Yellow Card appoints Gillian Darko as VP of Strategy to drive stablecoin adoption in emerging markets

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

Yellow Card has appointed Gillian Darko as its new Vice President of Strategy, sitting within the executive team and reporting into the CEO. An award-winning ex...

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NCBA hosts private school owners to drive innovation & sustainable financing in education

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

NCBA has today hosted a private schools forum in Ruaka, themed Future-Ready Schools: Embracing Sustainability & Innovation. The forum provided an opportunit...

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Kenya to establish national academy for creative students, says Education Minister

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has voiced support for establishing a national academy for creative and performing arts. Speaking at the closing ce...

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KCB HY net profit increases by 8% to Ksh. 32.3B; to give record Ksh. 13B interim dividends

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

KCB Group Plc has announced that it has posted a net profit of Ksh. 32.3 billon for the half year period ended 30th June 2025. The new profit grew 8% from the K...

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High stakes for Group A as Morocco, Angola & DRC fight for quarter-final spots

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

The TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 heats up on Thursday, August 14, with a pair of crucial Group A matches at the Moi International ...

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Mauritania holds off Burkina Faso to secure 7 points in CHAN 2024 Group B

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

Mauritania defeated Burkina Faso 1-0 in a high-stakes CHAN Group B match. Alassane Diop scored the winning goal from a penalty in first-half stoppage time, ...

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KRA partners with tech community to simplify tax solutions through GavaConnect

Staff WriterAugust 14, 2025

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is advancing its digital transformation agenda by collaborating directly with the country's tech community. At its second ...

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CIC reports growth in microinsurance, highlighting increased demand for inclusive policies

Staff WriterAugust 13, 2025

CIC Insurance Group Plc (CIC) has reported a substantial surge in its microinsurance policies, with the proportion of these policies growing from 11% in 202...

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Aga Khan University trains 2,000 educators in East Africa

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

A five-year educational initiative by the Aga Khan University's Institute for Educational Development, East Africa (IED, EA) has trained 2,500 educators acr...

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Tourism Ministry & Homa Bay County partner to transform Ruma National Park into a flagship destination

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, in a new collaboration with Homa Bay County, is fast-tracking plans to establish a flagship tourism facility at Ruma N...

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Event Review: Mic Cheque Podcast goes on the road, One Two Tour, Mombasa

Embukane LibossoAugust 13, 2025

That signature line was delivered with full energy by Chaxy, Mariah, and Mwass as they wrapped up the live recording of their latest episode in Mombasa — the li...

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Hotel Review: Allamanda Boutique Hostel, Diani

Embukane LibossoAugust 13, 2025

Diani Beach, Kenya, is one of those places where hotel prices have steadily climbed, making budget-friendly options increasingly rare. So when you stumble upon ...

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I&M Bank launches “Shinda Millioni” campaign to boost savings culture & reward customers

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

I&M Bank has officially rolled out the Shinda Millioni campaign , a three-month initiative designed to encourage a savings culture by rewarding top saving c...

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Nicholas Clarke is the new MD & Partner for BCG in Nairobi

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has announced the appointment of Nicholas Clarke as Managing Director and Partner in its Nairobi, Kenya office, effective 1 July 2...

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Tatu City & Kenya’s DP Kithure Kindiki discuss investment & coffee sector reforms

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

Tatu City's senior leadership met with Kenya's Deputy President, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, on August 12, 2025, to discuss key investment strategies and potenti...

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Rethinking customer experience in Africa’s digital economy

Staff WriterAugust 13, 2025

Across Africa’s digital economy, we are witnessing a fundamental shift in how brands approach customer experience (CX). What was once viewed primarily as a reac...

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Absa Bank’s half year net profit improves by 9% to Ksh. 11.7 billion

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has announced that it has posted a Ksh. 11.7 billion net profit for the half-year ended June 30, 2025. This is a 9% growth in net profit fro...

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KCB launches a new mobile banking app with new features and security

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

KCB Bank has launched a new mobile banking app designed to offer customers a faster, more secure, and user-friendly digital experience. The updated platform...

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Safaricom injects Ksh. 1 million into the Dr. Geoffrey Griffin Memorial Bike-A-Thon

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

Safaricom has announced that it has invested Ksh. 1 million to support the Dr. Geoffrey Griffin Memorial Bike-A-Thon challenge. The cycling event is organized b...

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Bridging the climate capital chasm: Why Africa needs more than venture capital

Staff WriterAugust 13, 2025

Africa holds 40% of the world’s solar energy potential—and yet receives just a fraction of the capital needed to unlock it. This is not just an inefficiency. It...

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Anzisha Summit celebrates Africa’s young innovators, urges support for entrepreneurship

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

The Anzisha Entrepreneurship Education in Africa (EEA) Summit, held on 6 August 2025 at the African Leadership Academy campus, concluded with a call to action f...

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Madagascar beats Central African Republic with late 2-0 win in CHAN 2024

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

Madagascar secured a crucial 2-0 victory against the Central African Republic (CAR) in the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. The match...

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Standard Chartered sustainable banking report reveals investor appetite for transition investing

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

Standard Chartered has released new research that points to growing interest in transition investing. Data highlighted that interest in transition investing alo...

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Group B action: Madagascar, CAR, Mauritania & Burkina Faso face final day showdown at CHAN 2024

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

Today's matches in Group B of the CHAN 2024 tournament promise high drama, with all four teams still in contention for a spot in the knockout stages. The fa...

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Defending Champions Senegal held to a draw by Congo in CHAN 2024

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

In a tense Group D encounter, defending CHAN champions Senegal were forced to share the points with Congo, with the match ending in a hard-fought 1-1 draw. ...

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Sudan stuns Super Eagles, knocks Nigeria out of CHAN 2024 with 4-0 win

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

In a stunning turn of events at the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), Sudan delivered a decisive 4-0 victory over Nigeria, sending the Super Eagles c...

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Safaricom sponsors 2025 Devolution Conference with Ksh. 15 million

Makena Ndung'uAugust 12, 2025

Safaricom has announced that it has committed Ksh. 15 million towards the 2025 Devolution Conference taking place in Homabay this week. “The 2025 Devolution ...

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CHAN 2024: Senegal vs Congo & Nigeria vs Sudan Matches to define Group D

Makena Ndung'uAugust 11, 2025

Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar is set to host a crucial day of Group D action in the CHAN 2024 tournament on Tuesday, August 12. The two fixtures, Senegal vs Con...

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Uganda takes control of CHAN 2024 Group C with 2-0 win over Niger

Staff WriterAugust 11, 2025

Uganda secured their spot at the top of Group C with a 2-0 victory over Niger at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium. This marked their first ever back to b...

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South Africa breathes life into CHAN campaign with crucial 2-1 win over Guinea

Makena Ndung'uAugust 11, 2025

Maema and Kutumela's goals propelled South Africa to a hard fought 2-1 victory over Guinea in Kampala, breathing new life into their TotalEnergies African N...

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Get ready for kick-off: DStv, GOtv & Showmax to air 2025/26 football season

Makena Ndung'uAugust 11, 2025

The long-awaited 2025/26 football season is just around the corner, and SuperSport is your all-access pass to the world's greatest game. Beginning on August...

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Equity Group half year net profit improves by 17% to Ksh. 34.6 billion

Makena Ndung'uAugust 11, 2025

Equity Group has announced that it has posted a Ksh. 34.6 billion profit after tax for the half year period ended 30th June 2025. This is a 17% growth from the ...

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AGRA launches VALUE4HER in Senegal to empower women-led agribusinesses ahead of Africa Food Systems Forum

Makena Ndung'uAugust 11, 2025

AGRA has officially launched its women-focused initiative, VALUE4HER, in Dakar, Senegal. The event, themed Powering Senegal’s Food Future through Women-Led Agri...

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Old Mutual’s Lady Anchor product empowers women with tailored financial & wellness solutions

Makena Ndung'uAugust 11, 2025

Old Mutual has launched Lady Anchor, a product to bridge the gender gap in financial protection and respond to the everyday financial realities faced by Kenyan ...

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Moringa to equip 3,600 Kenyan youth with free AI skills, backed by Google.org grant

Makena Ndung'uAugust 11, 2025

Moringa School has launched its free Artificial Intelligence (AI) upskilling initiative, set to equip 3,600 Kenyan youth with practical skills by December 2026....

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Safaricom is offering a 25% discount on all new fibre connections for businesses

Makena Ndung'uAugust 11, 2025

Safaricom has announced a 25% discount on all new fibre connections for businesses located within fibre-ready buildings for the next two months. The announce...

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Kenyan pension funds achieve record 30% return, outpacing inflation by 26%

Makena Ndung'uAugust 11, 2025

Kenyan pension schemes delivered their strongest returns in years, outpacing inflation by a staggering 26% in the 12 months to June 2025. According to Zamar...

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DTB launches Solar Finance Product for homes in partnership with Sun King

Makena Ndung'uAugust 11, 2025

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has launched a new Solar Finance Product tailored for salaried homeowners in peri-urban regions in Nairobi. This initiative is part of ...

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Isuzu East Africa breaks ground on Ksh. 3.1Billion parts centre in Lukenya

Makena Ndung'uAugust 11, 2025

Isuzu East Africa has broken ground on a new Ksh. 31 billion Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) in Lukenya, Machakos. The event was attended by the Cabinet Secreta...

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Group C showdown: Uganda & South Africa fight for CHAN 2024 knockout spots

Makena Ndung'uAugust 11, 2025

The CHAN 2024 Group C drama is set to intensify today, Monday, August 11, with two pivotal matches at the Mandela National Stadium (Namboole). Both games ca...

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Zoho launches Zia LLM in Kenya & expands AI suite with agents and studio tools

Makena Ndung'uAugust 11, 2025

Zoho has launched Zia LLM, the company's proprietary large language model, a no-code agent builder, Zia Agent Studio, over 25 deployable Zia agents, and a Model...

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Treasury injects Ksh. 603.1M to boost affordable housing in Kenya

Makena Ndung'uAugust 11, 2025

The Kenyan government has injected Ksh. 603.1 million into the Kenya Mortgage Guarantee Trust (KMGT) to boost affordable housing, specifically targeting ind...

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