Cherie Blair Foundation, DHL Express and Synapsis partner to support Kenyan women entrepreneurs

Grace MathekaMay 4, 2021

The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, Sinapsis and DHL Express have partnered to bring crucial entrepreneurial skills and support to over 3,500 of Kenya’s most...

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I&M Bank acquires majority stake in Uganda’s Orient Bank

Grace MathekaMay 4, 2021

I&M Holdings has completed the acquisition of a 90% stake in Uganda’s Orient Bank in a deal valued at Ksh. 3.6 billion. The firm, which is also listed in...

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8 things you need to do to improve your WhatsApp privacy

Faith WambuiMay 4, 2021

WhatsApp has become one of the main ways people communicate with each other around the world. However, the app has faced a lot of criticism due to its privacy p...

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TECNO mobile launches Spark 7P in the Kenyan market

Grace MathekaMay 4, 2021

Mobile tech brand, TECNO mobile, has  launched the innovative Spark 7P smartphone for Gen Z. The new smartphone will be available in the global market soon. ...

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AfDB, IFAD and other partners pledge Ksh. 1.841 trillion to improve food security in Africa

Grace MathekaMay 3, 2021

A number of multilateral development banks and development partners have pledged over Ksh. 1.841 trillion ($17 billion) in financing to address rising hunger on...

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GOK and UNHCR hold talks on refugees in the region

Grace MathekaMay 3, 2021

President Uhuru Kenyatta has met with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, in Nairobi to discuss issues surrounding refugees and asylum seeker...

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Boniface Mwangi to receive 2020/21 Outstanding Youth Peacemaker Prize

Grace MathekaMay 3, 2021

Human rights activist Boniface Mwangi is the recipient of the 2020/21 Outstanding Youth Peacemaker Prize during the Luxembourg Peace Prize ceremony, slated for ...

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Sarova Panafric is offering daycation package at Ksh. 7,500

Grace MathekaMay 3, 2021

Sarova Panafric, a property of the Sarova Hotels and Resorts franchise, has introduced daycation packages for city dwellers looking for a serene environment to ...

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Dan Aceda on SemaBox and podcasting in Kenya

Grace MathekaMay 3, 2021

A podcast is defined as an episodic series of spoken word digital audio files that a user can download to a personal device for listening. According to Wikipedi...

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Huawei holds 6th edition of the Unitech Talk lecture series

Grace MathekaMay 3, 2021

Huawei recently held the 6th edition of the Unitech Talk themed The role of e-commerce in trading. The talk brought together experts from the private sector and...

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Actor Chris Evans appointed the global TECNO Brand Ambassador

Grace MathekaApril 30, 2021

TECNO mobile has named actor Chris Evans as its new global brand ambassador. Chris's signing has intensified TECNO’s determination of globalization allowing the...

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If you are an eco-conscius consumer, you need to try out the LG energy saving products

Staff WriterApril 30, 2021

As the world gears up for the World Environment Day which is on June 5th, this is a time for brands and consumers to reflect on this year's theme, namely "Ecosy...

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KEPSA donates PPEs to County Government of Mombasa

Grace MathekaApril 30, 2021

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) through the Kenya Healthcare Federation has donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the County Government of Mo...

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LG reports record Ksh. 145 billion global operating profit for Q1

Grace MathekaApril 30, 2021

LG Electronics (LG) has released its first-quarter 2021 consolidated sales of Ksh. 1.8 trillion ($16.90 billion) and operating profit of Ksh. 145 billion ($1.36...

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Kenyan team among the US Africa Tech Challenge finalists

Grace MathekaApril 30, 2021

Following a public call-for-submissions at the beginning of 2021, 8 finalists have been invited to participate in the U.S.-Africa Tech Challenge to present thei...

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Rugby Africa launches #AfricaAsOne campaign with a solidarity camp in Tunisia

Grace MathekaApril 30, 2021

Khaled Babbou, President of Rugby Africa, has officially launched the #AfricaAsOne campaign, to drum up support for all African representatives taking African R...

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Goodwell Investments launches a Ksh. 6.5 billion fund for entrepreneurs in Africa

Grace MathekaApril 30, 2021

Goodwell Investments has launched a Ksh. 6.5 billion ($60 million) investment fund for entrepreneurs in Africa, dubbed Goodwell V. The fund will channel capital...

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Kenya ranked 21st out of 47 countries with cheapest mobile data cost in Sub-Saharan Africa

Grace MathekaApril 30, 2021

Kenya is position 21 out of 47 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with the cheapest mobile data cost in 2021. This is according to research by Cable.co.uk. Kenya r...

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Telkom customers can now send money from T-kash to any network for free

Grace MathekaApril 30, 2021

Telkom customers can now use T-Kash, the telco’s digital financial services platform, to send money across local networks at no cost, for the next 60 days. With...

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Bolt partners with NTSA to support the Boda Boda Rider Training program

Grace MathekaApril 30, 2021

Bolt, an on-demand ride hailing platform, has partnered with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the National Youth Service (NYS) to support ...

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Britam registers Ksh. 9.1 Billion net loss for the year ended 31st December 2020

Grace MathekaApril 30, 2021

Britam Holdings has reported a net loss of Ksh. 9.1 billion for the financial year ended 31st December 2020. The financial services provider firm attributes thi...

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EAC partner states register Ksh. 517.6 billion loss in tourism and hospitality for the year 2020

Grace MathekaApril 30, 2021

A new EABC study on the impact of COVID-19 has revealed that the EAC Partner States are estimated to have lost international tourism receipts to the tune of Ksh...

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Borderline a Kenyan crime series starring George Mo and Victor Ber is now on Showmax

Grace MathekaApril 30, 2021

Showmax is back with a new Kenyan original crime-drama series titled Borderline. Borderline is a dangerous neighbourbood where police and criminals go to hunt w...

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6 delicious snacks you can make with yogurt

Faith WambuiApril 30, 2021

Yogurt is a delicious, healthy, and filling snack that you can enjoy in many ways. You can use it to make salad dressing, bake cakes and make other healthy snac...

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How to change a flat tyre: A beginner’s guide

Samson NderiApril 30, 2021

It’s a problem that many motorists have suffered in the past. You’re driving along and all of a sudden something doesn’t feel or sound quite right. You pull ove...

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1 out of 100 mobile phone users in Kenya has malware according to Kaspersky report

Grace MathekaApril 29, 2021

A recent Kaspersky research has shown that stalkerware affected one out of every 100 mobile phone users in Kenya and Nigeria in 2020, and malware every four out...

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Tecno is set to launch the Camon 17 Pro in the Kenyan market

Samson NderiApril 29, 2021

TECNO, the smartphone manufacturer is said to be planning to introduce the CAMON 17 Pro which will be the latest iteration in the Camon series. According to the...

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Meta Electric launches the BYD T3 Electric vans in Kenya

Grace MathekaApril 29, 2021

Meta Electric, a subsidiary of Meta Group Africa, has launched Kenya’s first Electric service delivery vans. The launch follows a recent initiative by the UN...

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vivo smartphones are now available on online store, Jambo Shoppe

Grace MathekaApril 29, 2021

Smartphone brand, vivo, has announced its partnership with online retailer Jambo Shoppe, in an aim to increase its footprint in the Kenyan market. The move a...

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Olusegun Ogunsanya appointed as CEO of Airtel Africa

Grace MathekaApril 29, 2021

Airtel Africa has announced the appointment of Olusegun Segun Ogunsanya, as CEO Airtel Africa, effective 1st October, 2021. Olusegun will succeed Raghunath Ragh...

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Former Bridge International Academies director charged with theft of school funds

Grace MathekaApril 29, 2021

Seth Andrew, who was also a senior advisor in the federal Office of Educational Technology under President Barack Obama, has been accused of wire fraud, money l...

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Is planning your finances really a ‘good way’ to feel safe?

Samson NderiApril 29, 2021

If you haven’t heard of the word ‘mindfulness’ before, this refers to the basic human ability to be fully present and aware of what we’re doing in the moment. ...

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Lacuna Fund announces recipients of the second round of funding for NLP technology projects

Grace MathekaApril 29, 2021

The partner organizations behind Lacuna Fund have announced the second cohort of supported projects supporting Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies Ac...

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Pwani Oil partners with Nurses Association in war against Malaria in Kilifi County

Grace MathekaApril 29, 2021

Mombasa-based manufacturer Pwani Oil has partnered with the Kenya Professional Nurses Association (KPNA) to sensitize residents of Kilifi County on prevention a...

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Carrefour opens a new ‘Carrefour Market’ store at Nairobi’s Garden City Mall

Grace MathekaApril 29, 2021

Retail store Carrefour, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in Kenya, has opened another store at the Garden City Mall, its second branch along the Nairobi-T...

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A look at the potential benefits and challenges of a U.S – Kenya Trade Agreement with AmCham

Grace MathekaApril 29, 2021

The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Kenya has partnered with the U.S. Africa Business Centre (USAfBC) and Covington to publish a business trade report. Th...

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Huawei registers 16.5% dip in revenues for Q1 2021

Grace MathekaApril 29, 2021

Huawei has announced its business results for the first quarter of 2021. The company generated Ksh. 2.5 trillion ($23.17 billion) in revenue, a 16.5% decrease c...

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OKO secures Ksh. 129 Million seed funding to expand services to farmers

Grace MathekaApril 29, 2021

Insurtech start-up, OKO, has closed a Seed investment of Ksh. 129,480,000 ($1.2 million). The investment round was led by by Newfund and ResiliAnce. Mercy Corps...

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Ministry of Health partners with Novo Nordisk to defeat diabetes in Kenya

Grace MathekaApril 29, 2021

The Ministry of Health has partnered with pharmaceutical company, Novo Nordisk, and other key partners to establish an implementation plan to launch the Afforda...

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The ‘Contest Against Corona’ is back in a bid to curb COVID-19 misinformation

Grace MathekaApril 29, 2021

The COVID-19 international information campaign Contest Against Corona is back this April 21st to May 21st. The first contest which was held in December reached...

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8 foods that can cause hair loss

Faith WambuiApril 29, 2021

Having healthy-looking hair helps elevate one’s physical appearance. However, many people struggle with hair loss which robs them of their crowning glory. Hair ...

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African tech startups can now apply for the Smart Cities Innovation program 2021

Grace MathekaApril 29, 2021

Applications are now open for the Smart Cities Innovation Program (SCIP), aimed at accelerating 30 African tech startups in the fields of mobility, housing and ...

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