Baldev Chager leading on day 1 of the East African mini classic rally in Nairobi

Grace MathekaNovember 5, 2021

Baldev Chager is now leading in the East African mini classic rally first day that saw the competitors start in Nairobi and finish in the foot Mount Kilimanjaro...

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UAP Old Mutual partners with SSC & Kenbright to support more than 10,000 SMEs

Grace MathekaNovember 5, 2021

UAP Old Mutual has entered into an agreement with the SME Support Centre (SSC) and Kenbright to insure a customized financial solution for SMEs. The new cover p...

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Kenya Power suspends 59 procurement heads in latest audit exercise

Grace MathekaNovember 5, 2021

Kenya Power has announced that it has suspended 59 procurement and supply chain heads. This is to allow for a forensic audit to identify areas of possible reven...

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AfDB projects a 4.9% average economic growth for East Africa in 2022

Grace MathekaNovember 5, 2021

East Africa’s economic growth is expected to recover to an average of 4.1% in 2021, up from 0.4% posted in 2020. In 2022, average growth is projected to hit 4.9...

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Isuzu signs Ksh. 300 million leasing deal with Super Metro PSV Sacco

Grace MathekaNovember 4, 2021

Isuzu East Africa has signed a vehicle leasing deal valued at Ksh. 300 million for the acquisition of 50 Isuzu NQR 33-seater buses by Super Metro PSV Sacco. ...

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East African Safari Classic mini Rally kicks off at the Waterfront Karen

Grace MathekaNovember 4, 2021

Various teams from Kenya, USA, Bulgaria, UK, Zimbabwe, Oman and South Africa are competing for the ultimate prize in the mini East African Safari Classic Rally ...

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Mastercard Foundation partners with USIU & ASU to boost eLearning in Africa

Grace MathekaNovember 4, 2021

The Mastercard Foundation, USIU Africa, and the Arizona State University (ASU) have launched the Mastercard Foundation scholars program eLearning initiative. ...

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MTN Uganda receives consent from CMA to market its IPO to Kenyan investors

Grace MathekaNovember 4, 2021

Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has given a ‘no objection’ vote for The MTN Uganda Initial Public Offering (IPO) to be marketed in Kenya. This latest...

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LG posts USD 16.23 billion in revenues for Q3 2021

Grace MathekaNovember 4, 2021

LG Electronics has announced third quarter 2021 total revenues of Ksh 1.752 trillion (USD 16.23 billion). This is a 22% increase from revenues registered in a s...

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Shamiri Institute receives Ksh. 112M in funding to tackle mental health in Africa

Grace MathekaNovember 4, 2021

Shamiri Institute has raised Ksh. 112 million (USD 1 million) from the Templeton World Charity Foundation to tackle the rise of mental health illnesses in Kenya...

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KDF & NYS set to temporarily take over KEMSA operations in newly implemented reforms

Grace MathekaNovember 4, 2021

The Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) and the National Youth Service (NYS) have been listed by the government as some of the entities to take over operations at the Ke...

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Oxford University report reveals widening digital gap in teachers & students

Grace MathekaNovember 4, 2021

The Oxford University Press (OUP) has launched a new research report that highlights the growing inequality in digital literacy across the world. The report tit...

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Shows on Showmax receive 22 Kalasha Awards nominations

Grace MathekaNovember 4, 2021

Shows on Showmax has received 22 nominations in the recently unveiled nominees for the 2021 Kalasha Awards, including all 5 Best TV Drama nominees. Showmax O...

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South African rapper, Blxckie, to visit Kenya on his Africa tour

Grace MathekaNovember 4, 2021

Blxckie, a South African rap singer and producer, is set to jet into the country this week as part of his Africa tour. The tour kicked off in Lagos, Nigeria, la...

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How to make tasty homemade fluffy vanilla pancakes

Grace MathekaNovember 4, 2021

Vanilla pancakes are a favorite in many households. They are yummy, healthy and easy to make. We have an exciting recipe for you where you can whip up your v...

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The Kenya Big 5 Construct event is slated for November 24-26 at Sarit Centre

Grace MathekaNovember 4, 2021

The Big 5 Construct Kenya, an international construction business event, has announced a free physical event on November 24 – 26 2021 at the Sarit Expo Centre, ...

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KEMSA begins implementation of reforms to strengthen UHC delivery

Grace MathekaNovember 4, 2021

The Board of the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has confirm that the Authority is implementing reforms to position it as an effective player in the lo...

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Canon launches the PowerShot PX smart camera targeting families

Grace MathekaNovember 4, 2021

Canon has unveiled the PowerShot PX, a small, smart and friendly camera capturing high-quality 11.7 MP images and 60 pixel Full HD video. The new camera is p...

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Equity Bank featured in 2021 Top 1,000 World Banks list

Grace MathekaNovember 4, 2021

Equity has been named among global giants in the banking industry. The bank has been ranked position 39 globally on return on assets, position 71 on return on c...

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‘The Elephant Queen’ film launches mobile cinema & wildlife conservation initiative in Kenya

Grace MathekaNovember 4, 2021

The Elephant Queen, an internationally acclaimed Kenyan Film, has launched a mobile cinema and conservation outreach initiative across Kenya. The outreach progr...

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Rugby Africa Cup Women’s 15s; Namibia vs Zambia test match slated for November 13

Grace MathekaNovember 4, 2021

Namibia and Zambia are set to face each other at the 2021 Rugby Africa series of women’s 15s final test matches. 11 countries were involved in this series this ...

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Qatar Airways launches ‘Fly and Win’ campaign in partnership with Hamad International Airport

Grace MathekaNovember 4, 2021

The Fly and Win campaign by Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport will offer passengers flying with the airline the opportunity to win exciting prizes. ...

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Canon celebrates 10 women under its Women Who Empower program

Grace MathekaNovember 3, 2021

Canon Middle East, Central and North Africa has celebrated the first phase of its Women Who Empower program with ten winners. Since its launch at the beginni...

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Microsoft launches 90 additional updates & services in a bid to enhance user experience

Grace MathekaNovember 3, 2021

Microsoft has introduced more than 90 new services and updates to address emerging trends and explore ways of connecting people, organizations, and ideas in the...

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Spotify’s adds 254 Flow, Eastern Vibes & Zilizopendwa playlists to celebrate East African music

Grace MathekaNovember 3, 2021

Spotify has added three new playlists to showcase the diversity of East African music from different genres including Hip Hop, R&B and Zilizopendwa. The ...

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Moove partners with Lori Systems to promote financing for African trucking & logistics

Grace MathekaNovember 3, 2021

Moove, an African mobility fintech, has partnered with Lori Systems, an e-logistics company in Africa. The partnership marks Moove’s first move into the logisti...

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Diamonds Dream of Africa hotel wins Africa’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort award

Grace MathekaNovember 3, 2021

The Diamonds Dream of Africa hotel in based in Malindi has been named the Leading All-inclusive resort in Africa 2021 by the World Travel Awards (WTA). Diamo...

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Sarova Stanley Hotel introduces Swahili Fridays to its menu

Grace MathekaNovember 3, 2021

The Sarova Stanley Hotel has added Swahili Fridays to its offering as it seeks to diversify its menu to complement customers’ needs. For Swahili Fridays, Sar...

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Spotify appoints Irvine Partners as its PR agency for Sub-Saharan Africa

Grace MathekaNovember 3, 2021

Irvine Partners, a public relations and integrated marketing agency, has been awarded the Spotify communications account in Sub-Saharan Africa. Irvine begun wor...

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Here are the nominees for the 2021 Kalasha Film & TV Awards

Grace MathekaNovember 3, 2021

The Kenya Film Commission has unveiled the nominees in various categories for the 11th edition of the Kalasha International Film and TV awards. Officiating t...

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Virtual Pay receives ISO 27001 Accreditation for its security management system

Grace MathekaNovember 3, 2021

Virtual Pay, a payment solutions provider, has been awarded the prestigious ISO 27001:2013 certification, receiving accreditation for its Information Security M...

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CEO Fridays: Glenfiddich’s Mulunda Kombo on the brand & the campaign to introduce the whisky to more Kenyans

Grace MathekaNovember 3, 2021

Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky’s global campaign, Where Next? campaign has been gaining momentum in the Kenyan market. In partnership with EatOut, Glenfi...

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Merck opens applications for scholarships for Doctors in underserved specialties in Africa

Grace MathekaNovember 3, 2021

Merck Foundation has announced the call for applications for medical training scholarships for healthcare providers in critical and underserved specialties for ...

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Minet Kenya wins award in the 2021 Intermediaries’ Awards by UAP

Grace MathekaNovember 3, 2021

Minet Kenya Insurance Brokers has been awarded the overall best intermediary of the year in the 2020 annual Intermediaries’ Awards by UAP Insurance Kenya. Th...

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DCG secures Ksh. 78 billion to fuel subsidiary Luno’s expansion in the USA

Grace MathekaNovember 3, 2021

Digital Currency Group (DCG), Luno’s parent company, has closed a Ksh. 78 billion (USD 700 million) funding round from investors. The round was led by SoftBank,...

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5 easy to make whiskey cocktails

Grace MathekaNovember 3, 2021

Whiskey is a drink that most people enjoy either neat or in the rocks with a bit of water. However, there are other ways to take your whiskey and make it delici...

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Chandarana Foodplus opens new branch in Nakuru

Grace MathekaNovember 3, 2021

Chandarana Foodplus retail chain has opened an new store to be the anchor tenant at the Golden Life Mall in Nakuru, taking its total stores count to 23 in the c...

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LG targets the growing on-demand laundry market with smart shops

Grace MathekaNovember 3, 2021

LG Electronics is seeking to tap into the fast-growing on-demand laundry market in East Africa with a new concept targeting clients looking for superior home wa...

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Sama has been named the Best in Machine Learning Platforms at the 2021 AI TechAwards

Grace MathekaNovember 2, 2021

Sama, a training data provider in Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects, has announced it has received the 2021 AI TechAward for Best in Machine Learning Platfo...

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Carrefour customers can now shop & pay later with Lipa Later

Grace MathekaNovember 2, 2021

Lipa Later, a credit service company, has partnered with Carrefour to roll out the LipaVismart product powered by Lipa Later for all Carrefour customers. Thi...

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CDC Group commits Ksh. 455 B to combat climate emergency at the COP26 in Glasgow

Grace MathekaNovember 2, 2021

CDC Group, the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has announced plans to invest over Ksh. 455 billion (£3 billion) to support emerging ec...

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Unity Homes begins construction of 640-apartments at Tatu City

Grace MathekaNovember 2, 2021

Unity Homes has begun construction of Unity East at Tatu City with 640 two and three bedroom apartments. The project follows the successful completion of the...

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