Black & White Whisky & H_art the Band partner to launch consumer experiences for the youth

Samson NderiSeptember 26, 2022

Black & White Blended Scotch Whisky has partnered with Kenyan music group H_art the Band to launch consumer experiences for the youth. The partnership with ...

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Kenya’s Zuri Health & Damu Sasa among African startups to receive Ksh. 6M from i3 health startup support initiative

Samson NderiSeptember 26, 2022

Investing in Innovation (i3), an African support initiative for African health supply chain startups, has announced its first cohort of 30 companies. The select...

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Equity has planted 19 million trees in Kenya as part of its efforts to conserve the environment

Samson NderiSeptember 26, 2022

Equity Group through its CSR arm, Equity Group Foundation (EGF), has planted 19 million trees in a bid to conserve the environment. The aim is also to help tack...

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Microsoft & African Development Bank expand partnership to support youth entrepreneurs in Africa

Samson NderiSeptember 26, 2022

Microsoft has announced the expansion of its partnership with the African Development Bank to support Africa’s youth entrepreneurs. This will be under the bank’...

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Liz Aluvanze appointed as CEO by Kenya Association of Air Operators

Samson NderiSeptember 26, 2022

Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) has announced that it has appointed Engineer Liz Aluvanze as the new CEO. This follows the retirement of Col. (Rtd) E....

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Lavington Rotary Eco Club hosts charity run in honour of Prof. Wangari Maathai

Samson NderiSeptember 26, 2022

The Lavington Rotary Eco Club hosted the annual Rotary charity run in memory of Kenyan conservationist, the late Prof. Wangari Maathai in Muguga Forest. The ...

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Second International Conference on Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution hosted in Nairobi

Samson NderiSeptember 26, 2022

The Kenya chapter of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Kenya) recently hosted the second International Conference on Arbitration and Alternative Disput...

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Preyé is Spotify’s Fresh Finds Africa artist for September

Samson NderiSeptember 26, 2022

Nigerian independent artist Preyé has been selected as Spotify's Fresh Finds Africa artist for the month of September. Launched in March 2022, Fresh Finds Af...

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5 Kenyans among 100 Global winners in the RISE program by Schmidt Futures

Samson NderiSeptember 26, 2022

Schmidt Futures, in partnership with the Rhodes Trust, have today announced the second cohort of 100 Rise Global Winners, five of whom are Kenyans. Rise is a...

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Kenya’s David Daballen is a finalist for the Tusk Award for Conservation in Africa

Samson NderiSeptember 26, 2022

The Tusk Award for Conservation in Africa has announced this year's finalists as the awards enter their 10th year of celebrating African conservation leaders. ...

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itel Kenya donates libraries & educational materials to Meru Primary School

Samson NderiSeptember 23, 2022

itel Kenya has donated mobile libraries and educational materials to Meru Primary School as part of their ongoing Love Always On CSR initiative. itel donated...

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Kenya’s McRae Kimathi, Hamza Anwar, Jeremiah Wahome & Maxine Wahome to take part in Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally.

Samson NderiSeptember 22, 2022

Kenyan rally drivers, McRae Kimathi, Hamza Anwar, Jeremiah Wahome and Maxine Wahome will take part in this weekend’s Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally. The 4 dri...

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Governor Sakaja announces annual Nairobi Festival; asks for change of laws to promote creative industry

Samson NderiSeptember 22, 2022

Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced that the Capital City will celebrate an annual Nairobi Festival to celebrate Nairobi’s diverse food, culture and art. The ...

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HACO Industries & University of Nairobi to partner on research and industrial placements

Samson NderiSeptember 22, 2022

HACO Industries and University of Nairobi have announced a new partnership that will see the two organization collaborate on research and industrial placements....

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Old Kenyan passports will not be operational after November 30 2022

Samson NderiSeptember 22, 2022

The Directorate of Immigration Services has announced that old Kenyan passports will not be operational after November 30, 2022. This is the fifth time that ...

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Family Bank appointed by CDSC as a Central Depository Agent

Samson NderiSeptember 22, 2022

The Central Depository and Settlement Corporation (CDSC) has announced that it has appointed Family Bank Limited as a Central Depository Agent (CDA) and as a se...

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Allianz completes acquisition of majority stake in Jubilee’s general insurance business in East Africa

Samson NderiSeptember 22, 2022

Allianz and Jubilee Holdings Limited have announced the completion of the previously signed agreement with Allianz. Allianz has become the majority sharehold...

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Chief Nyamweya launches Trust, a novel & motion comic, that imagines an alternative African future

Samson NderiSeptember 22, 2022

Freehand Studio has announced that it has released TRUST, a graphic novel, motion comic and NFT collection created by Chief Nyamweya, Anne Connelly and Sarah Ma...

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Bien, Aaron Rimbui, Tanasha Donna & Nikita Kering among nominees in AFRIMA 2022

Samson NderiSeptember 22, 2022

Bien, Aaron Rimbui, Tanasha Donna, Muthaka, Nikita Kering have been announced as nominees in the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2022. The awards had a reco...

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The production of The Real Housewives of Nairobi will begin in September

Samson NderiSeptember 21, 2022

Streaming service, Showmax, has announced that the production of The Real Housewives of Nairobi will begin in September 2022. The new TV series is in partnershi...

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Kenchic opens centre in Kiambu to help farmers prevent poultry disease outbreaks

Samson NderiSeptember 20, 2022

Kenchic has announced that it has opened a poultry center in Kiambu County as part of plans to build a nationwide network to cater to poultry farmers. At the ce...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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