KCB impresses at the Mombasa open chess championship

Gladys WamuyuNovember 10, 2023

KCB Chess Team recorded an excellent performance in the concluded Mombasa Open Chess Championship as the top guns showcased their prowess and skill. They wer...

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Airbnb launches Africa Pledge to support sustainable tourism across the continent

Gladys WamuyuNovember 10, 2023

As part of the Africa Travel Summit in Johannesburg, Airbnb announced the Africa Pledge, a renewed commitment and USD $500,000 fund to support inclusive and sus...

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KRA is estimating a collection of Ksh. 1.1 Trillion from large taxpayers

Gladys WamuyuNovember 10, 2023

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has pledged to streamline its processes to make them more straightforward for large taxpayers to uphold compliance. Speaking du...

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Kenya Airways improves customer experience with Lufthansa Systems codeshare solution

Gladys WamuyuNovember 10, 2023

Kenya Airways (KQ), has boarded Lufthansa Systems to provide a codeshare management solution, SchedConnect, which will enhance the airline's management of partn...

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Kenya Power to collaborate with county governments to electrify industrial parks

Gladys WamuyuNovember 10, 2023

Kenya Power will work closely with county governments to increase access to electricity in order to drive economic transformation and improve livelihoods across...

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Qatar Airways group appoints Engr. Badr Mohammed as the new CEO

Gladys WamuyuNovember 10, 2023

Qatar Airways Group conirms after 27 years of remarkable service, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive - His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, will be stepping down...

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USAID to sponsor the AlphaExpo mini-accelerator and startup pitch competition at the 10th Africa fintech summit in Lusaka, Zambia

Gladys WamuyuNovember 10, 2023

The Africa Fintech Summit is pleased to announce that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), as the Sponsor for the 6th Alpha Expo Mini Accelera...

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Pwani Oil launches Sawa Milking Jelly a natural and preservative-free product

Gladys WamuyuNovember 3, 2023

Pwani Oil, a renowned company in the edible oils, personal care, and detergents industry, has proudly launched its latest innovation, Sawa Milking Jelly, an all...

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Eaton 5E Gen 2 heavy duty UPS launched in Kenya as a solution to power outages

Gladys WamuyuOctober 25, 2023

Power management company Eaton has launched the Gen2 version of essential line interactive UPS 5E in Kenya. The 5E Gen 2 UPS is a power protection solution for ...

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Zhende Medical to build medical production facility in Tatu City

Gladys WamuyuOctober 25, 2023

Zhende Medical Co. Ltd., a company specializing in the production and sale of disposable medical devices, will build production facilities at Tatu City and its ...

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Kenya & Huawei to further collaborate on digital transformation in the country

Gladys WamuyuOctober 25, 2023

The Kenyan Government has signed an agreement with Huawei Technologies that will see the two parties collaborate on the development of the country’s ICT infrast...

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Ericsson opens 5G Core Excellence Center to serve middle East & Africa

Gladys WamuyuOctober 25, 2023

Ericsson announces the opening of a 5G Core (5GC) Excellence Center dedicated to serving the dynamic region of Middle East and Africa. The center will serve as ...

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Trevor Fotel & G5-Fotel release new single, “Kesho”

Gladys WamuyuOctober 25, 2023

Trevor Fotel, hailing from Kenya, has teamed up with long-time friend and fellow rapper G5-Fotel to release their latest single, Kesho. The song explores the as...

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Absa Bank commits Ksh. 100 billion in funding to support SMEs in Kenya

Gladys WamuyuOctober 25, 2023

Absa Bank Kenya has announced a Ksh. 100 billion funding commitment to help the development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across various value chains o...

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Global Compact Kenya challenges companies to scale sustainable business practices

Gladys WamuyuOctober 25, 2023

Global Compact Network Kenya Executive Director Judy Njino has challenged the private sector to accelerate action at the pace and scale needed to achieve the 17...

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Bolt increases fares for customers on its platform in Kenya

Gladys WamuyuOctober 25, 2023

Bolt Kenya has increased its fare prices for customers on its platform in Kenya in response to a rise in fuel prices as announced by the Energy and Petroleum Re...

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Data Infinity opens practical assessment center for Kenyan ICT hires

Gladys WamuyuOctober 25, 2023

Data Infinity has opened a modern practical assessment center in Nairobi to improve the quality of ICT workers hired across public and private sector organizati...

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Kendra Gaither appointed as the President of the US-Africa Business Center

Gladys WamuyuOctober 25, 2023

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has announced that it has appointed Kendra Gaither as President of the U.S.-Africa Business Center (USAfBC). Kendra succeeds out...

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Ericsson & Hack for Earth launch hackathon to identify sustainable solutions using tech

Gladys WamuyuOctober 25, 2023

Ericsson and Hack for Earth have partnered to launch the Hack for Earth at COP28 co-organized with Ericsson, taking place between 1 and 3 December 2023, online....

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KLM to replace older generation aircraft with new Airbus A350

Gladys WamuyuOctober 25, 2023

KLM plans to renew its older generation long-haul fleet with Airbus A350 family aircraft in the coming years. The Airbus A350 is acknowledged as the most fuel-e...

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KCB & Mastercard launch the World Elite Exclusive Credit Card in Kenya

Gladys WamuyuOctober 25, 2023

KCB Bank and Mastercard have rolled out the World Elite Exclusive Credit Card for the bank's high net worth customers. The new card is aimed at offering premium...

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Rubis fetes Chana brothers after their win in the Kenya National Rally Championship

Gladys WamuyuOctober 25, 2023

RUBiS Energy Kenya hosted Jasmeet Chana and Ravi Chana to congratulate them on their win as the overall Kenya National Rally Championship 2023 winners. The rall...

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I&M Group appoints Robin Bairstow as the CEO for Uganda

Gladys WamuyuOctober 25, 2023

I&M Group Plc and the Board of Directors of I&M Bank (Uganda) Limited have announced the appointment of Mr. Robin Bairstow as the Chief Executive Office...

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Britam partners with pharmacies to expand access to outpatient healthcare to clients

Gladys WamuyuOctober 25, 2023

Britam General Insurance has partnered with Haltons Pharmacy, GoodLife Pharmacy, Malibu Pharmacy and MYDAWA Online Pharmacy to launch Pharmacy First Program. Th...

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Dimension Data launches new cyber security & networking service with Cisco

Gladys WamuyuOctober 25, 2023

Dimension Data has launched a unified network and security service that consolidates several capabilities addressing IT operations and Cyber security risks. Thi...

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Diamond Platnumz & Jua Kali to headline Tusker OktobaFest this weekend

Gladys WamuyuOctober 25, 2023

The highly anticipated 2023 Tusker OktobaFest is just around the corner, and music enthusiasts are in for a treat like never before. The full artist line-up has...

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Tatu City introduces window, door and facade production with European partners in Kenya

Gladys WamuyuOctober 25, 2023

Tatu City has announced that it is starting production of European quality windows, doors and facades to meet surging demand from home and business owners at th...

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Tusker Oktobafest 2023 wraps its regional events in Nanyuki

Gladys WamuyuOctober 24, 2023

The regional events of the 2023 Tusker OktobaFest have drawn to a triumphant close with the Nanyuki leg, serving as the fourth and final regional event of this ...

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ILAM FAHARI I-REIT redemption offer oversubscribed by 13%

Gladys WamuyuOctober 24, 2023

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) listed real estate investment trust ILAM Fahari Real Estate Investment Trust redemption offer has been oversubscribed by 1...

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Miftah Concierge, a luxury concierge service, has launched In Kenya

Gladys WamuyuOctober 20, 2023

Miftah Concierge, a Dubai-based provider of luxury lifestyle services, has launched its operations in Africa with the establishment of an office in Nairobi. ...

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KRA has so far collected Ksh. 3.4 Billion from its Tax Amnesty Programme

Gladys WamuyuOctober 20, 2023

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has so far collected Ksh 3.4 Billion from the ongoing tax amnesty programme. Speaking during a media round table, Chief Manage...

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Raise a glass on this year’s International Gin & Tonic Day

Gladys WamuyuOctober 19, 2023

Every year on October 19, gin lovers worldwide raise their glasses to honour the timeless combination of gin and tonic. This global celebration has been taking ...

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Kenya Airways hosts the Africa Aviation Innovation Summit in Cape Town

Gladys WamuyuOctober 18, 2023

Kenya Airways (KQ), is hosting the second edition of the Africa Aviation Innovation Summit in Cape Town, South Africa. The event brings together industry leader...

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IFC & Sony partner to identify and fund creative businesses in Africa

Gladys WamuyuOctober 17, 2023

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and Sony Group Corporation, have signed an agreement to identify investment opportunities in companies in the creative in...

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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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Bloomberg ABMI Forum 2023 to be held in Cape Town on Oct 30

Gladys WamuyuOctober 17, 2023

The annual Africa Business Media Innovators (ABMI) forum will be hosted in Cape Town, South Africa on October 30 -November 1. It will be co-hosted by M. Scot...

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Musician, PHY, makes comeback with new EP “Tatu”

Gladys WamuyuOctober 17, 2023

Kenyan musician Phy is back on the music scene with her latest musical creation, a 3-track EP titled Tatu. The EP, which is be available on all digital platform...

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Absa Bank Kenya raises daily transaction limits on Timiza to Ksh. 500,000

Gladys WamuyuOctober 17, 2023

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has announced an increase on transaction limits on its Timiza wallet, offering customers greater flexibility and convenience in managing the...

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AfDB financing to provide fertilizer to 400,000 smallholder farmers in Uganda

Gladys WamuyuOctober 17, 2023

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a project to provide 60,000 metric tons of fertilizer to 400,000 smallholder fa...

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66 paediatric nurses graduate from the Gertrude’s Institute of Health and Child Research

Gladys WamuyuOctober 17, 2023

Kenya's healthcare system is set for enhancement as 66 dedicated individuals today graduated from the Gertrude's Institute of Health and Child Research with Hig...

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KRA to address challenges facing informal sector in tax compliance

Gladys WamuyuOctober 17, 2023

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has pledged to address challenges faced by informal sector in a bid to incentivize and onboard the sector players into the tax bra...

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Huawei to use Fiber To The Room program to boost Internet connectivity in Kenya

Gladys WamuyuOctober 17, 2023

Huawei Kenya has announced that it plans to use its Fiber To The Room (FTTR) program to enhance Internet connectivity in Kenya. Speaking during the Conext Co...

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