the continued support.
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The Bank will be the official Financial Partner for the 4-day fourth leg of the world circuit in the WRC calendar, cementing the Bank’s position as one of the biggest sponsors of sports in East Africa.
KCB 2024 investment includes KShs. 100 million to WRC Safari Rally Kenya to support preparations and logistics for the rally. The Bank has set aside an additional KShs. 16.6 million for sponsorship of two local drivers – Karan Patel who is the reigning African Rally Champion, and Nikhil Sachania. The balance will go into various customer engagement campaigns and brand activations.
KCB Group CEO Paul Russo said: “We take great pride in being part of the region’s motorsport story, since 2003, when we first sponsored the Safari Rally. We are glad to have been part of this transformational journey that has seen Kenya return to the top of the global motoring space. It is exciting to see that our sponsorship has resulted in the growth of motorsport in the region, opening up the sport to hundreds of young talent.”
KCB has a rich history in the sports sponsorship arena. Our involvement in sports goes way back to several decades ago. During the period, the bank has spent KShs. 2.5 billion in support of rugby, golf, athletics, motorsports, football, volleyball, and rugby with a robust aim of opening doors of opportunities for young people to realize their dreams in line with the Group’s brand purpose, For People. For Better.
As a result, KCB has spent over KShs 1.7 Billion in motorsports over the past 21 years through the Kenya National Rally Championship, Autocross, and the Safari Rally.
“KCB is keen to continue entrenching the sustainability agenda into motorsports, as a way of taking care of the Planet and the People. We see motorsports as a great platform for change, to provoke positive climate impact while simultaneously driving inclusivity by integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), specifically in managing risks and opportunities related to environment and the society,” he added during the announcement of the sponsorship in Nairobi this morning.
In this regard, KCB has adopted SDG 13 on Climate Action and has prioritized environmental conservation through tree planting activities, with a target of growing 300,000 trees this year, working with other partners. Last year, the Bank planted 320,000 trees and this year by joining hands with WRC we are bound to drive this initiative further. We will also be prioritizing waste management initiatives to promote recycling and minimize waste production throughout the four days of rallying.
“On the social pillar, we will be keen to ensure the safety of the spectators and drivers during this rally sport event as we are aware of the potential dangers that come with the sport. This will be supported by good governance in which we will ensure comprehensive and clear rules and regulations that cover all aspects of the sport are implemented. The Bank will be promoting inclusivity and diversity within the sport by empowering small businesses, youth and women, and underrepresented groups. This will be seen through our choice of support towards the 2 drivers and vendors who will be brought in to support the event,” he added.
Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports Ababu Namwamba, said: “We are proud to be associated with a reliable partner like KCB which has once again showcased that together, we can host such a world-class event. As the enthusiasm among Kenyans starts to build, we believe that we shall be able to offer them an exhilarating rallying experience like never before.”
As a reward to its loyal customers, the Bank has launched a deposit campaign during this period dubbed Gurumisha na KCB Promotion, focusing on promoting savings and allowing KCB customers to win great prizes of up to Kshs 500,000 weekly. The bank seeks to drive positive change and make a meaningful impact in the communities it serves.
Christened as one of the toughest competitions in the WRC calendar, the 2024 Safari Rally is expected to attract over 50 local drivers including the defending Champion, Sebastian Ogier, as well as former Champion, Kalle Rovanperä.
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The 2024 African Governance Conference and Gala Award ceremony was held in Mauritius on February 8th, 2024. Dr. Andrew Mulwa expressed his gratitude to the organizers in his speech as he also highlighted the collective effort of the KEMSA team.
His heartfelt remarks resonated with the whole audience, highlighting his full commitment to excellence and his appreciation for the support received throughout his academic and professional journey.
The African Governance Conference and Gala Award ceremony marked the largest gathering of top-tier public officials in Africa, exemplary private sector enterprises, institutions, and individuals.
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He says that since the opposition leader acknowledged the affordable housing plan, that should bring the debate on housing levy to an end.
He went ahead to say that for developed countries to create jobs for their youths, they initiated the affordable housing projects and this also gave the ordinary citizens a chance of owning houses.
Azimio leader, Raila Odinga said that affordable housing is very crucial and also claimed that Kenya Kwanza stole Azimio’s affordable housing agenda.
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Unfortunately some residential houses in the neighborhood caught fire leading to a lot of people being injured.
Wesley Kimeto, Embakasi East OCPD said that at around 4;30am one adult and a minor had died from the burns.
A number of houses and vehicles were burned after he explosion. Also, a whole building was shaken by the tremor and felt like it was going tto collapse. It was like an earthquake.
On other news, Esther Passaris , Nairobi Women Representative through her social handles has appealed to Kenyans of goodwill to come out and donate blood and save lives of the 300 factory workers and residents affected by the explosion.
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A few areas in the South Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the South-Eastern lowlands and the Coast are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall.
During that period, temperatures are expected to be as high as 38 degrees Celsius in Garissa, 37 degrees Celsius in Mandera and 34 degrees Celsius in Moyale.
Counties in the coast are predicted to have light to moderate morning, afternoon and night showers over a few places.
Counties in North-Western Kenya on the other hand will record sunny days and partly cloudy nights.
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A spokesman Rear Adm. for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Daniel Hagari said two buildings collapsed on the soldiers after being hit by an RPG during a military operation.
He said the buildings exploded probably as result of mines the Israeli forces had placed there to demolish them.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to press ahead until Israel crushes the ruling Hamas militant group and wins the freedom of over 100 hostages held captive in Gaza.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that it had been an “unbearably difficult morning” learning about the extent of the death toll.
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The body was noticed by the area locals after seeing it floating on water. The identity of the body is yet to be revealed. The body of the woman showed some signs of a struggle before the woman was murdered. The detectives suspected that the woman was raped, strangled and killed before being dumped.
The dead body was moved to General Kago funeral home in Thika. Investigations are still going on.
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She was a renowned entrepreneur and educator.
NIBS College has grown exponentially having branches in Ruiru-Kimbo along Thika Highway, Ongata Rongai, Nairobi CBD, and Thika town.
Liz Wanyoike has also left behind a prestigious multi-million five-star hotel located in the posh Kileleshwa estate called The Emory Hotel.
By Sheisaggie
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About 120 MCAs held a meeting today at State House after being led by Nominated Member of Parliament, Sabina Chege. In attendance was also former Kieni MP Kanini Kega, Aden Keynan among other MPs.
The meeting took place in State House, Nakuru County where the deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua and the UDA secretary general Cleophas Malala also attended.
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