You can now apply for the Schmidt Futures’ 2023 Rise Global Challenge

Staff WriterNovember 3, 2022

Schmidt Futures in partnership with the Rhodes Trust have announced the opening of applications for 2023 Rise Global Challenge for young people aged between 15 ...

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YEGO launches taxi hailing service with the cheapest driver commissions in the market at 12%

Staff WriterNovember 1, 2022

YEGO Global, a Rwandan taxi-hailing services has launched operations in Kenya through its subsidiary – YEGO Mobility Kenya Limited. YEGO Mobility is expected t...

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Theatre show Too Early For Birds is back; To stage shows on November 4-6

James WamathaiOctober 11, 2022

Kenyan theatre show, Too Early For Birds is back with five shows slated to take place in November at the Jain Bhavan Auditorium in Loresho. The show took a b...

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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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Kenya’s David Daballen is a finalist for the Tusk Award for Conservation in Africa

Samson NderiSeptember 26, 2022

The Tusk Award for Conservation in Africa has announced this year's finalists as the awards enter their 10th year of celebrating African conservation leaders. ...

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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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Team Sayari, a children’s series focused on environmental conservation to premiere on 24th September

Staff WriterSeptember 19, 2022

The Walt Disney Company Africa has launched Team Sayari, a National Geographic Kids programme. This was in partnership with National Geographic, the U.S. Depart...

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From working as a herds boy to attending Duke University; the story of how the Equity Leadership Program transformed the life of Douglas Maina

Samson NderiJuly 18, 2022

In our society there are many brilliant people who have sadly not been able to get the chance to achieve their potential and end up wasting away in the towns an...

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Peter Wahome and Fridah Chepkite emerge as the winners of the Lewa Safari Marathon

Staff WriterJune 29, 2022

Peter Wahome and Fridah Chepkite emerged as the winners of the grueling 42km 2022 Lewa Safari Marathon held at the Lewa conservancy last Saturday. Wahome brace...

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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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Three reasons why customer experience isn’t just about existing customers

Staff WriterMay 9, 2022

In today's hyperconnected world, a bad shopping experience can drive a potential consumer to a competitor. While product and pricing used to be sufficient to se...

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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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The importance of supporting gender equality in the tech industry

Staff WriterMay 2, 2022

While there has been headway toward greater workplace diversity in recent years, there is still much more work to be done. In all businesses, there is undeniabl...

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Shanah Manjeru among presenters in new National Geographic Kids Africa show

James WamathaiMay 2, 2022

The Walt Disney Company, Wildlife Direct, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Department of State have announced that production ...

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Find a great destination to travel

Samson NderiApril 9, 2022

Finding a great destination to travel to is made that much easier with a job that will allow you to travel the world. Teaching English is one of the most popula...

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Carole Kinoti among entrepreneurs recognized at the Mastercard Women SME Leaders Awards 2022

Samson NderiApril 5, 2022

Mastercard has announced the winners of the first Mastercard Women SME Leaders Awards 2022 at a virtual ceremony, at a virtual ceremony. The event  recognized t...

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Microsoft launches offices for for its Africa Development Centre in Nairobi

Samson NderiMarch 24, 2022

Microsoft has launched an office for the African Development Centre (ADC) after three years of operation in Kenya. The facility was officially launched by H.E t...

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New mini-series, PAA – Born To Fly, to showcase the lives on 3 teenage girls in Kenya

James WamathaiMarch 10, 2022

SKY Girls Kenya have launched a 6 part teen mini-series, PAA – Born To Fly, that will be debut on their YouTube channel  and on Citizen TV starting this Sunday,...

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Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 11 series set to launch in Kenya, kicks off the #XiaomiMusicChallenge

Grace MathekaFebruary 16, 2022

Xiaomi is set to launch the Redmi Note 11 series on Thursday 17th February, 2022. As a buildup to the launch, Xiaomi is also running the Rise to the Challenge c...

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RT media outlet set to open office in Nairobi, calling out for job applications

Grace MathekaFebruary 11, 2022

RT, a Russian media outlet, is looking for media professionals to work with its new office in Nairobi. RT is set to open a new office which will be focused on c...

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11 new international series that you can watch on Showmax

Grace MathekaFebruary 7, 2022

Showmax offers viewers a wide range of entertainment content from movies, to series and TV shows that you can stream on demand on the platform. This February...

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The American Society of Mechanical Engineers is calling out for applications for the 2022 ASME innovation showcase

Grace MathekaFebruary 5, 2022

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has opened applications for the 2022 ASME Innovation Showcase (ISHOW). The global hardware accelerator is op...

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Jim Cummings spearheads initiative to plant 500,000 trees in Kenya to combat climate change

Grace MathekaJanuary 26, 2022

Jim Cummings, a lifelong educator, has a long-standing passion for combating climate change and involving younger generations, both in Kenya and in the United S...

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Netflix commits Ksh. 113 million for its Creative Equity Scholarship Fund in Africa

Grace MathekaJanuary 24, 2022

Netflix has committed Ksh. 113 million (USD 1 million) towards the newly-established Netflix Creative Equity Scholarship Fund (CESF) for film and TV students in...

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A conversation with Esther Ndunge on her journey with the Safaricom choir

Samson NderiDecember 26, 2021

During this festive period, the Safaricom choir has been serenading us with their melodious voices as they sing the Christmas carols as part of the Uteo wa Fura...

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Google invests in SafeBoda Uganda in a bid to scale growth

Grace MathekaDecember 20, 2021

Google has announced its first investment from the Africa Investment Fund launched by Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, at Google for Africa in October...

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Interview with Miriam Limo on the Coca-Cola Christmas campaign under the Real Magic brand philosophy

Samson NderiDecember 17, 2021

Coca-Cola recently launched a Christmas campaign under the new Real Magic philosophy and platform. The campaign was marked by the launch of a Christmas caravan ...

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Bolt launches women only ride option in Mombasa

Grace MathekaDecember 7, 2021

Bolt has launched the Bolt women-only ride category in Mombasa to enable female passengers to request rides from female drivers. The women-only category is a...

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Remembering Whitney Houston tribute series is coming up this December

Grace MathekaNovember 29, 2021

JGIP Events has created the Tribute Series, a 2 part event that brings a community of musicians in Nairobi together to remember, honour and celebrate those who ...

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The pitfalls of the Kenyan creative industry & how creatives are reclaiming their space

Eugene OkumuNovember 18, 2021

Kenya, an East African nation with a population of 53 million, and a socio-political and economic hub of the region, is a bastion of many firsts. Here are some ...

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KQ named Best Employer Brand 2021 by LinkedIn Talent Awards

Grace MathekaNovember 15, 2021

Kenya Airways (KQ) has been named Best Employer Brand 2021 in the LinkedIn Talent Awards. The Awards recognize companies and people across the globe who have...

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East African Safari Classic mini Rally kicks off at the Waterfront Karen

Grace MathekaNovember 4, 2021

Various teams from Kenya, USA, Bulgaria, UK, Zimbabwe, Oman and South Africa are competing for the ultimate prize in the mini East African Safari Classic Rally ...

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Kenya & DRC announce trade visit in partnership with Equity in a bid to boost bilateral trade

Grace MathekaNovember 1, 2021

The Government of Kenya and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in partnership with the Equity Group have organized a 15-day Trade Miss...

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Equity Afia opens 3 more medical centres in Machakos, Kiserian & Eldoret

Grace MathekaOctober 27, 2021

Equity Afia, the medical franchise of the Equity Group Foundation (EGF), has opened 3 more medical centres in Machakos, Kiserian and Eldoret. The three addit...

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Mastercard research on female entrepreneurs reveals that social media is the top tool for their businesses

Grace MathekaOctober 26, 2021

Mastercard has launched a new research in a series of workshops for the Middle East and Africa's female entrepreneurs at the 2020 Dubai Expo. Held at Expo 20...

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Smile Train Goodwill Ambassador Catriona Gray speaks against bullying of cleft patients

Grace MathekaOctober 14, 2021

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, who is also the Goodwill Ambassador for Smile Train, has spoken against bullying of patients with cleft. Catriona has called f...

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KEPSA begins COVID-19 vaccination exercise in support of Government efforts

Grace MathekaSeptember 17, 2021

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has named 55 locations where COVID-19 vaccinations will be hosted for private-sector employees, their families, and co...

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Mahali Mzuri has been named the world’s number 1 Hotel

Grace MathekaSeptember 9, 2021

The Virgin company property, Mahali Mzuri, has bagged two coveted awards in this year's Travel and Leisure World's Best Awards 2021. The World's Best Hotel and ...

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Dave Mwaura, James Njenga & Anthony Munge among 6 finalists at the 2021 Rugby Africa Media & Photography Awards

Grace MathekaAugust 27, 2021

The annual Rugby Africa Media and Photography Awards has announced the 2021 Awards nominees. The awards honor the game in Africa captured through the creative e...

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Carrefour opens new store at the Southfield Mall in Embakasi

Grace MathekaAugust 25, 2021

Retail chain Carrefour has opened a new store at the Southfield Mall in Embakasi as part of its ongoing expansion program. The move aims to bring more communiti...

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TikTok partners with KTB to showcase the Great Wildebeest migration to the world

Grace MathekaAugust 24, 2021

Social media platform Tiktok is making it possible for anyone within its community to tune in LIVE to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration season in Kenya. ...

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Rubis Energy to fund more scholarships for Kenyan students

Grace MathekaAugust 24, 2021

More students are set to join the Rubis Energy Kenya Scholarship Fund (REKESF) this academic year. The new batch will join 29 other secondary school students an...

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