DHL Global Forwarding partners with TotalEnergies to develop a solar project in Dubai

Grace MathekaOctober 14, 2021

DHL Global Forwarding has signed a contract agreement with TotalEnergies for a solar energy project in Dubai. This is in continuation with their Strategic Coope...

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Eden Life secures Ksh. 154.7 Million in funding to develop a Home Services App

Grace MathekaOctober 14, 2021

Eden Life, a home services app for scheduling food, laundry and cleaning services, has completed a Ksh. 154.7 million (USD 1.4 million) Seed round. The round wa...

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Boomplay streams data to be included on Billboard Hot 100, Billboard 200, Artist 100 & Billboard Global 200 charts

Grace MathekaOctober 14, 2021

Boomplay the music streaming platform has announced a partnership with Billboard. Billboard is an entertainment magazine published weekly by the Billboard-Holly...

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Boeing partners with Bethel Investment Network to address food security in Murang’a

Grace MathekaOctober 13, 2021

Boeing has partnered with the Bethel Investment Network to officially launch the Maragua Ridge Food security and Water project in Murang’a county. This under...

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Orange opens its 5th Orange Digital Center in Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Grace MathekaOctober 13, 2021

Orange, a telecommunications company and the German Development Cooperation have launched the Orange Digital Center in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The Orange Digit...

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KWFT joins the United Nations Global Compact

Grace MathekaOctober 13, 2021

Kenya Women Microfinance Bank (KWFT) has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact. This is part of its ongoing efforts to work collaboratively with p...

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EABC partners with Nelson Mandela AIST to upscale digital transformation in East Africa

Grace MathekaOctober 13, 2021

The East African Business Council (EABC) has signed a partnership with the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST). The partnersh...

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The trailer for music TV show ‘Famous’, has been released ahead of release on Showmax on Oct 18

Grace MathekaOctober 13, 2021

Showmax has released the official trailer for the upcoming music drama series Famous, which is set to premiere exclusively on Showmax on 18 October, 2021. Viewe...

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East African Cables records Ksh. 753 million loss for FY 2020

Grace MathekaOctober 13, 2021

East African Cables has posted a loss of Ksh. 753.2 Million at the end of the financial year ended 31st December, 2020. This is a sizable loss compared to a Net...

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Kenya borrows Ksh. 6.4 Billion from Korea to fund Bus Rapid Transport in Nairobi

Grace MathekaOctober 13, 2021

The Government of Kenya has borrowed Ksh. 6.4 billion from the Korean government to finance the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) in Nairobi. The loan from the Korean E...

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Phylip Leferink appointed as the new CEO for Lake Turkana Wind Power

Grace MathekaOctober 13, 2021

The Board of Directors of Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) has appointed Phylip Leferink as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company effective immediately...

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World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 schedule has been released

Grace MathekaOctober 13, 2021

World Rugby has confirmed the schedule for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 as the sport looks to capitalize on the successful Olympic Games in Tokyo. ...

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Red Bull Basement Student Innovation Program 2021 has been launched in Kenya

Grace MathekaOctober 13, 2021

Kenyan students have been challenged to apply for this year’s global innovation program taking place in 44 countries worldwide. The program dubbed Red Bull Base...

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Amapiano artist DBN Gogo is the latest addition to Spotify’s EQUAL Music program

Grace MathekaOctober 13, 2021

DBN Gogo is the latest artist to join the Spotify EQUAL Music Program as the EQUAL Africa artist of the month. The Spotify EQUAL program is aimed at providin...

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Qatar & Etihad Airways among 6 latest Airlines to implement the IATA Travel Pass

Grace MathekaOctober 13, 2021

Etihad Airways, Jazeera Airways, Jetstar, Qantas, Qatar Airways and Royal Jordanian are the latest airlines to implement the International Air Transport Associa...

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Gina Din-Kariuki appointed to the Kakuzi Human Rights Advisory Committee

Grace MathekaOctober 13, 2021

Kakuzi has announced the full constitution of its Independent Human Rights Advisory Committee (IHRAC) with the appointment of Mrs. Gina Din-Kariuki. Mrs Gina...

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Allianz Africa is offering MBA scholarships for Africans in sustainable development

Grace MathekaOctober 13, 2021

Allianz Africa has committed to grow Africa's development agenda through its Next Generations Fellowship for Social Entrepreneurs initiative. Allianz will offer...

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alsoug secures $5 million in investment to fund expansion plan

Grace MathekaOctober 13, 2021

alsoug, a Sudanese digital classifieds and marketplace, has announced the close of a USD 5 million funding to establish a national payments network. The comp...

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Mabati Rolling Mills partners with KWS in the Magical Kenya Tembo Naming Festival

Grace MathekaOctober 13, 2021

Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM), a member of the Safal Group, has partnered with the Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) to execute the Magical Kenya Tembo Naming Festival...

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Bolt partners with RUBiS Energy to offer fuel discounts to its drivers

Grace MathekaOctober 12, 2021

Cab-hailing platform, Bolt, has forged a partnership with Rubis Energy to offer drivers on the platform discounts on fuel prices. The partnership will see Bo...

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UAP Old Mutual partners with KUPA to distribute funeral insurance cover

Grace MathekaOctober 12, 2021

UAP Old Mutual has signed a deal with the Kenya Urban People Association (KUPA) to provide its members with a last expense insurance cover. The insurance cover ...

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OPPO launches new global version of ColorOS 12 phone operating system

Grace MathekaOctober 12, 2021

OPPO has officially unveiled the new ColorOS12 Operating System for its global users, a week after the release of its pilot version. The smartphone brand is now...

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Sabrina Chepkemoi & Marrieta Halima are the winners of the 2021 National Science & Technology Exhibition

Grace MathekaOctober 12, 2021

Sabrina Chepkemoi and Marrieta Halima of St. Thomas Girls Secondary School in Kilifi County have been crowned the 2021 Young Scientists of the Year. The two stu...

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Bayer partners with Lachlan Kenya to distribute new termiticide for the construction industry

Grace MathekaOctober 12, 2021

Bayer South East Africa has partnered with Lachlan Kenya, a subsidiary of Unifert, to distribute Premise 200SC, a premium termiticide targeting the building and...

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How to pay for Showmax with Mastercard & save 10%

Grace MathekaOctober 12, 2021

Showmax Kenya has announced that their subscribers will get 10% off their monthly subscription fee if they make payment using their Mastercard. This means th...

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IFFAC launches long term capital fund to support African fashion designers

Grace MathekaOctober 12, 2021

The first long-term capital support for African creatives was recently launched during the Paris Fashion Week. At the end of the spring-summer season in Paris, ...

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Tunisia in the lead in the Women’s Rugby Africa Cup Tournament

Grace MathekaOctober 12, 2021

Tunisia has won a decisive victory after beating Senegal 14-3 in the first match of the three games in Tunis in the ongoing Rugby Africa Cup Tournament series. ...

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Akshay Grover appointed as Cellulant CEO & Director

Grace MathekaOctober 12, 2021

The Board of Directors at Cellulant has appointed Acting CEO Akshay Grover as Group CEO and Director of Cellulant effective 1st October, 2021. The appointmen...

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Betika hosts the Fundi Bingwa Cup for Jua Kali artisans in Nairobi

Grace MathekaOctober 12, 2021

Betika, through its Betika Na Community initiative, recently hosted a friendly football tournament for Jua Kali artisans in Nairobi. Betika in partnership with ...

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Estée Lauder launches 2021 breast cancer campaign with plans to fund Faraja Cancer Support Trust

Grace MathekaOctober 12, 2021

The Estée Lauder affiliate companies have launched the 2021 #TimeToEndBreastCancer campaign in Kenya. The firm has been leading the global breast cancer movemen...

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World Mental Health Day 2021, mental health in an unequal world

Grace MathekaOctober 11, 2021

World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year. This day aims to create awareness about mental health issues. The theme for this year's World Ment...

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Sauti Sol members embark on solo career journeys

Grace MathekaOctober 11, 2021

Award-winning Kenyan boy band Sauti Sol have announced their intention to pursue solo projects dubbed Alone Together. The group which is currently on t...

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Nicholas Nesbitt appointed as Chair of the Capital Markets Authority

Grace MathekaOctober 11, 2021

Former General Manager of IBM Eastern Africa, Nicholas Nesbitt, has been appointed the new Chairman of Kenya's Capital Markets Authority (CMA). Nesbitt takes...

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Kenya receives 860,000 COVID-19 vaccines from Slovakia, Germany & France

Grace MathekaOctober 11, 2021

Kenya has received a donation of 160,000 doses of the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from Slovakia and 700,000 doses of vaccine from France and Germany don...

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Simaloi Dajom joins Switch TV as Head of Media Strategy & Content

Grace MathekaOctober 9, 2021

Simaloi Dajom has been appointed as Head of Media Strategy and Content at Switch TV. Simaloi is an award winning and experienced Leader with an edge in Media M...

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How to use BAZE by Safaricom

Grace MathekaOctober 9, 2021

Earlier this year, Safaricom launched a new content sharing platform dubbed Baze. Baze is a subscription based mobile-first, video-on-demand service. It offers ...

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Unity Homes expands to West Africa, opens new show homes in Lagos, Nigeria

Grace MathekaOctober 9, 2021

Unity Homes, a Kenyan property developer of residential communities has expanded operations to West Africa by opening its first show homes in Lagos, Nigeria. Th...

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KCB Foundation has partnered with Meru County to train 400 youth under the GIZ E4D program

Grace MathekaOctober 9, 2021

The KCB Foundation has signed a partnership with the Meru County Government to facilitate training of 400 youth under the GIZ E4D program over the next 2 years....

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AfricaNenda partners with tech experts to accelerate growth of digital payment systems in Africa

Grace MathekaOctober 9, 2021

AfricaNenda has established itself as a new Africa-led organization aimed at accelerating Instant and Inclusive Payment Systems (IIPS). The company aims to do t...

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KCB named ‘Top Valuable Brand’ & ‘Safest Bank in Africa’ by the World’s Safest Banks rankings

Grace MathekaOctober 9, 2021

KCB Group has received two global accolades, confirming its leadership position in driving excellent customer service and supporting East Africa’s economic agen...

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Pizza & Wine Festival organizers set to launch COVID-19 vaccination drive

Grace MathekaOctober 9, 2021

The Pizza and Wine Festival, an events and concerts organizing company, has announced its intention to kick off a vaccination drive for event attendees and staf...

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Facebook is expanding connectivity for the next 1 billion people

Grace MathekaOctober 9, 2021

Facebook has announced new Connectivity technologies aimed at bringing the next billion people online and enhance existing infrastructure projects. Since 201...

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