OPPO launches a wildlife mobile photography challenge with the aim of reviving local tourism

Grace MathekaOctober 5, 2021

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 ...

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Network International has completed the acquisition of DPO Group

Grace MathekaOctober 4, 2021

DPO Group (DPO), a payment service provider (PSP), has finalized its acquisition by Network International, an enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East...

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Huawei unveils the top 20 regional shortlisted apps for their Apps UP’s contest

Grace MathekaOctober 4, 2021

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,...

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Crown Motors Group has launched the new Nissan Navara in the Kenyan market

Grace MathekaOctober 1, 2021

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 ...

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Ministry of Interior orders a crackdown on illegal Pakistani travelers to Kenya

Grace MathekaOctober 1, 2021

Kenya has suspended its visa-free transit agreement with Pakistan after social media sites showed videos of large numbers of Pakistani nationals crowding reside...

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Coca-Cola unveils new global brand platform titled ‘Real Magic’ to celebrate humanity

Grace MathekaOctober 1, 2021

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

Grace MathekaOctober 1, 2021

CIC Group received 3 awards at this years’ International Business Magazine Awards. These include Best General Insurance Company Kenya 2021, Best Life Insurance ...

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The Communications Authority has launched Phase 2 of the Child Online Protection campaign

Samson NderiOctober 1, 2021

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...

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Wanjiru Kihusa appointed as a Community Relations Manager for ISMEA region by the UPS Foundation

Grace MathekaOctober 1, 2021

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 (...

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Entry Restrictions and Travel Advisories for Kenya

Staff WriterSeptember 30, 2021

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, ...

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Itel launches ‘Jishindie School Fees’ campaign to reward their loyal customers

Samson NderiSeptember 30, 2021

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...

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How Absa’s WhatsApp feature is revolutionizing banking in Kenya

Grace MathekaSeptember 30, 2021

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...

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EABL has partnered with MSK to launch marketing driven podcast

Grace MathekaSeptember 30, 2021

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...

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Ali Kiba’s new album ‘Only One King’ to be released on 7th October, 2021

Grace MathekaSeptember 30, 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...

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Dr. Monica Juma moved to Energy Ministry in latest Cabinet reshuffle

Grace MathekaSeptember 30, 2021

President Uhuru Kenyatta has yet again reshuffled his Cabinet, making changes in the Ministries of Defense, Devolution and Energy. Eugene Wamalwa, who previo...

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Qatar Airways named Airline of the Year at the 2021 World Airline Awards

Grace MathekaSeptember 30, 2021

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 ...

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Dancehall artist & producer MAN has released his latest single titled ‘Energy’

Grace MathekaSeptember 30, 2021

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...

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The Anzisha Prize has unveiled ‘The Quest’ a docuseries about entrepreneurship filmed across Africa

Grace MathekaSeptember 30, 2021

The Anzisha Prize, an African entrepreneurship initiative, has announced the launch of a 4-episode documentary dubbed The Quest. The docuseries showcases the da...

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Safaricom’s impact on society valued at Ksh. 664 Billion according to latest Sustainability Report

Grace MathekaSeptember 30, 2021

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...

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Andela secures additional Ksh. 22 Billion in a Series E funding round to fuel expansion

Grace MathekaSeptember 30, 2021

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...

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Huawei launches the FreeBuds 4 in the Kenyan market, to retail at Ksh. 17,999

Grace MathekaSeptember 30, 2021

Huawei has launched the Huawei FreeBuds 4 latest addition to its line of True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Bluetooth earbuds, the Huawei FreeBuds 4. The earbuds featur...

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An interview with Hilda Wangari on how ALA & Mastercard Foundation are helping mitigate COVID-19 amongst bodaboda riders

Grace MathekaSeptember 30, 2021

Just like in many parts of the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact of the economies of countries in Africa. However, despite the negative eff...

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Faith Kipyegon is the LG sports personality for August 2021

Grace MathekaSeptember 29, 2021

Olympic Champion Faith Kipyegon has been named the LG Sports Personality for the month of August. The mother-of-one successfully defended her 1500m gold meda...

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Kipronoh Ronoh appointed as acting ICT Authority CEO

Grace MathekaSeptember 29, 2021

ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru has appointed Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh as the new acting CEO for the ICT Authority. Dr. Ronoh has replaced Dr. Katherine Getao who h...

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KEMSA dispatches Ksh. 64 million worth of medical supplies to Kitui County

Grace MathekaSeptember 29, 2021

The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has a dispatched a Ksh. 64 million Kitui County Government medical supplies order to 298 health facilities in the C...

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Gabiro Mtu Necessary hits 500,000 streams on BoomPlay

Grace MathekaSeptember 29, 2021

Kisumu-based Kenyan musician, Gabiro Mtu Necessary has just released a 3 track EP dubbed Jenesis to celebrate his milestone of hitting over 300,000 streams with...

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Kato Change & Jaaz Odongo have been nominated for a Latin Grammy Award

Grace MathekaSeptember 29, 2021

Kenyan Guitarist and producer Kato Change and sound engineer Jaaz Odongo have been nominated for a Latin Grammy award for their work on the album Bom Mesmo É Es...

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Keroche Breweries wins 5 awards at the 2021 Kenya Beverage Excellence Awards

Grace MathekaSeptember 29, 2021

Local brewer Keroche Breweries recently bagged five awards at the 2021 Kenya Beverage Excellence Awards (KBEA). At the awards ceremony, Keroche was named the 1...

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Nescafé named Best Coffee Brand at the 2021 Kenya Beverage Excellence Awards

Grace MathekaSeptember 29, 2021

Nescafé has emerged winner in the coffee category as chosen by Kenyan consumers during the 2021 Kenya Beverage Excellence Awards (KBEA). The awards ceremony rec...

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Infinix launches the Zero X Pro smartphone in Kenya at a retail price of Ksh. 36,999

Grace MathekaSeptember 29, 2021

Infinix has launched the new Zero X Pro smartphone in Kenya featuring visual capabilities that allow users to capture special moments, retailing at Ksh. 36,999....

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Ezra Chiloba appointed as Director General at the Communications Authority

Grace MathekaSeptember 29, 2021

Former IEBC CEO Ezra Chiloba has been appointed the Director General at the Communications Authority of Kenya. The authority Chairman, Kembi Gitura made the an...

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vivo launches the Y21 smartphone in the Kenyan market to retail at Ksh. 16,999

Grace MathekaSeptember 29, 2021

Smartphone brand vivo has unveiled its latest Y-series model, the vivo Y21, in Kenya. The phone will retail at Ksh. 16,999 at all vivo stores countrywide. The ...

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Caetano launches the Hyundai KONA Electric vehicle in Kenya

Grace MathekaSeptember 29, 2021

Caetano, the official Hyundai car dealer in Kenya, has unveiled the first new electric vehicle to be commercialized in Kenya, the Hyundai KONA Electric. This ne...

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KCB Foundation incorporates a Ksh. 131 Million scholarship program for university students

Grace MathekaSeptember 29, 2021

KCB Group through the KCB Foundation will extend scholarships worth Ksh. 131 million to university students, deepening its play in supporting the education sect...

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Liquid Intelligent Technologies has launched OneVoice Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams

Grace MathekaSeptember 29, 2021

Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a pan-African technology group, has partnered with Microsoft to launch a new Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams. Through its...

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Dr. James Mwangi named among 50 most reputable bank executives in Africa

Grace MathekaSeptember 29, 2021

Equity Bank CEO Dr. James Mwangi has been listed among the 50 most reputable Bank CEOs in Africa 2021 by Reputation Poll International, a global reputation mana...

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Applications for the Ladima Foundation Animation Training for women in East Africa are now open

Grace MathekaSeptember 28, 2021

The Ladima Foundation announced a partnership with Culture and Development East Africa (CDEA) and the Kwetu International Animation Film Festival (KIAFF) earlie...

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Nancie Mwai launches her ‘Send Nudes Collection’ lipstick line

Grace MathekaSeptember 28, 2021

Nancie Mwai, a Beauty, lifestyle blogger and CEO of Shop New Level, has launched a new line of lipsticks under the brand Send Nudes Collection. Commenting on...

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Kenya Airways signs MOU with South African Airways as they look to share strategic capabilities

Samson NderiSeptember 28, 2021

Kenya Airways (KQ) and South Africa Airways (SAA) have entered a memorandum of cooperation with a longer-term view to co-starting a Pan-African Airline Group.  ...

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Arifu a Kenyan education platform has emerged as a finalist at the 2021 VC4A Venture Showcase

Grace MathekaSeptember 28, 2021

The VC4A has announced the 16 companies selected for the VC4A Venture Showcase Seed and Series A tracks. The 2021 portfolio companies have been vetted by VC ...

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Youtuber Khalid Ali Ameri shares his amazing experience at the Maasai Mara

Grace MathekaSeptember 28, 2021

Renown influencer and Youtuber Khalid Ali Ameri recently visited Kenya and has shared his experience on his stay at the Sarova Mara Game Camp. Accompanied by...

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Knight Frank’s latest report reveals new office space requirements are up by 29% in Africa

Grace MathekaSeptember 28, 2021

New office space requirements increased by 29% in Q2 2021 compared to Q1 across Africa according to a report by Knight Frank. This increased office market activ...

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