World Half Marathon record holder Ruth Chepng’etich named as the LG Sports Personality for the month of April

Staff WriterMay 7, 2021

Reigning world marathon champion Ruth Chepngetich has been named as the LG/SJAK Sports Personality of the Month for April. As part of the recognition, she was a...

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Kenya Customs and Border Control lifts restriction on warehousing of goods

Grace MathekaMay 7, 2021

Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) has acknowledged the move by the Commissioner of Customs and Border Control to lift restrictions on warehousing of goods in Custom...

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Lami Technologies secures Ksh. 192 million seed funding to enhance insurance products in Kenya

Grace MathekaMay 6, 2021

Lami Technologies, Kenyan insure-tech start-up, has received Ksh. 192,330,000 ($1.8 million) in seed money, to help provide tailored and affordable insurance pr...

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Microsoft Teams launches additional features to support educators and learners

Staff WriterMay 6, 2021

Microsoft has added several new features to Teams designed to support educators and students in creating a holistic learning environment for the next chapter of...

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Kwara a Kenyan fintech company has been selected for JICA’s Ninja Accelerator program

Staff WriterMay 6, 2021

Digital banking platform and fintech company Kwara has been nominated for the first cohort of the Ninja Accelerator program in Kenya. The NINJA Accelerator ...

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Wealth Migrate has been approved as a Category 1 Financial Services provider

Grace MathekaMay 6, 2021

Online investing portal, Wealth Migrate South Africa, has been approved as a Category I Financial Services Provider (FSP 47394). This new status will allow the ...

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Bolt unveils car-sharing service ‘Bolt Drive’ in Europe

Grace MathekaMay 6, 2021

Cab-hailing service, Bolt, has launched its car-sharing service, dubbed Bolt Drive. The new service allows customers to rent a car for short periods of time usi...

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Dr. Benson Wairegi to exit the Britam Board on 28th May, 2021

Grace MathekaMay 6, 2021

Britam Group has announced that Dr. Benson Wairegi is set to step down from the Board of Britam Holdings on 28th May this year, after serving in the company for...

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Kelvin Thairu to represent Kenya in the Diageo World Class Global Competition finals in Spain

Grace MathekaMay 6, 2021

Kelvin Thairu is the winner of the Diageo World Class Global Competition, Kenyan edition. Mr. Thairu emerged victorious in a competition with 20 other contestan...

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Kenya Film Commission funds 14 producers with Ksh. 29 Million towards production of local content

Grace MathekaMay 6, 2021

The Kenya Film Commission recently unveiled the beneficiaries of the second round of the Film Empowerment Program. 14 Producers from Nairobi, Kajiado, Siaya, Na...

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Africa Movie Academy Awards 2021 are now open for submissions

Grace MathekaMay 6, 2021

Africa Film Academy, organizers of the movie awards in Africa is now accepting submissions for the 17th Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAAs). International submi...

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AstraZeneca partners with Global EverGreening Alliance for a reforestation drive in Kajiado County

Grace MathekaMay 5, 2021

Pharmaceutical Company AstraZeneca and Global EverGreening Alliance to restore degraded agricultural and forest lands through planting 120 000 trees. The refore...

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Kenyan animated series ‘Makarao’ makes it to American streaming service KweliTV

Grace MathekaMay 5, 2021

Kenyan animated comedy series, Makarao, has made its debut to international audiences on KweliTV, an American-based Video-On-Demand (VOD) streaming service. Kwe...

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Africa Reproductive Care Society partners with Merck Foundation to build fertility and reproductive care capacity

Grace MathekaMay 5, 2021

Merck Foundation has announced its partnership with Africa Reproductive Care society (ARCS) based in Lagos, Nigeria to build fertility and reproductive care cap...

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Kalasha Film and TV Market slated for 5th-7th May, 2021

Grace MathekaMay 5, 2021

The 4th edition of the Kalasha International Film and TV Market is scheduled for 5th to 7th May, 2021. This year's event will take on a hybrid approach for the ...

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World Bank’s IFC to lend Ksh. 2.7 billion to Stellar Warehousing & Logistics Limited a Kenyan Real Estate company

Grace MathekaMay 5, 2021

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private-sector development arm of the World Bank, has announced its plans to lend Ksh. 2.7 billion ($25 million...

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Applications are now open for the 2021 Facebook Community Accelerator Program

Grace MathekaMay 5, 2021

Facebook is inviting community leaders from Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria to apply for the 2021 Facebook Community Accelerator Program. The program offers pa...

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Jambojet has officially resumed flights in the Kenyan market

Grace MathekaMay 5, 2021

Low-cost airline, Jambojet, has resumed operations to all its local destinations, that is, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Ukunda and Malindi. The resumption of fight...

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Shelter Afrique 40th AGM slated for 20th – 26th June in Cameroon

Grace MathekaMay 5, 2021

Shelter Afrique’s 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and annual housing symposium will take place in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The event is scheduled to take place betw...

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Infinix launches the HOT 10T smartphone in Kenya at a retail price of Ksh. 15,499

Grace MathekaMay 5, 2021

Infinix has officially launched it newest phone, the Infinix HOT 10T, under its Hot Series in Kenya. The tech-company has continuously produced smartphones with...

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Rémy Martin teams up with Usher to celebrate Music and Cognac

Grace MathekaMay 5, 2021

Rémy Martin has announced a collaborative new global campaign with award-winning musical artist, Usher, to celebrate the blending of music and Cognac. Team Up F...

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Telkom partners with Stanchart to give their clients Showmax Pro Mobile subscriptions

Grace MathekaMay 4, 2021

Standard Chartered Bank has announced a partnership with Telkom Kenya, dubbed Omoka Vinoma, that will see Telkom pre-paid subscribers get access to 100% cashbac...

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5 Kenyan start-ups to benefit from the Ninja Accelerator program

Grace MathekaMay 4, 2021

The Ninja Accelerator in Kenya has selected 5 high-potential Kenyan ventures for its first cohort. The accelerator program is powered by the Japan International...

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Nameless and Wahu’s reality series ‘This Love’ coming soon on Showmax

Grace MathekaMay 4, 2021

Veteran musicians, Nameless and Wahu, one of Kenya’s most admired celebrity couple, are set to grace our screens in a new docu-reality series, dubbed "This Love...

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Global companies keen on reinventing the office for life beyond COVID-19

Grace MathekaMay 4, 2021

A research conducted by Knight Frank has revealed that international businesses are looking into their workplaces to revitalize corporate brand and culture afte...

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Kenyans who do not file returns risk losing their KRA PINs

Grace MathekaMay 4, 2021

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a public notice that taxpayers who are registered under the Value Added Tax (2013) and the Income Tax Act CAP 470 L...

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Mastercard invests in Kasha a female focused e-commerce platform

Grace MathekaMay 4, 2021

Mastercard has expanded its relationship with Kasha through an investment in the e-commerce platform. The companies will continue their shared efforts to ensure...

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Lucille Aveva appointed as Safaricom Director for new Customer Obsession department

Grace MathekaMay 4, 2021

Safaricom CEO, Peter Ndegwa, has appointed Lucille Aveva as Customer-Obsession, effective May 1, 2021. The new role has been created in line with Safaricom's mi...

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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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