USADF partners with Stanbic Kenya Foundation to provide grants to SMEs

Grace MathekaJuly 5, 2021

Stanbic Kenya Foundation (SKF) recently partnered with the US African Development Foundation (USADF) to provide grants to MSMEs, cooperatives, and producer grou...

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KEPSA partners with Zydii to launch a free digital training for MSMEs

Grace MathekaJuly 5, 2021

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has announced a partnership with Zydii to provide free digital training to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)...

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Kenya’s Butterfly Techi, 3 E’s & Red Splash emerge as the winners during the UAP Old Mutual Sisonke docuseries competition

Grace MathekaJuly 5, 2021

UAP Old Mutual is set to award three community heroes Ksh. 1.1 million for their contribution to society during the COVID 19 pandemic. The three will share the ...

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Gates Foundation donates Ksh. 227 Trillion in quest for global gender equality

Grace MathekaJuly 3, 2021

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a commitment of Ksh. 226.7 trillion ($2.1 billion) over the next 5 years to support women. The announcement ...

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Isaac Otlo has been made a partner at PwC Kenya

Grace MathekaJuly 3, 2021

PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) has announced the admission of Isaac Otolo to its partnership, effective 1 July, 2021. Otolo's admission to PwC Kenya’s partnership...

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FSD Africa rolls out program to provide climate finance training in Africa

Grace MathekaJuly 3, 2021

FSD Africa has launched a climate finance training program designed to expand access to funding for climate mitigation and adaptation on the continent. The trai...

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Keroche Breweries unveils new ‘X beer’ brand with 8.8% alcohol content

Grace MathekaJuly 3, 2021

Keroche Breweries has launched its latest product dubbed X beer, with an alcohol content of 8.8%, at its Naivasha factory. The launch featured a brief ceremony ...

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Dr. Githinji Gitahi has been appointed as a Commissioner for COVID-19 response in Africa

Grace MathekaJuly 3, 2021

Dr. Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO Amref Health Africa has been appointed as a commissioner in the newly constituted Commission on African COVID-19 Response. The ap...

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Maisha Developments begins construction of apartments at Tilisi

Grace MathekaJuly 3, 2021

Maisha Developments has begun construction on 259 apartments within the Tilisi development in outer Nairobi. The two and three-bedroom apartments are set to ...

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Facebook appoints Uganda’s Neema Iyer to its Global Women’s Safety Advisory Board

Grace MathekaJuly 3, 2021

Facebook has appointed Uganda's Neema Iyer to its newly launched Global Women's Safety Advisory Board. Neema is among the 12 expert women whom Facebook will con...

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Ecobank is the 2021 African Bankers’ SME bank of the year

Grace MathekaJuly 1, 2021

The Ecobank Group has received the African Banker’s 2021 African SME Bank of the Year 2020 award. The award recognizes the bank which has significantly contribu...

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Nokia G20 is now available in the Kenyan market to retail at Ksh. 19,000

Grace MathekaJuly 1, 2021

HMD Global, the manufacturer of Nokia phones has officially launched the Nokia G20 in the Kenyan market, to retail at Ksh. 19,000. As part of the G-series, t...

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realme 7i wins best smartphone in pricing category at the 2021 Vifaa Festival

Grace MathekaJune 30, 2021

Smartphone brand, realme, bagged an award at the recently concluded Vifaa Festival with the iconic realme 7i. The device featured as the best smartphone in its ...

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Jiji and Cars45 to merge their operations in Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria

Grace MathekaJune 30, 2021

Jiji, an online market platform supported by Lemma.Group Cars45, a car buying and selling business have announced their agreement to merge their operations in K...

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The Africa Law Tech Festival to take place as from 5-9 July 2021

Grace MathekaJune 30, 2021

Africa Law Tech Festival is a 5-day annual conference that convenes stakeholders to deliberate on digital policy in Africa. Stakeholders include government, law...

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5 features that you can use to enhance your Spotify experience

Grace MathekaJune 30, 2021

Since the launch of Spotify in Kenya early this year, music fans across the country have enjoyed millions of songs and over 3 billion playlists absolutely free ...

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Visa highlights essential innovation capabilities to drive financial inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa

Grace MathekaJune 28, 2021

Visa, a digital payments platform has showcased innovation capabilities that will accelerate financial inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa. The company highlighted ...

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UN Global Compact releases guidelines for companies in fighting corruption

Grace MathekaJune 28, 2021

The UN Global Compact has released guidance on fighting corruption for companies and other stakeholders from civil society and the public sector. The guidance p...

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NCBA & Simba Corp partner to offer car financing to customers

Grace MathekaJune 28, 2021

NCBA has signed an asset finance deal with Simba Corp that will see the lender finance up to 95% of all commercial and personal vehicles sold by Simba Corp. ...

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Equity Group reviews its Articles of Association to reinforce its governance structure

Grace MathekaJune 28, 2021

Equity Group shareholders have passed resolutions to reinforce the governance structures of the Group, diversity of the Board composition, and assure investors ...

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Zamara Group calls for bolder and more inclusive reforms to spearhead growth of the pension sector

Grace MathekaJune 28, 2021

Zamara, a financial services group has urged the Government to spearhead the growth and further development of the pensions industry through bolder policy refor...

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Tusker launches ‘Cheers to our Champions’ campaign in a bid to cheer Team Kenya during Olympics

Grace MathekaJune 28, 2021

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) through its beer brand Tusker, has launched the Cheers to our Champions national consumer campaign. The campaign is aimed at  supp...

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Check out Africa’s biggest stars on their reality shows on Showmax

Grace MathekaJune 28, 2021

Showmax has made it possible to know almost everything that happens in the lives of our favourite celebrities through reality shows. But what are their lives li...

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Sebastian Ogier is the winner of the WRC Kenya Safari Rally 2021

Grace MathekaJune 28, 2021

President Uhuru Kenyatta awarded Sebastian Ogier, the 2020 World Rally Championship winner and his navigator Julien Ingrassia in Naivasha. The seven-time world ...

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Ministry of ICT launches Ajira Digital Club at at Egerton University in a bid to boost job creation

Grace MathekaJune 28, 2021

The Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs has launched the Egerton University Ajira Digital Club. The club will be ran by the University students to ena...

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Team Kenya shines at the 2021 WRC Kenya Safari Rally

Grace MathekaJune 28, 2021

Kenyan youngsters Jeremy Wahome, Hamza Anwar and McRae Kimathi put on an impressive performance at the just concluded WRC Safari Rally. Their performance highli...

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AU & Africa CDC urge EU Commission to review requirements for their Green Pass

Grace MathekaJune 28, 2021

The African Union and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have addressed concerns regarding the applicability of the EU Digital C...

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Infinix launches Note 10 & Note 10 Pro at Ali Babour’s Cave Restaurant

Grace MathekaJune 27, 2021

Infinix recently unveiled its Note 10 Series at the Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant, in Diani Beach. The choice of location was influenced by the brand’s mission ...

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ATU partners with Huawei in a bid to boost digital transformation in Africa

Grace MathekaJune 25, 2021

The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) has signed an MoU with Huawei to help African countries and organizations build capacity for ICT transformation. U...

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KNDI report declares Royco Mchuzi Mix safe for consumption

Grace MathekaJune 25, 2021

The Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute (KNDI) has released a consumer study report on Royco Mchuzi Mix (beef) brand. The research was conducted to edu...

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TransUnion launches report that gives Kenyan lenders ability to make informed consumer risk decisions

Grace MathekaJune 25, 2021

A Transunion report has shown that Kenya's financial institutions, including banks are at the heart of a fast-changing crisis fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic. A...

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KCAA Releases 20 helicopters & Air traffic control service procedures for WRC Safari Rally

Grace MathekaJune 25, 2021

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has released procedures to control air traffic during the WRC Safari Rally taking place this weekend in Naivasha. This...

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Coca-Cola unveils new clear & more recyclable Sprite bottle

Grace MathekaJune 25, 2021

The Coca-Cola company has unveiled the new look of its soft drink brand Sprite in Kenya. The lemon-lime flavored Sprite will now be packaged in a clear PET (pol...

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The 2021 U20 Barthés Trophy rugby tournament has kicked off at the Nyayo Stadium

Grace MathekaJune 25, 2021

The U20 Barthés Trophy competition has officially kicked off in Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium. The tournament will run until 4th July, 2021. The Senegalese t...

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Huawei Themes launches the 2021 Next Design Awards in Africa

Grace MathekaJune 25, 2021

Huawei Themes, a pre-installed app on Huawei devices has launched the 2021 Next Design Awards, to discover and celebrate the highest quality design work in Afri...

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Safaricom & Metropol sued on allegations of illegal registration of a SIM card

Grace MathekaJune 25, 2021

Safaricom has been ordered by a Mombasa Court to switch off a SIM Card purportedly registered by a woman who claims she does not own the card. Eunice Wanjiru Mb...

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Kibo Africa hosts fun bike riding event for its customers

Grace MathekaJune 25, 2021

Kibo Africa, a motocycles manufacturing company recently hosted its customers to a fun bike riding event. The event was aimed at appreciating Kibo customers for...

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Wimbart agency launches PR Office Hours program aimed at equipping African startups with PR tools

Grace MathekaJune 25, 2021

Wimbart, a Public Relations agency specializing in Africa and emerging markets, has launched its third PR Office Hours program. The program has been designed to...

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Applications for the 2021 VC4A Venture Showcase program are now open

Grace MathekaJune 25, 2021

VC4A Venture Showcase, a program for Africa-focused early-stage investors and startups looking for seed funding has launched its 5th edition. This is part of th...

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Cambridge International to incorporate data-driven insights for tracking education performance

Grace MathekaJune 25, 2021

Cambridge Assessment International Education (Cambridge International) is working with technology experts to enhance teaching and learning practices in schools ...

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Triggerfish animation studios is calling for applications to a pan-African Story Artist Lab sponsored by Netflix

Grace MathekaJune 25, 2021

Triggerfish, an animation studio based in Cape Town is inviting entries for a pan-African Story Artist Lab sponsored by Netflix. The Story Artist Lab builds on ...

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Telkom customers to get 1 GB of data & 100 minutes of talk time for free every month

Grace MathekaJune 25, 2021

Telkom customers can now enjoy the life-time value of 1 GB of Mobile Internet Data and 100 minutes of talk time to make Telkom-to-Telkom calls, for free, every ...

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