South Sudan joins Kenya as a member of the African Telecommunications Union
South Sudan has become the 49th member state of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU). South Sudan joins 48 other African countries and 54 ICT companies un...
How to check phone numbers registered using your ID number by dialing *106#
With rising cases of identity theft, phone theft and mobile phone identities, mobile phone users can now check which phone numbers are registered using their ID...
Infinix partners with the Royal Observatory Greenwich to promote innovation & technology
Smartphone brand Infinix has partnered with the Royal Observatory Greenwich in London as part of its commitment and pursuit towards science and innovation.
T...
Smile Train & COSECSA to invest Ksh. 132 million in a bid to enhance surgical training
Smile Train, a cleft charity, has strengthened its partnership with the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) to invest in the educ...
M-PESA celebrates milestone of 50 million active customers across Africa
M-PESA Africa has announced that it has reached 50 million monthly active customers, strengthening its position as Africa’s largest fintech. Since its inception...
Route to Food Alliance has raised concerns over the looming hunger crisis in Kenya
The Route to Food Alliance has expressed concern over recent press reports highlighting the plight of thousands of Kenyans at risk of starvation.
The Allianc...
Kenya receives 880,320 additional doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from the US
Kenya has received the second shipment of 880,320 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine as it makes gradual progress in its ongoing vaccination campaign. This bring...
James Merigi has been crowned as the winner of the Lucozade Boost Final 11 League
James Merigi (WTCH M3RIGI) has been crowned champion of the Lucozade Final 11 League. Merigi beat 10 other contestants at the final game of Fortnight Battle Roy...
Huawei launches the new Huawei MatePad 11 tablet in the Kenyan market, to retail at Ksh. 59,999
Huawei Mobile has launched the new Huawei MatePad 11 that will be available in Huawei Experience Stores countrywide, retailing at Ksh. 59,999.
Matepad 11 is ...
Aave, Curve, PoolTogether & Sushi among Ethereum DeFi projects joining Celo on DeFi for the People collaboration
A consortium of Ethereum decentralized finance (DeFi) projects recently launched DeFi for the People, a collaboration of global crypto organizations. The projec...
7 tips to shift your mindset & remain focused in everyday life
Change is inevitable. However, accepting it and learning to anticipate it, is a whole different ball game.
Developing a growth mindset requires a set of smal...
8 character traits of toxic people
Most times many of us get stuck in unhealthy situations that have a negative impact on our mental health and even on our self-confidence. It is funny how we som...
EABL is calling out for applications to its Diageo Graduate program
The East African Breweries Limited (EABL) is calling out for applications to its Diageo Graduate program. The program aims to develop knowledge for Graduates in...
How ERP solutions can help businesses unlock new opportunities
The COVID-19 pandemic has slowed down the global business market and has subsequently forced companies to close their doors for good. Though initially, this had...
PwC Africa launches 6 focus areas to support its new network strategy
PwC Africa has announced six key focus areas that will support the execution of its new global strategy dubbed The New Equation.
The company's six key focus ...
Customers can now order from Naivas Prestige Foodmarket on Jumia Food
Naivas has partnered with e-commerce company Jumia, to enhance service delivery for consumers. Consumers along Ngong Road, Community Area, Hurlingham, Mbagathi,...
LG receives recognition as an International Accreditation body for automotive software testing
LG Electronics’ Software Testing Center has officially been named as an ISO 26262-certified lab to conduct functional safety tests on software designed for auto...
Autochek acquires Cheki Kenya & Cheki Uganda in new expansion plan
Autochek, an automotive technology company, and ROAM Africa (Ringier One Africa Media) have entered into an agreement to enable Autochek to acquire automotive m...
Kenya receives 141,600 doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Kenya has received the first consignment of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, comprising of 141,600 doses. The additional vaccines are expected to boost the on...
Safaricom Foundation donates Endoscopic equipment to Operation Ear Drop to support the hearing impaired
The Safaricom Foundation has handed over an Endoscopic Ear Surgery equipment worth Ksh. 3,859,293 to Operation Ear Drop Kenya (ODE-K) to support outreach progra...
Namzzie, Barimaina & Dinox emerge as winners in the LG Fifa Fan Fest League
Season 1 Pools stage of the ongoing LG Fifa Fan Fest has been concluded, with 16 contestants now set to face off in the Champions eCup. The LG Fifa Fan Test Lea...
British Airways resumes flights from Nairobi to London
British Airways has resumed flight between Nairobi and London as from Sunday, 5th September. The direct return flights from Nairobi to London will ease movement...
Here is how to apply for the 2nd Cohort of the AfYWL Fellowship Program by UNDP
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced 25 vacancies for young African women to join the second cohort of the African Young Women Leaders ...
Kenya to host the premiere African-Caribbean Community Summit on Tuesday 7th September, 2021
Kenya will on Tuesday 7th September, 2021 virtually host the first-ever African–Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Summit, Chaired by HE President Uhuru Kenyatta. Th...
90% of IT decision-makers in Kenya, South Africa & Zimbabwe are focusing on Cyber Security according to a research by Liquid
A 2021 research conducted by Liquid Intelligent Technologies has revealed that over 90% of IT decision makers in Kenya, South Africa and Zimbabwe have accelerat...
Global corporates unite to support The Earthshot Prize and help bring solutions to global problems
The Earthshot Prize has announced that 14 influential global companies and brands will unite to support and grow the innovative solutions developed by the fifte...
Ronald Yegon, Victor Nzau & James Mbogo are the winners of the 2021 ‘Fursathon’ competition
Ronald Yegon, Victor Nzau and James Mbogo are the winners of this year's National Youth Council’s Fursa Vs Economic Recovery Challenge for their innovative idea...
Provimi named as sole distributor for Diamond V probiotics in Southern Africa
Cargill, an agri-tech company, has announced that its Diamond V probiotics brand, Provimi, will now be exclusively available in Southern Africa through its Prov...
New Mozilla research shows how malicious Twitter attacks are affecting the Kenyan civil society
A new research by Mozilla Fellows Odanga Madung and Brian Obilo has revealed that Kenyan journalists, judges, and other members of civil society are facing coor...
Safaricom Ethiopia prepares for commercial launch in 2022
Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia has announced a countrywide staff recruitment drive and introduced its leadership team in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This is a...
LG launches a Ksh. 2 billion Global startup innovation contest dubbed ‘Mission For the Future’
LG Electronics has launched a global competition for startups to unlock innovative technologies and business ideas into the future, dubbed Mission for the Futur...
4 things you should know if you want to get the best out of your ERP system
A successful ERP solution is the foundation on which companies can launch new initiatives, streamline and improve existing operations, reduce costs and grow the...
Huawei is calling out for applications to its 2021 Next-Image Award competition
Huawei has launched a new category dubbed the Student Focus award for students entering the Next-Image Awards 2021 photography competition. The new category rea...
Isuzu opens its 19th vehicle service centre in Ruaraka, Nairobi
Isuzu East Africa has launched an additional service center at the Ruaraka area along Thika highway in Nairobi. This brings the total number of Isuzu Authorized...
CIC insurance is banking on emerging technologies to increase insurance uptake
The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the need for companies to adopt technology to make life insurance purchase and uptake simpler as more consumers embrace a t...
Apex Group extends partnership with Launch Africa Ventures
Apex Group, a financial services provider, has announced that it has expanded its partnership with Launch Africa Ventures, a Pan-African Venture Capital fund.
...
Kenya has received an additional 358,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine from Canada
Kenya has received an additional consignment of 358,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine donated by Canada.
This brings the total donation of vaccines...
Jonas Mushosho has been appointed as a non-executive Board member at Equity Bank
Equity Group has announced the appointment of Jonas Mushosho as a Non-Executive Director to its Board. This is following the retirement of Christopher Newson, a...
President Uhuru Kenyatta appoints 4 IEBC Commissioners
President Uhuru Kenyatta has appointed the four IEBC Commissioners following their approval by Members of Parliament on Wednesday, 1st September, 2021.
This ...
Karanja Ndegwa has been confirmed as the Jambojet CEO & MD
The Jambojet Board of Directors has confirmed Mr. Karanja Ndegwa as the airline’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director effective immediately.
Mr. Nd...
EABL has launched its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance report
The East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has launched its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance report. The report provides an overview of the mechani...
The Nokia C30 is now available in the Kenyan market, to retail at Ksh. 14,490
HMD Global, has launched its latest budget smartphone addition, the Nokia C30, in the Kenyan market, starting at Ksh. 14,490.
The smartphone comes with a 6.8...