Applications for Development Executive Traineeship by Netflix for African filmmakers are now open

Grace MathekaFebruary 13, 2021

The Realness Institute and Netflix have opened online applications for the Development Executive Traineeship program (DET). Development has often been a misunde...

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The History, Present, And Future of Horse Racing in Kenya

Staff WriterFebruary 12, 2021

When people think about sport in Kenya, they usually do not think of horse racing. And there’s a good reason why: on a list of the most popular sports in Kenya,...

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Equity Afia opens another clinic in Murang’a County

Grace MathekaFebruary 12, 2021

Equity Afia, the medical franchise of Equity Group Foundation (EGF) has opened another medical centre in Murang'a County. This brings the total number of its ou...

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Why you should become a Kenya Museum Society member

Grace MathekaFebruary 12, 2021

The Kenya Museum Society (KMS) is a non-profit organization set up in 1970 to support and promote the National Museums of Kenya. Visitors and citizens alike ...

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8 Golden Globe nominated shows & movies you can watch on Showmax

Grace MathekaFebruary 12, 2021

The Golden Globe nominees were announced earlier this month, celebrating the best in TV and film, as voted by The Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Tina Fey ...

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Rockefeller Foundation commits Ksh. 3.83B to boost COVID-19 response in Africa

Grace MathekaFebruary 12, 2021

The Rockefeller Foundation has announced an initial Ksh. 3.83 billion (USD 34.95 million) in funding to ensure more equitable access to COVID-19 testing and vac...

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The Durban FilmMart is set for July 16-25 July; submissions of films open

Grace MathekaFebruary 12, 2021

The Durban FilmMart Institute has announced that the 12th Durban FilmMart (DFM) which will take place virtually from 16th to 25th July 2021. Its call for submis...

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Microsoft Viva platform launched to boost productivity in the workplace

Grace MathekaFebruary 12, 2021

Microsoft has announced an employee experience platform that enhances employee engagement, learning, wellbeing and knowledge discovery, directly into the flow o...

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M-PESA & Safaricom tops list of top 10 Superbrands in Kenya

Grace MathekaFebruary 12, 2021

M-PESA has been voted Kenya’s leading Superbrand for the fourth year in a row, ahead of parent company Safaricom, which came second in a recent survey by market...

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Janet Mbugua makes acting comeback as powerful ‘Jesse’ in Monica S3

Grace MathekaFebruary 12, 2021

Janet Mbugua has made an acting comeback in TV drama series Monica Season 3 after a six-year hiatus. Janet made her debut in the acting scene in 2014 with her l...

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Linkham Group to acquire majority stake in Resolution Insurance

Grace MathekaFebruary 12, 2021

UK based insurance firm, Linkham Group, has announced plans to acquire a stake in Resolution Insurance after a purchase of 100% of the equity holding in the Ken...

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Canon launches Miraisha Program to help Mathare youth to achieve their dreams

Grace MathekaFebruary 11, 2021

Students from Mathare slum in Nairobi, Kenya, are set to receive film or photography scholarships from Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA). This is part of a ...

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Safaricom permanently doubles fibre Internet speeds; here are the prices

Grace MathekaFebruary 11, 2021

Safaricom has made permanent the double internet speeds announced in March last year, as a move to encourage people to work remotely. For the same prices, users...

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KAM launches the Manufacturing Priority Agenda for 2021

Grace MathekaFebruary 11, 2021

The manufacturing industry in Kenya has urged Government to address hinderances to economic recovery, following the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the econ...

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Apple Music launches Isgubhu to promote African dance & electronic music

Grace MathekaFebruary 11, 2021

Apple Music has announced the official launch of Isgubhu, the ultimate destination for African Dance and Electronic music. Africa’s bustling and bubbling Dance ...

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5 romantic Kenyan shows you can watch on Showmax this Valentine’s Day

Grace MathekaFebruary 11, 2021

If you're in the mood for a romance fueled TV shows, Showmax is your plug. There is nothing better than a little love to keep a series interesting, exciting, an...

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EABC calls for infrastructural improvement to enhance cargo movement

Grace MathekaFebruary 11, 2021

The East African Business Council (EABC) is calling upon East Africa Partner States to prioritize the improvement of infrastructure at Border Posts, to facilita...

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UN & Ecobank Foundation launch campaign to fight chronic malnutrition in Africa

Grace MathekaFebruary 11, 2021

United Nations' initiative, UNITLIFE, and the Ecobank Group Foundation have launched the Make the Connection campaign to raise awareness and funds to prevent ch...

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Equity Group Foundation donates PPE’s worth Ksh. 2.5 Million to KMTC

Grace MathekaFebruary 11, 2021

The Kenya Medical Training Institute (KMTC) final year medical students have received half a million medical grade masks donated by the Equity Group Foundation ...

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Creative Africa Nexus virtual summits to begin on 25th Feb 2021

Grace MathekaFebruary 11, 2021

The Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX), has announced a series of virtual forums in the lead-up to the Intra-African Trade Fair 2021 (IATF2021). The forums will be h...

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Cyber Heroines study launched with solutions to help solve problems facing African girls

Grace MathekaFebruary 10, 2021

The 2021 tomorrow’s Cyber Heroines study findings undertaken by Cyber Heroines, KnowBe4 Africa and Infosphere have been released. The study involved more than 4...

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Facebook partners with Ubongo Kids to educate children & parents on online safety

Grace MathekaFebruary 10, 2021

Facebook has partnered with Ubongo Kids to launch a public service announcement (PSA) video that educates children and parents on online safety. The video is...

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Toyota & Rafiki Microfinance launch financing deal for motorcycles

Grace MathekaFebruary 10, 2021

Toyota Kenya and Rafiki Microfinance Bank have agreed on an asset financing deal targeting the growing biker community. The new deal will enable the purchase of...

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CA partners with Kenyan telcos to promote a safer Internet in Kenya

Grace MathekaFebruary 10, 2021

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has launched an interactive portal aimed at creating a safer Internet in Kenya. The micro-site, cop.ke-cirt.go.ke,...

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Huawei Y7a officially launched in Kenya at Ksh. 22,999

Grace MathekaFebruary 10, 2021

Huawei Mobile Kenya has unveiled its latest addition to the Huawei Y Series, the new Huawei Y7a. Huawei Y7a is retailing at Ksh. 22,999 in all retail stores inc...

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Absa Kenya celebrates one year since rebranding from Barclays

Grace MathekaFebruary 10, 2021

Absa Bank Kenya has celebrated its one-year anniversary in the Kenyan market since it rebranded from Barclays Bank. The event, held at their Queensway Branch, w...

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KPA’s East Africa Maritime Awards slated for May 21 in Mombasa

Grace MathekaFebruary 10, 2021

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) second East Africa Maritime Awards (EAMA) ceremony is scheduled for May 21 2021 in Mombasa, Kenya. Interested companies and indi...

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Skyward Express are now flying to Malindi & Lamu starting today

Samson NderiFebruary 10, 2021

Skyward Express has announced that they have launched flights to the coastal town of Malindi. The carrier will have its inaugural flight today February 10th, 20...

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Old Kenyan passports to remain operational until Dec 2021 after Government extends deadline

Grace MathekaFebruary 10, 2021

The Kenyan Government has announced the extension of the deadline to stop the use of the old Kenyan passports by a further 10 months until December 31st 2021. ...

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Applications for Future Females Business School GreenTech program now open

Grace MathekaFebruary 10, 2021

Applications for the Future Females Business School GreenTech program, in partnership with the UK-Kenya Tech Hub are open for Kenyan-based female entrepreneurs ...

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Canon XA45 compact 4K camcorder now available in Africa

Grace MathekaFebruary 10, 2021

Canon Europe has launched the Canon XA45 compact 4K camcorder, now available in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The launch of the new series comes to satisf...

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LG partners with Habitat for Humanity to support learners in Machakos

Grace MathekaFebruary 10, 2021

Kenyan learners in the Machakos will benefit from an improved learning environment from a project supported by LG Electronics in partnership with Habitat for Hu...

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Shelter Afrique donates foodstuff & clothes to Christ Chapel Children’s Home

Grace MathekaFebruary 10, 2021

Shelter Afrique, through the Shelter Afrique Foundation, has donated foodstuffs, clothing, books and other items in support of Christ Chapel Children’s Home. ...

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Children’s Diabetes Management Centre officially opened in Garissa County Hospital

Grace MathekaFebruary 10, 2021

Garissa County Referral Hospital has officially opened its Children’s Diabetes Management Centre, constructed and equipped by the Safaricom Foundation. The clin...

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Grassroots Business Fund creates Latin America unit as it strengthens African operations

Grace MathekaFebruary 10, 2021

The Grassroots Business Fund (GBF), has announced the spin-off of its Latin America team into a new fully-fledged unit, operating as Andes Impact Partners (AIP)...

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Importance of Graphics Improvement at Online Slots

Samson NderiFebruary 10, 2021

In these last 10 years, online slots have become the most played game of the apparent multitude of methods of betting one can appreciate nowadays by a wide marg...

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Telkom announces phone offers for Valentine’s Day on selected devices

Grace MathekaFebruary 9, 2021

Telkom Kenya has partnered with phone vendors to sell mobile phones at reduced prices, as the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. The mobile phones on offer will come...

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Mastercard partners with Unicaf to offer scholarships to premium cardholders

Grace MathekaFebruary 9, 2021

Unicaf has announced a two-year partnership with Mastercard to offer its premium cardholders 75% scholarships for online and on-campus studies at Unicaf’s partn...

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Safaricom partners with Forward Travellers for bus fare payment via M-PESA

Grace MathekaFebruary 9, 2021

Safaricom has partnered with Forward Travellers to offer an M-PESA bus fare collection solution to commuters in Nairobi. The service will be available in mor...

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Equity Bank ranked among top banks in KBA survey on digital banking

Grace MathekaFebruary 9, 2021

Equity Bank has been named among the top-three Tier 1 banks based on digital user experience analysis by a recent customer survey conducted by Kenya Bankers' As...

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KCB launches new financing facility for SMEs in Kenya

Grace MathekaFebruary 9, 2021

KCB has introduced a financing facility to boost its SME customers whose operations have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 global crisis. Micro, Small ...

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Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit 2021 slated for March 8-9

Grace MathekaFebruary 9, 2021

The 2021 Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit will be held as a free-to-attend two-day virtual event, in honor of this year's International Women's Day. The...

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