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Eskimi Impact Awards launched to celebrate impact & creativity in programmatic advertising

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

Eskimi has today announced the launch of the Eskimi Impact Awards to celebrate achievements in programmatic advertising. This global initiative recognizes agenc...

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Top golfers battle for top spot as PGK Equator Tour heads to Kipipiri Golf & Resort

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

The third leg of the Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK) Equator Tour tees off at the Mt. Kipipiri Golf & Resort in Nyandarua County. The four-day event, sc...

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128 Equity Leaders Program scholars secure Ksh. 2.7B in scholarships, joining 63 global universities

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

128 Equity Leaders Program scholars have secured admission and scholarships to join 63 global universities located in 20 countries around the world. Equity G...

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Old School R&B Brunch kicks off Kenya tour with events in Nairobi & Mombasa

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

Old School R&B Brunch (OSR) is bringing its experience to Kenya this week with a four-day line-up of events in Nairobi and Mombasa. The programme kicks o...

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TLcom Capital’s pre-seed Fund, TAPSI, reaches 50% mark with new investment in TurnStay

Staff WriterAugust 14, 2025

TLcom Capital, the Africa-focused venture capital firm, is growing its early-stage portfolio from its dedicated $5M pre-seed fund, TAPSI (TIDE Africa Pre Seed I...

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Yellow Card appoints Gillian Darko as VP of Strategy to drive stablecoin adoption in emerging markets

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

Yellow Card has appointed Gillian Darko as its new Vice President of Strategy, sitting within the executive team and reporting into the CEO. An award-winning ex...

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NCBA hosts private school owners to drive innovation & sustainable financing in education

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

NCBA has today hosted a private schools forum in Ruaka, themed Future-Ready Schools: Embracing Sustainability & Innovation. The forum provided an opportunit...

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Kenya to establish national academy for creative students, says Education Minister

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has voiced support for establishing a national academy for creative and performing arts. Speaking at the closing ce...

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KCB HY net profit increases by 8% to Ksh. 32.3B; to give record Ksh. 13B interim dividends

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

KCB Group Plc has announced that it has posted a net profit of Ksh. 32.3 billon for the half year period ended 30th June 2025. The new profit grew 8% from the K...

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High stakes for Group A as Morocco, Angola & DRC fight for quarter-final spots

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

The TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 heats up on Thursday, August 14, with a pair of crucial Group A matches at the Moi International ...

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Mauritania holds off Burkina Faso to secure 7 points in CHAN 2024 Group B

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

Mauritania defeated Burkina Faso 1-0 in a high-stakes CHAN Group B match. Alassane Diop scored the winning goal from a penalty in first-half stoppage time, ...

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KRA partners with tech community to simplify tax solutions through GavaConnect

Staff WriterAugust 14, 2025

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is advancing its digital transformation agenda by collaborating directly with the country's tech community. At its second ...

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CIC reports growth in microinsurance, highlighting increased demand for inclusive policies

Staff WriterAugust 13, 2025

CIC Insurance Group Plc (CIC) has reported a substantial surge in its microinsurance policies, with the proportion of these policies growing from 11% in 202...

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Aga Khan University trains 2,000 educators in East Africa

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

A five-year educational initiative by the Aga Khan University's Institute for Educational Development, East Africa (IED, EA) has trained 2,500 educators acr...

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Tourism Ministry & Homa Bay County partner to transform Ruma National Park into a flagship destination

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, in a new collaboration with Homa Bay County, is fast-tracking plans to establish a flagship tourism facility at Ruma N...

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Event Review: Mic Cheque Podcast goes on the road, One Two Tour, Mombasa

Embukane LibossoAugust 13, 2025

That signature line was delivered with full energy by Chaxy, Mariah, and Mwass as they wrapped up the live recording of their latest episode in Mombasa — the li...

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Hotel Review: Allamanda Boutique Hostel, Diani

Embukane LibossoAugust 13, 2025

Diani Beach, Kenya, is one of those places where hotel prices have steadily climbed, making budget-friendly options increasingly rare. So when you stumble upon ...

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I&M Bank launches “Shinda Millioni” campaign to boost savings culture & reward customers

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

I&M Bank has officially rolled out the Shinda Millioni campaign , a three-month initiative designed to encourage a savings culture by rewarding top saving c...

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Nicholas Clarke is the new MD & Partner for BCG in Nairobi

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has announced the appointment of Nicholas Clarke as Managing Director and Partner in its Nairobi, Kenya office, effective 1 July 2...

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Tatu City & Kenya’s DP Kithure Kindiki discuss investment & coffee sector reforms

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

Tatu City's senior leadership met with Kenya's Deputy President, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, on August 12, 2025, to discuss key investment strategies and potenti...

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Rethinking customer experience in Africa’s digital economy

Staff WriterAugust 13, 2025

Across Africa’s digital economy, we are witnessing a fundamental shift in how brands approach customer experience (CX). What was once viewed primarily as a reac...

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Absa Bank’s half year net profit improves by 9% to Ksh. 11.7 billion

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has announced that it has posted a Ksh. 11.7 billion net profit for the half-year ended June 30, 2025. This is a 9% growth in net profit fro...

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KCB launches a new mobile banking app with new features and security

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

KCB Bank has launched a new mobile banking app designed to offer customers a faster, more secure, and user-friendly digital experience. The updated platform...

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Safaricom injects Ksh. 1 million into the Dr. Geoffrey Griffin Memorial Bike-A-Thon

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

Safaricom has announced that it has invested Ksh. 1 million to support the Dr. Geoffrey Griffin Memorial Bike-A-Thon challenge. The cycling event is organized b...

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Bridging the climate capital chasm: Why Africa needs more than venture capital

Staff WriterAugust 13, 2025

Africa holds 40% of the world’s solar energy potential—and yet receives just a fraction of the capital needed to unlock it. This is not just an inefficiency. It...

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Anzisha Summit celebrates Africa’s young innovators, urges support for entrepreneurship

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

The Anzisha Entrepreneurship Education in Africa (EEA) Summit, held on 6 August 2025 at the African Leadership Academy campus, concluded with a call to action f...

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Madagascar beats Central African Republic with late 2-0 win in CHAN 2024

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

Madagascar secured a crucial 2-0 victory against the Central African Republic (CAR) in the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. The match...

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Standard Chartered sustainable banking report reveals investor appetite for transition investing

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

Standard Chartered has released new research that points to growing interest in transition investing. Data highlighted that interest in transition investing alo...

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Group B action: Madagascar, CAR, Mauritania & Burkina Faso face final day showdown at CHAN 2024

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

Today's matches in Group B of the CHAN 2024 tournament promise high drama, with all four teams still in contention for a spot in the knockout stages. The fa...

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Defending Champions Senegal held to a draw by Congo in CHAN 2024

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

In a tense Group D encounter, defending CHAN champions Senegal were forced to share the points with Congo, with the match ending in a hard-fought 1-1 draw. ...

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Sudan stuns Super Eagles, knocks Nigeria out of CHAN 2024 with 4-0 win

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

In a stunning turn of events at the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), Sudan delivered a decisive 4-0 victory over Nigeria, sending the Super Eagles c...

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Safaricom sponsors 2025 Devolution Conference with Ksh. 15 million

Kenyan pension schemes delivered their strongest returns in years, outpacing inflation by a staggering 26% in the 12 months to June 2025. According to Zamar...

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