Mastercard & Circle expand partnership for digital payments in Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa

Makena Ndung'uAugust 26, 2025

Mastercard and Circle are deepening their partnership to bring the benefits of stablecoins to merchants and payment processors in Eastern Europe, the Middle...

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Smirnoff Fiesta is back on September 6 at Machakos Golf Club

Makena Ndung'uAugust 26, 2025

The Smirnoff Fiesta is back with an event scheduled on the 6th of September at Machakos Golf Club. The event will also serve as a platform for the grand unveili...

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The benefits of AI in healthcare extend far beyond improved patient care

Staff WriterAugust 26, 2025

Artificial intelligence is rapidly weaving into the fabric of everyday life, and we have started to see the impact as AI adoption across different fields change...

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Old Mutual half year net profit drops 99% to Ksh. 5 million

Makena Ndung'uAugust 26, 2025

Old Mutual Holdings has announced that it has posted a Ksh. 5 million net profit for the half year period ended June 30th 2025. This is a 99% drop from the Ksh....

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Samsung digital appliances get new IoT security certification from TÜV Nord

Makena Ndung'uAugust 26, 2025

Samsung Electronics has announced that several of its smart home appliances, including two series of robot vacuum cleaners and its Bespoke AI Refrigerators,...

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Johnnie Walker Blonde is now available in Kenya at Ksh. 2,800

Makena Ndung'uAugust 26, 2025

Johnnie Walker has launched its newest variant, the Johnnie Walker Blonde, in Kenya as part of its global rollout. Crafted by expert whisky maker George Harp...

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Safaricom’s 5G supercharges thrilling Otamatsuri Gaming Convention

Makena Ndung'uAugust 26, 2025

Kenyan gaming enthusiasts gathered on Saturday at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) for the 2025 Otamatsuri Gaming Convention. Otamatsuri ...

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The role of multi-stakeholder partnerships in transforming SMEs

Staff WriterAugust 26, 2025

Stakeholder outreach to small businesses, regulators, lobby groups, and financial partners has unveiled significant opportunities for enhancing the resilience a...

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Aga Khan University & four of its residency programmes accredited by Global medical body

Makena Ndung'uAugust 22, 2025

The Aga Khan University (AKU) Medical College and four of its residency programmes have been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Educat...

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Veteran radio presenter Cess Mutungi to host The Mommy Club NBO reunion

Makena Ndung'uAugust 22, 2025

Veteran radio presenter and media personality Cess Mutungi is set to host the two-part reunion of The Mommy Club NBO, which will stream on 29 August and 5 Septe...

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Inaugural BC Jazz Lounge to feature the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Makena Ndung'uAugust 22, 2025

The Bob Collymore Foundation (BCF) has announced the inaugural BC Jazz Lounge, which is part of the BC International Jazz Festival Series (BCIJF) series. The Lo...

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SBM Bank Kenya to offer 100% financing on Caetano vehicles & equipment

Makena Ndung'uAugust 22, 2025

SBM Bank Kenya and Caetano Kenya have signed an agreement that will make it easier for individuals and businesses to acquire new vehicles and equipment through ...

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Philip Anayo joins Kenya Rugby Union board to drive growth

Makena Ndung'uAugust 21, 2025

The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has appointed Philip Edwine Anayo as a non-executive director for a two-year term, effective August 11, 2025. This move aims to ...

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Google launches AI Mode in search for Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa

Makena Ndung'uAugust 21, 2025

Google has announced the launch of AI Mode in Search for users in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, introducing a new era of AI-powered search. AI Mode trans...

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Germany commits to supporting Kenya’s car industry, hailing KVM as strategic partner

Makena Ndung'uAugust 21, 2025

Kenya and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their cooperation in supporting the local automotive industry to spur skills development, adopti...

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Visa & PEMANDU partner to digitize government services & boost financial inclusion

Samson NderiAugust 21, 2025

Visa and PEMANDU Associates have partnered to support governments in advancing government efficiency and better sectoral outcomes for their citizens, while also...

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Safaricom B-Live is an unlimited mobile data option for heavy Internet users

Makena Ndung'uAugust 21, 2025

Safaricom has unveiled B-Live, an unlimited mobile internet option for heavy data customers to be able to use the Internet. Customers can now access non-stop br...

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Britam launches EV insurance to support Kenya’s green mobility push

Makena Ndung'uAugust 21, 2025

Britam General Insurance has launched an Electric Vehicle (EV) insurance cover in Kenya, designed to support the country’s growing shift to green mobility. The ...

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Joshua Oigara appointed Regional CEO for East Africa at Standard Bank Group

Samson NderiAugust 20, 2025

Standard Bank Group has announced that it has appointed Joshua Oigara as Regional Chief Executive (RCE) for East Africa. His appointment will take effect on Sep...

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Team Europe boosts Kenya’s renewable energy ambitions with €55M financing for hydropower

Makena Ndung'uAugust 20, 2025

Team Europe, under the European Union’s Global Gateway strategy, has committed to a significant investment in Kenya’s renewable energy sector. At a ceremony...

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IFC launches initiatives to combat gender based violence in workplaces

Samson NderiAugust 20, 2025

IFC has unveiled two initiatives to address gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in workplaces around the globe. The initiatives are the Gender Based Vio...

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Proto Energy’s green initiatives saves over 7,000 tonnes of CO2

Samson NderiAugust 20, 2025

Proto Energy Limited announced today that its sustainability efforts have resulted in a saving of 7,085.76 tonnes of CO2 in the first half of 2025. This sig...

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Zipline advocates for coordinated supply chain to achieve equitable healthcare in Kenya

Makena Ndung'uAugust 20, 2025

Zipline has called for a national supply chain framework that will accelerate equitable health access for communities across Kenya by strengthening last-mile de...

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How to register for the 2025 NCBA commercial & SME business trip to China

Samson NderiAugust 20, 2025

NCBA has announced the opening of registration for its second international business trip to China. This marks the fourth international business trip for its Co...

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Japanese investors eye Africa as ATIDI, MUFG, & NEXI partner to de-risk investments

Samson NderiAugust 20, 2025

The African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI), Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), and Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI) co-ho...

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Association of Shariah Compliant Services Providers of Kenya launched to champion Islamic finance

Samson NderiAugust 20, 2025

A new body, the Association of Shariah Compliant Services Providers of Kenya, was launched on the sidelines of the 2025 Absa Annual Islamic Conference in Na...

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Absa Bank unveils La Riba Sultanah, a women’s only Shariah compliant bank account

Makena Ndung'uAugust 20, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has announced that it launched a new Shariah compliant account designed to empower women entrepreneurs with financial independence and busin...

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High Court rules in favour of Safaricom & Airtel on direct royalties payments to musicians

Makena Ndung'uAugust 20, 2025

The High Court in Nairobi has ruled against a petition that sought to force mobile operators Safaricom and Airtel to directly pay musicians for their callba...

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Mohamed Salah & Mariona Caldentey take top honours at the PFA Player of the Year Awards

Samson NderiAugust 20, 2025

Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah and Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey have been named the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Players of the Year ...

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Kitovoto Mutinda charged with spreading false information about MP Gideon Mulyungi

Makena Ndung'uAugust 20, 2025

Kitovoto Mutinda has been charged with six counts of publishing false information, in a case that highlights the weaponization of laws to intimidate citizen...

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CHAN 2024 co-hosts face tough challenges as CHAN quarter-finals kick off this Friday

Makena Ndung'uAugust 20, 2025

The stage is set for a thrilling quarter-final round of the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), with co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda all set to compe...

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Nigeria beats Congo 2-0, but fails to qualify for CHAN quarter-finals

Samson NderiAugust 20, 2025

Nigeria defeated Congo 2-0 in their final Group D match of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. The victory, with goals from Anas Yusuf a...

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Goalless draw sends Sudan and Senegal to CHAN 2024 quarter-finals

Makena Ndung'uAugust 20, 2025

In a thrilling conclusion to Group D of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, Sudan held defending champions Senegal to a goalless...

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7 Kenyan sports creators that you should follow on TikTok

Makena Ndung'uAugust 19, 2025

Kenya's sporting fraternity has been brimming with excitement since the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament began. Beyond the stadiums and tr...

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4,404 Wings to Fly & Elimu Scholars attend Equity Group Foundation’s 16th education congress

Makena Ndung'uAugust 19, 2025

Equity Group Foundation (EGF) is hosting its 16th Annual Education and Leadership Congress for 4,404 Wings to Fly and Elimu scholars across the country, during ...

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Smile Train & KidsOR partnership brings solar powered surgical theatres to African hospitals

Makena Ndung'uAugust 19, 2025

Smile Train has embarked on an initiative to install solar power in pediatric operating theatres in the African continent. This initiative is in collaboration w...

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New Old Mutual insurance cover to support hospitalized Boda Boda operators

Makena Ndung'uAugust 19, 2025

Old Mutual has announced that it has set up a new insurance cover for boda boda riders (motorcycle taxi riders) that offers hospitalisation and last expense sup...

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Airtel Money funds Karantina water project in Marsabit benefitting 450 households

Makena Ndung'uAugust 19, 2025

Airtel Money Kenya has funded the installation of a borehole, dubbed the Karantina water project, in Marsabit in order to improve the lives of residents. The pr...

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Kenyans warned against using Ozempic for weight loss

Makena Ndung'uAugust 19, 2025

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has warned Kenyans not to use the medication Ozempic for weight loss. PPB has issued a safety alert to the public regard...

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Bolt launches dash cams for drivers to improve safety & accountability

Makena Ndung'uAugust 19, 2025

Bolt has introduced dash cams on its cars in Kenya in order to improve safety on trips and accountability for its drivers. The dash cams are actually powered...

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Kenyan households brace for financial strain as 62% expect to miss bill payments, study finds

Makena Ndung'uAugust 19, 2025

TransUnion Kenya has published its Q2 2025 Consumer Pulse Study which reveals that 62% of Kenyans expect to be unable to pay at least one of their current loans...

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Liberty Kenya registers a 59% drop in half year net profit at Ksh. 260 million

Makena Ndung'uAugust 19, 2025

Liberty Kenya Holdings has announced that it has registered a 59% drop in net profit to Ksh. 260 million for the half year period ended 30th June 2025. This is ...

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