Kenya Airways to start operating additional Nairobi to London flights as from October 11th

Grace MathekaOctober 8, 2021

Kenya Airways has announced that it will start operating additional flights from Kenya to the United Kingdom beginning October 11th. This follows Kenya's remova...

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PCK & Swift Lab have partnered to launch a drone delivery service in Kenya

Grace MathekaOctober 8, 2021

The Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) has entered into a 3-year deal with Swift Lab, a drone manufacturing company, to roll out drone-based delivery services co...

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Tanzania’s Abdulrazak Gurnah has been awarded the 2021 Nobel Prize for Literature

Grace MathekaOctober 8, 2021

Tanzanian novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah has won the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature for what the Swedish Academy termed as "his uncompromising and compassionate pen...

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KRU holds talks with Nyandarua County in a bid to grow the game at grassroots level

Grace MathekaOctober 8, 2021

The County Government of Nyandarua led by H.E. Governor Francis Kimemia recently held consultations with officials from the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) led by Vice ...

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Safaricom sponsors Maxine Wahome with an additional Ksh. 2 Million

Grace MathekaOctober 8, 2021

Safaricom has announced an extension of their sponsorship for female rally star Maxine Wahome with an additional Ksh. 2 million. The sponsorship amount will ...

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Goodlife Pharmacy partners Glovo with in a bid to tap into the online market

Grace MathekaOctober 8, 2021

Goodlife Pharmacy has inked a deal with Glovo, an e-commerce platform, to enable more convenient, simpler and safer online purchases. Following the deal, Goodli...

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‘The Tusker Oktobafest’ beer festival to kick off at K1 Klubhouse, the Carnivore, Quiver and Ibury Lounge this weekend

Grace MathekaOctober 8, 2021

The Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has announced the return of the Tusker beer festival, the #TuskerOktobafest 2021. The month-long cultural festival aims to ...

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TLcom Capital has launched the 3rd edition of the Africa Tech Female Founders Summit

Grace MathekaOctober 8, 2021

TLcom Capital, an Africa-focused venture capital firm has officially launched the 2021 Africa Tech Female Founder Summit to be held virtually on Wednesday 13th ...

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CDC Group has committed Ksh. 11 Billion to African Development Partners Fund III

Grace MathekaOctober 7, 2021

The CDC Group, a UK development finance institution and impact investor, has announced a Ksh. 11 billion (USD 100 million) commitment to African Development Par...

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Finplus Group has been selected for the inaugural Google Black Founders Fund

Grace MathekaOctober 7, 2021

The Finplus Group has been selected for the first ever Google Black Founders Fund in Africa. The funding program will see Google award up to Ksh. 11 million (US...

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Ian Fernandes has been appointed to the Engage BCW PR Agency Board of Directors

Grace MathekaOctober 7, 2021

Ian Fernandes, former CEO of Mediamax Networks, MD of Nation Broadcasting and Digital and MD of KTN has been appointed to the Board of Engage BCW, a Kenyan Publ...

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Kenya 15’s Rugby Men’s team to face Carling Champion’s Team on November 6

Grace MathekaOctober 7, 2021

The Kenya Rugby Men's team is set to show off its ambition in the XV-a-side game after being confirmed as the opponents in November's Champions Match. Kenya wil...

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Flying Doctors Society partners with M-PESA Foundation, UNFPA & Amref for a Fistula Program

Grace MathekaOctober 7, 2021

The Flying Doctors Society of Africa (FDSA) has partnered with the M-PESA Foundation, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Amref Kenya and International ...

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Makongeni residents protest against the demolition of Martin Luther Primary School

Grace MathekaOctober 7, 2021

Residents of Makongeni in Nairobi's Makadara Constituency have decried the demolition of Martin Luther Primary School’s workshop and classroom. The residents le...

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Sendy invests in Kamtar, a logistics company in a bid to accelerate Pan-African expansion plans

Grace MathekaOctober 7, 2021

Sendy, a Kenyan tech-logistics startup has announced completion of a strategic equity investment in Kamtar, a Francophone logistics platform. Following a rec...

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AstraZeneca partners with the Royal Academy of Engineering to support African health entrepreneurs

Grace MathekaOctober 7, 2021

AstraZeneca and the Royal Academy of Engineering have announced a new partnership to establish connections between African healthcare innovators and AstraZeneca...

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HMD Global has launched the Nokia T20 tablet in the Kenyan market

Grace MathekaOctober 7, 2021

HMD Global has unveiled the new Nokia T20 tablet as part of the new T-series in Kenya. The brand-new tablet has a range of versatile features and a long-lasting...

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AWIEF announces this year’s speakers for their conference to held in December

Grace MathekaOctober 7, 2021

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has announced the speakers for its 7th annual conference. The conference will host high-level ind...

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CIO100 Africa Awards targets to receive over 500 entries from across Africa

Grace MathekaOctober 7, 2021

The CIO100 Awards has expanded to cover the whole African continent with a target of over 500 entries for the upcoming tech excellence awards scheduled for Nove...

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Afrozons Dubai Sound Off to gift 70 Afrobeat fans with a dream trip to Dubai

Grace MathekaOctober 7, 2021

70 Afrobeat fans will have the chance to win a dream trip to Dubai courtesy of the Afrozons Dubai Sound off, a premier travel experience, Dubai Tourism and Afro...

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Afri-Plastics Challenge is calling out for innovative ideas to reduce plastic use in SSA

Grace MathekaOctober 7, 2021

The Afri-Plastics Challenge has launched its second strand dubbed Creating Solutions. This edition invites individuals or organizations with a new or early-stag...

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DPI secures Ksh. 99 Billion in funding, to invest in innovation-led companies across Africa

Grace MathekaOctober 7, 2021

Development Partners International (DPI), an African investment firm, has announced that the African Development Partners III Fund (ADP III), has exceeded its K...

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Mwaniki Sam & Wala Amakove among winners of the 2021 Facebook Community Accelerator Program in Africa

Grace MathekaOctober 7, 2021

Facebook has announced the winners of the 2021 Facebook Community Accelerator Program, highlighting the 13 Facebook community leaders from Kenya, Nigeria and So...

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The Government has declared Monday 11th October as a Public Holiday

Samson NderiOctober 6, 2021

The Ministry of Interior & Coordination of National Government in line with the provisions of Section 2 and 4 of the Public Holidays Act (Cap 110) has decla...

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WHO has approved the Mosquirix Malaria vaccine

Grace MathekaOctober 6, 2021

The World Health Organization (WHO) has given the greenlight for the use of Mosquirix, the world's first malaria vaccine for children living in sub-Saharan Afri...

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Khetia Drapers to merge operations with Society Stores supermarkets

Grace MathekaOctober 6, 2021

Khetia Drapers, a retail company in Kenya, has announced that it is merging the management of Society Stores retail chain to unlock value and accrue benefits fo...

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BLAZE by Safaricom sponsors 2021 National Science and Technology Exhibition to the tune of Ksh. 9 million

Grace MathekaOctober 6, 2021

The 2021 edition of the annual four-day National Science and Technology Exhibition for Secondary school students has officially kicked off. The Exhibition was o...

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More people in SSA are shopping online according to latest AppsFlyer Report

Grace MathekaOctober 6, 2021

AppsFlyer, a marketing measurement and experience platform, has released the 2021 edition of its State of eCommerce App Marketing report. The report outlines ke...

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Rugby Africa Cup Women’s 15s tournament slated for 9th-17th October in Tunisia

Grace MathekaOctober 6, 2021

The Rugby Africa Cup Women’s 15s tournament is set to take place from 9th to 17th October this year at the Stade de Rugby d’El Menzah in Tunis, Tunisia. Tuni...

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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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10 important questions to ask before taking out a personal loan

Grace MathekaOctober 6, 2021

For most people, personal loans can provide an affordable alternative to credit cards and help you finance different projects or purchases while saving on inter...

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Co-impact Fund opens applications to the Gender Fund to support women leadership

Grace MathekaOctober 6, 2021

Co-Impact, a global philanthropic collaborative, has committed to raise and deploy Ksh. 110.5 billion ($1 billion), through its Gender Fund. The Fund will work ...

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Magical Kenya Tourism Expo 2021 officially kicks off

Grace MathekaOctober 6, 2021

The ongoing vaccination drive in the country is expected to enhance the level of confidence on safe travels among visitors into the country. Tourism and Wild...

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Gearbox & EU partner to train engineers in Kenya; applications open

Grace MathekaOctober 6, 2021

Gearbox has partnered with the European Union (EU) to create the Gearbox Challenge. The GearBox Challenge is a 2 month scholarship programme for 26 candidates w...

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Thuraya WE now offers affordable pre-paid packages for personal communication in remote areas

Grace MathekaOctober 6, 2021

With the rise in  demand for corporate applications to support remote operations, Thuraya Telecommunications and IEC Telecom have partnered to introduce new cap...

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The Digital Media Incubator is calling out to digital artists for applications

Grace MathekaOctober 5, 2021

The Digital Media Incubator in collaboration with Goethe-Institut, Jenga CCI, and the GIZ are calling out for applications. The Incubator program aims to mentor...

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Airtel Money partners with Flutterwave to enhance payment options for businesses

Grace MathekaOctober 5, 2021

Airtel Money has announced a partnership with Flutterwave, a payments solution company, to expand its mobile money services to businesses in Eastern Africa. ...

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Eric Musyoka to produce music on Showmax’s upcoming drama series, ‘Famous’

Grace MathekaOctober 5, 2021

Veteran Kenyan music producer Eric Musyoka has signed a deal to oversee music production for Famous, Showmax’s upcoming drama. Created and directed by Enos O...

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Pandora Papers, inside President Uhuru’s offshore assets

Grace MathekaOctober 5, 2021

A huge leak of financial papers dubbed Pandora Papers recently revealed that President Uhuru Kenyatta's family secretly owns a network of offshore companies for...

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Microsoft launches Windows 11, Windows 10 users to get a free upgrade

Grace MathekaOctober 5, 2021

Microsoft has officially launched the Windows 11 Operating System. The free upgrade will begin rolling out to eligible Windows 10 PCs and PCs that come pre-load...

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Huawei holds the 2021 East Africa BFSI Summit to discuss the impact of Digital Transformation within the fintech industry

Grace MathekaOctober 5, 2021

C-level Executives, industry experts, policymakers and government officials have converged at the Huawei 2021 East Africa BFSI Summit. The summit aims to addres...

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