Zambia officially ratifies ATU constitution in Nairobi

Grace MathekaJuly 29, 2024

The Republic of Zambia has deposited its instruments of ratification of the Constitution and Convention of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) at the Uni...

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Sanlam mergers with Allianz to form SanlamAllianz in Ghana

Grace MathekaJuly 29, 2024

Sanlam and Allianz recently launched their joint venture brand, SanlamAllianz, in Ghana. The merger follows the regulatory approvals the Sanlam and Allianz busi...

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Nigerian startup Intron Health secures USD 1.6M pre-seed funding to develop global health AI

Grace MathekaJuly 29, 2024

Intron Health, a health tech company that provides clinical speech recognition for over 200 accents spoken in developing countries, has raised Ksh. 208 million ...

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Yemi Alade releases 10th album featuring Femi One, Konshens, Ziggy Marley & Angelique Kidjo

Grace MathekaJuly 29, 2024

Yemi Alade has released ‘Rebel Queen’, her tenth album. The 16-track album features collaborations with various artists including Jamaican dancehall artist Kons...

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Kenya Power receives Ksh. 1.85B grant from JICA for its Last Mile Connectivity Project

Grace MathekaJuly 29, 2024

Kenya Power's Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP) has received a boost of Ksh. 1.85 billion grant from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Than...

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Carrefour extends retail graduate program to empower the youth

Grace MathekaJuly 29, 2024

Majid Al Futtaim Retail, which operates Carrefour in Kenya, has launched the second edition of its Retail Graduate Program. Applications are currently open unti...

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Samsung SmartThings platform is now ISO certified

Grace MathekaJuly 29, 2024

Samsung Electronics recently announced that its SmartThings platform has received the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for information security management syste...

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Cadbury celebrates 200 years with ‘Yours for Generations’ campaign

Grace MathekaJuly 29, 2024

Cadbury recently marked 200 years since inception with the launch of its 'Yours for Generations' campaign. The launch event was held at Shamba Events in Loresho...

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HMD Global new project seeks to address mental health concerns for parents & children

Grace MathekaJuly 26, 2024

Human Mobile Devices (HMD), has launched a new project addressing growing parental concerns on the impact of smartphones and social media on children's mental w...

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EABC lauds commencement of Tripartite Free Trade Area following ratification by Angola

Grace MathekaJuly 26, 2024

The East African Business Council (EABC) has applauded the commencement of the Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA), following the ratification by Angola on 25th J...

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Central Bank of Ghana proves viability for its cross-border payments solution

Grace MathekaJuly 25, 2024

The Central Bank of Ghana (BOG) recently announced the successful completion of the first proof of concept (POC) within the Project DESFT (Digital Economy Semi-...

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Samsung Electronics ranked third in 2024 Brands Africa 100 list

Grace MathekaJuly 25, 2024

Samsung Electronics recently came in third position on the Brands Africa 100 list for 2024. The achievement highlights Samsung's ongoing commitment to excellenc...

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Old Mutual & KICD launch Ksh. 25M financial literacy digital program for JSS teachers

Grace MathekaJuly 25, 2024

The Old Mutual Group and the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) have unveiled a financial literacy online program targeting junior and senior scho...

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Visa cardholders to get Carrefour discounts when they shop online

Grace MathekaJuly 25, 2024

Visa has partnered with Carrefour to offer Visa Cardholders who shop on the weekends a chance to win exclusive discounts and giveaways. During the campaign, ...

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Fareed Khimani to host The Real Housewives of Nairobi Sn2 reunion

Grace MathekaJuly 25, 2024

Media personality, radio presenter and actor Fareed Khimani will return to host the reunion of the dramatic second season of The Real Housewives of Nairobi. The...

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Airtel Africa reports USD 31M net profit for Q2 2024

Grace MathekaJuly 25, 2024

Airtel Africa has registered strong customer growth and revenue growth in Q2 2024, after a difficult 2023 in which losses mounted after currency devaluation in ...

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Catch Thayu’s ‘A Guide to Dating a Narcissistic Boyfriend’ film premiere this weekend at Creatives Garage

Grace MathekaJuly 25, 2024

A Guide to Dating a Narcissistic Boyfriend is a new film set to premiere at Creatives Garage The Mall basement on 26th July from 6 to 8 pm. The film is directed...

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Synnefa among companies selected for USD 1.7M Efficiency for Access Research & Development Fund

Grace MathekaJuly 25, 2024

Kenya's Synnefa is among eleven companies awarded a share of Ksh. 225 million (USD 1.7 million) by the Efficiency for Access Research and Development Fund. Synn...

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Catch ‘Dark Side of Glory’ true crime documentary on Showmax on 31 July

Grace MathekaJuly 25, 2024

Showmax has dropped the first trailers for 'Dark Side of Glory', a true crime documentary series. The series features stories behind shocking cases of murder in...

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Safaricom unveils 5 winners in the ongoing ‘Shine Kenya Shinda Mamilii Kama Bingwa’ campaign

Grace MathekaJuly 25, 2024

Safaricom has awarded 5 more customers with Ksh. 1 million each in the ongoing Shine Kenya Shinda Mamilii Kama Bingwa campaign. The campaign, which began in ear...

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KQ Holidays relaunched for personalized leisure travel around the world

Grace MathekaJuly 24, 2024

Kenya Airways (KQ) has relaunched KQ Holidays, a platform that specializes in offering personalized getaways to various destinations around the world. Through t...

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Burna Boy to headline YouTube’s ‘Music Nights’ free virtual concert on July 26

Grace MathekaJuly 24, 2024

Burna Boy is set to grace the stage in an intimate setting as part of YouTube Music Nights on July 26th. The event will see Burna Boy celebrate hits from his al...

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‘Zari’ telenovela is back with Season 2 on Maisha Magic Plus

Grace MathekaJuly 24, 2024

Popular telenovela series Zari, is ready to take viewers on a thrilling ride as Season 2 premieres on Monday, July 29th. The drama series will continue to air o...

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USAID announces new USD 30M funding to boost nutrition in Africa

Grace MathekaJuly 23, 2024

USAID in partnership with Incofin, GAIN and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), has launch the Nutritious Foods Financing Facility Fund (N3F...

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Tiktok & Eventbrite partner to enable creators to sell tickets & promote their events

Grace MathekaJuly 23, 2024

TikTok has announced a partnership with Eventbrite to offer event creators a new way to promote their events and sell tickets. With the new partnership, Eventbr...

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Faulu Bank launches Money Market Fund with 16.32% annual interest

Grace MathekaJuly 23, 2024

Faulu Microfinance Bank has launched its Money Market Fund (MMF) in a bid to give its customers access to flexible and profitable investment opportunities. T...

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Faith Wanyama crowned Miss Earth Kenya 2024

Grace MathekaJuly 23, 2024

Faith Wanyama has been crowned Miss Earth Kenya 2024, at a pageant gala at the Argyle Grand Hotel in Nairobi. She will represent the country at the global Miss ...

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Kenya’s Valerie Waswa completes inaugural ITU-Huawei digital talent program

Grace MathekaJuly 23, 2024

Kenya’s Valarie Neema Waswa was among the inaugural cohort of the Generation Connect Young Leadership Program (GCYLP) fellows who recently completed their devel...

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EABL’s Jane Karuku is the new KAM Chairperson

Grace MathekaJuly 23, 2024

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has announced the appointment of Jane Karuku as the new national Chairperson. Ms. Karuku, who has served as Vice Ch...

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Hemingways Collection to construct Ksh 66M maternity facility in Maasai Mara

Grace MathekaJuly 23, 2024

Hemingways Collection has announced a partnership with the Maa Trust for the construction of a maternity facility in Maasai Mara. The facility will feature a...

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Worldreader kicks off reading campaign in Kenya through the Booksmart app

Grace MathekaJuly 23, 2024

Worldreader is providing digital books through the BookSmart App, a mobile reading app. The app is stocked with a large library of free books with local content...

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Mastercard partners with Premier Bank to boost digital payments for Somali businesses

Grace MathekaJuly 23, 2024

Mastercard has partnered with Premier Bank, a Sharia-compliant commercial bank in Somalia, to launch Premier Payment Gateway. The Premier Payment Gateway is a d...

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Standard Chartered latest sustainability report shows improved gender parity & increased finance assets

Grace MathekaJuly 23, 2024

Standard Chartered has released its 2023 Sustainability Progress Report highlighting the achievements made in support of its long-term sustainability ambition. ...

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CFAO Mobility launches the 2024 New Generation Prado in Kenya

Grace MathekaJuly 18, 2024

CFAO Mobility Kenya has officially introduced the New Generation Landcruiser Prado, designed for off-roading dominance and durability in the Kenyan market. T...

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I&M Bank partners with Mastercard to launch a new Business Credit Card

Grace MathekaJuly 18, 2024

I&M Bank has collaborated with Mastercard to launch the new Business Credit Card proposition. The proposition is a financial tool designed to help businesse...

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HMD Skyline smartphone launched in the Kenyan market at Ksh. 58,000

Grace MathekaJuly 18, 2024

Human Mobile Devices (HMD) has introduced their latest handset, the HMD Skyline. The HMD Skyline is designed to offer remarkable functionality, great battery li...

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Adrian Raphael Njau is the new Acting Executive Director for EABC

Grace MathekaJuly 18, 2024

The Board of the East African Business Council (EABC) has appointed Adrian Raphael Njau as the new Acting Executive Director, effective July 12, 2024. Mr. Njau ...

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Panasonic launches new 4K integrated PTZ AW-UE30 camera

Grace MathekaJuly 18, 2024

Panasonic has announced the regional launch of its newest 4K PTZ camera, the AW-UE30. Boosting the brand’s robust line-up of 4K integrated cameras is the AW-UE3...

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d.light secures USD 176M funding to expand off-grid solar in East Africa

Grace MathekaJuly 18, 2024

d.light has announced the closing of a new facility that will purchase USD 176 million (Ksh. 22 billion) of receivables in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The new f...

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IHRM Kenya partners with Stanbic Bank to empower employees in Kenya

Grace MathekaJuly 18, 2024

The Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) has partnered with Stanbic Bank, in a bid to financially empower employees through joint initiatives led by HR...

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Equity Life Assurance awarded Best Life Insurer at the 2024 Think Business Insurance Awards

Grace MathekaJuly 18, 2024

Equity Life Assurance has been named the best life insurance underwriter at the Think Business Insurance Awards 2024. Equity Life Assurance also secured top acc...

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Samuel Brian wins the Nairobi edition of the Red Bull dancing competition

Grace MathekaJuly 18, 2024

Red Bull Dance Your Style, an urban street dance competition, recently continued its tour with a stop in Nairobi at the Junction Mall. The Nairobi edition broug...

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