Sasini issues profit warning over increased production costs & decreased commodity prices

Grace MathekaAugust 16, 2024

Sasini has issued a profit warning for the full year ending 30th September, 2024, citing higher production costs, depressed commodity prices, and supply chain d...

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Conduit secures USD 6.5M from Helios Digital Ventures to boost expansion across Africa

Grace MathekaAugust 16, 2024

Conduit, a cross-border payments platform, has secured USD 6.5 million from Helios Digital Ventures to expand across Africa and boost its B2B money transfer sys...

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Hotpoint feted at the 2024 Kenya e-commerce Awards

Grace MathekaAugust 16, 2024

Hotpoint Appliances, a distributor of LG electronics, won silver in the Best Home Appliances eCommerce Website category of the sixth Kenya e-Commerce Awards. Th...

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Mimecast has acquired Aware in a move to boost AI-powered HRM capabilities

Grace MathekaAugust 16, 2024

Mimecast, a Human Risk Management (HRM) platform, has announced the acquisition of Aware, an AI collaboration security platform. The acquisition was made in a b...

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Musician Simon Javan Okelo to headline show at Alliance Française this weekend

Grace MathekaAugust 16, 2024

Simon Javan Okelo is a Kenyan artist, podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and festival founder and director. He is set to headline a concert this Friday at the Al...

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Martin Abuya’s ‘The Waiting Room’ to premiere at the Kenya National Theatre in September

Grace MathekaAugust 16, 2024

Igiza Arts Production has announced the premiere of its latest satirical drama, The Waiting Room, set to premier at the Kenya National Theatre on September 7th ...

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Tobias Alando is the new KAM CEO as Anthony Mwangi resigns

Grace MathekaAugust 16, 2024

Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) Chairperson Jane Karuku has announced that Anthony Mwangi, who has served as the KAM CEO for the last 2 years, has step...

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Watch The Real Housewives of Nairobi Sn 2 Reunion from August 16 on Showmax

Grace MathekaAugust 15, 2024

The second season of The Real Housewives of Nairobi was filled with sassy drama and unforgettable moments. To bring it all to a close, media personality Faree...

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OPPO introduces new generative AI at the Google I/O Connect in China

Grace MathekaAugust 14, 2024

OPPO recently made an appearance at this year's edition of Google I/O Connect in China. As a leader in artificial intelligence, Google is at the forefront of AI...

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Samuel Brian is the winner of this year’s Red Bull Dance Your Style competition

Grace MathekaAugust 14, 2024

Samuel Brian of The Legitz is the winner of the 2024 Kenya edition of Red Bull Dance Your Style, an urban street dance competition. Samuel emerged winner, after...

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Visa consumer data shows increased contactless payments during the Paris Olympics

Grace MathekaAugust 14, 2024

Visa has released new data revealing initial consumer spending patterns during the opening weekend of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. As the official payment tech...

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Thomas Frowein’s rare 1968 Saab 96 is the latest Africa Concours d’Elegance entry

Grace MathekaAugust 13, 2024

Thomas Frowein has entered his Saab 96 to compete in the class for small touring cars at the 2024 Africa Concours d’Elegance . This will be the first appearance...

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MPESA Foundation, Zuri Health & Lion Sight host medical camp in Bomet

Grace MathekaAugust 13, 2024

Over 3,000 residents in Bomet have benefited from a medical camp hosted by the M-PESA Foundation in partnership with Zuri Health and Lion SightFirst Eye Hospita...

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Euroform opens aluminium metal works workshop at Tatu Industrial Park

Grace MathekaAugust 13, 2024

Euroform, a manufacturer of aluminium metal, has launched its operations in Tatu City with a new workshop in Tatu Industrial Park. The launch is part of Eurofor...

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I&M named top in the Consumer Sentiment Category on latest social media ranking

Grace MathekaAugust 13, 2024

I&M Bank has been recognized as the number one bank in the Kenya Banking Consumer Sentiment on Social Media Index 2024. The analysis of consumer sentiment t...

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113 Equity Leaders Program scholars join 71 global universities

Grace MathekaAugust 13, 2024

A total of 113 scholars from the Equity Leadership Program have secured admission and scholarships to join 71 global universities located in 22 countries around...

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Inchcape introduces 3 2024 BMW adventure motorcycles in Kenya

Grace MathekaAugust 13, 2024

Inchcape Kenya has launched the 2024 BMW F 800 GS, F 900 GS, and F 900 GSA adventure motorcycles in Nairobi. The unveiling of the models took place at the Biker...

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Conservationists call for Kenya-Tanzania partnership to curb elephant poaching

Grace MathekaAugust 13, 2024

Scientists and conservationists have handed the Tanzanian Government a global petition with over 500,000 signatures collected since March 2024. The petition cal...

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Amber Ray, Risper Faith & Phoina among star cast of new Showmax ‘Nai-Rich’ reality series

Grace MathekaAugust 13, 2024

Showmax has unveiled its next original reality series in Kenya, Nai-Rich, set to premiere on the platform soon. Nai-Rich will showcase the lives and lifestyles ...

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ATU convenes African ICT leaders ahead of WTSA summit in October

Grace MathekaAugust 13, 2024

The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) has convened telecommunications and ICT regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders from across Africa. The conven...

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Tusker hosts fans for Paris Olympics watch parties in Ruiru & Eldoret

Grace MathekaAugust 12, 2024

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) through its flagship brand Tusker, hosted sports fans in Eldoret and Ruiru this past weekend for viewing parties of the final two ...

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Safaricom 5G is now available across all 47 counties in Kenya

Grace MathekaAugust 12, 2024

Safaricom has announced major advancements in its 5G network coverage, having crossed the 1,000 sites mark. The telco's 5G network is now available in all 47 co...

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Chimano releases new single ‘Do You Remember’

Grace MathekaAugust 12, 2024

Award-winning Kenyan singer and performer, Chimano, has released a brand new single titled Do You Remember. The Afro-pop song produced by DTX carries a power...

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Ghanian entrepreneurs shine at this years Anzisha Prize awards

Grace MathekaAugust 12, 2024

Anzisha Prize has announced the 2024 winners at their annual Entrepreneurship Education in Africa awards (EEA) gala held in Johannesburg, South Africa. The over...

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DaVinci Gourmet kicks off its inaugural Barista Craft championship

Grace MathekaAugust 12, 2024

DaVinci Gourmet has officially kicked off its inaugural Barista Craft Championship, an event set to celebrate the artistry and craftsmanship of baristas across ...

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Konshens releases new music video for his ‘Shek It’ single

Grace MathekaAugust 12, 2024

Jamaican Dancehall artist Konshens has released his new music video for Shek It, produced by Costa Rican producer BomboCat. The new single is a mix of Afro-Lati...

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International producer Harmony ‘H-Money’ releases new single in collaboration with Reekado Banks

Grace MathekaAugust 12, 2024

Harmony Samuels  (H-Money) has released his latest single Tic Tik featuring Nigerian star Reekado Banks. The song blends Reekado's soft melodies and memorable h...

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PJ Morton on his Africa inspired album ‘Cape Town to Cairo’ & his upcoming Africa tour

Grace MathekaAugust 12, 2024

PJ Morton is a renown American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. The five-time Grammy winner based in New Orleans recently released a new album,...

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WEP Forum calls for economic inclusion for women in Kenya

Grace MathekaAugust 9, 2024

Stakeholders at the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEP) Forum have emphasized the need to recognize and value the care economy in Kenya. Likewise, they have ca...

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Safaricom awards 5 customers with Ksh. 5M each in the ongoing ‘Shine Kenya’ campaign

Grace MathekaAugust 9, 2024

Safaricom has awarded five more winners with Ksh. 1 million each in the ongoing countrywide Shine Kenya Shinda Mamilii Kama Bingwa campaign. This is the fift...

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KBL sponsors the Kenya Paralympic Team to the tune of Ksh. 5M ahead of the Paris games

Grace MathekaAugust 9, 2024

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), through its flagship brand Tusker, has announced a Ksh. 5 million sponsorship for the Kenya National Paralympic Committee (KNPC)....

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Artcaffé opens new Gastro Bar at the Imaara Mall

Grace MathekaAugust 9, 2024

Artcaffé has announced the official opening of its newest venture, the Artcaffé Gastro Bar, at the Imaara Mall along Mombasa Road. The new bar brings a unique a...

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Nova Pioneer’s Christopher Khaemba makes it to the Africa Education Medal shortlist

Grace MathekaAugust 9, 2024

Christopher Khaemba, Co-Founder and Director of Nova Pioneer, has been shortlisted among the ten finalists for the Africa Education Medal 2024. Founded by T4 Ed...

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Safaricom sponsors Paralympics Team with Ksh. 10M ahead of Paris games

Grace MathekaAugust 9, 2024

Safaricom has announced a Ksh. 10 million sponsorship for the Kenya Paralympics Team ahead of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. The sponsorship, which is in c...

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AGRA engages youth in Agriculture on climate change & resilience

Grace MathekaAugust 9, 2024

AGRA recently held a convention with 100 youth in agri-food systems to discuss the issue of climate change and possible solutions. At the convention, the youth ...

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Singer Elsy Wameyo releases her debut album ‘Saint Sinner’

Grace MathekaAugust 8, 2024

Elsy Wameyo, a Kenyan-Australian singer, rapper, and producer, has released Saint Sinner, her 13-track debut album. For the album, Elsy returned home to Kenya a...

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EADB launches Ksh. 892 million fund to boost SMEs in Kenya

Grace MathekaAugust 8, 2024

The East African Development Bank (EADB) has launched a program to boost the growth of SMEs in Kenya to the tune of Ksh. 892 million. The Ksh. 892 million  prog...

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TBD Hackathon competition is on; submissions being accepted

Grace MathekaAugust 8, 2024

TBD has launched the TBD Hackathon in collaboration with the Africa Bitcoin Conference. The hackathon is a competition designed to drive innovation, creativity,...

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Founders Factory Africa VC firm rebrands to 54 Collective

Grace MathekaAugust 8, 2024

Founders Factory Africa (FFA)  has announced its official rebrand and name change to 54 Collective. The new brand name, 54 Collective, reflects the firm's pa...

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Airtel to give free 1GB data every week to new customers in new campaign

Grace MathekaAugust 6, 2024

Airtel Kenya has kicked off a new free data campaign dubbed GB kwa GB. The campaign will target new customers who join their network. Key features of the GB ...

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Meta launches In-Stream Ads & Ads on Facebook Reels for creators in Kenya

Grace MathekaAugust 6, 2024

Meta has announced the availability of two new monetization features for eligible creators in Kenya, with support in over 30 languages globally including Swahil...

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EAC Common External Tariffs need to applied uniformly to boost regional trade

Grace MathekaAugust 6, 2024

The East African Business Council (EABC) Vice Chairperson Simon Kaheru is has urged EAC partner states to uniformly apply for the EAC Common External Tariff (CE...

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