Makena Ndung'u

Java House & Find My Africa partner to debut “Love and Coffee” film

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 18, 2025

Java House Africa and Find My Africa have partnered to premiere a Kenyan feature film Love and Coffee. The film blends romance, family tensions, and the dynamic...

Engineers Board of Kenya receives grant to improve safety in the construction industry

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 13, 2025

Global safety charity, Lloyd’s Register Foundation, has awarded £300,000 to the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) to improve safety in the construction industry in...

Airtel Smarta Bundles launched with SMS, data, voice & Airtel Money cash back

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 13, 2025

Airtel Kenya has today launched its Smarta Bundles offerings. The new data bundles provides an interesting package that provides Airtel Money Cash Back for bank...

Durban FilmMart Institute picks 8 animation projects for the DFM Pitch and Finance Forum

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 13, 2025

The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) has announced that it has selected 8 animation projects for the 16th annual DFM Pitch and Finance Forum. Over the past 3...

VC program Madica invests $800k in 4 startups in Egypt, Morocco, Tanzania, and Tunisia

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 13, 2025

Madica has announced its latest round of investments in four tech-enabled startups which include Medikea, Motherbeing, Pixii Motors and ToumAI. Madica is a stru...

Government proposes strict penalties for toll payment evaders

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 13, 2025

The Kenyan government is taking a hard line against toll payment evaders, proposing strict new measures to ensure motorists pay their dues on the country's expa...

Buy Me and BIC Will Donate a Pen initiative provides 150,000 pens to students in Kenya

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 13, 2025

BIC East Africa recently announced the conclusion of the fifth edition of its Buy Me and BIC Will Donate a Pen initiative in partnership with CFK Africa. The in...

I&M Bank reduces loan interest rates by 2%

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 13, 2025

I&M Bank has reduced its Kenya Shillings loan interest rates further by 2% effective 01/03/2025. This reduction is subject to a customer risk profile. This...

Gordon’s Gin to host Valentine’s Caribbean Brunch in multiple locations on Feb 15-16

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 13, 2025

Gin brand Gordon’s is set to host Valentine's Caribbean Brunch at multiple locations on 15th and 16th February 2025. On Saturday, February 15th, gin lovers ...

Absa Bank to sponsor the Sirikwa Classic Cross Country athletics with Ksh. 11 million

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 13, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya has renewed its sponsorship of the Sirikwa Classic Cross Country with a Ksh. 11 million investment in this year’s edition. The bank are the titl...

Njerae & Charisma to perform at inaugural Snapp Socials Long Brunch on Feb 23

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 13, 2025

EABL and the Snapp Brand have today announced a new platform Snapp Socials, a curated long brunch experience, designed to connect, inspire, and celebrate women....

Equity Bank lowers interest rates for loans to 14.39%

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 13, 2025

Equity Bank has announced a reduction in interest rates on all new and existing Kenya Shilling-denominated credit facilities for all loans. The reduction on loa...

Britam Insurance pays Ksh. 71 million fire claim to Limuru Country Club

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 13, 2025

Britam General Insurance has settled a Ksh. 71,143,016 compensation claim for Limuru Country Club following the fire that razed its clubhouse on January 4, 2025...

MTF East Africa Academy graduates debut films on Maisha Magic

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 13, 2025

Two feature films created by graduates of the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) East Africa Academy are set to premiere on Maisha Magic channels. The films, D...

El Wak-Rhamu road upgrade finally kicks off with AfDB funding

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 11, 2025

After delays due to security concerns, the construction of the 140-kilometer El Wak-Rhamu road is set to begin, thanks to funding secured from the African Devel...

Williams Racing secures new title sponsorship with Atlassian

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 11, 2025

Williams Racing has announced a major new title sponsorship deal with Australian software company Atlassian, marking a significant milestone in the team's histo...

Here is Brad Pitt’s F1 movie trailer

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 11, 2025

Get ready for a thrilling ride as Brad Pitt stars in the upcoming Formula 1 movie, simply titled F1. The action-packed film promises to immerse audiences in the...

The Standard Chartered Futuremakers Initiative has empowered 90,000 young women in Kenya

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 11, 2025

Standard Chartered, in partnership with Women Win and Vijana Amani Pamoja (VAP), celebrated the success of the Goal Programme, under the Futuremakers by Standar...

Nathan Kipng’eno receives a full university scholarship from Sanlam

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 11, 2025

Sanlam has announced that it will offer a full university scholarship to support Nathan Kipng’eno, a bright student from Sogoo village in Narok. Nathan, a 1...

Absa Bank is taking its customers for business engagements in Estonia & Finland

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 11, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya is taking its Absa Business Club members to Estonia and Finland for a series of business engagements designed to unlock new trade and investment...

Airtel Money

Airtel customers can access selfcare services through a web app dubbed ‘Airtel Lite’

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 10, 2025

Airtel Kenya has announced the launch of Airtel Lite, a new Progressive Web App (PWA) designed to offer a lighter selfcare experience. The web app will have sim...

The easiest Schengen Visas for Kenyans to apply for in 2025

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 10, 2025

A Schengen visa grants access to 27 European countries. A Schengen visa is meant for short visits in the Schengen area for a duration of 90 days in any 180-day ...

Safaricom

Internship opportunities at Safaricom for graduates & students

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 10, 2025

Kenya’s largest telecommunications company, Safaricom, is now accepting applications for its 2025/2026 internship program. The internship program at Safarico...

Housing Levy defaulters to face heavy penalties

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 10, 2025

Employed Kenyans are required contribute 1.5% of their gross monthly salary as Housing Levy, with their employers matching the same amount. Self-employed indivi...

Sunmisola Agbebi is the Spotify EQUAL Artist for February 2025

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 10, 2025

Spotify has announced Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and worship leader Sunmisola Agbebi as the EQUAL Africa Artist for February 2025. She is known for her ...

Vote for your favourite Kenyan filmmaker in the Women in Film Awards 2025

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 10, 2025

The Women in Film Awards (WIFA) has announced the launch of the 6th Annual awards under the theme, Inspire Inclusion: Amplifying Voices of Marginalised Women Fi...

Kenya makes history as intersex persons officially recognized in birth registration

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 8, 2025

In a groundbreaking move, Kenya has become one of the few countries in the world to officially recognize intersex individuals in its birth registration process....

Here are some of the biggest corruption scandals in Kenya

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 8, 2025

Corruption has been a persistent and pervasive issue in Kenya, hindering its development and eroding public trust. The establishment of the Ethics and Anti-Corr...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...