Showmax Pro to showcase Valentino Rossi’s final race at the Valencia MotoGP this weekend

Grace MathekaNovember 12, 2021

As 9 time world champion Valentino Rossi prepares for the final race of his MotoGP career, Showmax Pro subscribers can catch his final race live from Spain this...

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KEBS commits to building sustainability & leveraging on data to eliminate defects

Grace MathekaNovember 12, 2021

Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving zero defects by building on sustainability and leveraging available industry data. ...

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Equity’s James Mwangi named among 100 Meaningful Business Leaders 2021 list

Grace MathekaNovember 12, 2021

Equity Group's MD and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi is among 100 global leaders selected by Ernst and Young’s Meaningful Business 100 2021. This year's edition of th...

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Muthoni Drummer Queen drops new song titled ‘African Fever’

Grace MathekaNovember 12, 2021

Kenyan artist Muthoni Drummer Queen has released African Fever, the 4th single in her upcoming album titled River. African Fever is produced by Swiss producer c...

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How COVID-19 is driving the growth of digital financial services in Kenya

Grace MathekaNovember 12, 2021

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, digital financial services have continued to accelerate commercial growth as indicated in the recently released financ...

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KPL appoints Taiwo Atieno as Commercial Director of the league

Grace MathekaNovember 12, 2021

Former Harambee stars and Luton Town F.C. player Taiwo Atieno has been appointed Commercial Director by the Kenyan Premier League (KPL). Taiwo's professional...

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Liquid Intelligent Technologies launches OneVoice for Cloud PBX in 6 countries in Africa

Grace MathekaNovember 12, 2021

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has launched the OneVoice for Cloud PBX offering in six key African markets. The countries are Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe,...

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Customers to enjoy up to 10% off on Huawei products in all Huawei experience stores

Grace MathekaNovember 12, 2021

Huawei Mobile Kenya is running a three day black Friday campaign that will see consumers enjoy 2% off on devices and 10% off on other products such wearables an...

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Job seekers no longer require clearance certificates for their job applications

Grace MathekaNovember 12, 2021

Job seekers can now have a sigh of relief after Parliament passed a bill removing requirements for clearance certificates during job applications. Nominated ...

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MFS Africa secures Ksh. 11 Billion to fund its expansion across Africa

Grace MathekaNovember 11, 2021

MFS Africa, a digital payments network, has raised Ksh. 11 billion (USD 100 million) through an equity and debt financing round led by AfricInvest FIVE. The fu...

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Huawei launches its IdeaHub tool to accelerate smart classroom & office experience

Grace MathekaNovember 11, 2021

Huawei has launched the IdeaHub Board Edu, a new model from its intelligent collaboration product series. The product is designed to support the digitalization ...

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Dimension Data urges SMEs to restrategize their approach to digital transformation

Grace MathekaNovember 11, 2021

Dimension Data, a systems integrator and managed services provider, has challenged SMEs to re-think their approach to digital transformation and prioritize cybe...

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KEMSA board visits Kisumu county in a bid to enhance service delivery

Grace MathekaNovember 11, 2021

The Board of directors of the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) recently held a meeting with the Kisumu health county team to seek ways of unlocking chal...

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Faulu Bank insurance sales grow by 31% to hit Ksh. 327 Million on the back of automation

Grace MathekaNovember 11, 2021

Faulu Microfinance Bank recorded significant growth in its bancassurance business following successful automation of its insurance sales last year. Overall sale...

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DTB launches a China coverage department to serve Chinese businesses in East Africa

Grace MathekaNovember 11, 2021

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has launched the China coverage department to cater to Chinese enterprises operating within the East African market. Alongside the n...

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Infinix launches NOTE 11 & NOTE 11 Pro smartphones in the Kenyan market

Grace MathekaNovember 11, 2021

Infinix has officially launched the NOTE 11 series, the newest line in its premium NOTE portfolio consisting of the NOTE 11 and NOTE 11 Pro. The new NOTE 11 ...

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Chandaria Foundation partners with Mabati Rolling Mills to construct a workshop training unit at Lang’ata Women’s Prison

Grace MathekaNovember 11, 2021

The Chandaria Foundation in partnership with Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM)and Safal Building Systems (SBS), has commissioned the construction of a workshop trainin...

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Sanlam inks deal to become Letshego’s insurance services provider

Grace MathekaNovember 11, 2021

Sanlam Kenya has signed a deal to be the underwriting services provider for Letshego Kenya’s insurance arm to cover all the products offered by the microfinanci...

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The different forms of exploitation in the Kenyan creative industry

lucyNovember 10, 2021

The creative economy is one of the most rapidly growing sectors in the global economy, offering new and high growth opportunities, especially for developing an...

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Standard Chartered commits to support conservation at the Nairobi Arboretum Park

Grace MathekaNovember 10, 2021

Standard Chartered Bank has signed a 3 year partnership with the Kenya Forest Services (KFS) and Nairobi Arboretum Conservancy Community Forest Association (NAC...

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Takataka solutions & Watamu Marine among 30 semi finalists for the Afri-Plastics accelerating growth challenge

Grace MathekaNovember 10, 2021

Nesta Challenges has announced the selected 30 semi-finalists of Accelerating Growth, the first strand of the Afri-Plastics Challenge. The challenge aims to ...

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19 year old Ayra Star has been names as Spotify’s November EQUAL music artist

Grace MathekaNovember 10, 2021

Ayra Starr is the newest artist to join Spotify's EQUAL music program as the EQUAL Africa Artist of the Month. Spotify's EQUAL music program aims to foster gen...

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Parliamentary Committee on health urges stakeholders to support the KEMSA board

Grace MathekaNovember 10, 2021

The national assembly parliamentary committee on health has urged stakeholders affiliated with the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) to support the autho...

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Jambojet unveils in-flight entertainment service for travellers

Grace MathekaNovember 10, 2021

Jambojet, a low cost regional carrier, has announced the introduction of an in-flight entertainment (IFE) service for their passengers. The IFE service intro...

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Safaricom posts 12% growth in net earnings, hits Ksh. 37.1 billion in net profit

Grace MathekaNovember 10, 2021

Safaricom has registered a 12.1% growth in net earnings in the first half of 2021. The company hits a net profit of Ksh. 37.1 billion between April and Septembe...

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Upfield commemorates third anniversary with reforestation exercise in Karura forest

Grace MathekaNovember 10, 2021

Upfield, a plant-based consumer products company, recently undertook a reforestation exercise at Karura Forest as part of its 3rd year celebrations in East and ...

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Huawei has launched the Huawei AX3 Router in Kenya, to retail at Ksh. 9,999

Grace MathekaNovember 10, 2021

Huawei Mobile Kenya has launched its latest Huawei WiFi AX3 series, supported by the Wi-Fi 6 standards. The Huawei AX3 will be retailing at Ksh. 9,999. Other...

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Standard Chartered launches menopause guidance for employees in a bid to promote inclusivity

Grace MathekaNovember 9, 2021

Standard Chartered has launched its first-ever dedicated menopause guidance for its employees, coinciding with this year's World Menopause Day. The new move aim...

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DP World launches the DUBUY.com, an eCommerce platform in the Kenyan market

Grace MathekaNovember 9, 2021

DP World has officially launched its wholesale eCommerce platform, DUBUY.com, in Kenya. The launch in Kenya follows the successful launch in Rwanda earlier this...

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KEPSA partners with Absa Bank in a bid to empower 1 million youth in the digital economy

Grace MathekaNovember 9, 2021

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has announced a partnership with Absa Bank Kenya to empower 1 million young Kenyans with digital job opportunities. Th...

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Meta launches a business coach tool on WhatsApp in a bid to scale digital SMEs in Africa

Grace MathekaNovember 9, 2021

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has launched the Facebook Business Coach, a new solution for owners of SMEs in Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria and other English ...

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Worldreader to celebrate Young Readers Day by carrying out reading activities at the Kidogo Centre of Excellence in Kangemi

Grace MathekaNovember 9, 2021

Worldreader, an international non profit organization, is celebrating Young Readers Day by carrying out reading activities at Kidogo Centre of Excellence in Kan...

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PwC warns that notice to adjust excise duty rates may cause confusion over varying interpretation

Grace MathekaNovember 9, 2021

Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) is warning of a possible confusion that could be caused by Legal Notice No. 217 issued by KRA Commissioner General (CG), Githii Mb...

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CBK freezes CRB listing of loan defaulters under Ksh. 5M for the next 1 year

Grace MathekaNovember 9, 2021

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the suspension of listing of individuals and businesses owing Ksh. 5 million and below on Credit Reference Bureaus...

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KECOBO advices musicians to ask for advance payment from politicians as elections approach

Grace MathekaNovember 9, 2021

The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has issued an advisory to musicians who seek to gain from engagements with politicians this campaigns season leading to the 2...

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Reuben Odanga’s ‘Nafsi’ film premieres at the Anga Diamond Plaza

Grace MathekaNovember 9, 2021

Nafsi, the much anticipated romantic drama film, recently premiered at the Anga Diamond Plaza. The red carpet event was graced by celebrities, and TV personalit...

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Orient Bank Uganda rebrands to I&M Bank Uganda after acquisition in April

Grace MathekaNovember 9, 2021

The I&M Group has officially launched its rebranded operations in Uganda. This follows its acquisition of Uganda’s Orient Bank on 30th April this year. T...

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Kenyan comedians are making waves on TikTok with millions of views

Grace MathekaNovember 9, 2021

Kenyans have for a long time embraced comedy on various online platforms including TikTok. Local comedy hashtags on the platform have managed to amass over 814 ...

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Equity Group Q3 financial results show net profit has grown to Ksh. 26.9 billion

Grace MathekaNovember 9, 2021

Equity Group Holdings has reported a 79% rise in net profit, from Ksh. 15 billion to Ksh. 26.9 billion, for the period ended September 30th 2021. There was a...

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Occupational Safety Directorate urges employers to set up industrial funds to avert safety related losses

Grace MathekaNovember 9, 2021

The Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSHS) is urging industrial employers to establish a fund that will help them ease the burden of workman comp...

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Unwanted Witness report reveals Uganda’s top data collectors struggle with data protection & privacy compliance

Grace MathekaNovember 9, 2021

Unwanted Witness has released an analysis evaluating how Uganda’s top data collectors adhere to privacy standards and best practices that protect consumers’ per...

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12 Nairobi restaurants to participate in the Mastercard taste of Nairobi experience

Grace MathekaNovember 9, 2021

Mastercard in partnership with EatOut and Singleton have launched the Mastercard taste of Nairobi to run through November 2021. Mastercard's Taste of Nairobi ai...

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