SunKing raises Ksh. 30.1 Billion in series D funding as it seeks to expand across Africa and Asia

Samson NderiMay 3, 2022

SunKing has raised $260 million in series D funding in a bid to deliver off-grid energy technologies to more people across Africa and Asia. The latest fundin...

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Jack Ngare exits Microsoft, joins Google Cloud as Technical Director

Samson NderiApril 28, 2022

Google has appointed Jack Ngare to the position of a technical director in the Office of the  Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in its cloud business. With over...

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Bamburi Cement Group has reported a Ksh. 1.38 Billion net profit for the year 2021

Samson NderiApril 27, 2022

Bamburi Cement Group has announced a net profit of Ksh. 1.38 billion for the period ended 2021. This  represents a 22.2% rise in profitability as compared to th...

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Emirates launches customer platform for personalized Dubai itineraries

Samson NderiApril 27, 2022

Emirates has launched Dubai Experience, a powerful and intuitive platform. It will enable Kenyan customers to easily browse, create and book their own customize...

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Local entrepreneurs should partner with big firms to drive customer value

Samson NderiApril 27, 2022

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) constitute over 90 per cent of businesses in Kenya and provide seven out of ten jobs in the country. Despite their economic ...

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HMD Global has launched the Nokia C21 in the Kenyan market, to retail at Ksh. 12,500

Samson NderiApril 27, 2022

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones has launched the newest member of the C-series that is the Nokia C21. The C21 comes with an improved 8MP camera with aut...

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The key features of the Infinix Zero 5G

Samson NderiApril 27, 2022

The Infinix Zero 5 was launched in the country with high expectations, with it being the company's first 5G phone to be launched in the country. Here are som...

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Rutela, a team from University of Nairobi has won Ksh. 600,000 at the Equity Hackathon

Samson NderiApril 26, 2022

The first edition of the Equity Hackathon came to a close today and Rutela a team drawn  from the University of Nairobi emerged as the overall winners. The hack...

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Absa Life Assurance Kenya reports a Ksh. 245 Million net profit for 2021

Samson NderiApril 26, 2022

Absa Life Assurance Kenya (Absa Life), a subsidiary of Absa Group Limited, has recorded an 84% growth in profit after tax to KES 245 million for the period ende...

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Oppo launches the Reno 7 series in the Kenyan market, to retail at Ksh. 42,999

Samson NderiApril 25, 2022

OPPO has launched the newest addition to its Reno series, the OPPO Reno7 in Nairobi. The Reno7 comes in two variants that is the Reno 7 4G which will be retaili...

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How to check your 2021 KCSE results

Samson NderiApril 23, 2022

The Minister in charge of Education, Professor George Magoha, has just released the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education 2021 results (KCSE 2021 results) at...

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Samsung partners with Badili Africa to enable customers to trade in their old phones for the new Galaxy S22

Samson NderiApril 22, 2022

Samsung Electronics has partnered with Badili Africa in a deal that will enable customers to trade in their old phones for the Galaxy S22 series. The Galaxy S22...

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Jambojet celebrates young innovators on World Creativity Day

Samson NderiApril 22, 2022

The world celebrated the World Creativity and Innovation Day yesterday which was designated by the United Nations to raise awareness of the role of creativity a...

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Bolt has partnered with Seed Balls Kenya to plant 11 million indigenous trees across the country

Samson NderiApril 21, 2022

Bolt, has entered into a long-term partnership with Seed Balls Kenya to plant over 11 million indigenous trees and unique grass species in degraded areas across...

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African startups raised over Ksh. 600 Billion from Venture Capital funds in 2021

Samson NderiApril 21, 2022

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 ...

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Bolt is weighing its options in the Tanzanian market after a reduction in the service fee

Samson NderiApril 21, 2022

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...

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A look at the 5 financial solutions offered at the Visa Innovation Studio

Samson NderiApril 20, 2022

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...

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Netflix lost 200,000 subscribers in first quarter at a time when it wants to curb password sharing

Samson NderiApril 20, 2022

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...

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Here are a few things that make the LG OLED TV stand out

Samson NderiApril 20, 2022

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...

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5 facts you must know about Exness

Samson NderiApril 20, 2022

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...

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Best Forex Trading Strategies when trading the Kenyan market

Samson NderiApril 20, 2022

Identifying a successful Forex trading strategy is an important aspect of currency trading.  Every individual trader needs to find the best Forex trading str...

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Pesalink partners with Mastercard in a bid to create innovative, digital-first payment solutions

Samson NderiApril 19, 2022

Integrated Payment Services Limited (IPSL) which runs the PesaLink payments ecosystem has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mastercard. This is in...

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Jambojet to utilize Laminaar Aviation Infotech’s flight planning system for its operations

Samson NderiApril 19, 2022

Jambojet has selected Laminaar Aviation Infotech’s ARMS® Flight Planning System for its flight operations. ARMS® which provides fully-automated flight planni...

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Mdundo records 31 Million active users in the first quarter of 2022

Samson NderiApril 19, 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...

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Mastercard hosts Girls4Tech connect marathon in a bid to inspire girls to take up STEM

Samson NderiApril 19, 2022

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...

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OPPO to launch the all new Reno 7 Series on Monday, 25th April 2022

Samson NderiApril 15, 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...

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The Communications Authority has connected 14 sub-locations in West Pokot County to mobile network services

Samson NderiApril 14, 2022

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...

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Faulu Bank commits Ksh. 250 Million to finance water supply and sanitation

Samson NderiApril 14, 2022

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...

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Nyashinski; the making of a music legend

Samson NderiApril 14, 2022

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 ...

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Huawei launches the MatePad 10.4 tablet in the Kenyan market, to retail at Ksh. 46,999

Samson NderiApril 13, 2022

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...

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MediaPal wins award for 2022 top multi-channel marketing solutions provider by Martech Outlook

Samson NderiApril 13, 2022

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...

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 L’Oréal has appointed Kate Actress as their brand ambassador

Samson NderiApril 13, 2022

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

Samson NderiApril 13, 2022

The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has indicated that the ongoing operational efficiency reforms are beginning to bear fruit. As part of the reform...

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Equity Group trade delegation to DRC commits to invest $1.6 Billion in the country

Samson NderiApril 12, 2022

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...

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LG, Avana Laundromat & Hotpoint partner in a financing deal for entrepreneurs eyeing the laundry market

Samson NderiApril 12, 2022

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...

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Amazon Web Services to launch local zone cloud infrastructure in Kenya

Samson NderiApril 12, 2022

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...

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Kanana Muthomi and Mukundi Muthusi emerge as the winners at Machakos Safaricom Junior golf tournament.

Samson NderiApril 12, 2022

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...

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Resolution Insurance had collected premiums worth Ksh. 4.1 Billion by the time it collapsed

Samson NderiApril 12, 2022

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...

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Fireboy DML brings the house down at concert held at the Ngong Racecourse

Samson NderiApril 11, 2022

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...

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Simon Kimatu emerges the winner at the 5th leg of the Safaricom Golf Tour in Machakos.

Samson NderiApril 10, 2022

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...

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Find a great destination to travel

Samson NderiApril 9, 2022

Finding a great destination to travel to is made that much easier with a job that will allow you to travel the world. Teaching English is one of the most popula...

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One can now pay for goods on Lipa na Mpesa Till using T-kash and Airtel Money

Samson NderiApril 8, 2022

Telkom, Safaricom, and Airtel have today announced the interoperability of their mobile money service platforms. This will allow Kenyans to make mobile money pa...

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