Ndoto Zetu enables Malindi hospital to offer lab tests at affordable rates to low income earners

Staff WriterJune 12, 2019

With the deterioration of public health services, medical care in the country has consequently become very expensive and out of the reach for many Kenyans. In f...

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Banking sector is key to Kenya’s sustained economic growth according to ICAEW

Staff WriterJune 12, 2019

According to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) a majority of African countries have a positive economic outlook due to their d...

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Nissan makes senior management changes in Africa

Staff WriterJune 12, 2019

Nissan has announced changes in its senior management in a bid to drive sustainable growth across the continent. This is due to the fact that with a growing mid...

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OPPO A1k an entry level smartphone to be launched in Kenya

Staff WriterJune 12, 2019

Smartphone brand OPPO has announced that it will launch its latest phone OPPO A1k next week. In as much as it will be an entry level smartphone, OPPO are assuri...

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Safaricom announce Ksh 2.5M sponsorship of the Deaf Half Marathon 2019

Staff WriterJune 11, 2019

Safaricom has announced that it will sponsor the sixth edition of Deaf Half Marathon to the tune of ksh. 2.5 million. The sixth Deaf Half Marathon will be held ...

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Rotary commits Ksh. 630 million to fight polio in Kenya

Staff WriterJune 11, 2019

Rotary has announced that it has committed to giving US$100 million (Ksh. 10 billion) in grants to support the global effort to end polio. Kenya will receive $6...

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Musician Ayrosh to release debut album on 14th June at Michael Joseph Centre

Staff WriterJune 11, 2019

Kenya’s Folk Fusion artist Ayrosh is set to release his debut album Murasta on 14th June at a concert at Michael Joseph Centre. Murasta is a 7-track EP that ...

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Senior Safaricom staff in court for allegedly stealing customer data

Staff WriterJune 11, 2019

Two Safaricom employees have been charged in court over the unlawful transfer of customer data belonging to the company. The two were arraigned yesterday before...

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Liaison Group unveils new brand identity to reflect its growth

Staff WriterJune 11, 2019

Liaison Group has unveiled a new brand identity to reflect the company’s evolution into a non-banking financial services organization. The firm which was fou...

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EPRA introduces new regulations to fight LPG gas counterfeits

Staff WriterJune 11, 2019

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has introduced new LPG gas regulations to fight counterfeits and create safety guarantees. The measures ...

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LG Electronics donates Ksh. 4 Million to PCEA Kikuyu Hospital Orthopedic unit

Staff WriterJune 11, 2019

LG Electronics has made a donation of Ksh. 4 Million P.C.E.A Kikuyu Hospital’s Orthopedic Rehabilitation Unit. The money will go towards assisting the unit to a...

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Telkom partners with Nairobi County to provide free public wifi

Staff WriterJune 11, 2019

Telkom has entered into a partnership with the Nairobi County government and Meelin Media Ltd in a move to provide free wifi in some parts of the city. This is ...

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IFC partners with Twiga Foods in bid to boost food safety in Kenya

Staff WriterJune 11, 2019

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) which is a member of the World Bank Group has entered into an agreement with Twiga Foods a Kenyan-based technology f...

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CarePay wins Entrepreneurs for Resilience global award for 2019

Staff WriterJune 11, 2019

CarePay a health financing technology company has been awarded the Entrepreneurs for Resilience Award plus a cash prize of Ksh. 30 Million by the Swiss Re Found...

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Multichoice Talent Factory networking portal now has an Instant Messaging feature

Staff WriterJune 11, 2019

The Multichoice Talent Factory (MTF) has announced that the MTF networking portal which was launched recently now has real time messaging component. This will e...

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Co-op Bank partners with WorldRemit for digital money transfers

Staff WriterJune 11, 2019

Co-operative Bank of Kenya (Co-op) has partnered with WorldRemit a leading digital money transfers company to enable transfers to its over 6 million accounts or...

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Nairobi Wine Week & Festival 2019 to take place on 28th June -7th July

Staff WriterJune 11, 2019

Wine lovers are in for a treat as the second Nairobi Wine Week & Festival 2019 is set to take place in Nairobi between 28th June -7th July. The Nairobi W...

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Coca-Cola to assist 1,000 young people to start businesses over 3 years

Staff WriterJune 11, 2019

Coca-Cola together with its bottling partner Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), Kenya has kitted 50 beneficiaries in Nairobi County as a means to nurture their ...

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Lornah Kiplagat invited to design running trails & fitness activities at Tatu City

Staff WriterJune 11, 2019

Tatu City has invited Olympian Lornah Kiplagat to design running trails and fitness activities across the 5,000-acre city. The initiative seeks to emphasise the...

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DTB & KBA roll out financial literacy programme to SMEs

Staff WriterJune 11, 2019

More than 100 entrepreneurs running Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have started training under a financial literacy programme by Diamond Trust Bank...

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Marriott International opens Second Four Points by Sheraton in Tanzania

Staff WriterJune 11, 2019

Marriott International has announced the opening of its second Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Tanzania i.e. Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam, New Africa ...

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DHL Africa eShop e-commerce platform launched in 9 more African countries

Staff WriterJune 11, 2019

DHL Africa eShop has been rolled out in 9 more African countries following its success after its launch in 11 countries. The service, which is available at A...

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Glovo expands its delivery service to more locations in Nairobi

Staff WriterJune 11, 2019

On demand delivery service Glovo has announced that it has expanded its service in Nairobi to more locations. The service was previously only available in Lavin...

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​How to file KRA nil returns

Staff WriterJune 10, 2019

If you have Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) PIN number, then you are required to file your income tax returns by June 30 every year. If you are in employment o...

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Telkom subscribers to enjoy free calls, WhatsApp and night data in new bundle

Staff WriterJune 10, 2019

Telkom Kenya has launched a new daily data offering which will allow subscribers to enjoy free data at night, free WhatsApp and free minutes for Telkom to Telko...

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How to file your KRA tax returns on iTax

Staff WriterJune 10, 2019

If you earn an income in Kenya, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) requires that you file your income tax returns by June 30 every year. Just like applying fo...

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How to apply for a KRA PIN on iTax

Staff WriterJune 10, 2019

In Kenya, you need a KRA PIN if you are employed or are in business. You will also need it when you are filling your taxes. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) al...

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New Kenyan passport application centres opened in Nakuru, Kisii, Eldoret and Embu

James WamathaiJune 10, 2019

The Kenyan government has opened four new Immigration centres in the country where Kenyans can be able to apply for the new Kenyan passport. The new centres ...

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Michael Njenga & Lidya Njeri win the 2019 Henry Wanyoike Hope for the Future Run

Staff WriterJune 10, 2019

Michael Njenga and Lidya Njeri are the new champions of the 13th edition of Henry Wanyoike Hope for the Future Run held on 8th June in Kikuyu, Kiambu County. Th...

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Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom national final fixtures announced

Staff WriterJune 10, 2019

The draw for the national finals of the Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom youth soccer tournament have been conducted with 15 teams set to battle for the top prize. E...

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Cellulant partners with Adyen to enable global merchants to accept local payment methods

Staff WriterJune 10, 2019

Financial technology company Cellulant has announced a partnership with Adyen to enable it offer its global merchants access to local payment methods in major A...

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PETCO Kenya launches plastic recycling drop-off points in Naivas Supermarkets

Staff WriterJune 10, 2019

PETCO Kenya has launched drop-off point at Naivas Supermarkets that will allow members of the public to return their recyclable products to recycling partners. ...

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KAM statement on the introduction of new currency in Kenya

Staff WriterJune 10, 2019

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) applauds and supports the move by the Central Bank of Kenya to introduce the new generation currency notes and with...

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Patoranking hosts listening party for new album ‘Wilmer’ in Nairobi

Staff WriterJune 10, 2019

Nigerian music sensation Patoranking hosted an exclusive listening for his sophomore album Wilmer at Kiza Restaurant in Nairobi on 2nd June. This was after the ...

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Thousands turn up for East Africa’s Got Talent auditions in Nairobi

Staff WriterJune 10, 2019

Thousands of contestants turned up for East Africa’s Got Talent by Safaricom pre-auditions that took place on 1st and 2nd June at KICC, Nairobi County. This ...

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Eunice Njeri & Jibadii among winners in the Groove Awards 2019

Staff WriterJune 10, 2019

The 14th Annual Groove Awards 2019 Gala went down on Saturday June 1st in a colourful ceremony that was held at Mövenpick Hotel in Westlands. Eunice Njeri wo...

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Michael Joseph to serve as the KQ Chairman for three more years

Staff WriterJune 10, 2019

The Kenya Airways chairman, Michael Joseph’s term has been extended for another 3 years after the airline’s shareholders approved his re-election at their AGM. ...

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CCBA appoints Xavier Selga as the new Managing Director for Kenya

Staff WriterJune 10, 2019

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has announced the appointment of Xavier Selga as the new MD for Kenya, Mayotte and Comoros, effective 1 May 2019. He takes ove...

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Equity Bank invests over Ksh. 1 Billion in agriculture

Staff WriterJune 10, 2019

Equity Bank has invested over Ksh. 1 Billion to improve market access, capacity building and expansion of agricultural production value chain as of end of first...

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Nokia 3.2 launched in Kenya to retail at Ksh. 13,999

Staff WriterJune 4, 2019

HMD Global has announced the launch of the Nokia 3.2 in Kenya and it will retail at Ksh. 13,999. The entry level smart phone comes packed with a HD+ display and...

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Equity Bank recognized by the IFC for its role in enabling financial inclusion of refugees

Staff WriterMay 31, 2019

Equity Bank has been recognized for its role in enabling financial inclusion of refugees by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Bridgespan in a repo...

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Henry Wanyoike Hope For The Future Run 2019 slated for June 8

Staff WriterMay 30, 2019

The Henry Wanyoike Hope for the Future Run 2019 has been scheduled to take place in Kikuyu on 8th June 2019. The 13th edition of the run will be sponsored by Sa...

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