Vellum Weekly


June 5, 2023

County Round-Up

Meru County Bishop Kawira Mwangaza, Governor, County Government of Meru, appoints Mwongela Mugambi — Chairperson, Doris Gacheri Rukunya, Michubu M’Mwithia, Ephantus Mwenda Mwongera, Christopher Murigu Wamugunda, Doris Gakii Nairobi, Crispus Muthusi Mutoni, to be members of the Meru County Executive Audit Committee, for a period

June 5, 2023

Finger on the Pulse

Monday, 29th May 2023 Public sector unions stage peaceful march opposing housing levy, tax hikes. Tuesday, 30th May 2023 1.2 million pupils have progressed to junior secondary as stated by the Interior ministry. Media Owners Association warns of Sh2 billion loss if Finance Bill passes.

June 5, 2023

Kenya Gazette

Kenya Gazette Appointments  William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, appoint— David Kepue ole Nkedianye (Dr.) to be the Chairperson of the Wildlife Research and Training Institute, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from

June 5, 2023

Trade and Financial Services Round-Up

KENYA CBK clears 33 banks for risk-based loans The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has given the nod to 33 out of 39 commercial banks to implement lending to customers based on their risk profile. Riskier borrowers are charged higher interest rates compared to those

June 5, 2023

WHO’s annual assembly ends with agreement on funding, and an array of health topics

WHO’s 76th health assembly closed Tuesday, May 30, having addressed a vast array of issues, including behavioural sciences; best buys for non-communicable diseases; diagnostics; disabilities; drowning prevention; emergency, critical and operative care; food micronutrients; indigenous health; infection prevention and control; maternal and child health; medical

June 5, 2023

Green Hushing: Notorious trend keeping sustainability efforts under wraps

Introduction Many companies do it. Some don’t realise they’re doing it. Others do realise but will not openly acknowledge it. In today’s world, sustainability has become a key consideration for individuals and organisations alike. With growing environmental concerns, consumers and stakeholders are increasingly seeking out

June 5, 2023

Unleashing potential: Africa Business Council’s drive to boost private sector participation in government procurement

The African Business Council has taken a bold step in pursuit of economic growth and empowering local businesses. The council is championing a game-changing initiative that calls for 40% of all government procurements across the 55 African countries to be allocated to the African private

June 5, 2023

Kenya’s transition to sustainable energy

The negative impact on climate change by human activities has been a topic of discussion for a long time. Advancement of technology led to new methods of exploration and use of energy resources. Parties to the Paris Agreement committed to pursuing efforts that will see

June 5, 2023

How Kenyan millennials and Gen Z are shaping the future of legacy media: An analysis of a report on media consumption patterns by AKU media school

The release of the report titled “Media Consumption In An Evolving Digital World: Millennials And Digital Natives’ Consumption Habits And Implications For Legacy Media In East Africa” by the Media Innovation Centre at Aga Khan University’s Graduate School of Media and Communications has provided valuable

June 5, 2023

Progress in Kenya-US Bilateral trade talks: United States Trade Representative’s proposal on key agreement areas

As negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement between Kenya and the US under their Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP) continue, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released summaries of texts proposed on the areas covered by the agreement.  One of these, the Services

    Who is Who

  • WHO IS WHO- New Kemsa Board Chairperson Irungu Nyakera

    In a bid to rectify the deep-rooted corruption and mismanagement of medical supplies within the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (Kemsa), President William Ruto appointed a new board chairperson, Mr Irungu Nyakera. With a track record of academic excellence and a diverse professional background, Mr Nyakera

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  • Safaricom confirms Fawzia Ali as Chief Consumer Business Officer

    Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa has appointed Fawzia Ali as Chief Consumer Business Officer effective 15th March 2023. Ms Ali has held this role in an acting capacity since July 2022 and has provided exemplary leadership and inspiration to the team during this period. In a

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  • CHANGES AT THE HELM OF THE KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY (KRA)

    The Kenya Revenue Authority on Thursday, 23rd February 2023 communicated the new management team after the resignation of Githii Mburu. In addition to his departure, other Commissioners were replaced. These include; Lilian Nyawanda (Commissioner, of Customs and Border Control), Terra Saidimu (Commissioner, Intelligence & Strategic

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