Facebook launches initiative to train Kenyan SMEs on online customer acquisition

Staff WriterSeptember 20, 2019

Facebook has launched a new initiative that aims to train and equip SMEs with digital skills and tools that will enable them to reach more customers. The new...

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Multichoice Talent Academy East Africa films to screen on Maisha Magic East

Staff WriterSeptember 19, 2019

Two short films produced by Multichoice Talent Academy (MTF) East Africa Academy Class of 2018 are set to premier on the DStv and GOtv channel, Maisha Magic Eas...

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EABL remains optimistic about the future as it pays Ksh. 64B in taxes

Staff WriterSeptember 19, 2019

East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has announced that it has paid a combined Ksh. 64 billion in taxes to countries it operates in. This development was co...

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WPP-Scangroup to host first Stream unconference in Nairobi

Staff WriterSeptember 19, 2019

WPP-Scangroup has announced that it will host the inaugural Kenyan edition of WPP Stream unconference in Nairobi County in Kenya. STREAM is the official WPP unc...

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Youth urged to take up waste management solutions as a means to job creation

Staff WriterSeptember 19, 2019

Young people have been urged to take advantage of waste management solutions as the new frontier of job and wealth creation and sustainable economic growth. Thi...

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Safaricom trains first 60 staff enabling them take up digital careers

Staff WriterSeptember 19, 2019

Safaricom has unveiled a program that will empower and train employees who are looking to shift to new digital careers. The program is known as The Digital Acad...

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BLAZE By Safaricom hosts BYOB Summit in Kericho County

Staff WriterSeptember 19, 2019

BLAZE by Safaricom recently hosted the first Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Summit in the Rift Region at The University of Kabianga in Kericho County. The summit saw o...

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DuraCoat Awards of Academic Excellence rewards 42 students

Staff WriterSeptember 19, 2019

Basco Paints recently held its DuraCoat Awards of Academic Excellence at the University of Nairobi, School of Built Environment. A total of 42 students from var...

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The price of petrol & diesel increases by Ksh. 0.28 and Ksh. 2.44 per litre

Staff WriterSeptember 19, 2019

The Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced the maximum retail pump prices of petroleum products for the period between 15th September ...

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Kenya Red Cross Society hosts annual National First Aid Competition

Staff WriterSeptember 19, 2019

The Kenya Red Cross Society hosted its Annual National First Aid Competitio as part of events to mark World First Aid Day 2019. The competition featured groups ...

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Jambojet receives approval to fly to Kigali

Staff WriterSeptember 19, 2019

Jambojet the low cost carrier has received approval from the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority to fly to Rwanda. The approval means that the airline can begin ope...

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Dr. Joyce Sitonik recognized as a 2019 SDG Pioneer by the UN Global Compact

Staff WriterSeptember 19, 2019

The United Nations Global Compact recognized Dr Joyce Sitonik as one of ten 2019 SDG Pioneers , these are  business leaders, who are using business as a force f...

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Lucy Mugure among the winners at the NAICCON Animation du Monde pitching competition

Staff WriterSeptember 16, 2019

Lucy Mugure emerged as one of the winners at the recently concluded NAICCON Animation du Monde pitching competition. Nairobi Comic Convention (Naiccon) is East ...

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The Norfolk is hosting Anthony Russell’s ‘Cycle of Life’ photography exhibition

Staff WriterSeptember 16, 2019

Fairmont The Norfolk, is currently hosting a 10 –day long photography exhibition by Anthony Russell at its  Cin Cin bar displaying Kenya’s unique and rare histo...

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Luminate to invest Ksh. 100 Million in Baraza Media Lab to support press freedom

Staff WriterSeptember 16, 2019

Luminate, a global philanthropic organization which is part of the Omidyar Group, will invest Ksh. 100 M in the Baraza Media Lab that aims to boost the capacity...

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Kenyan inventors to showcase their innovations at the Global Grad show in Dubai

Staff WriterSeptember 16, 2019

Three Kenyan inventors, namely, Tracy Kimathi, Elijah Kiprotich Chirchir and Philemon Kipchirchir Masas have gotten the chance to showcase their innovations at ...

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The 5th Nairobi IG Tour by TurnUp Travel was just amazing

Staff WriterSeptember 14, 2019

Experiential travel company Turnup Travel launched the Instagram Tours (IG Tours) in 2017 which gives attendees scenic tours of Kenyan towns and cities. The tou...

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KEPSA Foundation hosts fundraising for the refurbishment of Kilimani Police Station

Staff WriterSeptember 12, 2019

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) Foundation has today hosted a fundraising event for corporates at the Radisson Blu Hotel with the aim of raising funds...

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DHL launches eShop app in 14 more countries across Africa

Staff WriterSeptember 12, 2019

DHL has introduced its DHL Africa eShop in 14 more countries across the continent. The app which was first launched in April this year has since seen its user b...

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Aleph Hospitality signs agreement to open a Protea Hotel in Kisumu

Staff WriterSeptember 12, 2019

Hotel management company Aleph Hospitality has signed a franchise agreement with Marriott International for a new Protea Hotels by Marriott hotel in Kisumu Coun...

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Athletics events in the Coast to get Ksh. 3M sponsorship from safaricom

Staff WriterSeptember 12, 2019

Safaricom will sponsor upcoming athletics events at the Kenyan Coast under the Safaricom Athletics Series to the tune of Ksh. 3 million. The athletics events...

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Kensington Distillers launches in Kenya as Monument Distillers

Staff WriterSeptember 12, 2019

Kensington Distillers & Vintners (KDV) London has announced that it has entered the Kenyan market and it will trade as Monument Distillers Kenya. In the bac...

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KBL launches Sikera Apple Cider to tap into the growing cider market

Staff WriterSeptember 12, 2019

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has launched a new alcoholic drink, Sikera Apple Cider to tap into the growing cider market. Sikera is an alcoholic beverage t...

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CBA hosts sixth economic forum focusing on the health sector

Staff WriterSeptember 12, 2019

Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) recently held its sixth Economic Forum which was focused on the state of the health sector in Kenya. The forum was graced by ...

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Taffuta app launched to link customers with businesses

Staff WriterSeptember 12, 2019

The Taffuta service has been launched to link customers directly with businesses looking to offer various goods and services. The Taffuta service aims to cu...

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Nominations are open to the 2019 Young Entrepreneurs Awards

Staff WriterSeptember 12, 2019

Bizna Kenya has launched the second edition of the Young Entrepreneurs Awards (YEA), which seeks to identify and recognize young entrepreneurs in Kenya. Thi...

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BLAZE By Safaricom to sponsor the upcoming Impala Floodlit Rugby Tournament

Staff WriterSeptember 12, 2019

BLAZE by Safaricom will sponsor the annual fifteen-aside Impala Floodlit Rugby Tournament to the tune of Ksh. 3 million. The Safaricom sub-brand gave the tourna...

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Abbott a healthcare company opens an office in Nairobi to serve the region

Staff WriterSeptember 11, 2019

Abbott, a leading global healthcare company has announced the opening of its second office in Africa at The Watermark – Nairobi Garage Business Park. The new of...

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Ciroc Vodka hosts third Ciroc Life party series

Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2019

Ciroc Vodka hosted the third edition of the Cîroc Life party series with a four-day event that started on 28th August at Milan. The series offers consumers an i...

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Tatu City acquires Siemens switches for its new power substation

Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2019

Tatu City has announced that it has acquired Siemens switch gear for installation in the city’s new dedicated power substation. Of the 18 panels required for...

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UAP’s Faulu Foundation gifts Ksh. 5M queue management system to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital

Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2019

The UAP Old Mutual Faulu Foundation has announced that it has gifted a Ksh. 5 million Queue Management System and Seats to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital in Nairobi ...

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SonLife Broadcasting Network (SBN) joins the DStv platform on all packages

Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2019

MultiChoice Africa has announced that the SonLife Broadcasting Network (SBN) will join the DStv platform from 11 September 2019. SBN is a Christian television a...

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Equity announces plans to acquire BCDC, DRC’s second biggest bank

Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2019

Equity Group has announced that it plans to acquire a controlling stake in Banqué Commerciale du Congo (BCDC), which operates in Democratic Republic of Congo (D...

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Thousands participate in the LuquLuqu step for safety walk in support of refugees

Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2019

Thousands of Kenyans participated in the second UNHCR Step for Safety annual walk over the weekend in support of refugees who have been displaced because of con...

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Twitter disables the tweeting via SMS feature after the recent hacking of their CEO

Staff WriterSeptember 5, 2019

Twitter has disabled the tweet via SMS feature after it was used to hack the Twitter CEO’s Jack Dorsey’s account, whereby the hackers sent out racial slurs and ...

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UAP Holdings reports an improved half year net profit of Ksh. 383 million.

Staff WriterSeptember 5, 2019

UAP Holdings Limited (UAPHL) has announced that it has registered a Ksh. 383 million net profit for the half year ending 30th June 2019. In the same period in 2...

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Safaricom shareholders approve dividend payout of Ksh. 74.92 Billion

Staff WriterSeptember 5, 2019

Safaricom shareholders have approved a Ksh. 74.92 billion dividend payout for the financial year ending March 31, 2019. The shareholders approved the dividen...

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International Trade Center and Visa partner to empower women led businesses

Staff WriterSeptember 5, 2019

The International Trade Centre (ITC) and Visa have launched a partnership to increase the participation of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and...

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Rugby HapaKenya Quiz Night at Kengeles Lavington

Staff WriterSeptember 4, 2019

We hosted the Rubgy HapaKenya Quiz Night last night at Kengeles Lavington. 6 teams competed and after a heated 5 rounds, with 10 questions each, with Jedi Counc...

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TMEA announces Ksh. 350M funding to expand capacity in East Africa’s logistics sector

Staff WriterSeptember 3, 2019

TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) has today it will fund the Federation of East African Freight Forwarders Associations (FEAFFA) to the tune of Ksh. 350 million (USD...

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KCB picks insider Paul Russo to head NBK during the transitional 2 year period

Staff WriterSeptember 3, 2019

KCB Group has announced that it has appointed insider Paul Russo to head the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) for the transitional 2 year period of its integration ...

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Government Chemist opens lab for forensic DNA testing & analysis

Staff WriterSeptember 3, 2019

The Government Chemist has announced that it has acquired labs for DNA testing and analysis for forensic and criminal investigations. The labs will be based...

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