SATO launches initiative to upgrade toilets in 24 schools in Kenya

James WamathaiMarch 9, 2022

SATO, a social business tackling the global sanitation and hygiene challenge, has announced that it plans to upgrade toilets in 24 schools across the country ov...

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KBL launches new logo as it celebrates 100 years of existence

James WamathaiMarch 9, 2022

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has officially launched its new logo, as a part of the company’s centenary celebrations. The new logo symbolizes 100 years of ...

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M-PESA Foundation & Gertrude’s Hospital launch telemedicine service in Samburu County

James WamathaiMarch 9, 2022

The M-PESA Foundation and Gertrude’s Hospital Foundation have launched their telemedicine initiative, dubbed Daktari Smart, in Samburu County. The initiative...

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Huawei showcases new mobile innovations at Mobile World Congress 2022

James WamathaiMarch 9, 2022

HUAWEI Mobile Services (HMS) showcased a range of innovations at the MWC 2022 that was hosted in Barcelona, Spain from 28 February to 3 March. They included a r...

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Safaricom’s M-PESA App & Blaze DigiTruck win at the Global Mobile Awards

James WamathaiMarch 4, 2022

Kenyan telecommunication company, Safaricom, has won 2 Global Mobile Awards at the Mobile World Congress 2022 (MWC 2022). Safaricom won a Global Mobile Award...

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Stanbic registers increased Ksh. 7.2B net profit for FY 2021

James WamathaiMarch 4, 2022

Stanbic Holdings has announced that it has registered a profit after tax of Ksh. 7.2 billion for the year ended 31 December 2021. This represents a 39% increase...

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Penda Health & Phillips Foundation to offer X-Ray and ultrasound services to Kenyans

James WamathaiMarch 3, 2022

Penda Health has partnered with the Phillips Foundation in offering X-ray and ultrasound services to Penda’s over 250,000 patients every year. The new servi...

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realme expands offering with the launch of GT 2 Series smartphones

James WamathaiMarch 2, 2022

realme has unveiled the premium GT 2 Series smarp at the Mobile World Conference (MWC) 2022. The range of devices include the Realme GT 2 and the Realme GT 2 Pr...

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EABL half year net profit grows to an impressive Ksh. 8.7 billion

James WamathaiJanuary 28, 2022

East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has announced that it has reported a Ksh. 8.7 billion net profit for the half year ended 31st December 2021. This is an improv...

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12 practical steps for buying land in Kenya

James WamathaiNovember 4, 2021

Buying land in Kenya has many hurdles including the chance of being conned because of t he various processes that are involved. Brokers are sometimes involved i...

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Kenya Power reports an improved Ksh. 1.4B net profit for the year ending June 30 2021

James WamathaiOctober 29, 2021

Kenya Power has announced that it has registered a Ksh. 1.4 billion net profit for the financial year ending June 30 2021. This is a marked improvement from 939...

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Kepple Africa to pull out from Wapi Pay after founders Eddie Ndichu & Paul Ndichu allegedly assault woman

James WamathaiOctober 19, 2021

Kepple Africa Ventures has announced that it plans to pull out from it's investment in fintech company Wapi Pay. This is after the founders, brothers Eddie Ndic...

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EABL changes official name to East African Breweries PLC

James WamathaiOctober 6, 2021

East African Breweries Limited has officially changed its name to East African Breweries PLC. This name change took effect from 1st October 2021. The company wa...

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EABL issues Ksh. 11B corporate bond to fund operations

James WamathaiOctober 6, 2021

East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has today announced the issuance of a Ksh. 11 billion corporate bond under the Domestic Medium Term Note (MTN) Programme. The ...

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GOtv packages prices & channels in Kenya 2021

James WamathaiOctober 5, 2021

GOtv is a pay TV service in Africa that operates in various countries that include Kenya.  GOtv is a low-cost digital pay-TV that is a subsidiary of Multichoice...

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DStv packages prices & channel list in Kenya in 2021

James WamathaiOctober 5, 2021

DStv packages include DStv Premium, DStv Compact Plus, DStv Compact, DStv Family, and DStv Access. They also have add-on packages that customers can subscribe t...

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DStv packages prices & channel list in Kenya effective September 2021

James WamathaiSeptember 2, 2021

DStv packages include DStv Premium, DStv Compact Plus, DStv Compact, DStv Family, and DStv Access. They also have add-on packages that customers can subscribe t...

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How to invest in Government bonds in Kenya

James WamathaiAugust 25, 2021

A treasury bond (T-bond) is a medium term to long term security issued by the government. They typically pay interest every 6 months until the bond matures. Tre...

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KCB Group acquires Rwanda bank, Banque Populaire du Rwanda (BPR)

James WamathaiAugust 25, 2021

KCB Group has announced that it has acquired Rwandan bank, Banque Populaire du Rwanda Plc (BPR), from Atlas Mara Mauritius Limited and Arise B.V. The acquisi...

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Hard fighting Kenya Women’s Rugby team narrowly lose to Colombia in World Cup qualifier

James WamathaiAugust 25, 2021

A hard fighting Kenya Women's Rugby team narrowly lost 16-15 at home to Colombia at the Nyayo National Stadium on Wednesday. The result ended the team's, nickna...

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Applications to the Smartphone Film Competition in Kenya are now open

James WamathaiAugust 25, 2021

The 2021 edition of the Smartphone Film Competition has opened applications. The Smartphone Film Competition in Kenya was launched by Alliance Française de Nair...

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Standard Chartered registers an improved half year net profit of Ksh. 4.8B

James WamathaiAugust 25, 2021

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has announced that it has registered an improved  profit after tax of Ksh. 4.8 billion for the half year ended 30th June 2021.  Th...

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Everything you need to know about Safaricom Home Fibre

James WamathaiAugust 25, 2021

Safaricom Home Fibre service provides Internet via fibre to homes all over the country in Kenya. It is available in Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret...

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Safaricom Home Fibre prices for 2021

James WamathaiAugust 25, 2021

Safaricom recently announced that it has made permanent the double internet speeds announced in March last year. According to them, this was a move to encourage...

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Infinix Note 10 Pro: Fantastic camera experience with amazing battery life

James WamathaiJuly 1, 2021

Infinix launched the Note 10 and the Note 10 Pro in Kenya on 16th June. The Note 10 Pro is retailing at Ksh. 25,999, the Note 10 128 GB+4 GB at Ksh. 19,299 and ...

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How to apply for the 2021 Elimu scholarship program by Equity Group Foundation

James WamathaiMay 21, 2021

Equity Group Foundation (EGF) has launched the application process for the 2021 Elimu scholarship program is now open and will close on 31st May 2021. Elimu sch...

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Oppo Reno5 phone camera review

James WamathaiMarch 10, 2021

The OPPO Series of phones are known to have great cameras and they keep upping their game with each new offering in the series. The OPPO Reno5 runs on Androi...

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Oppo Reno5 phone review

James WamathaiMarch 1, 2021

Smartphone manufacturer, OPPO, launched the OPPO Reno5 in the Kenyan market in February 2021. The Reno5 is part of the Reno series that have been popular in the...

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OPPO to launch the Reno5 and Reno5 F in Kenya on Feb 22

James WamathaiFebruary 16, 2021

Smartphone brand OPPO has announced that it will launch its latest smartphone devices, the OPPO Reno5 and Reno5 F in the Kenyan market on February 22, 2021. ...

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Jambojet to reward customers with free flights & hotel stays in Christmas campaign

James WamathaiDecember 24, 2020

Budget airline, Jambojet, has announced that it plans to reward customers with free flights & hotel stays in a new Christmas campaign. The campaign, dubb...

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Crazy Kennar & Boniface Mwangi among winners in the ADIA Awards 2020

James WamathaiDecember 23, 2020

The winners in the inaugural Africa Digital Influencer Awards (ADIA Awards 2020) have been announced with various influencers emerging as winners. The inaugu...

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Wamathai Podcast Episode 3: Wambui Kamiru-Collymore on her creative journey & the art industry in Kenya

James WamathaiSeptember 1, 2020

In the third episode of the Wamathai podcast, I interviewed contemporary artist Wambui Kamiru-Collymore on her creative journey & her thoughts on the art in...

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New ACTS report show need for affordable clean cooking energy options for low income homes

James WamathaiAugust 26, 2020

Charcoal is a popular energy source in Kenya with an estimated Ksh. 40 billion worth of charcoal being used by households every year. Other sources of energy th...

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realme 6 & realme C11 smartphones + realme Band launched in Kenya

James WamathaiAugust 25, 2020

realme has officially launched the realme 6 & realme C11 smartphones in Kenya as part of the company's global expansion strategy. The company also launched ...

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Wamathai Podcast Episode 2: Online violence against women in Kenya

James WamathaiAugust 24, 2020

In the second episode of the Wamathai Podcast, I hosted Mwende Ngao for a conversation on the issue of online violence that women face in Kenya. Mwende Ngao is ...

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SYSPRO: How businesses can use digital transformation to survive the COVID-19 pandemic

James WamathaiAugust 22, 2020

Digital technologies have proven to be an important element in driving growth and sustainability of businesses by reducing costs and driving growth. The COVI...

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Infinix Zero 8 to be launched in Kenya on September 7

James WamathaiAugust 20, 2020

Technology company Infinix has announced that it will launch its new flagship smartphone, the Infinix Zero 8, in Kenya on 7th September 2020. The company has al...

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How to use Safaricom Bonga Points to buy Kenya Power prepaid tokens

James WamathaiJuly 24, 2020

Kenya Power (KPLC) and Safaricom have partnered to enable Safaricom customers to be able to pay for electricity through Bonga Points. Customers will be able ...

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Emirates to cover COVID-19 medical & quarantine costs for its customers

James WamathaiJuly 24, 2020

Emirates has announced that it will cover expenses related to COVID-19 for its customers when they fly on their airline during this time. The airline has an...

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How creatives in Kenya are surviving the COVID-19 crisis

James WamathaiJune 30, 2020

2020 started with a lot of promise for a lot of people in Kenya. It started with the hope that it would be a better year after the disaster that was 2019. Accor...

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Simple meatloaf recipe you can make at home

James WamathaiMay 24, 2020

Meatloaf is a dish of minced meat that has been mixed with other ingredients and formed into the shape of a loaf, then baked or smoked. It is usually made with ...

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Ministry of Health launches COVID-19 status dashboard for easy tracking of the pandemic

James WamathaiMay 22, 2020

The Ministry of Health in Kenya has launched a COVID-19 status dashboard that contains current Kenyan data on the pandemic. The dashboard was created in partner...

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