Here is how to make your company a pet-friendly business
It’s no secret that more and more UK businesses are becoming pet friendly. Though it used to be frowned
upon, we’re happy to report that having our furry frien...
Safaricom feted for Net Zero efforts at the 2021 EA Climate Action awards
Safaricom has received an honorary recognition from the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) East African Climate Action Awards. The company ...
Industrial real estate more profitable across Africa according to Knight Frank report
A new Knight Frank industrial report has revealed that industrial real estate across Africa are commanding 12% yield on average compared to 9% for retail and of...
vivo Y33s smartphone is now available in the Kenyan market to retail at Ksh. 23,999
Smartphone brand, vivo, has launched its latest mid-range smartphone in Kenya, the vivo Y33s priced at Ksh. 23,999.
The smartphone features a 50 MP rear came...
KEMSA dispatches medical supplies to 66 health facilities in Kirinyaga County
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) in partnership with the Kirinyaga County Government has dispatched 7 trucks with medical supplies worth more than K...
Paul Ndichu and Eddie Ndichu to step aside from Wapi Pay pending investigations
The Board of Directors of Wapi Pay, have announced that the company's co-founders, Paul Ndichu who is the Chief Executive Officer and Eddie Ndichu who is an Exe...
Ole Sereni releases statement in alleged assault case involving Paul Ndichu and Eddie Ndichu
The management of Ole Sereni Hotel has released a statement after businessman Eddie Ndichu and his twin brother Paul Ndichu were accused of allegedly assaultin...
Eddie Ndichu steps down from the Association of Fintechs Board to allow for investigations into his alleged assault case
The Board of the Association of Fintechs in Kenya has responded to the controversial assault allegation against the Ndichu brothers. In a press statement, the B...
Equity Chess Club retains Best Corporate Team trophy in Mombasa
The Equity Chess Club has successfully defended its best Corporate Team title at the Mombasa Chess Derby held during the Huduma holiday weekend.
Equity's Mat...
Ashoka & Worldreader embark on a youth changemakers initiative
Ashoka has collaborated with Worldreader to launch the Ashoka Worldreader Changemaker Collection. The initiative was launched at an event held at the Kenya Nati...
KNH commemorates 120 years of operation in Kenya
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) is celebrating 120 years of service in Kenya. Founded in 1901, KNH is the biggest and oldest referral hospital in Kenya.
The...
KISFF partners with the Safinaz Foundation to launch the 2021 Sports Film Festival
The Kenya International Sports Film Festival (KISFF) has announced its partnership with the Safinaz Foundation during the 4th edition of KISFF 2021, Africa's Pr...
I&M Bank & Backbase partner to launch the ‘I&M On The Go’ digital banking platform
I&M Bank Kenya has partnered with digital banking software provider, Backbase, to develop a digital platform that aims to enhance the its digital banking ex...
All Southern Bypass interchanges to be closed on Oct 31 for the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon
Standard Chartered has announced road closures for the physical marathon set for 31st October, 2021. The physical marathon will be limited to 2,500 elite runner...
Kepple Africa to pull out from Wapi Pay after founders Eddie Ndichu & Paul Ndichu allegedly assault woman
Kepple Africa Ventures has announced that it plans to pull out from it's investment in fintech company Wapi Pay. This is after the founders, brothers Eddie Ndic...
Budding actresses Michelle Tiren & Bryanna Wanjiku shine in new ‘Famous’ series on Showmax
In the first episode of the music drama series Famous, now streaming on Showmax, Nikita struggles to remain relevant in an industry that is too eager to move on...
Nairobi Business Ventures acquires 4 Kenyan Firms for Ksh. 3 Billion
Nairobi Business Ventures (NBV), a retailer of shoe and leather accessories has completed the 100% acquisition of four businesses in Kenya.
The Ksh. 3 billio...
Amitruck, WorkPay & Pezesha among 9 Kenyan startups selected to receive funding from Google Africa Investment Fund
Google has selected 50 startups drawn from Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Rwanda, Zambia, and Cote d’Ivoire to take part in the Africa...
Crypto company, Luno, now has 9 million customers in over 40 countries
Luno, a crypto company founded by Marcus Swanepoel and Timothy Stranex has achieved the milestone of reaching 9 million customers in over 40 countries. The rapi...
M-PESA services to be unavailable midnight Tuesday Oct 19 to 4am Oct 20
Safaricom through a statement has announced that it will be conducting a maintenance exercise on its mobile money platform M-PESA tomorrow, Tuesday 19th October...
Alaa Bawab appointed as head of Lenovo’s Infrastructure Solutions unit in Africa & Middle East
Lenovo has appointed Alaa Bawab as the new General Manager for Middle East and Africa (MEA) within the Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG).
In his ne...
5 superior qualities of the LG SolarDom microwave oven
Microwaves have quickly become an integral part of our kitchens. With the need for microwaves increasing, many different brand products have hit the market.
...
Tunisia is the winner of the Women’s Rugby Africa Cup tournament
The Tunisia women’s team is has emerged winner at the Rugby Africa Cup tournament held in Tunis, Tunisia. The team played Cote d’Ivoire, who had lost to Senegal...
Daddy Owen releases his 6th studio album, ‘Chapter IV’
Celebrated Gospel artist Owen Mwatia popularly known as Daddy Owen has launched his sixth studio album titled Chapter IV.
The 10-record Chapter IV album was ...
Autochek, an automotive tech company, officially launches in Kenya
Autochek, an automotive technology company, has officially launched its operations to Kenya as part of its pan-African expansion. The company has appointed Bilh...
Yamaha launches the FZ 150 & FZ 250 motorbikes in Kenya
With the demand for cost-effective and robust mid-category bikes on the rise, and with Kenyans looking for ways to commute, manufacturers have responded with th...
NBO Film Festival returns; to run hybrid format from November 3-4
The 4th edition of the NBO Film Festival will return to Nairobi from 3rd to 14th November, 2021 in a hybrid programme of physical and online events. The return ...
Prudential appoints Arjun Mallik, Gwen Kinisu & Raxit Soni to steer growth in East & Central Africa
Prudential, an Assurance company in Kenya, has appointed a new team to drive growth in East and Central Africa.
Arjun Mallik, formerly CEO of Prudential Ugan...
President Uhuru Kenyatta commissions new Cancer Imaging Centre at KU Hospital
President Uhuru Kenyatta has inaugurated the first publicly-owned comprehensive Integrated Molecular Imaging Centre for the diagnosis and treatment of Cancer in...
Eddie Ndichu & Paul Ndichu accused of allegedly assaulting a woman at Ole Sereni Hotel
Businessman Eddie Ndichu and his twin brother Paul Ndichu has been accused of allegedly assaulting a woman who turned down their advances down at Emara Ole Ser...
Àlọ́ is calling out for applications to its 2021 Writers Initiative
Àlọ́ is an international writers initiative that aims to discover budding writers with unique story ideas that pay homage to Africa's cultures, diversity, herit...
F1 has released the 2022 race calendar with a record 23 races & additional venue
Formula 1 has unveiled the calendar for the 2022 season, with a 23, up from a 22 Grand Prix race schedule being approved by the FIA’s World Motor Sport Council....
Wyre, Gravitti Band, Kris Darling & DJ Moh among headliners for Etana concert on 30th October
Jamaican dancehall artist Etana is set to jet into the country on the 27th October, 2021 ahead of her concert dubbed Pamoja at the Waterfront, Ngong Racecourse ...
Simba Corp has opened a new branch in Nyeri town
Simba Corp has officially opened a new branch in Nyeri town along Kenyatta road next to Sidian bank. The new Nyeri branch will sell and service all the brands u...
Simi releases new single titled ‘Woman’ to celebrate womanhood
Award-winning Nigerian artiste Simisola Ogunleye Kosoko widely known as Simi has released her latest single titled Woman. The song is about uplifting and celebr...
Innovations making the back-to-school season more bearable for both parents and schools
Back to school is a time for anticipation, excitement, fresh starts, and new opportunities. This is especially true as secondary and primary schools’ welcome st...
Jeremiah Kioko is the winner of the OPPO Reno6 5G wildlife competition
Jeremy Kioko’s image of a leopard perched on the branch of a tree at the Tsavo East National Park has been named the best image of the just concluded OPPO Reno6...
Pwani Oil, Redcross & KPA host handwashing exercise to mark Global Handwashing Day
Pwani Oil has marked the 2021 Global Handwashing Day at the Likoni Ferry in partnership with Redcross Kenya, Swahilipot Hub and the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA)....
Celo launches Climate Collective initiative to fight climate change
The Celo community has launched its Climate Collective, a community driven effort to fight climate change by tokenizing rainforests and other carbon appropriate...
Muthoni Drummer Queen releases new single ‘Love Potion’ featuring Sauti Sol
Kenyan songstress Muthoni Drummer Queen (real name Muthoni Ndonga) has released a collaboration single dubbed Love Potion featuring Afro-pop boy band Sauti Sol....
A look at the Altura Upperhill Apartments Development in Nairobi
Altura Upperhill is an apartment development located at the intersection of Ralph Bunche Road and Argwings Kodhek in the Upperhill region of Nairobi, Kenya. The...
World Food Day 2021; Safe food now for a healthier tomorrow
World Food Day is celebrated across the globe on October 16th every year. This day marks the anniversary of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organisatio...