itel donates learning materials to Mama Ngina Primary School in Nakuru

Grace MathekaOctober 23, 2021

Smartphone brand itel has donated infrastructural and learning amenities to pupils of Mama Ngina Primary School in Nakuru County. This is part of the brand's Lo...

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How to apply for a Green Card in Kenya

Grace MathekaOctober 23, 2021

A Green Card is a permit allowing immigrants to permanently live and work in the United States Of America. Green card holders are known as permanent residents. ...

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Awuor Ayiecho has been appointed as Board Chairperson for Amnesty International Kenya

Grace MathekaOctober 23, 2021

The Amnesty International Kenya Board has appointed Awuor Ayiecho as the its Chairperson. Awuor, who joined the Board in July 2020, succeeds Renee Ngamau who re...

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Pension scheme Trustees convene at the Sanlam Investments East Africa Conference in Malindi to strategize the sector’s recovery

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

The more than 100 pension fund Trustees are in an ongoing two-day Sanlam Investments East Africa Conference in Malindi to gauge the pandemic's impact on the mar...

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KQ partners with British Airways to increase destinations across Europe

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

Kenya Airways’ (KQ) customers can now fly to more destinations across Europe, thanks to a new codeshare agreement between KQ and British Airways. Customers can ...

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Safaricom leading in internet speeds in Kenya according to latest Ookla Internet Performance Report

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

Safaricom had the highest Speed Score (29.20) in Kenya during Q3 according to an analysis by Ookla, a web service that provides analysis of Internet access perf...

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M-PESA Foundation partners with CBM & CURE hospital to support children with disabilities

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

The M-PESA Foundation has entered into a partnership with CBM Kenya and CURE Kenya hospital to address factors that limit children with disabilities from access...

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Liquid Intelligent Technologies named Best African Wholesale Carrier at 2021 Global Carrier Awards

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has received an accolade for Best African Wholesale Carrier at the 2021 Global Carrier Awards ceremony in London for the 10th ye...

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LG kicks off TV tech education campaign amid rising demand for smart TVs

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

LG Electronics East Africa has launched a campaign to educate consumers on emerging trends in TV technology. This will help consumers to make informed informed ...

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Google launches Task Mate crowdsourcing app; Kenyans can earn money by doing tasks

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

Google has launched Task Mate, a crowdsourcing app that lets people use smartphones to do tasks and get paid, in Kenya. The tech company rolled out the beta ver...

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Kenya receives additional 504,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

Kenya has received a consignment of 504,000 additional doses of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in yet another boost to the ongoing National accelerate...

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Africa Logistics Properties targets net zero status by 2030

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

Africa Logistics Properties (ALP) has announced plans to attain net zero status within the next 9 years. The announcement was made by Maruza Chikwanha, ALP'S De...

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How innovative plastic management methods will help advance Africa’s SDGs

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

A new report by Oliver Nudds, Managing Director, Ocean Plastic Technologies has shown that current waste management practices in Africa are causing major econom...

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How to pay for your electricity bill & buy tokens using Safaricom Bonga Points

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

Customers can now purchase Kenya Power tokens using Safaricom Bonga points. You can now redeem accumulated Bonga points to pay for bills including Kenya Power t...

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The 2021 Fret Venture Concert to be held at the Kenya National Theatre on 17th November

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

The Kenya Conservatoire of Music has announced that the 2021 Fret Venture Concert will take place on Wednesday 17th November at the Kenya National Theatre. T...

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Ministry of Health extends closing time for bars & restaurants to 11pm

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

The Government, through the Ministry of Health, has announced the extension of operating hours for bars and restaurants beginning next week. The move has brough...

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Tiktok is offering more ways to create & be entertained with longer videos

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

The TikTok community has refined creative expression on its platform following the launch of longer videos on TikTok. Longer videos on TikTok have unlocked a...

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Showmax Pro to show multicam feed in the Barcelona vs Real Madrid match this weekend

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

Showmax Pro will this weekend introduce a different viewing experience for sports fans. This Sunday, 24th October, customers will have access to the multicam fe...

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Delphine Traoré appointed as new regional CEO of Allianz Africa.

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

Delphine Traoré has been appointed as Allianz Africa Regional CEO effective November 1st, 2021. Delphine, who is a member of the Board of Management at Allianz ...

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Equity Bank updates its Eazzy Net banking solutions to enhance customer experience

Grace MathekaOctober 21, 2021

Equity Bank has revamped its online banking offering, previously known as Eazzy Net, to provide a seamless customer experience across all its banking channels. ...

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KBL launches the new Gilbey’s Mixed Berries Flavour gin

Grace MathekaOctober 21, 2021

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has unveiled the new Gilbey’s Mixed Berries Flavour Gin brand. Gilbey’s Mixed Berries Flavour gin is the latest product introduced...

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Hemingways Watamu & Expeditions feted at 2021 World Travel Awards

Grace MathekaOctober 21, 2021

Hemingways Watamu has been named Kenya’s Leading Beach Resort at the 2021 World Travel Awards. Hemingways Expeditions, which is part of the Hemingways Group, wa...

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Airbus delivers new & enhanced ACH125 helicopter in South Africa

Grace MathekaOctober 21, 2021

Airbus has delivered the first ACH125 helicopter in South Africa to a private customer. The helicopter is equipped with updated avionics and increased engine po...

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Paradigm Initiative releases a short film titled ‘Focus’ to educate people on digital rights

Grace MathekaOctober 21, 2021

The Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a pan-African social enterprise working to advance digital rights and inclusion in Africa, has released its second short film tit...

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14 teams confirm participation in KRU’s Safari Sevens 2021

Grace MathekaOctober 21, 2021

14 teams have so far confirmed their participation in the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) Safari Sevens to be held on 30th and 31st October at the Nyayo National Stadiu...

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation commits up to Ksh. 13 billion to combat COVID-19 in low-income countries

Grace MathekaOctober 21, 2021

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a commitment of up to Ksh. 13 billion (USD 120 million) as part of its COVID-19 response efforts. The fundin...

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KQ & Unga Holdings among 160 companies shortlisted for 2021 Africa CIO100 Awards

Grace MathekaOctober 21, 2021

160 companies have been shortlisted for the Africa CIO100 Awards. The shortlist marks the completion of the first phase of the technical analysis of data from w...

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Applications for the 2021 Angaza Awards for women in banking are now open

Grace MathekaOctober 21, 2021

The Angaza Awards, Women to Watch in Banking and Finance program is open for submission of entries for the 2021 Top 10 Women to Watch list. The List will featur...

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Sheryl Murgor & Stephanie Murgor explain how Ndichu brothers attacked them

Grace MathekaOctober 20, 2021

Two sisters, Sheryl Murgor and Stephanie Murgor, accusing Eddie Ndichu and Paul Ndichu of assault have told their side of the story on what happened on the nigh...

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Safaricom feted for Net Zero efforts at the 2021 EA Climate Action awards

Grace MathekaOctober 20, 2021

Safaricom has received an honorary recognition from the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) East African Climate Action Awards. The company ...

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Industrial real estate more profitable across Africa according to Knight Frank report

Grace MathekaOctober 20, 2021

A new Knight Frank industrial report has revealed that industrial real estate across Africa are commanding 12% yield on average compared to 9% for retail and of...

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vivo Y33s smartphone is now available in the Kenyan market to retail at Ksh. 23,999

Grace MathekaOctober 20, 2021

Smartphone brand, vivo, has launched its latest mid-range smartphone in Kenya, the vivo Y33s priced at Ksh. 23,999. The smartphone features a 50 MP rear came...

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KEMSA dispatches medical supplies to 66 health facilities in Kirinyaga County

Grace MathekaOctober 20, 2021

The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) in partnership with the Kirinyaga County Government has dispatched 7 trucks with medical supplies worth more than K...

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Eddie Ndichu steps down from the Association of Fintechs Board to allow for investigations into his alleged assault case

Grace MathekaOctober 19, 2021

The Board of the Association of Fintechs in Kenya has responded to the controversial assault allegation against the Ndichu brothers. In a press statement, the B...

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Equity Chess Club retains Best Corporate Team trophy in Mombasa

Grace MathekaOctober 19, 2021

The Equity Chess Club has successfully defended its best Corporate Team title at the Mombasa Chess Derby held during the Huduma holiday weekend. Equity's Mat...

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Ashoka & Worldreader embark on a youth changemakers initiative

Grace MathekaOctober 19, 2021

Ashoka has collaborated with Worldreader to launch the Ashoka Worldreader Changemaker Collection. The initiative was launched at an event held at the Kenya Nati...

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KNH commemorates 120 years of operation in Kenya

Grace MathekaOctober 19, 2021

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) is celebrating 120 years of service in Kenya. Founded in 1901, KNH is the biggest and oldest referral hospital in Kenya. The...

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KISFF partners with the Safinaz Foundation to launch the 2021 Sports Film Festival

Grace MathekaOctober 19, 2021

The Kenya International Sports Film Festival (KISFF) has announced its partnership with the Safinaz Foundation during the 4th edition of KISFF 2021, Africa's Pr...

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I&M Bank & Backbase partner to launch the ‘I&M On The Go’ digital banking platform

Grace MathekaOctober 19, 2021

I&M Bank Kenya has partnered with digital banking software provider, Backbase, to develop a digital platform that aims to enhance the its digital banking ex...

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All Southern Bypass interchanges to be closed on Oct 31 for the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon

Grace MathekaOctober 19, 2021

Standard Chartered has announced road closures for the physical marathon set for 31st October, 2021. The physical marathon will be limited to 2,500 elite runner...

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Budding actresses Michelle Tiren & Bryanna Wanjiku shine in new ‘Famous’ series on Showmax

Grace MathekaOctober 18, 2021

In the first episode of the music drama series Famous, now streaming on Showmax, Nikita struggles to remain relevant in an industry that is too eager to move on...

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Nairobi Business Ventures acquires 4 Kenyan Firms for Ksh. 3 Billion

Grace MathekaOctober 18, 2021

Nairobi Business Ventures (NBV) has completed the 100% acquisition of four businesses in Kenya. The Ksh. 3 billion transactions involves acquisition of Delta...

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