David Luusa is the Financial Markets Director at the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). He has held the role since his appointment in April 2020. He is a vital member of the Board of Directors at the CBK—Kenya’s financial heartbeat. The Board provides oversight of the Bank’s functions by formulating policies other than the formulation Read More
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Mr William Nyagaka is the incumbent Director of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Institute of Monetary Studies, a role he assumed in June 2020. He is a vital member of the Board of Directors at the CBK – Kenya’s financial heartbeat. The Board provides oversight of the Bank’s functions by formulating policies, other Read More
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Dadaab Member of Parliament Farah Maalim recently sparked controversy with his remarks on the ongoing abductions that have gripped the nation. The MP soon found himself at the receiving end of intense backlash after launching a tirade of insults aimed at Kenyan youth who have been outspoken in their criticism of President William Ruto. The Read More
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Tanzanian independent media editor and human rights advocate Maria Sarungi Tsehai recently drew attention after being abducted by Kenyan assailants on Sunday, January 12. The outspoken activist was kidnapped around 3:15 PM near Chaka Place in Kilimani but was later released the same day, as she revealed on her X platform. Tsehai is renowned for Read More
Read MoreAngeline Maangi is the incumbent managing director at Oryx Energies Kenya – an affiliate of Swiss-based Eryx Energies South Africa (Oesa). Ms Maangi made history as the company’s first female managing director, assuming the role in January 2023. She is the second of only two female MDs within Oesa. Oryx Energies is among the leading Read More
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Professor Charles Ochieng’ Ong’ondo is the incumbent Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) – a state parastatal mandated with overseeing the country’s basic education landscape. Dr Ong’ondo was appointed to the role on September 25, 2020, by the late former Education Cabinet Secretary Professor George Magoha. He was selected following Read More
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It is only normal that one gets support from family and relatives as they endeavour to conquer life – that is, however, not the case for Themba Takura Lawrence Gorimbo, a Zimbabwean mixed martial artist who competes under American fighting promotion Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Gorimbo rode a four-fight win streak into UFC 310, however, Read More
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Janet Wanja’s name is etched in the history of Kenyan sports as one of the greatest volleyball players the nation has ever produced. It came as a shock to Kenyans when they learned she had been battling gallbladder cancer for a long time. She passed away on December 26, 2024. Here is her story as Read More
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The late former Kasipul-Kabondo MP, Samuel Onyango Ayodo, made history as the first Kenyan from the Luo community to study in America. Born in 1930, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1953. Here is his story, as told by WoA. Early Life The teacher-turned-politician was born in Kothuro Village, Homa Bay County, Read More
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Ezekiel Otuoma was a sensation on the social media platform TikTok, and his death came as a shock to many who had followed his struggles with motor neurone disease (MND). The professional footballer was born on November 23, 1993, and passed away on December 21, 2024. Here is his story as told by WoK, Illustrious Read More
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