Tatu City partners with Konza Technopolis to drive economic development in Kenya

Grace MathekaSeptember 22, 2021

Tatu City’s owner and developer, Rendeavour, has partnered with the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) to establish an association for Special Econ...

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Nairobi hoteliers express optimism as British Airlines resumes Nairobi-London operations

Grace MathekaSeptember 22, 2021

The hospitality sector in Nairobi is ready for takeoff in Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) business following the resumption of British ...

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Anthony Mwangi among winners of the 2021 Billboard Contest of FineArt America

Grace MathekaSeptember 22, 2021

Kenyan artist Anthony Mwangi has been named one of the winners of this year's Billboard Contest of FineArt America for his image of an African Woman titled Free...

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Airtel partners with World Remit to enable customers receive money from 129 countries worldwide

Grace MathekaSeptember 22, 2021

Airtel through its e-money platform Airtel Money has partnered with World Remit to enable Airtel customers to receive money from 129 countries across the world,...

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Safaricom recognised as a Global Compact LEAD participant by the UN

Grace MathekaSeptember 22, 2021

Safaricom has been recognized as a Global Compact LEAD participant for its continued commitment to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and its Ten Principl...

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Glovo doubles investment in its quest to expand operations across Africa

Grace MathekaSeptember 22, 2021

Glovo, a multi-category delivery platform, recently announced the expansion of its operations in Africa to include Ghana and Tunisia. This brings its current op...

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Ebonylife partners with Sony to launch an African writers initiative

Grace MathekaSeptember 22, 2021

EbonyLife and Sony Pictures Television (SPT) have collaborated to launch ÀLÓ, a writers initiative offering a unique platform for writers of African heritage. ...

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VSkit introduces new in app features as part of a rebranding move

Grace MathekaSeptember 21, 2021

Short video platform VSkit has launched new features in its rebranding initiative. The rebranding more comes after three years of the platform in the African ma...

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Netflix has officially launched a free mobile plan in Kenya

Grace MathekaSeptember 21, 2021

Netflix, a streaming entertainment service, recently introduced a free plan that will now allow entertainment fans to enjoy almost all of Netflix’s content on a...

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Machakos, Makueni & Migori schools shine in Pwani Oil National essay contest

Grace MathekaSeptember 21, 2021

Pupils from schools in rural areas have emerged top in an essay writing contest where over 23,000 pupils from 11,300 public primary schools across Kenya partici...

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Relief for businesses as High Court declares minimum tax provisions null & void

Grace MathekaSeptember 21, 2021

Justice George Odunga of the High Court has declared the minimum tax provisions unconstitutional and the minimum tax guidelines void. The judge has issued an or...

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Sendy partners with META Electric to introduce electric-powered delivery vans

Grace MathekaSeptember 21, 2021

Sendy, a tech-logistics company has partnered with META Electric, an electric vehicle dealer and leaser to introduce electric-powered vans. The electric vans ar...

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Kakuzi unveils team to steer its Sexual Harassment Awareness Reporting and Prevention program

Grace MathekaSeptember 21, 2021

Kakuzi, a Kenyan agricultural company has unveiled a team among its employees to spearhead their Sexual Harassment Awareness Reporting and Prevention (SHARP) pr...

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KBL unveils new Gilbey’s Mixed Berries gin in a bid to grow market share in Kenya

Grace MathekaSeptember 21, 2021

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has launched a new brand of gin, the Gilbey’s Mixed Berries. The new drink is a delicious blend of gin and mixed berries to cater ...

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Bollore emerges as the Best Cargo Transporter at the Kenya Ports Authority EAMA Awards

Grace MathekaSeptember 21, 2021

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) recently held its second East Africa Maritime Awards (EAMA) 2020 in Mombasa. The Awards aim to recognize industry’s outstanding ...

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South African healthtech Aviro Health secures funding for expansion

Grace MathekaSeptember 21, 2021

Aviro Health, a Cape Town-based healthtech has secured an undisclosed amount of funding in a pre-series A funding round led by ASISA ESD Fund managed by Edge Gr...

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Kenya & Ethiopia sign operations manual for Moyale one stop border post

Grace MathekaSeptember 21, 2021

Ethiopia and the Government of Kenya through the Ethiopia Customs Commission and the Border Control and Operation Coordination Committee have signed the Moyale-...

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June Gachui’s newest single ‘Crazy’ video is out now

Grace MathekaSeptember 21, 2021

Award-winning musician June Gachui has released a new single dubbed Crazy, about 5 years after the release of her debut album, Twenty years, which is available ...

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5 benefits of the Safaricom post pay plan

Grace MathekaSeptember 21, 2021

When it comes to mobile phone plans, there are two types that is postpaid and prepaid. Postpaid plans means that  one pays a fixed amount of money at the end of...

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Radisson Hotel Group announces a record year in Africa with 13 hotels and 2,500 rooms signed

Grace MathekaSeptember 21, 2021

The Radisson Hotel Group has announced a hotel expansion record in Africa with 13 hotels signed so far. This translates to a new hotel signed every 20 days. ...

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KEPSA survey indicates that Kenyans working online earn an average of Ksh. 20,774 per month

Grace MathekaSeptember 21, 2021

A national study on Digital and Digitally enabled work in Kenya has revealed that Kenyans working online earn an average of Ksh. 20,774 every month. The stud...

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Nominations for the 2022 Oslo Business for Peace Award are now open

Grace MathekaSeptember 20, 2021

The Business for Peace Foundation is seeking candidates for the 2022 Oslo Business for Peace Award. This is in partnership with the with the United Nations Glob...

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Emirates is recruiting 3,000 cabin crew & 500 airport services employees

Grace MathekaSeptember 20, 2021

Emirates has begun a worldwide campaign to recruit 3,000 cabin crew and 500 airport services employees to join its Dubai hub over the next six months. The recru...

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Kenya has been removed from the UK’s travel advisory red list countries

Grace MathekaSeptember 20, 2021

The United Kingdom has removed Kenya from the COVID-19 red-listed countries effective 4 a.m. September 22, 2021. The lifting of the travel advisory against Keny...

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Kitui County acquires 5 specially built Isuzu cattle carrier trucks to support livestock traders

Grace MathekaSeptember 20, 2021

Kitui County Governor Hon. Charity Ngilu has received five specially built Isuzu trucks for transporting cattle. The trucks, valued at Ksh. 11.7 million each, a...

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KQ offering 30% discounts for ticket prices to various destinations

Grace MathekaSeptember 18, 2021

Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced special ticket discounts of up to 30% to destinations across its network. The discount applies to tickets purchased by 24th Sep...

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Philip Lopokoiyit appointed ICEA Lion CEO & Principal Officer

Grace MathekaSeptember 17, 2021

ICEA Lion has appointment Philip Lopokoiyit as the new CEO and Principal Officer of the company following regulatory approval effective September 20, 2021. I...

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P&L Consulting and Instinctif Partners roll out offering for equity & debt issuers

Grace MathekaSeptember 17, 2021

Profit and Loss (P&L) Consulting and its international affiliate Instinctif Partners (IP) have rolled out a tailored Investor Relations offering for existin...

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UAP Old Mutual targets 1 million youth in new financial literacy program

Grace MathekaSeptember 17, 2021

The UAP Old Mutual Foundation has launched a new financial literacy program designed to reach an estimated 1 million young people. The program is also targeted ...

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Safaricom Foundation commissions Ksh. 54 Million newborn Unit at the Kilifi County Hospital

Grace MathekaSeptember 17, 2021

Kilifi County Hospital has officially opened a newborn unit valued at over Ksh. 54 million. The new Newborn unit was built and equipped through a partnership be...

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Chevron in new AFAL lubricants licence & manufacturing deal

Grace MathekaSeptember 17, 2021

Chevron Brands International (Chevron) has partnered with AFAL Manufacturing Limited (AML) of the Tristar Group in a long-term license agreement. The agreement ...

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Nokia partners with ATU in a bid to speed up digital transformation in Kenya

Grace MathekaSeptember 17, 2021

Nokia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) to hasten digital transformation and the knowledge economy ...

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KEPSA begins COVID-19 vaccination exercise in support of Government efforts

Grace MathekaSeptember 17, 2021

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has named 55 locations where COVID-19 vaccinations will be hosted for private-sector employees, their families, and co...

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Tech review; the LG SNH5 Soundbar

Grace MathekaSeptember 16, 2021

Sound is everything. When watching a movie, listening to music or playing a game, the quality of sound matters a lot. The LG SNH5 is a heavy-duty, high quality ...

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Kwara emerges as a winner with the best pitch at Norrsken Impact Accelerator

Grace MathekaSeptember 16, 2021

Kenyan fintech startup, Kwara, has won the best pitch at the just concluded Norrsken Impact Accelerator program. Kwara emerged top at the eight-week program tha...

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Cellulant partners with Ecobank & KenTrade to enhance service delivery

Grace MathekaSeptember 16, 2021

To offer efficient and robust services to their customers, KenTrade has entered into a consortium partnership with Cellulant, Ecobank and GAINDE 2000. With this...

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Google partners with female MPs in Kenya in a bid to improve digital skills for women & girls

Grace MathekaSeptember 16, 2021

Google has announced a collaboration with the Kenyan Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) to improve gender equity, diversity and inclusion within organizat...

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Majid Al Futtaim agrees to lease out Shoprite Checkers Uganda’s Store

Grace MathekaSeptember 16, 2021

Majid Al Futtaim, a retail and leisure brand has announced that it has concluded an agreement with Shoprite Checkers Uganda. The terms of the agreement see the ...

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Ogilvy Africa appoints Ethel Kandiwo & Ibrahim Musoke to its leadership team in Zambia

Grace MathekaSeptember 16, 2021

Ogilvy Africa has appointed a new leadership team for its agency in Lusaka, Zambia. The appointment of the new team aims to further Ogilvy's network by strength...

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Jiji Africa has unveiled a new identity in continued rebranding initiative

Grace MathekaSeptember 15, 2021

Jiji, an online marketplace in Africa, has completed an extensive rebranding effort to align with accelerated company growth, development, and vision for the fu...

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CIC Group launches new Mediplan Insurance Cover for senior citizens

Grace MathekaSeptember 15, 2021

CIC Group has launched a new medical cover dubbed Seniors Mediplan targeting senior citizens from the age of 60 years. While the joining age is capped at 80 yea...

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LG expands retail network with new shop at Thika Road Mall

Grace MathekaSeptember 15, 2021

LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled a new branch at the Thika Road Mall as it steps up a campaign to take its products and services closer to consumers. The new...

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