Usiku Games partners with other game development studios to form Pan Africa Gaming Group

Samson NderiFebruary 25, 2022

Usiku Games has joined hands with other game development studios across Africa to form Pan Africa Gaming Group (PAGG). This is in an effort to unify the contine...

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Fifa has suspended Kenya from all football activities

Samson NderiFebruary 25, 2022

The world football governing body has suspended Kenya from all football activities for an indefinite period. This is due to what they termed as undue interferen...

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Teresa Mbagaya appointed as Director at Save the Children International Board

Grace MathekaFebruary 24, 2022

Teresa Mbagaya, a Kenyan education specialist and principal of Imaginable Futures, is among 4 new directors appointed to serve as a board member at Save the Chi...

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Bettabets.ng kick starts operations in Nigeria, offers exciting offerings to fans

Sheila MachariaFebruary 24, 2022

Sports' betting in Nigeria is on an upward trend, with the debut of Bettabets online platform, a betting site with incredible bonuses for both new and existing ...

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Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines sign MOU for a strategic cooperation

Samson NderiFebruary 24, 2022

Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines have announced a new chapter in their long-standing relationship by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The new agr...

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Equity Group partners with Microsoft to launch hackathon open to students from UON and Meru University

Samson NderiFebruary 24, 2022

Equity Group, in partnership with Microsoft, has launched a virtual hackathon open to students from The University of Nairobi and Meru University of Science and...

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There is a need for strengthening of supply chains according to health and tech leaders

Samson NderiFebruary 24, 2022

Top health and tech stakeholders in the continent have called for the strengthening of national supply chains. This is by focusing on the role of data and tech...

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Sauti Sol, Nviiri & Otile Brown were the most streamed artists in Kenya on Spotify last year

Grace MathekaFebruary 24, 2022

About a year ago, Spotify launched in more than 40 new markets across Africa, including Kenya. As Kenyans have become more familiar with Spotify, they have ...

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realme launches the realme 9i smartphone in the Kenyan market, to retail from Ksh. 21,999

Grace MathekaFebruary 24, 2022

realme has launched the new realme 9i smartphone in the country. The latest model is the world's first smartphone to have Snapdragon 680 6nm chip, one of the hi...

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24 mechanics in Nairobi go face to face in the Total Quartz Golden Spanner competition

Grace MathekaFebruary 24, 2022

As part of the skill-based competition dubbed Total Quartz Golden Spanner Competition, 24 mechanics were in Nairobi at the Ngong Toyota service center for the 1...

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AquaRech, TopUp Mama & Tulix among 6 startups selected for the Catalyst Fund fintech accelerator

Grace MathekaFebruary 24, 2022

Three Kenyan startups are among the 6 selected to join the 10th cohort of the Catalyst Fund fintech accelerator. The accelerator selects startups that are build...

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JKUAT & Huawei partner to conduct new Datacomm certification program for ICT engineers

Grace MathekaFebruary 23, 2022

The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has partnered with Huawei to run a certification curriculum to address the demand for profess...

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All roads lead to the Limuru Country Club this weekend for the second leg of the Safaricom Golf Tour

Samson NderiFebruary 23, 2022

The Safaricom Golf Tour will be headed to the Limuru Country Club this weekend for the second leg of the series. The corporate tournament will be held on the Sa...

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Safaricom successfully conducts trials for its smart vehicle tracking system at the EA Classic Rally

Grace MathekaFebruary 23, 2022

Safaricom has announced the successful pilot of its IoT (Internet of Things) powered smart vehicle tracking system. By installing smart sensors in two rally veh...

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BetKing donates Ksh. 500,000 for the renovation of the Dagoretti Community Youth Sports Centre

Grace MathekaFebruary 23, 2022

BetKing, a sports and digital entertainment company, has handed a Ksh. 500,000 cheque for the renovation of the Dagoretti Youth Community Centre based in Kawang...

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Huawei officially launches the nova 9 smartphone in Kenya, retailing at Ksh. 65,999

Grace MathekaFebruary 23, 2022

Huawei Mobile Kenya has launched the new Huawei nova 9 smartphone that will be retailing at Ksh. 65,999. The nova 9 smartphone will be available in all retail s...

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Marketforce raises Ksh. 4.55 billion Series A funding as it seeks to expand in existing markets

Grace MathekaFebruary 23, 2022

MarketForce, a B2B platform for retail distribution of consumer goods and digital financial services in Africa, has closed a Ksh. 4.55 billion (USD 40 million) ...

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5 things to keep in mind when purchasing the LG InstaView Door-in-Door fridge

Grace MathekaFebruary 23, 2022

Are you looking into buying a good quality refrigerator? If yes, then you need to know what qualities to look for before you make the purchase. Today, smart ref...

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UN Global Compact urges business leaders in Kenya to mobilize for increased impact

Grace MathekaFebruary 23, 2022

The United Nations Global Compact has in partnership with Global Compact Network Kenya announced their new Africa Strategy to advance corporate sustainability a...

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KBL commits to more involvement in Kenyan motorsport after the East African Classic Rally

Grace MathekaFebruary 23, 2022

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), through its beer brand White Cap Lager, has expresses optimism towards greater involvement in Kenyan motorsport. This is through ...

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Mastercard opens nominations to its inaugural Women SME Leaders Awards

Grace MathekaFebruary 23, 2022

In a bid to celebrate women entrepreneurs, Mastercard has announced the inaugural Women SME Leaders Awards 2022. The Awards are the first initiative of its kind...

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The Nokia T20 tablet first impressions

Eugene OkumuFebruary 22, 2022

The Nokia T20 is a tablet which was recently launched in the Kenyan market and happens to be is HMD Global's first foray into this category. As we have come to ...

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vivo launches the V23 5G smartphone in the Kenyan market

Grace MathekaFebruary 22, 2022

vivo has launched its V23 5G smartphone in Kenya, a photography oriented device with features for selfies and a color changing design and high-performance 5G ex...

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Filmmaker Cynthia Abdallah set to unveil a Maragoli documentary titled ‘Inyumba yu Mulogooli’

Grace MathekaFebruary 22, 2022

Filmmaker Cynthia Abdallah has announced plans to unveil her one of a kind documentary titled Inyumba yu Mulogooli. According to Cynthia, the aim of the documen...

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Absa Bank partners with African Guarantee Fund to provide credit for SMEs in Kenya

Grace MathekaFebruary 22, 2022

Absa Bank Kenya has signed an Ksh. 1.25 billion loan portfolio guarantee facility with the African Guarantee Fund (AGF). This is in a bid to boost credit access...

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Smile Train partners with KEMRI to advance cleft research in the East African region

Grace MathekaFebruary 22, 2022

Smile Train, a global cleft organization, has partnered with the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) to engage cleft professionals from East Africa. The pr...

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Roblox: The children’s game that every parent should be worried about

Grace MathekaFebruary 21, 2022

In the current world, most children are in touch with technology. Parents have bought their children tablets and other devices to keep them busy and distracted....

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Zuhura Africa calls on Kenyan youth to create opportunities for themselves & their communities

Grace MathekaFebruary 21, 2022

Zuhura Africa, a women-led organization, is calling on the youth in Kenya to co-create social enterprises addressing challenges affecting their communities. Bas...

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Flutterwave launches new brand identity as it seeks to expand services beyond payments,

Grace MathekaFebruary 21, 2022

Flutterwave, a technology company, has unveiled a significant re-brand and identity at a virtual event held recently. Following the announcement of a Ksh. 28.4 ...

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Hoteliers call for more international events in a bid to boost tourism

Grace MathekaFebruary 21, 2022

Hoteliers and hospitality players in Kenya are calling on the government to continue pitching for key international events which they say have had a positive im...

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Study shows that COVID-19 vaccines have significant improvements in mental health

Grace MathekaFebruary 21, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has put enormous strain on public health systems and healthcare workers. While the virus has resulted in a growing need for mental health ...

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Syinix opens first brand shop in the Kenyan market

Grace MathekaFebruary 21, 2022

Syinix, a home appliance brand of Transsion which also owns mobile brands Tecno, Infinix and Itel, recently opened a brand shop at Luthuli Avenue, Nairobi. Syin...

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Absa Bank commits Ksh. 56 million to sponsor the 2022 Magical Kenya Open Golf Tournament

Grace MathekaFebruary 21, 2022

Absa Bank Kenya recently announced a Ksh. 56 million sponsorship investment to become the official presenting partner of the Magical Kenya Open (MKO) golf tourn...

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Xiaomi launches the new Redmi Note 11 series in Kenya, to sell at Ksh. 19,999

Grace MathekaFebruary 21, 2022

Xiaomi Kenya recently launched the Redmi Note 11 Series, steering the Redmi Note series with three all-new devices; the Redmi Note 11 Pro, Redmi Note 11S and Re...

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The late Diego Armando Maradona

Sheila MachariaFebruary 21, 2022

Widely regarded as one of the best football players ever, Diego Maradona is a character that needs no introduction. All the team he played for can be wagered on...

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5 effective tips to help you prolong your phone’s battery life

Grace MathekaFebruary 21, 2022

We have all been there. You need to pay for something using mobile money, order for a cab or meet up with someone, but your phone is at 1%. Are you the person a...

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Sendy partners with residential minimarts to promote retail commerce at the micro level

Grace MathekaFebruary 19, 2022

Sendy, a local logistics platform, has teamed with minimarts in residential areas to enable retail commerce at the micro level. The company is using its supply-...

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UAE woos Kenyan professionals with 10 year visa in a bid to support economic growth

Grace MathekaFebruary 19, 2022

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is calling on highly trained Kenyans among them doctors and scientists to get its 10-year visa to support the development of its ...

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Baraza Media Lab rolls out its 2022 inaugural incubator program

Grace MathekaFebruary 19, 2022

The Baraza Media Lab has announced the commencement of its inaugural incubator program. The program, which officially kicked off on the 31st of Jan 2022, will i...

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EIB commits Ksh. 64.6 Billion to build stronger and more resilient health systems in Africa

Grace MathekaFebruary 19, 2022

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Investment Bank (EIB), in cooperation with the European Commission (EC) and the AU have partnered to close ...

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Cellulant granted Payment Service Provider Authorization by the Central Bank

Grace MathekaFebruary 18, 2022

The Central Bank of Kenya has granted Cellulant, a digital payments company, a Payment Service Provider (PSP) authorization to operate in Kenya. The authorizati...

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Mastercard expands its consulting to crypto, open banking & ESG practices

Grace MathekaFebruary 18, 2022

Mastercard has announced that it is expanding its pre-eminent payments-focused consulting service with new financial practices. The new practices are dedicated ...

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