Pariti secures Ksh. 321 million seed funding to develop startup ecosystems in emerging markets

Grace MathekaDecember 6, 2021

Pariti, a Kenya-based community focused marketplace for digital infrastructure has raised Ksh. 321 million (USD 2.85 million) seed funding. The seed round wa...

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Penda Health partners with Kasha Technologies to improve customers’ access to contraceptives

Grace MathekaDecember 6, 2021

Penda Health, a healthcare solutions provider, has partnered with Kasha Technologies to increase access to its contraceptive products via the Kasha digital plat...

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Idris Muktar & Mercy Adhiambo Orengo named among Foreign Press Correspondents 2021 scholarship awardees

Grace MathekaDecember 6, 2021

Kenya's Idris Muktar and Mercy Adhiambo Orengo are among the recipients for the 2021 Foreign Press Correspondents scholarship award. The Association and Club...

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Safaricom kicks off the ‘Pokea Uteo wa Furaha’ Christmas campaign to reward customers during the festive season

Grace MathekaDecember 6, 2021

To commemorate this year's Christmas celebrations, Safaricom has launched its month-long Christmas campaign dubbed Pokea Uteo Wa Furaha. The campaign seeks to d...

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CBK has approved ViewTech’s mobile payment operations in Kenya

Grace MathekaDecember 6, 2021

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has given ViewTech Limited the go ahead to carry out payment services in the Kenyan market. The approval paves the way for the f...

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OPPO to release its premium Snapdragon mobile powered smartphone in 2022

Grace MathekaDecember 6, 2021

OPPO has announced plans to release a new flagship smartphone powered by the new premium Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform in Q1 2022. The announcement was mad...

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The Government has officially commissioned the European Union CBRN risk mitigation offices in Nairobi

Grace MathekaDecember 6, 2021

The Regional Secretariat for Eastern and Central Africa (ECA) of the European Union (EU) Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Risk Mitigation C...

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Kenya – DRC Trade Mission kicks off in Kinshasa, with over 2,000 delegates in attendance

Grace MathekaDecember 6, 2021

The DRC Vice-Prime Minister, H.E Eve Bazaiba, recently officially opened the Kenya – DRC Trade Mission 2021, a 15 day business networking initiative. The Trade ...

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Microsoft launches Team Essentials for SMEs, retailing at Ksh. 448

Grace MathekaDecember 6, 2021

Microsoft has officially launched Teams Essentials, a Microsoft Teams solution designed for small-midsize businesses (SMBs). The solution is currently available...

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MYDAWA receives a Ksh. 135 million grant to scale PrEP services in the fight against HIV/AIDS

Grace MathekaDecember 6, 2021

MyDawa, a Kenyan ePharmacy company, has received a Ksh. 135 million (USD 1.2 million) grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The grant is aimed at in...

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Rising star Alma releases new single titled ‘No DNA’

Grace MathekaDecember 6, 2021

Kenya's fast rising sensation Alma has released her latest single titled No DNA via her management Digital Underground Africa. Alma showcases her impressive rap...

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Cloud Productivity Solutions launches new SME Boost product in a bid to digitise businesses

Grace MathekaDecember 4, 2021

In collaboration with Microsoft 365 Business, Cloud Productivity Solutions has launched the SME Boost solution that seeks to transform the way modern businesses...

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Faulu Bank partners with NGO Council in a bid to grow deposits

Grace MathekaDecember 4, 2021

Faulu Bank has signed an agreement with the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Council in an aim to mobilize affordable deposits and its Non-Funded Income (NFI...

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MoH rolls out COVID-19 vaccination drive for about 40,500 women traders & long distance truckers at Kenya’s border entry points

Grace MathekaDecember 4, 2021

The Government of Kenya through the Ministries of Health (MOH) and the East African Community (MEAC), has kicked off a COVID-19 vaccination in Busia. The drive ...

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CS Mucheru launches ICT Talent Cultivation Whitepaper in a bid to drive job creation in the digital economy

Grace MathekaDecember 3, 2021

Ministry of ICT’s Cabinet Secretary Joseph Mucheru has officiated the ICT Talent Cultivation for Kenya’s Digital economy whitepaper through a joint partnership ...

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Toyota unveils the LC300 series Land Cruiser in the Kenyan market

Grace MathekaDecember 3, 2021

Toyota Kenya has launched the 3.3 liter diesel and 3.5 liter petrol V6 engines Land Cruiser 300 series. The series will have three options, the GX-R, VX-R and G...

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Nokia smartphones that you can purchase for less than Ksh. 20,000

Grace MathekaDecember 3, 2021

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic causing rough economic disruptions, many people have been forced to cut down costs on their primary and secondary needs, incl...

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Huawei launches the nova Y60 smartphone in the Kenyan market, to retail at Ksh. 22,999

Grace MathekaDecember 3, 2021

Huawei Mobile Kenya has officially launched the Huawei nova Y60 that will be retailing at Ksh. 22,999. The Huawei nova Y series is designed enable consumers to ...

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Boomplay offers artistes business tips at the second edition of its Artistes Forum

Grace MathekaDecember 3, 2021

Boomplay recently hosted the second edition of the Artistes Forum themed Get Streamed & Get Paid: Making Revenue from Digital Streaming at the Serena Hotel ...

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UAP Old mutual partners with Malipo Circles to give ‘chamas’ up to Ksh. 500,000 funeral cover benefits

Grace MathekaDecember 3, 2021

UAP Old Mutual has signed an agreement with Malipo Circles, a financial management app, to launch a digital last expense cover for informal groups popularly kno...

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KTN News to screen Boniface Mwangi’s award winning film ‘Softie’ on Jamhuri Day

Grace MathekaDecember 3, 2021

The Standard Group has announced that its TV station KTN News will show the theatrical 82-minute version of the documentary Softie on Jamhuri Day, 12th December...

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TikTok launches its refreshed interactive online transparency centre

Grace MathekaDecember 3, 2021

TikTok has launched its refreshed online transparency centre as part of its commitment to transparency and accountability. The updated centre will incorporate a...

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MPESA Foundation launches Daktari Smart telemedicine initiative in Lamu county

Grace MathekaDecember 3, 2021

The MPESA Foundation has launched Daktari Smart, a telemedicine initiative in Lamu county, in partnership with Gertrude’s Hospital Foundation. The program ta...

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You can now watch the Oscar-nominated film ‘Subira’ on Showmax

Grace MathekaDecember 3, 2021

Subira is story that follows Subira, (Brenda Wairimu, Monica, Disconnect), a free-spirited Muslim girl who struggles against traditions to live out her dream of...

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Mabati-Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African literature announces 2021 shortlisted manuscripts

Grace MathekaDecember 3, 2021

The Mabati-Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African Literature has announced the 2021 shortlisted manuscripts. The Prize is supported by Mabati Rolling Mills, ALAF T...

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SemaBOX to host PODEXNBO event in a bid to promote podcasting in Kenya

Grace MathekaDecember 3, 2021

SemaBOX has announced that they will be hosting the #PODEXNBO 2021 to bring together different creatives from the podcasting field. The event will take place at...

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KCB has withdrawn its acquisition bid for ABC Tanzania, citing regulatory challenges

Grace MathekaDecember 3, 2021

The Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Group has terminated its plan to acquire a 100% stake in African Banking Corporation Tanzania (BancABC) from London-listed Atlas...

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Users in India will soon be able to book Uber rides on WhatsApp

Grace MathekaDecember 3, 2021

Uber has announced that users in India will soon be able to book a ride directly through WhatsApp. To this end, Uber will be rolling out a feature which will...

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Mastercard partners with Meta to support digitization of SMEs in MEA region

Grace MathekaDecember 3, 2021

Mastercard is collaborating with Meta to support the digitization and growth of SMEs across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The two companies will o...

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Sauti Sol, Nikita Kering’, Bensoul & Nyashinski among top streamed Kenyan artists according to Spotify’s Wrapped

Grace MathekaDecember 3, 2021

Spotify has unveiled Wrapped, its annual compilation of the top artists, albums, songs and playlists of the year as streamed by users on the platform. In 202...

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DriveWealth partners with Hisa Technologies to enable Kenyans to invest in fractional shares of U.S equities

Grace MathekaDecember 3, 2021

DriveWealth, a fractional investing and embedded finance company, has partnered with Hisa Technologies, a wealth management platform, to enable fractional tradi...

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Infinix has launched a Christmas promotion to reward its loyal customers

Grace MathekaDecember 3, 2021

Infinix is rewarding up to 50 lucky shoppers both new and existing customers all month long. Gifts up for grabs include speed bikes, home appliances and many mo...

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President Uhuru Kenyatta has awarded an official city charter to Nakuru

Grace MathekaDecember 3, 2021

President Uhuru Kenyatta has awarded a city charter to Nakuru, making it the fourth city in Kenya after Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu. This comes after the Nation...

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Equity Bank named among Africa’s Most Valuable Brands in 2021 Brand Finance Report

Grace MathekaDecember 3, 2021

Equity Bank has been featured in the Africa's Most Valuable Brands ranking conducted by the Brand Finance Report 2021. Equity's value jumped 8.3% compared to la...

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Government issues directive for African grey parrots owners to get registered by KWS

Grace MathekaDecember 2, 2021

The Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, Najib Balala, has issued a 45 day amnesty for persons in possession of birds of the species Afri...

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EABC partners with the Inter-University Council for East Africa to provide internship placements for students across EAC countries

Grace MathekaDecember 2, 2021

The East African Business Council (EABC) has reached an agreement with the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) to spur job creation for graduates i...

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Isuzu East Africa to deliver 80 vehicles to the Kenya Police under vehicle leasing program

Grace MathekaDecember 2, 2021

The National Police Service has received of 39 out of 80, 7 seater Isuzu mu-X vehicles from Isuzu East Africa in a leasing deal aimed at boosting police operati...

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UNICEF partners with Liquid to connect schools to the internet across Africa

Grace MathekaDecember 2, 2021

UNICEF and Liquid Intelligent Technologies have partnered to support Giga’s work in connecting school in Africa to the internet. The move aims to give the youth...

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NCBA finances National Police Service car leasing deal

Grace MathekaDecember 2, 2021

NCBA Bank has released Ksh. 600 million towards the National Police Service (NPS) vehicle leasing deal in partnership with Isuzu East Africa. The leasing dea...

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Equity Bank launches its Leaders Program in Rwanda

Grace MathekaDecember 2, 2021

The Equity Leaders Program operating under Equity Group Foundation's (EGF) Education and Leadership Development Pillar has launched in Rwanda. The program has s...

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4G Capital Partners with CGAP to develop financial stress early warning system

Grace MathekaDecember 1, 2021

4G Capital Group, a technology financial inclusion company, has partnered with the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) on developing a new tool. The to...

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Here is how Kenyans can apply for a US Green Card

Grace MathekaDecember 1, 2021

A Green Card is a permit allowing immigrants to permanently live and work in the United States Of America. Green card holders are known as permanent residents. ...

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