Makena Ndung'u

Olympic and St. Johns’ Junior Secondary Schools win M-PESA Jr. NBA Nairobi Edition

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 25, 2025

St. Johns’ Junior Secondary School from Korogocho and Kibera’s Olympic Junior Secondary School are the new champions of the M-PESA Jr.NBA Nairobi edition. In...

Glass House PR launches report on the state of public relations in Africa

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 25, 2025

Glass House PR has launched The Glass House PR Report on the state of public relations in Africa. The report engaged over 28 public relations agencies from at l...

AGRA & Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT launch Rwanda Food Innovation Hub

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 25, 2025

Rwanda's Ministry of Information Communication Technology and Innovation and AGRA has announced a partnership to develop a Rwanda Food Innovation Hub. The partn...

Naivas Supermarket opens 110th retail store at Tatu City

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 25, 2025

Kenyan supermarket chain Naivas has announced that it has opened a new store in Tatu City. The new development further expands Tatu City’s amenities and ecosyst...

KCB Racing Team drivers prepare for the WRC Safari Rally 2025

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 25, 2025

KCB Racing Team drivers Nikhil Sachania and Karan Patel have intensified their preparations for the third leg of the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally...

M-PESA Foundation hosts medical camp in Wote, Makueni County

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 25, 2025

M-PESA Foundation, in partnership with Zuri Health and Lion Sight First Eye Hospital, has hosted a free medical camp held at Unoa Grounds, Wote Town, Makueni Co...

UN General Assembly president Philemon Yang visits Equity Bank for talks on youth & innovation

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 24, 2025

Philemon Yang, the President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), visited Equity for discussions centered on youth innovation, digital technology, and...

Jacques Kruyswijk wins the Magical Kenya Open 2025

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 24, 2025

Jacques Kruyswijk won his first DP World Tour title by winning the Magical Kenya Open 2025 tournament on Sunday at the Muthaiga Golf Club. The South African gol...

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KRA commences organizational reforms to enhance efficiency

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 24, 2025

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has embarked on a transformation journey, initiating a strategic reform process aimed at modernizing its operations and improv...

Kenya Airways & London Metropolitan University partner to further aviation learning in Kenya

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 24, 2025

Kenya Airways (KQ) and London Metropolitan University (London Met) have partnered to expand aviation education and workforce development in Kenya. The collabora...

AGRA & Green Climate Fund launch $105M Food Loss Reduction Program in Africa

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 24, 2025

AGRA has partnered with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to drive climate resilient and sustainable agriculture driving food loss reduction across Africa. The appro...

TCL to sponsor the Olympics to 2032 in new deal

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 24, 2025

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) yesterday announced a Worldwide Olympic Partnership with global technology company TCL through to 2032. TCL will be th...

Kenya Airways named the African Air Cargo Airline of the Year

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 24, 2025

Kenya Airways (KQ) has received the African Air Cargo Airline of the Year award at the Air Cargo Africa Conference 2025. The award, determined through an ext...

Rock Society of Kenya announces the Wacken Metal Battle Kenya will be on March 29

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 24, 2025

The Rock Society of Kenya (R.S.K.) has announced that the third edition of the Wacken Metal Battle Sub-Saharan Africa Kenya edition will take place on March 29,...

MANSA receives $10M funding with plans to expand to Latin America & Asia

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 24, 2025

MANSA has announced that it has successfully raised $10 million funding from various investors as it seeks to expand its business. Co-founded by Mouloukou Sanoh...

Energy Regulators meet in Nairobi to validate the 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index report

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 24, 2025

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB), convened a workshop that brought together regulators and experts f...

Registration now open for the 2025 Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum in Zambia

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 24, 2025

Registration is now open for the 2025 Edition of Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF) which is set to take place in Lusaka, Zambia, from April 29th to May ...

DTB forecasts an increase in loans to individuals & SMEs as Kenya’s economy stabilises

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 24, 2025

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has forecast an increase in lending to individuals and small businesses as Kenya’s economy stabilises and growth becomes steady after t...

How to attend the UEFA Champions League final 2025 with Qatar Airways

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 24, 2025

Qatar Airways has launched travel packages for the UEFA Champions League final 2025. As the Official Airline Partner of the UEFA Champions League, Qatar Airways...

New drama, Sarabi, to screen on Maisha Magic Plus from Feb 24

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 24, 2025

Maisha Magic Plus is set to launch Sarabi, a captivating new drama series, that will premiere on Monday, 24 February. Set in the fictional Vuno Zuri Coffee...

Athletes receive financial wellness training ahead of the 2025 Absa Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 21, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya has intensified its support for athletes beyond the track by organising a financial management and nutrition program for 105 athletes in prepara...

Tyla becomes first African solo Artist to get one billion Spotify streams

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 20, 2025

South African musician Tyla has surpassed one billion streams on Spotify with her global hit Water. She is the first African solo artist to achieve this milesto...

OPPO Reno13 series to launch in Kenya on February 28

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 20, 2025

OPPO Kenya has announced that it will launch its newest flagship device series, the OPPO Reno13 series, on February 28th 2025. The series will be available in t...

Johnnie Walker unveils entertainment line-up for the Magical Kenya Open 2025

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 19, 2025

Johnnie Walker has announced the entertainment line-up for the Magical Kenya Open 2025. As the Official Alcohol Beverage Partner, Johnnie Walker will bring the ...

Kenya Airways add a Boeing 737-800 to its fleet

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 19, 2025

Kenya Airways (KQ) has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737- 800 with a capacity of 170 seats, growing its fleet to 35 aircraft. This addition i...

Nigerian animated TV series Iyanu to debut on Showmax on June 13

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 19, 2025

Showmax, in partnership with Lion Forge Entertainment, has announced that the animated TV series Iyanu will premiere exclusively in Africa on June 13 2025. The ...

Kenya’s Octopizzo impresses on Spotify’s Global Impact List 2024

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 19, 2025

Kenyan music is exploding onto the global scene. Spotify's 2024 Global Impact List is a testament to this, showcasing the growing international appetite for Eas...

Youth+ Festival returns for second edition on Feb 28-March 1 at Sarit Centre

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 19, 2025

The Youth+ Festival will for its second edition on February 28th to March 1st, 2025. The festival which will take place at the Sarit Expo Centre will bring toge...

Safaricom to plant trees in 128 schools in Nyandarua & Laikipia as part of regreening programme

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 19, 2025

At least 128 schools in Nyandarua and Laikipia counties are set to benefit from the Safaricom School Regreening Programme. The initiative aims to engage learner...

Percussionist Kasiva Mutua releases debut album ‘Desturi’

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 19, 2025

East Africa’s leading female percussionist, Kasiva Mutua has released her debut album Desturi (tradition). The 11-track album explores themes like African ident...

TRESOR releases new jam “Wale Wale” featuring Kenyan star Sofiya Nzau

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 19, 2025

After three years, TRESOR has made his return to music with the release of Wale Wale featuring Kenyan global sensation Sofiya Nzau. Both artists are renowned...

Visa customers can meet legendary football manager Pep Guardiola in new partnership

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 19, 2025

Visa has announced a new partnership with legendary football manager Pep Guardiola. As part of the two-year collaboration, Visa cardholders and football fans wi...

Ethiopia partners with ATIDI to support PPP renewable energy projects

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 19, 2025

Ethiopia has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Trade Insurance Agency (ATIDI) to accelerate Ethiopia’s transition to clean energy by ...

TransUnion & FICO partner to launch enriched credit scoring for the Kenyan market

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 19, 2025

TransUnion Kenya and FICO have announced a partnership that will see enriched credit scoring for the Kenyan market. The two new solutions at the heart of thi...

NBA Africa & Safaricom launch youth sports development program, M-PESA Jr. NBA

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 19, 2025

NBA Africa and Safaricom have launched M-PESA Jr. NBA program, which will provide basketball development and financial literacy programming to more than 10,000 ...

12th Sankalp Africa Summit scheduled for Feb 26-27 in Nairobi

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 18, 2025

The 12th Sankalp Africa Summit is scheduled for February 26-27, 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya. The summit will spotlight investment, innovation, and sustainability, ai...

KCB Racing Team’s Tinashe Gatimu tests her Subaru GC8 ahead of Safari Rally 2025

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 18, 2025

KCB Racing Team’s Tinashe Gatimu is set to take on the 2025 WRC Safari Rally, scheduled for March 20-23 in Naivasha, Nakuru County. The young rally driver, who ...

Toyota by CFAO to invest Ksh. 33 Million in the 2025 WRC Safari Rally

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 18, 2025

Toyota by CFAO has confirmed that it will invest Ksh. 33 million in the 2025 WRC Safari Rally which will take place in Naivasha next month. This marks the fifth...

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KRA collects a historic monthly VAT revenue of Ksh. 34B in January 2025

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 18, 2025

Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) has announced that gross VAT collection has reached a historic monthly revenue of Ksh. 34.552 billion in January 2025. This mark...

Intreensic to provide training & certification in the payments sector in Africa

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 18, 2025

Intreensic has launched with a mission to bridge Africa’s payment and fintech talent gap, by equipping professionals and businesses with world-class payments ex...

Electricity consumption hits new record high with a peak demand of 2,316 Megawatts

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 18, 2025

Electricity consumption has hit a new record high with a peak demand of 2,316 MW recorded on Wednesday, 12th February 2025. This demand is 12 MW higher than t...

Kenya’s fuel prices to remain unchanged for the period ending March 14

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 18, 2025

The Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced that maximum retail petroleum prices in Kenya will remain unchanged for the period of Febru...