M-PESA Foundation gives Ksh. 35M to Oboch Primary School to upgrade learning infrastructure

Staff WriterApril 29, 2025

M-Pesa Foundation has given Ksh. 35 million to Oboch Primary School in Siaya County to upgrade learning infrastructure in the institution. The Ksh. 35 milli...

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Guinness Smooth launches new “Make It Yours” campaign

Makena Ndung'uApril 26, 2025

Guinness Smooth launched new Make It Yours campaign at Konqa254 on Thursday, 24th April. The new campaign invites the next generation of Guinness drinkers to re...

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Kenya Airways & Safarilink partner to connect tourists to Kenya’s safari destinations

Staff WriterApril 26, 2025

Kenya Airways (KQ), and Safarilink Aviation have partnered to connect travellers to Kenya’s world-renowned safari destinations. Kenya Airways’ customers wil...

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Introducing ZAUMU, an influencer management platform for Africa

Makena Ndung'uApril 26, 2025

ZAUMU, an influencer management platform for Africa, has been launched to benefit local content creators and brands. The platform will enable creators and in...

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The Orchard of Lost Souls by Nadifa Mohamed – Book review

James WamathaiApril 26, 2025

The Orchard of Lost Souls is a 2013 novel by the Somali-British author Nadifa Mohamed. It is set in Hargeisa, Somalia on the eve of the civil war. It tells t...

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‘Also Online’ campaign launched to stop the online sexual exploitation of children

Makena Ndung'uApril 24, 2025

Terre des Hommes Netherlands has launched the Also online campaign to address the growing threat of online child sexual exploitation. The campaign aims to cr...

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Kenyan music has grown by leaps & bounds according to new Spotify data

Makena Ndung'uApril 24, 2025

New data from Spotify has shown substantial global growth for Kenyan artists, showcasing the country's increasing influence in the international music scene. ...

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2025 Africa Soft Power Summit to be held in Nairobi on May 21-25

Makena Ndung'uApril 24, 2025

The fourth edition of the Africa Soft Power (ASP) Summit will be hosted in Nairobi, Kenya, from May 21st to May 25th 2025. Staged for the first three years o...

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Pwani Oil surpasses 2025 targets in renewable energy & water recycling

Makena Ndung'uApril 24, 2025

Pwani Oil has exceeded its 2025 targets on renewable energy use and water recycling as part of its commitment to environmental sustainability. The company manuf...

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Introducing KAM’s route to market strategy 2025–2027

Makena Ndung'uApril 24, 2025

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), in partnership with Danish Industries East Africa, launched the Route to Market (RTM) Strategy 2025–2027. The stra...

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Kenya calls for promotion of positive masculinity to curb gender-based violence

Samson NderiApril 23, 2025

Kenya, UN Women Kenya, Youth Advocates, and Gender Experts call for promotion of positive masculinity to curb gender-based violence. Gender-based violence (G...

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How Kenyan content creators can get paid to create content in Dubai via Visit Dubai

Samson NderiApril 23, 2025

Beautiful Destinations and Visit Dubai have launched a program to upskill travel content creators. Recruits will graduate with an opportunity to become a certif...

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6 TikTokers who are promoting books & reading culture in Kenya

Makena Ndung'uApril 23, 2025

Kenya's vibrant social media landscape also has niche within its bustling TikTok community: Kenyan BookTok. Here, a growing number of passionate individuals are...

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Joris Holtus is the new Air France-KLM GM for East and Southern Africa, Nigeria and Ghana

Samson NderiApril 23, 2025

Air France-KLM has announced the appointment of Joris Holtus as General Manager for East and Southern Africa, Nigeria and Ghana, effective immediately. Joris...

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Xiaomi launches Redmi A5, to retail at Ksh. 9,499

Staff WriterApril 22, 2025

Xiaomi Kenya has launched the Redmi A5 in the Kenyan market. The smartphone designed to empower users with an immersive display, long-lasting battery, and impre...

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Am I raising an entitled child?

Staff WriterApril 22, 2025

While most parents want the best for their children, there is concern that in an increasingly consumer-driven society such as ours, many parents might be raisin...

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AM Communications donates to cancer diagnosis initiative at Gertrude’s Hospital

Makena Ndung'uApril 22, 2025

Gertrude’s Hospital Foundation has received a donation earmarked for the diagnosis and treatment of paediatric cancer under the Kenya Childhood Cancer Programme...

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Finsco Africa & Co-operative Bank partner to drive investment in real estate in Kenya

Samson NderiApril 22, 2025

Finsco Africa and the Co-operative Bank of Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see the two institutions collaborate to enhance acces...

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Retail investors on the rise: How young Kenyans are shaping the future of the NSE

Samson NderiApril 21, 2025

A transformation occurs at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), where a new generation of tech-wise retail investors is the main force of change, although for...

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Absa Bank to offer customers 110% mortgage facility

Staff WriterApril 15, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya has unveiled an enhanced home loan solution offering 110% financing to help Kenyans to become homeowners. The facility is available at competiti...

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Equity Foundation holds leadership congress for Wings to Fly scholars

Staff WriterApril 15, 2025

Equity Group Foundation (EGF) hosted its 16th Annual Education and Leadership Congress for 18,442 Wings to Fly and Elimu scholars. It was hosted in 11 regions a...

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LG launches state of the art HVAC solutions

Staff WriterApril 10, 2025

LG Electronics has launched state-of-the-art chillers, Air-to-Water Heat Pumps (AWHP) and heat pump water heaters. The solutions were unveiled during a gala ...

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BNI Kenya partners with Phil Berg to host Business Growth conference

Staff WriterApril 10, 2025

BNI Kenya has announced that it will be hosting a dynamic business growth conference headlined by renowned international coach, consultant, and trainer Phil Ber...

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Caetano to launch the JMC brand in the Kenyan market

Staff WriterApril 1, 2025

Caetano Kenya has partnered with Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC) to launch the JMC brand in Kenya. The launch introduces the Vigus line of vehicles, that ...

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Equity net profit rises by 12% to hit Ksh. 48.8 Billion for full year 2024

Staff WriterMarch 28, 2025

Equity Group has posted a 12% rise in profitability a Ksh. 48.8 Billion for the full year 2024, up from the Ksh. 43.7 Billion realized in a similar period last ...

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You can now submit proposals for the LG Ambassador Challenge

Staff WriterMarch 28, 2025

LG Electronics in partnership with Korea Food for the Hungry International (KFHI), has today officially launched the 2025 LG Ambassador Challenge. It aims to id...

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Zee Dunia a new FTA channel launched in the Kenyan market

Staff WriterMarch 25, 2025

Zee Entertainment Africa has launched its Free to Air (FTA) television channel called Zee Dunia to the Kenyan market. Zee Entertainment Africa is a leading mult...

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M-KOPA has provided free health insurance from Turaco for 1 million of its customers

Makena Ndung'uMarch 13, 2025

M-KOPA Kenya and Turaco Insurance Agency have announced that they have provided health insurance to over 1 million Kenyans in just one year. The health insur...

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Uganda’s Bellazuri Cosmetics opens new store in Kenya

Makena Ndung'uMarch 13, 2025

Bellazuri Cosmetics has opened its first experiential store in Nairobi which is located on the Lower Ground Floor of Sarit Centre, next to Carrefour. Bellazu...

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Sanaipei Tande, Abigail Arunga among winners in the Women in Film Awards 2025

Makena Ndung'uMarch 13, 2025

The 6th Annual Women in Film Awards (WIFA) took place on Saturday, 8th March 2025, at the Kenya National Theatre under the theme Inspire Inclusion: Amplifying V...

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HEVA Fund launches new loan products to creatives; To give up to Ksh. 5 million

Makena Ndung'uMarch 13, 2025

HEVA Fund has announced announced the launch of two new loan products that target the creative industry in Kenya. The loan products aim to finance over 7,000 yo...

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Membership program, Uber One, is now available in Kenya

Makena Ndung'uMarch 13, 2025

Uber has announced the launch of Uber One, a membership program that includes discounted Uber rides, delivery and groceries. The membership program provides dis...

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Manyatta Pineapple & Mint can is now available

Makena Ndung'uMarch 13, 2025

Manyatta Cider has announced that it has launched a can version of Pineapple & Mint variant. The can was launched at the recent Ngemi Homecoming 3.0 event. Many...

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Telkom to develop & test advanced mobile network technology in Ksh. 568M partnership

Samson NderiMarch 13, 2025

Telkom Kenya has partnered with mobile equipment vendors Rakuten Symphony and Airspan Networks to develop and test Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) technolo...

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Demi Lee Moore is the Spotify EQUAL Artist for March

Makena Ndung'uMarch 13, 2025

South African pop artist Demi Lee Moore has been announced as Spotify EQUAL Africa's Artist for March 2025. Demi Lee is the first South African artist to joi...

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Qatar Airways launches additional flights facilitate increased travel demand

Makena Ndung'uMarch 13, 2025

Qatar Airways has announced that it has launched additional flights to key destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and beyond. Qatar Airways Ch...

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Bamburi Cement to donate foodstuff to 5,000 families during Ramadhan

Makena Ndung'uMarch 13, 2025

Bamburi Cement Plc has announced that it will donate foodstuffs to 5,000 families in the Holy Month of Ramadhan. The Bamburi Cement Food Drive Initiative has...

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Kenya hosts the largest AI conference in Africa courtesy of Microsoft

Makena Ndung'uMarch 13, 2025

Kenya has today hosted the largest Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference in Africa courtesy of Microsoft East Africa. The event, organised by Microsoft as ...

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Kenya Cane to bring the True Kenyan Fest party to Meru on March 15

Makena Ndung'uMarch 13, 2025

Kenya Cane is set to host the True Kenyan Spirit Meru edition on on Saturday, March 15, at Terahs Club, in Makutano, Meru. It will be a celebration of Kenyan cu...

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Mastercard reports estimates that the Kenyan GDP will grow by 4.7% in 2025

Makena Ndung'uMarch 13, 2025

The Mastercard Economics Institute has released Economic Outlook 2025, its annual report identifying the themes that will shape next year’s economic landscape. ...

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HerFolio by Ogilvy Africa launches to empower female creatives in Africa

Makena Ndung'uMarch 13, 2025

The Ogilvy Africa Network has launched HerFolio during Nairobi Design Week, a platform designed to elevate and connect female creatives across Africa. HerFol...

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Lewa Marathon 2025 to be on June 28 as it celebrates 25 years of existence

Makena Ndung'uMarch 13, 2025

The Lewa Safari Marathon is scheduled for June 28 and the initiative will also be celebrating 25 years of existence. Since its inception, Safaricom has been ...

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