Samson Nderi

OPPO showcases inspirational employee stories through a documentary series

Samson NderiSeptember 20, 2022

Ahead of celebrating 18 years of its existence, OPPO has released a series of short documentaries profiling its employees through the OPPO's Inspiring People se...

EABL Foundation donates Ksh. 1M for the conservation of Karura Forest

Samson NderiSeptember 20, 2022

EABL Foundation has announced that it has donated Ksh. 1 million for the conservation of Karura Forest as part of its environmental conservation agenda. The ...

Stanbic Bank partners with real estate companies to offer affordable housing

Samson NderiSeptember 20, 2022

Stanbic Bank Kenya has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with real estate companies in Kenya to expand its affordable housing financing solutions...

Michael Joseph appointed as board chairperson by insurtech startup, Pula Advisors

Samson NderiSeptember 20, 2022

Pula Advisors has announced the appointment of Michael Joseph as the chairperson of its board of directors, effective September 19. Joseph was previously servin...

Mdundo to pay musicians Ksh. 100M this year as it celebrates 10 years of existence

Samson NderiSeptember 20, 2022

African based music service Mdundo is celebrating 10 years of existence that is active in Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. Mdundo.com was fo...

Kakuzi to send second Avocado shipment to China this week

Samson NderiSeptember 20, 2022

Kakuzi has received pre-shipment approvals from the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) for its second fresh avocado shipment to China. This ti...

Roche launches self sample collection solution for HPV screening for women at risk of cervical cancer

Samson NderiSeptember 20, 2022

Roche has announced the launch of a human papillomavirus (HPV) self sampling solution for women at risk of cervical cancer. The new solution enables a patien...

Celestine Munda appointed to the Britam Board of Directors

Samson NderiSeptember 19, 2022

Britam has announced that it has appointed Celestine Munda to its Board of Directors, subject to the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) approval. Celestine...

CBK announces that only 10 digital loan companies have been licensed

Samson NderiSeptember 19, 2022

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced that it has licensed 10 digital loan companies in Kenya as part of its plan to regulate the sector. The digital lo...

254 Brewing Co hosts inaugural Craft Beer Festival in Kkuyu

Samson NderiSeptember 19, 2022

254 Brewing Co hosted its inaugural Craft Beer Festival in Kikuyu on Saturday. The beer festival aimed to educate Kenyans about various beers that the brewery p...

Tusker Oktobafest 2022 to have 3 events between Oct 8-30 in Eldoret, Mwea & Nairobi

Samson NderiSeptember 19, 2022

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has released the dates for Tusker Oktobafest 2022 which is set to take place throughout the month of October at various locations ...

Ajira & Amahoro Coalition partner to help include refugees in the digital work economy

Samson NderiSeptember 19, 2022

The Ajira Digital Program has parterned with the Amahoro Coalition to explore ways to enable the refugee population in Kenya to work online. Several actors h...

Johnnie Walker launches The Walkers Campaign featuring Kenyan rapper Nyashinski

Samson NderiSeptember 19, 2022

Premium whisky brand Johnnie Walker has launched new marketing campaign dubbed The Walkers featuring Kenyan rapper Nyashinski. The whisky brand has partnered...

Nameless spearheads petition to name a street after the late musician, E-Sir

Samson NderiSeptember 15, 2022

Celebrated Kenyan musician, Nameless, has launched a petition to name a street in Nairobi suburb, South C, after the late Kenyan musician E-Sir. Nameless, wh...

Luno partners with Makerere University Business School to push cryptocurrency education

Samson NderiSeptember 15, 2022

Cryptocurrency investment platform Luno has partnered with Makerere University Business School (MUBS) as part of Luno’s nationwide cryptocurrency education init...

Turaco receives Ksh. 1.2B in investment from Africinvest, Novastar Ventures & others

Samson NderiSeptember 15, 2022

Turaco has announced the close of a $10 million Series A equity round led by AfricInvest, via the Cathay Africinvest Innovation Fund, and existing investor, Nov...

Major League DJz & Davido to headline Afro Nation Ghana 2022

Samson NderiSeptember 15, 2022

Afro Nation Ghana is set to take place on December 29 and 30 2022 at Marine Drive, Black Star Square, Accra in Ghana. Afro Nation was first launched in Ghana in...

Text Book Centre is now available on Uber Eats

Samson NderiSeptember 15, 2022

Text Book Centre is now available on Uber Eats and customers can now order their products through the app starting today September 15. According to Kui Mbug...

Bboxx and Sunlight partner to connect Kenyans with clean energy

Samson NderiSeptember 15, 2022

Bboxx and Sunlight have announced a new partnership to provide clean energy to households across the country. Bboxx will use Sunlight's distribution capacity...

Software Group appoints Jaime Pinto as the Chief Commercial Officer for Africa

Samson NderiSeptember 15, 2022

Software Group has announced the appointment of Jaime Pinto as the Chief Commercial Officer for the Africa region. Jaime has 20+ years professional experienc...

DTB CEO Nasim Devji recognized in the top 25 Powerful Women in the C-Suite Impacting Business 2022

Samson NderiSeptember 13, 2022

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Group CEO Nasim Devji has been listed as one of the Top 25 Powerful Women in the C-Suite Impacting Business 2022 by the Business Monthl...

The best international TV shows to stream on Showmax this September

Samson NderiSeptember 13, 2022

This September on demand TV service Showmax has various TV shows that you can check out that include 1st seasons of Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, The Offer...

Mabati Rolling Mills launches empowerment program for young people in Kenya

Samson NderiSeptember 13, 2022

Mabati Rolling Mills has officially launched, the Chandaria Youth Empowerment Program (CYEP), an empowerment program for young people in Kenya. CYEP is an in...

Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon

Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon launches training initiative for Persons with Disabilities

Samson NderiSeptember 13, 2022

The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon has launched a 6 week training program for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) who will be taking part in the 2022 marathon...

Kenya’s FlexPay & Buupass among 60 startups to receive Ksh. 479.2 million in funding from Google

Samson NderiSeptember 13, 2022

Google has announced that 60 black founded startups across Africa have been selected for the second cohort of Google for Startups Black Founders Fund (BFF) for ...

Crazy Kennar & Kwambox among content creators in Meta’s Creators of Tomorrow campaign

Samson NderiSeptember 13, 2022

Meta has announced the launch of Creators of Tomorrow campaign to celebrate content creators from around the world. The global campaign is the first of its k...

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KCB Bank receives Ksh. 18B loan to fund climate change projects in Kenya

Samson NderiSeptember 13, 2022

KCB Bank Kenya and IFC have signed a partnership that will help grow climate finance in Kenya by increasing support for businesses addressing climate change. ...

The FIFA World Cup 2022 will stream live on Showmax Pro

Samson NderiSeptember 13, 2022

The FIFA World Cup 2022 will be available to stream live on Showmax Pro with English commentary for customers across the African continent courtesy of SuperSpor...

Kenya’s Angela Wamai among African screenwriters selected for the AuthenticA Series Lab

Samson NderiSeptember 13, 2022

Four young African screenwriters from Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa have been selected for the AuthenticA Series Lab. The screenwriting training initia...

Nairobi Garage opens new coworking space in the Nairobi CBD

Samson NderiSeptember 13, 2022

Nairobi Garage has opened a two floor coworking space at 20th Century Plaza on Mama Ngina Street in Nairobi’s Central Business District. The new space is the...

Elekta joins IFC’s Africa Medical Equipment Facility to increase access to cancer treatment

Samson NderiSeptember 13, 2022

Elekta has joined the IFC's Africa Medical Equipment Facility (AMEF) to increase access to cancer treatment on the continent. Elekta joins a roster of partne...

Dr. Frannie Léautier appointed to the CFAO Board of Directors

Samson NderiSeptember 13, 2022

CFAO Group has appointment Dr Frannie Léautier to its Board of Directors, effective as of July 28 2022 to strengthen the company's governance. A graduate of...

LG launches 9 new products at IFA 2022

Samson NderiSeptember 12, 2022

LG Electronics has launched out nine new products at IFA 2022 that are set to enhance smart living for customers. The new productsinclude WashTower Compact l...

Ascent Rift Valley Fund II raises $128M to invest in SMEs in East Africa

Samson NderiSeptember 12, 2022

Private equity fund manager Ascent has announced the final close of its Ascent Rift Valley Fund II (ARVF II) at more than USD 128 million. The fund exceeded its...

Equity Bank to acquire 23,700 customers from Spire Bank

Samson NderiSeptember 12, 2022

Equity Bank Kenya has signed an Assets and Liabilities Purchase Agreement with Spire Bank Limited for the purchase of certain assets and liabilities of Spire Ba...

Kenya’s Odwour Midigo among young leaders shortlisted for $80,000 Äänit Prize

Samson NderiSeptember 12, 2022

Five finalists have been shortlisted for the Äänit Prize, which awards up to $80,000 in support of African ventures that deliver positive social impact for some...

Karun and Xenia Manasseh featured in Apple Music Soul September playlist

Samson NderiSeptember 12, 2022

Apple Music has launched its Soul September campaign, spotlighting the new wave of Africa’s R&B and soul musicians. The featured musicians in the playlis...

Third edition of The Heng! by June Gachui to take place on September 24 at Karen Waterfront

Samson NderiSeptember 12, 2022

The third edition of The Heng will take place on September 24 at the Karen Waterfront. The Heng is a musical concert that features covers of songs from the 90s ...

ICRISAT makes history by using x-ray to assess peanuts’ quality

Samson NderiSeptember 12, 2022

For the first time in India, X-ray radiography has been established as an efficient method to quantify the commercially important traits in unshelled peanuts. ...

Blood Psalms drama series, a Showmax Original, to premiere on September 28

Samson NderiSeptember 12, 2022

Blood Psalms, a Showmax Original, and one of our biggest shows in Africa this year will launch on the streaming platform on September 28 2022. The fantasy drama...

TechnoServe launches program to increase fortified foods for Kenyan consumers

Samson NderiSeptember 12, 2022

TechnoServe has launched a program that aims to widen the variety of fortified foods, ensuring Kenyan consumers have access to nutritious meals. TechnoServe,...

Impact report reveals that M-KOPA provided $600 Million in credit for its customers

Samson NderiSeptember 12, 2022

M-KOPA, the fintech company that provides digital credit to underbanked customers, has announced the release of its 2021 Impact Report. The report presents f...