Dr. Peter Mathuki appointed as the new EAC Secretary General

Grace MathekaMarch 2, 2021

The CEO of the East African Business Council (EABC), Dr. Peter Mathuki, has been appointed as the incoming Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC)...

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AfDB to provide investment support to the creative sector in Africa

Grace MathekaMarch 2, 2021

The African Development Bank (AfDB) flagship entity is providing advisory services and investment support to creative players. According to Africa Investment Fo...

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The Children Bill 2020 among 14 approved by Cabinet

Grace MathekaMarch 1, 2021

The Cabinet has considered and approved the Children Bill, 2020, among 14 bills sent to the National Assembly. The Bill seeks to address the increased vulner...

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CcHub invests in 3 startups through its new fund

Grace MathekaMarch 1, 2021

Co-creation Hub (CcHub), a technology innovation company, has closed the first round of investments for the CcHub Syndicate. Through the investment program, ...

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EAPC reports Ksh. 1 billion half year net loss

Grace MathekaMarch 1, 2021

Cement manufacturer, East African Portland Cement (EAPC), has posted a Ksh. 1.035 billion net loss for the half-year period ending December 31, 2020. This loss ...

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Kenya Power releases FY 2019/20 and HY 2020/21 financial results

Grace MathekaMarch 1, 2021

Kenya Power has posted a half year profit before tax of Ksh. 332 million following a loss before tax of Ksh. 7 billion for the financial year ended June 2020. ...

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EDF Energy invests in Kenyan energy companies, Econet Energy & Bboxx Kenya

Grace MathekaMarch 1, 2021

EDF Energy (Electricite de France), an energy supplies company, has agreed to buy stakes in off-grid focused energy firms Econet Energy Kenya and Bboxx Kenya. T...

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Canon launches the EOS M50 Mark II camera targeting influencers

Grace MathekaMarch 1, 2021

Canon Europe has announced the launch of the EOS M50 Mark II, the successor to the award-winning EOS M50. The launch seeks to quench the global demand for onlin...

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John Sibi-Okumu makes acting comeback in ‘Crime and Justice’ on Showmax

Grace MathekaMarch 1, 2021

John Sibi-Okumu, has made an acting comeback, in a stellar performance as Barasa in Crime and Justice, Kenya’s first Showmax Original. The show is currently ava...

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World Engineering Day celebrations in Kenya set for March 4

Grace MathekaMarch 1, 2021

The Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) will partner with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) to commemorate this year's World Engineering Day to be held on ...

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OPPO launches global partnership to enhance fast charging

Grace MathekaMarch 1, 2021

OPPO has partnered with FAW-Volkswagen, Anker and NXP Semiconductors, to launch a new mobile flash charging project dubbed the Flash Initiative. The launch took...

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Boehringer Ingelheim recognized for its efforts to enhance access to medicine

Grace MathekaMarch 1, 2021

Boehringer Ingelheim has been ranked among the top 20 largest pharmaceutical companies globally for the second time. The company ranked top for its ongoing effo...

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KEPSA targets 2,000 Kenyan SMEs in ecommerce booster program

Grace MathekaMarch 1, 2021

The Kenya Private Sector (KEPSA) has launched an ecommerce booster program targeting at least 2,000 Micro, Small and Medium sized Enterprises (MSMES). The pr...

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Music distribution service, TuneCore, launches in Africa; including Kenya

Grace MathekaFebruary 26, 2021

TuneCore, a digital music distribution and publishing administration company for independent artists, has launched operations in Africa. Jade Leaf has been h...

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RwandAir to be the first African airline to trial IATA Travel Pass

Grace MathekaFebruary 26, 2021

RwandAir will become the first African airline to do a trial IATA Travel Pass to enable safe and seamless international travel. The airline will begin a three w...

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Huawei launches the new Huawei Mate X2

Grace MathekaFebruary 26, 2021

Huawei has launched the Huawei Mate X2, the foldable flagship smartphone with a new falcon wing design. The unfolded display is one of the industry’s largest...

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Seth Adu-Baah appointed as the new CEO for Coastal Bottlers

Grace MathekaFebruary 26, 2021

Coastal Bottlers has appointed Seth Adu-Baah as the new CEO, to be based in Mombasa. In his new role, Seth will be responsible for leading Coastal Bottlers o...

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Usiku Games unveils learning games for Primary School students

Grace MathekaFebruary 26, 2021

Kenyan mobile games company, Usiku Games, has initiated games to help Primary School children improve on their learning skills, especially in Math and English l...

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Toyota launches the Suzuki Vitara Brezza in Kenya

Grace MathekaFebruary 26, 2021

Toyota has announced an addition to their B2C and B2B car segment, by launching the Suzuki Vitara Brezza which will retail at Ksh. 2,677,000 (USD 24,380.69). ...

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EABC urges East African head of states to fast track admission of DRC into EAC ahead of EAC Summit

Grace MathekaFebruary 26, 2021

The East African private sector has issued a statement urging EAC Heads of States to fast track the admission of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) into the...

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BE Forward to upscale delivery of car spare parts & manufacturing equipment in Kenya

Grace MathekaFebruary 26, 2021

Global vehicle exporter, BE Forward, is upgrading to uplift Kenya’s manufacturing sector by upscaling the delivery of manufacturing equipment and car spare part...

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KEBS issues new food safety & hygiene guidelines for workers in food production

Grace MathekaFebruary 26, 2021

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has issued new food safety and hygiene guidelines for all workers in food production and supply chains. The new guidelines ...

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27 Associate Consultants graduate from SAP Young Professional Program

Grace MathekaFebruary 26, 2021

The Young Professional Program held a virtual graduation of 27 SAP Associate Consultants in East Africa. The graduation follows the Consultant's successful comp...

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KBL to train 10,000 bartenders in newly launched Diageo Academy

Grace MathekaFebruary 26, 2021

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), has launched Diageo Bartenders Academy, with an aim to upscale, build capacity and improve trade engagement to Kenyan bartenders....

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Deadline for DET applications by Netflix for African filmmakers extended to 7th March

Grace MathekaFebruary 26, 2021

The deadline for submissions for applications for the Realness Institute and Netflix's Development Executive Traineeship (DET), has been extended to 7 March 202...

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Faulu Bank rolls out plan to finance SME’s

Grace MathekaFebruary 26, 2021

Faulu Microfinance Bank has announced plans to lend up to Ksh. 3 Billion to micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to help them recover from COVID-19 econom...

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KPA’s East Africa Maritime Awards submissions deadline pushed to 19th March

Grace MathekaFebruary 26, 2021

The submission of entries has been extended to Friday March 19th 2021 for companies and individuals interested in the second Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) East Af...

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FIFA and the AU in talks towards the launch of a school football competition

Grace MathekaFebruary 25, 2021

FIFA, in partnership with the African Union, will launch a schools football competition following a meeting in Kinshasa, DRC. The meeting was held between FIFA ...

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EAIF set to acquire Ksh. 5.4 billion Liquid Telcom bond issue

Grace MathekaFebruary 25, 2021

The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), a PIDG company, will acquire up to Ksh. 5.4 billion (USD 50 million) of a bond issue by Liquid Telecommunication...

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Tanzanian movie ‘Nyara’ set to premiere in Kenyan cinemas from 26th February

Grace MathekaFebruary 25, 2021

Tanzanian action movie Nyara (Swahili for The Kidnapping) is set to premiere nationwide in Kenyan cinemas, starting 26th February 2021. The film is distributed ...

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Spotify has launched in Kenya; Spotify HiFi to be launched later in the year

Grace MathekaFebruary 25, 2021

Spotify has announced their plan to launch in about 85 new markets in the next few days, including Kenya and Pakistan. The announcement was made on the Spotify ...

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Kikao64 launches new co-working space in Eldoret

Grace MathekaFebruary 25, 2021

Kikao64 has launched its new co-working space, termed as an inspirational hub, in the centre of Eldoret town. Kikao is a Swahili word that means a place of c...

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These are the prices for Spotify premium plans in Kenya

Grace MathekaFebruary 25, 2021

Following the announcement of Spotify's official launch in Kenya, the streaming service has released its prices for the premium package in Kenya. The launch ...

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How to register for CPA exams in Kenya

Grace MathekaFebruary 24, 2021

The country has seen a considerably steady economic growth in recent times, and consequently more Kenyans have embraced entrepreneurship and business. With this...

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Liberty Life and Heritage dominate the Think Business Insurance Awards

Grace MathekaFebruary 24, 2021

Liberty Life and Heritage Insurance Kenya have won 11 out of the 19 award categories in the Think Business Insurance Awards 2020. The Think Business Awards a...

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Huawei and the ICT authority partner to provide digital training to 377 students

Grace MathekaFebruary 24, 2021

Huawei in partnership with the ICT Authority of Kenya has launched a  program to offer training to 377 studentsunder the Presidential Digital Talent Program (PD...

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Carrefour opens new store in Westgate Mall, Westlands

Grace MathekaFebruary 24, 2021

Retail chain, Carrefour, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in Kenya, has officially opened its newest store at the Westgate Mall in Westlands. This is the ...

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Crime and Justice series starring Sarah Hassan and Alfred Munyua is now on Showmax

Grace MathekaFebruary 23, 2021

Crime and Justice, the original Police procedural and legal drama series is now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Monday. The series is both Kenya’s...

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Opera launches chat service ‘Hype’ in Kenya

Grace MathekaFebruary 23, 2021

Browser developer, Opera, has announced the launch of its new dedicated chat service, Hype, built into mobile web browser Opera Mini. With the introduction o...

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Huawei expands its advertising business into the Middle East and Africa region

Grace MathekaFebruary 23, 2021

Huawei has announced the expansion of their advertising business into overseas markets including the MEA (Middle East, Africa, and Pakistan) region. Huawei A...

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Nokia 1.4 set to be launched in the Kenyan market

Grace MathekaFebruary 23, 2021

HMD Global has announced plans to unveil its latest entry-level platform, Nokia 1.4 in Kenya. The launch follows the launch of the Nokia C1 Plus earlier this ye...

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Techno Brain BPO receives Global Impact Sourcing Award

Grace MathekaFebruary 23, 2021

Techno Brain BPO has been awarded the Global Impact Sourcing Award (GISA) by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP). The Award was ha...

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