BIC East Africa donates 300,000 pens to students in Kenya

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 20, 2024

BIC East Africa has announced that it has donated 300,000 tens to students in need across the country. BIC has donated pens to students in the last four year...

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Third Africa Digital Finance Summit to be held in Johannesburg on Nov 20-22

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 20, 2024

The third Africa Digital Finance Summit event will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa on November 20-22 2024. The three day event will be open to both ph...

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Emma Gichonge is the new General Manager, East Africa for Showmax

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 16, 2024

African streaming platform, Showmax, has announced that it has appointed Emma Gichonge as its General Manager for East Africa. She is the first ever General Man...

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Showmax Original Single Kiasi is back for Season 3

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 14, 2024

Showmax has announced that the Showmax Original TV series Single Kiasi is coming back to the streaming platform for a third season on March 5. New episodes will...

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Gertrude’s to host annual walk on March 17 to raise funds for childhood cancer treatment

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 13, 2024

Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital has launched the third edition of its annual cancer walk event which raises funds for expanding the early diagnosis and treatment...

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Guinness ProServe launched in Kenya to serve Guinness beer in the perfect way

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 13, 2024

Guinness has introduced a new innovation in Kenya, the Guinness ProServe, that pours the beer in an expert way delivering a better drinking experience for custo...

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The Sleeping Negro is showing at Unseen Cinema in honour of Black History Month

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 9, 2024

The feature film, Sleeping Negro, is showing at Unseen Cinema this February in honour of Black History Month. The screening is a partnership between Unseen C...

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Riding the Gold Rush: A beginner’s guide to trading in precious metals

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 7, 2024

In the world of investing, precious metals have long been a popular choice for those seeking stability and diversification. Gold, silver, platinum, and palladiu...

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Biotech companies Novozymes & Chr. Hansen merge to form Novonesis

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 7, 2024

Danish biotechnology firm Novozymes has announced that it has successfully concluded its merger with Chr. Hansen. The company expanded its East Africa presence ...

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Meta launches new initiatives to combat bullying & sextortion on its platforms

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 7, 2024

Meta has announced two initiatives that are designed to support young people and families as they use the internet. Take it Down is a platform that allows t...

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M.A.C Cosmetics launches Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation in Ethiopia

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 6, 2024

M.A.C (Make-up Art Cosmetics) has announced announces the introduction of its Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in the Ethiopian Market. Priced at 4,...

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AGRA engages MPs to enhance Parliament’s role in Kenya’s food systems

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 6, 2024

AGRA has hosted a national parliamentary retreat in order to enhance Parliament's role in Kenya’s food systems. The retreat offered lawmakers a platform to disc...

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African filmmaking incubator, Jumpstart, is now open for applications

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 6, 2024

African filmmaking incubator, Jumpstart, has announced that it is now open for applications for its 13th edition. Jumpstart is presented by the Durban FilmMa...

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Standard Chartered urges investors in Kenya to look for long term returns

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 6, 2024

Standard Chartered Bank has announced the release of the latest global Market Outlook Report for 2024. The Report, titled Sailing with the Wind finds that th...

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Diageo appoints Anne Joy Michira as the Marketing & Innovations Director for South, West, and Central Africa

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 31, 2024

Diageo has announced that it has appointed Anne Joy Michira to the role of Marketing and Innovations Director for South, West, and Central Africa (SWC). Anne...

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ICANN is offering Ksh. 1.6B in grants for Internet infrastructure solutions in Kenya

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 31, 2024

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced a global Grant Program that will enable innovators in Kenya to access a fund worth...

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Crown Paints receives the Eco-Conscious Manufacturing Excellence Award at ESG 2024 Awards

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 31, 2024

Crown Paints, a paint and coating company in Kenya, has received the prestigious Eco-Conscious Manufacturing Excellence Award for the year 2023-2024 at the ESG ...

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KAM & Unilever launch the 2024 Business Growth Program for manufacturing SMEs

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 31, 2024

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and Unilever Kenya have launched the 2024 Business Growth Program. The program, which KAM kicked off in 2016, ai...

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Wangeci Gathuku wins a trip to Dubai in the Hub Karen Shop & Win promotion

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 31, 2024

Wangeci Gathuku has been announced as the overall winner in the Hub Karen (THK) Shop and Win Christmas promotion. The promotion was aimed at rewarding shoppers ...

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Jaza launches new outlets in Chokaa and Gachie

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 31, 2024

Discount retail chain, Jaza, has announced the opening of two new stores in Chokaa and Gachie areas. The company has also launched an eCommerce platform, sho...

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Best international TV shows to watch on Showmax this February

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 31, 2024

Streaming service Showmax is gearing up for the launch of its new platform, Showmax 2.0, on February 12, 2024. In preparation for that, Showmax has announced th...

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Bungoma County & EIDU launch a digital learning program for students

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 31, 2024

The County Government of Bungoma has signed a contract with EIDU to roll out a digital learning program targeting young learners in the county. Bungoma will dep...

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EAGC receives Ksh. 321M grant from USAID to strengthen grain exports in East Africa

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 31, 2024

EAGC and USAID Ink Partnership to Strengthen Competitiveness in Export-Oriented Staple Food Value Chains USAID has awarded a three year grant worth USD 2 m...

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KCB Foundation awards scholarships to student athletes

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 31, 2024

KCB Foundation has awarded 50 talented student athletes with full scholarships to pursue their secondary education in Kenya. The organized recently announce...

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Uber trends for Kenya in 2023

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 29, 2024

Uber has released statistics for its ride hailing and food delivery business in Kenya and it reveals very interesting trends. Here are some of them. 1. Ub...

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Camille Amolo wins a Suzuki Baleno GLX in the Junction Mall Jolly Jamboree Christmas competition

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 29, 2024

Camille Amolo has won a brand new Suzuki Baleno GLX car in the Junction Mall Jolly Jamboree Christmas Competition. She was handed the car at a ceremony that was...

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Augmented Reality startup Almer launches latest headset, the Almer Arc 2

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 29, 2024

Augmented reality startup Almer has announced that it has launched its latest headset , the Arc 2. The company has also partnered remote IT support company Team...

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Bensoul, Musa Keys & King Promise to headline Raha Fest on March 30-31

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 29, 2024

There's a new music festival in town, dubbed Raha Fest, that will go down on March 30-31 at the Uhuru Gardens. Raha Fest is an African celebration that bring...

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Apptivate Africa & Dime Credit launch a salary advance product in Kenya

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 29, 2024

Apptivate Africa and Dime Credit have partnered to launch a salary advance product for employees in the Kenyan market. Apptivate Africa is a workplace solut...

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Kenya Airways celebrates 47 years of existence with 15% discounts on its flights

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 26, 2024

National airline Kenya Airways is celebrating 47 years of existence this year and as part of its anniversary celebrations, it is offering by offering customers ...

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Swiss Queens Wednesday tournament launched to empower women in chess

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 26, 2024

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) and World Chess have launched Swiss Queens Wednesday tournament in order to empower women in chess. Women’s Wednesd...

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All you need to know about the Safaricom Bonga consumer spin & win promotion

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 26, 2024

Safaricom has announced that it has launched the Bonga Consumer Spin and Win Promotion to take place over the next one month to reward customers’ loyalty. To...

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Compact Syngas trials powering Kenyan tea factories through waste from tea production

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 26, 2024

Compact Syngas Solutions (CSS) have pioneered a solution that will see Kenyan tea factories being powered by waste from tea production. CSS has developed a ...

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Al Mitaki Onchiri wins grand prize in the Safaricom Win a Car gaming challenge

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 24, 2024

Al Mitaki Onchiri is the grand prize winner of the Safaricom Win a Car Campaign gaming challenge that ran from October to December 2023. Onchiri is a third year...

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Mi Vida Homes sells out apartments in its Garden City development

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 18, 2024

Mi Vida Homes, a real estate developer in Kenya, has announced that it has sold out all the houses in its flagship project, Mi Vida Garden City. Mi Vida Gard...

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DJ Insta is the Nyanza winner of the Smirnoff Battle of The Beats DJ Competition

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 18, 2024

Dennis Odari AKA DJ Insta, was on Saturday crowned the Lake region champion of the Smirnoff Battle of The Beats (SBOB) DJ Competition. The competition, whic...

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CSI Energy appoints Natacha Emilien as Deputy Group CEO

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 17, 2024

CSI Energy Group has announced that it has appointed Natacha Emilien to the position of Deputy Group CEO of the company. Before her promotion, she previousl...

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Award winning film ‘Omen’ is now screening at Unseen Nairobi

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 17, 2024

The award winning feature film Omen (Augure), directed by Baloji, is now screening at Unseen Nairobi until January 30, 2024. Omen is the official submission of ...

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Samsung showcases AI enabled products at CES 2024

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 17, 2024

Samsung Electronics has showcased AI enabled products at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024). Samsung has seen AI as the future of its products...

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The Real Housewives of Nairobi was the most watched on Showmax in Kenya in 2023

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 17, 2024

Streaming platform, Showmax, has released a list of its most watched shows in Kenya in 2023 and it is quite a revelation. Leading the charge in popularity on...

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Community Pass Customer Summit pushes for digital & financial inclusion

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 17, 2024

Mastercard's second annual Community Pass Customer Summit in Kampala, Uganda gathered more than 90 public and private sector partners and featured thought leade...

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Blue Economy entrepreneurs invited to pitch at BlueInvest Africa 2024

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 17, 2024

Entrepreneurs who run startups in the Blue Economy have been invited to pitch at the BlueInvest Africa 2024 in Kenya in July 2024. The deadline for applications...

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