CorpsAfrica launches initiative aimed at fostering volunteerism in bid to accelerate development

Faith WambuiDecember 14, 2022

CorpsAfrica/Kenya has launched a socio-economic initiative aimed at fostering a volunteerism culture to accelerate development and improve the quality of life a...

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KoinKoin launches cryptocurrency exchange app with local payment methods

Makena Ndung'uDecember 14, 2022

KoinKoin has launched a new app for retail traders to buy and sell digital currencies using local payment methods. KoinKoin Exchange offers instant liquidity...

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Coca Cola hosts World Cup viewing event for football fans in Kisumu

Staff WriterDecember 13, 2022

Coca-Cola Kenya hosted the quarter finals public viewing event of the of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, 10th December 2022 at Arina Grounds in Kisumu. Th...

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Old Mutual partners with KUPA to train members of the clergy on financial skills

Faith WambuiDecember 12, 2022

Old Mutual Life Assurance Kenya (OMLAKL) in collaboration with the Kenya Urban People Association (KUPA) has rolled out a new partnership aimed at empowering me...

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Pamoja Tuungane initiative distributes foodstuff to 4,000 households in Garissa County

Faith WambuiDecember 11, 2022

The Pamoja Tuungane initiative has distributed foodstuff to 4,000 households in Garissa County’s Balambala and Lagdera sub-counties as part of the ongoing droug...

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Laikipia Residents to Benefit from A New LG And Habitat for Humanity Social Impact Project

Faith WambuiDecember 9, 2022

LG Electronics in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Kenya (HFHK) has conducted a groundbreaking ceremony of infrastructural facilities for learning and safe...

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Here is the full list of winners at the Kalasha International Film and TV Awards

Faith WambuiDecember 8, 2022

The Kenya Film Commission (KFC) has announced the winners of the 12th edition of the Kalasha International Film and TV awards during a colourful, star-studded g...

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8 important tips for starting entrepreneurs

Samson NderiDecember 7, 2022

It is no secret that starting a business is not an easy task. It can be one of the most challenging things that a person will ever do in their lifetime. This is...

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LG has partnered with UON to train building professionals on innovative cooling systems

Staff WriterDecember 6, 2022

LG Electronics has partnered with the University of Nairobi (UoN) to train engineers, architects, contractors and other building professionals in the latest Hea...

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The OPPO Band fitness tracker review: Perfect for active and casual wear

Wilma MwangiNovember 28, 2022

The OPPO band is the first fitness tracker from OPPO adding to its wearable smart device available in both the Basic sport and style version. The OPPO Band was...

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Absa Bank’s SHE Stars Program has graduated its first cohort of 257 women entrepreneurs

Staff WriterNovember 28, 2022

Absa Bank’s SHE Stars Program has graduated its first cohort of 257 women entrepreneurs who went through blended finance and business development services capac...

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Kengen unveils four Electric Vehicles in a bid to diversify into the e-mobility sector

Staff WriterNovember 25, 2022

Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen), has unveiled its first four Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Nairobi in a move to support its diversification ambit...

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Hisa App acquires regulatory approval to trade stock on the Nairobi Securities Exchange

Staff WriterNovember 24, 2022

Hisa App, a Kenyan wealth-tech startup has announced their public launch after a 10 month beta period. The app allows anyone in Kenya to invest in Kenyan listed...

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Redmi Note 11: a high performer on a budget

Eugene OkumuNovember 18, 2022

The Redmi Note 11 flagship series manufactured by Chinese company Xiaomi was launched in Kenya in February this year. The launch unveiled the Note 11, the No...

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Mamafua laundromat in colloboration with LG have launched their first branch in Langata

Staff WriterNovember 17, 2022

Mamafua laundromat has partnered with LG Electronics to launch its first branch in Langata. During the launch, LG Electronics announced its commitment to champi...

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Silvester Kariuki walks away with Ksh. 500,000 after emerging as the Next Highlander champion

Staff WriterNovember 15, 2022

Silvester Kariuki Kiura, a 22 year old Biomedical engineer has emerged as Kenya's Next Highlander champion, earning a trip to Scotland and a cash award of Kshs....

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Absa Bank has partnered with Interswitch to finance SMEs acquire KRA TIMs devices

Staff WriterNovember 10, 2022

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has partnered with Interswitch, an electronic payments and infrastructure company, to provide financial assistance to Small and Medium Enter...

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Sendy raises funding from Mol Plus in a bid to scale its fulfillment services

Staff WriterNovember 9, 2022

Sendy has received funding from MOL PLUS Co., Ltd. which is the Corporate Venture Capital of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL). MOL PLUS has joined existing Sen...

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Oppo Reno 8; a smartphone punching above its weight

James WamathaiOctober 28, 2022

Phone manufacturer Oppo recently announced the Kenyan launch of the new Oppo flagship phone, part of the Oppo Reno series range of smartphones. The newest ad...

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Safaricom launches commercial operations for its 5G network

Staff WriterOctober 27, 2022

Safaricom has announced the commercial launch of its 5G network in select parts across the country. The telco has from March 2021 been running trials in various...

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Mary Ann Musangi, leading from the front in the manufacturing sector

Staff WriterOctober 27, 2022

Mary-Ann Musangi who is the CEO of Haco Industries is a woman whose heart is set on changing Africa’s story through manufacturing. She took over the reins of HA...

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Equity Bank Tanzania hosts American delegates for trade and investment mission

Staff WriterOctober 25, 2022

Equity Bank Tanzania in collaboration with the East African Business Council, Minnesota Africans United, Global Minnesota and Prosper Africa has organized a tra...

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Phone Comparison; Tecno Camon 19 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A33

Staff WriterOctober 24, 2022

In the price range of under Ksh. 35,000, we have the Tecno Camon 19 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A33. These are mid-range phones for those individuals who want go...

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OPPO Reno 8 5G unboxing and first impressions

James WamathaiOctober 18, 2022

OPPO is set to launch its newest flagship, the OPPO Reno 8 series, in the Kenyan market, on October 25 2022. The OPPO Reno 8 series is a successor to the Reno 7...

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Willy Paul & Sarah Hassan appointed as Oppo Reno 8 series brand ambassadors

Staff WriterOctober 17, 2022

Willy Paul and actress Sarah Hassan have been announced as brand ambassadors for the Oppo Reno 8 series, ahead of its October 25th, launch in the Kenyan market....

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Daniel Mwayayi emerges as the winner of the Compassion International Youth Business Challenge

Staff WriterOctober 12, 2022

Compassion International Kenya has announced Daniel Mwayayi as the 2022 Youth Business Challenge winner. Mwayayi, a leather shoe manufacturer from Kilifi County...

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EABL partners with the 2022 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon as part of its sustainability agenda

Staff WriterOctober 11, 2022

East African Breweries Plc. has announced a partnership with the 2022 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon through its Johnnie Walker brand through which it aims...

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Education stakeholders commit to teaching coding in school in an effort to build a digital economy

Staff WriterOctober 10, 2022

Technology is rapidly changing the landscape of the workforce with employers across the world increasingly seeking a digitally skilled labour force. It is proje...

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Stanbic Bank & KBA partner to offer financial literacy training for hearing impaired entrepreneurs

James WamathaiOctober 8, 2022

Stanbic Bank Kenya and the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) have partnered to offer financial literacy training for hearing impaired entrepreneurs in Kenya. The ...

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Safaricom has officially launched operations in Ethiopia

Staff WriterOctober 6, 2022

Safaricom Ethiopia has officially switched on its mobile telecommunications network and services in Addis Ababa. The telco's 2G, 3G and 4G mobile services ar...

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The role of mentorship in achieving economic growth for women entrepreneurs

Staff WriterOctober 4, 2022

Kenya's improvement in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) 2022 Global Gender Gap Index is a strong indicator of women's growing participation in the country's eco...

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Venture Capital deals in Africa to reach $7.0 billion by end year according to Africa Venture Capital report

Staff WriterOctober 4, 2022

Private capital investment in Africa in H1 2022 saw a total deal volume of 338 deals with a cumulative deal value of US$4.7 billion. There are three main fact...

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Del Monte to host cancer screenings in Murang’a as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

James WamathaiOctober 3, 2022

Del Monte Kenya has announced that it will host cancer screenings in Murang'a as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The medical camp will offer free scre...

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William Lawson’s is on the hunt for a new brand ambassador

Staff WriterOctober 3, 2022

William Lawson’s has launched the search for Kenya’s Next Highlander with one lucky Kenyan standing a chance to win the title of Kenya's Next Highlander along w...

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Prudential launches financial education program for children on Akili Kids TV station

James WamathaiSeptember 29, 2022

Prudential PLC has partnered with Akili Kids children’s TV channel, to impart financial skills to children in Kenya aged 7 – 12 years, every week. The new in...

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Home services company, SweepSouth, raises Ksh. 1.3B in funding to launch new services

James WamathaiSeptember 29, 2022

SweepSouth has received Ksh. 1.3 billion (US $11 million) in funding in an investment round that was led by African private equity fund, Alitheia IDF (AIF). ...

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Tecno Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition; coloring life with a pocketful of sunshine

Eugene OkumuSeptember 29, 2022

The Tecno Camon 19 Pro series was launched in June earlier this year and consisted of the standard Camon 19, the Camon 19 Pro and the Camon 19 5G. The Tecno Cam...

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How to get a loan from Safaricom Fuliza

Samson NderiSeptember 28, 2022

Safaricom's M-PESA overdraft facility, Fuliza, has grown since its launch in 2019. It is now a key way to get mobile loans for everyday use. The loan facilit...

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Microsoft pledges support for continuous transformation of Africa’s Financial Services Industry

Staff WriterSeptember 28, 2022

Transforming the Financial Services landscape in Africa will be a critical driver of economic prosperity across the continent, a banking summit has been told. ...

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Africa Shared Value Leadership Summit to take place on 25th October in Kigali

Staff WriterSeptember 28, 2022

Shared Value Africa Initiative (SVAI) and Shift Impact Africa have partnered with the GSM Association (GSMA), a global institution that represents the telco and...

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KBL MD John Musunga appointed as head of Guinness Nigeria effective November 1

James WamathaiSeptember 27, 2022

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) Managing Director John Musunga has been appointed the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Guinness Nigeria PLC. Both ...

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Photographers & filmmakers in Nairobi will no longer pay for business permits

Samson NderiSeptember 27, 2022

Freelance photographers and filmmakers who operate in Nairobi County are now exempted from paying for business permits in the normal operation of their business...

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