OPPO launches a wildlife mobile photography challenge with the aim of reviving local tourism

Grace MathekaOctober 5, 2021

OPPO Kenya has unveiled a mobile photography competition with an aim to support the continued revival of local tourism by encouraging more Kenyans to visit the ...

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The Communications Authority has launched Phase 2 of the Child Online Protection campaign

Samson NderiOctober 1, 2021

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has launched a three-month awareness campaign to protect children and their digital footprint, as it steps up the adv...

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Wanjiru Kihusa appointed as a Community Relations Manager for ISMEA region by the UPS Foundation

Grace MathekaOctober 1, 2021

Wanjiru Kihusa, Founder and Director of Still A Mum, has taken up a new role as the Community Relations Manager for India Subcontinent, Middle East and Africa (...

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Liquid Intelligent Technologies has launched OneVoice Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams

Grace MathekaSeptember 29, 2021

Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a pan-African technology group, has partnered with Microsoft to launch a new Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams. Through its...

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Applications for the Ladima Foundation Animation Training for women in East Africa are now open

Grace MathekaSeptember 28, 2021

The Ladima Foundation announced a partnership with Culture and Development East Africa (CDEA) and the Kwetu International Animation Film Festival (KIAFF) earlie...

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Victoria Kimani has released her 4th album, ‘Spirit Animal’

Grace MathekaSeptember 27, 2021

Kenyan-born singer and songwriter Victoria Kimani has launched Spirit Animal, her fourth studio album. In this album, Victoria fuses AfroPop, R&B and Afr...

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Absa partners with Melanin Kapital to launch unsecured lending for startups

Grace MathekaSeptember 24, 2021

Absa Bank has partnered with Melanin Kapital, a Pan African investment platform, to launch an investor readiness program to offer up to Ksh. 3 million in unsecu...

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Ajuma Foundation donates school essentials to over 3,000 students in marginalized communities

Grace MathekaSeptember 23, 2021

The Ajuma Foundation in partnership with Chipper Cash, a fintech solutions provider, have begun a county-to-county book donation initiative. The initiative is s...

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South African healthtech Aviro Health secures funding for expansion

Grace MathekaSeptember 21, 2021

Aviro Health, a Cape Town-based healthtech has secured an undisclosed amount of funding in a pre-series A funding round led by ASISA ESD Fund managed by Edge Gr...

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KQ offering 30% discounts for ticket prices to various destinations

Grace MathekaSeptember 18, 2021

Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced special ticket discounts of up to 30% to destinations across its network. The discount applies to tickets purchased by 24th Sep...

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Infinix launches the ZERO X Pro smartphone in London

Grace MathekaSeptember 14, 2021

Infinix held its long awaited Infinix Presents: See Beyond online webinar event at the Royal Observatory Greenwich in London. The online event is part of the co...

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IFC launches competition for local businesses in Kakuma & Kalobeyei

Grace MathekaSeptember 14, 2021

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) in partnership with the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) have launched a competition for local businesses in ...

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KAM kicks off county level drive to increase women participation in industry

Grace MathekaSeptember 14, 2021

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) recently launched its county-focused drive to increase the participation of women in industry. The drive will be co...

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Dimension Data & NTT in partnership with Red Bull in a bid to create hybrid experiences for innovators

Grace MathekaSeptember 9, 2021

IT solutions and technology provider, Dimension Data, and its parent company NTT have partnered with Red Bull Basement to empower the next generation of univers...

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KBL recognized for championing gender mainstreaming in East Africa

Grace MathekaSeptember 9, 2021

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has been awarded for making strides towards accelerating diversity in the workplace and communities where the company operates. ...

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Canon partners with Text Book Centre to impart practical photography skills to children

Grace MathekaSeptember 9, 2021

Canon Central and North Africa and the Text Book Centre (TBC) recently hosted the Canon Academy Juniors Funday at the TBC Sarit Centre branch in Nairobi. Canon ...

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UNEP live streams air pollution data on digital billboards in Nairobi to create awareness

Grace MathekaSeptember 9, 2021

Digital billboards around Nairobi live streamed the City's real-time air pollution in an effort to increase air quality awareness among its more than 4.7 millio...

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EABL is calling out for applications to its Diageo Graduate program

Grace MathekaSeptember 7, 2021

The East African Breweries Limited (EABL) is calling out for applications to its Diageo Graduate program. The program aims to develop knowledge for Graduates in...

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PwC Africa launches 6 focus areas to support its new network strategy

Grace MathekaSeptember 7, 2021

PwC Africa has announced six key focus areas that will support the execution of its new global strategy dubbed The New Equation. The company's six key focus ...

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Isuzu opens its 19th vehicle service centre in Ruaraka, Nairobi

Grace MathekaSeptember 3, 2021

Isuzu East Africa has launched an additional service center at the Ruaraka area along Thika highway in Nairobi. This brings the total number of Isuzu Authorized...

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TECNO launches the Spark 8 smartphone

Grace MathekaSeptember 1, 2021

TECNO has launched an additional smartphone to its Spark series, the TECNO Spark 8. This is the first smartphone that bears the Stop at Nothing branding adopted...

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Renée Ngamau, Anne Waiguru & Wanjira Maathai named among this year’s Avance Media 100 most influential women in Africa

Grace MathekaSeptember 1, 2021

Avance Media, through its Be A Girl empowerment project has launched this year's 100 Most Influential African Women publication to highlight and celebrate 100 w...

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Mugambi Nandi has been admitted to Roll of Solicitors in England and Wales

Grace MathekaSeptember 1, 2021

KN Law LLP has announced the admission of its Senior Partner, Mugambi Nandi, to the Roll of Solicitors of the Senior Courts of England and Wales. Mugambi has...

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I&M Bank posts Ksh. 4 billion profit after tax for the half-year ending June, 2021

Grace MathekaAugust 31, 2021

I&M Group has registered Ksh. 4 billion an increase of 33% after tax profit for its 2021 half year financial results up from Ksh. 3.2 billion to Ksh. 4 bill...

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NCBA posts Ksh. 4.7 billion net profit in half year results

Grace MathekaAugust 30, 2021

The NCBA Group has registered a Ksh. 7.4 billion profit before tax in its half-year results ending 30th June, 2021. This is a 90% increase compared to Ksh. 3.9 ...

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LG introduces the LG UltraGear gaming monitors for enhanced gaming experience

Grace MathekaAugust 30, 2021

LG recently launched the 32-inch UltraGear monitor 32GP850, expanding its monitor range to 19 models. With LG UltraGear gaming monitors, metaverse fans can play...

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John-Allan Namu partners with Catapult Agency & Baraza Media Lab to launch a platform that enables creatives to earn from their content

Grace MathekaAugust 27, 2021

John Allan Namu, a Kenyan investigative journalist has partnered with the Catapult Agency and Baraza Media Lab to create Shahara, an online platform where creat...

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Dave Mwaura, James Njenga & Anthony Munge among 6 finalists at the 2021 Rugby Africa Media & Photography Awards

Grace MathekaAugust 27, 2021

The annual Rugby Africa Media and Photography Awards has announced the 2021 Awards nominees. The awards honor the game in Africa captured through the creative e...

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The Lucozade Final 11 League championship is set to kick off on 4th September

Grace MathekaAugust 26, 2021

Suntory Beverage and Food, brand owners of Lucozade energy drink are set to host the final tournament of its online gaming championship dubbed Lucozade Final 11...

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LG has adopted AR technology with its LG e-showrooms to enhance online shopping for users

Grace MathekaAugust 24, 2021

The shift in lifestyle triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic has driven online shopping into a massive global enterprise with people now using virtual platforms to...

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You can now enjoy the football season on the Nokia G20

Samson NderiAugust 24, 2021

The football season is back! As you know, football can be addictive and this season as is the norm we will be glued to our screens as we follow exhilarating mat...

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Britania Foods declared insolvent, PKF’s Peter Kahi to take over as company administrator

Grace MathekaAugust 18, 2021

Biscuit company Britania Foods has been put under administration in a bid to create a strategy to recover suppliers' and creditors' money. In a public notice...

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Stanbic Bank registers Ksh. 3.5 billion net profit, reinstates interim dividends payout of Ksh. 1.7 per share

Grace MathekaAugust 18, 2021

Stanbic Bank has become the first bank to reinstate interim dividends after its net profit dropped 37% in the half year ended June to Ksh. 3.5 billion. The comp...

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Alex Siboe and Ross Breadmore have been appointed to the 4G Capital Leadership team

Grace MathekaAugust 17, 2021

4G Capital Group, a technology-driven financial inclusion company for MSMEs, has announced the appointments of Alex Siboe as COO and Ross Breadmore as Chief Pro...

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How to buy NSE stocks using Safaricom Bonga Points

Grace MathekaAugust 16, 2021

Safaricom recently announced a partnership with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) to enable Kenyans invest in stocks using their accrued Bonga points. Al...

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UNHCR partners with Oracle to begin implementation of a workforce development program in Kakuma & Nairobi

Grace MathekaAugust 14, 2021

Oracle, a computer technology company, has announced a partnership with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to begin a workforce development program for young refugee...

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Microsoft 4Afrika partners with IFC to promote digital transformation in Africa’s Agri-food sector

Grace MathekaAugust 13, 2021

Microsoft through its 4Africa initiative has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to make digital and training resources more accessible t...

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A Terumo Technologies report has indicated that investing in safe blood supply can reduce maternal mortality

Grace MathekaAugust 10, 2021

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies has announced the publication of study results from a study by Africa Sanguine, a peer-reviewed medical journal. The results ...

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Safaricom customers can now buy shares at the NSE using their accumulated Bonga points

Grace MathekaAugust 10, 2021

Safaricom has announced a partnership with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) to enable Kenyans invest in stocks using their accrued Bonga points. All Saf...

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Access Bank has launched the Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton Season 3 program

Grace MathekaAugust 9, 2021

As part of its mandate to empower female entrepreneurs in Africa, Access Bank has unveiled the third edition of its Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton Africa program. The...

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The Nokia C10; a budget phone that promises convinience

Samson NderiAugust 9, 2021

The Nokia C10 is a budget smartphone that was recently  launched in the Kenyan market. The phone is the latest iteration in the Nokia C-series. Appearance The...

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Why the Huawei Band 6 series is an essential wearable in today’s world

Grace MathekaAugust 3, 2021

Huawei Mobile recently launched the Huawei Band 6 series in the Kenyan market. The band series is currently retailing at Ksh. 6,999 in all retail stores across ...

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