How VIEBEG is expanding access to affordable health care in Central and East Africa

Samson NderiFebruary 7, 2024

Health tech company, VIEBEG Technologies, is helping to expand access to affordable healthcare in Central and East Africa by aiding healthcare facilities in pro...

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Makini Schools to roll out the ADvLEARN digital learning platform to students

Samson NderiFebruary 7, 2024

Makini Schools has announced the rollout of ADvLEARN an innovative digital learning tool that uses adaptive learning technology to enhance learning outcomes. Ma...

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Biotech companies Novozymes & Chr. Hansen merge to form Novonesis

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 7, 2024

Danish biotechnology firm Novozymes has announced that it has successfully concluded its merger with Chr. Hansen. The company expanded its East Africa presence ...

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How Absa Bank is championing the green building agenda

Samson NderiFebruary 7, 2024

Absa Bank is accelerating its efforts in reducing the carbon footprint of its operations and pursuing green certification in its pursuit of being a net-zero car...

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Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program to host first demo day on Feb 13 in Nairobi

James WamathaiFebruary 6, 2024

Visa will host its Africa Fintech Accelerator program’s inaugural demo day on February 13th in Nairobi. The demo day will showcase innovations from emerging fin...

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ColorOS 14; OPPO’s new OS with cool features

Samson NderiFebruary 6, 2024

When OPPO launched its new flagship, the Oppo Reno11 series, in the market market, it also announced that it would come with a new version of its operating syst...

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Sustainable Finance: A strategic imperative and moral obligation for banks

Staff WriterFebruary 5, 2024

The African continent is at an opportune time to take bold steps required to address and mitigate the causes and effects of climate change around the world. ...

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105 Absa Bank employees acquire digital skills at Strathmore University

Staff WriterJanuary 30, 2024

105 Absa Bank employees have acquired tech skills at the Strathmore University. The employees gained skills in Cybersecurity, Data Science, Business Intelligenc...

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The role of energy management in driving sustainability

Staff WriterJanuary 29, 2024

The effects of climate change continue to be felt across the globe and more increasingly in Africa, where the largest risk lies. This has become prevalent in th...

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Village Capital & Standard Chartered fund Women in Tech program alumni

Samson NderiJanuary 29, 2024

Village Capital and Standard Chartered Bank have partnered to pilot a financing facility to invest in the bank’s Women in Tech program alumni. The focus of t...

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How Absa is encouraging customers to become environmentally conscious

Staff WriterJanuary 24, 2024

Do you prefer to have your bank statements printed or shared electronically? Did you know that the fees charged for your bank statements depend on whether they ...

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Watu Credit partners with Spiro in a bid to enhance financing for electric bikes

Staff WriterJanuary 24, 2024

Watu Credit has partnered with Spiro in a bid to improve access to affordable financing for electric motorbikes in Kenya. Spiro which is a a pioneer in sustain...

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Al Mitaki Onchiri wins grand prize in the Safaricom Win a Car gaming challenge

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 24, 2024

Al Mitaki Onchiri is the grand prize winner of the Safaricom Win a Car Campaign gaming challenge that ran from October to December 2023. Onchiri is a third year...

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Buy Now Pay Later can also be considered as a form of financial inclusion

Staff WriterJanuary 23, 2024

We still a long way to go when it comes to achieving true financial inclusion in Africa. As recently as 2021, 45% of people in sub-Saharan Africa didn’t have ac...

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Receive money from anywhere across the world with Equity Bank  

Staff WriterJanuary 19, 2024

In an era where global connectivity is paramount, Equity through its cutting-edge international money transfer solutions is committed to delivering unparalleled...

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Oppo Reno11 5G & Oppo Reno 11 pro 5G specifications

Samson NderiJanuary 18, 2024

OPPO plans to launch its new flagship, the Oppo Reno11 series, in the Kenyan market on 25th January 2024. The Oppo Reno 11 series will be available in two va...

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CSI Energy appoints Natacha Emilien as Deputy Group CEO

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 17, 2024

CSI Energy Group has announced that it has appointed Natacha Emilien to the position of Deputy Group CEO of the company. Before her promotion, she previousl...

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Community Pass Customer Summit pushes for digital & financial inclusion

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 17, 2024

Mastercard's second annual Community Pass Customer Summit in Kampala, Uganda gathered more than 90 public and private sector partners and featured thought leade...

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Showmax 2.0 to go live on Jan 24; Prices to start from Ksh. 300 a month

Samson NderiJanuary 15, 2024

Showmax has today announced that the new platform that they have been working on since March last year is ready. This was after Showmax's parent company, MultiC...

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WRC Safari Rally 2024 itinerary: March 27 – 31

Samson NderiJanuary 13, 2024

The Safari Rally has been confirmed as the third round of the 2024 World Rally Championship (WRC) and reverts to its original Easter holidays weekend date for t...

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There is a need for financial institutions to strengthen MSMEs so as to grow their contribution to the economy

Staff WriterJanuary 12, 2024

According to the Sessional Paper Number 5 of 2020 on Kenya Micro and Small Enterprises Policy, these enterprises contribute to 24 percent of Kenya's GDP, encomp...

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Closing the Gap; Absa Bank commitment to Gender diversity

Samson NderiJanuary 11, 2024

One of the things which caught my attention in the Absa Bank Sustainability report which was launched some time last year was the fact that the bank had managed...

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You can now apply for the Pangea ClimateTech Acceleration Programme

Staff WriterJanuary 9, 2024

Pangea Accelerator has indicated that the applications for its ClimateTech Acceleration Programme are now open. The initiative is targeted at Kenyan startups...

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Safaricom Chapa Dimba Coastal edition begins with community outreach initiatives

Samson NderiJanuary 8, 2024

Safaricom Chapa Dimba football tournament officially kicked off the Coastal regional finals of the with a series of community outreach initiatives. The outr...

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MI Tech win in the JA Africa High School Entrepreneurship Competition

Samson NderiJanuary 4, 2024

Mobile Intelligence Technologies (MI Tech), a software engineering social enterprise initiated by JA students from Ndarama High School in Zimbabwe, secured vict...

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Absa Bank outreach initiative to benefit 2,000 people in four counties

Staff WriterDecember 19, 2023

Absa Bank Kenya has embarked on a series of community outreach initiatives which will be done by branch staff. The outreach is expected to impact at least 2000 ...

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Infinix Hot 40 Pro review; Performance and great battery life

Eugene OkumuDecember 19, 2023

Infinix launched the Hot 40 smartphone in the Kenyan market on December 15, 2023. The smartphone, which is targeted at a youthful user base, is set to be popula...

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Mdundo partners with Safaricom to unveil a new subscription service

Staff WriterDecember 18, 2023

Mdundo has partnered with Safaricom to launch a new subscription service that will enable Kenyans to access DJ Mixes at Ksh 5 per day. The service also aims at ...

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Dance Federation win Ksh. 150,000 at the Infinix Hot 40 launch dance competition

Samson NderiDecember 18, 2023

The Infinix Hot 40 launch at Sk8city, Diamond Plaza 2, was an electrifying affair, drawing in a dynamic mix of university students, tech enthusiasts, and influe...

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Printcare to setup manufacturing hub at ALP West Logistics Park 

Staff WriterDecember 14, 2023

 Africa Logistics Properties has indicated that Printcare  will utilize ALP West Logistics Park as the site for their upcoming manufacturing and packing plant i...

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Absa Bank raises interest rate on deposits in the digital savings account to 10%

Staff WriterDecember 13, 2023

Absa Bank has announced the increase of the interest rate on deposits in the Absa Digital Savings account to 10% per annum. This will go up from 9% per annum, e...

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Burn Manufacturing receives Energy Efficiency award by the COP28 UAE Presidency

Staff WriterDecember 11, 2023

BURN Manufacturing has been recognized for its climate action initiatives in the inaugural Energy Transition Changemakers award by the COP28 UAE Presidency in D...

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Mara Napa Camp hosts African American celebrities & business as part of a KTB campaign

Staff WriterDecember 11, 2023

The Mara Napa Camp became the epicenter of the #KenyaHomeofHumankind campaign when it played host to a distinguished group of travelers. They included Hollywood...

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Stanbic Foundation partners with GIZ to impact 246 entrepreneurs in the coast region

Staff WriterDecember 8, 2023

Stanbic Kenya Foundation has partnered with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ) to impact 246 entrepreneurs in the coastal re...

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Tecno opens 3 new stores as part of its expansion drive

Staff WriterDecember 4, 2023

Tecno has announced the opening of three new retail stores across different regions in Kenya. The new store are located in Nairobi- TECNO Exclusive Store-Galect...

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Visa launches a Global AI Advisory Services Practice

Staff WriterDecember 1, 2023

Visa has launched its Global AI Advisory Services Practice. The new service will focus on providing actionable insights and recommendations to empower clients t...

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Equity Group finalizes the acquisition of Rwanda’s Compagnie Générale de Banque Plc

Staff WriterDecember 1, 2023

Equity Group has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Rwanda's Compagnie Générale de Banque Plc. The acquisition follows the fulfilment of condit...

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How 5G is creating intelligent ERPs and changing the factory of the future

Staff WriterNovember 29, 2023

While the 4G network was mainly centered on smartphones, 5G was developed on the promise of driving industrialization to new levels through optimizing factory o...

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A case for climate risk insurance

Staff WriterNovember 29, 2023

Last July was the second hottest month on record for the globe with scientists marking 2023 as the hottest on record that could usher in the eventual return of ...

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Coca Cola launches its Christmas Caravan Campaign this festive season

Staff WriterNovember 27, 2023

Coca-Cola has announced the launch of its much-anticipated Christmas Caravan Campaign which infuses the festive season with a sprinkle of Real Magic. The ca...

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5,300 Small Businesses celebrate graduation from Google Hustle Academy

Gladys WamuyuNovember 24, 2023

5,300 small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have graduated from the Google Hustle Academy. This milestone underscores their dedication to improving busine...

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Ferdinand Omanyala joins Team Visa roster of athletes

Samson NderiNovember 23, 2023

Visa has announced that Ferdinand Omanyala has joined its Team Visa roster athletes who are drawn from around the globe. Omanyala joins the team at a time when ...

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