Equity Life Assurance named life insurance company of the year at Think Business Awards

Samson NderiJuly 12, 2025

Equity Life Assurance Kenya Limited (ELAK) has been named Life Insurance Company of the Year at the 15th edition of the Think Business Insurance Awards held in ...

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Bancassurance leaders call for regulatory reforms to boost Kenya’s insurance growth

Makena Ndung'uJuly 12, 2025

Stakeholders in the Bancassurance sector have called for regulatory reforms to match the pace of innovation in the insurance industry. Speaking during the 3...

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Run for Seniors charity race raises Ksh. 11M to support 1,000+ elderly Kenyans

Makena Ndung'uJuly 12, 2025

More than 1,000 runners took part in the Run for Seniors charity race to raise funds for elderly Kenyans. The race was organized by Mama Ibado Charity (MIC). ...

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3 Captain Morgan cocktails to try on World Rum Day

Makena Ndung'uJuly 12, 2025

This World Rum Day, celebrated every second Saturday of July, is a global tribute to the rich history, diverse flavours, and cultural significance of rum. Fo...

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Safaricom Hook hosts automobile engineering masterclass for 3,000 youth in Nyeri

Staff WriterJuly 12, 2025

Safaricom, through its youth platform Safaricom Hook Circle, recently hosted an Automobile Engineering Masterclass at the Nyeri National Polytechnic. The mas...

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Absa expands shariah banking with launch of La Riba Timiza & La Riba Card

Samson NderiJuly 12, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has enhanced its Shariah compliant banking product with the launch of La Riba Timiza and Absa La Riba Card. La Riba Timiza is a mobile ba...

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IWG to expand Kenya footprint with 8 new workspace centres by end of 2025

Samson NderiJuly 12, 2025

International Workplace Group (IWG) will double its footprint in the country by the end of 2025, with eight new workspace centres planned across Nairobi, Kiambu...

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Jesse Mwenda launches portable recording studio to empower Kenyan artists

Samson NderiJuly 12, 2025

Studio Can-V has launched its first portable music hub in Nairobi, transforming shipping containers into a fully equipped recording studio for Kenya’s next gene...

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Frame by Frame Festival to showcase 36 Films from across the Africa & the diaspora

Samson NderiJuly 12, 2025

Kalabars, the on-demand video platform by Creatives Garage, has announced the official launch of the inaugural Frame by Frame Festival. The new festival is dedi...

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Liboi and Kayrop release spirited Afro-House anthem “Twende Sote”

Makena Ndung'uJuly 12, 2025

African contemporary singer Liboi has teamed up with Kenyan Afro House Music Producer and DJ Kayrop to release Twende Sote. The single is from their forthcoming...

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5 ways Kenya’s Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill will transform crypto payments

Staff WriterJuly 12, 2025

Kenya is once again setting the pace for digital finance innovation in Africa. Building on the runaway success of M-Pesa, the country’s updated 2025 Virtual Ass...

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Roam & Fortune Credit partner to launch electric motorcycle financing in Kenya

Samson NderiJuly 12, 2025

Roam has partnered with Fortune Credit to launch a financing program aimed at unlocking access to electric motorcycles for both individuals and businesses. The ...

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Karen Basiye on 15 years of M-PESA Foundation’s transformative impact in Kenya

James WamathaiJuly 12, 2025

In an exclusive interview, Karen Basiye, Safaricom's Director for Sustainable Business and Social Impact, offered a compelling look into the enduring legacy and...

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Drama-thriller Qware, to debut on Maisha Magic Plus on July 20

Samson NderiJuly 11, 2025

Maisha Magic Plus has announced that Qware, a gripping new drama-thriller will premier on July 20th. Qware follows the life of Leila Simba (Vanessa Okeyo, Se...

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SMEs in Unilever’s supply chain to benefit from Ksh. 2.4B financing from Equity Bank

Samson NderiJuly 9, 2025

Unilever and Equity Bank have partnered to offer a Distributor Financing Solution, designed to strengthen manufacturing supply chains. This initiative is par...

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Network International & Odoo launch one-stop payment platform for African SMEs

Samson NderiJuly 9, 2025

Network International (Network) has partnered with Odoo to deliver seamless and omnichannel payment experiences for SMEs in Africa. The collaboration will se...

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TaiFintech to resell Stanchion’s payment solutions in Kenya

Samson NderiJuly 9, 2025

Stanchion has announced a new reseller partnership with TaiFintech Kenya, expanding access to Payment Fabric solutions across East Africa. “We are seeing a g...

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Tourism Ministry & hotel sector unite to drive sector growth, targets 5.5M visitors

Samson NderiJuly 9, 2025

Kenya’s tourism stakeholders have committed to forging a united front in addressing sector challenges and accelerating progress toward the national target of 5....

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Daniel Nduva wins inaugural PGK Equator Tour event at Ruiru Sports Club

Samson NderiJuly 9, 2025

Daniel Nduva has won the inaugural PGK Equator Tour event that was held at Ruiru Sports Club. Nduva, representing Team Visa, emerged as the champion after a fie...

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Tatu City’s TATUWASCo named best private water company in Kenya by WASREB

Samson NderiJuly 9, 2025

Tatu City Water and Sanitation Company (TATUWASCo) has won two, Best Private Utility Company of the Year and Excellence in Corporate Governance for Utility Prov...

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M-Pesa Foundation provides free medical care to over 6,500 in Homa Bay & Busia

Samson NderiJuly 9, 2025

M-Pesa Foundation has hosted medical camps in Homa Bay and Busia counties providing crucial medical services to over 6,500 patients. The medical camps are in pa...

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How chamas & SMEs can access loans from Equity Bank through Pamoja Banking

Samson NderiJuly 9, 2025

Equity Bank has positioned its Pamoja Banking service to offer a suite of financial solutions designed to empower groups and individuals. It offers financial so...

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NCBA empowers exporters & importers to navigate a shifting Global economy

Samson NderiJuly 9, 2025

NCBA hosted leaders from across sectors in a forum aimed at equipping them with insights on navigating economic uncertainty, optimizing liquidity, and achieving...

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Absa employees mentor youth & plant trees in 150+ schools

Samson NderiJuly 9, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya kicked off a two-day staff-driven initiative aimed at making a positive difference in over 150 secondary schools and colleges across the country...

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DStv & GOtv prices go up in Kenya while Showmax subscriptions prices go down

Samson NderiJuly 9, 2025

MultiChoice in Kenya has announced a price adjustment for its DStv, GOtv, and Showmax packages, effective August 1st, 2025. DStv and GOtv will see price increas...

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Peter Ayiro should be jailed for grooming children at Alliance Girls

Makena Ndung'uJuly 5, 2025

The Teacher and the System by Christine Mungai bravely exposes a disturbing pattern of alleged misconduct by a long-serving teacher, Peter Ayiro, at the Allianc...

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Tatu City launches Jabali Towers, projecting up to 25% returns for investors

Staff WriterJuly 5, 2025

Tatu City has announced the official opening of Jabali Towers, an investment grade high-rise real estate project. Jabali Towers is located in Tatu Central, T...

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Magical Kenya Mountain & Trail Series kicks off in the Aberdare Range

Samson NderiJuly 5, 2025

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is positioning the Aberdare Range as a flagship destination for hiking and adventure tourism, as part of efforts to elevate the Ce...

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Roam & Keep It Cool launch cold-chain distribution network with solar power & electric bikes

Samson NderiJuly 5, 2025

Roam and Keep It Cool (KIC) have partnered to launch a cold-chain distribution network, powered by solar-powered refrigeration and electric delivery motorcycles...

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New era at UN Global Compact Kenya as Absa CEO Abdi Mohamed takes over as Chair

Samson NderiJuly 5, 2025

UN Global Compact Network Kenya has announced changes in its board, marking a new chapter in advancing corporate sustainability in Kenya. Abdi Mohamed, Chief...

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AI connectivity: Bridging the gap between data and decision-making

Samson NderiJuly 4, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) transforms raw data into actionable insights. Enterprises are strategically deploying AI to drive innovation, improve customer expe...

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NCBA SACCO forum tackles governance as SACCOs lose Ksh. 3B annually to fraud

Samson NderiJuly 3, 2025

NCBA has today hosted its annual SACCO Banking Customer Empowerment Forum at Serena Hotel, Nairobi. The forum brought together leaders across Kenya’s cooperativ...

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BrighterMonday report reveals critical gap in AI and digital Skills

Samson NderiJuly 3, 2025

A new report by BrighterMonday Kenya has revealed that up to 65% of hard skills listed for the most common jobs in the country can now be automated by AI. The f...

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Over 50 Kenyan pros tee off in inaugural PGK Equator Tour at Ruiru Sports Club

Samson NderiJuly 3, 2025

The Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK) Equator Tour has officially kicked off today at Ruiru Sports Club. More than fifty of Kenya’s professional golfers are t...

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KNH tackles power costs & outages with EIB Global backed solar plan

Samson NderiJuly 3, 2025

The European Investment Bank’s development arm, EIB Global, will help Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) expand and green its energy supply. EIB Global will advis...

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With health reform underway, Kenya asks more of employers

Staff WriterJuly 3, 2025

Kenya is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation in how it finances healthcare. The country’s new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), launched in late ...

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Kenya Airways expands UK footprint with new direct flights to London Gatwick

Samson NderiJuly 3, 2025

Kenya Airways (KQ) has officially launched direct flights from Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to London's Gatwick Airport (LGW). The inaug...

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Healthcare boost for Machakos as 120-bed Tala Hospital opens its doors

Samson NderiJuly 3, 2025

The Tala Hospital has officially been opened in Tala town, Machakos County offering a wide range of outpatient, diagnostic, and specialist services. It has a...

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Rethinking banking partnerships in a complex regional economy

Staff WriterJuly 3, 2025

Across Sub-Saharan Africa, businesses are navigating an economic environment shaped by evolving global and regional forces. Currency movements, changing capital...

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Why skills development is no longer optional in africa’s creative sector

Staff WriterJuly 2, 2025

From the steady roar of Nollywood productions to Nairobi fresh productions, African animators and digital storytellers are catching eyes on worldwide screens, a...

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Students champion insurance & wealth Creation at the Kenya Music Festival 2025

Staff WriterJuly 2, 2025

Students at the 2025 Kenya Music Festivals (KMF) are not only showcasing their artistic prowess but also actively championing the importance of insurance adopti...

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Safaricom customers can now redeem Bonga Points to buy biodigesters

Samson NderiJuly 2, 2025

Safaricom has announced that their customers can now redeem their Bonga Points to acquire biodigesters. They can also donate points to farmers across Kenya to e...

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