Nominations open for 2024 Yidan Prize that supports changemakers in education

Gladys WamuyuNovember 1, 2023

The Yidan Prize Foundation is looking for innovators who are making significant strides in education. As the world’s highest education accolade, the Yidan Prize...

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MFS Africa & MVOLA partner to facilitate international money transfers into Madagascar

Gladys WamuyuNovember 1, 2023

MFS Africa has partnered with Mvola, Madagascar’s mobile money service, to facilitate inbound international money transfers. The partnership aims to further enh...

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Tatu City & Guangdong Province to promote bilateral trade between Kenya & China

Gladys WamuyuNovember 1, 2023

Tatu City has signed a partnership agreement with China's Guangdong General Chamber of Commerce to promote bilateral trade between Kenya and China. The agree...

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CBK & IFC host inaugural Africa climate business forum

Gladys WamuyuNovember 1, 2023

IFC and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) opened the inaugural Africa Climate Business Forum in Nairobi, Kenya. The forum aims to provide concrete and innovative ...

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M-PESA Foundation supports access to health in Trans Nzoia & Homa Bay

Gladys WamuyuNovember 1, 2023

Over 3500 patients are expected to benefit from medical camps, funded by M-Pesa Foundation. The camps are in partnership with Zuri Health in Trans-Nzoia County ...

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MFS Africa rebrands to Onafriq

Gladys WamuyuNovember 1, 2023

MFS Africa, an African's digital payments network, has announced that it has rebranded to a new name, Onafriq. The inspiration behind the new name, Onafriq, ...

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Human resourse automation set to rise in East Africa

Gladys WamuyuNovember 1, 2023

Human Resource automation is expected to rise in the next five years in East Africa as organizations recognize the power of technology in monitoring employee pe...

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55 new cities join the UNESCO creative cities network on World Cities Day

Gladys WamuyuNovember 1, 2023

On World Cities Day, 55 cities join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), following their designation by UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay. New cit...

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Kenya Airways celebrates 5 years of direct flights to New York

Gladys WamuyuNovember 1, 2023

Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ), is celebrating five years since introducing direct flights to New York. The airline links Nairobi to New York from...

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90 media leaders attend the Bloomberg Africa Business Media Innovators Forum 2023

Gladys WamuyuNovember 1, 2023

Media, business, government, technology, and community leaders from across Africa and internationally have gathered today in Cape Town, South Africa for this ye...

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LG & Opalnet launch the first laundromat in Machakos

Gladys WamuyuNovember 1, 2023

Opalnet, a distributor of LG Electronics in Kenya, has opened the first Laundromat in Machakos. It marks a significant milestone in their expansion strategy acr...

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Safaricom expands 5G coverage to 35 Counties, slashes 5G router prices

Gladys WamuyuNovember 1, 2023

Safaricom has increased its 5G coverage to select towns across 35 counties as it continues to empower its customers in 5G areas to enjoy fast internet on the mo...

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Mejja, & Boutross to spice up Captain Morgan’s new campaign launch event

Gladys WamuyuOctober 31, 2023

East Africa Breweries PLC rum brand, Captain Morgan is gearing up for the launch of its first ever pan-African campaign, Spice On Africa. They will also  unveil...

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NCBA chess team off to represent the bank in the Fide World Amateur Championship

Gladys WamuyuOctober 30, 2023

The NCBA Chess Team has been flagged off to Muscat, Oman for the FIDE World Amateur Chess Championship that will take place from November 1-12, 2023. The nin...

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Kenya sets up First smartphone assembling plant in East Africa

Gladys WamuyuOctober 30, 2023

Kenyans can now access affordable locally assembled smartphones following the launch of the East Africa Device Assembly Kenya Limited, located in Athi River. ...

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Air France marks 90 years of existence with commitment to enhance customer experience

Gladys WamuyuOctober 30, 2023

French carrier, Air France has today marked 90 years since it began its operation across the globe in 1933. In a celebration at Shamba Events in Loresho Ridg...

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AREF Roche & Genentech launch fellowship program for African scientists

Gladys WamuyuOctober 27, 2023

Roche and the Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) have launched a new fellowship program to support the next generation of African scientists. The AREF Ro...

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BURN issues $10M million green bond to support clean cooking in Africa

Gladys WamuyuOctober 27, 2023

BURN Manufacturing has announced the issuance of Africa’s first-ever green bond designated for clean cooking financing of USD $10 Million. The proceeds from ...

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Design Essentials launches new Afrocentric hair product in Kenya

Gladys WamuyuOctober 27, 2023

Design Essentials has launched a new hair product range into the Kenyan market as it seeks to continue expansion across Africa. The African Chebe Hair Growth...

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WOJO co-working space hosts networking event to foster collaborations

Gladys WamuyuOctober 27, 2023

WOJO hosted a networking event seeking to provide professionals an opportunity to share innovative ideas and foster collaborations. Located at Mercure Hotel ...

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IFC appoints Cláudia Conceição as Regional Director for Southern Africa

Gladys WamuyuOctober 27, 2023

IFC has announced the appointment of Cláudia Conceição as Regional Director for Southern Africa. In her new role, Conceição will lead IFC’s strategy and operati...

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IFC & FirstRand Bank partner to expand SME financing in South Africa

Gladys WamuyuOctober 27, 2023

IFC has provided financing to FirstRand Bank which will support SMEs in South Africa, including women-owned businesses. They will support SMEs in agriculture, s...

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Artcaffé opens 38th outlet at Business Bay Square in Eastleigh

Gladys WamuyuOctober 27, 2023

Artcaffé has opened its 38th main branch at Business Bay Square in Eastleigh area as it seeks to offera unique Middle Eastern culinary journey. The latest ad...

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Standard Chartered Women in Tech program awards 7 women-led startups with USD 70,000

Gladys WamuyuOctober 27, 2023

The Standard Chartered Bank and @iBizAfrica - Strathmore University, through its partnership program the Women in Tech Incubator program, has awarded 7 women-le...

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CMC Motors celebrates collaboration with New Holland as it marks 75 years in Kenya

Gladys WamuyuOctober 25, 2023

CMC Motors has celebrated  the 75th anniversary of its establishment in the country. The celebratory event was attended by key industry figures, including CN...

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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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