Google has the highest number of app installs in Africa according to AppsFlyer Performance Index

Grace MathekaOctober 26, 2021

AppsFlyer, a marketing measurement and experience platform, has released the 13th edition of its Performance Index, ranking the top media sources in mobile adve...

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4G Capital named SME Financier of the Year at the 2021 Global SME Finance Forum Awards

Grace MathekaOctober 26, 2021

4G Capital Group, a tech-driven financial inclusion company for MSMEs in Kenya and Uganda has received a Silver award as SME Financier of the Year - Africa at t...

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Standard Chartered kicks off its Nairobi Marathon with a virtual run

Grace MathekaOctober 26, 2021

The virtual run for the 18th edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon kicked off Monday 25th October, 2021 at Karura Forest. The virtual runs will be ...

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Prof Olive Mugenda has been appointed as HF Group Board Chairperson

Grace MathekaOctober 26, 2021

The Housing Finance (HF) Group has appointed Prof Olive Mugenda as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairperson of its Board of Directors effectve 21st...

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Senator Keg ends Shikisha Form Na Senator campaign with 5 Kenyans winning Ksh. 2 Million each

Grace MathekaOctober 26, 2021

Five Kenyans have won a total of Ksh. 10 million in the grand draw of Senator Keg’s nationwide consumer campaign, Shikisha Form Na Senator. Gabriel Wambua fr...

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Wanjiru Njiru has been named as the 2021 United Nations person of the year in Kenya

Grace MathekaOctober 26, 2021

Wawira Njiru has been named the 2021 Kenya United Nations person of the year for her contribution towards distribution of relief food to school going children i...

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Tatu City emerges as a winner at the Free Zones Awards 2021

Grace MathekaOctober 26, 2021

Tatu City has been recognized at the Free Zones Awards 2021 by fDi Intelligence. Tatu won in the category of Large Tenants and received an honourable mention fo...

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Allianz completes acquisition of majority stake in the Jubilee Insurance Company of Uganda

Grace MathekaOctober 25, 2021

Allianz, an insurer and asset managing company is now the majority shareholder in Jubilee Insurance Company of Uganda after completing the transaction to acquir...

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The evolution of the television set technology over the years

Samson NderiOctober 25, 2021

Back in the day, televisions were not a common sight in people’s homes unlike today. Infact, at some point, having a colored tv was a preserve of the rich. Howe...

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Equity named Africa’s Best Bank for SMEs at the 2021 at the Euromoney Awards

Grace MathekaOctober 25, 2021

Equity Bank has been recognized as Africa’s Best Bank for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the 2021 Euromoney Awards. This year, Euromoney received alm...

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National Aviation Services acquires 51% stake in Siginon Aviation in a bid to boost its presence in East Africa

Grace MathekaOctober 25, 2021

The National Aviation Services (NAS), an aviation services provider in emerging markets, has expanded in Kenya with a 51% stake in Siginon Aviation, a subsidiar...

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Key facts & pointers on the Telkom Kenya land battle

Grace MathekaOctober 25, 2021

Telkom Kenya has defended itself against allegations of fraud by Postel Housing Cooperative Society. This comes just days after a Court's ruling to allow Postel...

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itel donates learning materials to Mama Ngina Primary School in Nakuru

Grace MathekaOctober 23, 2021

Smartphone brand itel has donated infrastructural and learning amenities to pupils of Mama Ngina Primary School in Nakuru County. This is part of the brand's Lo...

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How to apply for a Green Card in Kenya

Grace MathekaOctober 23, 2021

A Green Card is a permit allowing immigrants to permanently live and work in the United States Of America. Green card holders are known as permanent residents. ...

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Awuor Ayiecho has been appointed as Board Chairperson for Amnesty International Kenya

Grace MathekaOctober 23, 2021

The Amnesty International Kenya Board has appointed Awuor Ayiecho as the its Chairperson. Awuor, who joined the Board in July 2020, succeeds Renee Ngamau who re...

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Pension scheme Trustees convene at the Sanlam Investments East Africa Conference in Malindi to strategize the sector’s recovery

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

The more than 100 pension fund Trustees are in an ongoing two-day Sanlam Investments East Africa Conference in Malindi to gauge the pandemic's impact on the mar...

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KQ partners with British Airways to increase destinations across Europe

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

Kenya Airways’ (KQ) customers can now fly to more destinations across Europe, thanks to a new codeshare agreement between KQ and British Airways. Customers can ...

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Safaricom leading in internet speeds in Kenya according to latest Ookla Internet Performance Report

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

Safaricom had the highest Speed Score (29.20) in Kenya during Q3 according to an analysis by Ookla, a web service that provides analysis of Internet access perf...

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M-PESA Foundation partners with CBM & CURE hospital to support children with disabilities

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

The M-PESA Foundation has entered into a partnership with CBM Kenya and CURE Kenya hospital to address factors that limit children with disabilities from access...

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Liquid Intelligent Technologies named Best African Wholesale Carrier at 2021 Global Carrier Awards

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has received an accolade for Best African Wholesale Carrier at the 2021 Global Carrier Awards ceremony in London for the 10th ye...

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LG kicks off TV tech education campaign amid rising demand for smart TVs

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

LG Electronics East Africa has launched a campaign to educate consumers on emerging trends in TV technology. This will help consumers to make informed informed ...

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Google launches Task Mate crowdsourcing app; Kenyans can earn money by doing tasks

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

Google has launched Task Mate, a crowdsourcing app that lets people use smartphones to do tasks and get paid, in Kenya. The tech company rolled out the beta ver...

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Kenya receives additional 504,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

Kenya has received a consignment of 504,000 additional doses of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in yet another boost to the ongoing National accelerate...

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Africa Logistics Properties targets net zero status by 2030

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

Africa Logistics Properties (ALP) has announced plans to attain net zero status within the next 9 years. The announcement was made by Maruza Chikwanha, ALP'S De...

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How innovative plastic management methods will help advance Africa’s SDGs

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

A new report by Oliver Nudds, Managing Director, Ocean Plastic Technologies has shown that current waste management practices in Africa are causing major econom...

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How to pay for your electricity bill & buy tokens using Safaricom Bonga Points

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

Customers can now purchase Kenya Power tokens using Safaricom Bonga points. You can now redeem accumulated Bonga points to pay for bills including Kenya Power t...

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The 2021 Fret Venture Concert to be held at the Kenya National Theatre on 17th November

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

The Kenya Conservatoire of Music has announced that the 2021 Fret Venture Concert will take place on Wednesday 17th November at the Kenya National Theatre. T...

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Ministry of Health extends closing time for bars & restaurants to 11pm

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

The Government, through the Ministry of Health, has announced the extension of operating hours for bars and restaurants beginning next week. The move has brough...

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Tiktok is offering more ways to create & be entertained with longer videos

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

The TikTok community has refined creative expression on its platform following the launch of longer videos on TikTok. Longer videos on TikTok have unlocked a...

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Showmax Pro to show multicam feed in the Barcelona vs Real Madrid match this weekend

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

Showmax Pro will this weekend introduce a different viewing experience for sports fans. This Sunday, 24th October, customers will have access to the multicam fe...

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Delphine Traoré appointed as new regional CEO of Allianz Africa.

Grace MathekaOctober 22, 2021

Delphine Traoré has been appointed as Allianz Africa Regional CEO effective November 1st, 2021. Delphine, who is a member of the Board of Management at Allianz ...

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Equity Bank updates its Eazzy Net banking solutions to enhance customer experience

Grace MathekaOctober 21, 2021

Equity Bank has revamped its online banking offering, previously known as Eazzy Net, to provide a seamless customer experience across all its banking channels. ...

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KBL launches the new Gilbey’s Mixed Berries Flavour gin

Grace MathekaOctober 21, 2021

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has unveiled the new Gilbey’s Mixed Berries Flavour Gin brand. Gilbey’s Mixed Berries Flavour gin is the latest product introduced...

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Hemingways Watamu & Expeditions feted at 2021 World Travel Awards

Grace MathekaOctober 21, 2021

Hemingways Watamu has been named Kenya’s Leading Beach Resort at the 2021 World Travel Awards. Hemingways Expeditions, which is part of the Hemingways Group, wa...

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Airbus delivers new & enhanced ACH125 helicopter in South Africa

Grace MathekaOctober 21, 2021

Airbus has delivered the first ACH125 helicopter in South Africa to a private customer. The helicopter is equipped with updated avionics and increased engine po...

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Paradigm Initiative releases a short film titled ‘Focus’ to educate people on digital rights

Grace MathekaOctober 21, 2021

The Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a pan-African social enterprise working to advance digital rights and inclusion in Africa, has released its second short film tit...

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14 teams confirm participation in KRU’s Safari Sevens 2021

Grace MathekaOctober 21, 2021

14 teams have so far confirmed their participation in the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) Safari Sevens to be held on 30th and 31st October at the Nyayo National Stadiu...

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation commits up to Ksh. 13 billion to combat COVID-19 in low-income countries

Grace MathekaOctober 21, 2021

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a commitment of up to Ksh. 13 billion (USD 120 million) as part of its COVID-19 response efforts. The fundin...

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KQ & Unga Holdings among 160 companies shortlisted for 2021 Africa CIO100 Awards

Grace MathekaOctober 21, 2021

160 companies have been shortlisted for the Africa CIO100 Awards. The shortlist marks the completion of the first phase of the technical analysis of data from w...

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Applications for the 2021 Angaza Awards for women in banking are now open

Grace MathekaOctober 21, 2021

The Angaza Awards, Women to Watch in Banking and Finance program is open for submission of entries for the 2021 Top 10 Women to Watch list. The List will featur...

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Sheryl Murgor & Stephanie Murgor explain how Ndichu brothers attacked them

Grace MathekaOctober 20, 2021

Two sisters, Sheryl Murgor and Stephanie Murgor, accusing Eddie Ndichu and Paul Ndichu of assault have told their side of the story on what happened on the nigh...

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Here is how to make your company a pet-friendly business

Samson NderiOctober 20, 2021

It’s no secret that more and more UK businesses are becoming pet friendly. Though it used to be frowned upon, we’re happy to report that having our furry frien...

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