20 Kenyan YouTubers that you should be watching

Vanessa MwangiApril 10, 2017

Forget getting a chance on national television just to awkwardly wave ‘hi’ to your mother who may not even be watching. Nowadays with a camera and a lot of pers...

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Comparison of Uber and Taxify’s services in Kenya

Vanessa MwangiApril 1, 2017

Quite recently, Uber succumbed to the pressure of the drivers’ strike, which caused them to increase their prices from the previous Ksh 200 minimum fare and Ksh...

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Uber has increased prices in Kenya after pressure from drivers

James WamathaiMarch 15, 2017

Uber has from today 16th March 2017 at 11am increased its prices for its taxi service in Nairobi. The new prices are Ksh. 100 base fare, Ksh. 42 per km, Ksh. 3 ...

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How David Kalua rescued his Uber driver after he collapsed while driving

Samson NderiFebruary 15, 2017

Isaac Kalua has shared an amazing story on Facebook about how his son David Kalua came to the rescue of an Uber driver in distress. The Uber driver had picked h...

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Uber launches a new app to make your commute smoother

Richard MureithiJanuary 27, 2017

When Uber came into the Kenyan market, there was cause for celebration from Nairobians who were tired of being fleeced by cab drivers. Back then what used to ha...

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Uber drivers to get business start up loans from Branch

James WamathaiNovember 18, 2016

Uber and Branch have partnered to provide existing Uber drivers with a loan of Ksh. 30,000. The loan is geared towards helping the drivers set up their own busi...

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You can now book a taxi in advance on Uber in Kenya

James WamathaiSeptember 25, 2016

The schedule a ride feature on Uber that allows customers to book a taxi in advance is now available in Kenya. The feature will allow users to book a taxi betwe...

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Uber lowers its prices in Kenya as it feels the heat from Little Cab

James WamathaiJuly 28, 2016

Uber has significantly lowered its prices in Kenya in what seems to be a price war with new entrant Little Cab. Customers will now pay 100 (base fare) + Ksh. 35...

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​Little Cab poses a real threat to Uber in Kenya

James WamathaiJuly 3, 2016

Uber is the current market leader in the taxi hailing business in Kenya. It launched in January last year and despite a few challenges, it has gone from strengt...

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Uber launches in Thika, becoming its third city in Kenya

James WamathaiJune 29, 2016

Uber launched in Kenya in January last year with Nairobi being its first port of call. They then launched in Mombasa in March this year. Uber has today annou...

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Uber drivers to access a Ksh 10B loan facilty from Sidian Bank

James WamathaiMay 25, 2016

Taxi service service Uber and Sidian Bank have partnered to offer Ksh. 10 Billion loan facility to Uber drivers. The facility will be available to current Uber ...

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UberNyonyo & 4 other brilliant Kenyan April Fools’ Day Pranks

James WamathaiApril 1, 2016

It's no longer easy to prank people on April Fools' Day because most now expect to be pranked. They are therefore on the lookout for pranks so even when they ha...

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Uber launches in Mombasa with free rides

James WamathaiMarch 23, 2016

Uber launched in the first Kenyan city, Nairobi, in January last year. Usage of the service has picked up especially after the introduction of the cash payment ...

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Woman assaulted by Uber driver in Nairobi

Richard MureithiMarch 13, 2016

Safety is one of the factors that make people choose a taxi service. Most people have a taxi guy that they trust and can always call on at any time. When Uber w...

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Uber driver attacked and his vehicle burned in Kilimani

Richard MureithiFebruary 22, 2016

In a sad turn of events an Uber taxi driver was attacked last night outside Muringa Court along Kirichwa road and his car set on fire. This is by far the deadli...

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Uber and mi-Fone deal to enable drivers-partners purchase cheap smart phones

Richard MureithiFebruary 22, 2016

In a first for Africa, Uber has partnered with mi-Fone to have the Uber app embedded in all new phones starting from March. For those not in the know mi-Fone wh...

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Attacks on Uber drivers increase as service gains traction in Kenya

James WamathaiFebruary 1, 2016

Uber is seen as unfair competition by traditional taxi drivers all over the world with protests being held from Sao Paolo to Brussels to Johannesburg. In Kenya ...

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Uber payment problems for old users persist in Kenya

James WamathaiAugust 27, 2015

We wrote a comprehensive article earlier in the month on Uber's entry into the Kenyan market which, as we broke down, has been anything but smooth sailing. L...

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Kenyans can now register and use Uber without a credit card

James WamathaiAugust 20, 2015

Uber has just announced that everyone who uses Uber in Nairobi will be able to use the cash option when paying for the service. The cash option was introduced i...

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“Uber-guzi” – Until Uber thinks local first, there’s no winning in Kenya

James WamathaiAugust 10, 2015

Uber's foray into the African continent began in South Africa in 2012 with the launch of their service in Johannesburg and later in Cape Town and Durban. There ...

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Uber to employ the deaf and hard of hearing as drivers

Richard MureithiJuly 28, 2015

  Uber the taxi hailing app has come with a ground breaking innovation which will see the deaf and hard of hearing earn an income as drivers. The innova...

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Kejahunt wins the uberpitch Nairobi edition

Richard MureithiJuly 23, 2015

  Kejahunt an online property listing platform that assists home seekers find that ideal house has won the UberPitch Nairobi which closed yesterday. It ...

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You can now pay cash on Uber Taxis in Nairobi

James WamathaiJune 4, 2015

Taxi app Uber has today debuted the cash payment option in Nairobi. Uber customers in Nairobi will from Friday 5th July 2015 be able to pay cash after using...

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A Kenyan had a terrible experience in an Uber Taxi

James WamathaiMay 23, 2015

A Kenyan, Wanjiru Wainaina, and her sister had a terrible experience in an Uber on Saturday night. The driver of the Uber she was in refused to take her to ...

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Taxi service Uber is now in Nairobi

James WamathaiJanuary 21, 2015

Taxi service Uber has finally launched in Kenya after months of speculation especially after announcing job opportunities for this market. Uber connects peo...

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Horror movies you can stream on Showmax this Halloween

Samson NderiOctober 30, 2024

Streaming service Showmax has announced its lineup for this Halloween season which includes a series of TV shows and movies. The upcoming TV shows and movies...

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Field secures USD 11M funding to launch maternal mortality crisis tech service in Africa

Grace MathekaSeptember 10, 2024

Field, a healthtech company, has launched a route-to-market service that will introduce emerging therapies to tackle the urgency of maternal mortality, newborn ...

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Catch ‘Dark Side of Glory’ true crime documentary on Showmax on 31 July

Grace MathekaJuly 25, 2024

Showmax has dropped the first trailers for 'Dark Side of Glory', a true crime documentary series. The series features stories behind shocking cases of murder in...

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African economies could expand by $127 billion if malaria was cut by 90%

Staff WriterJune 10, 2024

Malaria No More UK has released a new report titled ‘The Malaria Dividend’ that indicates that African countries could experience a GDP rise of $127 billion dol...

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Charles Ballard is new Twiga Foods CEO

Grace MathekaMay 8, 2024

Twiga Foods recently announced the appointment of Charles Ballard as its new CEO. With a career spanning over fifteen years, Ballard brings a wealth of experien...

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Gates Foundation rolls out Phase 3 of TB vaccine trials in South Africa

Grace MathekaMarch 20, 2024

The Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI) has launched its Phase 3 clinical trial to assess the efficacy of the M72/AS01E tuberculosis...

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Uniting to Combat NTDs appoints Dr Winnie Mpanju-Shumbusho as Board Chair

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 29, 2024

Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) has announced the appointment of Dr Winnie Mpanju-Shumbusho as the new Board Chair. Uniting to Combat NTDs ...

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Best international TV shows to watch on Showmax this February

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 31, 2024

Streaming service Showmax is gearing up for the launch of its new platform, Showmax 2.0, on February 12, 2024. In preparation for that, Showmax has announced th...

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Adelle Onyango appointed to the Baraza Media Lab Board of Directors

Gladys WamuyuNovember 20, 2023

Legally Clueless Africa founder, Adelle Onyango, has recently been appointed to the Baraza Media Lab board of directors. This marks her growing influence in the...

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M-KOPA Kenya; Improving lives with AI and digital loans one smartphone at a time

Staff WriterNovember 10, 2023

Jane Omondi sells freshly cooked fish from a stand on a bustling roadside in Utawala, a low- to medium-income neighborhood about 16 kilometers, or 10 miles, ea...

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Safaricom to invest Ksh. 30M in technology sponsorship in the Tusker OktobaFest

Samson NderiOctober 25, 2023

Safaricom and Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) have partnered in the upcoming East Africa's ultimate beer festival, Tusker OktobaFest. Kenya Breweries Limited's...

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Gates Foundation to invest in mRNA vaccine research & manufacturing in Africa

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

At the 2023 Grand Challenges Annual Meeting, Bill Gates, Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, announced new investments to advance access to mRN...

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LG reveals reinvented brand identity with Life’s Good global campaign

Staff WriterSeptember 15, 2023

LG has announced plans to roll out its reinvented brand identity across the globe under the new Life’s Good global campaign. This is in line with its recent dec...

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Xiaomi photography campaign winners treated to a Maasai Mara trip

Staff WriterAugust 21, 2023

 Xiaomi Africa launched an online photography campaign some time back in a bid to invite fans to showcase their photography skills using Xiaomi phones. Winne...

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Aleph launches a global cross-border payments unit

Staff WriterAugust 17, 2023

Aleph has announced that it is launching a global cross-border payments and credit underwriting unit, Aleph Payments. Aleph is a leading global enabler of di...

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Politicians dominate list of 50 people nominated for the Chief Administrative Secretary position

Makena Ndung'uMarch 16, 2023

Politicians are among those nominated by President William Ruto to the position of Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS). The President has nominated a total of ...

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TotalEnergies’ launches new Mugg & Bean outlet in the Nairobi CBD

Samson NderiMarch 7, 2023

TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya has launched the first Mugg & Bean outlet in Nairobi CBD in order to provide more options for its customers. The new outlet is ...

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