Oppo is set to launch the Reno 8 series in Kenya on October 25

Staff WriterOctober 10, 2022

OPPO has announced its intention to launch its newest flagship, the OPPO Reno 8 series, in the Kenyan market, in the near future. The Reno 8 series is a success...

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How the 2022 Concours d’Elegance in Kenya went down

James WamathaiSeptember 29, 2022

It was all pomp and colour as car lovers of all ages had a fun time at the Ngong Racecourse grounds at the 50th edition of Concours d’Elegance. Wroe, who sho...

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Digital fraud attempts in Kenya drops by 27% in Q2

Staff WriterSeptember 29, 2022

The rate of suspected digital fraud attempts from Kenya in Q2 decreased by 27% compared to the same period last year, while there was a 14% drop globally. This ...

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5 Kenyans among 100 Global winners in the RISE program by Schmidt Futures

Samson NderiSeptember 26, 2022

Schmidt Futures, in partnership with the Rhodes Trust, have today announced the second cohort of 100 Rise Global Winners, five of whom are Kenyans. Rise is a...

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Kenyan TikTokers who are driving inclusivity by promoting sign language

Staff WriterSeptember 22, 2022

The world will be celebrating International Day of Sign Languages on Friday 23 September in a bid to raise awareness around the importance of human rights among...

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5 Reasons why Kenyans are turning to forex trading

Staff WriterSeptember 16, 2022

Kenya's quick ascension to the rank of one of Africa's most successful nations has resulted in vigorous development of the country's economy. Because of this, m...

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Kenya’s FlexPay & Buupass among 60 startups to receive Ksh. 479.2 million in funding from Google

Samson NderiSeptember 13, 2022

Google has announced that 60 black founded startups across Africa have been selected for the second cohort of Google for Startups Black Founders Fund (BFF) for ...

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Kenya’s Odwour Midigo among young leaders shortlisted for $80,000 Äänit Prize

Samson NderiSeptember 12, 2022

Five finalists have been shortlisted for the Äänit Prize, which awards up to $80,000 in support of African ventures that deliver positive social impact for some...

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Radhika Bhachu, Ndovu co-founder among 3 Kenyan female founders selected to join The Future is Female Mentorship Program

Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2022

Three Kenyan female founders are among the Twenty-five African female-founded tech startups selected for the third edition of The Future is Female Mentorship Pr...

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Tecno has launched the Camon 19 Pro in the Kenyan market

Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2022

TECNO has launched the TECNO CAMON 19 Pro Mondrian Edition in the Kenyan market at an event held at the Ankole Grill, Kitisuru. This is the latest device in the...

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Wasoko, Kenyan e-commerce startup, has launched an innovation hub in Zanzibar

Staff WriterAugust 31, 2022

Wasoko (formerly Sokowatch), an African B2B e-commerce startup has launched “Wasoko Innovation Hub” in partnership with the Zanzibar government. Located in F...

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Kenya and Sports: An Overview

Staff WriterAugust 19, 2022

Kenya is passionate about sports and not only that: Kenyans can look back on a long, successful history with many victories and records. Some sports are closely...

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Roam Electric has partnered with Kengra Logistics to launch electric motorcycles in Western Kenya

Staff WriterAugust 3, 2022

Roam Electric Vehicle Manufacturer of Sweden has partnered with Kitale-based Kengra Logistics Limited to unveil next-generation electric motorcycle technology i...

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Polly Irungu, a Kenyan born photographer appointed as the first photo editor of US Vice President, Kamala Harris

Staff WriterJuly 29, 2022

Polly Irungu, has been appointed as the first photo editor for the office of US Vice President, Kamala Harris. She announced this on her Twitter page this morni...

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Caetano Kenya hosts Safari Rally viewing event for its loyal customers

Samson NderiJune 28, 2022

If you love motorsports then the Safari Rally has to be the icing on the cake. This is why this year I had promised myself that I was not going to miss out on t...

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Qatar Airways’ plane with special FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 livery lands in Nairobi

Staff WriterMay 27, 2022

Qatar Airways, which is the official partner and  Airline of FIFA has unveiled a specially-branded Boeing 777 aircraft painted in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 TM l...

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Kenya’s Sendy, Pula & Access Afya named as Technology Pioneers by the World Economic Forum

Staff WriterMay 11, 2022

Kenya's Sendy, Pula Advisors and Access Afya has been recognized as one of the World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers for 2022. The World Economic Forum ...

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Grant’s Triple Wood 12 Whisky launched in a new bottle in Kenya

Staff WriterMay 7, 2022

Blended Scotch Whisky Grant’s Triple Wood 12 has been launched in Kenya in a new bottle at an event held in Mombasa Kenya. Hosted by Kariuki Mukii, William G...

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Netflix to invest Ksh. 34M to support Kenyan creatives in partnership with ICT Ministry

James WamathaiMay 4, 2022

The Kenyan Ministry of ICT, Innovation & Youth Affairs and Netflix has an MOU to support Kenyan creatives through various initiatives. The partnership wi...

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DStv packages prices & channel list in Kenya in 2022

Staff WriterMay 3, 2022

DStv packages include DStv Premium, DStv Compact Plus, DStv Compact, DStv Family, and DStv Access. They also have add-on packages that customers can subscribe t...

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GOtv packages prices & channels in Kenya 2022

James WamathaiMay 3, 2022

GOtv is a pay TV service in Africa that operates in various countries that include Kenya.  GOtv is a low-cost digital pay-TV that is a subsidiary of Multichoice...

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Mary Thuo named as an SDG Pioneer for championing socio-economic wellbeing in Kenya

Staff WriterMay 2, 2022

Global Compact Network Kenya has named Mary Thuo the 2022 SDG Pioneer, a business leader who is championing socio-economic wellbeing and inspiring others to adv...

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Gold Star Kenya & Pathologists Lancet Kenya partner to offer lab tests to hospitals in Kenya

James WamathaiMay 2, 2022

Gold Star Kenya and Pathologists Lancet Kenya have announced a partnership to offer over 100 health facilities access to quality and affordable lab tests. The l...

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Kenya’s Voline Ogutu among winners in the Netflix African Folktales, Re-imagined competition

James WamathaiMarch 15, 2022

Kenya's Voline Ogutu has been announced as one of the six winners in the UNESCO and Netflix African Folktales, Re-imagined competition. Each winner will rece...

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Blueband’s value chain has benefitted over 7,000 canola oil farmers in the Kenyan market

Samson NderiMarch 15, 2022

Blue Band has been in East Africa since the 1950s and is even older than countries like Kenya. Trusted by generations of families, many grew up with Blue Band ...

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Kenya’s rich plan to acquire new nationalities to access more investment opportunities

James WamathaiMarch 9, 2022

Rich people in Kenya are planning to acquire new nationalities as part of their investment activities according to a report by Knight Frank. Apparently, just...

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Crown Motors launches the new Nissan Terra in the Kenyan market, retailing as from Ksh. 7.67 Million

Grace MathekaFebruary 28, 2022

Crown Motors has launched the new Nissan Terra, an SUV designed to deliver best-in-class safety, entertainment, and luxury versatility for all Kenyans. The new ...

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Kenya named as Africa’s fastest growing market for content creators on YouTube

Grace MathekaFebruary 25, 2022

YouTube statistics recently released have shown that Kenya is leading as the fastest growing market for content creators in Africa. The statistics show the numb...

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Sauti Sol, Nviiri & Otile Brown were the most streamed artists in Kenya on Spotify last year

Grace MathekaFebruary 24, 2022

About a year ago, Spotify launched in more than 40 new markets across Africa, including Kenya. As Kenyans have become more familiar with Spotify, they have ...

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Safaricom announces its sponsorship for the East African Safari Classic Rally to the tune of Ksh. 6 Million

Grace MathekaFebruary 2, 2022

Safaricom has announced a Ksh. 6 million sponsorship for the 10th edition of the East African Safari Classic Rally through its MPESA platform. The rally will of...

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Kenya’s Angel Lately & Mandi Sarro among 26 African YouTubers selected to join the 2022 YouTube BlackVoices Fund

Grace MathekaJanuary 27, 2022

YouTube recently revealed the names of African creators who have been selected to join a global cohort of 135, in its flagship #YouTubeBlackVoices Fund initiati...

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Victoria Commercial Bank to sponsor the East African Safari Classic Rally to the tune of Ksh. 10 Million

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2022

The East African Safari Classic Rally beginning 10th February has received a major investment boost from Victoria Commercial Bank. The bank has committed Ksh. 1...

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We have a long way to go for Kenyan writers looking to make bank in publishing

Mwende NgaoDecember 23, 2021

Books are one of the best ways to curate a people's history. Most of what I've learned about the world I learned from books. The reigns of monarchs, the biggest...

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Bento, a payroll and HR Management platform expands to Kenya, Ghana & Rwanda

Grace MathekaDecember 9, 2021

Bento, a pan-African digital payroll and HR Management platform, has expanded operations to three new markets, establishing a presence in Kenya, Ghana and Rwand...

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Ferdinand Omanyala has been selected as a OPPO Kenya ambassador

Grace MathekaNovember 30, 2021

Ferdinand Omanyala, Africa’s 100m record holder, has been selected as an OPPO Kenya ambassador. He joins the other ambassadorial team for the Reno6 5G comprisin...

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Kenya and plastic waste: How effective are the country’s recycling programs?

Staff WriterNovember 27, 2021

Plastic pollution is a real and serious problem faced by many countries across the world, but developing countries tend to bear the brunt of the situation when ...

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KTB partners with KQ to showcase Kenya’s wildlife & promote tourism

Grace MathekaNovember 26, 2021

Kenya Airways (KQ) has entered into a partnership with the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) to promote Kenya as a tourist destination internationally, regionally and l...

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Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania renew efforts to eliminate Elephantiasis in the region with mass distribution of drugs to 4.5 million Dar residents

Grace MathekaNovember 20, 2021

About 4.5m Tanzanians in Dar es Salaam have received doses of two drugs donated by pharmaceutical companies. The donations were made in an effort to eliminate E...

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Sexual exploitation and harassment in the Kenyan film industry

abigailNovember 20, 2021

The film industry in Kenya has been on a steady rise since independence, growing into a notable sector in the Kenyan entertainment scene. Since the era of veter...

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Jiji named best classified website at the 2021 Digital Tech Excellence Awards

Grace MathekaNovember 15, 2021

Jiji Kenya, an online marketplace, has been recognized as the Best Classifieds Website in the recently concluded Digital Tech Excellence Awards. The Best Cla...

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Qatar Airways is hiring cabin crew in Kenya; Here’s how to apply

Grace MathekaNovember 8, 2021

Qatar Airways has announced job vacancies for cabin crew as it expands operations across the globe. The airline is looking for highly motivated persons in Nairo...

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Baldev Chager leading on day 1 of the East African mini classic rally in Nairobi

Grace MathekaNovember 5, 2021

Baldev Chager is now leading in the East African mini classic rally first day that saw the competitors start in Nairobi and finish in the foot Mount Kilimanjaro...

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