Rockey Africa Foundation hosts Christmas party for the elderly in Thika

Staff WriterDecember 25, 2024

The festive season brought joy and warmth to Thika municipality as Rockey Africa Limited, in partnership with Jabali Joycare, hosted a heartwarming Elderly’s Da...

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Here is what to do if you get stuck on the road this Christmas

Staff WriterDecember 19, 2024

The Christmas season is here, and road trips are a cherished part of the celebrations. But breakdowns, flat tires, or unexpected emergencies can disrupt even th...

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CEP launches incubator program & entertainment hub in Nairobi

Staff WriterDecember 19, 2024

The Creative Economy Practice at CcHUB is excited to announce the launch of the Content Creative Economy Incubator program and the Creative Economy Practice (CE...

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Equity partnership with ODDO BHF to enable businesses expand to Germany

Staff WriterDecember 19, 2024

Equity Group has partnered with ODDO BHF of Germany for collaboration that will serve as a bridge for European and Africa businesses to establish across the con...

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Abigail Arunga on her experience working on 4Play an adult drama

Staff WriterDecember 19, 2024

Abigail Arunga has been a prominent figure in the Kenyan creative scene for the past 12 years with a passion for arts, pop culture, current affairs, and social ...

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The power of pages: how reading shapes a child’s future

Staff WriterDecember 16, 2024

With the rise of mobile phones and social media, there has been a worldwide decline in children's ability to read for meaning. However, encouraging and developi...

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LG festive season campaign to see customers get massive discounts

Staff WriterDecember 13, 2024

LG Electronics East Africa has launched a month-long End-of-Year discounts bonanza that will see customers buy products at heavily discounted prices. The campa...

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Safaricom sambaza furaha campaign heads to the coastal region

Staff WriterDecember 11, 2024

Safaricom has kicked off the last leg of its Sambaza Furaha campaign in the Coastal region. The campaign aims to spread the festive cheer, rewarding as well as ...

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Eugene Mbugua on the making of the Hot Seat comedy show

Staff WriterDecember 11, 2024

Eugene Mbugua, the CEO of D&R Studios is a man of many firsts including being the youngest producer to launch a TV show on national television at the age of...

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Arya Starr tops Spotify charts in three African countries

Staff WriterDecember 9, 2024

Spotify Wrapped 2024 revealed the musical highlights this year with female trailblazers proving the power of women’s voices in Africa — and beyond. Artists, ...

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AstraZeneca holds week of service as it seeks to advance environmental sustainability

Staff WriterDecember 9, 2024

AstraZeneca has concluded its inaugural Week of Service, which took place from September 16 to 20, 2024, across the African cluster. Employees from AstraZene...

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Starehe Boys Centre celebrates 65 years of changing lives

Staff WriterDecember 4, 2024

Starehe Boys Centre, one of Kenya’s most celebrated educational institutions, marked its 65th anniversary with a grand gala dinner that brought together alumni,...

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World Bank appoints Dr. James Mwangi to high level advisory council on jobs

Staff WriterDecember 3, 2024

Dr. James Mwangi has been appointed to the World Bank Group high level advisory council on jobs. Dr. James Mwangi is the Managing Director and CEO of Equity Gro...

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Hub Karen launches the largest indoor play area in East Africa

Staff WriterDecember 3, 2024

The Hub Karen has officially opened Hub Park, which is the largest indoor play area in East Africa. The park spans an impressive 3,200 square meters and is desi...

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Agilitee appoints Thomas Ong Han Leong to its Board of Directors

Staff WriterDecember 2, 2024

Agilitee has announced the appointment of  Mr. Thomas Ong Han Leong to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Thomas, who is the chairman and f...

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HMD Fusion smartphone which rocks smart outfits to retail at Ksh. 34,499

Staff WriterDecember 2, 2024

Human Mobile Devices has officially announced the launch of the HMD Fusion smartphone in the Kenyan market. The device will retail at KES 34,499 and is availabl...

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Mastercard Foundation is calling out for applications to their EdTech Fellowship

Staff WriterDecember 2, 2024

Mastercard Foundation in partnership with iHUB is calling out for applications for the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Kenya. Th...

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You can now apply for the Earthshot Prize 2025 cohort

Staff WriterDecember 2, 2024

The Earthshot Prize (TEP) has announced that it is now accepting applications for the 2025 cohort. MultiChoice will be the official Africa nominator for TEP onc...

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James Kombo on the making of 4Play the adult drama on Showmax

Staff WriterNovember 21, 2024

James Draka Kombo has been a prominent figure in the TV industry for the past 16 years. James is a former player for AFC Leopards who has contributed to numerou...

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Absa opens a new branch at Kamakis in Kiambu County

Staff WriterNovember 21, 2024

Absa Bank has opened a new branch in Kamakis, Kiambu County, this is in a bis to strategically position itself to serve the banking needs of this emerging town ...

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KCB Group posts a Ksh. 45.8 Billion net profit in Q3 2024

Staff WriterNovember 21, 2024

KCB Group has posted a Ksh. 45.8 billion in net profit for the first nine months of the year. This represents a 49% growth from KShs.30.7 billion posted a simil...

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How Kenyan banks are empowering the youth through training programs

Staff WriterNovember 20, 2024

With the prevailing tough economic conditions, Youth unemployment in Kenya has risen to an estimated at 12.23%. This is according to a World Bank report that wa...

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Equity Bank lowers interest rates on loans following CBK’s rate cut

Staff WriterNovember 18, 2024

Equity Bank has reduced in interest rates on all new and existing Kenya Shilling-denominated credit facilities. This follows the recent decision by the Centr...

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Get up to 85% discounts on the Jiji Black Friday campaign

Staff WriterNovember 18, 2024

Jiji has kicked off Black Friday with discounts of up to 85% across all categories. The deals promise an unmatched shopping experience for buyers. Jiji has t...

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Absa trains Rift Valley SMEs on how be resilient during uncertain times

Staff WriterNovember 18, 2024

Absa Bank Kenya hosted entrepreneurs, industry experts and key stakeholders for a business club forum in Eldoret. This was in a bid to empower them to build res...

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Showmax to showcase 4Play an 18-rated adult drama on 21 November

Staff WriterNovember 15, 2024

Showmax will premiere 4 Play, an 18-rated adult drama on 21 November. The drama follows four men who, despite their chaotic personal lives, find friendship, lov...

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Safaricom Foundation hands over of Shine Kenya Shinda Mamilii community projects

Staff WriterNovember 15, 2024

Safaricom Foundation has announced the kickoff the handover of the Shine Kenya Shinda Mamilii  Kama Bingwa Community projects in Machakos and Kitui Counties. Th...

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Equity Group partners with DEG to launch German desk for the East African market

Staff WriterNovember 15, 2024

Equity Group has partnered and DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, the German Development Finance Institution (DEG), to launch of the...

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Equity Group profit after tax rises by 13% to Ksh. 40.9 Billion in Q3 2024

Staff WriterNovember 12, 2024

Equity Group Profit after Tax for the third quarter has risen by 13% to hit Kshs.40.9 billion as compared to Ksh. 36.2 Billion that was realized in a similar pe...

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M-Pesa Foundation renovates two schools in Western Kenya at a cost of Ksh. 75 Million

Staff WriterNovember 11, 2024

M-Pesa Foundation handed over an upgraded Kametho Primary School in Siaya County and broke ground on an extensive development project at Ober Primary School in ...

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Safaricom launches a Christmas campaign dubbed Sambaza Furaha

Staff WriterNovember 11, 2024

Safaricom has announced the launch its Christmas Festive campaign dubbed ‘Sambaza Furaha’ to reward and celebrate its customers across the country. The five-...

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Absa hosts Business Club Forum to empower SMEs in Western Kenya

Staff WriterNovember 8, 2024

Absa Bank Kenya hosted 200 business leaders in Kisumu for a Business Club Forum as part of the Bank’s Western Kenya Caravan. The forum concluded the week’s act...

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Keep It Cool awarded Ksh. 166 million at the 2024 Earthshot Prize

Staff WriterNovember 8, 2024

Keep It Cool, a Kenyan startup dedicated to sustainable innovation, has been named one of the five winners of the prestigious 2024 Earthshot Prize. This hono...

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Family Bank appoints Lazarus Muema as the new Board Chair

Staff WriterNovember 8, 2024

The Family Bank Board of Directors has appointed Lazarus Muema as the new Chairman following regulatory approval. Mr. Muema joined the Family Bank Board in 201...

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Safaricom posts a Ksh. 27.1 Billion net profit for Half Year 2024

Staff WriterNovember 7, 2024

Safaricom has posted Ksh. 27.1 Billion in net profit for the six months ended September 30th 2024, this is as compared to Ksh. 10 Billion reported in a simi...

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Nike partnership with Rescue.co to see athletes access rescue services

Staff WriterNovember 6, 2024

Nike has announced partnership with Rescue.co to provide emergency medical and rescue services for all of the brand’s athletes in Kenya. This new safety meas...

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Tusker Oktobafest concludes with exhilarating performances across the country

Staff WriterNovember 5, 2024

The Tusker Oktobafest concluded with an exhilarating finale, uniting beer enthusiasts across Kenya in a month-long celebration of Kenyan beer, music and culture...

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POCO unveils the C75 and M6 Pro in the Kenyan market

Staff WriterNovember 2, 2024

POCO is back with a bang, delivering on its promise of innovation, performance, and unbeatable value! Renowned for its game-changing smartphones, POCO is offici...

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Xiaomi is offering discounts on Redmi phones this Black Friday

Staff WriterNovember 1, 2024

Xiaomi Kenya is unleashing a wave of unbeatable deals on its latest smartphones this Black Friday! With exclusive discounts, flash sales, and limited-time brand...

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How African universities can fortify defenses against the growing threat of cyber attacks.

Staff WriterOctober 31, 2024

When thinking about industries that cybercriminals might target, tertiary education probably isn't the first to come to mind. But according to the latest editio...

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How AI is changing homework for good 

Staff WriterOctober 31, 2024

As a teacher one is always excited about the new opportunity and the chance to bring perspective into the classroom, shape minds and influence futures. But some...

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Leading players in construction industry endorse LG HVAC systems

Staff WriterOctober 30, 2024

Leading players in the construction and housing business in Kenya have endorsed the quality of LG Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems in tr...

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