40 Counties to receive milk coolers in Ksh. 1.45B government push to modernise dairy farming

Makena Ndung'uJuly 24, 2025

The Kenyan government has begun the distribution and installation of bulk milk coolers to counties in order to accelerate transformation in the dairy sector by ...

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Carrefour introduces new initiative to empower healthy customer choices

Makena Ndung'uJuly 24, 2025

Carrefour has announced the launch of Choose Better, a programme that aims to reward customers by making healthier and more sustainable choices accessible and a...

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KCB Foundation’s 2Jiajiri programme celebrates graduation of 1,844 skilled youth

Makena Ndung'uJuly 24, 2025

1,844 youth have graduated from the KCB Foundation’s 2Jiajiri youth technical skills and job creation programme in Nairobi. They graduated from 14 Technical and...

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Chinese Ambassador’s Tatu City visit reinforces China-Kenya economic partnership

Makena Ndung'uJuly 24, 2025

Guo Haiyan, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Kenya, visited Tatu City to view the city’s development progress and engage directly with Chinese en...

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Safaricom hits historic 50 million customer milestone ahead of 25th anniversary

Makena Ndung'uJuly 24, 2025

Safaricom PLC has today announced that it now has 50 million customers across its mobile network in Kenya. This is a historic milestone for the company as it pr...

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You can now get free blood pressure, blood sugar & BMI tests at Goodlife Pharmacy

Makena Ndung'uJuly 24, 2025

Old Mutual East Africa and Goodlife Pharmacy have partnered to provide Kenyans with free blood pressure, blood sugar and BMI tests. Kenyans can now walk into...

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Airtel Africa net profit jumps to $156M amid data and mobile money boom

Samson NderiJuly 24, 2025

Airtel Africa has reported a five-fold increase in its quarterly net profit of $156 million, driven by customer growth and demand for its data and mobile money ...

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Panna Music Centre relaunches Eldoret store with exclusive Samsung deals

Makena Ndung'uJuly 24, 2025

Panna Music Centre has announced the relaunch of its Eldoret store with exclusive Samsung offers in its role as a trusted Samsung Electronics East Africa (S.E.E...

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You can now pre-order the OPPO Reno14 F 5G for Ksh. 59,999

Makena Ndung'uJuly 24, 2025

OPPO has today announced the launch of its latest smartphone, the OPPO Reno14 F 5G, which is now available on pre-order for Ksh. 59,999. The Reno14 Series is...

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The rise of AI creates new fraud vulnerabilities for banks

Staff WriterJuly 24, 2025

There has been a noticeable rise in the level of fraud risk in Kenya, impacting numerous individuals and families. This increase is especially pronounced as man...

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Why teacher self-care is a professional imperative

Staff WriterJuly 24, 2025

In today’s demanding educational climate, self-care is no longer a luxury. It Is a lifeline. For educators, especially in high-stakes learning environments, the...

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LOOP is now offering up to Ksh. 100,000 in quick 30 day loans to customers

Makena Ndung'uJuly 24, 2025

LOOP has announced that it has launched 30 day short term loans for its customers to meet immediate financial needs. The LOOP Quick 30 Day Loan is available ...

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Tecno SPARK 40 Series smartphones officially launched in Kenya

Samson NderiJuly 24, 2025

Tech manufacturer TECNO has announced that it has officially launched the new SPARK 40 Series in the Kenyan market. The series includes four devices namely Tecn...

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BasiGo launches first-ever inter city electric matatu service

Makena Ndung'uJuly 23, 2025

BasiGo has launched a pilot program for inter-city electric matatus, a move that extends clean public transportation beyond the confines of Nairobi to key regio...

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Safaricom enables PayPal withdrawals via the M-PESA app

Makena Ndung'uJuly 23, 2025

Safaricom has finally integrated direct PayPal withdrawals into its M-PESA super app, streamlining how local freelancers and remote workers access international...

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NCBA engages Kisumu clients on wealth preservation and succession planning

Makena Ndung'uJuly 23, 2025

NCBA recently hosted an insightful estate succession forum, bringing together its platinum banking customers, industry players, and NCBA executives. The forum f...

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Fixo & WTS Foundation partner to create direct job pipeline for solar technicians

Samson NderiJuly 23, 2025

Fixo Solutions has announced that it will integrate trained technicians from WTS Foundation into Fixo’s platform, providing them direct access to job opportunit...

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KCB revamps sporting teams, unveils new kits ahead of 2025/26 season

Makena Ndung'uJuly 23, 2025

As the 2025/26 sports season gets on, KCB Bank has embarked on a revamp of its sporting teams in a bid to secure dominance across disciplines. From signings to ...

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Scarcity of standalone homes fuels Nairobi’s fastest price growth in 18 months

Staff WriterJuly 23, 2025

A significant shortage of standalone houses drove property sales prices in Nairobi to their fastest growth in 18 months during the second quarter of 2025, even ...

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Spring Valley and Juja lead land price gains amidst a shifting market

Samson NderiJuly 23, 2025

For the first time in five years, land price growth in Nairobi’s established suburbs has outpaced that of its surrounding satellite towns, marking a significant...

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Africa’s missing link,  transmission and distribution infrastructure

Staff WriterJuly 23, 2025

In recent weeks, large swathes of Spain and Portugal were plunged into unexpected darkness as power blackouts disrupted daily lives and raised fresh concerns ab...

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Absa & Visa renew Africa partnership with focus on Innovation & SME support

Samson NderiJuly 23, 2025

Absa and Visa have renewed their strategic partnership to advance growth and innovation in the countries where the bank operates. The agreement, formalised at a...

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AUDA-NEPAD lays out vision for localized digital learning for every African child

Staff WriterJuly 23, 2025

The African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) has launched the draft African EdTech 2030: Vision, Plan and Policy framework for consultation and stake...

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Acer targets Kenya’s digital education gaps with new partnership-led approach

Samson NderiJuly 23, 2025

Acer has announced that is it shifting its East African operations from traditional device sales to a focus on public sector partnerships and digital equity in ...

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Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ Series smartphones have been officially launched in Kenya

Samson NderiJuly 23, 2025

Infinix has announced the official launch of the HOT 60 PRO+ Series smartphone in the Kenyan market. The phones in the series include HOT 60 Pro+, HOT 60 Pro, a...

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The key to unlocking African banking’s digital transformation

Staff WriterJuly 23, 2025

African banks have several opportunities to grow their customer base with digital tools and strategies. Digital channels hold the key to the transformation incu...

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Bolt rolls out Family Profiles for shared ride payments in Kenya

Samson NderiJuly 23, 2025

Bolt has introduced a new Family Profile feature that allows one person to manage and pay for rides for up to nine other people from a single account. The Fa...

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NCBA customers can now send money to 200 countries in new partnership with MoneyGram

Samson NderiJuly 22, 2025

NCBA has partnered with MoneyGram to enable its customers in Kenya to send money to over 200 countries and territories around the world. This partnership com...

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Sofiya Nzau makes history as first Kenyan artist to perform at Tomorrowland

James WamathaiJuly 21, 2025

Kenyan singer Sofiya Nzau is making history this weekend as the first artist from the nation to perform at Tomorrowland, one of the world's most iconic electron...

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Entrepreneurs gain insights on digital growth at Safaricom business forum in Eldoret

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Over 120 businesses in the Rift Region have benefitted from the Grow with Safaricom Business forum. The forum is a platform designed to empower entrepreneurs wi...

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Kenya launches initiative to insure farmers through its fertilizer subsidy program

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has launched a climate risk resilience initiative that integrates climate-smart insurance into Kenya’s Nat...

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EAAIF anchors Axian Telecom’s successful $600M bond to expand digital infrastructure in Africa

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF) has announced its anchor investment in Axian Telecom's USD 600 million 5-year bond issuance. EAAIF is...

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East Africa’s rising role in the global home appliance industry

Staff WriterJuly 21, 2025

Gone are the days when the appliances and technology shown on American and European films took eons to get to Africa. Now, if you see a foreign advertisement of...

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IFC & Equity partner to offer Goldman Sachs business course to Kenyan women entrepreneurs

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Equity Bank Kenya and Equity Group Foundation (EGF) have partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to roll out the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women o...

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Rotary Club announces free surgical camp for Homa Bay residents this October

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Homa Bay County is set to host the third annual Free Surgical and Cataract Camp which will take place from October 27th to November 1st, 2025. It is organised b...

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Kenya Cane to launch Lemon & Ginger flavour on July 26 in Thika

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Kenya Cane will launch its newest flavour Lemon & Ginger this coming Saturday, 26th July 2025 at the MKU Pavilion Grounds in Thika from 2pm. The new vari...

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IFC issues 24B Rwandan Franc ‘Umuganda’ bond to boost Rwanda’s capital markets

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

IFC has issued a 24 billion Rwandan Franc bond (approximately 17 million US dollars) to support the development of Rwanda’s capital markets. The eight year, ...

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KRA is hiring 3 Commissioners & 12 Deputy Commissioners in major recruitment drive

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has commenced the rollout of a major recruitment drive aimed at developing a skilled and adaptable workforce. This move aligns wit...

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Over 50 classic cars and motorcycles confirmed for 2025 Concours D’elegance

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Over 50 entries have already been received for the 2025 Africa Concours d’Elegance which will be held at the Nairobi Racecourse on September 28th. The event has...

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Euromoney Awards names Stanbic as Kenya’s best investment bank for 2025

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Stanbic Bank Kenya has been named Kenya’s Best Investment Bank at the 2025 Euromoney Awards for Excellence. The accolade for Stanbic Bank Kenya recognises it...

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NCBA unveils new digital loan offering up to Ksh. 1 million via its mobile app

James WamathaiJuly 21, 2025

NCBA has launched a new digital loan that will be accessible via its app and USSD and will target its retail customers. The loan has been launched by NCBA under...

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ATU & AfriLabs partner to supercharge digital innovation in Africa

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) and AfriLabs have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating digital innovation across the cont...

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