Huawei is expanding its ‘Seeds for the future’ campaign to bridge gender gap in emerging technologies

Grace MathekaDecember 29, 2021

Huawei Technologies is increasing its efforts to promote women working in the ICT industry through education of future specialized technologies in a program dub...

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LG commits to prioritize customer value ahead of the new year

Grace MathekaDecember 29, 2021

LG Electronics (LG) new CEO, William Cho, has unveiled the company’s priorities for 2022. Mr. Cho stressed on the importance of being more strategic in the new ...

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realme C15, Infinix 8i & OPPO A54 among 11 smartphones on offer by Safaricom this festive season

Grace MathekaDecember 29, 2021

This festive season, Safaricom is offering the best deals for smartphones and accessories on its online shopping platform Masoko. The offers include price disco...

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realme to launch the GT 2 Pro eco-friendly smartphone in 2022

Grace MathekaDecember 28, 2021

realme smartphone brand has announced plans to launch into the Kenyan market its flagship smartphone with a back cover made of eco-friendly material in early 20...

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Kenya announces that citizens can now get COVID-19 vaccine booster shots

Grace MathekaDecember 28, 2021

The Ministry of Health has announced the rollout of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to people who have already completed their primary doses of the vaccine. In a...

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US to temporary lift travel restrictions against 8 southern African countries

Grace MathekaDecember 28, 2021

The U.S has announced plans to lift the temporary COVID-19-related travel restrictions imposed on eight southern African countries on December 31. The announcem...

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Uganda’s Sarrai Group obtains 20-year lease of Mumias Sugar assets

Grace MathekaDecember 28, 2021

Kenya has leased Mumias Sugar Company assets to Sarrai Group, a conglomerate of agro-manufacturing companies across East and Southern Africa. The 20-year lease ...

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Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed as the 7th member of the EAC

Grace MathekaDecember 28, 2021

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the newest member of the East African Community (EAC) following approval by the EAC Council of Ministers. DRC's additi...

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Little Cab launches ‘Little party’ initiative to push for responsible drinking

Grace MathekaDecember 28, 2021

Little, a Kenyan cab hailing app, has launched Little party, an initiative aimed at advocating for responsible drinking. To further their commitment to this cou...

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Treasury to inject Ksh. 113 billion into KQ in a bid to save the airline

Grace MathekaDecember 28, 2021

Treasury has announced plans to support national courier Kenya Airways (KQ) to the tune of Ksh. 113 billion to survive the COVID-19 pandemic and remain afloat. ...

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Family Bank extends Ksh. 6 billion loan facility to 17 counties to support agribusinesses

Grace MathekaDecember 28, 2021

Family Bank has announced that it will extend its Ksh. 6 billion credit to 17 counties in Kenya for the next year. The funding is powered by USAID’s Pay for Per...

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UAE suspends all passenger flights from Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia & Nigeria over omicron variant spread

Grace MathekaDecember 28, 2021

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued a travel restriction on passenger flights from Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Ethiopia. The announcement was made by th...

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Konshens to land in Kenya tomorrow ahead of his Carnivore performance on New Year’s eve

Grace MathekaDecember 27, 2021

Celebrated Jamaican Dancehall King Konshens is set to land in Kenya Tuesday ahead of his performance at the #NRGWAVE to be held at the Carnivore grounds on 31st...

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A conversation with Esther Ndunge on her journey with the Safaricom choir

Samson NderiDecember 26, 2021

During this festive period, the Safaricom choir has been serenading us with their melodious voices as they sing the Christmas carols as part of the Uteo wa Fura...

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Telkom supports CA’s review of the mobile & fixed termination rates

Grace MathekaDecember 24, 2021

Telkom has welcomed the Communications Authority’s (CA) review of the Mobile Termination Rates (MTRs) and Fixed Termination Rates (FTRs) from Ksh. 0.99 to Ksh. ...

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The unfortunate case of exploitation of creatives in the church

Florence KamaithaDecember 24, 2021

For a long time, the church has been known to raise great talents who end up becoming the best musicians, actors as well as instrumentalists. A few examples of...

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President Uhuru Kenyatta commissions the Nairobi Street Kitchen culinary experience

Grace MathekaDecember 24, 2021

President Uhuru Kenyatta has officially commissioned the Nairobi Street Kitchen (NSK), a unique dining experience located along Mpaka Road in Westlands, Nairobi...

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Digital lenders regulation law has now taken effect following Presidential consent

Grace MathekaDecember 24, 2021

A law that allows for the licensing and supervising of digital lenders came into effect on December 23. This is following the signing of the Central Bank of Ken...

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Huawei ranked second in the 2021 EU Industrial R&D investment scoreboard

Grace MathekaDecember 24, 2021

Huawei has been ranked second in the recently concluded 2021 EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard, up from third place in the 2020 edition. The 2021 EU I...

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Microsoft is calling out for applications to its Software Engineering program in 2022

Grace MathekaDecember 24, 2021

Every year, Microsoft recruits thousands of university graduates and students from all over the world to join the company. The company has announced graduate op...

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LG launches its first model 17G90Q ultragear gaming laptop

Grace MathekaDecember 23, 2021

LG Electronics (LG) recently unveiled its first gaming laptop model 17G90Q, expanding its premium UltraGearTM lineup and bringing exciting news to gamers worldw...

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Coca-Cola partners with Nature Kenya to support Hombe Forest restoration project

Grace MathekaDecember 23, 2021

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa–Kenya will be planting 90,000 tree seedlings in Mt. Kenya's Hombe Forest in partnership with Nature Kenya. The three year reforestati...

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Gospel musician Sifa Favour feeds 30,000 street children in 43 countries

Grace MathekaDecember 23, 2021

Kenyan gospel musicians, Sifa Favour, known for his hit single Mimi Na Wewe is celebrating his birthday and a milestone of feeding 30,000 street children in 43 ...

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President Uhuru Kenyatta commissions GTC Office Tower in Westlands

Grace MathekaDecember 23, 2021

The Global Trade Center (GTC) Office Tower has been officially opened for occupancy and operations, in a launch ceremony graced by H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta...

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Kenya Power’s Elizabeth Rogo named among 100 outstanding female executives in the African Oil and Gas sector

Grace MathekaDecember 23, 2021

Kenya Power board member, Eng. Elizabeth Rogo, has been recognized as one of 100 Outstanding Female Executives in the African Oil and Gas sector by African Shap...

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Yellow Moon launches a digital luxury lifestyle magazine, YM Life

Grace MathekaDecember 23, 2021

Yellow Moon Marketing, a Kenyan based marketing agency has launched a digital luxury lifestyle magazine called, YM Life (ymlife.co.ke). The magazine will be ded...

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We have a long way to go for Kenyan writers looking to make bank in publishing

Mwende NgaoDecember 23, 2021

Books are one of the best ways to curate a people's history. Most of what I've learned about the world I learned from books. The reigns of monarchs, the biggest...

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Special Economic Zones Authority commends construction progress at Tatu City

Grace MathekaDecember 23, 2021

The board of directors of the Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) has applauded the efforts by Tatu City to set up Kenya’s first ever One-Stop Shop facility...

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Emirates SkyCargo hits 600 million mark for COVID-19 vaccine doses transported globally

Grace MathekaDecember 23, 2021

Emirates SkyCargo has crossed a major milestone in the global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines with 600 million doses flown on its flights. This is close to 13...

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Safaricom & NTSA launch road safety initiative for Boda Boda drivers

Grace MathekaDecember 23, 2021

Safaricom has partnered with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the National Boda Boda Association to promote a road safety initiative targe...

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KEMSA introduces use of Electronic Proof of Deliveries app to enhance the delivery of medical supplies

Grace MathekaDecember 23, 2021

The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has launched the use of Electronic Proof of Deliveries (ePOD) application. This will enhance efficiency and effecti...

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Kakuzi gives Ksh. 31 million bonus payout to smallholder avocado farmers

Grace MathekaDecember 23, 2021

Hundreds of smallholder avocado farmers in Murang'a County have received a Ksh. 31 million bonus payout by agribusiness firm Kakuzi this week. The farmers, who ...

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Baze by Safaricom introduces music streaming on its platform in a bid to support Kenyan talent

Grace MathekaDecember 23, 2021

Safaricom has expanded its Baze platform to include music streaming. This will enable Baze customers to enjoy a mobile-first, ad-free, music streaming experienc...

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Daddy Owen’s Malaika Tribute Awards and M-PESA Foundation Partner to award disability champions

Grace MathekaDecember 23, 2021

Several organizations were awarded for their role in advocating for persons with disabilities and highlighting the role they play in society at the Malaika Trib...

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Dubai extends suspension of flights from Kenya until 24th December

Grace MathekaDecember 23, 2021

The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has extended its suspension of all transit and inbound flights from Kenya until 24th December. The Authority h...

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AfDB appoints Osward Mulenga Chanda to head its water & sanitation development department

Grace MathekaDecember 22, 2021

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has appointed Osward Mulenga Chanda as Director for water development and sanitation, effective 1st December, 2021. Mr. Chan...

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Rolls-Royce partners with Qatar Investment Authority to invest in new low carbon nuclear power business

Grace MathekaDecember 22, 2021

The Rolls-Royce Group has reached agreement with the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar, to invest Ksh. 12.7 bill...

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Kenyatta University student arraigned in court over Ksh. 189,000 fraud committed using fake MPESA messages

Grace MathekaDecember 22, 2021

Emmanuel Bwire, a third year student of Kenyatta University has been arraigned in court for buying food and drinks worth Ksh. 189,000 from a Nairobi hotel using...

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Paylend secures Ksh. 226 million seed funding from Next Chymia Consulting to scale its operations in Kenya

Grace MathekaDecember 22, 2021

Paylend, a Kenyan fintech startup, has announced that it has raised Ksh. 226 million (USD 2 million) seed investment from Next Chymia Consulting HK, a blockchai...

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Dambisa Moyo & Forest Whitaker have joined NBA Africa as strategic investors

Grace MathekaDecember 22, 2021

NBA Africa has announced that global economist and best-selling author Dr. Dambisa Moyo and Academy Award-winning actor and social activist Forest Whitaker have...

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LG to soon launch its premium S95QR soundbar for home, cinema & gaming

Grace MathekaDecember 22, 2021

LG Electronics (LG) has announced plans to introduce a new lineup of audio products with diverse models offering premium performance, unique and stylish designs...

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Bolloré Group receives offer to sell a 100% stake of their logistics arm from the MSC Group

Grace MathekaDecember 22, 2021

The Bolloré Group has announced that it has received an offer from the MSC Group, a container transport and logistics company, to acquire 100% of Bolloré Africa...

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