Energy Regulators meet in Nairobi to validate the 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index report

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 24, 2025

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB), convened a workshop that brought together regulators and experts f...

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Registration now open for the 2025 Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum in Zambia

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 24, 2025

Registration is now open for the 2025 Edition of Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF) which is set to take place in Lusaka, Zambia, from April 29th to May ...

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DTB forecasts an increase in loans to individuals & SMEs as Kenya’s economy stabilises

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 24, 2025

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has forecast an increase in lending to individuals and small businesses as Kenya’s economy stabilises and growth becomes steady after t...

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How to attend the UEFA Champions League final 2025 with Qatar Airways

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 24, 2025

Qatar Airways has launched travel packages for the UEFA Champions League final 2025. As the Official Airline Partner of the UEFA Champions League, Qatar Airways...

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New drama, Sarabi, to screen on Maisha Magic Plus from Feb 24

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 24, 2025

Maisha Magic Plus is set to launch Sarabi, a captivating new drama series, that will premiere on Monday, 24 February. Set in the fictional Vuno Zuri Coffee...

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Athletes receive financial wellness training ahead of the 2025 Absa Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 21, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya has intensified its support for athletes beyond the track by organising a financial management and nutrition program for 105 athletes in prepara...

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Visa report explores Kenya’s digital payment growth and SME adoption

Samson NderiFebruary 20, 2025

Advances in technology have meant that more and more people are slowly but surely embracing digital payments due to the convenience that it brings. As a matter ...

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Tyla becomes first African solo Artist to get one billion Spotify streams

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 20, 2025

South African musician Tyla has surpassed one billion streams on Spotify with her global hit Water. She is the first African solo artist to achieve this milesto...

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OPPO Reno13 series to launch in Kenya on February 28

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 20, 2025

OPPO Kenya has announced that it will launch its newest flagship device series, the OPPO Reno13 series, on February 28th 2025. The series will be available in t...

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The most played online slots of 2024

Samson NderiFebruary 19, 2025

Since the birth of the internet, gaming online has become incredibly popular. Today, people in lots of different parts of the world jump onto a mobile device or...

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Kenya National Drama and Film Festival receives Ksh. 25M sponsorship from Equity Bank

Samson NderiFebruary 19, 2025

The Kenya National Drama and Film Festival has partnered with Equity Bank to support this year’s event at the national, regional, county, and sub-county levels....

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Magical Kenya Open 2025 receives Ksh. 5 million sponsorship from Safaricom

Samson NderiFebruary 19, 2025

Safaricom has announced a sponsorship of Ksh. 5 million for the 2025 Magical Kenya Open (MKO) golf tournament. The tournament is set to take place from Thursday...

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Johnnie Walker unveils entertainment line-up for the Magical Kenya Open 2025

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 19, 2025

Johnnie Walker has announced the entertainment line-up for the Magical Kenya Open 2025. As the Official Alcohol Beverage Partner, Johnnie Walker will bring the ...

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Kenya Airways add a Boeing 737-800 to its fleet

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 19, 2025

Kenya Airways (KQ) has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737- 800 with a capacity of 170 seats, growing its fleet to 35 aircraft. This addition i...

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Nigerian animated TV series Iyanu to debut on Showmax on June 13

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 19, 2025

Showmax, in partnership with Lion Forge Entertainment, has announced that the animated TV series Iyanu will premiere exclusively in Africa on June 13 2025. The ...

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Kenya’s Octopizzo impresses on Spotify’s Global Impact List 2024

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 19, 2025

Kenyan music is exploding onto the global scene. Spotify's 2024 Global Impact List is a testament to this, showcasing the growing international appetite for Eas...

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Visa launches Tap to Add Card in East Africa

Samson NderiFebruary 19, 2025

Visa has announced the launch of Tap to Add Card in East Africa. This feature allows Visa cardholders to add their Visa contactless cards to digital wallets wit...

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Youth+ Festival returns for second edition on Feb 28-March 1 at Sarit Centre

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 19, 2025

The Youth+ Festival will for its second edition on February 28th to March 1st, 2025. The festival which will take place at the Sarit Expo Centre will bring toge...

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Safaricom to plant trees in 128 schools in Nyandarua & Laikipia as part of regreening programme

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 19, 2025

At least 128 schools in Nyandarua and Laikipia counties are set to benefit from the Safaricom School Regreening Programme. The initiative aims to engage learner...

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Ethiopia’s Dashen Bank partners with Accion & Mastercard to connect small businesses to the digital economy

Samson NderiFebruary 19, 2025

Dashen Bank has partnered with Accion and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth to better serve small businesses with digital financial services customized...

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Percussionist Kasiva Mutua releases debut album ‘Desturi’

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 19, 2025

East Africa’s leading female percussionist, Kasiva Mutua has released her debut album Desturi (tradition). The 11-track album explores themes like African ident...

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MTV Shuga Mashariki is now in production ahead of May 2025 release

Samson NderiFebruary 19, 2025

The MTV Staying Alive Foundation (SAF) has announced that MTV Shuga Mashariki is now in production, and it will air in May 2025. This season is part of a collab...

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TRESOR releases new jam “Wale Wale” featuring Kenyan star Sofiya Nzau

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 19, 2025

After three years, TRESOR has made his return to music with the release of Wale Wale featuring Kenyan global sensation Sofiya Nzau. Both artists are renowned...

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Formula 1 teams unveil their 2025 liveries at F175 at London’s O2

Samson NderiFebruary 19, 2025

London's O2 Arena witnessed a landmark event as all 10 Formula 1 teams unveiled their 2025 liveries, marking the championship's 75th anniversary with its first-...

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Visa customers can meet legendary football manager Pep Guardiola in new partnership

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 19, 2025

Visa has announced a new partnership with legendary football manager Pep Guardiola. As part of the two-year collaboration, Visa cardholders and football fans wi...

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Ethiopia partners with ATIDI to support PPP renewable energy projects

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 19, 2025

Ethiopia has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Trade Insurance Agency (ATIDI) to accelerate Ethiopia’s transition to clean energy by ...

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TransUnion & FICO partner to launch enriched credit scoring for the Kenyan market

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 19, 2025

TransUnion Kenya and FICO have announced a partnership that will see enriched credit scoring for the Kenyan market. The two new solutions at the heart of thi...

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Ongea.co.ke launches as Kenya’s first AI-powered mental health & wellness platform

Samson NderiFebruary 19, 2025

Ongea.co.ke has been launched and it is an AI-powered mental health and wellness website. The platform is designed to provide individuals with tailored mental h...

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NBA Africa & Safaricom launch youth sports development program, M-PESA Jr. NBA

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 19, 2025

NBA Africa and Safaricom have launched M-PESA Jr. NBA program, which will provide basketball development and financial literacy programming to more than 10,000 ...

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12th Sankalp Africa Summit scheduled for Feb 26-27 in Nairobi

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 18, 2025

The 12th Sankalp Africa Summit is scheduled for February 26-27, 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya. The summit will spotlight investment, innovation, and sustainability, ai...

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The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is now available in the Kenyan market

Staff WriterFebruary 18, 2025

Samsung has announced that the Galaxy S25 series in now available in the Kenyan market.  The One UI 7, Gemini is also officially available at launch in 46 langu...

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KCB Racing Team’s Tinashe Gatimu tests her Subaru GC8 ahead of Safari Rally 2025

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 18, 2025

KCB Racing Team’s Tinashe Gatimu is set to take on the 2025 WRC Safari Rally, scheduled for March 20-23 in Naivasha, Nakuru County. The young rally driver, who ...

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Toyota by CFAO to invest Ksh. 33 Million in the 2025 WRC Safari Rally

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 18, 2025

Toyota by CFAO has confirmed that it will invest Ksh. 33 million in the 2025 WRC Safari Rally which will take place in Naivasha next month. This marks the fifth...

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Winners of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon 2024 awarded by LG Electronics

Staff WriterFebruary 18, 2025

LG Electronics (LG) East Africa, in partnership with its official distributor, Opalnet, has awarded the winners of the 21st edition of the Standard Chartered Na...

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750 secondary school graduates join the Equity Leaders Program 2025

Samson NderiFebruary 18, 2025

Equity Group Foundation (EGF) has announced the selection of 750 top secondary school graduates to its Equity Leaders Program (ELP). These students, who are joi...

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KRA collects a historic monthly VAT revenue of Ksh. 34B in January 2025

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 18, 2025

Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) has announced that gross VAT collection has reached a historic monthly revenue of Ksh. 34.552 billion in January 2025. This mark...

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Intreensic to provide training & certification in the payments sector in Africa

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 18, 2025

Intreensic has launched with a mission to bridge Africa’s payment and fintech talent gap, by equipping professionals and businesses with world-class payments ex...

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Electricity consumption hits new record high with a peak demand of 2,316 Megawatts

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 18, 2025

Electricity consumption has hit a new record high with a peak demand of 2,316 MW recorded on Wednesday, 12th February 2025. This demand is 12 MW higher than t...

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Start saving with Lengo Digital Savings Plan & get Ksh. 500,000 life insurance

Samson NderiFebruary 18, 2025

Old Mutual Kenya has announced the launch of its new Lengo Digital Savings plan, which allows customers to invest, manage, and monitor their savings. Lengo i...

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Kenya’s fuel prices to remain unchanged for the period ending March 14

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 18, 2025

The Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced that maximum retail petroleum prices in Kenya will remain unchanged for the period of Febru...

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African city leaders meet in Nairobi for the Green & Resilient UrbanShift Africa Forum

Samson NderiFebruary 18, 2025

More than 250 African city leaders are in Nairobi for the Green & Resilient UrbanShift Africa Forum, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). It is ...

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Visa signs Man City Manager Pep Guardiola

Staff WriterFebruary 18, 2025

Visa has partnered with the Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. Under the partnership, cardholders and football fans will have the opportunity to benefit fro...

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