Category: Africa

Life and times of late Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima

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Born on February 12, 1973 in Blantyre, Malawi, Saulos Klaus Chilima was a father of two and served as Malawi’s vice president from 2014 until his death in a plane crash on June 10, 2024. Mr. Chilima was the first born child of Henderson Brown Chilima and Elizabeth Frances Chilima. His father worked as an aircraft engineer for air Malawi, now Malawi airlines. Chilima assumed office on 28 June 2020, after winning the majority alongside presidential candidate Lazarus Chakwera. Chilima also served as the Minister of Economic Planning and Development,…

Questions commonly asked before starting Piloting Career

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These are the questions students of Aviation school commonly ask. It is possible to become a pilot even if you don’t have a 20/20 vision. The required standard for each country varies but in most cases, you will be require to wear corrective lenses. The language of aviation internationally is English and it is recommended that you meet a level 4 English standard before becoming a pilot. Flight schools can assist you in taking an aviation language course. You don’t need a collage degree to become a pilot. All you…

How do you become a pilot in Kenya?

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Flying a plane as a pilot is one of the high-end careers that any optimistic young person in the process of pursuing his or her career can easily dream of. For that reason, it is important to have information on how to become one. First thing first, one needs to research what kind of pilot he/she wants to be and the licenses required. Some of the places you can get such information include websites like Aviation fly, YouTube, and forums that share ideas on piloting. One must also know the…

Bank of Baroda- Branches and Codes in Kenya

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Bank of Baroda (bank Code No:06 in Kenya) is an Indian government Public sector bank headquartered in Vadodara, Gujarat. It is the second largest public sector bank in India after State Bank of India. Based on 2023 data, it is ranked 586 on the Forbes Global 2000 list. Below are the Baroda Bank Branches and Codes Branch Code Branch name 017 Muthithi road 000 Nairobi Main 002 Digo Road, Mombasa 004 Thika 005 Kisumu 006 Sarit Centre 007 Industrial Area 008 Eldoret 009 Nakuru 010 Kakamega 011 Nyali Mombasa 012…

Absa Bank Branches and Codes

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In 1997 the name of the holding company, Amalgamated Banks of South Africa Limited was changed to Absa Group Limited, consisting of three main operating divisions. In 1998 the United, Volkskas, Allied and TrustBank brands were consolidated into a single brand, and Absa adopted a new corporate identity Below are the branch code for Absa Bank in Kenya – ABSA BANK CODE – 03 ABSA BRANCH CODE ABSA BRANCH 140 Two Rivers 007 Kericho Branch 008 Kisii Branch 009 Kisumu Branch 010 South C Branch 011 Limuru Branch 012 Malindi…

Standard Chartered Bank – Branch codes

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Standard Bank and Chartered Bank merged to become Standard Chartered in 1969. The bank has developed a distinctive network that stretches across core markets in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and beyond. Today, the bank has 83,000 colleagues working in 53 markets worldwide. Bank code – 02 Branch Code Bank Branch 000 Eldoret 001 Kericho 002 Kisumu 003 Kitale 004 Treasury Square 005 Kilindini 006 Kenyatta Avenue 008 Moi Avenue 009 Nakuru 010 Nanyuki 011 Nyeri 012 Thika 015 Westlands 016 Machakos 017 Meru 019 Harambee Avenue 053 Industrial Area…

Kenya Commercial Bank Branches and Codes

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KCB Bank Kenya Limited is a financial services provider headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. It is licensed as a commercial bank, by the Central Bank of Kenya, the national banking regulator. The bank has also been running Agency banking model. Parent organization: KCB Group Date founded: 2015 Headquarters: Kencom House, Moi Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya and KCB Plaza, Upperhill, Nairobi, Kenya Number of employees: 4901 Number of locations: 207 Branches, 399 ATMs, 12,724 Agents, 8023 merchant outlets (2020) Below are branch codes; BANK BRANCH CODE BRACH NAME 340 Karen Waterfront Platinum 341…

Kenyan Banks, their Paybill numbers and USSD codes

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Mobile banking has in the recent years proven to be very convenient as they are fast and one avoids going to either the ATM or the banking halls to make transitions. If you ever forget your banking Paybill or USSD code, here is the list; Bank Name Paybill Number USSD code KCB                        522522 *522# Commercial Bank of Africa                           880100 *654# Co-operative Bank           400200 *667#    Standard Chartered Bank 329329 *722#    Barclays Bank K LTD         303030 *224#    NIC Bank Limited                              488488 *488# / APP Family Bank Ltd 222111 *325#   …

Fast Growing Businesses in Kenya

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In Kenya,Several industries are experiencing rapid growth due to shifts in consumer behavior, technological advancements, and government initiatives. Keep in mind that the business landscape can change quickly, so it’s essential to conduct up-to-date research before making any decisions. Here are some fast-growing business ideas in Kenya that are gaining momentum: Renewable Energy: As the government and businesses seek to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, there’s growing interest in solar energy solutions, both for residential and commercial use. Healthcare and Telemedicine: The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for accessible healthcare.…