Visit Rwanda & RwandAir are the Basketball Africa League official partners

Grace MathekaMay 14, 2021

Visit Rwanda & RwandAir have been announced as the Basketball Africa League official partners for 2021. The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and the Rwanda...

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Pwani Oil & Naivas partner to support preventive health campaign in Kwale County

Grace MathekaMay 14, 2021

Over 500 nurses in Kwale County are taking part in preventive health awareness activities targeting local communities as part of the 2021 International Nurses W...

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Huawei launches its 2021 Graduate Recruitment Program for job & internship opportunities

Grace MathekaMay 14, 2021

Huawei Kenya have launched a graduate recruitment program. The company has partnered with several business partners to create over 30 job and internship opportu...

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Telkom sets up 2 subsidiaries to improve service delivery to customers

Grace MathekaMay 14, 2021

In August 2020, Telkom Kenya re-organized its structure to strategically address digital transformation, and lay the groundwork towards their long-term goal to ...

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Huawei urges private sector to strengthen trust in technology

Grace MathekaMay 14, 2021

The St. Gallen Symposium, an annual gathering of leaders from across the globe, marked its 50th anniversary this year. 1,000 participants took part in the three...

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Price of petrol to increase by Ksh. 3.56 per litre from 15th May; Diesel & Kerosene unaffected

Grace MathekaMay 14, 2021

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has released the maximum wholesale and retail prices of petroleum products. The new prices will be in force...

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How MunchDen restaurant has used digital platforms to survive COVID-19

Grace MathekaMay 13, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the global food industry as many governments close down restaurants and bars to curb the spread of the virus. Across the worl...

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Huawei Watch Fit; a perfect device for hiking & mountain climbing

Grace MathekaMay 13, 2021

Mountain climbing is one of the common outdoors sport activity enjoyed by Kenyans. People engage in mountain climbing as a way of keeping fit, networking or kil...

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Telkom customers to get 99MB & 99 call minutes with launch of new bundles

Grace MathekaMay 13, 2021

Telkom has introduced a new monthly data bundles tariff targeting its prepaid customers. The new tariff will give Telkom customers data and minutes at competiti...

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Tusker Lager is the official Team Kenya sponsor for the Tokyo Olympics 2021

Grace MathekaMay 13, 2021

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) through its beer brand, Tusker Lager, is the official partner for Team Kenya during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The Olympics are...

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IMPACC to invest in social businesses in Africa; applications to the funding now open

Grace MathekaMay 13, 2021

IMPACC has announced plans to invest between Ksh. 3,211,500 - Ksh. 16,057,500 ($30,000 - $150,000) within a period of 6 to 12 months to local social businesses ...

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PwC releases VAT Guide 2021 comprising of updates in VAT in Africa

Grace MathekaMay 13, 2021

Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) has released the seventh edition of its Africa VAT Guide dubbed Moving towards a united Africa, comprising updates on VAT regimes ...

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The Chivas Regal Afroblend series to be hosted in Kenya for the second time

Grace MathekaMay 12, 2021

Chivas Regal has announced its plan to host its second installment of the Chivas Afroblend series in partnership with Manchester United. The series is made up o...

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Interview with Martin Gitahi, on turning his passion for photography into a business

Grace MathekaMay 12, 2021

Industry reports estimate that there are thousands of photography businesses in Kenya and likely even more independent photographers. This creative industry has...

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Malkeeya proceeds to the next round at the Old Mutual Amazing Voices singing competition as Vipaji is eliminated

Grace MathekaMay 12, 2021

Malkeeya, Kenya's remaining candidate in the ongoing Old Mutual Amazing Voices singing competition, is set to represent the country in the competition. The othe...

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The Legatum Center is calling for applications to the Foundry Fellowship Program for African entrepreneurs

Grace MathekaMay 12, 2021

The Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at MIT has launched the Foundry Fellowship, a flagship leadership program for accomplished entrepreneurs...

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Muthoni Unchained, an online marketplace for artisans has joined CIO’s Legends Jasiri Edition platform

Grace MathekaMay 12, 2021

Muthoni Unchained, a culture hub and online marketplace for artisans, has announced their selection to join the Legends Jasiri Edition. Legends Jasiri Edition i...

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Mastercard partners with Billetera, a Kenyan tech company to offer digital payment solutions in DRC

Grace MathekaMay 12, 2021

Mastercard has partnered with Billetera, a digital payments technology company in Kenya, to provide unbanked and financially excluded residents in the DRC acces...

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Equity Afia opens 5 new medical centres in South B, Ngong Road, Kitui, Juja & Pangani

Grace MathekaMay 12, 2021

Equity Afia has opened 5 new medical centres in Nairobi's South B, Ngong Road, Kitui, Juja and Pangani. This brings the franchise’s network to 41 Afia centres. ...

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Pangea Accelerator launches funding program in a bid to scale-up start-ups in East Africa

Grace MathekaMay 12, 2021

Pangea Accelerator, a Norwegian-based investment platform operating in East Africa, has rolled out a scale-up program to support start-ups and grow them. The ai...

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KCB Foundation beneficiaries excel in KCSE, to join the bank’s apprentice program

Grace MathekaMay 12, 2021

200 of the KCB Foundation high school scholarship beneficiaries who sat for the 2020 national examination have qualified for university, having attained the req...

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Kenya Power partners with CBO’s in Mathare, Mukuru & Kibera in a bid to stem illegal connections

Grace MathekaMay 12, 2021

Kenya Power has partnered with Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in Mathare, Mukuru and Kibera to help enhance service delivery and stem electricity theft. ...

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Akshay Grover has been appointed as the acting CEO for Cellulant

Grace MathekaMay 11, 2021

Cellulant has officially named Akshay Grover as the Acting-CEO effective May, 2021. Aksha takes over from Ken Njoroge, the co-founder and CEO, who transitioned f...

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AfDB announces funding for women entrepreneurs in Africa

Grace MathekaMay 11, 2021

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is calling upon proposals for projects to enhance the viability and sustainability of women entrepreneurship enablers. Eligi...

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Penda Health opens referral center in Nairobi’s CBD

Grace MathekaMay 11, 2021

Penda Health, a medical services provider operating 21 medical centres in Nairobi and its environs has opened an in-network referral center offering specialist ...

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Shelter Afrique secures deal with Triangle Real Estate to develop 26,000 housing units in South Sudan

Grace MathekaMay 11, 2021

Shelter Afrique, a Pan-African housing development financier, has signed an agreement with Juba-based real estate firm, Triangle Real Estate, to develop 26,000 ...

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KEBS approves new standards to enhance business resilience and continuity

Grace MathekaMay 10, 2021

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has approved two new standards on management practices to boost businesses' capacity to respond to the set COVID-19 protoco...

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HMD Global launches an Enterprise Mobility Management solution for IoT

Grace MathekaMay 10, 2021

Phone manufacturer and distributor, HMD Global, has launched its Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solution for IoT and enterprise use, the HMD Enable Pro. T...

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EU in Kenya launches European Film Festival as part of Europe Day 2021 celebrations

Grace MathekaMay 10, 2021

The European Union (EU) in Kenya recently held an online event hosted by 2 Kenyan artists; Sanaipei Tande and Nyashinski, to mark Europe Day 2021. The online ev...

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Safaricom Foundation renovates maternal and newborn units at KNH Othaya branch

Grace MathekaMay 10, 2021

Safaricom Foundation has refurbished and equipped the newborn and maternal high dependency units at Kenyatta National Hospital branch in Othaya. The refurbishme...

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Branch International acquires majority stake in Century Microfinance Bank

Grace MathekaMay 10, 2021

Branch International, a mobile money lending app, has received regulatory approval to buy controlling shares in Century Microfinance Bank. In a notice published...

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OPPO launches the OPPO A74 and OPPO A54 in the Kenyan market

Grace MathekaMay 10, 2021

Smartphone manufacturer OPPO has launched two new devices under the A series; the OPPO A74 and the OPPO A54 in Kenya. The OPPO A74 will retail at Ksh. 28,999, w...

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Econet partners with Mastercard to launch a digital health pass

Grace MathekaMay 10, 2021

Cassava Fintech International (Cassava Fintech), a subsidiary of the Econet Group and Mastercard have entered into a partnership to advance digital inclusion ac...

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Thoughtful HMD Global Nokia gifts for Mother’s Day

Grace MathekaMay 8, 2021

Gifting is a love language. It is also a way to show that you love someone, or that you are thinking about them. With Mother's Day period with us, it is prudent...

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KEBS & Kenya Trade Net System partner to streamline International trade processes

Grace MathekaMay 8, 2021

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has partnered with the Kenya Trade Net System to launch a platform that allows traders to submit import-export documentatio...

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Mastercard consumer survey reveals rise in digital payments in Kenya

Grace MathekaMay 8, 2021

New research from Mastercard shows that the adoption of new payment technologies is rising, and consumer appetite for new, fast and flexible digital experiences...

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Dr. Patriciah Murugami & Renee Ngamau appointed to the Clean Start board

Grace MathekaMay 8, 2021

Clean Start has appointed Dr. Patriciah Murugami as the company's Chair to the Board, and Renee Ngamau on being appointed as a Board Director. Clean Start fo...

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Equity Afia & Bidco Africa partner to offer free medical services to new mothers

Grace MathekaMay 8, 2021

Equity Afia and Bidco Africa have partnered to provide free medical screening for expectant and lactating mothers visiting Equity Afia medical centres as the wo...

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Red Bull to host this year’s Wings For Life World Run online

Grace MathekaMay 8, 2021

The Wings For Life World Run 2021 is slated for May 9, 2021, through an app. This is according to the event organizers, and sponsors Red bull. The Wings For ...

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May 14th is a public holiday to celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr

Grace MathekaMay 8, 2021

The Government has announced that Friday, May 14th, 2021, will be a public holiday to mark Eid-Ul-Fitr. The announcement was made by Cabinet Secretary Ministry ...

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Cheche Docs and Roka Designs among those selected for the Metta Nairobi’s Creative Challenge program

Grace MathekaMay 7, 2021

The Metta Nairobi has announced the Creative Challenge program participants under the Resource Of Open Mind (R.O.O.M), powered by Hivos East Africa. The crea...

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Huawei fitness wearable devices, a perfect Mother’s Day gift

Grace MathekaMay 7, 2021

With this year's Mothers Day fast approaching, many people are hunting for the perfect Mothers Day gift. Huawei wellness products are perfect to show how much y...

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