Bolt secures Ksh. 78 Billion investment to expand its transportation network in Africa & Europe

Grace MathekaAugust 3, 2021

Bolt, an on-demand mobility platform, has raised Ksh. 78 billion funding to accelerate the expansion of its existing mobility and delivery products across its A...

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Why the Huawei Band 6 series is an essential wearable in today’s world

Grace MathekaAugust 3, 2021

Huawei Mobile recently launched the Huawei Band 6 series in the Kenyan market. The band series is currently retailing at Ksh. 6,999 in all retail stores across ...

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Wapi Pay, a Kenyan startup has raised Ksh. 239 Million in a bid to scale up payments between Africa and Asia

Samson NderiAugust 3, 2021

Wapi Pay, a Kenyan startup  has raised Ksh. 239 Million in pre-seed funding to scale up global payments and remittances between Africa and Asia. Making internat...

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Ogilvy Africa has appointed Sumanta Ganguly as the new Chief Strategy Officer

Samson NderiAugust 3, 2021

Ogilvy Africa has today announced the appointment of Sumanta Ganguly as the new Chief Strategy Officer for the region. Sumanta joins Ogilvy Africa from Mulle...

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How to subscribe to Skiza Tunes on your phone

Grace MathekaAugust 3, 2021

Since the launch of Skiza Tunes by Safaricom in 2009, subscribers have been entertaining their callers with a song of their choice before they pick up. Safarico...

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Emirates introduces flexible payment options for Kenyan travellers

Grace MathekaAugust 3, 2021

Emirates has introduced additional flexible payment options for Kenyan travellers, offering them a better real-time user experience on the airline’s website and...

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Safaricom has increased Artist’s earning from Skiza tunes to 40% in a bid to support the creative industry

Grace MathekaAugust 3, 2021

Safaricom has announced an increase in Skiza revenue share for artists and content creators by 33%. Following the revenue increase, more than 20,000 artists and...

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Mizizi Africa has been named the most affordable housing developer in Kenya

Grace MathekaAugust 3, 2021

Mizizi Africa Homes has emerged top in the Top score brands Real Estate Awards 2021. The developer has been recognized as the most affordable mid-plan housing c...

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CEO Fridays: Old Mutual’s Thobile Tshabalala on how Sisonke is changing lives

Grace MathekaAugust 2, 2021

Early this year, Old Mutual launched the Sisonke competition aimed at creating awareness and rewarding impactful community initiatives in Africa. The Sisonke...

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KAM has expressed concern over the impact of implementation of the Finance Act 2021 on manufacturing

Grace MathekaAugust 2, 2021

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has called for the immediate suspension of a number of provisions in the Finance Act 2021. This is in a bid to cush...

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Prof. Patricia Mbote has been appointed as the new Director of Law Division at UNEP

Grace MathekaAugust 2, 2021

Former Chief Justice candidate Prof. Patricia Kameri Mbote has been appointed Director of the Law Division at the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). ...

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Oxford University Press has launched the 10th and 4th edition of English & Kiswahili dictionaries

Grace MathekaAugust 2, 2021

Oxford University Press (OUPEA) has launched the 10th edition of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (OALD) and the 4th edition of Kamusi ya Kiswahili Sani...

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Safaricom shareholders approve plan for Ethiopia operations in 2022

Grace MathekaAugust 2, 2021

Safaricom shareholders recently approved their nod for the setting up and incorporation of Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia which is set to begin operation...

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HEVA Fund officially launches ‘Ignite Culture’ a grant facility to support the creative industry

Grace MathekaAugust 2, 2021

HEVA in partnership with the British Council Kenya has launched Ignite Culture, a new grant facility for the cultural and creative sector in 14 countries in Eas...

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The 2021 sub-Sahara Spectrum Management Conference calls for internet accessibility in the region

Grace MathekaJuly 31, 2021

The sixth edition of the Sub-Sahara Spectrum Management Conference has kicked off, with regulators, experts, and other industry players looking for the African ...

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Bolt launches the ‘Early Cash-Out’ feature for cash withdrawals for its drivers

Grace MathekaJuly 31, 2021

Bolt, an on-demand transport platform, has launched an on-demand cash withdrawal feature dubbed Early Cash-Out. The feature enables drivers to instantly withdra...

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Mediclaim vs Health Insurance: Which is Better?

Samson NderiJuly 30, 2021

Mediclaim vs health insurance is something you will come across often if you are in the market looking for health cover. It is easy to get confused between the ...

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Saad Toma has been appointed as the General Manager for IBM Middle East & Africa

Grace MathekaJuly 30, 2021

IBM has announced the appointment Saad Toma as the General Manager of IBM Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective immeadiately. Mr. Toma succeeds Takreem El-Toh...

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Pride Drive Car hire partners with Toyota Kenya to provide corporate transport services

Grace MathekaJuly 30, 2021

Toyota Kenya has partnered with Pride Drive, a corporate car hire company to cater to the increasing demand of car hire services in the country. Toyota Kenya ha...

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LG indoor solutions wins the AHRI performance awards for their high performance technologies

Grace MathekaJuly 30, 2021

LG Electronics (LG) Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) technologies have won international accolades for their high performance. The models that w...

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Nokia C10 smartphone is now available in Kenya to retail at Ksh. 8,900

Grace MathekaJuly 29, 2021

HMD Global, the manufacturer of Nokia phones has officially launched the Nokia C10 in the Kenyan market, to retail at Ksh. 8,900. As part of the Nokia C-seri...

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When Debt Consolidation Is A Good Idea

Makena Ndung'uJuly 29, 2021

Your monthly credit card payments are killing you, and you’re barely making them, to boot. You also want to find a way to slash your interest rate.  Can debt...

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The Nokia Bluetooth Speaker review

Samson NderiJuly 29, 2021

Nowadays Bluetooth speakers are the rage because they give one the ability to enjoy music on the go say on a road trip or when camping. The most attractive feat...

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6 intimate things your woman wants you to know

Grace MathekaJuly 29, 2021

Women are complex creatures. We are wired to overthink and over analyze almost everything. Do you ever talk with your partner or look at them and wonder what wa...

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Field Intelligence a Nigerian health tech startup announces plans to launch operations in Kenya

Grace MathekaJuly 29, 2021

Field Intelligence, a health tech startup has announced its expansion into Rivers, Edo, Kaduna, Kano, Enugu, Delta and Kwara States in Nigeria, and Eldoret, Mom...

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Hope Consortium to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to countries across the world including Kenya

Grace MathekaJuly 29, 2021

The Hope Consortium in partnership with other industry players have developed an extensive end-to-end supply chain solutions for vaccines distribution. The new ...

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Dr. Laila Macharia & Andrew Musangi have been appointed to the Centum Board

Grace MathekaJuly 29, 2021

Centum Investment Company has appointed Dr. Laila Macharia as the new Vice-Chairperson of the board and Mr. Andrew Musangi as a member of the board. Dr. Mach...

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Kenya’s Mohammad Adil Abdool will attempt to break the Guinness 12-hours Burpees World Record on 31st July

Grace MathekaJuly 29, 2021

Mohammad Adil Abdool, an extreme fitness athlete and health coach will on 31st July, 2021 attempt to officially break the Guinness 12-hours Burpees World Record...

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Kenya Ni Sisi Campaign sets up 2,000 safe toilets in informal settlements in a bid to improve sanitation

Grace MathekaJuly 29, 2021

Kenya Ni Sisi Campaign has launched the distribution of more than 2,000 units of innovative safe toilet systems in informal settlements in partnership with SATO...

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Prudential insurance company is set to join the Nairobi International Financial Centre

Grace MathekaJuly 29, 2021

Prudential, an insurance brand listed in London with operations across Asia and Africa has applied to join the newly established Nairobi International Financial...

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UK announces Ksh. 20 billion worth of new investments in Kenya

Grace MathekaJuly 29, 2021

President Uhuru Kenyatta, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab have announced a new Ksh. 19.9 billion (£132 million) inves...

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Vodafone Group registers a 45% transaction volume increase in Q1 after M-PESA expansion across Africa

Grace MathekaJuly 29, 2021

Mobile operator Vodafone Group in a trading update for its Q1 fiscal report has registered a strong growth in Africa. Driven by its financial platform M-PESA, t...

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How people are using cryptocurrency around the world

Makena Ndung'uJuly 29, 2021

A cryptocurrency is a digital currency that can be used to buy goods and services. The currency uses an online ledger with strong cryptography to secure online ...

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Meet Bernice Kariuki, a Kenyan working as the Arsenal Football Club’s private chef

Grace MathekaJuly 29, 2021

Bernice Kariuki, like many other Kenyans, has defied the odds to become one of Arsenal Football Club's First Team private Chefs. Bernice was born and raised ...

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Over 200 students have graduated from the Ecobank & AUDA-NEPAD MSME financial training program

Grace MathekaJuly 29, 2021

Ecobank and the African Union Development Agency New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) have held a virtual graduation ceremony for more than 200...

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3Es Experience is helping students learn better while conserving the environment

Grace MathekaJuly 28, 2021

3Es Experience is an organization that promotes environmental conservation, improve the livelihoods of communities, and empower students in Kenya. The organi...

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Former US President Barack Obama joins NBA Africa as a strategic partner

Grace MathekaJuly 28, 2021

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced that former United States President Barack Obama has joined NBA Africa as a strategic partner. As a s...

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Cellulant partners with Link Commerce in a bid to improve cross-border trade in Africa

Grace MathekaJuly 28, 2021

Cellulant, a Pan-African payments company, has partnered with Link Commerce, a B2B eCommerce platform, to avail relevant digital payment options to consumers in...

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Unga Group in talks to sell its Ennsvalley Bakery assets to BigCold Kenya

Grace MathekaJuly 28, 2021

Unga Group, a holding company based in Kenya, has entered into an agreement to sell all its Ennsvalley Bakery assets to BigCold Kenya. Unga Group is involved...

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NCBA launches EasyBuild construction solution for those looking to build a family home

Grace MathekaJuly 28, 2021

NCBA Bank has launched a product to provide home buyers with a platform for all their construction solutions, dubbed NCBA EasyBuild. Through NCBA EasyBuild, ...

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I&M Bank customers can now access 100% vehicle financing following partnership with Crown Motors

Grace MathekaJuly 28, 2021

I&M Bank has partnered with Crown Motors in a Vehicle Asset Financing agreement that will see the Bank finance Crown Motors passenger cars and light commerc...

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The Benefits of 5G Across Kenya

Makena Ndung'uJuly 28, 2021

5G is the fifth generation of telecommunications technology. The additional speed and capacity provided by 5G networks will transform large-scale production in ...

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