Joseph Bonyo
21 Articles
BONYO'S BONE: Higher education...how high?
Learning in Kenyan universities has become the proverbial bahati na sibu - a game of chance. Lecturers are constantly on strike, students frequently protesting, and lecture halls eerily empty. When they are not on the streets, they are battling financial constraints.
BONYO: Local investors a good starting point for investment forums
In Nyanza, investment conferences seem to be one such strategy that county governments are settling in to revive the fortunes of the region.Politically neglected for years and now finding its groove, what a better time to attract investors.
Friends turned foes: Vimal Shah goes after Nic Nesbit on a botched Ksh.100M deal in court
In the history of Bidco Africa and for celebrated industrialist Vimal Shah, the day May 24, 2023, would then albeit silently be etched in his life story. The two trusted accomplices would allegedly vanish with the money.The unending search for his money and friend would begin... unable to reach the...
BONYO: Chiefs in Climate Action - A Boost to Ecosystem Restoration
Under the Kenya Kwanza administration, NGAO has become central to the government’s operations, with the latest development placing chiefs at the forefront of climate action.This past Monday marked a noteworthy milestone that resonated deeply with my own passion for environmental conservation: the la...
Kenyan firm offers Ksh.25B in race to acquire Bamburi Cement
In an offer published in local dailies, Savannah Clinker says it will offer an additional Ksh1.8 billion to shareholders if the deal goes through.
Kenyan firm wants Central Bank to investigate Citi Bank
On the decision to report Citi Bank to the Central Bank of Kenya, AKL says it had raised a formal complaint with the lender as stipulated in the prudential customer guidelines but has not received a substantive response.
Kwale hotelier feted as a national hero
Kamani of Diani Reef Beach Resort and Spa was feted for his role in enterprise and industry. The recognition also cited his philanthropy in Kwale County where the beach hotel is located.
BONYO: Communication should be core in national government administration
Critical government officers in the administrative units should be able to speak for and on behalf of the government on a regular basis. This, need not wait for the office of the government spokesperson.
Cofek to sue over health of insurance firms
In letters seen by Citizen Digital, Cofek says a number of insurance firms in the country have been breaching the capital adequacy ratio. This, it notes, is putting policyholders at risk in the event the organizations go under.
Co-op Bank named Africa’s best SME financier
The lender received a gold award as the SME Financier of the Year in Africa at the global awards celebrated in Mumbai, India.