HMD launches the Nokia 5.3 into the Kenyan market

Samson NderiNovember 13, 2020

HMD Global has launched the Nokia 5.3 into the Kenyan market, this phone is the latest entrant in the Nokia line and will retail at Ksh. 20,999 on Jumia Black F...

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Turaco a micro-insurance startup raises Ksh. 218 Million in a seed funding round

Samson NderiNovember 12, 2020

Turaco a micro-insurance startup has announced the close of a Ksh. 218 Million seed funding round to further grow the business and scale its operations in Sub-S...

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Lori Systems a logistics startup secures funding from Imperial

Samson NderiNovember 12, 2020

Lori Systems a logistics startup has secured funding and support from Imperial, an African and European-focused provider of integrated market access and logisti...

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Jambojet partners with Cellulant to offer discounts on flights to 1,000+ customers

Samson NderiNovember 10, 2020

Budget airline Jambojet has announced that it has partnered with fintech company, Cellulant, to offer 1,100 customers with discount vouchers worth Ksh. 1,000. ...

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LG launches 4th brand shop as consumer demand rises

Samson NderiNovember 9, 2020

LG Electronics in partnership with Opalnet Limited has opened its fourth Brandshop amid a 20% increase in consumer demand attributed to Kenyans increasing prefe...

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Equity Group Foundation and Covid-19 fund to embark on second round of PPE distribution

Samson NderiNovember 9, 2020

Equity Group Foundation and the Kenya COVID-19 Fund Board have commenced the distribution of the second consignment of locally manufactured personal protective ...

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Safaricom reports Ksh. 33 Billion net profit for the half year

Samson NderiNovember 9, 2020

Safaricom has announced a Ksh. 33.07 Billion net profit for the half year ended 30th September, 2020, this was a 6% drop in profitability from a similar period ...

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Phone comparison; Tecno Spark 5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A10s

Samson NderiNovember 6, 2020

In the price range of under Ksh. 14,000, we have the Tecno Spark 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A10s. These are basically budget phones and they are for those ind...

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Jenga Jirani Festival to raise Ksh. 100 Million to aid communities affected by the Covid-19 pandemic

Samson NderiNovember 4, 2020

The Jenga Jirani Festival is targeting to raise Ksh. 100 Million in an effort to aid the communities which have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The f...

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Equity Afia launches clinics in Kisumu, Naivasha and Imara

Samson NderiNovember 4, 2020

Equity Afia, the medical franchise of Equity Group Foundation, has opened three new medical centres in Kisumu, Naivasha and Imara in its quest to offer quality ...

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Kenya recognized as Africa’s best golfing destination at the World Golf Awards

Samson NderiNovember 3, 2020

Kenya has been named as the Africa’s leading golfing destination at the 7th Annual World Golf Awards Gala Ceremony held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Kenya sc...

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Stanchart partners with KCDF to support communities in post Covid-19 recovery

Samson NderiNovember 3, 2020

Standard Chartered Bank has partnered with Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) to support communities facing hardships due to the ravaging effects of ...

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Absa launches Sustainability Commitment Report towards Economic, Environmental and Community Growth

Samson NderiOctober 30, 2020

A sustainable business can be termed as one which has a positive effect on the global or local environment, community and economy. In the past, businesses were ...

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The Tecno Spark 5 Pro Phone Review

Samson NderiOctober 30, 2020

The Tecno Spark 5 Pro which was launched earlier this month, is the latest entrant into the Spark  series of phones. It is essentially an upgraded version of th...

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Twiga Foods partners with IFC and KCB to launch a Ksh. 3.2 Billion farmer support program

Samson NderiOctober 29, 2020

Twiga Foods has announced that it has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Kenya Commercial Bank to launch a Ksh. 3.2 Billion farm...

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Africa Logistics Properties launches warehouse facility for Kenyan SMEs

Samson NderiOctober 29, 2020

Africa Logistics Properties (ALP) has today launched $6million warehousing facility for Kenya small businesses. In under 4 years since its inception ALP has ...

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Bolt upgrades its security features in an effort to ensure safer rides

Samson NderiOctober 29, 2020

Bolt, the taxi hailing app has announced that it has upgraded security and safety features on the platform to improve safety and well-being of passengers, rider...

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Stanchart has partnered with KipKeino Foundation to offer relief to Athletes

Samson NderiOctober 29, 2020

Standard Chartered Bank has partnered with Kipchoge Keino Foundation to offer relief to athletes experiencing hardship due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The o...

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5 reasons why you should get yourself an e-newspaper subscription

Samson NderiOctober 23, 2020

Before the advent of social media and even radio and television, newspapers were the main source of information. Actually, the ancestors of the modern-day newsp...

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Cellulant appoints Faith Nkatha as the Country Manager Kenya

Samson NderiOctober 22, 2020

Cellulant has today confirmed the appointment of Faith Nkatha Gitonga to the position of Country Manager Kenya. She joins Cellulant from Oracle where she led th...

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EABL appoints Ory Okolloh as a Non-Executive Director

Samson NderiOctober 22, 2020

The East African Breweries Limited Board of directors has appointed Ory Okolloh as an independent non-executive director with effect from October 16, 2020. O...

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Applications are now open for the Fourth Cohort of the Women in Tech Incubator

Samson NderiOctober 17, 2020

The Strathmore University in Partnership with Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has launched the Fourth Cohort of the Women in Tech 2020 program. Women in Tech p...

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Equity Bank emerges position 7 at The Banker’s Top 100 African Banks

Samson NderiOctober 17, 2020

Equity Bank has been listed at number 7 among the top 10 Banks in Africa in 2020 with a score of 5.82 in the overall category of the best performing banks. This...

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Tecno Spark 5 Pro specifications and price in Kenya

Samson NderiOctober 16, 2020

Tecno has announced the launch of the Spark 5 Pro phone into the Kenyan market. The Spark 5 Pro is an upgraded version of the Spark 5 which was launched earlier...

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Bolt to celebrate heroes fighting against Covid-19 on Mashujaa Day

Samson NderiOctober 16, 2020

Bolt, will be celebrating the heroes who have been on the frontline in the fight against Covid-19 during Mashujaa Day in an initiative dubbed #BoltHeroesDay. ...

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EABC calls for an end to Covid-19 testing at border posts to resolve snarl ups

Samson NderiOctober 16, 2020

The East African Business Council (EABC) is calling upon the East African Community Partner States to put an end to testing of COVID-19 at border points, in ord...

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Coca Cola partners with Absa Bank and Amref to launch an initiative to help SMEs recover after Covid-19 impact

Samson NderiOctober 9, 2020

Coca Cola has partnered with Absa Bank Kenya, Amref Health Africa and the Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) to launch the “Open Like Never Before” initiative.  The in...

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Bold plan challenges FMCG giants P&G & Unilever to help end extreme poverty 

Samson NderiOctober 7, 2020

So what does it take to close the gap between 736 million people living in extreme poverty around the world and the $36 trillion spent on consumer products each...

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Absa becomes the first bank to join the Kenya Green Building Society

Samson NderiOctober 6, 2020

Absa Bank Kenya has become the first bank in Kenya to join the Kenya Green Building Society (KGBS) as a champion for initiatives that promote the green economy ...

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BCW Africa to launch Starting Blocks Internship Program in Kenya

Samson NderiOctober 6, 2020

BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe) Africa who are a partner to Engage Communications in Kenya, have launched the virtual version of its flagship internship programme...

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Stanchart launches Liverpool FC branded debit Cards in Kenya

Samson NderiOctober 2, 2020

Standard Chartered Bank has launched co-branded SCB and Liverpool FC debit cards for their clients. The co-branded card is a first in Africa and will be availab...

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itel S16: Price and specifications in Kenya

Samson NderiOctober 2, 2020

The itel S16 phone was recently launched in the Kenyan market by technology company, itel Mobile Kenya. The phone is retailing at Ksh. 7,799 and is available co...

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CBK announces the expiry on the suspension of listing borrowers on CRB

Samson NderiOctober 1, 2020

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the expiry of the suspension of listing of borrowers who have defaulted on loans by financial institutions. The...

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The Tecno Spark 5 Pro is now available on pre-order

Samson NderiOctober 1, 2020

Tecno has announced that the Spark 5 Pro will be launched in the country soon. However, you have the chance to pre order it until October 6th. This follows the ...

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Phone Comparison; Tecno Camon 16 Premier vs Samsung Galaxy A51

Samson NderiOctober 1, 2020

In the price range of under Ksh. 30,000, we have the Tecno Camon 16 Premier and the Samsung Galaxy A51. These are mid-range phones for those individuals who wan...

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The Tecno Camon 16 Premier camera review

Samson NderiSeptember 27, 2020

Since the Camon series of phones was launched in the Kenyan market, they have come to be identified as a camera first phone. Essentially, the camera is the main...

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Kenya Power is relocating power lines to pave way for the Nairobi Expressway

Samson NderiSeptember 24, 2020

Kenya Power has announced that it has commenced the relocation of power lines between Mlolongo, Mombasa road and James Gichuru road to pave way for construction...

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Kenyan CEO’s pledge support for the UN and inclusive multilateralism

Samson NderiSeptember 24, 2020

27 Chief Executive Officers from Kenya have demonstrated their support for the United Nations and inclusive multilateralism by signing onto a powerful Statement...

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Safaricom Foundation donates medical equipment to health centres in Bomet, Trans-Nzoia and Kericho

Samson NderiSeptember 23, 2020

The Safaricom Foundation has donated medical equipment to five health facilities in Bomet, Trans-Nzoia and Kericho under its Ndoto Zetu initiative. In Bomet,...

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Dr. James Mwangi signs a commitment to champion cross sector collaboration for a Purpose First Economy

Samson NderiSeptember 23, 2020

Dr. James Mwangi has joined a league of 14 global CEOs who have committed to champion cross–sector collaboration in the creation of a purpose-first economy. ...

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Investisseurs & Partenaires a PE firm has opened an office in Nairobi

Samson NderiSeptember 23, 2020

Impact investing group Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P) has opened a Nairobi office as part of its expansion into Kenya and the East African region, ta...

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Equity Afia opens clinics in Kitengela, Ngong and along the Eastern Bypass

Samson NderiSeptember 22, 2020

Equity Afia, the medical franchise of Equity Group Foundation (EGF), has opened three new medical centres in Kitengela, Ngong and along the Eastern Bypass. I...

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