SMEs in food & entertainment express optimism about future business growth according to a Mastercard confidence report

Grace MathekaAugust 26, 2021

76% of SMEs in food, beverage, entertainment across Middle East and Africa are optimistic about future growth as many regional economies gradually ease social r...

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Absa Bank posts a profit after tax of Ksh. 5.6 billion for the half year ending June, 2021

Grace MathekaAugust 26, 2021

Absa Bank has reported 846% increase in profit after tax to Ksh. 5.6 billion for the period ending 30th June, 2021 compared Ksh. 0.6 billion posted in a similar...

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The Lucozade Final 11 League championship is set to kick off on 4th September

Grace MathekaAugust 26, 2021

Suntory Beverage and Food, brand owners of Lucozade energy drink are set to host the final tournament of its online gaming championship dubbed Lucozade Final 11...

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Kenya begins course preparations ahead of the 2022 WRC Safari Rally

Grace MathekaAugust 26, 2021

Kenya has begun preparations for the 2022 World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally, roughly two months after this year's race in Naivasha in June. The ann...

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The Coca-Cola Foundation’s RAIN initiative provides clean water to more than 600,000 people in Kenya

Grace MathekaAugust 26, 2021

The Coca-Cola Foundation’s Replenish Africa Initiative (RAIN) has continued to positively impact communities across Kenya through its water, sanitation and hygi...

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How to invest in Government bonds in Kenya

James WamathaiAugust 25, 2021

A treasury bond (T-bond) is a medium term to long term security issued by the government. They typically pay interest every 6 months until the bond matures. Tre...

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KCB Group acquires Rwanda bank, Banque Populaire du Rwanda (BPR)

James WamathaiAugust 25, 2021

KCB Group has announced that it has acquired Rwandan bank, Banque Populaire du Rwanda Plc (BPR), from Atlas Mara Mauritius Limited and Arise B.V. The acquisi...

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All you need to know about the UEFA Champions League draw

Samson NderiAugust 25, 2021

The 2021/22 UEFA Champions League draw will take place on Thursday 26 August in Istanbul, Turkey from 7pm EAT. The dates and kick-off times for the six group st...

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Opibus, a company spearheading electric vehicle adoption in Kenya

Grace MathekaAugust 25, 2021

Opibus is a mobility company headquartered in Kenya and which was born out of a research project in Sweden. The company focuses on all-electric conversion kits ...

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Carrefour opens new store at the Southfield Mall in Embakasi

Grace MathekaAugust 25, 2021

Retail chain Carrefour has opened a new store at the Southfield Mall in Embakasi as part of its ongoing expansion program. The move aims to bring more communiti...

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Ewart Salins appointed as UAP Old Mutual Group Head of Asset Management

Grace MathekaAugust 25, 2021

UAP Old Mutual Group has appointed Ewart Salins, an investment banker, to head its Asset Management unit. Ewart will now serve as the Group's Managing Director ...

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Airtel customers can now pay for KAPS parking via Airtel Money

Grace MathekaAugust 25, 2021

Airtel Kenya, a subsidiary of Airtel Africa, has partnered with the Kenya Airports Parking Services (KAPS) to enable Airtel customers conveniently pay for their...

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Hard fighting Kenya Women’s Rugby team narrowly lose to Colombia in World Cup qualifier

James WamathaiAugust 25, 2021

A hard fighting Kenya Women's Rugby team narrowly lost 16-15 at home to Colombia at the Nyayo National Stadium on Wednesday. The result ended the team's, nickna...

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The Huawei Apps UP competition kicks off with Ksh. 21.9 million up for grabs

Grace MathekaAugust 25, 2021

The Huawei Apps UP 2021 contest has officially begun, with mobile App developers across the African continent competing for prizes worth up to Ksh. 21.9 million...

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Applications to the Smartphone Film Competition in Kenya are now open

James WamathaiAugust 25, 2021

The 2021 edition of the Smartphone Film Competition has opened applications. The Smartphone Film Competition in Kenya was launched by Alliance Française de Nair...

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OPPO to soon launch the Reno6 5G in the Kenyan market

Grace MathekaAugust 25, 2021

OPPO Reno6 5G will soon be launching in the country on September 6th. This is following the successful launch of the OPPO Reno5 series in March this year. The O...

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Telkom appoints Allan Wainaina as Group CFO & Kosi Ali as Group COO

Grace MathekaAugust 25, 2021

Telkom Kenya has announced managerial changes, appointing Allan Wainaina as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Kosi Ali as Chief Operations Africa (COO). Alla...

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Standard Chartered registers an improved half year net profit of Ksh. 4.8B

James WamathaiAugust 25, 2021

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has announced that it has registered an improved  profit after tax of Ksh. 4.8 billion for the half year ended 30th June 2021.  Th...

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Here a 6 tips on how one can make money on the online space

cynthiaAugust 25, 2021

Since the pandemic hit the country,  tough economic conditions have seen a good number of businesses closing shop. At the same time, others have adapted to the ...

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Everything you need to know about Safaricom Home Fibre

James WamathaiAugust 25, 2021

Safaricom Home Fibre service provides Internet via fibre to homes all over the country in Kenya. It is available in Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret...

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Safaricom Home Fibre prices for 2021

James WamathaiAugust 25, 2021

Safaricom recently announced that it has made permanent the double internet speeds announced in March last year. According to them, this was a move to encourage...

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KAM leads businesses in denouncing heavy taxation by the Government during the COVID-19 pandemic

Grace MathekaAugust 24, 2021

Businesses have decried the high cost of doing business in the wake of the economic challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a meeting themed Reduc...

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LG has adopted AR technology with its LG e-showrooms to enhance online shopping for users

Grace MathekaAugust 24, 2021

The shift in lifestyle triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic has driven online shopping into a massive global enterprise with people now using virtual platforms to...

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A look at the new Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro moon phase collection

Grace MathekaAugust 24, 2021

To satisfy design and functionality, the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro moon phase collection is a leader of smartwatch evolution, giving users a premium look and feel. ...

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Mobius Motors launches the Mobius 3 car model in Kenya; to retail at Ksh 3.9 million

Grace MathekaAugust 24, 2021

Mobius Motors has launched the Mobius 3 car model in Kenya. The car manufacturing company founded by Joel Jackson in 2011, has committed to bring robust and rel...

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A look at LG’s community projects across Kenya & the East African region

Grace MathekaAugust 24, 2021

LG Electronics has over the years invested in many social and community causes in East Africa touching on environment, education, health and sports. As a respon...

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TikTok partners with KTB to showcase the Great Wildebeest migration to the world

Grace MathekaAugust 24, 2021

Social media platform Tiktok is making it possible for anyone within its community to tune in LIVE to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration season in Kenya. ...

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Tecno launches new brand slogan “Stop At Nothing”

Samson NderiAugust 24, 2021

TECNO,  the smartphone brand has launched its new brand slogan "Stop At Nothing" together with  a brand campaign #StopAtNothing. The campaign pays tribute to t...

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Kenyans hopeful that collaborative efforts will aid in driving global development according to study by the 2020 Dubai World Expo

Grace MathekaAugust 24, 2021

A new survey commissioned by the 2020 Dubai World Expo has showed that 98% of Kenyans believe nations must work together to combat global challenges. The 202...

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Facebook rolls out Marketplace feature to 37 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa

Grace MathekaAugust 24, 2021

Facebook has launched the Marketplace feature to 37 countries and territories in Sub-Saharan Africa. Currently available in Kenya, South Africa, Ethiopia and Ni...

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Carole Kinoti’s 2021 Fashion On The Road cultural golf tournament to kick off on 27th August

Grace MathekaAugust 24, 2021

The Carole Kinoti Brands are set to hold this year’s Fashion On The Road Golf Tournament slated for 27th and 28th August at Muthaiga Golf Club. The event is ...

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Huawei launches residential solar energy solution in Kenya

Grace MathekaAugust 24, 2021

Huawei FusionSolar, the Smart PV solution from Huawei, has launched its complete integrated system for residential solar energy solution in Kenya. With a gro...

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You can now enjoy the football season on the Nokia G20

Samson NderiAugust 24, 2021

The football season is back! As you know, football can be addictive and this season as is the norm we will be glued to our screens as we follow exhilarating mat...

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Kenya Copyright Board warns Kenyans against participating in controversial Cadbury Competition

Grace MathekaAugust 24, 2021

The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has warned Kenyans against participating in the Cadbury In Our Own words poetry and storytelling competition. In a Public ...

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KATA launches report on ‘Outlook and Recovery’ for the travel industry in Kenya

Grace MathekaAugust 24, 2021

The Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) and Amadeus East Africa recently announced Kenya’s Travel Recovery and Demand performance for 2021. The announceme...

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Kenya has received 880,460 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines

Grace MathekaAugust 24, 2021

Kenya has received a donation of 880,460 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines in another boost to the ongoing vaccination drive that targets to vaccinate 10 milli...

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Rubis Energy to fund more scholarships for Kenyan students

Grace MathekaAugust 24, 2021

More students are set to join the Rubis Energy Kenya Scholarship Fund (REKESF) this academic year. The new batch will join 29 other secondary school students an...

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KECOBO revokes KAMP, PRISK & MCSK licenses over misappropriation of funds

Grace MathekaAugust 24, 2021

The Board of Directors of the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has revoked licenses of three Collective Management Organizations (CMOs). The three are the Kenya A...

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Nanjala Nyabola joins Global Voices as Director of the Advox project

Grace MathekaAugust 24, 2021

Nanjala Nyabola, a Kenyan writer and researcher, has joined Global Voices as the Director of the Advox project. In her new role at Advox, Nyabola will guide the...

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The Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Authority launches a web portal in partnership with IFC

Grace MathekaAugust 24, 2021

The Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Authority has launched a web portal to boost communication, transparency and service provision for current and potential invest...

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KEMSA flags off health products worth Ksh. 100 million to Nakuru County

Grace MathekaAugust 24, 2021

The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has flagged off health products and technologies worth Ksh. 100 million to Nakuru County. Nakuru County is the l...

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5 tips for a great relationship as told by Hype Clubs users across Africa

Grace MathekaAugust 23, 2021

In the digital age, the ability to build healthy and trustworthy relationships with people is a necessary life skill. Since the launch of Hype Clubs earlier thi...

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