Fusion Capital invests Ksh. 800 million to complete construction of Greenwood Mall in Meru

Grace MathekaJuly 5, 2021

Fusion Capital, a private equity firm, has raised Ksh. 800 million for the completion of Greenwood City Mall in Meru from local and international investors. ...

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Kenya Power demolishes illegal power lines in Nairobi’s Industrial Area

Grace MathekaJuly 5, 2021

Kenya Power has intensified its campaign to promote public safety and reduce energy losses. The national electricity distributor recently removed illegal connec...

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Number of tourists visiting the country has risen in anticipation of the wildebeest migration

cynthiaJuly 5, 2021

Hotel owners in the Maasai Mara Wildlife Sanctuary are optimistic that its industry will recover following the current increase in bookings ahead of the wildebe...

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Pwani Oil partners with Ministry of Education to launch the ‘Colours in Life’ essay contest in primary schools

Grace MathekaJuly 5, 2021

Pwani Oil Products has partnered with the Ministry of Education and Kenya Primary School Headteachers Association (KEPSHA) to roll out an essay writing competit...

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AFRIMA partners with the AU to launch this year’s awards calendar

Grace MathekaJuly 5, 2021

The African Union has partnered with the International Committee of the All African Music Awards (AFRIMA), to formally unveil the calendar of events for the 202...

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Huawei’s Petal Maps unveils new features for users in the African market

Grace MathekaJuly 5, 2021

Huawei has announced that users across Africa will experience an enhanced Petal Maps application. The new app includes a range of new features and upgrades such...

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USADF partners with Stanbic Kenya Foundation to provide grants to SMEs

Grace MathekaJuly 5, 2021

Stanbic Kenya Foundation (SKF) recently partnered with the US African Development Foundation (USADF) to provide grants to MSMEs, cooperatives, and producer grou...

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KEPSA partners with Zydii to launch a free digital training for MSMEs

Grace MathekaJuly 5, 2021

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has announced a partnership with Zydii to provide free digital training to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)...

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Kenya’s Butterfly Techi, 3 E’s & Red Splash emerge as the winners during the UAP Old Mutual Sisonke docuseries competition

Grace MathekaJuly 5, 2021

UAP Old Mutual is set to award three community heroes Ksh. 1.1 million for their contribution to society during the COVID 19 pandemic. The three will share the ...

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Gates Foundation donates Ksh. 227 Trillion in quest for global gender equality

Grace MathekaJuly 3, 2021

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a commitment of Ksh. 226.7 trillion ($2.1 billion) over the next 5 years to support women. The announcement ...

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Isaac Otlo has been made a partner at PwC Kenya

Grace MathekaJuly 3, 2021

PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) has announced the admission of Isaac Otolo to its partnership, effective 1 July, 2021. Otolo's admission to PwC Kenya’s partnership...

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FSD Africa rolls out program to provide climate finance training in Africa

Grace MathekaJuly 3, 2021

FSD Africa has launched a climate finance training program designed to expand access to funding for climate mitigation and adaptation on the continent. The trai...

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Keroche Breweries unveils new ‘X beer’ brand with 8.8% alcohol content

Grace MathekaJuly 3, 2021

Keroche Breweries has launched its latest product dubbed X beer, with an alcohol content of 8.8%, at its Naivasha factory. The launch featured a brief ceremony ...

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Dr. Githinji Gitahi has been appointed as a Commissioner for COVID-19 response in Africa

Grace MathekaJuly 3, 2021

Dr. Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO Amref Health Africa has been appointed as a commissioner in the newly constituted Commission on African COVID-19 Response. The ap...

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Maisha Developments begins construction of apartments at Tilisi

Grace MathekaJuly 3, 2021

Maisha Developments has begun construction on 259 apartments within the Tilisi development in outer Nairobi. The two and three-bedroom apartments are set to ...

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Facebook appoints Uganda’s Neema Iyer to its Global Women’s Safety Advisory Board

Grace MathekaJuly 3, 2021

Facebook has appointed Uganda's Neema Iyer to its newly launched Global Women's Safety Advisory Board. Neema is among the 12 expert women whom Facebook will con...

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Ecobank is the 2021 African Bankers’ SME bank of the year

Grace MathekaJuly 1, 2021

The Ecobank Group has received the African Banker’s 2021 African SME Bank of the Year 2020 award. The award recognizes the bank which has significantly contribu...

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Nokia G20 is now available in the Kenyan market to retail at Ksh. 19,000

Grace MathekaJuly 1, 2021

HMD Global, the manufacturer of Nokia phones has officially launched the Nokia G20 in the Kenyan market, to retail at Ksh. 19,000. As part of the G-series, t...

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Infinix Note 10 Pro: Fantastic camera experience with amazing battery life

James WamathaiJuly 1, 2021

Infinix launched the Note 10 and the Note 10 Pro in Kenya on 16th June. The Note 10 Pro is retailing at Ksh. 25,999, the Note 10 128 GB+4 GB at Ksh. 19,299 and ...

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UAP Old Mutual Group appoints Vincent Rague as the board chair

Samson NderiJune 30, 2021

UAP Old Mutual Group has announced the appointment Mr. Vincent Rague as the chair of  its Board of Directors. This follows  the retirement of long-serving chair...

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AAR insurance launches accident cover for Ksh. 940 per month

Samson NderiJune 30, 2021

AAR Insurance Kenya has launched AAR Protect an Accident Cover that costs as little as Ksh 940 per month. It caters for hospital treatment of up to Ksh 10 milli...

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realme 7i wins best smartphone in pricing category at the 2021 Vifaa Festival

Grace MathekaJune 30, 2021

Smartphone brand, realme, bagged an award at the recently concluded Vifaa Festival with the iconic realme 7i. The device featured as the best smartphone in its ...

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Jiji and Cars45 to merge their operations in Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria

Grace MathekaJune 30, 2021

Jiji, an online market platform supported by Lemma.Group Cars45, a car buying and selling business have announced their agreement to merge their operations in K...

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The Africa Law Tech Festival to take place as from 5-9 July 2021

Grace MathekaJune 30, 2021

Africa Law Tech Festival is a 5-day annual conference that convenes stakeholders to deliberate on digital policy in Africa. Stakeholders include government, law...

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5 features that you can use to enhance your Spotify experience

Grace MathekaJune 30, 2021

Since the launch of Spotify in Kenya early this year, music fans across the country have enjoyed millions of songs and over 3 billion playlists absolutely free ...

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Visa highlights essential innovation capabilities to drive financial inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa

Grace MathekaJune 28, 2021

Visa, a digital payments platform has showcased innovation capabilities that will accelerate financial inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa. The company highlighted ...

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UN Global Compact releases guidelines for companies in fighting corruption

Grace MathekaJune 28, 2021

The UN Global Compact has released guidance on fighting corruption for companies and other stakeholders from civil society and the public sector. The guidance p...

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NCBA & Simba Corp partner to offer car financing to customers

Grace MathekaJune 28, 2021

NCBA has signed an asset finance deal with Simba Corp that will see the lender finance up to 95% of all commercial and personal vehicles sold by Simba Corp. ...

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These Are the 5 Most Expensive Cars in Kenya Driven by Influential People  

Samson NderiJune 28, 2021

Owning a car in Kenya is a dream for many people.  However, it comes down to more than just owning it, but to your style and taste.  Besides your style, it tell...

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Equity Group reviews its Articles of Association to reinforce its governance structure

Grace MathekaJune 28, 2021

Equity Group shareholders have passed resolutions to reinforce the governance structures of the Group, diversity of the Board composition, and assure investors ...

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Our 4-Day, 3-Night Masai Mara Migration Safari Experience with Aj Kenya Safaris.com LTD

Samson NderiJune 28, 2021

Have you ever experienced the extraordinary migration of wildebeest in Masai Mara, the 8th Wonder of the World, first hand? Then, you have no idea what you are ...

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8 ways in which one can deal with job loss

Faith WambuiJune 28, 2021

Courtesy of the pandemic, a good number of people have found themselves jobless.  The fact is, losing your job can be one of the most devastating events in life...

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Zamara Group calls for bolder and more inclusive reforms to spearhead growth of the pension sector

Grace MathekaJune 28, 2021

Zamara, a financial services group has urged the Government to spearhead the growth and further development of the pensions industry through bolder policy refor...

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Tusker launches ‘Cheers to our Champions’ campaign in a bid to cheer Team Kenya during Olympics

Grace MathekaJune 28, 2021

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) through its beer brand Tusker, has launched the Cheers to our Champions national consumer campaign. The campaign is aimed at  supp...

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Check out Africa’s biggest stars on their reality shows on Showmax

Grace MathekaJune 28, 2021

Showmax has made it possible to know almost everything that happens in the lives of our favourite celebrities through reality shows. But what are their lives li...

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Sebastian Ogier is the winner of the WRC Kenya Safari Rally 2021

Grace MathekaJune 28, 2021

President Uhuru Kenyatta awarded Sebastian Ogier, the 2020 World Rally Championship winner and his navigator Julien Ingrassia in Naivasha. The seven-time world ...

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Ministry of ICT launches Ajira Digital Club at at Egerton University in a bid to boost job creation

Grace MathekaJune 28, 2021

The Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs has launched the Egerton University Ajira Digital Club. The club will be ran by the University students to ena...

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Team Kenya shines at the 2021 WRC Kenya Safari Rally

Grace MathekaJune 28, 2021

Kenyan youngsters Jeremy Wahome, Hamza Anwar and McRae Kimathi put on an impressive performance at the just concluded WRC Safari Rally. Their performance highli...

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AU & Africa CDC urge EU Commission to review requirements for their Green Pass

Grace MathekaJune 28, 2021

The African Union and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have addressed concerns regarding the applicability of the EU Digital C...

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The LG Tone Free FN6 earbuds come with Meridian Technology for the perfect sound

Samson NderiJune 28, 2021

When it comes to consuming music, sound quality is key for a wholesome experience. That is why many are willing to pay top dollar for equipment that promises to...

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Infinix launches Note 10 & Note 10 Pro at Ali Babour’s Cave Restaurant

Grace MathekaJune 27, 2021

Infinix recently unveiled its Note 10 Series at the Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant, in Diani Beach. The choice of location was influenced by the brand’s mission ...

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ATU partners with Huawei in a bid to boost digital transformation in Africa

Grace MathekaJune 25, 2021

The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) has signed an MoU with Huawei to help African countries and organizations build capacity for ICT transformation. U...

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