Bamburi Cement reports a Ksh. 124 Million profit for the half year 2022

Staff WriterSeptember 1, 2022

Bamburi Cement has reported a profit before tax of Ksh. 124 Million for the half year 2022, this is an 88% decrease from the Ksh. 1,109 Million reported in a si...

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73 scholars under the Equity Leaders Program to join 48 global universities

Staff WriterSeptember 1, 2022

 A total of 73 students under the Equity Leaders Program will be joining 48 global universities through scholarships under EGF’s Education and Leadership Develo...

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Old Mutual posts a disappointing loss of Ksh. 813 million for half year 2022

Staff WriterAugust 31, 2022

Old Mutual Holdings has announced that it has posted a net loss of Ksh. 813 million in the first six months of 2022. This is significant drop from the Ksh. 252 ...

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How to buy Kenya Power tokens, pay Postpaid bills & pay for new connections

Staff WriterAugust 31, 2022

Kenya Power has announced that from 1st September 2022, a myriad of its services can only be paid through authorized channels. The purchase of prepaid tokens,  ...

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Wasoko, Kenyan e-commerce startup, has launched an innovation hub in Zanzibar

Staff WriterAugust 31, 2022

Wasoko (formerly Sokowatch), an African B2B e-commerce startup has launched “Wasoko Innovation Hub” in partnership with the Zanzibar government. Located in F...

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Kenya finally launches new car number plates; to cost Ksh. 3,000

Staff WriterAugust 31, 2022

The Kenyan Government has finally launched new car generation number plates that were initially announced in the year 2014. The new plates will cost Ksh. 3,000 ...

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Microsoft appoints Kunle Awosika as the new head of the Africa Transformation Office

Staff WriterAugust 31, 2022

Microsoft has announced that it has appointed Kunle Awosika as the new Managing Director of the Africa Transformation Office (ATO), succeeding Wael Elkabbany. A...

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Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin is now on Showmax

Staff WriterAugust 31, 2022

Multi-award-winning teen drama, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin is now available for streaming on TV streaming service Showmax. Twenty years ago, a series ...

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David Beer replaces Frank Matsaert as TradeMark East Africa CEO

Staff WriterAugust 31, 2022

David Beer has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for TradeMark East Africa (TMEA), and replaces Frank Matsaert, TMEA’s founding CEO. He wi...

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Martin Ochien’g is the new Global Compact Kenya Board Chairperson

Staff WriterAugust 31, 2022

Global Compact Network Kenya has appointed Mr. Martin Ochien’g as the new Board Chair and Mrs. Rebecca Miano as the Vice Chair to lead the Board. The two will s...

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Applications are now open for the Ecobank Fintech Challenge

Staff WriterAugust 30, 2022

Ecobank Group ,a Pan-African banking group has launched the fifth edition of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge. Fintechs in the competition stand a chance to win an...

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Pezesha, a Kenyan fintech, has raised Ksh. 1.3 Billion to fund expansion

Staff WriterAugust 30, 2022

Pezesha, a Kenyan finance fintech has managed to raise Ksh. 1.3 Billion ($11 million) in a pre-Series A equity-debt round led by Women’s World Banking Capital P...

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LG launches its first curved OLED gaming monitor

Staff WriterAugust 29, 2022

LG Electronics has unveiled its first curved 45-inch OLED display (model 45GR95QE) with a 240Hz refresh rate designed for immersive gaming experiences, while of...

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Experts have called for stronger health systems to better handle future pandemics

Staff WriterAugust 26, 2022

Experts in the health industry have called for stronger health systems and accelerated investment in the sector to better handle future pandemics. Amref Heal...

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Safaricom appoints Cynthia Karuri as their new Chief Enterprise Business Officer

Staff WriterAugust 25, 2022

Safaricom has appointed Cynthia Karuri-Kropac as the new Chief Enterprise Business Officer effective September 1. She will replace Joseph Wanjohi who has been i...

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KCB reports a 27.5% rise in the half year net profit to Ksh. 19.5 Billion

Staff WriterAugust 25, 2022

KCB Group announced a net profit to Ksh. 19.5 Billion for the half-year ended June 2022, this is a 27.5 percent rise in profitability from  Ksh. 15.3 Billion re...

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Pwani Oil acquires stationery firm Kartasi Industries Limited in expansion drive

Staff WriterAugust 25, 2022

Pwani Oil Products has acquired stationery firm Kartasi Industries Limited for an undisclosed sum in a strategic move to diversify its business. The Competit...

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Black Apron Chefs host Black Shines Brightest Stories viewing party at the Monk Restaurant

Staff WriterAugust 24, 2022

The Black Apron Chefs hosted an exclusive viewing party of their episode in the Guinness Black Shines Brightest Stories at the Monk Restaurant, Nairobi. The tw...

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The Samsung Galaxy Fold4 and Galaxy Flip4 are now available on pre-order

Staff WriterAugust 24, 2022

Samsung has announced the opening of pre-orders for the Galaxy Fold 4 and Galaxy Flip4 in Kenya. The two foldable phones were launched in this market earlier th...

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Equity Group reports a Ksh. 24.4 Billion net profit for half year

Staff WriterAugust 23, 2022

Equity Group has reported a net profit  of Ksh. 24.4 Billion for the half year 2022, this represents a 36% rise from the Ksh. 17.9 Billion for a similar period ...

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Factors we Review When choosing a Sports Betting Site

Staff WriterAugust 23, 2022

Sports betting, just like any other hustle requires a partner who you could trust and rely on when it comes to information. Credible betting sites like Bettingg...

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Roam launches Rome Rapid, an electric bus targeting public transport

Staff WriterAugust 22, 2022

Roam, a Swedish-Kenyan technology company has launched Rome Rapid, an electric bus that is targeting public transport as the race for e-mobility picks up. Th...

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Driscoll’s & Kakuzi partner to expand growth & export of blueberries in Kenya

Staff WriterAugust 19, 2022

Kakuzi PLC and leading berries marketing firm Driscoll’s have announced partnership to expand the growth and export of blueberries in Kenya. As part of Kaku...

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I&M Group registers an improved Ksh. 4.9B half year net profit

Staff WriterAugust 19, 2022

I&M Group PLC has announced that it has reported a 16% growth in net profit in the first half of 2022 which stands at Ksh. 4.9 billion. This is an improveme...

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Travel startup Tripesa receives funding to digitize tourism SMEs in Africa

Staff WriterAugust 19, 2022

Travel tech startup, Tripesa, has announced that it has received funding from various sources to enable the company to be able to digitize SMEs in the tourism s...

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KAM Statement on the 2022 Kenyan General Election

Staff WriterAugust 19, 2022

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) would like to congratulate Kenyans for exercising their right to vote on 9th August 2022. We applaud the patience a...

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Kenya and Sports: An Overview

Staff WriterAugust 19, 2022

Kenya is passionate about sports and not only that: Kenyans can look back on a long, successful history with many victories and records. Some sports are closely...

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Statement by the Commonwealth Secretary General on Kenya Elections

Staff WriterAugust 19, 2022

On August 9, 2022, Kenyans went to the poll to participate in a democratic process to elect their new political representatives. It was a process, many inter...

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How Equity is utilizing technology to enable customers access banking services

Staff WriterAugust 19, 2022

Equity Bank has been at the forefront of revolutionizing the banking industry from way back. This can be seen in the bank’s decision to serve the lower end of t...

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George Ojing appointed as the Managing Partner at Ogilvy Africa

Staff WriterAugust 18, 2022

Ogilvy Africa has announced the appointment of George Ojing as Managing Partner for its Kenya agency. He will be responsible for leading the agency’s mandate on...

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Bolt hits 200% post pandemic growth as it celebrates 9th anniversary

Staff WriterAugust 18, 2022

Bolt has announced it has quadrupled its business since the start of the pandemic, recording its most successful month on record this July. Bolt, which launc...

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LG will showcase innovations at the IFA consumer electronic trade show

Staff WriterAugust 17, 2022

LG Electronics (LG) has announced that it will display an array of products that will break new grounds in technology advancements next month at the IFA 2022 in...

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AEA Ltd, a Transcentury subsidiary awarded a Ksh. 29.8 Billion contract to construct housing units in DRC

Staff WriterAugust 17, 2022

AEA Ltd (“AEA”) a subsidiary of TransCentury PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in partnership with, Symbion Architect to construct housing unit...

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How to safeguard your bank account from fraudsters

Staff WriterAugust 17, 2022

As the world continues to adopt digital banking be it on mobile or online, it is important that all of us remain vigilant when accessing our accounts or initiat...

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Absa Group reports Ksh. 79.8 Billion profit for H1 2022

Staff WriterAugust 16, 2022

Absa Group Africa has announced that its earnings increased 27% to Ksh. 79.8 Billion (R11 Billion) in the first half of the year as revenue increased, demonstra...

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Standard Chartered reports a Ksh. 5.4 Billion net profit for H1 2022

Staff WriterAugust 16, 2022

Standard Chartered Kenya (Stanchart) has reported a Ksh. 5.4 Billion net profit for first half of 2022. This represents a 11% rise in profitability from the Ksh...

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Samsung Galaxy Flip4 and Fold4 price and specifications

Staff WriterAugust 16, 2022

Samsung Electronics has launched two foldable smartphones that is Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4 into the Kenyan market.  The Galaxy Z Fold 4 will retail at ...

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Catherine Jepkemboi aka Minicheps, a visual artist who overcame all odds to excel

Staff WriterAugust 12, 2022

More often than not, when we look at people who have made it in one way or another, we often see the success and not the journey to get there. Truth be told, it...

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Equity Bank’s role in the promotion of access to credit for Kenyan SME’s

Staff WriterAugust 12, 2022

The fact that the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are an important aspect of our economy cannot be understated. This is because this sector is the largest e...

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How to deposit into a Sportpesa account

Staff WriterAugust 8, 2022

Willing to find out how to fund your balance at Sportpesa? Read this article in which you will discover a step-by-step guide on how to make a replenishment at t...

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LG launches its newest lineup of side by side refrigerators

Staff WriterAugust 8, 2022

LG Electronics (LG) has launched its latest Side-by-Side and Top Freezers refrigerators with new design innovations and upgraded features for 2022. Delivering ...

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Marion Githinji emerges as the winner at the finals of Safaricom Golf Tour

Staff WriterAugust 8, 2022

Marion Githinji from Nanyuki Golf Club emerged as the winner of the inaugural Safaricom Golf Tour held at the Vipingo Ridge Baobab Golf Course in Kilifi County....

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