Mizizi Africa Homes banks on issue-based politics to ease housing market uncertainty this election year

Grace MathekaJanuary 31, 2022

Mizizi Africa Homes has projected a shift of focus in Kenyan politics to economic and social protection easing uncertainty in housing markets this election year...

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IFC Managing Director Makhtar Diopp is set to visit Kenya as from 31st January

Grace MathekaJanuary 31, 2022

Makhtar Diop, the Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), is set to visit Kenya as from January 31st to February 4th. Diop's visit is ...

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NTSA rolls out new look number plates for freight stations, garages & towing companies

Grace MathekaJanuary 31, 2022

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has rolled out new look number plates for container freight stations, garages and towing companies. The new s...

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Airtel Africa set to join the FTSE 100 on 31st January, 2022

Grace MathekaJanuary 29, 2022

Index manager FTSE Russell has announced that the Airtel Africa Group will be joining the FTSE 100 Monday 31st January, 2022. Through its mobile telecoms and mo...

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Huawei has launched the Matepad T series kids edition in the Kenyan market, to retail at Ksh. 25,999

Grace MathekaJanuary 29, 2022

Huawei Mobile Kenya has unveiled its latest tablet in the market, the Huawei MatePad T series, kids’ edition. The tablet is designed with children’s safety in m...

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Globeleq’s Malindi Solar power plant is generating 40 MW of clean energy to the national grid

Grace MathekaJanuary 29, 2022

Globeleq, an independent power company, has indicated that its 52MWp Malindi Solar photovoltaic (PV) plant has been exporting 40 MWac of power into the national...

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Kenya ranked 12th in global cryptocurrency ownership index

Grace MathekaJanuary 28, 2022

Finder.com, a financial comparison site, has revealed that 16% of Kenyan adult internet users, an estimated 4.8 million people, own cryptocurrency. The latest F...

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Safaricom to host the first leg of its Golf Tour series at the Nanyuki Golf Club on January 29-30th

Grace MathekaJanuary 28, 2022

The Safaricom Golf Tour tournament is set tee off this Saturday 29th January to Sunday 30th January at the Nanyuki Sports Club in Laikipia County. The two-day t...

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Kenya Airways set to resume flights to Dubai on Monday 31st January

Grace MathekaJanuary 28, 2022

National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced that daily flights to Dubai will resume next week Monday, 31st January, 2022. The announcement follows the eas...

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Sweden, the springboard to stardom for Kenyan footballers

Samson NderiJanuary 28, 2022

Compared to some of the other African countries renowned for their footballing exports, Kenya has lagged behind somewhat in the last couple of decades. Neverthe...

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3 things to do when on vacation with your partner

Samson NderiJanuary 28, 2022

Are you also considering taking a trip with your partner? Then this is the guide for you. There are so many different reasons to go on a vacation, and just as m...

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VC firm TLcom secures Ksh. 8 Billion for its Pan-African tech fund

Grace MathekaJanuary 28, 2022

TLcom, an Africa-focused venture capital firm, has announced a first close of Ksh. 8 billion (USD 70 million) for its Ksh. 17 billion (USD 150 million) Pan-Afri...

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Irungu Nyakera among 4 newly appointed officials of the Farmers Party

Grace MathekaJanuary 28, 2022

The Farmers Party has announced the appointed 4 new officials effective 20th January, 2022. The new appointees will oversee the implementation of the vision and...

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Dow invests in Mr. Green Africa to address waste management gaps in Africa

Grace MathekaJanuary 28, 2022

Dow, a sustainable materials science company, has made an investment in Mr. Green Africa, a recycling company, to be a Certified B Corporation. The certificatio...

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Kenyan shows made up 6 out of 10 most watched titles on Showmax in 2021

Grace MathekaJanuary 28, 2022

A recent viewing statistics report by Showmax has shown that 6 out of 10 of the most-watched titles on Showmax in 2021 in Kenya were local. Crime and Justice, N...

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RUBiS Energy opens Enjoy convenience stores at select stations countrywide

Grace MathekaJanuary 28, 2022

RUBiS Energy Kenya has launched its new convenience store brand Enjoy at the RUBiS Ojijo station. With over 230 stations countrywide, RUBiS Energy Kenya seeks t...

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Zamara launches retirement insurance plan for boda boda riders

Grace MathekaJanuary 28, 2022

Zamara Group, a financial services provider, has entered into a partnership with the United Boda Boda Association of Kenya. The partnership agreement aims to br...

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EABL half year net profit grows to an impressive Ksh. 8.7 billion

James WamathaiJanuary 28, 2022

East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has announced that it has reported a Ksh. 8.7 billion net profit for the half year ended 31st December 2021. This is an improv...

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Aavishkaar Capital & KfW partner to launch Ksh. 28.2B ESG First Fund to scale emerging businesses

Grace MathekaJanuary 28, 2022

Aavishkaar Capital (Aavishkaar), an Indian-based impact fund managing company has partnered with KfW, a German state-owned investment and development bank. The ...

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KBL confirmed as the 2022 Kenya National Rally Championship official sponsors

Grace MathekaJanuary 28, 2022

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) through its beer brand White Cap Lager has been confirmed as the official responsible drinking partner for the 2022 season of the ...

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John Sibi Okumu awarded the Carthage Theatre Festival’s Lifetime Achievement award

Grace MathekaJanuary 28, 2022

Kenyan actor, media personality and playwright John Sibi-Okumu was recently awarded with the Carthage Theatre Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Sibi-Okumu ...

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3 reasons why you should take an annual vacation

Samson NderiJanuary 28, 2022

Vacations are a great way to unwind and recharge, but sadly, some people only take them once every couple of years. Rather than delaying the excitement for year...

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Ferdinand Omanyala signs multi-million dollar sponsorship deal with Adidas

Grace MathekaJanuary 28, 2022

Kenyan 100m African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala has signed a multi-million sponsorship deal with global sports brand Adidas. In a brief with the media, Oma...

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How to stay energized on your next hiking trip

Samson NderiJanuary 28, 2022

A hiking trip through a forest, mountain, or nature preserve can be a truly amazing experience. Not only can it help you get a great workout, but it can also ex...

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Leaked details of upcoming Infinix phone with new Dimensity 900 chipset & 5G

Grace MathekaJanuary 28, 2022

Infinix recently released the premium Zero X series last year with MediaTek Helio G chipsets, with another model in development. While information on the new mo...

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How to stay healthy while Globetrotting

Samson NderiJanuary 28, 2022

Being a world traveler is exciting, educational, and sometimes exhausting. The combination of jet lag, strange foods, and constantly being on the move can grind...

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Gates Foundation appoints 4 new trustees to shape governance & increase impact

Grace MathekaJanuary 28, 2022

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has appointed a board of trustees with four new members. Strive Masiyiwa, Baroness Nemat (Minouche) Shafik, Thomas J. Tier...

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Kenya’s Angel Lately & Mandi Sarro among 26 African YouTubers selected to join the 2022 YouTube BlackVoices Fund

Grace MathekaJanuary 27, 2022

YouTube recently revealed the names of African creators who have been selected to join a global cohort of 135, in its flagship #YouTubeBlackVoices Fund initiati...

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Best cruises in Africa

Samson NderiJanuary 27, 2022

Africa is a continent that is filled with a wide range of geographical points of interest. From the shimmering coastlines to breath-taking mountain views, there...

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Knight Frank appointed as the official leasing agent for the GTC Office Tower

Grace MathekaJanuary 27, 2022

Knight Frank Kenya, a real estate consultancy firm, has been appointed as the leasing agent for the Global Trade Centre (GTC) Office Tower located in Nairobi's ...

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Braeburn finalizes deal to acquire Hillcrest International School

Grace MathekaJanuary 27, 2022

Braeburn Schools Limited has reached a deal to acquire Hillcrest International Schools. The schools stated they reached the deal in principle on January 20th, 2...

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Reprieve for travellers as UAE reopens to flights from Kenya & other African countries as from January 29th

Grace MathekaJanuary 27, 2022

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the resumption of entry for passengers from several countries in Africa. These are Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Niger...

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Here is how to apply for the Kenya Prisons mass recruitment happening on 8th February

Grace MathekaJanuary 27, 2022

The Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) has begun its mass countywide recruitment exercise targeting the youth in Kenya. KPS announced that it is seeking to hire Medica...

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Ferdinand Omanyala & Faith Kipyegon emerge as winners at the 2021 SOYA Awards

Grace MathekaJanuary 27, 2022

Ferdinand Omanyala, Africa's fastest sprinter in men's 100m race, has been crowned the 2021 Sportsman of the Year at the 2021 Sports Personality of the Year Awa...

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International School of Kenya wins the Community Building Awards for its Plastiki Rafiki initiative

Grace MathekaJanuary 27, 2022

The International School of Kenya recently won the International School Awards’ Community Building Award at the 2022 International School Awards. The awards rec...

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DHL Express SSA has been certified as a top employer in Africa

Grace MathekaJanuary 26, 2022

DHL Express, a logistics company, has once again been recognized as a Top Employer in Africa by the Top Employer Institute. The company has been participating i...

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Jim Cummings spearheads initiative to plant 500,000 trees in Kenya to combat climate change

Grace MathekaJanuary 26, 2022

Jim Cummings, a lifelong educator, has a long-standing passion for combating climate change and involving younger generations, both in Kenya and in the United S...

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KRU announces the return of the National Seven Circuit in May 2022

Grace MathekaJanuary 26, 2022

The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has announced the official return of the National Sevens Circuit after a two year hiatus in May 2022. The hiatus was attributed to t...

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SBM Bank offers Ksh. 1.6 billion financing to Bboxx in a bid to support financing of affordable solar home systems

Grace MathekaJanuary 26, 2022

SBM Bank Kenya has today announced a Ksh. 1.6 billion (USD 15 million) mid-term debt facility to Bboxx Kenya, a next generation company. The facility is aimed a...

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Absa Bank wins the Top Employer in Kenya & Africa accolade

Grace MathekaJanuary 25, 2022

Absa Bank Kenya has been recognized as the top employer in Kenya and Africa in 2022 by the Top Employers Institute. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases ...

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Tusker Malt Lager to sponsor the Soldier’s Salute Polo tournament this weekend at the Nairobi Polo Club

Grace MathekaJanuary 25, 2022

The January series of the Polo competition will continue this week at the Nairobi Polo Club with the seventh Soldier’s Salute tournament sponsored by Tusker Mal...

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Bybit launches an NFT trading platform with an aim of streamlining digital ownership

Grace MathekaJanuary 25, 2022

Bybit, a cryptocurrency trading platform, recently launched the Bybit NFT Marketplace, a non-fungible token (NFT) platform. The platform aims to streamline digi...

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