Kenya’s Esther Kimani among winners in the Pitch AgriHack 2022

Staff WriterSeptember 13, 2022

Six young technology innovators in Africa’s agriculture and food sectors, including Kenya's Esther KImani, have won cash prizes in the Pitch AgriHack 2022. T...

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Jeremy Awori has been appointed as the new Ecobank CEO

Staff WriterSeptember 12, 2022

Ecobank has announced the  appointment of Jeremy Awori as their new chief executive. He will replace Ade Ayeyemi who is set to retire after attaining the age of...

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Wakadinali are the only Kenyan musicians in the Spotify top streams in Kenya list over 90 days

Staff WriterSeptember 12, 2022

Spotify has revealed the top 20 songs that are popular with users on their platform in Kenya over the last 90 days. Geri Inengi by Wakadinali is the only Kenya...

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Michelle Anekeya, appointed as Partner, Head of East Africa by Hudson Sandler LLP

Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2022

Michelle Anekeya has been appointed as Partner, Head of East Africa by Hudson Sandler LLP, a London-based company. This is as it seeks growth in the East Africa...

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Radhika Bhachu, Ndovu co-founder among 3 Kenyan female founders selected to join The Future is Female Mentorship Program

Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2022

Three Kenyan female founders are among the Twenty-five African female-founded tech startups selected for the third edition of The Future is Female Mentorship Pr...

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Tecno has launched the Camon 19 Pro in the Kenyan market

Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2022

TECNO has launched the TECNO CAMON 19 Pro Mondrian Edition in the Kenyan market at an event held at the Ankole Grill, Kitisuru. This is the latest device in the...

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LG is offering discounts of up to 37% on its major products

Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2022

LG Electronics has announced that it is lining up amazing discounts for Kenyan customers intending to buy refrigerators, washing machines, and televisions. Acc...

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Jeremy Awori will be exiting Absa Bank on 31st October 2022

Staff WriterSeptember 8, 2022

Absa Bank Kenya has announced that its CEO Mr. Jeremy Awori will be leaving the bank to pursue another career opportunity outside Absa Group. This will take eff...

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Challenges of ERP migration and deployment

Staff WriterSeptember 8, 2022

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is one of the most popular business management innovations, and it is being adopted by business across all industries especia...

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LG launches fridge that changes color to match your mood

Staff WriterSeptember 7, 2022

LG Electronics has launched a new refrigerator designed to boost customer experience in the kitchen while at the same time changing its colour to match their cu...

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Nokia to launch 4 new eco-friendly devices later this year

Staff WriterSeptember 6, 2022

HMD Global has  announced that it will be launching of 4 new devices eco-friendly devices into the Kenyan market later this year, these are the Nokia X30 5G, No...

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Samsung pre-order period for its foldable devices comes to a close with a 50% rise in pre-orders

Staff WriterSeptember 6, 2022

Samsung has indicated that the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4 pre-order season has been the most successful yet with a 50% increase in pre-orders. This is ...

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Mabati Rolling Mills launches a youth empowerment program to facilitate training in ICT & entreprenuership

Staff WriterSeptember 6, 2022

Mabati Rolling Mills has launched the Chandaria Youth Empowerment Program (CYEP). The CYEP is an intervention geared towards providing sustainable alternative a...

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Uber launches new products; launches in four towns in Kenya

Staff WriterSeptember 6, 2022

Uber has announced new products, updates, and features focused on travel, safety and delivery in Kenya. Uber has announced its expansion into four new towns ...

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Lucas Mokaya wins the final ticket to the FIFA World Cup courtesy of Coca Cola

Staff WriterSeptember 5, 2022

Lucas Mokaya Bundi is the lucky winner of the final ticket to Qatar to watch this year’s FIFA World Cup in the just concluded Coca-Cola’s FIFA World Cup Buy and...

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DPO Group acquires approval from CBK to operate as a Payment Service Provider

Staff WriterSeptember 2, 2022

DPO Group Kenya has acquired approval from the Central Bank of Kenya to operate as a Payment Service Provider (PSP) in the country. The National Payment System ...

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Faulu Microfinance Bank launches financial education for students in a bid to drive DigiCash subscriptions

Staff WriterSeptember 1, 2022

Faulu Microfinance Bank has embarked on training on financial education to students in Universities and Technical Institutions across the country in partnership...

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Why cybersecurity is an integral part for economic recovery

Staff WriterSeptember 1, 2022

With citizens, governments, and businesses more dependent than ever on digital connectivity, one of the most pressing sectoral issues for this decade is cyberse...

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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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