KeNIA partners with Villgro Africa to launch a healthcare innovation program for Kenyans

Grace MathekaSeptember 15, 2021

The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) in partnership with Villgro Africa have launched a program call for healthcare innovators. The program aims to impr...

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KCB Bank commits to Global Lion Conservation campaign

Grace MathekaSeptember 15, 2021

KCB Bank has unveiled a life-size lion sculpture as part of its programme that seeks to raise funds to protect wildlife and their natural habitats. The sculptur...

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‘Obama: In Pursuit of a more Perfect Union’ is now available on Showmax

Grace MathekaSeptember 14, 2021

HBO’s Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union is now available on Showmax. The documentary showcases the personal and political journey of former President Ba...

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Infinix launches the ZERO X Pro smartphone in London

Grace MathekaSeptember 14, 2021

Infinix held its long awaited Infinix Presents: See Beyond online webinar event at the Royal Observatory Greenwich in London. The online event is part of the co...

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IFC launches competition for local businesses in Kakuma & Kalobeyei

Grace MathekaSeptember 14, 2021

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) in partnership with the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) have launched a competition for local businesses in ...

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Safaricom sponsors the Kenyan Deaflympics Team to a tune of Ksh. 1 million

Grace MathekaSeptember 14, 2021

Safaricom has announced a Ksh. 1 million sponsorship support for the Kenyan team representing the country at the ongoing Deaflympics Ball Games Qualifiers. T...

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KAM kicks off county level drive to increase women participation in industry

Grace MathekaSeptember 14, 2021

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) recently launched its county-focused drive to increase the participation of women in industry. The drive will be co...

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Betika formally launches the 3rd edition of the GrandPa Football tournament in Kibera

Grace MathekaSeptember 13, 2021

Betika has announced that it is the official sponsor for the 3rd edition of the GrandPa tournament that will be held in Kibera, dubbed Betika Na GrandPa 1 Milli...

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Absa Bank to sponsor the KipKeino Classic to a tune of Ksh. 20 million

Grace MathekaSeptember 13, 2021

Following the conclusion of the World Athletics Diamond League Series in Zurich, attention now turns to the Continental Tour Gold Series whose final stop for 20...

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JKUAT hosts the first edition of the Maser Sports Festival

Grace MathekaSeptember 13, 2021

Last weekend Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) hosted a rugby tournament. The event dubbed JKUAT 7s brought together teams from dif...

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NCPB partners with Digifarm Kenya to enhance farmers’ access to post-harvest services

Grace MathekaSeptember 13, 2021

The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has entered into an agreement with Safaricom’s DigiFarm Kenya to enable small-scale farmers in Kenya access post-h...

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Tatu City partners with BuildHer to create jobs for women

Grace MathekaSeptember 11, 2021

Tatu City has partnered with Buildher, a technical training program for construction artisans that trains women and actively promotes sector-wide gender inclusi...

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Lerionka Tiampati resigns as CEO of KTDA amid controversial tea sector reforms

Grace MathekaSeptember 10, 2021

Lerionka Tiampati, the CEO of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has resigned less than three months after he was sent on compulsory leave by the new KTDA ...

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Toyota Kenya recalls select brand models sold between 2001 and 2016 over faulty airbags

Grace MathekaSeptember 10, 2021

Toyota Kenya has issued an urgent recall for a select number of Toyota models sold between 2001 and 2016. The recall comes as the company seeks to address airba...

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Mahali Mzuri has been named the world’s number 1 Hotel

Grace MathekaSeptember 9, 2021

The Virgin company property, Mahali Mzuri, has bagged two coveted awards in this year's Travel and Leisure World's Best Awards 2021. The World's Best Hotel and ...

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Safaricom Ethiopia appoints 11 members including 4 Kenyans to its Executive Committee

Grace MathekaSeptember 9, 2021

Safaricom Ethiopia has named a new team as part of its Executive Committee, just days after the company embarked on a nationwide staff recruitment drive. The...

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George Oyuga has been appointed as Head of Umbrella and Retail Solutions for Zamara Group

Grace MathekaSeptember 9, 2021

The Zamara Group has announced George Oyuga as the Group's new Head of Umbrella and Retail Solutions. Mr. Oyuga takes over from Antony Kilavi who held the posit...

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Dimension Data & NTT in partnership with Red Bull in a bid to create hybrid experiences for innovators

Grace MathekaSeptember 9, 2021

IT solutions and technology provider, Dimension Data, and its parent company NTT have partnered with Red Bull Basement to empower the next generation of univers...

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African Sun Wines wins 2 medals at the 2021 USA Wine Ratings Competition

Grace MathekaSeptember 9, 2021

African Sun Wines, brand owner of Mara Wines, has won two medals at the 4th Annual USA Wine Ratings Competition held in San Francisco. Participants were rate...

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KBL recognized for championing gender mainstreaming in East Africa

Grace MathekaSeptember 9, 2021

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has been awarded for making strides towards accelerating diversity in the workplace and communities where the company operates. ...

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Canon partners with Text Book Centre to impart practical photography skills to children

Grace MathekaSeptember 9, 2021

Canon Central and North Africa and the Text Book Centre (TBC) recently hosted the Canon Academy Juniors Funday at the TBC Sarit Centre branch in Nairobi. Canon ...

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UNEP live streams air pollution data on digital billboards in Nairobi to create awareness

Grace MathekaSeptember 9, 2021

Digital billboards around Nairobi live streamed the City's real-time air pollution in an effort to increase air quality awareness among its more than 4.7 millio...

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Glovo partners with Chandarana Foodplus to enhance service delivery in the Kenyan market

Grace MathekaSeptember 9, 2021

Glovo, a delivery service platform, has partnered with Chandarana Foodplus supermarket in a bid to link its customers to niche outlets. Speaking during the p...

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Liquid partners with Unaitas Global to create a network of interconnected data centres in Africa

Grace MathekaSeptember 8, 2021

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced a partnership with global managed network provider, Unitas Global with an aim to meet the demands of rapid digital...

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Credit Bank recognized for its contribution in energy efficiency & conservation

Grace MathekaSeptember 8, 2021

Credit Bank has been recognized for its contribution to Sustainable Financing in Kenya at the 17th Energy Management Awards organized by the Kenya Association o...

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Solomon Mugera has been appointed as Communications Director at AfDB

Grace MathekaSeptember 8, 2021

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced the appointment of Mr. Solomon Mugera as Director, Communication and External Relations, effective 1st October...

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South Sudan joins Kenya as a member of the African Telecommunications Union

Grace MathekaSeptember 8, 2021

South Sudan has become the 49th member state of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU). South Sudan joins 48 other African countries and 54 ICT companies un...

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How to check phone numbers registered using your ID number by dialing *106#

Grace MathekaSeptember 7, 2021

With rising cases of identity theft, phone theft and mobile phone identities, mobile phone users can now check which phone numbers are registered using their ID...

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Infinix partners with the Royal Observatory Greenwich to promote innovation & technology

Grace MathekaSeptember 7, 2021

Smartphone brand Infinix has partnered with the Royal Observatory Greenwich in London as part of its commitment and pursuit towards science and innovation. T...

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Smile Train & COSECSA to invest Ksh. 132 million in a bid to enhance surgical training

Grace MathekaSeptember 7, 2021

Smile Train, a cleft charity, has strengthened its partnership with the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) to invest in the educ...

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M-PESA celebrates milestone of 50 million active customers across Africa

Grace MathekaSeptember 7, 2021

M-PESA Africa has announced that it has reached 50 million monthly active customers, strengthening its position as Africa’s largest fintech. Since its inception...

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Route to Food Alliance has raised concerns over the looming hunger crisis in Kenya

Grace MathekaSeptember 7, 2021

The Route to Food Alliance has expressed concern over recent press reports highlighting the plight of thousands of Kenyans at risk of starvation. The Allianc...

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Kenya receives 880,320 additional doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from the US

Grace MathekaSeptember 7, 2021

Kenya has received the second shipment of 880,320 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine as it makes gradual progress in its ongoing vaccination campaign. This bring...

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James Merigi has been crowned as the winner of the Lucozade Boost Final 11 League

Grace MathekaSeptember 7, 2021

James Merigi (WTCH M3RIGI) has been crowned champion of the Lucozade Final 11 League. Merigi beat 10 other contestants at the final game of Fortnight Battle Roy...

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Huawei launches the new Huawei MatePad 11 tablet in the Kenyan market, to retail at Ksh. 59,999

Grace MathekaSeptember 7, 2021

Huawei Mobile has launched the new Huawei MatePad 11 that will be available in Huawei Experience Stores countrywide, retailing at Ksh. 59,999. Matepad 11 is ...

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Aave, Curve, PoolTogether & Sushi among Ethereum DeFi projects joining Celo on DeFi for the People collaboration

Grace MathekaSeptember 7, 2021

A consortium of Ethereum decentralized finance (DeFi) projects recently launched DeFi for the People, a collaboration of global crypto organizations. The projec...

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7 tips to shift your mindset & remain focused in everyday life

Grace MathekaSeptember 7, 2021

Change is inevitable. However, accepting it and learning to anticipate it, is a whole different ball game. Developing a growth mindset requires a set of smal...

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8 character traits of toxic people

Grace MathekaSeptember 7, 2021

Most times many of us get stuck in unhealthy situations that have a negative impact on our mental health and even on our self-confidence. It is funny how we som...

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EABL is calling out for applications to its Diageo Graduate program

Grace MathekaSeptember 7, 2021

The East African Breweries Limited (EABL) is calling out for applications to its Diageo Graduate program. The program aims to develop knowledge for Graduates in...

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PwC Africa launches 6 focus areas to support its new network strategy

Grace MathekaSeptember 7, 2021

PwC Africa has announced six key focus areas that will support the execution of its new global strategy dubbed The New Equation. The company's six key focus ...

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Customers can now order from Naivas Prestige Foodmarket on Jumia Food

Grace MathekaSeptember 7, 2021

Naivas has partnered with e-commerce company Jumia, to enhance service delivery for consumers. Consumers along Ngong Road, Community Area, Hurlingham, Mbagathi,...

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LG receives recognition as an International Accreditation body for automotive software testing

Grace MathekaSeptember 6, 2021

LG Electronics’ Software Testing Center has officially been named as an ISO 26262-certified lab to conduct functional safety tests on software designed for auto...

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