Bongiwe Gangeni has been appointed as the Standard Chartered private & business banking lead for Africa

Grace MathekaNovember 16, 2021

Standard Chartered has appointed Bongiwe Gangeni as head of consumer, private and business banking (CPBB) in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, subject to reg...

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KEMSA board urges county governments to pay up pending bills

Grace MathekaNovember 16, 2021

The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) board has issued an appeal asking county governments to prioritize settlement of pending bills amounting to more th...

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Kiambu County lauds Tatu City development during appraisal tour

Grace MathekaNovember 16, 2021

Kiambu County through its Development Implementation Coordination Committee (CDICC) has commended Tatu City’s development as it creates employment and homes thr...

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A look at WayaMoney, a free money transfer platform

Grace MathekaNovember 16, 2021

WayaMoney, a digital banking platform, was launched back in 2019 in Ghana. It was founded by Delali Anku, who is also the CEO, and Carol Cherotich, who also ser...

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Standard Chartered posts Ksh. 6.4 billion net profit in Q3 2021 financial results

Grace MathekaNovember 16, 2021

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has released its financial results for Q3 ended 30th September, 2021. The bank has posted a strong performance amid the economi...

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The Pediatric Praziquantel consortium announces positive progress for the Arpraziquantel drug which treats Schistosomiasis

Grace MathekaNovember 16, 2021

The Pediatric Praziquantel Consortium has announced the completion of its pivotal Phase III trial in Kenya and Côte d'Ivoire. The trial was co-funded by the ...

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Safaricom rolls out M-PESA promotion for businesses with ‘Lipa na MPESA’ & ‘Pochi la Biashara’

Grace MathekaNovember 16, 2021

Safaricom has launched a promotion campaign to reward business owners on its Lipa Na MPESA and Pochi La Biashara services. The promotion comes as more business ...

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CareerBox launches operations in Kenya in a bid to create employment opportunities for youth & women

Grace MathekaNovember 16, 2021

CareerBox, a job placement platform, has expanded it services in Kenya as part of efforts to reduce unemployment using demand-led training. The company aims to ...

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Jambojet partners with Cellulant to give discount vouchers ahead of the festive season

Grace MathekaNovember 16, 2021

Jambojet has partnered with Cellulant, a pan-African payments company, to reward Jambojet customers with discount vouchers ahead of the festive season. The p...

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New telenovela ‘The Wife’ drops on Showmax, claims top viewership spot within days

Grace MathekaNovember 16, 2021

The Wife, Showmax’s first telenovela, has broken Uthando Lodumo’s record for the most first-day views of all-time on Showmax. The show has also overtaken Devils...

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Jiji named best classified website at the 2021 Digital Tech Excellence Awards

Grace MathekaNovember 15, 2021

Jiji Kenya, an online marketplace, has been recognized as the Best Classifieds Website in the recently concluded Digital Tech Excellence Awards. The Best Cla...

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Toyota Hilux Safari Limited edition launched in the Kenyan market

Grace MathekaNovember 15, 2021

Toyota Kenya has introduced the Hilux Safari Rally Limited Edition in Kenya. The new Hilux is a limited and exclusive edition offering all the style, ambiance, ...

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BrighterMonday report reveals a 54% flight risk for women employees

Grace MathekaNovember 15, 2021

BrighterMonday has launched a report that reveals employee satisfaction among Kenyan employees. The Kenya Employee Satisfaction Report 2021 shows that 90% of...

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Safaricom Foundation enlists partners to fight non-communicable diseases in Kenya

Grace MathekaNovember 15, 2021

The Safaricom Foundation has rammed up support from the government, public and private sectors to invest in the prevention and management of non-communicable di...

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Rémy Martin partners with King Kaka to celebrate music & cognac

Grace MathekaNovember 15, 2021

Rémy Martin has announced their continued collaboration with rapper and poet King Kaka to celebrate music and cognac with the launch of his latest EP titled Hap...

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Infinix Note 11 Pro boosts RAM capacity to 11 GB in a bid to enhance customer experience

Grace MathekaNovember 15, 2021

In the digital world, mobile offices, eCommerce and heavy application usage is a major trend in the industry, affecting purchasing decisions. To meet this need ...

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5 key safety tips for concert attendees in Kenya

Grace MathekaNovember 15, 2021

The lifting of curfew and easing of COVID-19 related restrictions has opened up the night economy in Kenya. Since the President's directory to lift curfew late ...

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KQ named Best Employer Brand 2021 by LinkedIn Talent Awards

Grace MathekaNovember 15, 2021

Kenya Airways (KQ) has been named Best Employer Brand 2021 in the LinkedIn Talent Awards. The Awards recognize companies and people across the globe who have...

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Gates Foundation, SIDA and UNICEF partner to invest Ksh. 16.8 billion to support access to vaccines

Grace MathekaNovember 15, 2021

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has partnered with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), and UNICEF to invest a Ksh. 16.8 billi...

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Kwara launches regional offices in Kenya as part of its expansion plan

Grace MathekaNovember 12, 2021

Kwara has opened regional representative offices in the Western, Central, Rift Valley and Coastal regions of Kenya. This is part of its strategic expansion plan...

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Vivo Energy unveils the ‘Jaza Raha Na Shell, Shinda Nyumba’ promotion as it opens its 250th service station at Kamakis

Grace MathekaNovember 12, 2021

Vivo Energy Kenya (VEK) has officially opened its 250th Shell service station, Shell Kamakis, located on the Eastern Bypass. The company has also unveiled a 12 ...

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Allianz Africa launches a technology subsidiary in Africa

Grace MathekaNovember 12, 2021

Allianz Technology is entering a new phase in its expansion with the launch of its technology subsidiary ama in Africa. The subsidiary has launched as Allianz T...

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MoData partners with DataVisor to deliver AI fraud detection solution in Africa

Grace MathekaNovember 12, 2021

MoData, a digital solutions company, has partnered with DataVisor to deliver AI-powered fraud management solution to its customers across Africa. The new par...

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LG launches 12kg AI powered Vivace 950 washing machine in the Kenyan market

Grace MathekaNovember 12, 2021

LG has launched the new Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered 2021 Vivace 950 (V950) washing machine in the Kenyan market. The washing machine is currently av...

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Showmax Pro to showcase Valentino Rossi’s final race at the Valencia MotoGP this weekend

Grace MathekaNovember 12, 2021

As 9 time world champion Valentino Rossi prepares for the final race of his MotoGP career, Showmax Pro subscribers can catch his final race live from Spain this...

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KEBS commits to building sustainability & leveraging on data to eliminate defects

Grace MathekaNovember 12, 2021

Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving zero defects by building on sustainability and leveraging available industry data. ...

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Equity’s James Mwangi named among 100 Meaningful Business Leaders 2021 list

Grace MathekaNovember 12, 2021

Equity Group's MD and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi is among 100 global leaders selected by Ernst and Young’s Meaningful Business 100 2021. This year's edition of th...

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Muthoni Drummer Queen drops new song titled ‘African Fever’

Grace MathekaNovember 12, 2021

Kenyan artist Muthoni Drummer Queen has released African Fever, the 4th single in her upcoming album titled River. African Fever is produced by Swiss producer c...

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How COVID-19 is driving the growth of digital financial services in Kenya

Grace MathekaNovember 12, 2021

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, digital financial services have continued to accelerate commercial growth as indicated in the recently released financ...

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KPL appoints Taiwo Atieno as Commercial Director of the league

Grace MathekaNovember 12, 2021

Former Harambee stars and Luton Town F.C. player Taiwo Atieno has been appointed Commercial Director by the Kenyan Premier League (KPL). Taiwo's professional...

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Liquid Intelligent Technologies launches OneVoice for Cloud PBX in 6 countries in Africa

Grace MathekaNovember 12, 2021

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has launched the OneVoice for Cloud PBX offering in six key African markets. The countries are Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe,...

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Customers to enjoy up to 10% off on Huawei products in all Huawei experience stores

Grace MathekaNovember 12, 2021

Huawei Mobile Kenya is running a three day black Friday campaign that will see consumers enjoy 2% off on devices and 10% off on other products such wearables an...

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Job seekers no longer require clearance certificates for their job applications

Grace MathekaNovember 12, 2021

Job seekers can now have a sigh of relief after Parliament passed a bill removing requirements for clearance certificates during job applications. Nominated ...

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MFS Africa secures Ksh. 11 Billion to fund its expansion across Africa

Grace MathekaNovember 11, 2021

MFS Africa, a digital payments network, has raised Ksh. 11 billion (USD 100 million) through an equity and debt financing round led by AfricInvest FIVE. The fu...

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Huawei launches its IdeaHub tool to accelerate smart classroom & office experience

Grace MathekaNovember 11, 2021

Huawei has launched the IdeaHub Board Edu, a new model from its intelligent collaboration product series. The product is designed to support the digitalization ...

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Dimension Data urges SMEs to restrategize their approach to digital transformation

Grace MathekaNovember 11, 2021

Dimension Data, a systems integrator and managed services provider, has challenged SMEs to re-think their approach to digital transformation and prioritize cybe...

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KEMSA board visits Kisumu county in a bid to enhance service delivery

Grace MathekaNovember 11, 2021

The Board of directors of the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) recently held a meeting with the Kisumu health county team to seek ways of unlocking chal...

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Faulu Bank insurance sales grow by 31% to hit Ksh. 327 Million on the back of automation

Grace MathekaNovember 11, 2021

Faulu Microfinance Bank recorded significant growth in its bancassurance business following successful automation of its insurance sales last year. Overall sale...

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DTB launches a China coverage department to serve Chinese businesses in East Africa

Grace MathekaNovember 11, 2021

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has launched the China coverage department to cater to Chinese enterprises operating within the East African market. Alongside the n...

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Infinix launches NOTE 11 & NOTE 11 Pro smartphones in the Kenyan market

Grace MathekaNovember 11, 2021

Infinix has officially launched the NOTE 11 series, the newest line in its premium NOTE portfolio consisting of the NOTE 11 and NOTE 11 Pro. The new NOTE 11 ...

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Chandaria Foundation partners with Mabati Rolling Mills to construct a workshop training unit at Lang’ata Women’s Prison

Grace MathekaNovember 11, 2021

The Chandaria Foundation in partnership with Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM)and Safal Building Systems (SBS), has commissioned the construction of a workshop trainin...

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Sanlam inks deal to become Letshego’s insurance services provider

Grace MathekaNovember 11, 2021

Sanlam Kenya has signed a deal to be the underwriting services provider for Letshego Kenya’s insurance arm to cover all the products offered by the microfinanci...

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