Safaricom Foundation commissions Ksh. 54 Million newborn Unit at the Kilifi County Hospital

Grace MathekaSeptember 17, 2021

Kilifi County Hospital has officially opened a newborn unit valued at over Ksh. 54 million. The new Newborn unit was built and equipped through a partnership be...

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Chevron in new AFAL lubricants licence & manufacturing deal

Grace MathekaSeptember 17, 2021

Chevron Brands International (Chevron) has partnered with AFAL Manufacturing Limited (AML) of the Tristar Group in a long-term license agreement. The agreement ...

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Nokia partners with ATU in a bid to speed up digital transformation in Kenya

Grace MathekaSeptember 17, 2021

Nokia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) to hasten digital transformation and the knowledge economy ...

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KEPSA begins COVID-19 vaccination exercise in support of Government efforts

Grace MathekaSeptember 17, 2021

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has named 55 locations where COVID-19 vaccinations will be hosted for private-sector employees, their families, and co...

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Bloggers Association of Kenya launches the 9th edition of the BAKE Awards 

Samson NderiSeptember 17, 2021

The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) has announced the launch of the BAKE Awards 2021. The launch also coincides with the submission phase of the competit...

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Kenya Breweries launches phase 2 of the Raising the Bar recovery program

Samson NderiSeptember 16, 2021

Kenya Breweries Limited through its brand Tusker has today kicked-off the second phase of the Raising the Bar recovery program targeting 850 bars and eateries a...

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Equity Bank receives two ISO Certifications on IT Service and Information Security Management Systems

Samson NderiSeptember 16, 2021

Equity Bank Kenya Limited has received two International Standards Certifications - ISO 20000 and ISO 27001 on IT Service and Information Security Management Sy...

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Jambojet commences flights to Lamu

Samson NderiSeptember 16, 2021

Jambojet a regional low-cost carrier has commenced operations to Lamu, becoming its fourth Coastal destination after Mombasa, Malindi and Ukunda.  The airlin...

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Tech review; the LG SNH5 Soundbar

Grace MathekaSeptember 16, 2021

Sound is everything. When watching a movie, listening to music or playing a game, the quality of sound matters a lot. The LG SNH5 is a heavy-duty, high quality ...

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Kwara emerges as a winner with the best pitch at Norrsken Impact Accelerator

Grace MathekaSeptember 16, 2021

Kenyan fintech startup, Kwara, has won the best pitch at the just concluded Norrsken Impact Accelerator program. Kwara emerged top at the eight-week program tha...

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Cellulant partners with Ecobank & KenTrade to enhance service delivery

Grace MathekaSeptember 16, 2021

To offer efficient and robust services to their customers, KenTrade has entered into a consortium partnership with Cellulant, Ecobank and GAINDE 2000. With this...

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Google partners with female MPs in Kenya in a bid to improve digital skills for women & girls

Grace MathekaSeptember 16, 2021

Google has announced a collaboration with the Kenyan Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) to improve gender equity, diversity and inclusion within organizat...

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Majid Al Futtaim agrees to lease out Shoprite Checkers Uganda’s Store

Grace MathekaSeptember 16, 2021

Majid Al Futtaim, a retail and leisure brand has announced that it has concluded an agreement with Shoprite Checkers Uganda. The terms of the agreement see the ...

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Ogilvy Africa appoints Ethel Kandiwo & Ibrahim Musoke to its leadership team in Zambia

Grace MathekaSeptember 16, 2021

Ogilvy Africa has appointed a new leadership team for its agency in Lusaka, Zambia. The appointment of the new team aims to further Ogilvy's network by strength...

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Jiji Africa has unveiled a new identity in continued rebranding initiative

Grace MathekaSeptember 15, 2021

Jiji, an online marketplace in Africa, has completed an extensive rebranding effort to align with accelerated company growth, development, and vision for the fu...

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CIC Group launches new Mediplan Insurance Cover for senior citizens

Grace MathekaSeptember 15, 2021

CIC Group has launched a new medical cover dubbed Seniors Mediplan targeting senior citizens from the age of 60 years. While the joining age is capped at 80 yea...

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LG expands retail network with new shop at Thika Road Mall

Grace MathekaSeptember 15, 2021

LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled a new branch at the Thika Road Mall as it steps up a campaign to take its products and services closer to consumers. The new...

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KeNIA partners with Villgro Africa to launch a healthcare innovation program for Kenyans

Grace MathekaSeptember 15, 2021

The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) in partnership with Villgro Africa have launched a program call for healthcare innovators. The program aims to impr...

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KCB Bank commits to Global Lion Conservation campaign

Grace MathekaSeptember 15, 2021

KCB Bank has unveiled a life-size lion sculpture as part of its programme that seeks to raise funds to protect wildlife and their natural habitats. The sculptur...

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An interview with Gopher Ogembo on what differentiates the Nokia phone brand from the competition

Samson NderiSeptember 15, 2021

In a bid to find out more about HMD Global which took over the manufacturing of Nokia phones, we had a sit down with Gopher Ogembo who is the Senior Business ...

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‘Obama: In Pursuit of a more Perfect Union’ is now available on Showmax

Grace MathekaSeptember 14, 2021

HBO’s Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union is now available on Showmax. The documentary showcases the personal and political journey of former President Ba...

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Infinix launches the ZERO X Pro smartphone in London

Grace MathekaSeptember 14, 2021

Infinix held its long awaited Infinix Presents: See Beyond online webinar event at the Royal Observatory Greenwich in London. The online event is part of the co...

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IFC launches competition for local businesses in Kakuma & Kalobeyei

Grace MathekaSeptember 14, 2021

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) in partnership with the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) have launched a competition for local businesses in ...

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Safaricom sponsors the Kenyan Deaflympics Team to a tune of Ksh. 1 million

Grace MathekaSeptember 14, 2021

Safaricom has announced a Ksh. 1 million sponsorship support for the Kenyan team representing the country at the ongoing Deaflympics Ball Games Qualifiers. T...

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KAM kicks off county level drive to increase women participation in industry

Grace MathekaSeptember 14, 2021

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) recently launched its county-focused drive to increase the participation of women in industry. The drive will be co...

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Credit Bank partners with Kenya Diaspora Alliance in a bid to offer them banking solutions

Samson NderiSeptember 14, 2021

Credit Bank plc has entered into a partnership deal with the Kenya Diaspora Alliance through which the bank will provide a bouquet of solutions in order to empo...

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Finserve Africa emerges as best in E-Commerce category at the 3rd Edition of the Kenya E- Commerce Awards

Samson NderiSeptember 14, 2021

Finserve Africa, a subsidiary of the Equity Group has been named the best in E-commerce - Banking/Financial and Insurance Services Gold Category at the 3rd Edit...

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Here are 5 exercises that are perfect for the elderly

cynthiaSeptember 14, 2021

As time goes by, our parents who were once energetic and full of life are getting older. With age comes many aches and pains as well as ailments. However, the...

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Betika formally launches the 3rd edition of the GrandPa Football tournament in Kibera

Grace MathekaSeptember 13, 2021

Betika has announced that it is the official sponsor for the 3rd edition of the GrandPa tournament that will be held in Kibera, dubbed Betika Na GrandPa 1 Milli...

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Absa Bank to sponsor the KipKeino Classic to a tune of Ksh. 20 million

Grace MathekaSeptember 13, 2021

Following the conclusion of the World Athletics Diamond League Series in Zurich, attention now turns to the Continental Tour Gold Series whose final stop for 20...

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JKUAT hosts the first edition of the Maser Sports Festival

Grace MathekaSeptember 13, 2021

Last weekend Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) hosted a rugby tournament. The event dubbed JKUAT 7s brought together teams from dif...

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Jambojet launches flights to Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Samson NderiSeptember 13, 2021

Jambojet has launched flights to North Kivu Province Capital, Goma in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. It becomes the first low-cost carrier to fly the...

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NCPB partners with Digifarm Kenya to enhance farmers’ access to post-harvest services

Grace MathekaSeptember 13, 2021

The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has entered into an agreement with Safaricom’s DigiFarm Kenya to enable small-scale farmers in Kenya access post-h...

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5 reasons why it is important for senior citizens to exercise

cynthiaSeptember 13, 2021

A senior citizen can be described as an older adult who has retired and is above 60 years of age. As one gets older, their metabolism starts slowing down and as...

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Tatu City partners with BuildHer to create jobs for women

Grace MathekaSeptember 11, 2021

Tatu City has partnered with Buildher, a technical training program for construction artisans that trains women and actively promotes sector-wide gender inclusi...

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Lerionka Tiampati resigns as CEO of KTDA amid controversial tea sector reforms

Grace MathekaSeptember 10, 2021

Lerionka Tiampati, the CEO of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has resigned less than three months after he was sent on compulsory leave by the new KTDA ...

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Toyota Kenya recalls select brand models sold between 2001 and 2016 over faulty airbags

Grace MathekaSeptember 10, 2021

Toyota Kenya has issued an urgent recall for a select number of Toyota models sold between 2001 and 2016. The recall comes as the company seeks to address airba...

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Microsoft and Linkedin partner to enhance the hybrid work experience

Samson NderiSeptember 10, 2021

Microsoft and LinkedIn have announced several new features and product innovation to help companies transition to hybrid work. As organizations across the gl...

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Plan International Kenya launches 5 year plan aimed at ending teenage pregnancies

Samson NderiSeptember 9, 2021

Plan International Kenya has today launched its new 5-year Country Strategy aiming to reach 2.75 million children and young people with the goal of ending teena...

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Mahali Mzuri has been named the world’s number 1 Hotel

Grace MathekaSeptember 9, 2021

The Virgin company property, Mahali Mzuri, has bagged two coveted awards in this year's Travel and Leisure World's Best Awards 2021. The World's Best Hotel and ...

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Safaricom Ethiopia appoints 11 members including 4 Kenyans to its Executive Committee

Grace MathekaSeptember 9, 2021

Safaricom Ethiopia has named a new team as part of its Executive Committee, just days after the company embarked on a nationwide staff recruitment drive. The...

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George Oyuga has been appointed as Head of Umbrella and Retail Solutions for Zamara Group

Grace MathekaSeptember 9, 2021

The Zamara Group has announced George Oyuga as the Group's new Head of Umbrella and Retail Solutions. Mr. Oyuga takes over from Antony Kilavi who held the posit...

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