Ministry of Industrialisation launches a business acceleration program to support local start-ups

Grace MathekaJune 4, 2021

The Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development (MoITED) has launched Startup Savanna, a business acceleration program. The program is aimed...

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Vifaa Tech Festival to offer of Ksh. 100,000 worth of Little rides to attendees

Grace MathekaJune 4, 2021

Vifaa Tech Festival has begun an offer for Little ride promo codes worth Ksh. 100,000 to attendees of the virtual consumer tech expo. The giveaway campaign is p...

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Directorate of Immigration partners with Posta to enable delivery of passports

Grace MathekaJune 4, 2021

The Directorate of Immigration Services and Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) have launched a passports delivery service. The service will see PCK deliver passp...

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Safari Rally Greening legacy project leads tree-planting exercise in Kakamega & Kisumu counties

Grace MathekaJune 4, 2021

The WRC Safari Rally Kenya Greening legacy project saw up to 10,500 trees planted in Kakamega and Kisumu counties on 2nd-3rd June 2021. Sports CS Amb. Dr. Amina...

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IWF launches child sexual abuse portal in Kenya

Grace MathekaJune 4, 2021

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is relaunching its reporting portal in Kenya. The portal will enable more people to safely and anonymously report images and...

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Kenyan Ethanol Cooking Fuel industry masterplan officially launched

Grace MathekaJune 4, 2021

The launch of the Kenyan Ethanol Cooking Fuel (ECF) Industry Masterplan has been officially announced, in a move set to grow the local production of bio-ethanol...

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Tatu City appoints SMEC to oversee development of Tatu Industrial Park Phase 2

Grace MathekaJune 4, 2021

Tatu City has appointed global engineering firm SMEC as the lead infrastructure consultant for the second phase of Tatu Industrial Park. Phase two development h...

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Genesis Group & NITA among organizations that have joined the ‘Kenya Ni Sisi’ Campaign

Grace MathekaJune 4, 2021

More Corporate firms and organizations have joined the Kenya Ni Sisi Campaign. The campaign is aimed at boosting access to water, sanitation, personal protectiv...

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Minet Group & Africa Lighthouse Capital have acquired Aon Botswana

Grace MathekaJune 4, 2021

Minet Group and Africa Lighthouse Capital (ALC) have announced their acquisition of Aon’s shareholding in AON Botswana, effective June 1st, 2021. AON Botswana w...

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7 international series you can watch on Showmax this June

Grace MathekaJune 4, 2021

Showmax has a wide array of movies and TV shows that you can stream on demand on the platform. These include local and international award-winning TV series and...

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Mastercard rolls out new carbon calculator tool for financial institutions in Kenya and the region

Grace MathekaJune 4, 2021

Mastercard has released its Mastercard Carbon Calculator for Kenya and the wider region. This is amidst the growing trend toward eco-conscious spending and cons...

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vivo the smartphone brand has partnered with UEFA EURO 2020 to launch ‘To Beautiful Moments’ campaign

Grace MathekaJune 4, 2021

vivo the smartphone brand  is the official smartphone of the UEFA EURO 2020 tournament. The partnership aims to reinforce its drive for global expansion and con...

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Tourism Recovery Program is calling out for applications

Grace MathekaJune 4, 2021

The Tourism Recovery Program is a training, mentoring and financial support program designed for travel and tourism entrepreneurs in Egypt, Mexico, South Africa...

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Equity emerges as the Best Bank in Kenya at the 2021 Think Business Awards

Grace MathekaJune 3, 2021

Equity Bank has received 22 accolades in the 2021 Banking Awards by Think Business. The accolades have further cemented the bank’s position as the leading bank ...

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Inchcape launches BMW motorcycle dealership in the Kenyan market

Grace MathekaJune 3, 2021

Kenya’s automotive industry is set to benefit from the entry of Inchcape in the motorcycle market. Inchcape, a UK based multinational, is an automotive distr...

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Beekeepers will soon be required to register with the Government under proposed Livestock Bill 2021

Grace MathekaJune 3, 2021

In the proposed Livestock Bill 2021, the State will outlaw farmers from keeping bees for commercial purposes except in an apiary or approved home of bees. These...

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Dr. Patrick Amoth has been appointed as the Chair to the WHO Executive Board

Grace MathekaJune 3, 2021

Dr. Patrick Amoth, the acting Director-General for Health, Ministry of Health of Kenya has been appointed as the Chairman of the World Health Organization (WHO)...

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Nakuru town to soon gain City status following Senate nod

Grace MathekaJune 3, 2021

Nakuru town is one step closer to becoming a city after the Senate voted to elevate its status. All Senators present voted to support a motion by the House Devo...

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Emirates rolls out special fares to Dubai and other popular destinations

Grace MathekaJune 3, 2021

Emirates has announced its offer for Kenyan travellers on their trips around the world. The airline has introduced special fares to popular destinations, now op...

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Jay Kosgei & Nikhil Dodhia appointed as actuaries by Zamara Group

Grace MathekaJune 3, 2021

Zamara Group has appointed Jay Kosgei and Nikhil Dodhia in a move to strengthen its team’s capacity and further expand its actuarial service in Kenya and across...

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The Ladima Foundation launches a new social media platform for it’s A-List members

Grace MathekaJune 3, 2021

The Ladima Foundation has launched its new exclusive and interactive social media platform for A-List members. The A-List, which started as a database of women ...

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“This Little Light of Mine” by Troy Onyango has been shortlisted at the 2021 AKO Caine Prize for African writing

Grace MathekaJune 3, 2021

The AKO Caine Prize for African Writing has announced the Shortlist for the 2021 AKO Caine Prize for African Writing. Listed below are the 5 short stories of...

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Hikma Sisters to provide secondary school sponsorship to orphaned girls

Grace MathekaJune 3, 2021

In Kenya, there are numerous avenues through which you can get sponsorship. Some businesses and individuals provide scholarships to high-achieving kids and pupi...

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President Uhuru appoints Judges, rejects 6 in surprise turn of events

Grace MathekaJune 3, 2021

President Uhuru Kenyatta has appointed 34 out of 41 judges nominated by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for appointment to superior courts. 6 nominated ju...

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Sauti Sol has been appointed as the official brand ambassadors for Infinix in Kenya

Grace MathekaJune 2, 2021

Infinix the mobile phone brand has announced the signing of Kenyan afro-pop band, Sauti Sol as its new Brand Ambassadors. The Grammy award winning band will ...

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Earnest Wambari recognized for his role in the World Food Program

Grace MathekaJune 2, 2021

In 2020, the World Food Program (WFP) was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger, for its contribution to bettering conditions for peace...

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AFD signs MoU with TRACE Global and Senghor University to develop the creative sector in Africa

Grace MathekaJune 2, 2021

Agence Française de Féveloppement (AFD), TRACE Global and the Senghor University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The 3 signatories will collabo...

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MoData partners with Renovite to provide cloud payment solutions

Grace MathekaJune 1, 2021

Digital and financial solutions specialists, MoData, have partnered with Renovite Technologies to deliver premium cloud-native payment technology solutions to c...

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Kellen Eileen Kariuki has been appointed as Chairperson to the StanChart Board of Directors

Grace MathekaJune 1, 2021

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Mrs. Kellen Eileen Kariuki, MBS, as the new Chair of the Board with effect fro...

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Credit Bank partners with CapPlus & Eneza to enable their customers access education materials for free

Grace MathekaJune 1, 2021

Credit Bank has announced a partnership with CapitalPlus Exchange Corporation (CapPlus) and Eneza Education. The partnership will see the bank’s customers acces...

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Tecno renews partnership with UNHCR to support primary education for refugees in Africa

Samson NderiJune 1, 2021

Tecno has today announced the renewal of its partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to support UNHCR’s global program in primary education, Educate A Ch...

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Uber Eats reveals that beef burgers & sandwiches are Kenyan’s favorite orders

Grace MathekaJune 1, 2021

Meal delivery service, Uber Eats, enables ordering delicious food from your favorite local restaurants as simple as requesting a ride. The Uber Eats app connect...

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Equity KNUT House branch plants 1,000 trees at Thika High School

Grace MathekaJune 1, 2021

As part of its 35 million tree tree-planting effort, Equity's KNUT House Branch has planted 1,000 trees at Thika High School in Kiambu County. Prof. Isaac Macha...

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KAM to host the 4th Changamka Shopping Festival to promote local products

Grace MathekaMay 31, 2021

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has launched the next Edition of the Changamka Shopping Festival. The Festival is the 4th Kenya Manufacturing Su...

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UN Food Systems Dialogue calls for sustainable and equitable food systems

Grace MathekaMay 31, 2021

The UN Food Systems Dialogue has established that there is need to have policies and legal frameworks that promote the right to safe and affordable food for all...

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A look at the potential of Kenya’s textile industry

Grace MathekaMay 31, 2021

When you hear textiles, what comes to mind? I am guessing fabric, fashion, style? Well, like I recently learnt, there is way more to it. The textile industry...

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Equity partners with KFS to plant 5,000 trees in Kessup Forest

Grace MathekaMay 31, 2021

Equity Bank Iten Branch has partnered with Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and the County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet to plant 5,000 trees in Kessup Forest in Iten...

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BAT receives recognition in the 2021 Financial Times Europe Climate Leaders

Grace MathekaMay 31, 2021

Tobacco manufacturing company, BAT (British American Tobacco), has been named as a 2021 Climate Leader by the Financial Times (FT) in the annual European Rankin...

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Safaricom launches BAZE, a video on demand content platform

Grace MathekaMay 31, 2021

Safaricom has unveiled BAZE, a mobile, video-on-demand service that offers a wide selection of local and regional short-form videos in comedy, drama, lifestyle,...

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Hoteliers hopeful for tourism boost after launch of Lamu Port

Grace MathekaMay 31, 2021

Kenya Coast hoteliers have expressed gratitude on the opening of Port of Lamu, aimed at boosting logistics, travel and tourism industry in the wake of the COVID...

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PCPB forms special task force to review toxic pesticides

Grace MathekaMay 31, 2021

Pest Control Service Products Board (PCPB) has constituted a task force committee to review toxic pesticides in Kenya. This move comes as a response to the dire...

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Mountain Top Publishers to open publishing facility at Tatu City

Grace MathekaMay 31, 2021

Mountain Top Publishers, a supplier of educational books to Kenyan schools, has announced that it will open a new publishing facility in Tatu Industrial Park. T...

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