Applications for the Realness Institute Episodic Lab & DET training for filmmakers has been extended to 21st January

Grace MathekaJanuary 12, 2022

Deadline for applications to the Realness Institute Episodic Lab and Development Executive Traineeship has been extended to 21st January from the previous deadl...

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Tips that can help you advertise your products better

Samson NderiJanuary 12, 2022

Today the Internet is the main platform for business promotion. All products that are in demand among a wide audience are presented in the global network. From ...

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San Ramon Carbon Neutral Foundation launches the Healing Trees initiative in remembrance of lives lost to COVID-19

Grace MathekaJanuary 12, 2022

The San Ramon Carbon Neutral Foundation has partnered with other global organizations to develop a movement that seeks to provide healing and hope to people thr...

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US issues level 3 travel advisory on Kenya, a few weeks after Dubai ban

Grace MathekaJanuary 11, 2022

The United States of America has imposed a level three travel advisory on Kenya, downgrading it from the much safer level one category it was accorded last year...

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Kenya issues 7 day suspension on all inbound & transit passenger flights from the UAE

Grace MathekaJanuary 11, 2022

Kenya has suspended all inbound and transit passenger flights from the United Arabs Emirates for seven days effective January 10th, for an initial period of sev...

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KAM embraces the 15% power tariff reduction, states that it will boost local manufacturing

Grace MathekaJanuary 11, 2022

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has welcomed the 15% reduction in power tariffs in the country gazetted on 7th January, 2022. In a statement releas...

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13,000 pupils in Laisamis to benefit from food relief donated by the Lake Turkana Wind Power company

Grace MathekaJanuary 11, 2022

The Lake Turkana Wind Power company (LTWP) has launched a two month Emergency Food Relief program set to benefit about 13,000 primary school pupils. The program...

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Kenya Railways runs first successful trial cargo train on SGR/MGR link line

Grace MathekaJanuary 11, 2022

Kenya Railways has conducted its first trial freight train on the newly constructed link connecting the Standard Gauge Railway and Meter Gauge Railway in Naivas...

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Section of Lang’ata Road to be closed for 6 days to allow for T-Mall flyover erection

Grace MathekaJanuary 11, 2022

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced that a section of Lang’ata Road, at the T-Mall roundabout, will experience traffic disruptions. This...

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Garden City Business Park reaches 93% occupancy after CCI Group & Max International tenancy

Grace MathekaJanuary 11, 2022

The Garden City Business Park is now at 93% occupancy. The occupancy rate was boosted following the leasing of office space by CCI Group, a Business Process Out...

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Team Tusker Malt emerges top at the recently held Davis Cup Polo tournament

Grace MathekaJanuary 10, 2022

Team Tusker Malt was the winner of the recently held Davis Cup Polo tournament held at the Nairobi Polo Club grounds. The team was playing off handicap 2.5 and ...

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Equity Group launches Equity Life Assurance as it diversifies to insurance

Grace MathekaJanuary 10, 2022

Equity Life Assurance (ELAK) which is fully owned by Equity Group Insurance Holdings has received a life insurance license to operate as an insurance provider i...

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Equity Bank Uganda admits first cohort of 123 top performing scholars to its Leaders Program

Grace MathekaJanuary 10, 2022

Equity Bank Uganda has launched the Equity Leaders Program (ELP) by admitting its first cohort of 123 top performing scholars. The scholars are from the 43 Dist...

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Prudential Africa is the official insurance partner for AFCON 2021

Grace MathekaJanuary 10, 2022

Prudential Africa has been confirmed as the official insurance partner of the 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2021. This is after the insuranc...

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LG showcases AI & Bots enabled innovations at CES 2022

Grace MathekaJanuary 10, 2022

LG Electronics has introduced a series of innovations at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2022 set to offer customers a personalized experience across its ho...

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KenGen completes Phase 1 of the 25 acres Ngong Forest restoration project

Grace MathekaJanuary 10, 2022

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has completed Phase One of the 25 acres Ngong Forest Restoration project which commenced in October 2018. The proj...

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Mastercard podcast shows how financial inclusion is creating an equitable future for all

Grace MathekaJanuary 10, 2022

Mastercard is bringing awareness to some of the world's most critical issues through an innovative podcast series titled Journey to One Billion. The podcast fea...

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Qatar Airways Cargo receives IATA CEIV Live Animals certification

Grace MathekaJanuary 8, 2022

Qatar Airways Cargo has announced that its strict adherence to the highest standards and relevant regulations has been accredited with the CEIV Live Animals cer...

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Orange holds Pan-African football tournaments in a bid to drive positive change among the youth

Grace MathekaJanuary 8, 2022

Orange has been holding a series of Orange Sponsors Change regional football tournaments across its footprint. The tournaments are enabling 12-13 year olds to p...

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EABC calls for EAC partner states to mutually recognize COVID-19 test and vaccination certificates

Grace MathekaJanuary 8, 2022

The East African Business Council (EABC) has urged EAC partner states to adopt and implement an EAC coordinated approach on COVID-19. This, according to EABC wi...

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Hisense plans to launch their L9G TriChroma Laser TV in the African market this year

Grace MathekaJanuary 8, 2022

Hisense, an electronic appliances company, recently showcased its 8K resolution laser display technology solution and ULED 8K Mini-LED series at the Consumer El...

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KCB partners with Nakuru County Government in a bid to support MSMEs

Grace MathekaJanuary 8, 2022

KCB Bank has set aside about Ksh. 800 million to support thousands of MSMEs and cooperatives in Nakuru County to help them weather the effects of the COVID-19 p...

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Simba Corp delivers 100 additional Mahindra Scorpio pick-ups to the National Police Service

Grace MathekaJanuary 8, 2022

The National Police Service recently received 100 new Mahindra Scorpio pick-up vehicles during a hand-over ceremony held at the Simba Corp Headquarters along Mo...

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China to soon appoint special envoy for the Horn of Africa region

Grace MathekaJanuary 8, 2022

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has announced that China will name a special envoy for the Horn of Africa region. Wang Yi made the announcement while on a tour...

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Reprieve for Kenyans as power cost reduces by 15% following President Uhuru Kenyatta’s directive

Grace MathekaJanuary 8, 2022

The Ministry of Energy has announced a 15% reduction in power tariffs. The announcement was made via the Kenya Gazette of 7th January, 2022 notice, covering the...

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Regina Mbugua & Beatrice Muriuki among 13 winners feted at the 2021 Merck Foundation MARS Awards

Grace MathekaJanuary 7, 2022

The Merck Foundation has recognized 13 winners from 8 African countries for the best African Women Researchers and best Young African Researchers categories at ...

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CEO Fridays: A conversation with Dr. Maria Bayerl on facial anesthetics & her plan to open a practice in Kenya

Grace MathekaJanuary 7, 2022

Over the recent years, reports have shown that the number of people getting cosmetic procedures has risen steadily. We find that more and more men and women are...

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Kenya Rugby Shujaa 7s in training ahead of the HSBC World Sevens series

Grace MathekaJanuary 7, 2022

The Kenya Rugby National Men’s Sevens team, Shujaa, is currently training at the Kasarani National stadium for the two Spain legs of the HSBC World Sevens Serie...

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Nissan celebrates 35 years of Sunderland production with the 100% electric LEAF-powered Bluebird

Grace MathekaJanuary 7, 2022

Nissan has commissioned a special conversion of the Nissan Bluebird, the first car off the factory's production line in 1986. This is as the company commemorate...

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Huawei extends its offers on selected devices in all retail stores

Grace MathekaJanuary 7, 2022

Huawei Mobile Kenya has extended its offers on various products as the year begins. Some of the products on offer are the wearables targeting fitness beginners ...

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The High Court has declined to suspend car insurance premium rate increase

Grace MathekaJanuary 6, 2022

Tough times are on the horizon for motor vehicle owners in Kenya as underwriters adjust the rates for comprehensive insurance upwards. The premiums rates applic...

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KCAA confirms that fake COVID-19 negative certificates were behind Dubai flights ban

Grace MathekaJanuary 6, 2022

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has revealed that Dubai banned all inbound and transit passenger flights from Kenya because of fake COVID-19 negative ...

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Luno global cryptocurrency predictions for 2022

Grace MathekaJanuary 6, 2022

For the global cryptocurrency industry, 2021 will be remembered as one of the years the bitcoin broke past its all-time price high and drove the sector even clo...

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Interview with Leon Kiptum on Chipper Cash and their operations in Africa

Grace MathekaJanuary 6, 2022

Sending and receiving money to and from abroad has rapidly become a crucial aspect of people, businesses and economies. This has specifically been accelerated  ...

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Reprieve for parents as Equity Bank is now offering instant loans for school fees

Grace MathekaJanuary 6, 2022

Equity Bank has introduced a new way of accessing loans instantly for parents and guardians, especially with the four school terms this year. Parents and guardi...

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Kakuzi issues profit warning due to lower avocado production last year

Grace MathekaJanuary 6, 2022

Kakuzi has issued a profit warning notice with anticipated lower full year earnings due to lower production and export of avocado fruits in 2021. The notice, wh...

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Huawei partners with universities in Africa to train 1 million ICT professionals

Grace MathekaJanuary 5, 2022

Huawei Technologies is targeting to train close to 1 million new ICT professionals in partnership with universities in Africa, under the theme Connection, Glory...

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Cellulant has extended its partnership with Pipit Global to include 18 African countries

Grace MathekaJanuary 5, 2022

Pipit Global, a cash payments platform, has extended its partnership agreement with Cellulant, a fintech company, to now include eighteen countries in Sub-Sahar...

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President Uhuru Kenyatta to inspect the new Ksh. 40 Billion Kipevu Oil Terminal project tomorrow

Grace MathekaJanuary 5, 2022

President Uhuru Kenyatta is scheduled to inspect the progress of ongoing construction at the new Kipevu Oil Terminal (KOT) on 6th January, 2022. The President w...

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OPPO A95 smartphone is now available in the Kenyan market, to retail at Ksh. 33,999

Grace MathekaJanuary 5, 2022

OPPO has launched the new A95 smartphone in the Kenyan market. As part of the OPPO A series, the OPPO A95 empowers users through powerful technology and modern ...

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Abderrahim Dbich has been appointed as the CEO of Allianz Morocco

Grace MathekaJanuary 5, 2022

Allianz Africa has announced the appointment of Abderrahim Dbich as CEO of Allianz Morocco, effective January 1st, 2022. He succeeds Joerg Weber, who will take ...

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How to become an MPESA agent in Kenya

Grace MathekaJanuary 5, 2022

Mobile money transfer has quickly become the norm in Kenya, with most people transacting money via MPESA. MPESA agents are available almost everywhere in the co...

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