Goethe-Institut Nairobi is re-opening with a list of creative events on February 17-19

James WamathaiFebruary 11, 2023

The Goethe-Institut Nairobi is finally re-opening its space in a new and fresh look to the public after extensive refurbishment. This entailed adding new spaces...

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realme & Coca-Cola partner launch a smartphone, the realme 10 Pro 5G Coca-Cola Edition

James WamathaiFebruary 11, 2023

Smartphone brand, realme, has partnered with Coca-Cola to launch the realme 10 Pro 5G Coca-Cola Edition globally. The smartphone’s back design is inspired by...

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realme launches realme GT Neo5, with 240W fast charging; a global first

James WamathaiFebruary 11, 2023

realme has announced that it has officially launched, realme GT Neo5, it's first smartphone with a 240W fast charging feature, in mainland China. realme GT Neo5...

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Media Owners Association & Wakenya Tulindane campaign partner to raise funds for Kenyans facing famine

James WamathaiFebruary 10, 2023

The Media Owners Association has announced that it has partnered with the Wakenya Tulindane campaign partner to raise funds for Kenyans facing famine. The Na...

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Zoho Workplace adds features to help businesses communicate better across channels

James WamathaiFebruary 10, 2023

Zoho Workplace has added new features to its platform that will help businesses communicate better across channels. This will be through its unified communic...

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Zodiac signs predicting gambling success in 2023

Samson NderiFebruary 9, 2023

According to forecasts of gamblinghoroscope.com, 2023 will be the best year for gambling. This is not true for all zodiac signs. You must be cautious not to fal...

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Chicken pizza is the most popular pizza flavour in Kenya, according to Glovo

James WamathaiFebruary 9, 2023

Glovo has released pizza consumption trends in Kenya and apparently chicken pizza is the most popular pizza flavour in the market. The data by Glovo shows ch...

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Mdundo now has 23.4 million Unique Monthly Users; a 15% increase

James WamathaiFebruary 9, 2023

Music streaming service, Mdundo, has announced that it now has 23.4 million Unique Monthly Users. This is a 15% increase from a similar period. This is cont...

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Equity Bank has integrated Western Union services on its Equity Mobile App

Staff WriterFebruary 8, 2023

Equity has announced that it has integrated Western Union services on its Equity Mobile App and Equity Online banking suites as part of the Bank’s efforts to en...

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JW Marriott set to open hotel at GTC towards the end of 2023

Samson NderiFebruary 7, 2023

The Nairobi Global Trade Centre (GTC) has indicated that the Executive Residences are now ready for occupation. Also, both the Office Tower and Retail zones ...

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TotalEnergies 232nd petrol station opened in Ruiru in expansion drive

Samson NderiFebruary 7, 2023

TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya has launched its 232nd service station in a bid to expand its footprint in the energy market. The new petrol station is located...

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30 trainees from Turkana County graduate from the Toyota Service Technician certification program

James WamathaiFebruary 7, 2023

CFAO Motors has announced the graduation of 30 trainees consisting of refugees from Kakuma, Kalobeyei Camp, and Turkana County. The 30 were part of the Toyota S...

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Dong Won Lee is the new MD for LG East Africa

James WamathaiFebruary 7, 2023

LG Electronics has announced that it has appointed Dong Won Lee as its new Regional Managing Director for East Africa (EA). He replaces Sa Nyoung Kim who has se...

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OPPO Reno 8T Series, with a 108MP camera, to be launched in Kenya on February 16

James WamathaiFebruary 7, 2023

Oppo has announced that it will launch its newest device, the OPPO Reno 8T, in the Kenyan market on February 16, 2023. The phone is the successor to the Oppo Re...

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Formula 1 2023 race calendar, Sprint Weekends & driver line-up

Samson NderiFebruary 7, 2023

A record 24 race calendar was announced for the 2023 Formula 1 season. This included the addition of the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the return of the Chinese Gran...

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Man sues woman for Ksh. 282 million for friendzoning him

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 7, 2023

A man from Singapore has sued a woman for defamation and has asked the court to award him 3 million Singaporean dollars (Ksh. 282 million) in damages for friend...

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UAE to allow visitors to extend validity of visas for 60 days

Samson NderiFebruary 7, 2023

UAE (The United Arab Emirates) has announced the launch of a new service that allows visitors to extend the validity of all types of visas issued to them for 60...

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Saudi Arabia introduces a free 4 day transit visa

Samson NderiFebruary 6, 2023

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that it has launched a new and free transit visa, for passengers with a stop-over in the country. To be eligible for t...

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WHO updates list of emergency medication needed in case of nuclear war

Samson NderiFebruary 6, 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its list of medication that should be stockpiled for radiological and nuclear emergencies. The stockpiles includ...

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Emerging African musicians to watch in 2023

Samson NderiFebruary 6, 2023

Spotify has crunched data and has come up with a list of African musicians that music fans should watch out for in 2023. The list by Spotify contains musicia...

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74 countries Kenyans can travel visa free or get a visa on arrival

James WamathaiFebruary 6, 2023

If you hold a Kenyan passport, then I have good news for you. Your passport can allow to travel to 74 countries either visa free or that you can get a visa on a...

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Kakuzi to participate in the FRUIT LOGISTICA trade show to market its avocados

Samson NderiFebruary 6, 2023

Kakuzi Plc has announced that it will participate in the upcoming FRUIT LOGISTICA trade show that will held in Berlin, Germany. Their participation at the trade...

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Naomi Wafula to play at Amundi German Masters after stellar performance at Magical Kenya Ladies Open

Samson NderiFebruary 6, 2023

Safaricom sponsored Kenyan Golfer Naomi Wafula has received an invite to play at the Amundi German Masters in June this year. The invite came as a result of ...

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Tecno donates computers to Bosco Children’s Home

Samson NderiFebruary 6, 2023

Tecno Mobile has announced that it has donated laptops, dried food stuffs and stationery to Bosco Children’s Home. The home integrates marginalized children in ...

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14 best international TV shows to stream on Showmax this February

Samson NderiFebruary 6, 2023

This February, streaming service Showmax, has various international TV shows that you can watch on the platform. They include the 1st seasons of The Last Of Us,...

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KCB Foundation to invest Ksh. 700 million to support the 2023 Scholarship Class

Samson NderiFebruary 6, 2023

KCB Group has announced that it will invest Ksh. 700 million to support the 2023 scholarships cohort through secondary and tertiary education. Through the KC...

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Showmax to invest in 10 films from first-time African filmmakers; call for applications open

Samson NderiFebruary 6, 2023

Showmax has announced its intention to invest in 10 films from first time African filmmakers from Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. This new developmen...

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Safaricom Foundation donates Ksh. 1.7M in furniture to schools in Kiambu, Nyeri & Kirinyaga

Samson NderiFebruary 6, 2023

Safaricom Foundation, through its Ndoto Zetu Initiative, has donated Ksh. 1.7 million worth of furniture to schools in the Mt. Kenya region. The schools are ...

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How to win free air tickets to Hong Kong from March 1

Samson NderiFebruary 6, 2023

Hong Kong has announced the World of Winners campaign that it will give away free 500,000 air tickets to travellers. Hong Kong is hoping to use the campaign to ...

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Grammy Awards 2023: Full list of winners

Samson NderiFebruary 6, 2023

The Grammy Awards 2023 winners have been announced and the host of winners include newcomers but many of them are old names we all know and love. US musician...

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TV shows and movies coming to Netflix Kenya this February

James WamathaiFebruary 6, 2023

Here is a quick list of all the new TV shows and movies that are coming to Netflix in February 2023. They include: Viking Wolf, 10 Days of a Good Man, African Q...

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Safaricom’s continues tradition of supporting development of golf among women and girls

Staff WriterFebruary 5, 2023

Safaricom, through its spirit of Tuinuane, has for more than two decades used sports such as golf to nurture and support talent to transform lives. Part of thi...

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Faith Kipyegon shines at the Sirikwa Cross Country Classic

Staff WriterFebruary 5, 2023

Faith Kipyegon emerged the winner at the Sirikwa Cross Country Classic in 33 minutes and 50 seconds, ahead of second placed Commonwealth steeplechase champion J...

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IOM launches initiative to prevent human trafficking of vulnerable communities in Kenya

James WamathaiFebruary 4, 2023

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched a two year project aimed at preventing human trafficking of climate change affected communities ...

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EssenceMediacom launches with an aim of delivering marketing breakthroughs for their clients

Staff WriterFebruary 2, 2023

EssenceMediacom has been launched with an ambition to deliver marketing breakthroughs for their clients. With an intention to disrupt the old models across medi...

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MATZA Edgelands to host exhibition on digital technology in Mukuru Lunga Lunga on Febr 10-28

Samson NderiFebruary 2, 2023

MATZA Edgelands has announced that the Nairobi edition of DIGITAL INFORMALITIES, will be held on January 23 to February 10 in Mukuru Lunga Lunga. Thereafter, th...

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Sendy launches pay on delivery service on its platform

James WamathaiFebruary 2, 2023

Logistics company, Sendy, has announced that it has introduced a Payment on Delivery product for e-commerce and social commerce vendors in Africa. This product ...

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Equity Bank completes acquisition of Spire Bank

James WamathaiFebruary 2, 2023

Equity Bank Kenya has announced that it has completed the purchase the certain assets and liabilities of Spire Bank. The transaction was completed on 31st Ja...

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Tecno Phantom X2 Pro review

Samson NderiFebruary 2, 2023

Tecno recently launched the Phantom X2 series in Kenya, that includes the Tecno Phantom X2 and the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro. The Phantom sub-brand is Tecno's att...

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Samsung launches the Samsung Galaxy S23 in the Kenyan market

Staff WriterFebruary 2, 2023

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd has launched the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 in the Kenyan market. The phone which is the successor to the Samsun...

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Absa Bank upgrades Timiza to allow for ATM withdrawals

James WamathaiFebruary 1, 2023

Absa Bank Kenya has introduced an ATM withdrawal feature to its mobile money platform Timiza. This will allow customers to withdraw funds from any of the bank’s...

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KAM statement on the proposed new excise duty regulations

Staff WriterFebruary 1, 2023

Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) is alarmed by the proposed Excise Duty (Excise Goods Management System) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023, that seek to inc...

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