Sendy partners with Crediation to offer riders on its platform motorbikes on loan

Grace MathekaJanuary 28, 2021

Online logistics platform, Sendy, and fintech firm Crediation, based in Nairobi, have sealed a financing agreement that will enable riders on the platform acqui...

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Safaricom launches M-PESA Bill Management to digitize business payments

Grace MathekaJanuary 26, 2021

Safaricom has officially launched M-PESA Bill Management service that offers a single point where customers can view all their bills, receive reminders and auto...

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Showmax offer; Get 3 months Showmax subscription for the price of 1 month

Grace MathekaJanuary 26, 2021

Now you watch your favourite shows on Showmax with a new deal that will enable you to pay a one month subscription and get two months free. The offer is valid f...

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Pula raises Ksh. 600 million in funding to scale-up farming activities in Africa

Grace MathekaJanuary 26, 2021

Pula has announced that it has raised Ksh.600 million (USD 6 million) in Series A funding. The Series A fund was led by TLcom Capital, with the participation of...

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LG announces new UltraGear, UltraWide & UltraFine monitors at CES 2021

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2021

LG Electronics (LG) has launched its 2021 Ultra series premium monitors as it cements its innovation leadership in the category. The new UltraGear, UltraWide...

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How to practice Yoga & meditation with Huawei products

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2021

Tech company Huawei, through Huawei AI Seamless life, has innovated devices to enable users to help us in our health and wellness journeys. Fitness tracking ...

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Applications to the 2021 TEF entrepreneurship programme are now open

Grace MathekaJanuary 9, 2021

The Tony Elumelu Foundation's (TEF) digital platform TEFConnect, has opened for applications starting January 1, 2021. Applications will end on March 31st 2021....

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Asilia Africa launches training program for youth in the travel industry

Grace MathekaJanuary 8, 2021

East African safari tours company, Asilia Africa, has launched a new training program in East Africa to help upskill young Kenyans and Tanzanians in the tours a...

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Kuzi AI tool launched to help farmers predict locust attacks

Grace MathekaJanuary 6, 2021

Selina Wamucii, a pan-African marketplace, has launched Kuzi, an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered tool, to help farmers across Africa to predict and control...

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Universal Music appoints new leadership in African operations to steer expansion plan

Grace MathekaJanuary 5, 2021

Universal Music Group (UMG), has announced an expansion of its Sub-Saharan Africa leadership team. The new appointees are expected to grow and support Africa’s ...

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Huawei’s DigiTruck trains 100 students on digital skills in Nyeri County

Grace MathekaDecember 24, 2020

Huawei Kenya's DigiTruck has marked its 1-year anniversary of training more than 1,500 youth across 13 locations in 8 counties. The announcement was made as 100...

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59 women entrepreneurs trained by Huawei’s Women in Technology Program

Grace MathekaDecember 24, 2020

Huawei Kenya has concluded a 3-day virtual training for 59 women entrepreneurs from 24 different organizations on integrating new technologies into their busine...

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Kevin Mutiso elected as new DLAK Chair with aim to increase consumer education

Grace MathekaDecember 22, 2020

Members of the Digital Lenders Association of Kenya (DLAK) have elected Alternative Circle Chief Executive Officer Mr. Kevin Mutiso as the new chairman of the B...

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Jane Karuku is the new Group MD for EABL

Grace MathekaDecember 22, 2020

The Board of East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has announced Mrs. Jane Karuku as the new Group Managing Director for EABL. Mrs. Karuku has been a member ...

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Mbali Health emerge regional winners in the Call for Code Global Challenge

Grace MathekaDecember 21, 2020

Open source software solution, Mbali Health, was selected as regional winners for innovation to help Kenyans in low income areas gain remote access to medical c...

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NBK partners with NYS to plant trees in the Tana River Basin

Grace MathekaDecember 16, 2020

National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has partnered with the National Youth Service (NYS) to plant 50,000 tree seedlings in the Tana River Basin. This was part of the Gr...

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Ilara Health gets Ksh. 375 million in funding to expand in Africa

Grace MathekaDecember 16, 2020

Ilara Health has raised Ksh. 375 million ($3.75 million) in Series A funding led by TLcom Capital, with participation from DOB Equity, Global Ventures and Chand...

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Safaricom sponsors the Go Beyond influencer category in the ADIA Awards 2020

Staff WriterDecember 14, 2020

Kenyan telecommunication company, Safaricom, has announced it is the Platinum Sponsor for the inaugural Africa Digital Influencer Awards (ADIA Awards). Safar...

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MediaPal emerges as the winner in the Disruptive Marketing category at the MSK awards

Samson NderiDecember 10, 2020

MediaPal has emerged as the overall winner under the Disruptive Marketing (Tech marketing) category at this year’s Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK) awards held ...

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Blaze by Safaricom kicks off a 2 day virtual career fair for the youth

Staff WriterNovember 30, 2020

Blaze by Safaricom has today kicked off a two day virtual career and skills fair among youth aged between 18 and 26 years. The two day career fair to educate & ...

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Salvador Caetano Group to sponsor the Muthaiga Golf Tournament

Samson NderiNovember 26, 2020

The Salvador Caetano Group has given a boost to this year’s Captain’s Prize at The Muthaiga Golf club by sponsoring the exclusive first Hole- In-One winner with...

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Huawei Y9a smartphone review

Richard MureithiNovember 18, 2020

Huawei Y series smartphones have proved to be very popular in the Kenyan market. The phones are available at different price points, from the affordable to the ...

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Phone comparison; Tecno Spark 5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A10s

Samson NderiNovember 6, 2020

In the price range of under Ksh. 14,000, we have the Tecno Spark 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A10s. These are basically budget phones and they are for those ind...

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Absa launches Sustainability Commitment Report towards Economic, Environmental and Community Growth

Samson NderiOctober 30, 2020

A sustainable business can be termed as one which has a positive effect on the global or local environment, community and economy. In the past, businesses were ...

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You can now pre-order the Infinix Note 8 and 8i

Staff WriterOctober 9, 2020

Infinix is rumoured to be planning to launch a new smartphone in the Note series, that is the Note 8. The phone will be targeting the mid-to-high end market seg...

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Safaricom hits milestone with 200,000 businesses using Lipa na Mpesa

Staff WriterOctober 9, 2020

Safaricom has hit a milestone with 200,000 businesses using their Lipa na M-PESA payment service. Lipa na M-PESA is a mobile payment service that enables busine...

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Bold plan challenges FMCG giants P&G & Unilever to help end extreme poverty 

Samson NderiOctober 7, 2020

So what does it take to close the gap between 736 million people living in extreme poverty around the world and the $36 trillion spent on consumer products each...

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How to pay for Showmax with M-Pesa & save 50%

Staff WriterOctober 7, 2020

Video on demand service, Showmax, has a wide array of content for its customers that includes both local and international TV shows and movies. It also has live...

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realme C15 hot sale launched with customers receiving free realme Buds Q

Staff WriterOctober 2, 2020

realme has announced a hot sale for its recently launched smartphone, the realme 15, which will see customers enjoying amazing offers. The sale will be on Ki...

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The Tecno Spark 5 Pro is now available on pre-order

Samson NderiOctober 1, 2020

Tecno has announced that the Spark 5 Pro will be launched in the country soon. However, you have the chance to pre order it until October 6th. This follows the ...

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Safaricom Foundation donates medical equipment to health centres in Bomet, Trans-Nzoia and Kericho

Samson NderiSeptember 23, 2020

The Safaricom Foundation has donated medical equipment to five health facilities in Bomet, Trans-Nzoia and Kericho under its Ndoto Zetu initiative. In Bomet,...

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Tecno Camon 16 Premier: unboxing and first impressions

Samson NderiSeptember 22, 2020

The Tecno Camon 16 Premier is the latest version of the Camon series of phones that has been launched in the Kenyan market. The Camon series has been touted as ...

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How Dstv customers can get a 50% discount on Showmax standard

Staff WriterSeptember 21, 2020

Video on demand service, Showmax, has announced that some customers of DStv will be able to able to add Showmax Standard to their bill at a 50% discount. If ...

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Infinix Zero 8 Camera Review: impressive 6 camera setup

Staff WriterSeptember 14, 2020

The Infinix Zero 8 smartphone packs a punch and it runs on Android v10 operating system. It is powered by an Octa core (2.05 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2 GHz,...

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Infinix Zero 8 Review: Mid-range phone that over delivers

Richard MureithiSeptember 14, 2020

Consumer electronics company, Infinix, recently launched the Infinix Zero 8 smartphone in the Kenyan market. This flagship device is different design wise and t...

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LG launches a commercial laundry service in Buruburu

Samson NderiSeptember 10, 2020

LG Electronics has today launched its first commercial laundry Reference store in Buruburu. The Reference store is designed to provide customers business ideas ...

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Remy Martin teams up with King Kaka in new campaign

Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2020

Premium cognac brand Remy Martin has announced that it has partnered with Kenyan musician King Kaka in a new brand campaign. The new campaign is dubbed TEAM ...

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Safaricom’s Ndoto Zetu supports projects in Kwale & Kilifi with Ksh. 800,000 donation

Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2020

Safaricom Foundation’s Ndoto Zetu initiative has supported projects in Kwale and Kilifi to the tune of Ksh. 800,000. The foundation has provided funding to s...

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10 business ideas that you can start with little capital

Faith WambuiSeptember 8, 2020

Starting a business is a good way to escape poverty and become your own boss. As unemployment rate soars due to the current pandemic, most people are looking t...

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Tecno Mobile has launched the Camon 16 Premier

Samson NderiSeptember 4, 2020

Tecno Mobile launched the Camon 16 Premier yesterday in the first AR online launch. The launch was under  the theme ‘Break to the Next Level’. The Camon 16 c...

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Agnes Gathaiya is the new head of Google in East Africa

Staff WriterSeptember 2, 2020

Google has announced that it has appointed Agnes Gathaiya as its new country director for its East Africa business. Agnes replaces Charles Mutoro who has seg...

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CredoLab has raised USD 7 Million in a series A round of funding to expand its market reach in Africa

Samson NderiSeptember 2, 2020

CredoLab which is a developer of bank-grade digital credit scorecards based on smartphone metadata which launched in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, last year...

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