AAR Insurance wins 2 awards in the Global Business Magazine Awards for its digital products

James WamathaiOctober 3, 2022

AAR Insurance Kenya has won two awards in the Global Business Magazine Awards for its digital insurance products. AAR Insurance Kenya was awarded the Most In...

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Ascent Rift Valley Fund sells stake in Medpharm to Cerba Lancet Africa

James WamathaiOctober 3, 2022

Ascent Rift Valley Fund Ltd (ARVF) has announced that it has exited as a shareholder of Medpharm Holdings Africa (Medpharm). Medpharm is a provider of medical d...

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Google launches news ways of exploring information on its search engine

James WamathaiOctober 3, 2022

Google has today announced new ways to explore information on Search that makes results more reliable and easier to understand. Search uses visual search and te...

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Tatu City to serve as a case study in policy review on Special Economic Zones in EAC & Uganda

James WamathaiOctober 3, 2022

Tatu City’s Special Economic Zone (SEZ) will be used as a case study to guide policy review on the establishment of SEZs in Uganda and at the East African Commu...

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Alvaro Lario appointed as head of UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development

James WamathaiOctober 3, 2022

Alvaro Lario has been appointed as the head of the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). Lario is a Spanish national who has served as...

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realme C series smartphones among bestsellers in the company’s range of phones sold in Kenya

James WamathaiOctober 3, 2022

Smartphone brand realme has shared that its C series smartphone range is doing well in Kenya, and are its bestsellers in the market. The handsets with featur...

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Climate Story Lab Africa convenes meeting to discuss solutions to the climate crisis

James WamathaiOctober 3, 2022

Climate Story Lab Africa (CSL Africa) on Thursday, September 29 convened a meeting to discuss solutions to the climate crisis. The event was powered by Docubox ...

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Guinness Smooth to host brand event on Oct 7 at TRM ft. Wakadinali, Chris Kaiga & Le Band

James WamathaiSeptember 29, 2022

EABL beer brand, Guinness Smooth, has announced that it has launched a new campaign featuring Wakadinali, Chris Kaiga and Le Band. The beer brand announced a...

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Carolyne Kendi appointed as Chief Marketing Officer by Absa Bank Kenya

James WamathaiSeptember 29, 2022

Carolyne Kendi has been appointed to the position of Chief Marketing Officer by Absa Bank Kenya PLC effective 15 December 2022. Kendi has experience marketin...

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How the 2022 Concours d’Elegance in Kenya went down

James WamathaiSeptember 29, 2022

It was all pomp and colour as car lovers of all ages had a fun time at the Ngong Racecourse grounds at the 50th edition of Concours d’Elegance. Wroe, who sho...

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Africa CDC calls for more investment in the continent’s health institutions

James WamathaiSeptember 29, 2022

The African Union Commission and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have called for more investment in Africa’s New Public Health Or...

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Prudential launches financial education program for children on Akili Kids TV station

James WamathaiSeptember 29, 2022

Prudential PLC has partnered with Akili Kids children’s TV channel, to impart financial skills to children in Kenya aged 7 – 12 years, every week. The new in...

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African fantasy TV series, Blood Psalms, is now streaming on Showmax

James WamathaiSeptember 29, 2022

Blood Psalms, an African fantasy TV series and a Showmax Original, is now streaming on Showmax and the first two episodes are already available. New episodes of...

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PAUSTI Incubation Centre showcases innovations from postgraduate students

James WamathaiSeptember 29, 2022

The PAUSTI Incubation Centre of Excellence showcased 12 innovations from postgraduate students drawn from various African countries, on September 27, 2022. T...

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Strathmore University & Adrian Kenya collaborate to build capacity in renewable energy solutions

James WamathaiSeptember 29, 2022

Strathmore University and Adrian Kenya have announced their intention to collaborate to build capacity in renewable energy solutions in Kenya. The two organizat...

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Kenya’s Elizabeth Wathuti featured in the 2022 TIME100 Next List

James WamathaiSeptember 29, 2022

Kenyan climate leader and environmental activist, Elizabeth Wathuti, has been featured by TIME in the 2022 TIME100 Next list. Elizabeth’s advocacy on the int...

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Home services company, SweepSouth, raises Ksh. 1.3B in funding to launch new services

James WamathaiSeptember 29, 2022

SweepSouth has received Ksh. 1.3 billion (US $11 million) in funding in an investment round that was led by African private equity fund, Alitheia IDF (AIF). ...

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Zoho launches VAT & TIMS compliant accounting software in Kenya

James WamathaiSeptember 29, 2022

Zoho Corporation has launched its VAT and Tax Invoice Management Systems (TIMS) compliant, accounting software, Zoho Books for businesses in Kenya. The onlin...

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CMA & KDC partner to help SMEs access loans in Kenya

James WamathaiSeptember 28, 2022

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help SMEs easily access financial...

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Victoria Commercial Bank receives Ksh. 2.4B loan to finance SMEs

James WamathaiSeptember 28, 2022

Kenya’s Victoria Commercial Bank has announced that it has received a Ksh. 2.4 billion (USD 20 million) loan for financing private sector projects. The bank...

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Safaricom to reduce Fuliza daily charges from October 1

James WamathaiSeptember 28, 2022

Kenyan telecommunication company, Safaricom, have announced that they will reduce daily maintenance fees by up to 40% on their M-PESA overdraft service, Fuliza....

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KBL MD John Musunga appointed as head of Guinness Nigeria effective November 1

James WamathaiSeptember 27, 2022

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) Managing Director John Musunga has been appointed the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Guinness Nigeria PLC. Both ...

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Afro Nation Portugal 2023 to take place between June 28-30

James WamathaiSeptember 27, 2022

World's biggest Afrobeats festival, Afro Nation, has announced the dates for the flagship Portugal edition in 2023. The festival will return to the Praia Da ...

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Kenyan filmmakers: Kalasha Awards 2022 submissions close on October 7

James WamathaiSeptember 26, 2022

The Kalasha Film & TV Awards, popularly known as the Kalasha Awards, are annual awards that recognize the best in Kenya's TV and film industry. It is organi...

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How the third edition of the Smirnoff Unleash your Edge Fiesta party went down

James WamathaiSeptember 26, 2022

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) through its Smirnoff Ready To Drink (RTD) brand entertained thousands of fans over the weekend. The party was at the Smirnoff U...

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Somerset Westview Nairobi introduces Sip, Eat and Paint Sunday Brunch at Ksh. 4,000

James WamathaiSeptember 26, 2022

Somerset Westview Nairobi has introduced Sip, Eat and Paint, Sunday Brunch targeting families and other individuals in Nairobi. The brunch will be available ...

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TECNO Camon 19 Series smartphones are now available on pre-order with Ksh. 2,000 deposit

James WamathaiJune 9, 2022

The TECNO Camon 19 Series smartphones are now available on pre-order in Kenya with just a Ksh. 2,000 deposit. The smartphone is available for pre-order until Mo...

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Upfield reaffirms its commitment to maintaining food safety standards

James WamathaiJune 9, 2022

Upfield has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining food safety standards for its customers to fully benefit from the nutritional value of its products. The co...

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How to apply for the British Council e-learning programme for Kenyan entrepreneurs in the creative industry

James WamathaiJune 9, 2022

The British Council in Kenya has launched an e-learning programme for Kenyan entrepreneurs in the creative and arts industry. The programme launched in partners...

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Betty Kyallo reality TV show to premiere on Showmax on June 17

James WamathaiJune 9, 2022

Kyallo Kulture, a new Kenyan reality TV show featuring Betty Kyallo and her sisters Mercy and Gloria, is set to premiere on Showmax on June 17 2022. The series ...

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Huawei urges Kenyan universities to invest more in research to drive innovation

James WamathaiJune 9, 2022

Huawei Technologies has urged Kenyan universities to raise the level of investment in research in order to drive innovation in the country. The company also urg...

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IFAD opens regional office in Nairobi to serve farmers in East and Southern Africa

James WamathaiJune 9, 2022

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has opened an office in Nairobi, Kenya to serve as its East and Southern Africa regional office. The ...

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EABC urges KRA to facilitate pre-clearance of exports to reduce delays at borders

James WamathaiJune 9, 2022

East African Business Council (EABC) has urged the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to offer pre-clearance of exports to reduce delays. Speaking at the EABC Tra...

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Novartis to launch app to document & share diagnosis of sickle cell disease in Kenya

James WamathaiJune 9, 2022

Novartis is planning to launch an app that will document and share the diagnosis of babies with sickle cell disease in the country. Novartis recently announc...

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COLORS and Spotify partner to promote African musicians

James WamathaiJune 9, 2022

COLORSxSTUDIOS and Spotify have announced a partnership that will showcase African musicians and promote their music. The musicians will be featured on the COLO...

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Kenya launches coding syllabus for schools in partnership with Kodris Africa

James WamathaiJune 9, 2022

The Kenyan Government has partnered with Kodis Africa to introduce coding and computer programming teaching in public schools. Kenyan children will have an o...

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Airtel Kenya launches new initiative to promote electronic waste recycling

James WamathaiJune 9, 2022

Airtel Kenya has announced that it has launched a new initiative to promote electronic waste recycling in Kenya. The telecommunication company, a subsidiary ...

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Infinix NOTE 12 VIP, NOTE 12 G96 and NOTE 12i launched in Kenya

James WamathaiMay 27, 2022

Infinix Kenya has today launched the Infinix NOTE 12 Series range of devices in Kenya at a star studded event at the Sarit Centre Expo Centre in Nairobi. The...

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Infinix NOTE 12 VIP & Infinix NOTE 12 G96 to officially launch in Kenya tomorrow

James WamathaiMay 26, 2022

Infinix Kenya has announced that it will officially launch the new NOTE 12 Series range of devices in Kenya tomorrow as it seeks to grow its brand in the market...

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Xiaomi Redmi 10A entry level smartphone launched in Kenya; To sell from Ksh. 12,899

James WamathaiMay 9, 2022

Xiaomi has announced that it has the official launch of the Xiaomi Redmi 10A, a entry level phone, in the Kenyan market. The phone's price will start at Ksh. 12...

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Infinix HOT 12 series smartphones launched in Kenya

James WamathaiMay 9, 2022

Infinix has announced that it has launched its new smartphone series, the Infinix HOT 12, in the Kenyan market. The new series is available for at Infinix retai...

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Huawei Nova 9 SE is now available for sale in Kenya at Ksh. 39,999

James WamathaiMay 9, 2022

Huawei Mobile Kenya has announced that the Huawei Nova 9 SE is now available for sale in Kenya and will be retailing at Ksh. 39,999. The phone will be available...

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