LG Electronics has been named the official display partner of the League of Legends European Championships

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2022

LG Electronics (LG) has confirmed its participation as the official display partner of the League of Legends European Championship (LEC) for 2 years. The agreem...

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Nelson Havi exits LSK leadership, Branch Chairs Caucus takes over the management

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2022

Nelson Havi has ended his reign as the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President after failing to convene Annual General Meeting as per the court order by High Court...

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BrighterMonday report reveals that NGOs & Government were the biggest employers in 2021

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2022

BrighterMonday Kenya has unveiled a study that documents online job market activity based on data gathered from the platform’s database. The research further sh...

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SimpliFine launches new processing line to increase supply of locally produced potatoes

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2022

SimpliFine, a Kenyan integrated food producer offering locally sourced and manufactured food products across East Africa, has commissioned its new Individual Qu...

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Bolt launches Ksh. 81.4 Billion funding round as it seeks to accelerate expansion of Bolt Food services

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2022

Bolt has announced its largest funding round to fast-track the mission to enable more affordable and sustainable mobility options. Part of the funds will be use...

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Morris Maina has been appointed as the new CEO at TransUnion Africa

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2022

TransUnion Africa, an information and insights company, has announced the appointment of Morris Maina as chief executive officer (CEO) of the company’s operatio...

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Reprieve for motorists as High Court suspends 50% increase in car insurance premiums

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2022

The High Court has suspended the proposed 50% increase in car insurance premiums and the downgrading insurance of certain categories of motor vehicles from thei...

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Huawei set to launch new tablets, nova 9 phone & wearables in the Kenyan market

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2022

Huawei Mobile Kenya has announced plans to introduce three new products in the market in the first quarter of the year. The lined up products set for launch inc...

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Mr. Green Africa secures funding from Dow in a bid to address plastic waste management gaps in Africa

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2022

Dow, a materials science company, has invested in Mr. Green Africa, a recycling company in Africa, to make it  a Certified B Corporation. The investment aims to...

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The Angaza Awards reveals the top 10 women to watch in banking & finance

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2022

The Angaza Awards: Women to Watch in Banking and Finance program has announced the list of Top 10 women shaping Africa’s financial services sector. The list was...

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LG launches new smart ovens built to reduce cooking time & save energy

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2022

LG Electronics has unveiled two new smart kitchen appliances set to simplify the task of managing and maintaining homes from a cost and convenience perspective....

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Applications for the Realness Institute Episodic Lab & DET training for filmmakers has been extended to 21st January

Grace MathekaJanuary 12, 2022

Deadline for applications to the Realness Institute Episodic Lab and Development Executive Traineeship has been extended to 21st January from the previous deadl...

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Tips that can help you advertise your products better

Samson NderiJanuary 12, 2022

Today the Internet is the main platform for business promotion. All products that are in demand among a wide audience are presented in the global network. From ...

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San Ramon Carbon Neutral Foundation launches the Healing Trees initiative in remembrance of lives lost to COVID-19

Grace MathekaJanuary 12, 2022

The San Ramon Carbon Neutral Foundation has partnered with other global organizations to develop a movement that seeks to provide healing and hope to people thr...

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US issues level 3 travel advisory on Kenya, a few weeks after Dubai ban

Grace MathekaJanuary 11, 2022

The United States of America has imposed a level three travel advisory on Kenya, downgrading it from the much safer level one category it was accorded last year...

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Kenya issues 7 day suspension on all inbound & transit passenger flights from the UAE

Grace MathekaJanuary 11, 2022

Kenya has suspended all inbound and transit passenger flights from the United Arabs Emirates for seven days effective January 10th, for an initial period of sev...

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KAM embraces the 15% power tariff reduction, states that it will boost local manufacturing

Grace MathekaJanuary 11, 2022

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has welcomed the 15% reduction in power tariffs in the country gazetted on 7th January, 2022. In a statement releas...

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13,000 pupils in Laisamis to benefit from food relief donated by the Lake Turkana Wind Power company

Grace MathekaJanuary 11, 2022

The Lake Turkana Wind Power company (LTWP) has launched a two month Emergency Food Relief program set to benefit about 13,000 primary school pupils. The program...

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Kenya Railways runs first successful trial cargo train on SGR/MGR link line

Grace MathekaJanuary 11, 2022

Kenya Railways has conducted its first trial freight train on the newly constructed link connecting the Standard Gauge Railway and Meter Gauge Railway in Naivas...

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Section of Lang’ata Road to be closed for 6 days to allow for T-Mall flyover erection

Grace MathekaJanuary 11, 2022

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced that a section of Lang’ata Road, at the T-Mall roundabout, will experience traffic disruptions. This...

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Garden City Business Park reaches 93% occupancy after CCI Group & Max International tenancy

Grace MathekaJanuary 11, 2022

The Garden City Business Park is now at 93% occupancy. The occupancy rate was boosted following the leasing of office space by CCI Group, a Business Process Out...

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Team Tusker Malt emerges top at the recently held Davis Cup Polo tournament

Grace MathekaJanuary 10, 2022

Team Tusker Malt was the winner of the recently held Davis Cup Polo tournament held at the Nairobi Polo Club grounds. The team was playing off handicap 2.5 and ...

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Equity Group launches Equity Life Assurance as it diversifies to insurance

Grace MathekaJanuary 10, 2022

Equity Life Assurance (ELAK) which is fully owned by Equity Group Insurance Holdings has received a life insurance license to operate as an insurance provider i...

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Equity Bank Uganda admits first cohort of 123 top performing scholars to its Leaders Program

Grace MathekaJanuary 10, 2022

Equity Bank Uganda has launched the Equity Leaders Program (ELP) by admitting its first cohort of 123 top performing scholars. The scholars are from the 43 Dist...

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Prudential Africa is the official insurance partner for AFCON 2021

Grace MathekaJanuary 10, 2022

Prudential Africa has been confirmed as the official insurance partner of the 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2021. This is after the insuranc...

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LG showcases AI & Bots enabled innovations at CES 2022

Grace MathekaJanuary 10, 2022

LG Electronics has introduced a series of innovations at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2022 set to offer customers a personalized experience across its ho...

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KenGen completes Phase 1 of the 25 acres Ngong Forest restoration project

Grace MathekaJanuary 10, 2022

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has completed Phase One of the 25 acres Ngong Forest Restoration project which commenced in October 2018. The proj...

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Mastercard podcast shows how financial inclusion is creating an equitable future for all

Grace MathekaJanuary 10, 2022

Mastercard is bringing awareness to some of the world's most critical issues through an innovative podcast series titled Journey to One Billion. The podcast fea...

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Qatar Airways Cargo receives IATA CEIV Live Animals certification

Grace MathekaJanuary 8, 2022

Qatar Airways Cargo has announced that its strict adherence to the highest standards and relevant regulations has been accredited with the CEIV Live Animals cer...

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Orange holds Pan-African football tournaments in a bid to drive positive change among the youth

Grace MathekaJanuary 8, 2022

Orange has been holding a series of Orange Sponsors Change regional football tournaments across its footprint. The tournaments are enabling 12-13 year olds to p...

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EABC calls for EAC partner states to mutually recognize COVID-19 test and vaccination certificates

Grace MathekaJanuary 8, 2022

The East African Business Council (EABC) has urged EAC partner states to adopt and implement an EAC coordinated approach on COVID-19. This, according to EABC wi...

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Hisense plans to launch their L9G TriChroma Laser TV in the African market this year

Grace MathekaJanuary 8, 2022

Hisense, an electronic appliances company, recently showcased its 8K resolution laser display technology solution and ULED 8K Mini-LED series at the Consumer El...

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KCB partners with Nakuru County Government in a bid to support MSMEs

Grace MathekaJanuary 8, 2022

KCB Bank has set aside about Ksh. 800 million to support thousands of MSMEs and cooperatives in Nakuru County to help them weather the effects of the COVID-19 p...

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Simba Corp delivers 100 additional Mahindra Scorpio pick-ups to the National Police Service

Grace MathekaJanuary 8, 2022

The National Police Service recently received 100 new Mahindra Scorpio pick-up vehicles during a hand-over ceremony held at the Simba Corp Headquarters along Mo...

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China to soon appoint special envoy for the Horn of Africa region

Grace MathekaJanuary 8, 2022

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has announced that China will name a special envoy for the Horn of Africa region. Wang Yi made the announcement while on a tour...

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Reprieve for Kenyans as power cost reduces by 15% following President Uhuru Kenyatta’s directive

Grace MathekaJanuary 8, 2022

The Ministry of Energy has announced a 15% reduction in power tariffs. The announcement was made via the Kenya Gazette of 7th January, 2022 notice, covering the...

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Regina Mbugua & Beatrice Muriuki among 13 winners feted at the 2021 Merck Foundation MARS Awards

Grace MathekaJanuary 7, 2022

The Merck Foundation has recognized 13 winners from 8 African countries for the best African Women Researchers and best Young African Researchers categories at ...

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CEO Fridays: A conversation with Dr. Maria Bayerl on facial anesthetics & her plan to open a practice in Kenya

Grace MathekaJanuary 7, 2022

Over the recent years, reports have shown that the number of people getting cosmetic procedures has risen steadily. We find that more and more men and women are...

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Kenya Rugby Shujaa 7s in training ahead of the HSBC World Sevens series

Grace MathekaJanuary 7, 2022

The Kenya Rugby National Men’s Sevens team, Shujaa, is currently training at the Kasarani National stadium for the two Spain legs of the HSBC World Sevens Serie...

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Nissan celebrates 35 years of Sunderland production with the 100% electric LEAF-powered Bluebird

Grace MathekaJanuary 7, 2022

Nissan has commissioned a special conversion of the Nissan Bluebird, the first car off the factory's production line in 1986. This is as the company commemorate...

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Huawei extends its offers on selected devices in all retail stores

Grace MathekaJanuary 7, 2022

Huawei Mobile Kenya has extended its offers on various products as the year begins. Some of the products on offer are the wearables targeting fitness beginners ...

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The High Court has declined to suspend car insurance premium rate increase

Grace MathekaJanuary 6, 2022

Tough times are on the horizon for motor vehicle owners in Kenya as underwriters adjust the rates for comprehensive insurance upwards. The premiums rates applic...

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