Tavaziva Madzinga takes over from Benson Wairegi as Britam Managing Director

Grace MathekaFebruary 9, 2021

Britam Group Managing Director, Benson Wairegi, officially handed over the company's leadership to Tavaziva Madzinga. The appointment is effective February 1st ...

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Resolution launches online self-service platform to enhance service delivery

Grace MathekaFebruary 9, 2021

Resolution Insurance has launched an online self-service platform that will allow it's customers to access its products and services more efficiently. Dubbed Re...

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Martin Mirero appointed as the new Ajua Chief Technology Officer

Grace MathekaFebruary 9, 2021

Customer experience platform, Ajua, formerly known as mSurvey, has named Martin Mirero as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The new CTO is expected to lead th...

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Emirates enhances contactless self check in system at Dubai airport

Grace MathekaFebruary 9, 2021

Emirates has announced that its self-check-in kiosks at Dubai International Airport (DXB) have gone touchless, further enhancing the smart contactless journey f...

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Glass House to host inaugural Africa Digital Finance Summit in Kenya

Grace MathekaFebruary 9, 2021

Glass House, an independent Public Relations agency in Kenya, will host the first inaugural Africa Digital Finance Summit (ADFS) from 18th to 19th February, 202...

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Boniface Mwangi’s Softie film nominated to the PGA Awards 2021

Grace MathekaFebruary 9, 2021

Internationally acclaimed film Softie features Boniface Mwangi, a Kenyan who has long fought injustices in his country as a political activist. The film covers ...

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Kenya’s Justice Mumbi Ngugi named Global Jurist of the year by Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

Grace MathekaFebruary 9, 2021

Kenya's Justice Mumbi Ngugi will be awarded as the sixth Global Jurist of the year by Northwestern Pritzker School of Law’s Center for International Human Right...

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Larry Asego among photographers selected to take part in the Twende Porini na Canon campaign

Grace MathekaFebruary 8, 2021

In an effort to celebrate and promote wildlife tourism in the region, Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) has partnered with Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to l...

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Finplus finance platform processes Ksh. 55B in transactions in 4 years

Grace MathekaFebruary 5, 2021

Finplus Group has announced that its software has now processed over Ksh. 55 billion ($503 million) in combined transaction value for the last almost 4 years. T...

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Application to Talents Durban for African screenwriters & directors are now open

Grace MathekaFebruary 3, 2021

The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) has opened project submissions for the 14th edition of Talents Durban in partnership with Berlin Talents. Berlin Talents is...

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Mastercard survey reveals increase in online shopping in Kenya since March 2020

Grace MathekaFebruary 3, 2021

A Mastercard study on consumer spending has revealed that nearly 80% Kenyan consumers involved in the survey are shopping more online since the onset of the COV...

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13 exciting shows to watch on Showmax this February

Grace MathekaFebruary 3, 2021

Showmax has announced the debut of the first Kenyan original series, Crime and Justice on its platform on 22nd February. Also landing on Showmax this February i...

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Denmark pledges Ksh.1.9 billion to support Kenya’s Green Trade & COVID-19 efforts

Grace MathekaFebruary 3, 2021

The Government of Denmark, represented by its Ambassador to Kenya H.E. Ole Thonke has restated its commitment to support Green Trade and the fight against COVID...

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Huawei Y7a is now available on pre-order in Kenya

Grace MathekaFebruary 3, 2021

Huawei Mobile Kenya has officially announced that the Huawei Y7a is officially on pre-order at Ksh. 22,999 in Huawei retail stores across the country. With ever...

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vivo Y20s officially launched in Kenya at Ksh. 20,999

Grace MathekaFebruary 2, 2021

Smartphone brand vivo has announced the launch of its newest entrant in the Y-Series, the vivo Y20s in Kenya. The new Y20s will be available from today 2nd Febr...

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Netflix initiative for African scriptwriters extend applications to February 8

Grace MathekaFebruary 2, 2021

The deadline for Realness Institute’s newest program, Episodic Lab, created in partnership with Netflix, has been pushed to 8th February. The previous deadline ...

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Equity Afia opens 2 clinics in Machakos and Kisii counties

Grace MathekaFebruary 2, 2021

Equity Afia has opened new medical centres in Matuu and Kisii that will aim to provide healthcare services in those towns. The two medical centres are located i...

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NCBA to provide housing finance in 5 counties in partnership with Shelter Afrique

Grace MathekaFebruary 2, 2021

NCBA Bank has partnered with pan-African housing development financier Shelter Afrique, to provide mortgage finance to buyers in five counties. Under the agr...

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Jambojet launches instalment ticket payment for its customers

Grace MathekaFebruary 2, 2021

Travellers flying on Jambojet can now book and pay for their flights in a flexible payment plan for bookings made at least 60 days in advance. This follows t...

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KATA launch report on readiness to travel post COVID-19 in Kenya

Grace MathekaFebruary 2, 2021

Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) has unveiled the findings of Travellers’ Readiness to Travel Post Covid-19 Survey, conducted between August 2020 and O...

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Uber commemorates six years of operation in Kenya

Grace MathekaFebruary 1, 2021

Uber has marked six years of service in Kenya having launched in the market on 25th January 2015. The transport company has steadily pioneered the country into ...

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Credit Bank emerges top tier 3 bank in latest KBA digital banking survey

Grace MathekaFebruary 1, 2021

Credit Bank has been named best Tier 3 Bank, according to the 2020 Customer Satisfaction Survey, conducted by the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) during the pan...

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Kenyan farmers to feature on BBC’s ‘Follow the Food’ docu-series

Grace MathekaJanuary 31, 2021

With the global population expected to rise to 10 billion in the next three decades, the UN predicts that food production will need to double by 2050. This expe...

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Merck set to host Bilharzia Storytelling Lab in Kenya

Grace MathekaJanuary 31, 2021

Merck has announced a plan to host its first Bilharzia Storytelling Lab in Kenya. The lab is a three-day workshop bringing together 30 Kenyan community leaders ...

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East African businesses adopt new technologies to enhance service delivery

Grace MathekaJanuary 29, 2021

Business Membership Organizations (BMOs) in the East African region are embracing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software technologies. This move is in ...

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European Business Council Kenya officially launched in Nairobi

Grace MathekaJanuary 29, 2021

The European Business Council Kenya (EBC Kenya) has officially been launched in an event in Nairobi. The EBC Kenya is the umbrella organization of the Business ...

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WHO rolls out 10-year plan to wipe out Neglected Tropical Diseases

Grace MathekaJanuary 29, 2021

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a new strategy to combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), that proposes targets and innovative approaches t...

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Google pledges Ksh.1.1 billion grant to support Kenya’s post COVID-19 recovery

Grace MathekaJanuary 29, 2021

Tech giant, Google, has pledged a Ksh.1.1 billion (USD 10 million) package to support Kenya's post Covid-19 recovery efforts. The announcement was made Wedne...

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Huawei wins annual Top Employers Certification Award

Grace MathekaJanuary 29, 2021

Tech company, Huawei, has received the annual Top Employers Certification Award for the fourth year in a row, in recognition of its exceptional employee practic...

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realme earbuds to set tech trend in 2021

Grace MathekaJanuary 29, 2021

According to many tech experts, the tech sector this year is set to be defined by Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT), with a wide range of products tailor...

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Visitors to Kenya must now apply for an eVisa when travelling to the country

Grace MathekaJanuary 29, 2021

Following the Government of Kenya decision to automate all visa applications, all applications for Kenyan Visas are being processed, paid and issued online sinc...

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Blaze by Safaricom to host second BYOB digital summit

Grace MathekaJanuary 28, 2021

BLAZE BYOB (Be Your Own Boss) by Safaricom will host its second digital BYOB Live summit beginning from 8p.m. East African time. The theme of the Live Summit is...

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6 types of Visas that are available for travellers to Kenya

Grace MathekaJanuary 28, 2021

Visitors from certain countries need visas to travel to Kenya. These countries include the United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK), South Africa, Sw...

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Kenyan military orders 118 armoured vehicles from Turkey

Grace MathekaJanuary 28, 2021

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) spokesperson Col. Zipporah Kioko has revealed that the Ministry of Defense is finalizing the deal for the importations of 118 war arm...

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Sendy partners with Crediation to offer riders on its platform motorbikes on loan

Grace MathekaJanuary 28, 2021

Online logistics platform, Sendy, and fintech firm Crediation, based in Nairobi, have sealed a financing agreement that will enable riders on the platform acqui...

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Kenya’s Henry Ochieng signed to UK Football club Watford FC

Grace MathekaJanuary 28, 2021

Watford FC has confirmed the signing of Under-23 midfielder Henry Ochieng, until the end of the 2020–21 season. Having spent time at West Ham and Leyton Orie...

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Friendship Containers opens new production plant at Tatu City

Grace MathekaJanuary 28, 2021

Friendship Containers Manufacturing company has launched a new production plant at Tatu City industrial park, expanding its presence in the fast-growing Special...

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Kenya Power targets 55,000 customers with smart meter project

Grace MathekaJanuary 28, 2021

Kenya Power has officially commenced the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project for 55,000 customers in the Small and Medium Enterprise sector. The p...

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Mastercard to develop technology for advanced contactless payment

Grace MathekaJanuary 28, 2021

Mastercard has announced that it is applying the latest technologies to develop the next generation of contactless payments. The new Enhanced Contactless (Ecos)...

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Alcohol Association protests against controversial alcohol packaging Bill

Grace MathekaJanuary 28, 2021

The Alcohol Beverage Association of Kenya (ABAK) has lobbied against a new Bill which if passed by parliament, will make the sale of alcoholic drinks on less th...

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Safaricom Foundation refurbishes ICT Centre at Waithaka Vocational Centre

Grace MathekaJanuary 28, 2021

Safaricom Foundation has officially opened a new and improved ICT enabled skills center at the Waithaka Vocational Training Centre in Nairobi. The launch is par...

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How to apply for a HELB loan

Grace MathekaJanuary 27, 2021

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is a government sponsored program that gives educational loans to vulnerable students who cannot afford higher education...

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