How to opt out of Safaricom Fuliza

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 8, 2025

Safaricom M-PESA overdraft facility, Fuliza, has grown since its launch in 2019. It is now a key way to get mobile loans for everyday use. The Safaricom Fuli...

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KRA customs collects a record Ksh. 82.554 billion in January 2025

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 8, 2025

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced that its Customs and Border Control department has collected as record Ksh. 82.554 billion in January 2025. This is ...

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TikTok claims to have removed over 334,000 Kenyan videos from their platform

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 6, 2025

TikTok claims to have removed over 334,000 videos in Kenya for violating its Community Guidelines according to its latest Q3 Community Guidelines Enforcement Re...

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Startups are encouraged to apply for the $15,000 Verto Global Business Award

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 6, 2025

Verto has announced that it has launched the Verto Global Business Award, an initiative to recognize and accelerate the growth of early-stage startups. The a...

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Guinness successfully hosts a live football viewing experience at Bar Next Door

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 6, 2025

Guinness hosted a live football viewing experience at the Bar Next Door, Kiambu Road over the weekend. A a lucky fan win a trip to watch a Live Premier League m...

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AAR Insurance hosts event to imagine the future of Insurance in Kenya

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 6, 2025

AAR Insurance recently hosted the inaugural East Africa Sales Conference 2025 under the theme, Business Unusual.  It was held at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairob...

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John Maina & Paul Njihia win cars in the Safaricom ‘Wai Ndai’ Challenge

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 6, 2025

Safaricom has awarded the first grand prize winners of its ongoing Wai Ndai challenge by handing over two brand-new Suzuki Altos. 34-year-old John Maina from...

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Standard Chartered customers to get Kenya Airways flight discounts in new partnership

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 6, 2025

Standard Chartered and Kenya Airways (KQ) have signed a strategic partnership designed to deliver value propositions, benefits and experiences for their clients...

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RUBiS Energy relaunches Gigiri petrol station

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 6, 2025

RUBiS Energy Kenya has launched its revamped Gigiri Service Station, offering a bunch of services in addition to fuel. The RUBiS Gigiri Service Station inclu...

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How to vote for Kenya’s Bien in the Trace Awards 2025

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 6, 2025

The entertainment industry in Kenya came together to celebrate music, culture and artistic excellence at the Trace Awards Tour in Kenya. The event was organised...

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Glee Hotel has an amazing 350K Valentine’s Day package that includes a helicopter ride

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 6, 2025

Glee Hotel has announced that it will be offering a premium Valentine’s Day package that will cost only Ksh. 350,000. The package, aptly titled Glee Hotel’s ...

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Kash Money review: Kenyan TV show without direction

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 2, 2025

Kenyan drama series Kash Money centers around a powerful family dynasty. It features a cast that includes acclaimed actors John Sibi-Okumu, Sanaipei Tande, Amar...

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Government begins construction of 2 markets in Kasarani & Starehe

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 1, 2025

The Government has announced that construction of two markets in Kasarani and Starehe constituencies which are set to be done in one year. The two market pr...

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Kenya Airways to service European aircraft after receiving EASA Accreditation

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 1, 2025

Kenya Airways (KQ) has been awarded the EASA Part-145 Certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The accreditation allows KQ to expand...

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Kenya Power records Ksh. 9.97B net profit for half year ending Dec 31

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 1, 2025

Kenya Power announced that it has recorded a Ksh. 9.97 billion in profit after tax for the half year ended 31st December 2024. The financial performance was dri...

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Kenya Airways & Air India sign codeshare agreement

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 1, 2025

Kenya Airways and Air India have signed a codeshare agreement with an aim of boosting seamless travel between India and Africa, and beyond. The codeshare partne...

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Italy’s finest wine showcased at the 2nd Gambero Rosso Top Italian Wine Roadshow

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 1, 2025

The second edition of the Gambero Rosso Top Italian Wine Roadshow was hosted in Nairobi at the Shamba Cafe in Roresho. The event showcased premium Italian wi...

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KRA records 4.5% growth in revenue collection for period ending Dec 24

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 29, 2025

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected Ksh. 1.243 Trillion as of 31st December, 2024. This reflects a growth of 4.5% compared to the collection of Ksh. 1.189 T...

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Kenyan entertainment and media sector revenues to grow by 5.2% to USD 4.8B by 2028

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 29, 2025

The Kenyan entertainment and media scene is set for a 5.2% growth to stand at USD 4.8 billion by the year 2028. This is according to a new report by PwC, titled...

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Moreira Chonguiça & Bėga Quartet among performers at the third BC International Jazz Festival

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 28, 2025

The third edition of the BC International Jazz Festival (BCIJF) will be on February 15, 2025 at the Carnivore Grounds. It is hosted by the Bob Collymore Foundat...

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Johnnie Walker to sponsor the Trace Awards and Summit 2025

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 28, 2025

Johnnie Walker has announced that it will sponsor the Trace Awards and Summit 2025 which will take place on February 24–26, 2025 at the Mora Zanzibar Resort. Th...

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Introducing the Trace Awards 2025; Here’s how to vote for your faves

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 27, 2025

The Trace Awards & Summit 2025 is set to take place in Zanzibar between 24-26 February 2025 at the Mora Zanzibar Resort. The Trace Summit 2025 will be a ...

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KCB Bank launches multicurrency prepaid card powered by Mastercard

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 24, 2025

KCB Bank Kenya, in collaboration with Mastercard, has launched a multi-currency prepaid card that supports 11 hard currencies. The card supports a range of ...

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Reality dating show ‘Take Me Home’ returns to Showmax with season 2

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 23, 2025

Showmax has announced the return of Kenyan hit reality dating show Take Me Home, with its 13-part second season, premiering this January. Take Me Home Season...

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Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands is now open

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 22, 2025

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the official opening of Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands, marking the brand debut in Kenya. It is located in Westlands, Na...

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Youth, Women & PWDs received Ksh. 4B in Kenya Power tenders in FY24

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 22, 2025

Businesses ran by youth, women and persons with disabilities (PWDs) received worth Ksh. 4.15 billion from Kenya Power during the last financial year (ended 30th...

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Binance customers in West and Central Africa can now buy Crypto using mobile money

Makena Ndung'uOctober 18, 2024

Binance is now allowing users in Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Togo and Senegal to purchase crypto directly through mobile m...

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Premier Bank launches Tap2Pay wearables in Somalia

Makena Ndung'uOctober 18, 2024

Premier Bank, in collaboration with Mastercard and Tappy Technologies, has launched Tap2Pay, making it the first bank in Somalia to launch tokenized-passive pay...

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Black & Blue, a police mockumentary TV series, to launch on Showmax on Nov 6

Makena Ndung'uOctober 16, 2024

Showmax has announced that its new TV show, Black & Blue, a police based mockumentary series, will premier on the streaming service on November 6. In a b...

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Dietary Shifts Competition 2024 launched in Kenya & Indonesia; Apply by Oct 31

Makena Ndung'uOctober 16, 2024

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), EAT, Food & Land Use Coalition (FOLU) and Nutrition Connect have announced the launch of the Dietary Shif...

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Kenya Cane to launch new campaign with mega Mashujaa Day event in Kakamega

Makena Ndung'uOctober 16, 2024

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) spirits brand, Kenya Cane, has announced the launch of its new campaign dubbed Celebrate The True Kenyan Spirit. The Kenya Can...

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TransUnion report shows that Kenyans are relying on mobile loans to survive

Makena Ndung'uOctober 16, 2024

Mobile loans has remained the most common form of credit in Kenya, accounting for 52.79% of all active loan accounts with a total balance of Ksh. 158.8B accordi...

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Kenya’s Keep It Cool among 15 finalists in the 2024 Earthshot Prize

Makena Ndung'uOctober 16, 2024

Kenya's Keep It Cool is among 15 companies that are finalists and are competing for £1 million each in the 2024 Earthshot Prize. The Earthshot Prize is a global...

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Stanbic Bank sponsors KAM’s Changamka Kenya Shopping Festival

Makena Ndung'uOctober 16, 2024

Stanbic Bank has announced that will sponsor this year's Changamka Kenya Shopping Festival which is organized by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM). T...

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Tusker Oktobafest regional events to kick off in Nairobi & Eldoret this weekend

Makena Ndung'uOctober 16, 2024

Tusker Oktobafest regional events are set to kick off on October 19 with simultaneous celebrations in Nairobi and Eldoret. The events will be hosted at Enkare i...

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VisionPlus to set up Ksh. 125M plant to manufacture home appliances & electronics in Kenya

Makena Ndung'uOctober 14, 2024

Home appliance and consumer electronics manufacturer VisionPlus plans to set up a Ksh. 125 million plant in Kenya to manufacture smart televisions and audio ent...

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KCB’s Elizabeth Cassidy wins the Mombasa Open International Chess Tournament

Makena Ndung'uOctober 14, 2024

13 year old Elizabeth Cassidy has won in the ladies’ category at the Mombasa Open International Chess Tournament that was hosted by Light International School i...

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Where to watch Formula 1 races in Nairobi

Makena Ndung'uOctober 2, 2024

Formula 1 is a global sport that captivates millions of fans worldwide. In Nairobi, the excitement for this high-speed spectacle is palpable. The sport has been...

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Provisional 2025 MotoGP Calendar

Makena Ndung'uSeptember 26, 2024

Get ready for another thrilling season of MotoGP! The 2025 calendar promises to deliver high-octane action across some of the world's most iconic racing circuit...

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CBK has made 4 changes to Kenyan banknotes

Makena Ndung'uAugust 7, 2024

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced that it has made changes to Kenyan banknotes five years after redesigning the banknotes. In a statement, CBK sa...

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Kenya Airways & Safaricom partner to develop tech for aviation

Makena Ndung'uAugust 5, 2024

Kenya Airways (KQ) has signed a partnership with Safaricom aimed at driving innovations that will enhance the airline’s operational efficiency, strengthen cyber...

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Simaloi Dajom & Russell Akuom appointed to executive positions at NMG

Makena Ndung'uAugust 5, 2024

Nation Media Group (NMG) has announced that it has appointed two new executives in a bid to turn around the media company's business. Russell Akuom has been...

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