Amitruck, WorkPay & Pezesha among 9 Kenyan startups selected to receive funding from Google Africa Investment Fund

Grace MathekaOctober 18, 2021

Google has selected 50 startups drawn from Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Rwanda, Zambia, and Cote d’Ivoire to take part in the Africa...

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Crypto company, Luno, now has 9 million customers in over 40 countries

Grace MathekaOctober 18, 2021

Luno, a crypto company founded by Marcus Swanepoel and Timothy Stranex has achieved the milestone of reaching 9 million customers in over 40 countries. The rapi...

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M-PESA services to be unavailable midnight Tuesday Oct 19 to 4am Oct 20

Grace MathekaOctober 18, 2021

Safaricom through a statement has announced that it will be conducting a maintenance exercise on its mobile money platform M-PESA tomorrow, Tuesday 19th October...

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Alaa Bawab appointed as head of Lenovo’s Infrastructure Solutions unit in Africa & Middle East

Grace MathekaOctober 18, 2021

Lenovo has appointed Alaa Bawab as the new General Manager for Middle East and Africa (MEA) within the Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG). In his ne...

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5 superior qualities of the LG SolarDom microwave oven

Grace MathekaOctober 18, 2021

Microwaves have quickly become an integral part of our kitchens. With the need for microwaves increasing, many different brand products have hit the market. ...

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Tunisia is the winner of the Women’s Rugby Africa Cup tournament

Grace MathekaOctober 18, 2021

The Tunisia women’s team is has emerged winner at the Rugby Africa Cup tournament held in Tunis, Tunisia. The team played Cote d’Ivoire, who had lost to Senegal...

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Daddy Owen releases his 6th studio album, ‘Chapter IV’

Grace MathekaOctober 18, 2021

Celebrated Gospel artist Owen Mwatia popularly known as Daddy Owen has launched his sixth studio album titled Chapter IV. The 10-record Chapter IV album was ...

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Autochek, an automotive tech company, officially launches in Kenya

Grace MathekaOctober 18, 2021

Autochek, an automotive technology company, has officially launched its operations to Kenya as part of its pan-African expansion. The company has appointed Bilh...

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Yamaha launches the FZ 150 & FZ 250 motorbikes in Kenya

Grace MathekaOctober 18, 2021

With the demand for cost-effective and robust mid-category bikes on the rise, and with Kenyans looking for ways to commute, manufacturers have responded with th...

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NBO Film Festival returns; to run hybrid format from November 3-4

Grace MathekaOctober 18, 2021

The 4th edition of the NBO Film Festival will return to Nairobi from 3rd to 14th November, 2021 in a hybrid programme of physical and online events. The return ...

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Prudential appoints Arjun Mallik, Gwen Kinisu & Raxit Soni to steer growth in East & Central Africa

Grace MathekaOctober 18, 2021

Prudential, an Assurance company in Kenya, has appointed a new team to drive growth in East and Central Africa. Arjun Mallik, formerly CEO of Prudential Ugan...

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President Uhuru Kenyatta commissions new Cancer Imaging Centre at KU Hospital

Grace MathekaOctober 18, 2021

President Uhuru Kenyatta has inaugurated the first publicly-owned comprehensive Integrated Molecular Imaging Centre for the diagnosis and treatment of Cancer in...

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Eddie Ndichu & Paul Ndichu accused of allegedly assaulting a woman at Ole Sereni Hotel

Grace MathekaOctober 18, 2021

Businessman Eddie Ndichu and his twin brother Paul Ndichu has been accused of  allegedly assaulting a woman who turned down their advances down at Emara Ole Ser...

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Àlọ́ is calling out for applications to its 2021 Writers Initiative

Grace MathekaOctober 18, 2021

Àlọ́ is an international writers initiative that aims to discover budding writers with unique story ideas that pay homage to Africa's cultures, diversity, herit...

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F1 has released the 2022 race calendar with a record 23 races & additional venue

Grace MathekaOctober 18, 2021

Formula 1 has unveiled the calendar for the 2022 season, with a 23, up from a 22 Grand Prix race schedule being approved by the FIA’s World Motor Sport Council....

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Wyre, Gravitti Band, Kris Darling & DJ Moh among headliners for Etana concert on 30th October

Grace MathekaOctober 18, 2021

Jamaican dancehall artist Etana is set to jet into the country on the 27th October, 2021 ahead of her concert dubbed Pamoja at the Waterfront, Ngong Racecourse ...

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Simba Corp has opened a new branch in Nyeri town

Grace MathekaOctober 16, 2021

Simba Corp has officially opened a new branch in Nyeri town along Kenyatta road next to Sidian bank. The new Nyeri branch will sell and service all the brands u...

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Simi releases new single titled ‘Woman’ to celebrate womanhood

Grace MathekaOctober 15, 2021

Award-winning Nigerian artiste Simisola Ogunleye Kosoko widely known as Simi has released her latest single titled Woman. The song is about uplifting and celebr...

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Jeremiah Kioko is the winner of the OPPO Reno6 5G wildlife competition

Grace MathekaOctober 15, 2021

Jeremy Kioko’s image of a leopard perched on the branch of a tree at the Tsavo East National Park has been named the best image of the just concluded OPPO Reno6...

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Pwani Oil, Redcross & KPA host handwashing exercise to mark Global Handwashing Day

Grace MathekaOctober 15, 2021

Pwani Oil has marked the 2021 Global Handwashing Day at the Likoni Ferry in partnership with Redcross Kenya, Swahilipot Hub and the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA)....

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Celo launches Climate Collective initiative to fight climate change

Grace MathekaOctober 15, 2021

The Celo community has launched its Climate Collective, a community driven effort to fight climate change by tokenizing rainforests and other carbon appropriate...

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Muthoni Drummer Queen releases new single ‘Love Potion’ featuring Sauti Sol

Grace MathekaOctober 15, 2021

Kenyan songstress Muthoni Drummer Queen (real name Muthoni Ndonga) has released a collaboration single dubbed Love Potion featuring Afro-pop boy band Sauti Sol....

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A look at the Altura Upperhill Apartments Development in Nairobi

Grace MathekaOctober 15, 2021

Altura Upperhill is an apartment development located at the intersection of Ralph Bunche Road and Argwings Kodhek in the Upperhill region of Nairobi, Kenya. The...

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World Food Day 2021; Safe food now for a healthier tomorrow

Grace MathekaOctober 15, 2021

World Food Day is celebrated across the globe on October 16th every year. This day marks the anniversary of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organisatio...

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High Court declares roll out of Huduma Namba cards illegal, calls for data protection impact assessment

Grace MathekaOctober 14, 2021

The High Court has dismissed the decision by the state to roll out Huduma Namba cards, terming it illegal. Justice Jairus Ngaah of the High Court ruled that ...

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3 benefits of the LG commercial washing machine & how to clean it

Grace MathekaOctober 14, 2021

The LG commercial washing machine provides users with total laundry solutions including the most suitable equipment and full support for the laundry business. ...

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Reprieve for Kenyans as EPRA reduces prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene

Grace MathekaOctober 14, 2021

Kenyans can now breath a sigh of relief after the cost of fuel has been reduced in the latest review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). ...

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AFAL starts production of Caltex lubricants in Kenya

Grace MathekaOctober 14, 2021

AFAL Manufacturing Limited (AML), a subsidiary of the Tristar Group, has officially launched the local blending of Caltex lubricants in East Africa. The laun...

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Netflix & UNESCO launch competition for African filmmakers to produce short films

Grace MathekaOctober 14, 2021

Netflix and the UNESCO have partnered to launch a short film competition themed African Folktales, Reimagined across Sub-Saharan Africa. Winners of the competit...

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Stanbic to offer car financing loans for acquisition of Tata Kenya vehicles

Grace MathekaOctober 14, 2021

Stanbic Bank Kenya has entered into a partnership with Tata Kenya to offer car financing loans plus insurance financing for the acquisition of Tata vehicles. Th...

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Markup Kenya & SemaBox partner to produce agribusiness podcast, Mazao Talks

Grace MathekaOctober 14, 2021

Markup Kenya, with support from the EU, has announced a partnership with SemaBOX to create and produce a podcast series dubbed Mazao Talks. Mazao Talks will ...

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Moyo Gems is officially coming to Kenya

Grace MathekaOctober 14, 2021

Moyo Gems, an international gemstone training and sourcing program, has confirmed that it is coming to Kenya. Moyo Gems is a gemstone collaboration that was ...

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NHIF services are now available on the M-PESA app

Grace MathekaOctober 14, 2021

Safaricom has partnered with the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to launch the NHIF mini-app within the M-PESA Super App. The NHIF mini-app will prov...

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Nafsi movie trailer featuring Mumbi Maina & Catherine Kamau released

Grace MathekaOctober 14, 2021

The official trailer for the upcoming romantic drama feature film, Nafsi, has been released. The trailer gives a sneak peak of what to expect from Mumbi Maina (...

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Tiktok releases its Q2 Community Guidelines Enforcement report

Grace MathekaOctober 14, 2021

TikTok has published its Q2 Community Guidelines Enforcement report alongside an update on its work to protect its community from hate and harassment. The on...

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EABL CEO Jane Karuku named among the 2021 Definitive List of African women CEOs

Grace MathekaOctober 14, 2021

East African Breweries (EABL) Group MD and CEO, Ms. Jane Karuku, has been listed on the Africa.com Definitive List of Women CEOs. The List was unveiled during T...

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Smile Train Goodwill Ambassador Catriona Gray speaks against bullying of cleft patients

Grace MathekaOctober 14, 2021

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, who is also the Goodwill Ambassador for Smile Train, has spoken against bullying of patients with cleft. Catriona has called f...

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KeNIA extends application deadline for the 2021 National Innovation Awards to 31st October

Grace MathekaOctober 14, 2021

More than 15 innovators are set to benefit from the National Innovation Awards powered by the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA). The Agency has today ann...

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LG upgrades streaming content options for third party TVs powered by webOS

Grace MathekaOctober 14, 2021

LG Electronics has announced plans to expand the availability of content streaming options for third-party TVs running on its proprietary webOS platform. With t...

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Joe Muganda has been appointed to the Stanbic Board

Grace MathekaOctober 14, 2021

Stanbic Holdings has announced the appointment of Mr. Joseph Muganda as an Independent Non-Executive Director on the Board effective 12th October, 2021. Joe ...

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Zetech University project shines in the 2021 Africa Youth ICT Innovation competition

Grace MathekaOctober 14, 2021

An ICT innovation by Zetech University of Kenya has been crowned among top 10 entries in a continental Youth ICT Innovation Competition. The competition was bac...

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Sauti Sol receives Grammy Certificate for producing Burna Boy’s ‘Twice As Tall’ Album

Grace MathekaOctober 14, 2021

Afro-pop band Sauti Sol has received a Certificate of recognition from the Recording Academy for their role in making Burna Boy’s album Twice as Tall. The album...

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