EABC partners with the German African Business Association to strengthen EAC trade & investment ties

Grace MathekaNovember 25, 2021

The East African Business Council (EABC) and the German African Business Association have signed an agreement to collaborate on strengthening trade ties in vari...

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Tata Chemicals Magadi has been named as the company of the year at the 2021 COYA Awards

Grace MathekaNovember 25, 2021

Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited (TCML) has been feted as the Kenyan Company of the Year 2021 at the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) Company of the Year Awards...

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The BeMobile app has been launched in the Kenyan market, to offer cheap international call rates

Grace MathekaNovember 25, 2021

BeMobile, an African digital mobile network, has been launched in the Kenyan market. The new app targets Kenyan and African youth, in partnership with the globa...

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Papa John’s pizza partners with Kitchen Express to launch operations in Kenya

Grace MathekaNovember 25, 2021

Papa John's pizza has expanded operations into Sub-Saharan Africa with its franchise partner Kitchen Express, a subsidiary of AAH Limited. Kitchen Express plans...

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NCBA Bank has reported a Ksh. 6.5 Billion net profit for Q3 2021

Grace MathekaNovember 25, 2021

NCBA Group has posted a gross profit of Ksh. 11.1 billion  in its quarter three results ending September 30th, 2021. This is a 192% increase compared to Ksh. 3....

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Cellulant partners with ImaliPay to ease payments for gig workers in Kenya & Nigeria

Grace MathekaNovember 25, 2021

ImaliPay, a financial platform for digital workers, has partnered with pan-African payments company Cellulant, for its payments infrastructure and solutions in ...

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Exinity, a fintech company launches new trading platform for forex & stock traders in Kenya

Grace MathekaNovember 25, 2021

Exinity, a trading and investment solutions company, has launched the Exinity Trader platform in the Kenyan market. Exinity Trader is a trading platform that...

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Huawei Nova Y60 is now available for pre-order at Ksh. 22,999

Grace MathekaNovember 25, 2021

Huawei Mobile has launched a one week pre-order period for customers to purchase the Huawei nova Y60 at Ksh. 22,999 and get a free Huawei gift box and 64 GB SD ...

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Ecobank Group Secures Ksh. 12 Billion credit facility from European Investment Bank to Fund SMEs

Grace MathekaNovember 25, 2021

The Ecobank Group has signed an agreement for a Ksh. 12 Billion (€100 million) long-term credit facility with the European Investment Bank (EIB) over 9 years. ...

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French Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais partners with Rova Sports Academy to support young talent

Grace MathekaNovember 25, 2021

Top French Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais has signed a 3 year partnership with the Rova Sports Academy in Kenya. Rova is a private multisport academy develo...

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Asilimia secures Ksh. 224 Million for expansion in East Africa

Grace MathekaNovember 25, 2021

Asilimia, a digital financial infrastructure company, has secured Ksh. 224.6 million (USD 2 million) to scale its team, deliver new services and expand into new...

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Interview with Allan Juma on ESET’s internet security solutions & presence in Kenya

Grace MathekaNovember 24, 2021

As Technical Lead for ESET East Africa, an internet security solutions company, Allan Juma oversees the company's technical issues on security products. He is s...

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A report released by SYSPRO in collaboration with ICPAK indicates that a majority of manufacturing firms expect to recover in 2023

Grace MathekaNovember 24, 2021

SYSPRO, an enterprise resource planning software provider and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) have released findings from a recen...

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Airtel customers can now enjoy more data with the new monthly Bazu data bundles

Grace MathekaNovember 24, 2021

Airtel Kenya has launched a new data bundle that will allow its customers to enjoy more data. The new offer dubbed Bazu data bundle will give customers the oppo...

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Spotify launches Ad studio in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana & Jamaica

Grace MathekaNovember 24, 2021

Spotify’s ad platform, Ad Studio, has launched in Kenya, Jamaica, Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda, making the platform available to more artists around the ...

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AfDB has been feted for its response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa

Grace MathekaNovember 24, 2021

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has been recognized for supporting millions of people across Africa, affected by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic last ye...

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Betty Mwangi has been appointed as the new Jumia Kenya CEO

Grace MathekaNovember 24, 2021

Jumia has appointed Betty Mwangi as Kenya’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Betty takes over from Sam Chappatte who previously held the position. In her n...

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Adanian Labs is calling out for applications to a venture building program

Grace MathekaNovember 24, 2021

Adanian Labs, a venture building hub, has launched the Adanian Labs venture building program for startups for 2022. The venture building programme will run f...

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5 Nokia devices that we have loved this year

Grace MathekaNovember 24, 2021

HMD Global, the home of Nokia mobile phones, has launched a series of smartphones this year that cater to the unique needs of their customers . Not only are Nok...

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SASRA sets up special unit to combat fraud in SACCOs in partnership with DCI

Grace MathekaNovember 23, 2021

The SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to establi...

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How TechnoServe is helping SMEs in Kenya, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire & Tanzania maximize profitability

Grace MathekaNovember 23, 2021

TechnoServe is a non profit organization that assists micro and small retailers in Kenya, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, and Tanzania scale and maximize profitability ...

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Corazon Sefu Wandimi appointed as the new MD of Edelman in Kenya

Grace MathekaNovember 23, 2021

Edelman Africa, a pan-African communications consultancy agency, has announced the appointment of Corazon Sefu Wandimi as the new Managing Director for the firm...

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KQ, Embraer & AFRAA to host aviation innovation summit in Nairobi

Grace MathekaNovember 23, 2021

Kenya Airways (KQ) in partnership with Embraer S.A, an aerospace manufacturer and Africa Airlines Association (AFRAA), are co-hosting an aviation innovation sum...

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The Red Bull Quicksand competition to go down in Diani Beach on 12th December

Grace MathekaNovember 23, 2021

The Red Bull Quicksand is coming to Kenya on 12th December, 2021 in partnership with Bucketlist Adventures. Set on the beautiful sandy beaches of Diani, comp...

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KBL launches ‘Turn on the Spirit of the Season’ campaign for the festive season

Grace MathekaNovember 23, 2021

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has unveiled a festive campaign dubbed Turn on the spirit of the season. The campaign highlights the importance of re-creating mem...

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James Kimani of Strathmore University wins the LG TikTok dance contest

Grace MathekaNovember 23, 2021

James Kimani, a Business Information and Technology student at Strathmore University, emerged top in the recently concluded LG Paca Dance Challenge. The dance c...

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A look at how the Bucketlist Adventures Mudathon went down in Timau

Grace MathekaNovember 23, 2021

Bucketlist Adventures in partnership with Turnup Travel recently held the second edition of the 2021 Mudathon series at the Kenya School of Adventure and Leader...

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Moringa School & Mastercard Foundation to offer 100 scholarships for women in tech; Here’s how to apply

Grace MathekaNovember 23, 2021

Moringa School in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation has announced 100 scholarship slots for women in technology for the February 2022 intake. The sc...

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Tatu City appoints Stecol Corp to complete the final phase of Kijani Ridge

Grace MathekaNovember 23, 2021

Tatu City has appointed engineering and construction firm Stecol Corporation to complete the final phase of Kijani Ridge, Tatu City’s premier residential neighb...

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Netflix launches two paid initiatives for Kenyan screenwriters to develop their writing

Grace MathekaNovember 23, 2021

The Realness Institute has announced open submissions for the 2022 Episodic Lab and Development Executive Traineeship (DET) in partnership with Netflix. The dea...

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13 year old Shanah Manjeru is the youngest AFRIMA award winner for her song ‘God will make a way’

Grace MathekaNovember 23, 2021

Shanah Manjeru, a 13 year old Kenyan gospel musician recently won an AFRIMA Award in the Best Female Artiste in African Inspirational Music category. This is fo...

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Absa Bank posts Ksh. 8.2B net profit for Q3 2021; optimistic for dividend payout end year

Grace MathekaNovember 23, 2021

Absa Bank Kenya has released its financial results for the period ending 30th September, 2021. The bank reported a strong growth in net profit to Ksh. 8.2 billi...

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NSE to delist NBK on 25th November following complete acquisition by KCB Group

Grace MathekaNovember 22, 2021

The Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE) has notified the public of the delisting of the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) from the bourse on November 25th, 2021. The ba...

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Tom Mboya & Safaricom among winners in the 2021 CIO100 Awards

Grace MathekaNovember 22, 2021

Tom Mboya was recently awarded the CIO (Chief Information Officer) of the Year award held at the 2021 CIO100 Awards held at the Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort a...

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Showmax customers to get 2 for 1 offer for subscribing to the streaming service

Grace MathekaNovember 22, 2021

Streaming platform Showmax has announced a limited time offer for subscribers. Beginning 25th November until 9th December 2021, Showmax, will offer new and exis...

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ICT Ministry launches Ajira Digital Club in Masinde Muliro University to create employment opportunities for youth

Grace MathekaNovember 22, 2021

The Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs has launched an Ajira Digital Club at the Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology to reach more yo...

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Denny Marandure appointed as the new CEO for Raha Limited in Tanzania

Grace MathekaNovember 22, 2021

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced the appointment of Denny Marandure to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Raha Limited, Tanzania. ...

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Marsabit named Kenya’s most suitable Spaceport hub in new Viwanda Africa report

Grace MathekaNovember 22, 2021

Marsabit County has been identified as the most suitable county in Kenya to set up a spaceport. Other counties considered included Laikipia, Kilifi, Tana River,...

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Patrick Kuria summits Mt. Kenya in 12 hours in support of KBL reforestation initiative

Grace MathekaNovember 22, 2021

Patrick Kuria, a veteran mountain climber, recently completed a 12 hour summit of Mt. Kenya to raise awareness for the Climb for trees initiative advocating for...

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Glenfiddich has launched the Grand Couronne whiskey in Kenya

Grace MathekaNovember 22, 2021

Glenfiddich has unveiled the Grande Couronne, its newest addition to the Grand Series. The new release was presented in collaboration with Kenyan artist WiseTwo...

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Vertiv announces winners for the annual Vertiv EMEA Channel Awards

Grace MathekaNovember 22, 2021

Vertiv, a digital infrastructure and continuity solutions company, has announced the winners of its annual Vertiv EMEA Channel Awards. The awards aim to recogni...

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Nikita Kering, Sauti Sol & Shanah Manjeru among 2021 AFRIMA Awards winners

Grace MathekaNovember 22, 2021

The All African Music Awards went down this past weekend at the Eko Hotel in Lagos Nigeria, with the biggest artists in Africa converging for African music's bi...

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