Introducing MoPhones renewed phones with 1 year warranty

Grace MathekaOctober 25, 2024

MoPhones has announced that it is offering renewed phones, refurbished devices that provide a new-phone experience without the hefty price tag. The move is aime...

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Safaricom & MultiChoice partner to offer exclusive content on Showmax

Grace MathekaOctober 24, 2024

MultiChoice has announced a partnership with Safaricom, allowing Safaricom customers to access exclusive TV shows, movies, sports, and documentaries on Showmax ...

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Air France-KLM leads food initiative at Thogoto Model Primary School

Grace MathekaOctober 24, 2024

Over 700 students and teachers at Thogoto Model Primary School in Kenya’s Kiambu County are set to benefit from fresh vegetables and fruits plucked from their n...

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BasiGo secures additional USD 42M funding to scale electric public transportation

Grace MathekaOctober 23, 2024

BasiGo has announced the closing of a USD 42 million in new capital. The funding round consists of USD 24 million in Series A equity funding along with USD 17.5...

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Institute of Engineers of Kenya sets convention dates for October 29-November 1 in Mombasa

Grace MathekaOctober 23, 2024

The Institute of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has announced the 31st International Convention scheduled to take place from October 29 to November 1, 2024. This year...

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M-PESA Foundation, Zuri Health & Amref host free medical camp in Murang’a

Grace MathekaOctober 23, 2024

More than 2,000 residents in Muranga County have benefited from a free specialized medical camp hosted by the M-PESA Foundation. The camp was held in partnershi...

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Afrohouse artist Idd Aziz releases first solo single ‘Fatuma’ paying homage to slavery

Grace MathekaOctober 23, 2024

Afrohouse musician and songwriter Idd Aziz has released his first Afrohouse solo single dubbed Fatuma. Over the years, Idd has collaborated with well-known Afro...

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KBL’s Tusker Octobafest hosts two Mashujaa weekend events in Kitengela & Eldoret

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2024

The 2024 Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) Oktobafest kicked off this past weekend in Nairobi and Eldoret with activations at Enkare, Kitengela and Timba XO, Eldore...

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I&M Bank opens 5 new branches in expansion drive

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2024

I&M Bank has officially opened five new branches in Narok, Busia, Ruiru, Kiambu County’s Tatu City, and Embu, bringing the bank's total branch network to 52...

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Kimani Maina & Shalom Meeni are the winners of the Youth+Radio podcasting competition

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2024

Youth+ Africa recently held their inaugural youth-centered podcasting competition dubbed Youth+ Radio PodQuest 2024. Kimani Maina and Shalom Meeni were announce...

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Kenya Cane hosts Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kakamega

Grace MathekaOctober 21, 2024

Kenya Cane recently hosted the True Kenyan Fest Mashujaa Edition on Sunday, 20th October at the Esidai Lounge in Kakamega. The event celebrated the brand's conn...

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KWAL unveils new Kibao Gin with musician Ssaru as brand ambassador

Grace MathekaOctober 20, 2024

Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) has launched Kibao Gin, a drink targeting young adults in the Kenyan market. The alcohol manufacturer aims to capture a large...

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Kenya Airways announces flight adjustments for key routes from October 27

Grace MathekaOctober 15, 2024

Kenya Airways, has announced a number of network adjustments in anticipation for the upcoming peak season, to ensure smoother and more efficient operations. ...

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New Visa Airport Companion app will boost payment efficiency for travellers

Grace MathekaOctober 15, 2024

Visa has introduced the Visa Airport Companion (VAC) app, a digital solution designed to enhance airport lounge access for eligible Visa cardholders. Developed ...

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Oreo launches limited edition of Coca-Cola flavored cookies in Kenya

Grace MathekaOctober 15, 2024

Mondelēz International, the maker of Oreo, has partnered with Coca-Cola to launch a limited edition of a Coca-Cola flavored Oreo cookie. The Oreo and Coca-Cola ...

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Jambojet leads tree planting efforts in Eldoret, Kisumu & Nairobi for Mazingira Day

Grace MathekaOctober 14, 2024

Jambojet has partnered with the Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company (ELDOWAS) to distribute tree seedlings to customers across its network, including Kisumu, E...

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Absa Kenya Foundation donates books & learning materials to Kisumu High

Grace MathekaOctober 14, 2024

Absa Kenya Foundation (AKF) has handed over Ksh. 600,000 worth of textbooks and learning materials valued at Ksh.  60,000 to Kisumu Day and Boarding High School...

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Over 250 golfers are competing in the ESS Equipment Golf Tournament in Ruiru this weekend

Grace MathekaOctober 11, 2024

Over 250 amateur and professional golfers are expected to headline the 4th edition of the ESS Equipment Golf Tournament at the Ruiru Sports Club this Saturday. ...

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Safaricom & NBA Africa to launch a Youth Basketball Program in Kenya

Grace MathekaOctober 11, 2024

Safaricom through M-PESA has partnered with NBA (National Basketball Association) Africa to launch a youth basketball development program. The program is geared...

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XA Network enters Africa with the launch of XA Africa

Grace MathekaOctober 11, 2024

XA Network, an investment network founded by tech alumni in Southeast Asia has announced its expansion into Africa with the launch of XA Africa. The move emphas...

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Huawei opens registration for the 2024-2025 ICT competition

Grace MathekaOctober 11, 2024

Huawei has officially opened the registration for the 2024-2025 ICT competition in collaboration with leading universities and TVET institutions in Kenya. This ...

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Heineken 0.0 invests Ksh. 5M in the 2024 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon

Grace MathekaOctober 11, 2024

Heineken 0.0 non-alcohol beer brand has announced a Ksh. 5 million partnership with this year’s edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon 2024. Followi...

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Royal Swinkels partners with Eliud Kipchoge to launch Bavaria Smalt in Kenya

Grace MathekaOctober 9, 2024

Royal Swinkels has officially introduced the Bavaria Smalt in the Kenyan market as a healthier alternative to traditional carbonated soft drinks. Produced lo...

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Securexpo East Africa slated for 15-17 October in Nairobi

Grace MathekaOctober 9, 2024

Nairobi is set to host the 9th edition of Securexpo East Africa, an exhibition dedicated to homeland security, fire, and safety sectors. This year's edition has...

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Rigo Diaz is the winner of this year’s Chrome graffiti competition

Grace MathekaOctober 9, 2024

Chrome has announced that Rigo Diaz from Nairobi’s Lang'ata Estate is the official winner of its nationwide graffiti talent search. Diaz emerged top after be...

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South African singer Elaine is Spotify EQUAL Africa’s artist for October

Grace MathekaOctober 9, 2024

R&B singer Elaine from South Africa has been named the Spotify EQUAL Artist for October 2024. A former Spotify RADAR artist, Elaine first rose to prominence...

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MTV Shuga is back as MTV Shuga Mashariki; Here’s how to audition

Grace MathekaOctober 9, 2024

The MTV Staying Alive Foundation has announced that the return of the iconic MTV Shuga to Kenya, with a brand-new season titled MTV Shuga Mashariki. The seas...

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Standard Chartered invests Ksh. 8.75 million to support 7 women-led startups

Grace MathekaOctober 9, 2024

Standard Chartered has awarded Ksh. 8.75 million to seven women-led startups in the sustainability sector. The investment was made in collaboration with @iBizAf...

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EABL has invested Ksh. 5.9 billion in youth, women & PLWDs businesses in 2024

Grace MathekaOctober 9, 2024

East African Breweries (EABL) has announced that it has spent Ksh. 5.9 billion on businesses owned by youth, women, and Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWDs)...

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Rappers Dr. Reign & Asum Garvey release joint album titled ‘Awesum Reign: The Stance’

Grace MathekaOctober 9, 2024

Kenyan hip-hop stars Asum Garvey and Dr. Reign recently unveiled their joint album, Awesum Reign: The Stance, at an event held at the Mageuzi Hub in Nairobi. Th...

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KCB Foundation launches Ksh. 50 million training & employment program in Kisii County

Grace MathekaOctober 9, 2024

Youth from Kisii County are set to receive technical vocational skills training from the KCB Foundation. This is following the signing of a partnership agreemen...

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Morocco’s capital Rabat confirmed as the UNESCO World Book Capital for 2026

Grace MathekaOctober 9, 2024

Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, has announced the designation of Rabat in Morocco, as World Book Capital for 2026. The decision was based on the rec...

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Mi Vida Homes wins top award at the 2024 KGBS Annual Conference Awards

Grace MathekaOctober 8, 2024

Mi Vida Homes has bagged the top honors at this year’s 2024 Kenya Green Building Society (KGBS) Annual Conference Awards held in Nairobi. This year's event was ...

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Kenya’s Audrey Tanya & Noella Luka among 30 Africans shortlisted for 2024 DFMI Business Lab

Grace MathekaOctober 8, 2024

Audrey Tanya and Noella Luka are the two Kenyans selected among other applicants for the 4th edition of the DFMI Business Lab. The two are among thirty filmmake...

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Mastercard & Amazon partner to enable digital payment acceptance in Middle East & Africa

Grace MathekaOctober 8, 2024

Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services have signed a commercial partnership agreement to digitize payment acceptance in the Middle East and Africa. This include...

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Samsung partners with Hyundai Motor & Kia to integrate SmartThings IoT in their vehicles

Grace MathekaOctober 8, 2024

Samsung Electronics has signed a technology partnership agreement with Hyundai Motor and Kia. The partnership aims to elevate users’ connectivity experiences by...

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Huawei ICT Academy holds instructor workshop as it opens its 9th ICT Competition

Grace MathekaOctober 8, 2024

Huawei ICT Academy recently held an instructor workshop bringing together key instructors and stakeholders from across the country. The workshop was aimed at pr...

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EPRA affirms that Kenya is embracing new technologies to boost its renewable energy capacity

Grace MathekaOctober 8, 2024

Kenya is eyeing the adoption of the latest global energy efficiency and saving technologies to fulfill its decarbonization target. The Energy and Petroleum Regu...

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Absa Bank launches Foundation to drive its social-economic impact

Grace MathekaOctober 8, 2024

Absa Bank Kenya has officially launched the Absa Kenya Foundation (AKF). The Foundation is expected to accelerate its positive impact and sustainability commitm...

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Watu Credit partners with Boda Boda Associations to tackle motorcycle theft crisis in Makueni

Grace MathekaOctober 8, 2024

Watu Credit and Boda Boda Association stakeholders met in Kibwezi and Wote, Makueni County. This is in a bid to strengthen efforts to eradicate the recent spike...

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UWG Africa & Kasi Insights unveil Gen Z Growth Playbook to help brands engage Kenyan youth

Grace MathekaOctober 8, 2024

UniWorld Group Africa (UWG Africa) and Kasi Insights recently announced a new partnership to launch the Gen Z Growth Playbook: Unlocking the Power of Z to Drive...

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M-PESA Foundation to invest Ksh. 36M in 4 medical camps to mark breast cancer awareness month

Grace MathekaOctober 8, 2024

The M-PESA Foundation in partnership with Zuri Health is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month by hosting four specialized medical camps in four counties. The m...

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