Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria & Ghana record significant rise in ecommerce according to Visa

Grace MathekaSeptember 28, 2021

Visa recently reported that the top market contributors for ecommerce in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) over the last three years are Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria ...

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William Lawson’s whisky launches challenge in search for Kenya’s Next Highlander

Grace MathekaSeptember 28, 2021

William Lawson’s Scotch whiskey brand is on the search for bold and daring Kenyans, challenging them to show their grit for a chance to be crowned Kenya’s Next ...

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Safaricom sponsors 4th Young Scientists Kenya National Exhibition to the tune of Ksh. 9 Million

Grace MathekaSeptember 28, 2021

Young Scientists Kenya (YSK) has received a Ksh. 9 million boost from BLAZE by Safaricom ahead of its 4th Annual National Science and Technology Exhibition for ...

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Sidney Tambasi and Martin Kioko emerge top in the African Human Rights Moot Court competition

Grace MathekaSeptember 28, 2021

Kenyan Law Students have beaten 38 universities in Africa to emerge winners of the 2021 African Human Rights Moot Court Competition. Sidney Tambasi and Marti...

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New Enos Olik creation dubbed ‘Famous’ coming soon on Showmax

Grace MathekaSeptember 28, 2021

Showmax has announced the addition of a new Kenyan series dubbed Famous, created and directed by renown music video director and filmmaker Enos Olik. The 10-...

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USIU-Africa holds its 43rd graduation ceremony in Nairobi

Grace MathekaSeptember 28, 2021

A total of 1,517 students recently graduated during USIU-Africa’s 43rd Commencement Ceremony. This was the first physical graduation held at the University sinc...

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Mumbi Maina, Alfred Munyua & Catherine Kamau to star in new ‘Nafsi’ film

Grace MathekaSeptember 27, 2021

Nafsi, a new romantic drama starring Mumbi Maina (Sense8, The Matrix Resurrections), Catherine Kamau (Plan B, Sue na Jonnie) and Alfred Munyua (Crime and Justic...

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Absa Bank to donate 1,500 computers to 66 schools across Kenya

Grace MathekaSeptember 27, 2021

Absa Bank has begun a countrywide digital literacy enhancement program targeting to establish 66 computer labs in schools. The bank is investing Ksh. 23 mill...

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Indian nationals now able to travel to Kenya on tourist visa as borders reopen for travellers

Grace MathekaSeptember 27, 2021

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has reopened Kenyan borders for Indian travellers on tourist visa. Kenya closed the borders in May this year due to the second wav...

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Equity Bank to support agribusiness with tailor-made financing for small-scale farmers

Grace MathekaSeptember 27, 2021

Equity Bank has implemented a farm inputs subsidy program dubbed the Kenya Cereal Enhancement Programme - Climate-Resilient Agricultural Livelihoods Window (KCE...

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Why Your Business Needs Digital Marketing Software

Samson NderiSeptember 27, 2021

As more businesses embrace digital marketing strategies to generate leads, the need for digital marketing software is becoming increasingly necessary.  Digit...

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How the LG Fifa Fan Fest contest is boosting gaming in Kenya

Grace MathekaSeptember 27, 2021

Gaming has taken a new dimension in Kenya with the growing legion of enthusiasts showcasing their competitive skills in virtual contests. The recently held F...

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Shanah Manjeru is the youngest ever AFRIMA nominee from Kenya

Grace MathekaSeptember 27, 2021

13-year old Shanah Manjeru gospel musician from Kenya has received a nomination in the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) with her song God Will Make A Way. AFRIM...

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Zeda Media holds second edition of the Zeda Experience with Strawberry Lips Tequila

Grace MathekaSeptember 27, 2021

Zeda Media recently held their women only event, The Zeda Experience in conjunction with Strawberry Lips Tequila at Wama Africa in Lavington. Strawberry Lips Te...

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Guchi releases new music video for her latest single ‘Benzema’

Grace MathekaSeptember 27, 2021

Female singer Guchi has released a music video for her latest single Benzema. Guchi has remained constant with her music releases since she released her breakou...

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realme named among top 6 smartphone brands globally

Grace MathekaSeptember 27, 2021

Smartphone brand realme has been named among the top six smartphone brands in the global rankings, according to the latest market insights conducted by Counterp...

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The Mastercard Foundation urges world leaders to invest in Africa’s vaccine security & independence

Grace MathekaSeptember 27, 2021

US President Joe Biden recently hosted a Global COVID-19 Summit at the 76th United Nations General Assembly. The Assembly brought together leaders in government...

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Mastercard launches ‘Strive’ a global small businesses initiative in a bid to hasten economic recovery

Grace MathekaSeptember 27, 2021

To address the transition of SMEs to digital platforms, Mastercard through the Center for Inclusive Growth has launched Strive, a global initiative focused on s...

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Visa expands ‘She’s Next initiative’ in a bid to empower women entrepreneurs in Kenya

Grace MathekaSeptember 27, 2021

Visa has announced plans to expand its global She’s Next initiative aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in Africa. The initiative also hopes to bring practi...

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Usiku Games develops a mobile sign language game for deaf students

Grace MathekaSeptember 27, 2021

Usiku Games, a mobile games development company has developed a new game to help school-going children learn sign language and help them to communicate and conn...

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Victoria Kimani has released her 4th album, ‘Spirit Animal’

Grace MathekaSeptember 27, 2021

Kenyan-born singer and songwriter Victoria Kimani has launched Spirit Animal, her fourth studio album. In this album, Victoria fuses AfroPop, R&B and Afr...

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Kenya Breweries partners with Enda to produce “Tusker Mwanzo” high performance running trainers

Grace MathekaSeptember 27, 2021

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has announced its partnership with Enda Sportswear, a Kenyan shoe company, to produce high-performance running trainers dubbed Tus...

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Global Voice Group launches new payments solution for governments

Grace MathekaSeptember 24, 2021

Global Voice Group (GVG), a regulatory technology developer and Big Data Analytics organization has launched TransFin, a seamless payments interoperability solu...

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Absa partners with Melanin Kapital to launch unsecured lending for startups

Grace MathekaSeptember 24, 2021

Absa Bank has partnered with Melanin Kapital, a Pan African investment platform, to launch an investor readiness program to offer up to Ksh. 3 million in unsecu...

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KeNIA opens nominations for the 2021 National Innovation Awards

Grace MathekaSeptember 24, 2021

The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) is calling on nominations for the National Innovation Awards (NIA). The awards aim to recognize and honour Kenya’s ...

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Tecno launches security response center in Lagos

Grace MathekaSeptember 24, 2021

Tecno Mobile has established an official security response center (SRC), a platform for cooperation and exchanges between Tecno and security industry experts, r...

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Tullow Oil to invest Ksh. 340 billion in crude oil development in Kenya

Grace MathekaSeptember 24, 2021

Tullow Oil has announced plans to invest an additional Ksh. 340 billion in its crude oil development project in Kenya, as a result of additional wells that are ...

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How M-Tiba has revolutionalized healthcare in Kenya

Faith WambuiSeptember 24, 2021

M-Tiba is a mobile-based health wallet that went live in Kenya in 2016. It has increasingly been influencing Kenya’s healthcare space ever since. Based on the M...

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9 early signs of an incompatible relationship

Grace MathekaSeptember 24, 2021

With the excitement that comes with new relationships, sometimes at the beginning of one it is hard to spot the signs that you are incompatible. However seeming...

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How Digifarm has used technology to catalyze farming in Kenya

Faith WambuiSeptember 24, 2021

Digifarm is a Safaricom subsidiary that provides smallholders farmers in Kenya with end-to-end value via a technology platform that can be accessed via a mobile...

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7 consequences of identity theft on children

Faith WambuiSeptember 24, 2021

Cyber-attacks are on the rise and one of the most common cybercrimes is identity theft. In today’s world, being a victim of identity theft is simply one click a...

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7 effects of Internet addiction in children

Faith WambuiSeptember 24, 2021

Many children in the current generation have grown up surrounded by technology. From the moment they were born, their lives have revolved around the internet. ...

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Tegla Lorupe & Humphrey Kayange appointed to the Kenya Academy of Sports Council Board

Grace MathekaSeptember 24, 2021

Former Kenya Seven captain Humphrey Kayange and three-time World Half-Marathon champion Tegla Lorupe have been appointed to the Kenya Academy of Sports Council ...

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2 arraigned in Court over impersonation & illegal access to KICC

Grace MathekaSeptember 24, 2021

Two people accused of impersonating journalists have been charged. Thomas Ochieng Owino and Fred Odanga Azelwa, who were first arrested on July 9th this year an...

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Kenyans barred from viewing ‘I am Samuel’ film after restriction by KFCB

Grace MathekaSeptember 24, 2021

The Kenya Film and Classification Board (KFCB) has restricted the documentary film I am Samuel from viewership Kenya. The 52-minute documentary, shot over fi...

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Pepsi commits to 20% plastic reduction goal in partnership with As You Sow

Grace MathekaSeptember 24, 2021

Global food, beverage, and snack company PepsiCo, has agreed to a 20% reduction in total virgin non-renewable plastic use across its brands by 2030 following en...

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TMEA and AfCFTA join forces to unlock Africa’s trade potential

Grace MathekaSeptember 24, 2021

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TradeMark East Africa (TMEA). The MoU aims t...

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Huawei Freebuds 4 series to be launched soon in the Kenyan market

Grace MathekaSeptember 23, 2021

Huawei has announced plans to launch its Freebuds 4 in the Kenyan market with pre-orders being available between 1st Oct and 7th Oct. The other available earbu...

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The Social House named among top Urban Hotels at this year’s National Geographic Global Travellers’ Award

Grace MathekaSeptember 23, 2021

The Social House Nairobi has been awarded with one of two runners up spots in the Best Urban Hotel category of the 2021 National Geographic Travellers’ annual H...

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Opera launches the all-improved Hype 1.3 version

Grace MathekaSeptember 23, 2021

Opera has launched a new version of its chat service Hype. The Hype 1.3 features a new and improved Find new Friends feature which allows users to easily meet n...

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Nikita Kering, Bensoul & Ethic among Kenyans nominated for the 2021 AFRIMA Awards

Grace MathekaSeptember 23, 2021

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has released nominees for this year's awards, and Kenyans have been nominated for numerous awards amongst Africa’s most cre...

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LG & Habitat For Humanity Kenya donate Ksh. 8.9 million to support equal learning opportunities in Machakos

Grace MathekaSeptember 23, 2021

Over 600 students including 225 children with hearing impairments are beneficiaries of new school facilities donated by LG Electronics in support of equal learn...

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