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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ICP HUB Kenya partners with ICP HUB Turkey to host bootcamp

Staff WriterOctober 29, 2024

ICP HUB Kenya has partnered with ICP HUB Turkey to advance Web3 development and promote blockchain education across both regions. This collaboration represen...

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Better digital payments infrastructure is facilitating access to new markets for enterprise

Staff WriterOctober 24, 2024

Saying that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of economies in East Africa is an understatement. SMEs make up the largest part of all re...

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Safaricom to reward loyal customers as it marks its 24th anniversary

Staff WriterOctober 23, 2024

Safaricom, is celebrating 24 years of connecting and transforming lives of Kenyans since it was official launched on 23rd October 2000. As part of the celebrat...

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Innovating programmes for dynamic job creation in a challenging job market

Staff WriterOctober 18, 2024

In a world where the job market is becoming increasingly unpredictable, the partnership between I&M Foundation, The King’s Trust International (KTI) and Asa...

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World Vision statement on World Food Day 2024 

Staff WriterOctober 16, 2024

As we mark World Food Day, World Vision Kenya joins the global community, children,  households, communities, and the Government of Kenya in championing the the...

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AI entrepreneurs hold the key to an era of unprecedented opportunity for Africa

Staff WriterOctober 14, 2024

It's exciting to see how AI is opening up new possibilities for African entrepreneurs. Over the past few years, we've witnessed a surge in innovation, with star...

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Adapting to a digital future is key to the thriving of Kenya’s entertainment & media industry

Staff WriterOctober 9, 2024

The entertainment and media industry is currently experiencing transformations, resulting in turbulence and uncertainty about the future among its players.  ...

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Giving adolescents’ affordable access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services is good for our economy

Staff WriterOctober 4, 2024

Without a concerted effort to support integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), we are unlikely to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal...

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HMD launches the Skyline in the Kenyan market, to retail at Ksh. 60,000

Staff WriterOctober 4, 2024

HMD has launched the Skyline smartphone in the Kenyan market, and it will retail for Ksh. 60,000. The device rocks a 6.5-inch P-OLED screen with 1080p screen r...

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Kenya Airways set to improve its in-flight dining experience

Staff WriterOctober 3, 2024

Kenya Airways is set to elevate its in-flight dining experience following an exclusive Product Selection event held at the KQ Pride Centre. This unique gatheri...

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