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After Kisumu, 748 Air Now Starts Mombasa Direct Flights

by Evans Terer
written by Evans Terer

Just days after unveiling passenger direct flights to Kisumu, renown airline 748 Air Services has announced the start of daily flights from Nairobi to the Kenya’s Coastal region of Mombasa and Diani.

In a statement sent to newsrooms, the airline stated that there will be two daily flights departing from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Moi International Airport in Mombasa.

There will be also one daily flight departing from JKIA Terminal 2 to Ukunda .

748 Air Services Managing Director Moses Mwangi said the aviation company wants to make domestic travel convenient and affordable with the introduction of the two routes.

According to the shared schedules for the new routes, the first flight will depart JKIA in Nairobi at 7.30 a.m. for Mombasa and leave the coastal city for the capital at 10.30 a.m.

The Nairobi-Diani flight will leave JKIA at 11:20am to arrive in Diani by 12:20 p.m.

According to Ahmed Jibril, 748 Air Services Chairman, the airline is utilizing the fast and versatile Dash 8-Q400 aircrafts with a capacity of 78 passengers on these routes with a return ticket cost starting from KEs 10,700.

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Good News To Travellers As 748 Air Launches Nairobi-Kisumu Route With Cheapest Package

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Travelling from Nairobi to Kisumu will not be the same again after renown airline 748 Air Services revealed plans to start flying the route.

According to a press statement sent to o newsrooms by the aviation company, the new Nairobi-Kisumu Route is set to be launched starting May 20, 2021.

The airline said this is part of its network expansion plans to allow it play a significant role in supporting growth of domestic tourism market and boosting the economy already hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to 748 air services managing director Mode Mwangi, the new Nairobi-Kisumu route will be the airline’s second domestic route within a year since venturing into the Mara.

The airline has been one of the leading aviation companies in flying people to the Mara, with many finding their packages attractive.


“This week we are launching our second domestic route within a year since we ventured into the Mara. Kisumu is a very important in our expansion plans and 748 Air will provide customers with great value option when we officially open the route, said 748 Mwangi.


748 Air Services Chairman, Mr. Ahmed Jibril said the new route will play an important role in facilitating more business and tourism opportunities as well strengthen the lake region as the top business hub.


The airline will be plying daily flights on the new route from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Kisumu International Airport.

Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Heritage and Culture, Amb. Dr. Amina Mohamed and Kisumu County Governor, Prof. AnyangNyongó will officiate the event
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Nairobi Hospital To Fire More Than 200 Workers

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Nairobi Hospital is set to fire more than 200 employees in a move aimed at cutting costs and clearing out staff implicated in a recent graft audit.

This is after the health facility received a nod from Court.

Justice Nzioki wa Makau dismissed a petition by Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels Educational Institutions Hospitals and Allied Workers (Kudheiha) saying it was premature since a letter by the management to the union dated March 10, was meant to open talks between the parties ahead of the restructuring plan.

The premier hospital wants to fire workers who either performed poorly or had been involved in unethical practices that were exposed in the recent forensic audit.

“Besides the staff affected by normal rationalisation, the hospital is disengaging with all staff who have perennial performance issues or were implicated in unethical practices during forensic audits,” the hospital said in a statement.

Kudheiha rushed to the Employment and Labour court to block the layoffs saying the move was targeting its members and the plan, which was disguised as restructuring, was done without following the mandatory procedures set out in the Employment Act.

But Justice Makau said since the letter was meant for dialogue, the proper solution in the case is to allow the union and the management to consult on the way forward.

Like other institutions in the country, Nairobi Hospital said it has been struggling financially amid swelling operational costs and lower revenues in the wake of an economic slowdown worsened by the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.

But in an affidavit, the secretary- general of the union Albert Njeru said operations at the hospital were going on as usual. He said the hospital has been experiencing shortage of beds as admissions for Covid-19 patients surged, in the last eight months. According to Mr Njeru, it was insincere of the hospital to say that business has been shrinking.

The hospital admitted writing the letter, which was copied to Cabinet Secretary for Labour, intending to reduce the number of staff. The court heard that there was nothing wrong to reduce staff because of economic downturn caused by Covid-19 pandemic.

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748 Air Services Announces Resumption Of Daily Flights From Wilson Airport To Mara

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Renown airline 748 Air Services has announced the resumption of its daily flights from Wilson Airport in Nairobi to the Maasai Mara.

In a press statement sent to newsrooms on Monday, May 3, 2021, the airline said that a return ticket to the Mara is currently going at only 206 US Dollars.

The announcement follows President Uhuru Kenyatta’s order on May 1, 2021 that relaxed a section of Covid-19 containment measures.

The head of state in his address made during the labor day celebrations at State House, Nairobi lifted the lockdown in five counties that had been marked as Disease Infected Zones (DIZ).

The announcement by 748 Air Services comes at a time the Wilder beast migration season is forthcoming, with the airline calling upon the local and international tourists to book now.


Bookings can made directly on 748 Air Services website www.748airservicesltd.com.


“We are encouraging local and international tourists to make bookings now as the peak season of Mara is approaching, “Said Moses Mwangi, Managing Director at 748 Air Services.


To ensure the safety of all their clients, COVID 19 Safety measures as per the Ministry of Health will be adhered to at all times.

For inquiries, please contact the airline at:sales@748airservices.com or call +254 769 185 851.

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Bluebird Aviation’s Charter Flights On High Demand As Requests Soar

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Bluebird Aviation’s private charter flights seem to be on a high demand.

This is evident following a slight rise in demand for the regional airline’s private charter flights since the outbreak of COVID-19.

The Covid-19 outbreak led to limited availability of commercial flights and health risks concerns.

According to Bluebird Aviation’s General Manager Captain Hussein Mohammed, while the usual private charterers have maintained their demand albeit at a reduced frequency, some airlines have witnessed additional demand for private charters from new clientele.

Through a press release sent to newsrooms, Captain Hussein Mohammed said travellers have been hesitant to utilize commercial flights , which has led to increased enquires .

“Whether its health risk concerns or just getting where you need to be, people and companies that have the means to fly privately, but had previously shunned it, are now looking at this alternative,” said Captain Mohammed.


Amid the rapid spread of the infectious disease and the declaration of a state of emergency in many countries, airlines have had to suspend passenger flights and cut schedules significantly, leaving most airlines with capacities below 50 per cent.

Regional airlines were also hit hard following president Uhuru Kenyatta’s directive to lock five counties .

The five counties that were termed as disease infected zones are Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado and Nakuru.

The air charter aviation sub-sector has however, proven its ability to adjust in the past and in the current situation and supports the fight against Covid-19 with what it does best: transporting people and goods to where they are needed.

Captain Mohamed also noted that the Charter flights have helped in medical evacuation, air lifting of medical equipment and staff, carriage of vaccines, repatriation of travellers and contributed to maintaining supply chains during the Covid-19 crisis.


Research has found out that the headrest on a passenger seat has the most filth. It has been concluded that nearly half of the surfaces swabbed on airline flights contained levels of bacteria and yeast that could put a person at risk of infection.


“If youre a person who may have flown privately a few times, or not at all, and never justified the time savings, privacy, efficiency, and pandemic exposure, the time is now to reconsider your travel plans,” said Captain Mohammed.

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Bluebird Aviation’s Cargo Flights To Continue Operating Normally

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Bluebird Aviation’s air Cargo flights will continue operating normally, the company has said.

Through a press release dated April 2, 2021,the airline welcomed all cargo bookings from international clients, including dispatch of vaccines to various parts of the East African region and beyond.

The decision follows a notice issued by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority-KCAA that came after President Uhuru Kenyatta issued a Presidential Executive Order No. 2 Dated 26th March 2021 which suspended pasesenger commercial flights in and out of five counties teemed as COVID-19 infected areas.

This was to help curb the spread of Covid-19 in the wake of the third wave.

“We wish to clarify that our cargo flights remain operational and will run normally.We therefore, welcome all cargo bookings from international clients including dispatch of Vaccines to various parts of the East African region and beyond,” the airline’s statement reads in part.

The airline further noted that it is ready to play an integral role in fighting the pandemic by accommodating the extra cargo capacity brought by demand for COVID-19 Vaccines.

However, the airline’s Humanitarian based services will continue.


Bluebird Aviation is the leading provider for scheduled, non-scheduled and ad-hoc air charter services within the Eastern and Central African region and beyond.


Bluebird Aviation has grown into one of the leading air charter companies in the region, catering for not only the humanitarian sector, but private and government institutions as well.

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748 Air Services To Continue Operating Wilson-Mara-Wilson Route

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

748 Air Services will continue with its scheduled flights to the Maasai Mara (Wilson-Mara-Wilson) and charter requests for International Tourists.

According to a press statement issued by the 748 Air Services team, the renown airline will fly all international tourists who have already booked with them to the Mara.

The airline has also welcomed all bookings from Camps and Lodges, Tour Operators and Travel Agents.

The move follows the Press Statement from Kenya Civil Aviation released on 26th March 2021 said domestic flights were set to operate until today (Monday, March 29), and thereafter cease any movements, following President Uhuru Kenyatta’s address regarding cessation of movement by road, air or rail in and out of five counties.

The five counties include Nairobi, Machakos, Kiambu, Kajiado and Nakuru.

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 International tourists arriving in Kenya, however, must adhere to COVID-19 protocols including presenting a COVID – certificate acquired no more than 96 hours prior to arrival in the country.

748 Air Services (K) Ltd is an Air Charter Company that holds an Air Operator Certificate and an imbedded Aircraft Maintenance Organization; both authorized by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.

748 Air Services. Photo/Courtesy

Since its inception, 748 Air Services (K) Ltd has grown into one of the most reliable air charter companies in the region, catering to the humanitarian sector, natural resource sector and government institutions.

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Sabatia MP Alfred Agoi On Spot Over Sh647 Million Tender Awarded To His Companies

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

A new row has emerged at the National Treasury following the award of a Sh647 million tender on 25 January 2020, to Kingsway Business Systems Ltd in consortium with Kobby Technologies, and Inplenion Eastern Africa Ltd, a firm associated with Sabatia MP Alfred Agoi.

The ADK led consortium filed a request for review at the PPARB on 8th February 2021. The National Treasury compromised a party to the consortium to file for a notice of withdrawal.

The Faith Waigwa-led board having considered the notice of withdrawal ruled that it did not have jurisdiction to consider the merits of the request for review.

It appears that the TNT designed a device to scuttle the review process by causing and pressuring a member of the consortium to file a withdrawal notice.

The review board suspended the review process claiming that it does not have the jurisdiction to hear the merit of the case thus allowing treasury to get away with hiding that the Kingsway consortium does not meet the specialization criteria and the mandatory disqualifying criteria in the tender provisions.

The Oracle Kenya office, in response to the national Treasury in a letter dated 2nd February 2020, and signed by the Country leader, Mr. Davis Bunei, does not categorically confirm the competency of Kingsway Consortium and only recognizes the Kingsway consortium partners as Resellers, without any service expertise, a mandatory requirement in the bid document.

The ADK led consortium in their appeal bases their claim for fraud on information available in the Oracle partner portal http://partner-finder.oracle.com/ , in which they assert that Kingsway and its consortium partners are not recognized as competent. The Lead Account Manager at Oracle, one David Ochieng confirms this very reference site, http://partner-finder.oracle.com/in an email response to Treasury on 15 Jan 2021, an email seeking to confirm the partner credentials of the Kingsway Consortium partners.

Exhibits supplied by treasury to the Review Board had conflicting due diligence dates and printout pages from the Oracle portal, Oracle had informed Treasury to locate whether the Kingsway consortium possessed the specialization.

Our paper followed the instructions provided by the exhibits provided by Treasury and after following the procedure to verify whether Kingsway consortium possessed the specialization affirmed the expertise page supported the claim that they did not have the specialization.

Instead, TNT was collaborating with the consortium to use as evidence of a solution page editable by Kingsway consortium as proof that had the specialization.

The ADK led consortium moved to the High Court seeking to nullify the award to the Kingsway led consortium for “The Provision of Onsite Support for IFMIS, an Oracle –based product”. The High court has since temporarily suspended the award to the consortium led by Kingsway Business Systems Ltd following a case filed by the rival Consortium ADK Technologies citing fraud in the tendering process.

According to records at Treasury Kingsway Business Systems Limited, listed directors include Simeon Ogendo, Seth Asuza Changilwa, Alfred Agoi Masadia and Beatrice Kosgei.

It is noteworthy that Kingsway Technologies was irregularly awarded another Tender TNT//025/2020-2021 on the 1st February, 2021 for the Development of the Public Investment Management Information Systems Ltd (PIMIS), an award that was challenged by GIBB AFRICA LTD, which the board directed for re-evaluation of Bids, in what seems to be a real sham to give treasury the lee-way to re-evaluate and award Kingsway Systems Ltd in the customary unusual manner.

ADK led consortium through lawyer Duncan Kiprono wants the high court to compel the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board) PPARB) to review the case afresh on merits. He has listed PPARB as respondent while the PS National Treasury and Kingsway Business Systems are listed as interested parties.

On 6th March 2021, Justice Jairus Ngaah issued an order temporarily stopping the Treasury from awarding the contract. According to suit papers, ADK Consortium claims that Kingsway Business Systems Limited has been providing to the National Treasury with Group Personal Accident services for the last 10 years but not IT services.

ADK claims that in March 2020 Kingsway purchased an entry-level partnership from Oracle in what appears to be credential acquisitions in preparation for the tender.

“Based on the evaluations of Oracle Partner Finder’s website; Kingsway Consortium does not have the Customer references, the Implementation experience, the resources and the development skills and the know how to support the IFMIS Application and the extensive planning and budgeting application for Public Finance Management as required in the bid document,” ADK says.

ADK’s Project Manager, in their affidavit adds; “I verily believe that the procuring entity might have engaged in a flawed procurement process and acted against the laid down laws and procedures, to tilt the scales to enable them carry out a sham procurement process and act in breach of the provisions of law in order to favour Kingsway Business Systems.”

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748 Air Services Spurs Domestic Tourism As It Partakes In 5-Day Tourism Fair

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Renown aviation company 748 Air Services is partaking in the five-day Holiday 2021 Tourism Fair for the first time.

The event will be held at the Sarit Expo center from starting today (Wednesday, March 17) to March 21, with the aim of promoting domestic tourism.

In a statement by Managing Director Moses Mwangi, 748 Air Services will be showcasing several affordable flight and accommodation packages that locals can take advantage of for a chance to explore the exotic Maasai Mara.

748 Air Services stand at the 2021 Tourism Fair currently being held at the Sarit Expo center

Majority of the population visiting Maasai Mara are International Tourists who travel as far as 10,000 Kilometres, with the locals preferring the coastal areas as the destination of choice.

“We are promoting Mara as the destination of choice in order to encourage Kenyans to explore one of the wonders of the world. Through our competitive  return flight rate of USD $206, Kenyans can access the Mara from Nairobi in 45 minutes,” said Mr Mwangi.

Attendees of the five-day fair will get a chance to win Fly748 Mara goody bags and learn more about our exciting packages to the Majestic Maasai Mara.

 748 Air Services ventured into the Wilson- Maasai Mara route late last year to promote local tourism.

748 Air Services (K) Ltd is an Air Charter Company that holds an Air Operator Certificate and an imbedded Aircraft Maintenance Organization; both authorized by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.

Since its inception, 748 Air Services (K) Ltd has grown into one of the most reliable air charter companies in the region, catering to the humanitarian sector, natural resource sector and government institutions.

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Co-operative Bank Trying To Secretly Fleece School’s Resources, Take Over Hard-earned Investments

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The Excellence School, a pre-primary, Primary and High School located in Lavington, Nairobi is crying foul after the Co-operative Bank of Kenya allegedly tried to fleece its resources.

According to the documents seen by Dailytrends.co.ke, the school has been repaying a loan facility on asset finance under the Co-operative Bank.

The school, according to the documents, only has one loan that it is currently repaying, after two successful moratoriums during the Covid-19 period in May and September 2020 respectively.

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On February 15, 2021, the school’s account with Co-operative Bank was debited Ksh491,000 for the same.

However, Co-operative Bank went ahead and attached the school on Credit Reference Bureau (CRB),and indicated that the school had three loan facilities, instead of one.

The school is also concerned that Co-operative Bank has been carrying out multiple and arbitrary debits on their account without authorization.

The school is now worried that the bank is secretly planning to fleece their resources or frustrate and intimidate them so that their hard-earned resources can be taken over.

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The school raised the matter with the bank via social media on March 2, with the bank promising to follow up on the matter before getting back to the school.

But speaking to Dailytrends.co.ke on Friday, March 12, Moses Wokono, the Principal Director at The Excellence School confirmed that the bank had not responded on the issue.

Mr Wokono confirmed that he had met with the Bank’s manager, but by Friday March 12, he had not received any positive feedback.

“I raised the issue with the Bank’s manager, but I have not yet received the status of the loan. I have just received a call from them, let me see if they will issue me with the status,” he said.

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International Women’s Day: Infinix Ignites #SHEPOWER In Fast-growing Tech Space

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

In line with this year’s International Women’s Day 2021 (IWD 2021) theme #ChooseToChallenge, three superwomen from the fast-growing smartphone brand Infinix looks to share their personal story in challenging biases and misconceptions within the tech space through a #SHEPOWER video released by the company.

Research shows that diverse teams perform better and are more innovative, often suggesting promising results for business.

Despite so, the lingering issue of gender disparity between male and female representation in the technology industry continues to be a hot topic for many activists, government authorities, and public-alike.

The #SHEPOWER in Infinix

Founded in 2013, Infinix is a frontrunner in combining stylish designs and cutting-edge smartphone technology in their products.

As a brand who aims to connect with the youths via their product innovation, the brand is also not one to shy away from burning social challenges – in this case, empowering women to take a stance in some of the most challenging environment. This time it is encouraging some of those women to share their stories. 

The #SHEPOWER means lot of more meaningful to Infinix than many other brands as the company seeks not only to foster the technological and innovative development of some of the less-privileged regions, it seeks to advocate for social changes by promoting gender equality, as much as we don’t want to admit, some parts of the world aren’t very friendly to women who want to develop a career of their own.

While Kenya scores 81 (out of 100) on the Women, Business and the Law 2020 index and ranks 109 out of the 153 countries in the Global Gender Gap Report 2020 with 0.671, significant inequalities between males and females in education attainment, health outcomes, representation in parliament, and participation in the labor market remain.

For this year’s IWD, as Infinix highlights the back stories of its three superwomen, Infinix Kenya through the #SHEPOWER will also be celebrating the women in the Techspace in Kenya who have broken the gender barrier in what is a male dominated industry.

These women have come up with Tech related ideas that are transforming the society, role models that are encouraging a new generation of women in tech.

With the continued drive to innovation, they have contributed in Tech Talks (e.g TED) and have received recognition for their outstanding tech innovations e.t.c. Juliana Rotich is  a technologist, strategic advisor, entrepreneur, futurist, keynote speaker and a Venture Partner in Africa Technology Ventures (ATV).

Judith Ogiwar is an African entrepreneur who uses technology as a tool to empower youth and young women. She is a co-founder of Akirachix; a revolution for African women and technology. Ory Okolloh is an activist, lawyer, and blogger.

She has worked as the Policy Manager for Africa with Google and has been featured in several magazines among them being Time 100 and Forbes.

Martha Chumo is the founder of The Dev School. The The Dev School equips youths in Africa with computer programming skills and aids them build technology-based solutions to everyday challenges.These women are some of the great spear headers leading women in the tech industry in Kenya.

Meet Shams Talaat, a 23-year-old marketer in Infinix, Iraq. Despite being in a place that has the lowest female employment rates in the world, Shams has always been a fighter when it comes to gender equality.

Last year, she marched hand in hand with male and female protestors down the streets of central Baghdad as one of the organisers of the gender equality rally which made international headlines.

“We want to feel heard, equal – and be free to represent our own voices,” said the young girl who have just graduated from Nahrain University, one of the top universities in Iraq.

“It’s uncommon for women to work in technology company here. Being part of this industry, in Infinix, in particular, means a lot to me because I am part of a vision that aims to provide great technology at an unbeatable price for my country. At the moment, I’m the only female member in my office – but I believe that things will change as we continue to promote a safe and inclusive working environment for aspiring women who wants to take a stab at the tech industry in Infinix,” continued Shams.

Another employee which shared her story comes from a transcontinental country where it spans the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia – the Arab Republic of Egypt, a place which ranked 136 out of 145 countries worldwide in gender equality.

Amani, the Head of Human Resources Department at Infinix, Egypt, has over 10 years of working experience under her belt. During her time with Infinix, Amani has been invited to attend the biggest HR conference in the middle east HRSE 2019 HR Summit and Expo.

“In Egypt, women are under tremendous societal pressure to get married and raise a child. Traditional Arabic culture sees us as weak and one that needs protection – even getting out of the house alone is a trouble for us. That’s why I take great pride in my work and what I’ve achieved so far,” shared Amani when asked about her views on common difficulties faced by female employees in their country.

Despite the scrutiny, she was able to excel in her performance: “It was very challenging in the beginning because the brand was growing so fast that I needed to establish a team and expand it by three times of its original size in such a short period.  Regardless, we did it in the end. Not only so, I also managed to finish my post graduate studies in Human Resource and Law while working. It’s truly a blessing.

While both Shams and Amani have demonstrated their resilience in face of challenging adversities, the last sharer comes from a place which represents a promising future for a highly progressive nation that has committed to itself to promoting greater gender equality in its once male-centric workforce – the People’s Republic of China. Jessica a 25-year-old mobile

structure design engineer at Infinix Shanghai is turning heads with her talent in what seemed to be “a man’s job”.

With a childhood dream to be a fashion designer, Jessica finds joy in putting her creativity and passion into every aspect of Infinix mobile design: “ It’s a dream come true in an unexpected way. I’m really glad that fashion plays a critical role in Infinix’s product creation – it gives me an opportunity to see my ideas come to life in an everyday product like smartphones.”

One of her greatest achievement includes a crossover project with popular mobile game PUBG where her designs were featured heavily on many prime advertisement spots.

Today, there are greater acceptance for women in the workforce globally. Infinix has never stopped to take challenges on, with a workforce of 42% women, it will continue to drive gender equality and diversity. It is not the ratio that counts but the culture of fostering diversity.

In fact, the COVID-19 pandemic has also sped up the marathon for women’s rights in multiple aspects. That being said, companies – in this case, those in technology sector – will still need to relook and improvise some of their efforts in promoting gender equality in the workspace to ensure a sustainable change.

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City Tycoon Ashok Rupshi Shah Ordered To Appear Before DCI

by Daily Trends
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Nairobi tycoon Ashok Rupshi Shah has been ordered to appear before the Directorate of Criminal investigations Gigiri for questioning over extortion and death threat he allegedly issued to a state witness.

Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Kennedy Cheruiyot ordered the businessman to present himself to the police after he appeared in court yesterday seeking to lift the arrest order issued against him last week.

He told the court he is willing present himself to the DCI Gigiri police station.

“I allow Ashok Shah who is before court now to present himself to DCI Gigiri before the end of today in default, the warrant of arrest that is against him shall remain in force,” ruled the Magistrate.

Cheruiyot further declined to lift the warrants of arrest against Shah co-suspects including the chairman of the Shree Cutchi Gujarati Hindu Union (SCGHU) Meghji Patel, Nilesh Bhavsharu, Mukesh Salva and Hirji Ramji Patel alias Harish Daria.

“For avoidance of doubt the warrant of arrest against other suspects remains in force,” he ordered. In his ruling, the Magistrate noted that the death threat allegations facing the suspects are serious since they may lead to defeat of justice.

The suspects through their lawyer David Oyatta had sought to lift the warrant of arrest against them saying that Shah co-accused persons are in Mombasa and would be presenting themselves before the police today.

But Prosecutor Kennedy Panyako opposed the application to have the warrant lifted saying that the conduct of the suspects are mischievous as they attempted to secure anticipatory bail at Kiambu High Court.

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Airline Industry To Start Picking Up In Last Half Of 2021, Bluebird Aviation Projects

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The aviation sector could start picking up towards the last half of the year 2021, Bluebird Aviation, a top regional airline has projected.

According to the Aviation General Manager, Captain Hussein Mohammed, there was a ray of hope for the aviation sector with the planned roll out of COVID-19 Vaccines despite the results of the pandemic which caused a total disruption in the aviation industry.

He added that flights capacity has remained less than 50 per cent for all airlines across, local, regional and international markets since the outbreak of coronavirus.

“Is it coming back? Yes it is coming back slowly, but a bit too slowly. By now it should be more than 50 per cent capacity. We hope that with Vaccination coming, the industry will start picking up in the last half of the year,” said Captain Mohammed.

A national traveller readiness surveys since the start of the global pandemic, commissioned by The National Tourism Crisis Steering Committee, the Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) released early February 2020 shows 65 per cent of travellers are willing and ready to start to travel again domestically compared to 34 per cent regionally and 25 per cent internationally.

However, the survey also indicated that majority of the respondents are extremely concerned with being quarantined at the destination (76 per cent) followed by contracting COVID-19 (61 per cent).

Captain Mohammed said travellers’ confidence to start travelling again could be best addressed through introduction of a Vaccination ‘passport’ to address the underlying concerns.

To stay afloat, BlueBird Aviation embarked on strategic marketing with prospective clients, reducing flight charter costs and harmonisation of salaries.

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Angry Customers Messages; Why You Should Avoid Cooperative Bank Like a Plague, Very Unreliable

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Cooperative Bank customers have expressed their disappointments in the way the bank has been serving them.

Cornelia Lemar
i lost 990 from my account,am trying to inbox you but you’re telling things i don’t understand
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Jacob Onyango
Wah! Mimi ile embarrassment nilipata na coop mbanking kwa matatu wacha tu. I told the conductor to give me his number so that I could send him cash directly from my account to his mpesa number. Wacha a return sms iseme ” service is un available” I had no cash in my pocket

Fred KE
Your cashless transaction are risky.. your mcoop app and *667# can fail you in the middle of transaction.. I experienced this last week and I now trust mpesa more than your mobile banking… Please improve on your services.

Keff Keffero
Kazi yenyu nikusema you are very sorry…you are very good at that

Andre Young Jr.
This is literally my fave when I learn that a client paid directly to my co-op account instead of giving me a cheque I bank elsewhere… Tears😭

Hargreaves Alumasa
Co-op Bank Kenya Why are you frustrating us? Mco-op cash is doing since yesterday

Irene Ogweny
how do u expect us to enjoy valentines day while you dont respond to my inbox?????am asking here for the last time,how many days does a cheque takes to mature from another bank to coop?and pliz stop asking me the amount, after all, it does not concern you.

Oliver Griézmaññ Chelsea
What’s wrong with this app of yours? I want to send my wyf money from my account directly to her account n I can only do that via the app. Why is it not working, yet *266# and *667# are all working? I want the funds to be deposited directly to her bank a/c and not mpesa, this is so annoying, this is Valentine’s and people need 💰!!!!!

Qanayo Anayo
I tried to apply for a top up in flexi after repaying for two months and coop denied me. Nameshanga sana. I only have one month to fully repay. Bado nashanga

Ayub Meshack
For almost three months now I haven’t used my a/c because mobile banking isn’t working,ety can’t get my details online

Kui Anne
How long does it take to get a business ATM card, I opened my business bank account on December 17th from kikuyu branch and am yet to get an ATM card 2 months later?

Protus Nyakina Omwenga
Ihave aloan of two month installment ,if iclear the first installment can i top up two month top salary ,,the other question if igot two month salary loan on 6feb2021,and if ipay the first instalment on 8march 2021,can i top up again or you will say my count is negative 5000,for example.

Samuel Gaikuru
I have an issued. I currently do not receives any coopbank message(s) in my sim card as i earlier before. I cannot withdraw money directly from my m-coop cash at coopbank agent because i cannot receives any message from coopbank. My ATM card is very far away. And the only way forward is sending money from my m-coop cash to my m-pesa. Kindly helped.

Raymond Olende
Why keep people waiting online for hours ?
I made a wrong transaction I Inbox you.
This is the second time the last time you did the same and I lost my cash since no one answered my call nor reply to my mail. You’re such a disappointment

Samuel Irungu Precious
The only bank that takes 5days to cash a cheque.
Disappointed with 10000others😭

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748 Air Services Partners With Travel Agents To Shore Up Valentine’s Bookings To Maasai Mara

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Renowned aviation company, 748 Air Services has announced a partnership with travel agents to shore up Valentine’s celebrations bookings to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve.

In the last quarter of 2020, the airline strategically partnered up with various lodges and camps in the Mara and increased frequency of flights to boost domestic tourism.

748 Air Services has signed packages with Keekorok Lodge, Mahali Mzuri, and Sarova Mara among others to create a memorable experience in one of the world’s sublime wonders.

The airline currently has flight and accommodation packages covering return flights, full-board accommodation, game drives and round airstrip transfers. These packages can be booked directly from www.748airservicesltd.com

“At the moment bookings for Valentine’s are low. We are now meeting prospective travel agents with the hope of enhancing our bookings,” said Mr. Jibril, 748 Air Services Chairman.

A national traveller readiness survey and the largest since the start of the global pandemic, commissioned by The National Tourism Crisis Steering Committee and the Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) shows that 65 per cent of travellers are willing to travel again domestically, compared to regionally(34 per cent) and Internationally (25 per cent).

748 Air Services operates daily flights to the Mara with rates now pegged at USD $206 per person for a return ticket from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport.

“We are offering competitive rates to the Mara compared to other airlines operating from Wilson Airport,” said Mr. Jibril.

The airline strives to maintain higher safety standards on ground and on air. For instance, the Manufacturer Standards and Kenyan Regulations accepts that the Cessna Grand Caravan can be flown by one pilot. However, our stringent company procedure stipulates that the aircraft must be flown by two pilots.

“Our Crew are highly qualified and experienced in flying to areas with both paved and unpaved runways. In addition, all our aircraft are insured in the London market, the most reputable insurance market globally.” Said Moses Mwangi, Managing Director,748 Air Services.

To ensure maximum protection against COVID-19, the airline has set up inflight COVID-19 procedures including fumigating the aircraft, taking passengers temperatures, thoroughly sanitizing before boarding and ensuring that everyone including the crew wears their masks correctly.

748 Air Services (K) Ltd is an Air Charter Company that holds an Air Operator Certificate and an imbedded Aircraft Maintenance Organization; both authorized by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.

Since its inception, 748 Air Services (K) Ltd has grown into one of the most reliable air charter companies in the region, catering to the humanitarian sector, natural resource sector and government institutions.

We lead the flock, with expedient delivery of cargo to remote destinations, or comfortable and safe transportation of passenger.

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Kiligrit Raise Ksh 2.1 Million In Campaign Towards Feeding Programme For The Elderly

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Kiligrit, a group of senior citizens have completed phase 1 of a month-long campaign to raise KES 5 Million (USD $50,000) towards Mama Ibado Charity’s Seniors’ Feeding Program.

Through a five-day hike to Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, the group managed to raise KES 2.1 Million representing 42 per cent of the targeted amount.

Col (Rtd) Hussein Farah


“We climbed to the top without much problem. Unlike the last time we were there and a number of us had to withdraw at some level, this time we were much determined and persevered the tough winds of between 80-100 Kilometres per hour” said the team’s leader, Col (rtd) Hussein Farah.
The team managed to scale 19,341ft (5,895M AMSL).

Major (Rtd) Hussein Mohammed – Chairman Kiligrit Group

Kiligrit Chairman, Major (Rtd) Hussein Mohammed, called on Kenyans in the country and in the diaspora to engage in this noble initiative to help restore dignity of vulnerable senior citizens.

“It has been tough, challenging and gruelling. We had to nagivate the strong winds but we are grateful we climbed and here we are. We landed safely. We are now calling on Kenyans from all walks of life to rally behind this magnanimous campaign to support less fortunate seniors in our society,” said Major (Rtd) Hussein Mohammed.

“Thank you so much for being great role models and setting incredible standards for the society and for partaking in this glorious campaign, for maintaining your humanity and voluntarily contributing to the eradication of the incapacitating scourge that is hunger,” said Justice Mohamed K. Ibrahim when he handed the team gold certificates to the eight members.

Mama Ibado Charity is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a goal of raising KES 25,000,000 (USD $250,000), that will be used to increase their support from 650 beneficiaries under the Seniors Feeding Programme to 1,000.

“As we move to the next decade, we want to reach out to more vulnerable senior citizens to improve their wellbeing and living standards as part of our big mission of restoring their dignity,” said Mama Ibado Charity Founder, Ahmed Jibril.


Kiligrit members who participated in the expedition were led by BlueBird Aviation Director, and the late President Daniel Moi’s former pilot, Col (Rtd) Hussein Farah.
Other participating members were Major (Rtd) Hussein Mohammed, Col (Rtd) Abdulbari Abdirahman, Abdiwahid Biriq, Abdikadir Sheikh Hassan, Mohamud Duale, Hassan Shariff Alwy and Omar Meegagg.

Supreme court judge Mohammed Ibrahim

MIC is celebrating a decade of helping senior citizens restore their dignity through impact projects including seniors feeding programme,seniors housing programme and annual elderly medical camps.

Mama Ibado Charity (MIC) is an independent, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) formed from humble beginnings in 2011 with a sole objective: restoring dignity and hope to our seniors.
Since its launch, Founder Ahmed Jibril and his team of dedicated MIC volunteers have expanded from feeding 50 seniors in 2011 in Isiolo County, to 650 seniors in Isiolo and Kakamega Counties in less than a decade.

This charity was created in honour of the memory of Mama Ibado Haji Osman, who dedicated her life to fight against the poverty and the hardships experienced by many amongst her elderly peers and their families. She has left behind a legacy that continues to echo across the region to this very day.

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