Kakuzi unveils team to steer its Sexual Harassment Awareness Reporting and Prevention program

Grace MathekaSeptember 21, 2021

Kakuzi, a Kenyan agricultural company has unveiled a team among its employees to spearhead their Sexual Harassment Awareness Reporting and Prevention (SHARP) pr...

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KBL unveils new Gilbey’s Mixed Berries gin in a bid to grow market share in Kenya

Grace MathekaSeptember 21, 2021

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has launched a new brand of gin, the Gilbey’s Mixed Berries. The new drink is a delicious blend of gin and mixed berries to cater ...

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Bollore emerges as the Best Cargo Transporter at the Kenya Ports Authority EAMA Awards

Grace MathekaSeptember 21, 2021

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) recently held its second East Africa Maritime Awards (EAMA) 2020 in Mombasa. The Awards aim to recognize industry’s outstanding ...

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South African healthtech Aviro Health secures funding for expansion

Grace MathekaSeptember 21, 2021

Aviro Health, a Cape Town-based healthtech has secured an undisclosed amount of funding in a pre-series A funding round led by ASISA ESD Fund managed by Edge Gr...

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Kenya & Ethiopia sign operations manual for Moyale one stop border post

Grace MathekaSeptember 21, 2021

Ethiopia and the Government of Kenya through the Ethiopia Customs Commission and the Border Control and Operation Coordination Committee have signed the Moyale-...

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June Gachui’s newest single ‘Crazy’ video is out now

Grace MathekaSeptember 21, 2021

Award-winning musician June Gachui has released a new single dubbed Crazy, about 5 years after the release of her debut album, Twenty years, which is available ...

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5 benefits of the Safaricom post pay plan

Grace MathekaSeptember 21, 2021

When it comes to mobile phone plans, there are two types that is postpaid and prepaid. Postpaid plans means that  one pays a fixed amount of money at the end of...

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Radisson Hotel Group announces a record year in Africa with 13 hotels and 2,500 rooms signed

Grace MathekaSeptember 21, 2021

The Radisson Hotel Group has announced a hotel expansion record in Africa with 13 hotels signed so far. This translates to a new hotel signed every 20 days. ...

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KEPSA survey indicates that Kenyans working online earn an average of Ksh. 20,774 per month

Grace MathekaSeptember 21, 2021

A national study on Digital and Digitally enabled work in Kenya has revealed that Kenyans working online earn an average of Ksh. 20,774 every month. The stud...

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Nominations for the 2022 Oslo Business for Peace Award are now open

Grace MathekaSeptember 20, 2021

The Business for Peace Foundation is seeking candidates for the 2022 Oslo Business for Peace Award. This is in partnership with the with the United Nations Glob...

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Emirates is recruiting 3,000 cabin crew & 500 airport services employees

Grace MathekaSeptember 20, 2021

Emirates has begun a worldwide campaign to recruit 3,000 cabin crew and 500 airport services employees to join its Dubai hub over the next six months. The recru...

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Kenya has been removed from the UK’s travel advisory red list countries

Grace MathekaSeptember 20, 2021

The United Kingdom has removed Kenya from the COVID-19 red-listed countries effective 4 a.m. September 22, 2021. The lifting of the travel advisory against Keny...

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Kitui County acquires 5 specially built Isuzu cattle carrier trucks to support livestock traders

Grace MathekaSeptember 20, 2021

Kitui County Governor Hon. Charity Ngilu has received five specially built Isuzu trucks for transporting cattle. The trucks, valued at Ksh. 11.7 million each, a...

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KQ offering 30% discounts for ticket prices to various destinations

Grace MathekaSeptember 18, 2021

Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced special ticket discounts of up to 30% to destinations across its network. The discount applies to tickets purchased by 24th Sep...

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Philip Lopokoiyit appointed ICEA Lion CEO & Principal Officer

Grace MathekaSeptember 17, 2021

ICEA Lion has appointment Philip Lopokoiyit as the new CEO and Principal Officer of the company following regulatory approval effective September 20, 2021. I...

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P&L Consulting and Instinctif Partners roll out offering for equity & debt issuers

Grace MathekaSeptember 17, 2021

Profit and Loss (P&L) Consulting and its international affiliate Instinctif Partners (IP) have rolled out a tailored Investor Relations offering for existin...

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UAP Old Mutual targets 1 million youth in new financial literacy program

Grace MathekaSeptember 17, 2021

The UAP Old Mutual Foundation has launched a new financial literacy program designed to reach an estimated 1 million young people. The program is also targeted ...

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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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