A day in the life of a freelance writer with the LOOP App

Faith WambuiSeptember 1, 2023

As a freelance writer, my days are never the same. Some days are hectic while others are easy. Since I work from home most of the time, I rely on delivery servi...

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TV show review: Single Kiasi – When your best friends become your sisters

Faith WambuiFebruary 19, 2023

What would you do if your best friend got kicked out of her lavish apartment by her sponyo? You don’t know? Well, most of us wouldn’t know what to do because we...

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10 best Saccos in Kenya with good management, loans and dividends payment

Faith WambuiFebruary 19, 2023

Saving is one of the best ways to secure your future and protect yourself from unexpected financial troubles. In the past, banks used to be inaccessible to many...

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5 important features to look for when buying a Smart TV

Faith WambuiFebruary 19, 2023

In today’s world, having a smart TV is no longer a luxury but a necessity. There are certain functions that smart TVs can do which have made them all the rage i...

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How to invest in stocks using the Hisa App

Faith WambuiFebruary 18, 2023

Investing in stock is a great way to diversify your financial portfolio. When you buy a stock, you purchase a small piece of the company which can be lucrative ...

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Veezaviz, a Kenyan innovation that is assisting people with hearing impairments to communicate

Faith WambuiJanuary 31, 2023

Hearing is part and parcel of life as it helps us receive information as well as communicate effectively. However, being able to hear perfectly well is somethin...

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Over 10,000 employees expected to lose their jobs at Microsoft

Faith WambuiJanuary 19, 2023

Microsoft has confirmed plans to fire over 10,000 employees by the end of March. Microsoft is the latest big tech company to face a challenging economy, and the...

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Absa Bank Kenya named the Top Employer 2023 in Kenya and Africa

Faith WambuiJanuary 18, 2023

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has been named the top employer of choice in Kenya and Africa for a second consecutive year by the Top Employers Institute for excellence in...

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South Korea’s Dot Inc among the winners of the LG Life’s Good Award

Faith WambuiJanuary 18, 2023

LG Electronics (LG) has awarded the winners of its LIFE’S GOOD AWARD, supporting global innovators taking on challenges to help create a Better Life for All. ...

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Equity Bank to unveil their Wings To Fly Scholarship 2023 cohort on 21st January

Faith WambuiJanuary 17, 2023

The selection process of recipients of the 2023 Wings to Fly scholarships is ongoing in different parts of the country. Equity Group Foundation (EGF) and Equity...

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OPPO unveils MariSilicon Y, a Bluetooth audio chip the promises to delivers quality audio

Faith WambuiJanuary 17, 2023

OPPO officially unveiled the new Bluetooth audio SoC - MariSilicon Y – at OPPO INNO DAY 2022. Built on cutting-edge N6RF process technology, MariSilicon Y suppo...

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Kwara raises USD 3 Million in a seed extension funding round

Faith WambuiJanuary 17, 2023

Kwara has raised $3 million seed extension funding round, this is on top of the $4M Seed round that was raised last year. Investors in the round include existin...

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LG has unveiled its 2023 strategy anchored on a sustainability blueprint

Faith WambuiJanuary 12, 2023

LG Electronics has rolled out its 2023 blueprint aimed at creating innovation for a better life and ensuring a sustainable future for all. Running under the ...

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CIC, Old Mutual and Britam consortium to offer health insurance to Kenya Police

Faith WambuiJanuary 12, 2023

A consortium led by CIC, Old Mutual, and Britam has won a bid to provide comprehensive medical healthcare coverage to Kenya Police Service members and their eli...

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Kwara enters deal to wholly acquire IRNET from KUSCCO LTD

Faith WambuiJanuary 12, 2023

Kwara, a Kenyan fintech company has agreed to wholly acquire IRNET Coop Kenya Ltd, a software company which is a subsidiary of the Kenya Union of Savings and Cre...

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Tusker Malt Renews Its Partnership With The Nairobi Polo Club for 2023

Faith WambuiJanuary 10, 2023

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL)’s premium beer brand, Tusker Malt, announced that its partnership with the Nairobi Polo Club will continue in 2023. The month of ...

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CIC Insurance is encouraging students on internship to take a Personal Accident Cover

Faith WambuiJanuary 6, 2023

An accident at the workplace is simply one mishap away especially if you work in a risky environment. It’s therefore absolutely important to have insurance cove...

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Tuendelee Kuinuana – embracing hope and optimism as we start the year

Faith WambuiJanuary 5, 2023

If we were to vote, January would most likely be voted the least favorite month of the year. It’s one of those months when after a fun filled Dezembar, reality ...

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Coca-Cola Kenya hosts 2022 FIFA World Cup Finale in Mombasa in a Bid to Enhance Customer Experience

Faith WambuiDecember 21, 2022

Coca-Cola Kenya hosted the final public viewing event of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Sunday 18th December at the Mama Ngina Waterfront Park in Mombasa County. Th...

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DeltaPay to utilize Provenir’s AI-Powered Data and Risk Decisioning Platform for its Buy Now, Pay Later Offerings

Faith WambuiDecember 20, 2022

DeltaPay, a Kenyan fintech company, has selected Provenir’s AI-Powered Data and Risk Decisioning Platform to power its Buy Now, Pay Later offerings. DeltaPay’s...

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Inside LG Electronics 2023 Plan for The Planet, The People, and Innovation.

Faith WambuiDecember 20, 2022

LG Electronics has announced its 2023 and beyond blueprint for the future, innovations for the planet and the people which will be exhibited through different p...

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DTB opens its 67th Branch at Sarit Centre as part of its expansion drive

Faith WambuiDecember 19, 2022

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has opened a new branch at Sarit Centre in Westlands, Nairobi, in a bid to extend its reach to more customers across the country. Th...

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Coca Cola has appointed Luisa Ortega as the President of the Africa unit

Faith WambuiDecember 19, 2022

Coca-Cola, has announced the appointment of Luisa Ortega as the President of the company’s Africa operating unit, overseeing markets across the continent. Orteg...

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Visa to launch Kenyan version of Visa Everywhere and She’s Next program

Faith WambuiDecember 18, 2022

Visa has announced its intention to launch dedicated Kenya editions of both its Visa Everywhere Initiative and She’s Next global fintech innovation and women’s ...

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KRA awards 880 graduates with Certificates and Diplomas in Customs and Tax Administration

Faith WambuiDecember 17, 2022

Kenya School of Revenue Administration (KESRA) has awarded 882 graduates with certificates and diplomas in Customs and Tax administration. The graduates were...

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Joseph Nguthiru, a Kenyan student wins Presidential Award at the East African Youth Innovation Forum

Faith WambuiDecember 17, 2022

Joseph Nguthiru, has been awarded the Presidential Award for Kenya in the East African Youth Innovation Forum (EAYIF). The conference was organized by the East ...

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Huawei launches Thousand Digital Power Talents program to train solar specialists

Faith WambuiDecember 17, 2022

Huawei, has announced the launch of a Thousand Digital Power Talents program that is intended to add 1,000 professionals to the growing national pool of solar s...

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Health Care Practitioners Have Warned Against Increased Incidences of Drug Resistance in Kenya

Faith WambuiDecember 17, 2022

Health Care Practitioners warned that drug resistance also known as Anti-microbial resistance (AMR) is fast becoming a threat to global health. Drug resistan...

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NBK partners with UK Kenya Tech Hub to launch a mentorship program for startups

Faith WambuiDecember 17, 2022

National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has partnered with Growth Match Africa and UK Kenya Tech Hub to launch a mentorship program dubbed “StartUp & Chill. The pro...

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Old Mutual partners with Pfizer and Goodlife Pharmacy to offer Pneumomia vaccines to its members

Faith WambuiDecember 17, 2022

Old Mutual has partnered with Pfizer and Goodlife Pharmacy to offer Pneumococcal vaccines to its members. The vaccination drive targets Old Mutual Health member...

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Goodlife Pharmacy Opens Branch at the Kakuma Refugee Camp

Faith WambuiDecember 17, 2022

Goodlife Pharmacy has announced the opening of a new branch at the Kakuma-Kalobeyei refugee-hosting area. This is expected to go a long way in increasing access...

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Absa Bank Unveils Offshore Investments Options Targeting High-Net-Worth Individuals In Kenya

Faith WambuiDecember 16, 2022

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has launched an Offshore Proposition expanding its suite of private wealth management solutions. With this solution, the bank is targetin...

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Autochek launches financial service to enable seamless access to vehicle financing across Africa

Faith WambuiDecember 16, 2022

Autochek, has announced the launch of Autochek Financial Services, a new arm of the business that will focus on providing a range of vehicle financing solutions...

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Airtel Kenya launches “Internet Mashiani” with affordable broadband devices

Faith WambuiDecember 16, 2022

Airtel Kenya, has announced the launch of lower-priced Internet Broadband devices for homes, SMEs and communities in small towns and remote areas. The devices ...

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DTB recruits 100 university students for job shadowing program

Faith WambuiDecember 15, 2022

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has taken in the second cohort of 100 students into its Job Shadowing programme. This is with an aim to provide students with an opp...

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The Metro Group Plc acquires majority shareholding in Metropolitan Hospital

Faith WambuiDecember 15, 2022

The Metro Group Plc (TMG) has completed the acquisition of the Evercare Health Fund’s majority shareholding in Metropolitan Hospital Holdings Limited (MHHL), th...

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IFPI report indicates that the average weekly time listening to music in Nigeria is 30.4 hours

Faith WambuiDecember 15, 2022

IFPI has released Engaging with Music 2022, a global report on how people around the world enjoy and engage with music. The report is based on the responses ...

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KAM partners with Start a Library Trust to build libraries for public schools

Faith WambuiDecember 15, 2022

Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has partnered with Start a Library Trust to set up libraries for public schools in Kenya. Under the Memorandum of Un...

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Kwely launches e-marketplace to enable manufacturers to access global markets

Faith WambuiDecember 15, 2022

Kwely Inc. has launched an e-marketplace which will provide African producers and manufacturers with a global window to sell their products at scale. Interna...

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NBK launches Elimu Konnect, a solution for Primary and Secondary schools

Faith WambuiDecember 15, 2022

National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has launched its flagship education enablement program dubbed Elimu Konnect, committing KSh 2B towards the support of the education...

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Safaricom’s BAZE debuts exclusive local content ahead of the festive season

Faith WambuiDecember 15, 2022

Safaricom has announced the release of new and exclusive local content on the BAZE video platform ahead of the festive season. Customers will have access to unl...

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KCB Group Plc Completes Acquisition of DRC-based Trust Merchant Bank (TMB)

Faith WambuiDecember 15, 2022

KCB Group Plc has announced the completion of the acquisition of Trust Merchant Bank SA (TMB) after receiving all the regulatory approvals. The Group now owns a...

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