Rwandese Rapper Ish Kevin teams up with Njerae for new single, “Best Friend”

Samson NderiSeptember 5, 2025

Rwandese rap star Ish Kevin, the newest signee to Universal Music Group East Africa, has announced his debut single with the label, a collaboration with Ken...

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Rwandan rapper Ish Kevin signs with Universal Music Group East Africa

Makena Ndung'uSeptember 1, 2025

Universal Music Group East Africa (UMG EA) has announced the signing of Rwandan rapper, songwriter, and producer Ish Kevin. This deal represents a significa...

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AfDB’s Kevin Chika Urama urges Nordic & Irish entrepreneurs to invest in Africa

Gladys WamuyuOctober 17, 2023

The African Development Bank Group  (AfDB) Chief Economist, Prof Kevin Chika Urama, has urged entrepreneurs in Nordic countries and Ireland to make Africa their...

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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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10 students from Mathare to receive University scholarship courtesy of Canon’s Miraisha Program

Grace MathekaApril 24, 2021

Canon’s Miraisha Program has selected 10 young storytellers from the Mathare community in Kenya to receive a scholarship at KCA University, in a bid to help the...

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Kevin Mutiso elected as new DLAK Chair with aim to increase consumer education

Grace MathekaDecember 22, 2020

Members of the Digital Lenders Association of Kenya (DLAK) have elected Alternative Circle Chief Executive Officer Mr. Kevin Mutiso as the new chairman of the B...

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CEO Fridays: EGM Securities’ Kevin Ng’ang’a on forex as a quality investment option

Richard MureithiOctober 5, 2018

EGM Securities Limited is Kenya’s first regulated forex broker. As a non-dealing forex broker, they provide Kenyan forex traders with a local platform from whic...

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Jameson and Kevin Spacey are looking for the next big Kenyan filmmaker

James WamathaiNovember 3, 2015

Jameson has partnered with award-winning American actor Kevin Spacey and Trigger Street Productions to launch Jameson First Shot, a film competition that aims t...

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Watch: Rabbit ‘Nishazoea’ Music Video

Samson NderiJuly 3, 2014

Kenyan rapper Rabbit has released a new song with an accompanying video. The song, titled 'Nishazoea' , features Rabbit's laid back delivery, poetic Kiswah...

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DStv thrills: Landman S2, Last Breath, & the Unspoken War Docuseries lead November Lineup

Zenia ObamoNovember 11, 2025

With fresh premieres, exciting new seasons, and captivating dramas and comedies, there is still plenty of incredible content to binge before November comes to a...

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Jua Cali & Ngugi wa Thiong’o among 184 national heroes honoured on Mashujaa Day

Zenia ObamoOctober 25, 2025

The National Heroes Council of the Republic of Kenya released its annual publication, National Heroes, 2025, commemorating individuals honoured on Mashujaa Day,...

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Kenya announces star studded squad for the 2025 World Athletics Championships

Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2025

Athletics Kenya has officially unveiled its 58 athlete team for the highly anticipated 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The selected squad is a ...

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Showmax hit show “Single Kiasi” returns for a fourth season on September 17

Samson NderiSeptember 4, 2025

Showmax has announced that hit drama, Single Kiasi is returning to Showmax with a fourth season on 17 September, 2025. Season 4 picks up from the dramatic cl...

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TV shows to stream on Showmax this November

Samson NderiOctober 31, 2024

Streaming service Showmax has announced the new TV show lineup that will be available on its platform in November. The new TV shows include: Dune: Prophecy, ...

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Bodaboda Association drives initiative to combat rising theft in Kisumu County

Grace MathekaSeptember 19, 2024

Bodaboda Association of Kenya (BAK) has launched an initiative to tame the rising theft of motorbikes in the Nyanza region. BAK will lead the efforts by working...

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Watu Credit & Boda Boda Association train boba boda riders on financial literacy

Samson NderiApril 3, 2024

Watu Credit Kenya and Boda Boda Association of Kenya have partnered to host a series of financial literacy clinics for boda boda riders. The clinics will pro...

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Best international TV shows to watch on Showmax this March

Samson NderiMarch 9, 2023

This March, streaming service Showmax, has various international TV shows that you can watch on the platform. They include; The Last of Us, new seasons of Succe...

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14 best international TV shows to stream on Showmax this February

Samson NderiFebruary 6, 2023

This February, streaming service Showmax, has various international TV shows that you can watch on the platform. They include the 1st seasons of The Last Of Us,...

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Kenyan film, Safari, to premiere at the Cinekid Festival in the Netherlands

James WamathaiOctober 4, 2022

Kenyan film, Safari, will have its world premiere at the children’s media festival, The Cinekid Festival, in the Netherlands on October 17 2022. The film is pro...

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Ways in which manufacturers can unlock the value of data to drive business intelligence

Staff WriterJune 20, 2022

Data forms the backbone of any manufacturing enterprise. With continuous supply chain disruptions, the allure of data and Business Intelligence (BI) is the abil...

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NEAR Foundation & Sankore launch hub to lead blockchain development in Africa

Staff WriterMay 9, 2022

NEAR Foundation has partnered with blockchain community Sankore to launch a regional hub in Kenya dedicated to blockchain innovation, education and talent devel...

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The 10 best international TV shows you can watch on Showmax in May

James WamathaiMay 4, 2022

Showmax offers viewers a wide range of entertainment content from movies, to series and TV shows that you can stream on demand on the platform. This May,...

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AfricaGoGreen Fund receives over $30 million investments from the African Development Bank & Nordic Development Fund

Samson NderiMarch 11, 2022

The African Development Bank and the Bank’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) have approved a combined-equity investment of $20 million in the AfricaGoG...

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Team Radio Africa emerges as the winner at the Bencivenga Memorial Cup

Grace MathekaJanuary 15, 2022

Team Radio Africa emerged top at the 2022 Maria Bencivenga Memorial Cup after defeating Team Airduka 3-2 at the Nairobi Polo Club this past weekend. Following a...

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Kenya Rugby Shujaa 7s in training ahead of the HSBC World Sevens series

Grace MathekaJanuary 7, 2022

The Kenya Rugby National Men’s Sevens team, Shujaa, is currently training at the Kasarani National stadium for the two Spain legs of the HSBC World Sevens Serie...

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US to temporary lift travel restrictions against 8 southern African countries

Grace MathekaDecember 28, 2021

The U.S has announced plans to lift the temporary COVID-19-related travel restrictions imposed on eight southern African countries on December 31. The announcem...

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Showmax Pro to stream the 2021 Ballon d’Or ceremony live on 29th November

Grace MathekaNovember 25, 2021

Next Monday, 29th November, Showmax will treat football fans to a live show of the 2021 Ballon d’Or award ceremony on Showmax Pro. Following his win in 2019,...

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African Wildlife Foundation commemorates 60 years of conservation with a wildlife photography competition

Grace MathekaNovember 1, 2021

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is celebrating its 60th year anniversary with a photogrpahy awards exhibition celebrating AWF’s decades of conservation wo...

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Shamba Pride & Kijenzi among Kenyan startups selected for the NINJA Accelerator program

Grace MathekaOctober 30, 2021

5 Kenyan startups have been selected to be part of the 2nd cohort of the NINJA Accelerator program. The program powered by the Japan International Cooperation A...

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These are the competing teams in the 2021 Rugby Safari Sevens

Grace MathekaOctober 29, 2021

The Kenya Rugby Union has announced the competing squads for the 2021 Rugby Safari Seven which will be on October 30-31 at the Nyayo National Stadium. The th...

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7 international movies you can watch on Showmax this August

Grace MathekaAugust 27, 2021

Showmax offers a wide array of movies and TV shows that you can stream on demand on the platform. These include local and international award-winning movies, do...

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Gilbert Owuor to star in the ‘Emancipation’ movie starring Will Smith

Grace MathekaAugust 5, 2021

Kenyan-born actor Gilbert Owuor has joined the cast of Emancipation, a runaway slave drama starring Will Smith that’s set up at Apple. The film is based on t...

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These Are the 5 Most Expensive Cars in Kenya Driven by Influential People  

Samson NderiJune 28, 2021

Owning a car in Kenya is a dream for many people.  However, it comes down to more than just owning it, but to your style and taste.  Besides your style, it tell...

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IFC invests Ksh. 322 million in Savannah Fund to support startups in Africa

Grace MathekaMay 31, 2021

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has announced that it has invested in the Savannah Fund, a technology seed fund i...

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Here are the top 8 Kenyan productions on Showmax in 2020

Grace MathekaDecember 21, 2020

Video on demand service, Showmax, has released a list of its most watched line-up of Kenyan productions on its platform for the year 2020. Some of the Kenyan...

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Elizabeth Mbugua wins the Safaricom MobiPlay challenge

Staff WriterSeptember 11, 2020

Safaricom has today announced that Elizabeth Mbugua has been crowned as the overall winner of the just concluded mobile gaming competition dubbed the MobiPlay C...

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Mobile loans apps among the most downloaded apps in Kenya in 2019

James WamathaiJanuary 10, 2020

The availability of the Internet in Kenya has led to a steady increase in Internet users. It is estimated that there are about 22 million Internet users in Keny...

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6 queer stories from African writers that you need to read

Staff WriterJuly 30, 2019

Pride month is celebrated annually in June by the LGBQTI community to honour the Stonewall Riots of 1969 in Manhattan in which the queer community engaged in vi...

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Formula 1 HapaKenya Quiz Night at Kengeles Lavington

James WamathaiMay 22, 2019

We hosted the Formula 1 HapaKenya Quiz Night last night at Kengeles Lavington. 8 teams competed and after a heated 6 rounds, with 10 questions each, with Red Ba...

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AMVCA 2018 winning movies & series that you can watch on Showmax

Makena Ndung'uSeptember 5, 2018

The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) has been kind to Kenyans over the years. Winners have included Kati Kati, Barbara Minishi, Zilizala, Elayne Oka...

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Kenyans wins 6 awards at the 2018 AMVCAs, with movie ’18 Hours’ bagging 3

James WamathaiSeptember 2, 2018

Kenyan movie 18 hours has won 3 awards in the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (2018 AMVCAs). The movie had received 5 nominations in the competition. ...

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Kenyan movie 18 Hours receives 5 nominations in the 2018 AMVCAs

Staff WriterJuly 2, 2018

The nominees in the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) were announced on 30th June. Among the nominees is Kenyan movie 18 Hours, which received 5...

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