300 Youth graduate from software development program by Power Learn Project & Safaricom Hook

Staff WriterJune 16, 2025

Power Learn Project Africa (PLP), in collaboration with Safaricom’s youth platform Safaricom Hook, has graduated 300 youth from a software development program. ...

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Kenya secures a seat on the UN Tourism Executive Council

Makena Ndung'uJune 16, 2025

Kenya has secured a seat in the United Nations Tourism Executive Council following elections that took place during the 68th Meeting of the UN Tourism Commissio...

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TECNO to be global partner of AFCON 2025 and 2027

Samson NderiJune 16, 2025

TECNO has announced the extension of its partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), becoming the Global Partner of the TotalEnergies CAF Afri...

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Aga Khan University selected to participate in the 2025 Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI

Samson NderiJune 16, 2025

Aga Khan University has been selected to participate in the 2025 Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI. Afya Gemma, an AI-powered clinical decision support plat...

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Super Petrol up, diesel & Kerosene down in June-July period

Samson NderiJune 15, 2025

The Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced the maximum wholesale and retail prices for petroleum products in Kenya, effective from J...

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MultiChoice Kenya hosts pre-screening of Shaka iLembe Season 2

Samson NderiJune 15, 2025

MultiChoice Kenya recently hosted an exclusive premiere for the second season of the series, Shaka iLembe. Held at Matteo’s Events in Karen, the event brough...

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Safaricom supports the launch of Kenyan film ‘Kipkemboi’

Samson NderiJune 14, 2025

Safaricom has supported the launch of the Kenyan-Canadian film Kipkemboi. Shot both in Canada and Kenya, the film tells the story of Kipkemboi, a genius from a ...

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Safaricom invests Ksh. 3M to support four professional golfers in Kenya

Samson NderiJune 13, 2025

Safaricom has announced that it will invest Ksh. 3 million to support four young Kenyan professional golfers through the Professional Golfers Association of Ken...

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Kenya cannot afford to treat climate disasters as surprises

Staff WriterJune 13, 2025

In the past five years alone, failed rainy seasons have left over 4 million people across Kenya in need of humanitarian aid, with livestock dying in their thous...

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Java Foundation, Craft Silicon Foundation partner to support communities through school feeding & digital literacy

Samson NderiJune 13, 2025

The Java Foundation and Craft Silicon Foundation have partnered to support communities through school feeding and digital literacy initiatives. Java Foundation ...

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KICTANet, MindHYVE.ai & DV8 Infosystems to develop Kenya’s AI policy

Samson NderiJune 12, 2025

KICTANet have partnered with MindHYVE.ai and DV8 Infosystems to co-develop Kenya's National Artificial Intelligence Policy. The partnership aims to ensure ethic...

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Lamine Yamal appointed as Visa’s Global Ambassador for FIFA World Cup 26

Samson NderiJune 12, 2025

As the one-year countdown to the FIFA World Cup 26 officially begins, Visa has announced a partnership with football sensation Lamine Yamal, who will serve as t...

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Glovo commits Ksh. 2B to supercharge Kenya’s digital economy & job creation

Samson NderiJune 12, 2025

Glovo has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Kenya's Ministry of Labour and Social Protection to accelerate Kenya's digital transformation and foster inclu...

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BURN wins the 2025 Ashden Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Global South

Samson NderiJune 12, 2025

BURN has been named the 2025 Ashden Award Winner for Outstanding Achievement under the Global South category. The announcement was made during the 25th anniv...

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Equity Bank invests Ksh. 15M in sponsoring Murang’a Investment Conference

Samson NderiJune 12, 2025

Equity Bank has announced that it will sponsor the inaugural Murang’a Investment Conference 2025 to the tune of Ksh. 15 million. The sponsorship deal was signed...

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Kenyan Fashion Student Nicole Tikolo makes it to the UK’s Fashanne Awards finals

Samson NderiJune 12, 2025

Kenyan-born fashion design student Nicole Tikolo, currently studying at Nottingham Trent University, has emerged as a standout finalist at the 2025 Fashanne Awa...

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Gilbey’s Gin hosts cocktail masterclass at Geco Café

Samson NderiJune 12, 2025

Gilbey’s Gin recently hosted an exclusive cocktail masterclass at the Geco Café, transformed for one night into The Gin Room. The masterclass was hosted in coll...

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Why mental wellness at work is a strategic imperative, not a luxury

Staff WriterJune 12, 2025

The pace and pressure of today’s work environment present a complex web of challenges that deeply affect employees, not just professionally but also personally....

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How AI is revolutionizing traditional banking roles

Staff WriterJune 12, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing at an incredible rate, leading to the invention of new and sophisticated models that create faster and more efficient ...

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Your essential guide to Digital Safety & Privacy on TikTok

Samson NderiJune 12, 2025

Whether you're new to TikTok or a seasoned user, safeguarding your privacy and controlling your digital experience is paramount. TikTok provides a robust suit...

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Rwandan singer Ariel Wayz is now signed to Universal Music Group

Samson NderiJune 12, 2025

Universal Music Group East Africa (UMG EA) has announced that it has signed Rwandan musician Ariel Wayz. Ariel Wayz has captivated audiences with her excepti...

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Kenyan Star Njerae teams up with Canada’s Preston Pablo for Global pop anthem “Gone”

Makena Ndung'uJune 12, 2025

Award-winning Kenyan singer-songwriter Njerae has partnered with Canadian pop star Preston Pablo to release their single, Gone. It is Njerae's first internation...

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Salus Cloud receives $3.7M funding to accelerate secure software delivery in growth markets

Samson NderiJune 12, 2025

Salus Cloud has received a $3.7 million seed funding to advance its mission of accelerating access to secure software delivery across Africa, the Middle East, a...

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BAKE calls for DIG Lagat suspension over Blogger Albert Ojwang’s death in custody

Samson NderiJune 11, 2025

The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) has asked for the immediate suspension of Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat. This comes in the wake of da...

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Bolt Comfort launched to give customers a comfortable ride with newer & spacious cars

Samson NderiJune 11, 2025

On demand taxi platform, Bolt, has launched Bolt Comfort, a premium taxi service designed to offer comfort and space at a higher price. Bolt Comfort will featur...

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African General Counsel juggle expanding responsibilities amidst infrastructure gaps, new report shows

Samson NderiJune 11, 2025

General Counsel in Africa are being asked to wear multiple hats amid rising complexity and persistent gaps in legal infrastructure. They are being asked to bala...

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African screenwriters are invited to apply for the AuthenticA Series Lab 2025

Samson NderiJune 11, 2025

African screenwriters can now apply for the 4th edition of the AuthenticA Series Lab, a six-month screen development programme. It is designed to elevate episod...

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Kenya’s solar progress at risk as Finance Bill 2025 proposes 16% VAT hike

Samson NderiJune 11, 2025

Kenya Renewable Energy Association (KEREA) have said that the proposed 16% VAT on solar equipment in the Finance Bill 2025 would lead to job losses and will als...

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Roam launches the Generation 2 Roam Air motorbike in Kenya

Samson NderiJune 11, 2025

Roam has announced that it has launched the new Generation 2 Roam Air, an upgraded electric motorcycle designed with direct input from boda boda riders. The new...

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BuuPass to represent Kenya at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco

Samson NderiJune 10, 2025

BuuPass is set to represent Kenya at the Startup World Cup 2025 Grand Finale in San Francisco, United States of America. For the first time, Kenya has joined...

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JKIA, MIA receive UKAS ISO certifications in environmental & safety management

Samson NderiJune 10, 2025

Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has announced that Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Moi International Airport (MIA), and the KAA Head Office have been...

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Equity Bank retains crown as Kenya’s most valuable brand amidst banking sector dominance; Tusker emerges as strongest

Samson NderiJune 10, 2025

Equity Bank has been named as Kenya's most valuable brand, securing the top spot for the second consecutive year in the 2025 ranking according to Brand Finance....

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Absa Business Credit Card launched to empower SMEs to optimize cash flow & track expenses

Samson NderiJune 10, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya together with Visa have launched the Absa Business Credit Card. It is aimed at empowering SMEs by improving transactional efficiency and expense...

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Kenya’s appetite for digital content sets the stage for telecoms’ transformation

Staff WriterJune 10, 2025

Telecoms across East Africa face a serious challenge in the form of growing demand for digital content. In Kenya alone, despite the recent introduction of taxes...

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Sun King opens first customer experience centre in Mombasa, boosting off-grid solar access

Samson NderiJune 10, 2025

Sun King has announced that it has officially opened its first customer experience centre in Mombasa, bringing clean energy solutions closer to customers along ...

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Superior Homes, HF Group partner to deliver quality housing + affordable mortgages

Samson NderiJune 10, 2025

Superior Homes Kenya (SHK) and HFC Kenya have signed an MOU to link potential homeowners with quality housing + affordable mortgages. HFC Kenya is owned by HF G...

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FIA releases extensive 24-Race calendar for the 2026 Formula 1 Season

Samson NderiJune 10, 2025

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) has officially released a sprawling 24-race provisional calendar for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Champion...

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CDSC moves 16 Billion Safaricom shares to electronic system

Samson NderiJune 10, 2025

The Central Depository and Settlement Corporation (CDSC) has announced that 16 billion Safaricom PLC shares have been moved to the electronic system. The shares...

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Fred Obachi Machoka sues Robert Alai for Ksh. 60M over HIV allegations on Facebook

Makena Ndung'uJune 10, 2025

Veteran radio presenter Fred Obachi Machoka, best known for his popular show Roga Roga, has initiated a Ksh. 60 million defamation lawsuit against Nairobi Membe...

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Sabalenka’s comments on Coco Gauff expose persistent racial bias in Tennis

Makena Ndung'uJune 10, 2025

Following her defeat to American Coco Gauff in the French Open final, Aryna Sabalenka's post-match statements have highlighted the enduring racial biases and mi...

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Evans Kirui, Josephine Chesang win the Kitale Golf Club leg of the NCBA Golf Series

Samson NderiJune 10, 2025

Evans Kirui and Josephine Chesang have emerged as the overall winners of the Kitale Golf Club leg of the 2025 NCBA Golf Series on Saturday. The two led a contin...

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Family Bank opens branch in Kilifi in expansion push

Samson NderiJune 9, 2025

Family Bank has announced that it has opened a new branch in Kilifi County as part of expanding its national footprint. The new branch is its 96th branch in Ken...

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