Association of Shariah Compliant Services Providers of Kenya launched to champion Islamic finance

Samson NderiAugust 20, 2025

A new body, the Association of Shariah Compliant Services Providers of Kenya, was launched on the sidelines of the 2025 Absa Annual Islamic Conference in Na...

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Mohamed Salah & Mariona Caldentey take top honours at the PFA Player of the Year Awards

Samson NderiAugust 20, 2025

Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah and Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey have been named the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Players of the Year ...

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Nigeria beats Congo 2-0, but fails to qualify for CHAN quarter-finals

Samson NderiAugust 20, 2025

Nigeria defeated Congo 2-0 in their final Group D match of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. The victory, with goals from Anas Yusuf a...

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Family Bank half year net profit jumps 38% to Ksh. 2.2B

Samson NderiAugust 19, 2025

Family Bank Group has announced that it has posted a 38.7% increase in net profit to Ksh. 2.2 billion for the six months period ended June 30, 2025. This is up ...

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Christie Sevens delivers thrilling rugby & high-energy entertainment

Samson NderiAugust 19, 2025

The 2025 Christie Sevens lived up to its billing this past weekend, delivering not only thrilling rugby action but also unforgettable entertainment experiences ...

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The final hurdle: Madagascar must overcome Burkina Faso for CHAN survival

Samson NderiAugust 15, 2025

Burkina Faso and the Central African Republic (CAR) have both been eliminated from the CHAN 2024 tournament, but they will play their final Group B matches ...

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Niger holds South Africa to a goalless draw to keep qualification dreams alive

Samson NderiAugust 15, 2025

In a crucial Group C match of the CHAN 2024, Niger held South Africa to a scoreless draw, keeping their hopes for qualification alive. The result leaves Gro...

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Guinea denied late win as Algeria secures 1-1 draw in CHAN 2024

Samson NderiAugust 15, 2025

In a tense Group C match of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Algeria rescued a p...

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Carol Radull to lead new sports radio station, SportyFM, in Kenya

Samson NderiAugust 15, 2025

SportyFM is officially launching in Kenya, with frequencies in Nairobi (105.0 FM) and Mombasa (97.3 FM), on Sunday, August 17th, 2025. The launch is time...

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Ajua acquires Rate My Service to redefine customer experience in Africa

Samson NderiAugust 15, 2025

Ajua has today announced the acquisition of Rate My Service (RMS), a Kenyan Customer and Employee Experience platform. The acquisition of Rate My Service co...

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Unlock cash flow with NCBA’s Insurance Premium Financing

Samson NderiAugust 4, 2025

Paying for annual insurance policies often means writing a large, restrictive cheque. NCBA's Insurance Premium Financing (IPF) offers a more flexible alternativ...

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M-PESA Sokoni Festival arrives in Western Kenya to empower communities

Samson NderiJuly 28, 2025

Safaricom has officially launched the Greater Western edition of the M-PESA Sokoni Festival. This is the latest stop in its nationwide initiative commemorating ...

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CHAN 2024: View the full match schedule & secure your tickets now!

Samson NderiJuly 26, 2025

The stage is set for the 2024 CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), with the full schedule of matches for the tournament, to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania,...

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Safaricom maintains Ksh. 48.08 Billion dividend payout for third consecutive year

Samson NderiJuly 26, 2025

Safaricom PLC has maintained a Ksh. 48.08 billion dividend payout, following shareholder approval at the 2025 Annual General Meeting of a final dividend of Ksh....

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Kenya’s industrial sector unveils roadmap to cut emissions by 32% via wastewater management

Samson NderiJuly 25, 2025

Kenya’s industrial sector is taking centre stage in the fight against climate change, as a new report launched today outlines a roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas...

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Google invests $37M in AI in Africa, launches new AI community hub in Ghana

Samson NderiJuly 25, 2025

Google has announced a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37 million in cumulative funding to research, talent development, and infrastructure. The...

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US Visa applicants in Kenya are now required to disclose all social media accounts

Samson NderiJuly 25, 2025

Kenyan travelers to the United States will now be required to disclose all their social media usernames and handles used across any platform within the last fiv...

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Airtel Africa net profit jumps to $156M amid data and mobile money boom

Samson NderiJuly 24, 2025

Airtel Africa has reported a five-fold increase in its quarterly net profit of $156 million, driven by customer growth and demand for its data and mobile money ...

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Tecno SPARK 40 Series smartphones officially launched in Kenya

Samson NderiJuly 24, 2025

Tech manufacturer TECNO has announced that it has officially launched the new SPARK 40 Series in the Kenyan market. The series includes four devices namely Tecn...

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Fixo & WTS Foundation partner to create direct job pipeline for solar technicians

Samson NderiJuly 23, 2025

Fixo Solutions has announced that it will integrate trained technicians from WTS Foundation into Fixo’s platform, providing them direct access to job opportunit...

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Spring Valley and Juja lead land price gains amidst a shifting market

Samson NderiJuly 23, 2025

For the first time in five years, land price growth in Nairobi’s established suburbs has outpaced that of its surrounding satellite towns, marking a significant...

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Absa & Visa renew Africa partnership with focus on Innovation & SME support

Samson NderiJuly 23, 2025

Absa and Visa have renewed their strategic partnership to advance growth and innovation in the countries where the bank operates. The agreement, formalised at a...

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Acer targets Kenya’s digital education gaps with new partnership-led approach

Samson NderiJuly 23, 2025

Acer has announced that is it shifting its East African operations from traditional device sales to a focus on public sector partnerships and digital equity in ...

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Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ Series smartphones have been officially launched in Kenya

Samson NderiJuly 23, 2025

Infinix has announced the official launch of the HOT 60 PRO+ Series smartphone in the Kenyan market. The phones in the series include HOT 60 Pro+, HOT 60 Pro, a...

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Bolt rolls out Family Profiles for shared ride payments in Kenya

Samson NderiJuly 23, 2025

Bolt has introduced a new Family Profile feature that allows one person to manage and pay for rides for up to nine other people from a single account. The Fa...

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NCBA customers can now send money to 200 countries in new partnership with MoneyGram

Samson NderiJuly 22, 2025

NCBA has partnered with MoneyGram to enable its customers in Kenya to send money to over 200 countries and territories around the world. This partnership com...

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Entrepreneurs gain insights on digital growth at Safaricom business forum in Eldoret

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Over 120 businesses in the Rift Region have benefitted from the Grow with Safaricom Business forum. The forum is a platform designed to empower entrepreneurs wi...

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Kenya launches initiative to insure farmers through its fertilizer subsidy program

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has launched a climate risk resilience initiative that integrates climate-smart insurance into Kenya’s Nat...

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EAAIF anchors Axian Telecom’s successful $600M bond to expand digital infrastructure in Africa

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF) has announced its anchor investment in Axian Telecom's USD 600 million 5-year bond issuance. EAAIF is...

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IFC & Equity partner to offer Goldman Sachs business course to Kenyan women entrepreneurs

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Equity Bank Kenya and Equity Group Foundation (EGF) have partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to roll out the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women o...

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Rotary Club announces free surgical camp for Homa Bay residents this October

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Homa Bay County is set to host the third annual Free Surgical and Cataract Camp which will take place from October 27th to November 1st, 2025. It is organised b...

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Kenya Cane to launch Lemon & Ginger flavour on July 26 in Thika

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Kenya Cane will launch its newest flavour Lemon & Ginger this coming Saturday, 26th July 2025 at the MKU Pavilion Grounds in Thika from 2pm. The new vari...

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IFC issues 24B Rwandan Franc ‘Umuganda’ bond to boost Rwanda’s capital markets

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

IFC has issued a 24 billion Rwandan Franc bond (approximately 17 million US dollars) to support the development of Rwanda’s capital markets. The eight year, ...

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KRA is hiring 3 Commissioners & 12 Deputy Commissioners in major recruitment drive

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has commenced the rollout of a major recruitment drive aimed at developing a skilled and adaptable workforce. This move aligns wit...

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Over 50 classic cars and motorcycles confirmed for 2025 Concours D’elegance

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Over 50 entries have already been received for the 2025 Africa Concours d’Elegance which will be held at the Nairobi Racecourse on September 28th. The event has...

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Euromoney Awards names Stanbic as Kenya’s best investment bank for 2025

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Stanbic Bank Kenya has been named Kenya’s Best Investment Bank at the 2025 Euromoney Awards for Excellence. The accolade for Stanbic Bank Kenya recognises it...

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ATU & AfriLabs partner to supercharge digital innovation in Africa

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) and AfriLabs have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating digital innovation across the cont...

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Absa Bank Kenya opens newly refurbished branch in Kisumu City

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya has officially opened the doors to its newly refurbished branch in Kisumu City. The Kisumu branch will continue to provide services to both i...

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Africa Food Systems Forum 2025 to be hosted in Senegal in August

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

The 19th edition of the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) is set to be hosted in Dakar, Senegal this August. Senegal’s Ministry of Agriculture Food Sovereignty a...

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AU & EU launch 10 year plan to boost circular economy across Africa

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) have officially announced the launch of the Continental Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) for Africa (2024–...

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Tatu City and GIZ partner to upskill youth for careers in construction

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Tatu City has partnered with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to promote vocational training and improve youth employability pr...

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SGA Security invests Ksh. 387M in new Isuzu fleet to upgrade cash-in-transit operations

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

SGA Security and ISUZU East Africa have signed a partnership to improve operational efficiency, expand capacity, and enhance service delivery across the East Af...

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