EABL changes official name to East African Breweries PLC
East African Breweries Limited has officially changed its name to East African Breweries PLC. This name change took effect from 1st October 2021. The company wa...
EABL issues Ksh. 11B corporate bond to fund operations
East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has today announced the issuance of a Ksh. 11 billion corporate bond under the Domestic Medium Term Note (MTN) Programme. The ...
10 important questions to ask before taking out a personal loan
For most people, personal loans can provide an affordable alternative to credit cards and help you finance different projects or purchases while saving on inter...
Co-impact Fund opens applications to the Gender Fund to support women leadership
Co-Impact, a global philanthropic collaborative, has committed to raise and deploy Ksh. 110.5 billion ($1 billion), through its Gender Fund. The Fund will work ...
Magical Kenya Tourism Expo 2021 officially kicks off
The ongoing vaccination drive in the country is expected to enhance the level of confidence on safe travels among visitors into the country.
Tourism and Wild...
Gearbox & EU partner to train engineers in Kenya; applications open
Gearbox has partnered with the European Union (EU) to create the Gearbox Challenge. The GearBox Challenge is a 2 month scholarship programme for 26 candidates w...
Thuraya WE now offers affordable pre-paid packages for personal communication in remote areas
With the rise in demand for corporate applications to support remote operations, Thuraya Telecommunications and IEC Telecom have partnered to introduce new cap...
The Digital Media Incubator is calling out to digital artists for applications
The Digital Media Incubator in collaboration with Goethe-Institut, Jenga CCI, and the GIZ are calling out for applications. The Incubator program aims to mentor...
Airtel Money partners with Flutterwave to enhance payment options for businesses
Airtel Money has announced a partnership with Flutterwave, a payments solution company, to expand its mobile money services to businesses in Eastern Africa.
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Eric Musyoka to produce music on Showmax’s upcoming drama series, ‘Famous’
Veteran Kenyan music producer Eric Musyoka has signed a deal to oversee music production for Famous, Showmax’s upcoming drama.
Created and directed by Enos O...
Pandora Papers, inside President Uhuru’s offshore assets
A huge leak of financial papers dubbed Pandora Papers recently revealed that President Uhuru Kenyatta's family secretly owns a network of offshore companies for...
Microsoft launches Windows 11, Windows 10 users to get a free upgrade
Microsoft has officially launched the Windows 11 Operating System. The free upgrade will begin rolling out to eligible Windows 10 PCs and PCs that come pre-load...
Huawei holds the 2021 East Africa BFSI Summit to discuss the impact of Digital Transformation within the fintech industry
C-level Executives, industry experts, policymakers and government officials have converged at the Huawei 2021 East Africa BFSI Summit. The summit aims to addres...
Oliver Mathenge Group Digital Editor at Radio Africa Group, moves to Nation Media
Journalist Oliver Mathenge has left the Radio Africa Group where he worked as the Digital Editor. Mathenge has worked at Radio Africa for close to a decade, and...
KAM issues statement on proposal to charge import duty on clinker
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has issued a statement on local companies' capacity to supply the aggregate demand for clinker in the country.
I...
GOtv packages prices & channels in Kenya 2021
GOtv is a pay TV service in Africa that operates in various countries that include Kenya. GOtv is a low-cost digital pay-TV that is a subsidiary of Multichoice...
Nationwide curfew extended by 30 days, political gatherings banned
The government has extended the dawn to dusk curfew by a further 30 days.
Speaking while making the announcement, Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe expla...
Simplifine has completed the acquisition of Ennsvalley Bakery
SimpliFine, a Kenyan integrated food producer offering locally manufactured food products across East Africa has completed the acquisition of Ennsvalley Bakery....
DStv packages prices & channel list in Kenya in 2021
DStv packages include DStv Premium, DStv Compact Plus, DStv Compact, DStv Family, and DStv Access. They also have add-on packages that customers can subscribe t...
Unilever concludes the transfer of its stake in Limuru Tea to TeaCo
The Unilever Tea Board of Directors has approved the proposal to have a separate entity to manage its tea business. This follows a decision by its parent firm U...
Marketing Society of Kenya partners with Unicaf to provide scholarship opportunities to its members
The Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK) has entered into a partnership agreement with Unicaf to increase its members’ and employees’ access to quality higher educa...
Segun Ogunsanya begins new role as CEO at Airtel Africa
Following his appointment as Managing Director and CEO at Airtel Africa in April this year, Olusegun Segun Ogunsanya, has begun his new role as at 1st October, ...
OPPO launches a wildlife mobile photography challenge with the aim of reviving local tourism
OPPO Kenya has unveiled a mobile photography competition with an aim to support the continued revival of local tourism by encouraging more Kenyans to visit the ...
Network International has completed the acquisition of DPO Group
DPO Group (DPO), a payment service provider (PSP), has finalized its acquisition by Network International, an enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East...
Huawei unveils the top 20 regional shortlisted apps for their Apps UP’s contest
Huawei has announced the top 20 shortlisted apps for the Huawei HMS App Innovation Contest (Apps UP) event. The 2021 edition of the competition received over 2,...
Crown Motors Group has launched the new Nissan Navara in the Kenyan market
Crown Motors Group announced the launch of the all-new Nissan Navara. The newly launched pickup truck delivers an enhanced level of safety, comfort and driving ...
Ministry of Interior orders a crackdown on illegal Pakistani travelers to Kenya
Kenya has suspended its visa-free transit agreement with Pakistan after social media sites showed videos of large numbers of Pakistani nationals crowding reside...
Coca-Cola unveils new global brand platform titled ‘Real Magic’ to celebrate humanity
The Coca-Cola company has unveiled a new global brand platform dubbed Real Magic. The new platform invites everyone to celebrate the real magic of humanity.
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CIC wins Best General Insurance Company award at the 2021 International Business Magazine Awards
CIC Group received 3 awards at this years’ International Business Magazine Awards. These include Best General Insurance Company Kenya 2021, Best Life Insurance ...
The Communications Authority has launched Phase 2 of the Child Online Protection campaign
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has launched a three-month awareness campaign to protect children and their digital footprint, as it steps up the adv...
Wanjiru Kihusa appointed as a Community Relations Manager for ISMEA region by the UPS Foundation
Wanjiru Kihusa, Founder and Director of Still A Mum, has taken up a new role as the Community Relations Manager for India Subcontinent, Middle East and Africa (...
Entry Restrictions and Travel Advisories for Kenya
Kenya is one of the most popular destinations in Africa, and it’s no secret why. The country is blessed with pristine beaches, exotic wildlife, delicious food, ...
Itel launches ‘Jishindie School Fees’ campaign to reward their loyal customers
Getting gifts is always awesome more so when you least expect it, especially in this our economy. This is the same kind of feeling one gets when they are told t...
How Absa’s WhatsApp feature is revolutionizing banking in Kenya
In August this year, Absa Bank launched a new innovation that allows its customers to access their bank accounts and transact via WhatsApp.
Through this solu...
EABL has partnered with MSK to launch marketing driven podcast
The Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK) has partnered with the East African Breweries Limited (EABL) to launch a marketing-driven podcast. The podcast will feature...
Ali Kiba’s new album ‘Only One King’ to be released on 7th October, 2021
AliKiba has announced 7th October, 2021 as the release date for his new Album titled Only One King.
The Album announcement was part of Kiba's making public h...
Dr. Monica Juma moved to Energy Ministry in latest Cabinet reshuffle
President Uhuru Kenyatta has yet again reshuffled his Cabinet, making changes in the Ministries of Defense, Devolution and Energy.
Eugene Wamalwa, who previo...
Qatar Airways named Airline of the Year at the 2021 World Airline Awards
Qatar Airways has been recognized as the Airline of the Year at the 2021 World Airline Awards by Skytrax for its continued excellence in operations and service ...
Dancehall artist & producer MAN has released his latest single titled ‘Energy’
US-based dancehall artist and producer MAN (Mature and Natural) has released his latest single titled Energy.
Speaking about the song, the Trinidad born star...
The Anzisha Prize has unveiled ‘The Quest’ a docuseries about entrepreneurship filmed across Africa
The Anzisha Prize, an African entrepreneurship initiative, has announced the launch of a 4-episode documentary dubbed The Quest. The docuseries showcases the da...
Safaricom’s impact on society valued at Ksh. 664 Billion according to latest Sustainability Report
Safaricom’s latest sustainable business report has indicated that the company created a total value of Ksh. 664 billion for the Kenyan society in its last finan...
Andela secures additional Ksh. 22 Billion in a Series E funding round to fuel expansion
Andela, an engineering talent outsourcing company, has secured Ksh. 22 billion ($200 million) at a Ksh. 166 billion ($1.5 billion) valuation in a Series E fundi...