Merck partners with African First Ladies to launch ‘More Than a Mother’ Africa Song Awards 2021

Grace MathekaJune 11, 2021

Merck Foundation has introduced its new award, the Merck Foundation Africa Song Award More Than a Mother 2021 in partnership with African First Ladies. The Awar...

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Install of fintech apps by Kenyans up by 100% according to AppsFlyer report

Grace MathekaJune 11, 2021

AppsFlyer, a global marketing measurement company, has released its 2021 edition of The State of Finance App Marketing report. According to the report, Financia...

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Ada Labs partners with AICE & NVIDIA to launch initiative aimed at enhancing digitisation in Africa

Grace MathekaJune 11, 2021

Ada Labs Africa and AI Center of Excellence (AICE) have partnered with NVIDIA to launch an initiative to contribute to the digitization of Africa. The digitizat...

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Ogilvy announces line-up for Nudgestock 2021 festival

Grace MathekaJune 11, 2021

Ogilvy has announced the lineup for Nudgestock 2021, a global festival curated by Ogilvy Consulting. The festival brings the worlds of creativity and behavioral...

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June Gachui’s #CelebratingStevieWonder concert to take place on Saturday, 12th June at the Hub

Grace MathekaJune 11, 2021

To celebrate living and fallen music legends, a community of musicians in Nairobi have curated The Tribute Series, a 2 part event to honours and celebrates Stev...

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‘Future ni Digital’ initiative which aims to impact Micro Small Enterprises rolls out in Nairobi

Grace MathekaJune 11, 2021

The Future Ni Digital program has officially kicked off in Nairobi. The initiative aims to equip over 50,000 owners of Micro Small Enterprises (MSEs) with the r...

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World Champion Eliud Kipchoge joins runners for Lewa Marathon practice run

Grace MathekaJune 11, 2021

Marathon World Record Champion and Lewa Ambassador, Eliud Kipchoge, recently joined the Lewa community for a practice run in preparation for the 2021 Virtual Le...

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Stanchart wins 2 awards for trade innovation at the Global Trade Review

Grace MathekaJune 11, 2021

Standard Chartered Bank has been awarded two prestigious Global Trade Review (GTR) awards for trade innovation. The bank received the awards for the best deals ...

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Luthando Shosha to host Africa Now Radio on Apple Music starting June 13

Grace MathekaJune 11, 2021

Luthando Shosha aka LootLove, a South African TV presenter and radio personality, is taking over as the new host of Africa Now Radio on Apple Music 1. The show ...

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TransUnion report indicates that the banking sector loses Ksh. 13.3 Billion annually due to fraud and loan stacking

Grace MathekaJune 11, 2021

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has put Kenya’s financial institutions, including commercial banks, at the heart of a fast-changing crisis. This trend has been ma...

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The Karen Hospital renovates Police Station as it commemorates 15 years of service

Grace MathekaJune 11, 2021

The Karen Hospital recently visited the Karen Police Station to donate PPE and a finished project of renovation of 2 staff quarters through its CSR arm of the H...

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Stephen Chege & Donald Wangunyu appointed to the NSE Board of Directors

Grace MathekaJune 10, 2021

The Board of Directors of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has announced the following changes in the Board. 1. Retirement of Directors The following 4 d...

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Reprieve for beekeepers as Livestock Bill 2021 is suspended

Grace MathekaJune 10, 2021

Beekeepers can now breathe a sigh of relief after Parliament suspended the proposed Livestock Bill 2021, that would outlaw farmers from keeping bees for commerc...

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Young drivers meet Red Bull’s Sebastian Ogier ahead of the WRC Safari Rally

Grace MathekaJune 10, 2021

Redbull has unveiled its set of 8 drivers to compete in the upcoming FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar after a 19-year absence. The championship is sl...

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Digital Storytelling Lab is calling out to artists for applications

Grace MathekaJune 10, 2021

The Digital Storytelling Lab is calling on artists, filmmakers, digital storytellers, YouTubers and activists aged 18-25 living in Coventry or in Nairobi. Appli...

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Internet Watch Foundation launches portal to report child sexual abuse

Grace MathekaJune 9, 2021

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has relaunched its reporting portal in Kenya. The portal will allow even more people to safely and anonymously report images...

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Glovo launches micro fulfilment center in Nairobi

Grace MathekaJune 9, 2021

On-demand delivery platform Glovo, has launched its first micro fulfillment center in Nairobi, as the company expands its ‘Q-commerce’ (Quick-commerce) division...

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What you need to know about the Safaricom eSIM

Grace MathekaJune 9, 2021

Safaricom has introduced the Safaricom eSIM (Embedded Subscriber Identity Module) in the country. This was confirmed in the changelog of the mySafaricom app upd...

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The LG Tone Free earbuds come with a UVnano charging case which kills 99% of bacteria

Samson NderiJune 9, 2021

When the pandemic hit our shores back in March 2020, people who otherwise didn’t care a lot about cleanliness all of a sudden became clean freaks. With people w...

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Bolt introduces electric tuk tuks, motorbikes & bicycles in Kenya

Grace MathekaJune 9, 2021

Bolt has introduced electric tuk tuks and e-bicycles on its platform. This is in line with the company's expansion plan for its greener transport options in Ken...

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Nokia 5.4; a mid-range phone which promises performance and convenience

Samson NderiJune 9, 2021

The Nokia 5.4 was released some time in April into the Kenyan market, it is the latest iteration in the 5 series line of phones after the Nokia 5.3. For the ...

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AAR Insurance launches COVID-19 vaccine medical cover of up to Ksh. 500,000

Grace MathekaJune 9, 2021

AAR Insurance has introduced the Chanjo cover for medical expenses incurred as a result of the COVID-19 vaccine's side effects, with a cover limit of Ksh. 500,0...

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Infinix Note 10 & 10 Pro now available on pre-order in Kenya

Grace MathekaJune 8, 2021

Mobile brand Infinix has confirmed it will officially launch the Note 10 and Note 10 Pro handsets in Kenya on 16th June. The two phones are expected to offer a ...

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President Kenyatta in Addis Ababa to witness issuance of operating license to Safaricom

Grace MathekaJune 8, 2021

President Uhuru Kenyatta is in Ethiopia for a state visit. He was received at the airport by senior government officials including Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Du...

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Upfield Kenya receives Global Food Safety Scheme-FSSC 22000 Certification

Grace MathekaJune 8, 2021

Upfield, a plant-based consumer products company, has achieved the Food Management System Standard certification, FSSC 22000, an indication of the quality of it...

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Shelter Afrique signs a Ksh. 1.19 billion deal with Zimbabwe’s BancABC

Grace MathekaJune 8, 2021

Shelter Afrique, a pan-African housing development financier, has signed a Ksh. 1,186,900,000 ($11 million) housing deal with the African Banking Corporation (B...

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3 days to go for entry of submissions to the Reel County Film Festival

Grace MathekaJune 8, 2021

The Kenya Film Commission recently launched the Reel County Film Festival under the My County My Story program. The program is aimed at growing the local film i...

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LG launches tone free wireless earbuds in the Kenyan market

Grace MathekaJune 8, 2021

LG has launched the wireless tone free ear buds in Kenya. The innovative earbuds come with an UVnano case that eliminates bacteria and germs on the earbuds as t...

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Huawei Freebuds 4i are now available on pre-order

Grace MathekaJune 8, 2021

Huawei FreeBuds 4i are now available on pre-order in all retail stores across the country including Huawei Experience Stores at Yaya Center, Village Market, Thi...

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Aiducation Kenya begins recruitment for high school scholarships

Grace MathekaJune 8, 2021

Aiducation Kenya is launching recruitment for new talents into their high school scholarship program through the month of June. Aiducation shall be visiting som...

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KCB & NBK scoop 15 awards at the Think Business Awards

Grace MathekaJune 8, 2021

KCB Group subsidiaries, KCB Kenya, and National Bank of Kenya (NBK) won 11 and 4 awards respectively during this year's Think Business Awards. KCB bagged the...

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Safaricom plans to plant 1 million trees in 2021

Grace MathekaJune 8, 2021

Safaricom has announced that it plans to plant one million trees by the end of the year. The plan is part of a five-million-tree initiative that the company ini...

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Jubilee Insurance Children’s Fund is calling out for scholarship applications

Grace MathekaJune 8, 2021

The Jubilee Children’s Fund (JCF) scholarship is now open for applications. JCF was established on 10th September 2008 by, Jubilee Insurance and seeks to allevi...

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The Kenya Railways Club undergoes renovation and rebrands to “The Centenary” courtesy of Johnie Walker

Grace MathekaJune 8, 2021

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) through one of its brands, Johnnie Walker, has re-modernized Kenya Railways Golf Club. The investment is valued at Ksh. 4 million....

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Amitruck & Sanergy partner to create sustainable waste management system in Nairobi

Grace MathekaJune 8, 2021

Amitruck, a tech start-up, and waste management solutions provider Sanergy, have announced a partnership to work on waste management in Nairobi City. The two...

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President Kenyatta launches ENABLE Kenya program to empower agripreneurs

Grace MathekaJune 8, 2021

President Uhuru Kenyatta has launched a Ksh. 2.2 billion Empowering Novel Agribusiness-led Employment (ENABLE Kenya) program. The program is funded by both the ...

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JKIA is the biggest cargo handler in Africa according to African Airlines Association

Grace MathekaJune 8, 2021

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) report has revealed that JKIA handled the largest share of Africa’s cargo in 2020. This comes even as the continental a...

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How Safaricom’s Ndoto Zetu initiative is changing the lives of Kenyans, one pupil at a time

Samson NderiJune 7, 2021

Education can be termed as the process of transferring knowledge, abilities, values and skills from one person to another. It is essentially a social activity w...

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Ujana Afrika to sponsor girls for certificate courses in 10 counties

Grace MathekaJune 7, 2021

Ujana Afrika is a youth-led non-profit that aims to be TVET Champions and a global agent of education reform among the youth. The organization operates in colla...

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12 new and classic movies you can watch on Showmax this June

Grace MathekaJune 7, 2021

Showmax has a wide array of movies and TV shows that you can stream on demand on the platform. These include local and international award-winning TV series and...

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Win up to Ksh. 150,000 in the Stanbic #ItCanBeAnthem singing competition

Grace MathekaJune 7, 2021

Stanbic Bank is inviting people to submit videos of them singing a rendition remix of the #ItCanBeAnthem and win cash prizes worth Ksh. 150,000. The competition...

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The UK-Kenya Tech Hub partners with Future Females to support 40 Kenyan female AgriTech entrepreneurs

Grace MathekaJune 7, 2021

The UK-Kenya Tech Hub, in partnership with Future Females, has launched an AgriTech program to support 40 female entrepreneurs to grow their AgriTech-based busi...

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