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I&M Bank Limited has partnered with Mastercard to roll out several new world class debit and credit cards targeted at corporate C-Suite professionals and high-net-worth clientele.

The range, which will be rolled out in phases, consists of the Mastercard World Elite, Mastercard World Debit and Credit, Mastercard Platinum debit, Mastercard Corporate Standard, and Corporate World cards. 

Cardholders, depending on the category, will enjoy a host of privileges including luxury travel benefits like free unlimited airport lounge access, premium memberships for hotel, airlines, car rental and chauffeur discounts, premium merchant offers and discounts at participating outlets, visa application and appointments booking service as well as card safety controls on the I&M On-The-Go mobile and internet banking application.

Additional benefits include comprehensive travel insurance cover which comprises of travel accident insurance, emergency medical evacuation and repatriation, and medical expenses, access to global emergency services for lost or stolen card reporting, emergency card replacement and emergency cash advance.

These card offerings come as exciting new additions to the Mastercard Platinum Multi-currency pre-paid card already offered by I&M Bank. With this suite, the bank is looking to delight its customers and their increasing demands for premium offers and benefits that match their lifestyle and provide exclusive access to a myriad of luxury travel and lifestyle benefits. 

“We are proud of this collaboration with Mastercard as it aligns with our business growth agenda, which looks to further penetrate the retail market segments through the provision of market-driven solutions. I&M Bank’s corporate strategy follows an ambitious digitization agenda and leveraging partnerships. Our partnership with Mastercard is a key enabler towards growing our online payments business.”  Kihara Maina, CEO of I&M Bank Limited, said.

''This partnership with Mastercard not only provides payment solutions that are convenient, reliable, and secure, but also gives our cardholders access to world-class lifestyle benefits and privileges,”  he added.

Shehryar Ali, Country Manager, East Africa at Mastercard said the partnership with I&M bank opens a world of premium and exclusive offerings to cardholders aimed at creating incomparable experiences. ''At the core of our product innovation and approach to partnerships is ensuring that cardholders can access unique advantages, lifestyle privileges and priceless travel benefits both at home and abroad. We are proud to further the digitization of the payments ecosystem in Kenya through meaningful collaborations such as this.” he said.

Mastercard says it is committed to connecting and empowering an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible and has made a global commitment to bring 1 billion people and 50 million micro and small businesses into the digital economy by 2025. By Nixon Kanali, Africa Business Communities

Francisco Madeira, the Special Representative of the African Union Commission Chairperson for Somalia (SRCC), has been asked to leave Mogadishu. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

The casket containing the body of former Speaker of Parliament Oulanyah arrives at Parliament on April 5, 2022. The legislators spoke fondly of their encounters with Oulanyah.  PHOTO/DAVID LUBOWA

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  • On Wednesday, the body of Oulanyah arrived at Kololo Independence Grounds for a State funeral and thereafter will be transported to his ancestral home in Lamogi Sub-county, Omoro District.

A few minutes past 8am yesterday, the hearse carrying the body of the fallen Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah, left Muyenga, his residence and proceeded to make its way to the House. 

The hearse was escorted by a convoy which included riders from the Uganda Bikers Association, a group where Oulanyah was a member since 2019.

As the convoy passed through different Kampala suburbs including Kibuli and Namuwongo, traffic was grounded to a standstill. Motorists, pedestrians and the business community operating along the roadsides paused to watch the convoy drive by while some pulled out their phones to take pictures and videos.  

The security personnel who were escorting the convoy kept pushing back individuals who were attempting to get close to the hearse to get a clearer look at the casket inside. 

Some broke down in tears while others formed clusters to discuss the fallen Speaker.

A few minutes past 9am, the convoy reached Parliamentary Avenue near National Theatre where the 62 Agago Bwola dancers together and members of Acholi Parliamentary Group (AGP) joined the convoy until the precincts of the south wing of Parliament’s gate. 

Once inside the Parliament premises, the casket (which was covered with a Uganda national flag) containing the body of Oulanyah was carried from the hearse by a team from A-Plus funeral management and then received by Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, her deputy Thomas Tayebwa, family members, legislators, and staff members. 

The casket was then carried to the main lobby where it was temporarily placed before being taken to the chambers for the special sitting for legislators to pay tribute.

Bowtie tribute


Inside the parliamentary chambers, many of the male legislators including Mr Tayebwa and the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Mr Mathias Mpuuga, wore bowties, the signature dress code of the fallen former Speaker, while the female MPs wore Gomesis. 

With the House filled to the brim, a tent was erected in the Parliament parking lot for those who could not access the parliamentary chambers to watch the proceedings from outside the chambers.
The sitting began at 10am with the some of the deceased’s family and other invited dignitaries also taking seats in the House to follow the proceedings.

A few family members opted to follow the proceedings from the main lobby while the parliamentary staff, security personnel, the Bwola dancers, and some members of the public, who were allowed access to Parliament, opted to sit in the tent.

As proceedings inside the chambers elicited emotions, outside in the tent, a number of visitors, mainly from Acholi Sub-region, could not hold back tears.

Inside Parliament, the legislators spoke fondly of their encounters with Oulanyah. 

However, the Kilak North MP, Mr Gilbert Olanya, stired the audience when he demanded that the allegations that Oulanyah was poisoned be thoroughly investigated.

This drew thunderous applause from the Bwola dancers, however, Mr Tayebwa promptly ruled Mr Olanya out of order and asked the Clerk to Parliament to expunge his submission from the Hansard. After this, the discussions reverted back to eulogising Oulanyah until the end. 

On Wednesday, the body of Oulanyah arrived at Kololo Independence Grounds for a State funeral and thereafter will be transported to his ancestral home in Lamogi Sub-county, Omoro District.

Compiled by Franklin Draku, Esther Oluka & Arthur Arnold Wadero Source: Daily Monitor
 

 

 

Wiper is pushing for party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to be Raila Odinga’s running mate in the coming presidential elections.

Addressing a meeting of aspirants eyeing the party’s ticket in Nairobi yesterday, Wiper leaders, including Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo Jnr and his Kitui counterpart Enoch Wambua, stated that Mr Musyoka deserved the running mate post owing to his influence and experience in national politics.

“Wiper will produce the next Deputy President in Kenya because we will be in government,” said Mr Kilonzo Jnr.

On his part, Mr Musyoka said:“I’m going to campaign for Raila like never before and those who are asking who is going to be the running mate, that is obvious”.

In a meeting that saw direct nomination tickets issued to unopposed candidates from different regions of the country, Wiper leaders said they will prioritise consensus to ensure the strongest candidate gets the ticket to guarantee victory in the elections.

Encouraging consensus

“Party machinery is encouraging consensus in the nomination process. Where there is no consensus, we will have to go to the nominations,” said Wiper National Election Board Vice chairperson (NEB) Mumo Matemo.

“We are all members of one party and if someone is stronger than you it’s better to support that member,” stated NEB chair, Agatha Sintolei.

“We need as many people in Parliament. Wiper is going to get the political party fund if we get as many seats as possible,” said the Makueni Senator.

The leaders told the aspirants that even though some may lose at the nominations, they should not lose hope since Wiper will be in the next government and they could benefit from other opportunities. However, Kalonzo’s push to be Raila’s running mate remains unofficial even as the coalition party continues with consultations on the matter.

The ODM leader recently said that selection of a running mate will be pegged on an individual’s resourcefulness in mobilising for votes.

“What is happening is that we will be consulting with my colleagues so that we get a running mate who will add value to the ticket as we move forward. It’s not a priority but an issue we are going to address at an appropriate time,” said Mr Odinga.

On how it will pick its candidates, UDP leader Cyrus Jirongo, who was present at the meeting, revealed that zoning in nominations will only take place in Nairobi and Mombasa counties. - Judah Ben-Hur, The Standard

Photo Courtesy, KDRTV

Mombasa based politician Ali Mwatsau has escaped death by a whisker after his car was sprayed 22 bullets by unknown gunmen.

Mwatsau was returning home following a prayer session when he was approached by gunmen in Tudor’s informal settlements, according to a police investigation.

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Additionally, reports indicate that the gunman fled the scene in two vehicles soon following the attack. The incident happened at around 10pm near JCC Buxton.

The aspirant however suffered major arm and leg injuries. He was rushed to the Mombasa Referral hospital for treatment.

Mwatsau is amining to replace Abdulswamad Nassir as the next Mvita MP in the August elections.

More to follow.. By Ezra Nyakundi, KDRTV

 

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