Kenya Cane to bring the True Kenyan Fest party to Meru on March 15

Makena Ndung'uMarch 13, 2025

Kenya Cane is set to host the True Kenyan Spirit Meru edition on on Saturday, March 15, at Terahs Club, in Makutano, Meru. It will be a celebration of Kenyan cu...

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Mastercard reports estimates that the Kenyan GDP will grow by 4.7% in 2025

Makena Ndung'uMarch 13, 2025

The Mastercard Economics Institute has released Economic Outlook 2025, its annual report identifying the themes that will shape next year’s economic landscape. ...

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HerFolio by Ogilvy Africa launches to empower female creatives in Africa

Makena Ndung'uMarch 13, 2025

The Ogilvy Africa Network has launched HerFolio during Nairobi Design Week, a platform designed to elevate and connect female creatives across Africa. HerFol...

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Lewa Marathon 2025 to be on June 28 as it celebrates 25 years of existence

Makena Ndung'uMarch 13, 2025

The Lewa Safari Marathon is scheduled for June 28 and the initiative will also be celebrating 25 years of existence. Since its inception, Safaricom has been ...

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KCB racing team plants trees as part of conservation efforts before Safari Rally 2025

Makena Ndung'uMarch 12, 2025

KCB Bank has engaged in another tree planting exercise as part of its conservation agenda before the WRC Safari Rally 2025. The rally event is set to take place...

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Standard Chartered to invest $1.9M to expand its Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator

Makena Ndung'uMarch 10, 2025

Standard Chartered has announced a partnership with Village Capital to continue and expand its Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator across Africa, the Middle ...

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Equity Bank & Agri All Africa partner to supercharge rice production in Tana River

Makena Ndung'uMarch 10, 2025

Equity Bank Kenya has partnered with Agri All Africa of South Africa in an initiative aimed at supporting large-scale rice growing in Tana River. The collaborat...

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I&M Bank opens new branch in Mtwapa & plans to open more soon

Makena Ndung'uMarch 5, 2025

I&M Bank has announced the opening of a new branch in Mtwapa with the branch announcing that it plans to launch others branches soon. I&M Bank is accelerati...

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WRC Safari Rally 2025 will be broadcast live on DStv & GOtv

Makena Ndung'uMarch 5, 2025

MultiChoice in Kenya has confirmed that the upcoming WRC Safari Rally Kenya will air live on DStv and GOtv bringing the global motorsport event to Kenyan viewer...

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How Stanbic Kenya equips Kenyans with digital skills through futurenidigital.org

Makena Ndung'uMarch 5, 2025

Stanbic Kenya Foundation is equipping Kenyans with digital skills through www.futurenidigital.org in partnership with American Tower subsidiary, ATC Kenya and M...

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Key Kenyan road from Kwa Jomvu to Mariakani to be upgraded at a cost of Ksh 19B

Makena Ndung'uMarch 5, 2025

The road section from Kwa-Jomvu to Mariakani, in the Southeast of Kenya is set to be upgraded with the two-lane road converted to a four and six lane dual carri...

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SACCOs urged to adopt digital solutions to enhance service delivery

Makena Ndung'uMarch 5, 2025

Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs) have been encouraged to adopt digital solutions to enhance seamless and efficient management while improving service de...

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Full list of 2025 TRACE Awards winners

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 27, 2025

The TRACE Awards 2025 took place in Zanzibar on February 26 and it honoured the achievements of African musicians on the continent and in the diaspora. Our o...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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