African startups raised over Ksh. 600 Billion from Venture Capital funds in 2021
African start-ups raised over Ksh. 600 Billion ($5.2 billion) in venture capital funds in 2021. This was a huge rebound from a pandemic-induced dip in 2020 and ...
Samson Nderi
Bolt is weighing its options in the Tanzanian market after a reduction in the service fee
Bolt the ride hailing app is considering ceasing operations in the Tanzanian market following a new 15% service fee directive by the Land Transport Regulatory A...
A look at the 5 financial solutions offered at the Visa Innovation Studio
When one hears of Visa, what comes to mind is debit/credit cards and banks. Which is why I was pleasantly surprised when I heard that they had launched an innov...
Netflix lost 200,000 subscribers in first quarter at a time when it wants to curb password sharing
Netflix has reported that in the first quarter of 2022, it lost 200,000 subscribers. This is its first subscriber loss in over a decade.
These losses are expec...
Here are a few things that make the LG OLED TV stand out
With advances in technology, TVs have kept on evolving. Nowadays, it is no longer about any TV but the experience and ambiance that comes with it. LG Electronic...
5 facts you must know about Exness
Choosing the right Forex broker is an important decision which can make or break your trading career, and this decision will largely rest on your personal tradi...
Best Forex Trading Strategies when trading the Kenyan market
Identifying a successful Forex trading strategy is an important aspect of currency trading.
Every individual trader needs to find the best Forex trading str...
Pesalink partners with Mastercard in a bid to create innovative, digital-first payment solutions
Integrated Payment Services Limited (IPSL) which runs the PesaLink payments ecosystem has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mastercard. This is in...
Jambojet to utilize Laminaar Aviation Infotech’s flight planning system for its operations
Jambojet has selected Laminaar Aviation Infotech’s ARMS® Flight Planning System for its flight operations.
ARMS® which provides fully-automated flight planni...
Mdundo records 31 Million active users in the first quarter of 2022
Mdundo.com has recorded 31 million active users across Africa in the first quarter of 2022, representing a 49% growth compared with the previous quarter.
Ke...
Mastercard hosts Girls4Tech connect marathon in a bid to inspire girls to take up STEM
Mastercard recently hosted its first digital Girls4Tech Connect Marathon in Sub-Saharan Africa to inspire and prepare 515 girls aged 7-12 to pursue careers in S...
OPPO to launch the all new Reno 7 Series on Monday, 25th April 2022
OPPO has announced that it will be launching its brand-new Reno 7 Series on the 25th April 2022. The OPPO Reno 7 series is expected to excel in all aspects of d...
The Communications Authority has connected 14 sub-locations in West Pokot County to mobile network services
The Communications Authority of Kenya has connected 14 sub-locations to mobile network services in West Pokot County. This is as it seeks to avail communicatio...
Faulu Bank commits Ksh. 250 Million to finance water supply and sanitation
Faulu Bank has set aside Ksh.250Mn for a water supply and sanitation financing solution to enable Kenyan’s access sustainable water flow in their business and p...
Nyashinski; the making of a music legend
I first learned about Nyashinski (Nyamari Ongegu) in the early 2,000’s, at this time he was part of the group called Kleptomaniaxs. Other members of the group ...
Huawei launches the MatePad 10.4 tablet in the Kenyan market, to retail at Ksh. 46,999
Huawei has announced the launch of the Huawei MatePad 10.4 in the Kenyan market. The device is a new generation smart office mid-range educational tablet power...
MediaPal wins award for 2022 top multi-channel marketing solutions provider by Martech Outlook
MediaPal, has been named among the 2022 Top Multi-channel Marketing Solutions Providers by US magazine Martech Outlook. The award recognizes the ten best compan...
L’Oréal has appointed Kate Actress as their brand ambassador
L’Oréal, who are the makers of Nice & Lovely,have announced the appointment of Catherine Kamau popularly known as Kate Actress as their brand ambassador.
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KEMSA reforms bearing fruit as Kilifi County receives equipment for 150 health facilities
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has indicated that the ongoing operational efficiency reforms are beginning to bear fruit.
As part of the reform...
Equity Group trade delegation to DRC commits to invest $1.6 Billion in the country
26 companies which were part of the trade delegation organised by Equity Group to the Democratic Republic of Congo have committed trade investments worth $1.6Bi...
LG, Avana Laundromat & Hotpoint partner in a financing deal for entrepreneurs eyeing the laundry market
Ever wanted to invest in a laundromat but just didn't know how to go about it? Well, you are in luck as LG Electronics, Avana Laundromats and Hotpoint have par...
Amazon Web Services to launch local zone cloud infrastructure in Kenya
Amazon Web Services, a Amazon.com, Inc. company subsidiary has announced plans to launch an AWS Local Zone in Kenya.
The new AWS Local Zone(s) in Kenya will...
Kanana Muthomi and Mukundi Muthusi emerge as the winners at Machakos Safaricom Junior golf tournament.
Kanana Muthomi and Mukundi Muthusi emerged the overall winners of the fifth leg of the Safaricom Golf Tour junior tournament held at the par 72 Machakos Golf Cl...
Resolution Insurance had collected premiums worth Ksh. 4.1 Billion by the time it collapsed
Resolution insurance customers woke up to a rude shock after they got emails indication that their covers had been cancelled. This follows the collapse of the i...
Fireboy DML brings the house down at concert held at the Ngong Racecourse
Fireboy DML brought the house down at the much-awaited concert held at the Ngong Racecourse, on Saturday 9th April 2022.
The much-anticipated concert feature...
Simon Kimatu emerges the winner at the 5th leg of the Safaricom Golf Tour in Machakos.
Simon Kimatu from Machakos was named the overall winner of the fifth leg in a thrilling ongoing Safaricom Golf Tour event held yesterday at the Machakos Golf Cl...
One can now pay for goods on Lipa na Mpesa Till using T-kash and Airtel Money
Telkom, Safaricom, and Airtel have today announced the interoperability of their mobile money service platforms. This will allow Kenyans to make mobile money pa...
LG InstaView Refrigerator comes with UVnano technology to keep it germ free
Home appliances have evolved thanks to technology. Today, one can easily communicate with their fridge through voice recognition or commands via their mobile ph...
CEO Fridays; A chat with Bente Krogmann on how she is making insurance accessible to Kenyans
Insurance is a product which in my opinion is a must have, however, its uptake has been very low with the Central Bank of Kenya reporting that by the end of 202...
The Safaricom Golf Tour heads to Machakos this weekend for its 5th leg
Over 200 golfers are scheduled to take to the course during this weekend’s 5th leg of the Safaricom Golf Tour at the Machakos Golf Club. Sunday’s junior contest...
The Syinix U51 series, a top of the line Tv for the African market
Syinix yesterday launched the U51 Series android Tv and other home appliances at an event which was held at Emara Ole Sereni. The Tv focuses on providing the ho...
Stanchart to invest Ksh. 96.9 Million in Futuremakers Inclusive Employability Programme for students
Standard Chartered Bank (Stanchart) has partnered with Sightsavers and Light for the World for the next two years to upscale the ‘Futuremakers Inclusive Employa...
Tusker Nexters heads to Mombasa for the final leg of the competition
The Tusker Nexters fresh off their last auditions segment in Eldoret moves down south to the final region in Mombasa this weekend.
The music and eGames talent ...
I&M Bank partners with Mastercard to roll out a suite of premium debit and credit cards
I&M Bank Limited has partnered with Mastercard to roll out several new world class debit and credit cards. The cards are targeted at corporate C-Suite profe...
Visa launches its first innovation studio in Africa in a bid to advance future payment solutions
Visa has today opened a new Innovation Studio in Nairobi. This will be its first dedicated innovation site in Sub-Saharan Africa. This facility will serve the ...
Pwani Oil Kikambala factory has been recognized by Bureau Veritas for their excellent customer safety measures
Pwani Oils’ new Kikambala factory has received international recognition from Bureau Veritas for its Good Manufacturing Practices in home and personal care prod...
Tatu City launches raffle that will see Kenyans in the diaspora win flight tickets
One lucky Kenyan living in the diaspora in any part of the world will get a chance to be flown back home for free thanks to an ongoing raffle by Tatu City dubb...
Carole Kinoti among entrepreneurs recognized at the Mastercard Women SME Leaders Awards 2022
Mastercard has announced the winners of the first Mastercard Women SME Leaders Awards 2022 at a virtual ceremony, at a virtual ceremony. The event recognized t...
The inspiring story of Kisumu caddie Joshua Karani who uses golf to fund his high school studies
Once in a while you come across inspiring stories of people whom despite being handed some bad cards in their life, don't let this fact put them down. These ind...
HCG CCK’s Elekta Versa HD System promises to make cancer treatment cheaper & more effective
Cancer has been the bane of our society for the longest time to a point where we all know someone who has either been affected or afflicted by it. My earliest i...
Fireboy DML set to perform at the Ngong Racecourse on Saturday 9th courtesy of Guinness
Fireboy DML, is set to land in Kenya on Friday 8th April for a much-awaited concert in the city at the Ngong Racecourse, Waterfront Park on Saturday 9th April.
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LG has received AHRI performance award for the fifth consecutive year
LG Electronics (LG) has been recognized by the Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) with a Performance Award for the fifth year in a r...
Samson Nderi
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