New report by Standard Chartered predicts Africa’s total exports will reach $952 billion by 2035

Gladys WamuyuOctober 13, 2023

Standard Chartered has published its Future of Trade: Africa report, highlighting the outlook for African trade and providing a view of the African Continental ...

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Bolt reaffirms its long term commitment in Kenya, ensuring uninterrupted operations

Gladys WamuyuOctober 13, 2023

In response to the ongoing conversations on their licence renewal, Bolt has affirmed its commitment to the Kenyan market. Last year Bolt was issued with a Tr...

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KCB RFC ready to defend title at Floodlit rugby tournament

Gladys WamuyuOctober 13, 2023

KCB RFC Head Coach Curtis Olago has expressed confidence ahead of the Floodlit Rugby Tournament set to kick off on October 14, 2023, at the Impala Club. The ...

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Tusker Oktobafest East Africa edition artistes line-up named

Gladys WamuyuOctober 13, 2023

The artist line-up for East Africa’s beer festival, Tusker Oktobafest, has been named unveiling the line-up of artistes that will perform in South Sudan, Tanzan...

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Visa signs with CAF, until 2026, as the official payment partner for AFCON tournaments

Gladys WamuyuOctober 13, 2023

Visa has announced the renewal of its partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) until 2026. This establishes Visa as the exclusive digital pa...

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Maryanne Imani Launches “Freedom Lounge”, a journey of healing YouTube

Gladys WamuyuOctober 13, 2023

Musician Maryanne Imani has embarked on a groundbreaking endeavor with the launch of "Freedom Lounge." With the tagline " healing together" This transformative ...

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Elizabeth Mwangi & inDrive Aurora Tech Award inspires St. Aloysius Gonzaga girls on UN’s Day of the Girl Child

Gladys WamuyuOctober 13, 2023

To commemorate the UN’s International Day of the Girl Child, and to shine a light on the immense potential of girls as drivers of progress and change globally, ...

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SecondSTAX partners with Nigerian Exchange Limited to drive institutional investment from across Africa into Nigeria’s capital markets

Gladys WamuyuOctober 13, 2023

SecondSTAX has announced a new partnership with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) that will enable institutional investors from across Africa to directly inve...

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Makini Schools upgrade tech-enabled learning to ensure quality education for students

Gladys WamuyuOctober 13, 2023

The ADvTECH Group announced the upcoming upgrade of Makini Schools’ ICT infrastructure to ensure tech-enabled learning as a next phase in the firm’s continuing ...

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USAID urges financial institutions to bridge the funding gap in Northern Kenya

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

Public, private, and development sector actors gathered in Nairobi for the Northern Kenya Impact Investment Conference where financiers and investors pledged th...

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Slowli unveils flagship store & exclusive 100% Made in Kenya Collection

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

Slowli has announced the opening of its inaugural flagship store at the Village Market in Nairobi. The brand has embarked on a journey to source all raw mate...

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Trade association, RIKE, launched to represent the recorded music industry in Kenya

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

The Recording Industry of Kenya (RIKE), an association representing the recorded music industry in the country, has officially been launched in Kenya. Registere...

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Partners donate Ksh. 178M to the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon

Makena Ndung'uOctober 12, 2023

The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon has received over Ksh. 178 million in support ahead of the race which is set to take place on 29th October 2023. This...

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6 benefits of using Airtel Money

Makena Ndung'uOctober 12, 2023

Airtel Money is a mobile money platform offered by Kenyan telecommunications company, Airtel Kenya. It allows customers to make payments and offer a wide ran...

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National dialogue on the health workforce for UHC: Why Wanjiku must remain the true North

Staff WriterOctober 12, 2023

Barely a year into office, the Government established the Kenya Health Human Resource Advisory Council (KHHRAC), a state corporation under the Health Act of 201...

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KEPSA & Konza to explore investment expansion initiatives in Kenya

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) paid a visit to Konza Technopolis, in an event aimed at providing first-hand experience of the progress and status of ...

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Laxmanbhai appointed to construct Tatu City business district infrastructure

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

Tatu City has appointed Laxmanbhai Construction Limited to complete the first phase of infrastructure and public realm works for Tatu Central, the new business ...

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The Crawford International School Student game jam 2023 to be on Oct 26-29

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

Crawford International School has announced the upcoming 2nd annual student Game Jam this month from Thursday 26 to Saturday 29. The e-gaming event brings to...

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Gates Foundation to invest in mRNA vaccine research & manufacturing in Africa

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

At the 2023 Grand Challenges Annual Meeting, Bill Gates, Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, announced new investments to advance access to mRN...

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11 African startups for first Google Africa AI First Accelerator program

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

Google today unveiled the first cohort for its Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First program. The 11 startups, picked from a vast pool of innovative tale...

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Keringet by Coca-Cola relaunches & unveils new look

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

Coca-Cola has announced plans to capture a larger share of the premium mineral water market in Kenya by launching a new brand identity for its premium water bra...

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How to apply for the Ericsson Gen-E Graduate Program in Africa

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

Ericsson has launched its Gen-E Graduate Program in the Middle East and Africa region to provide young talents world-class learning and career development oppor...

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Konza & Special Economic Zone Authority explore ways to Kenya’s economic growth

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

Konza Technopolis welcomed the Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) Board members and management team at Konza Technopolis to review the developments at Konz...

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LG Electronics & Kenya Red Cross partner in blood donation drive

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

LG Electronics has partnered with the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) and Kenya Tissue and Transplant Authority (KTTA) to address the increased blood shortage in...

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Kenya Airways wins two awards for piloting Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

Kenya Airways (KQ), has been awarded the Best Innovation and the Most Impactful Breakthrough awards for being the first African carrier to pioneer use of Sustai...

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DTB donates sustainable menstrual kits to girls in Kilifi County

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), through its flagship, #AchieveMoreGirl initiative, has provided over 1,100 girls from Kilifi County with access to quality reusable me...

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SATO awarded in fast company’s 2023 Brands that matter list

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

SATO has been listed in the Fast Company’s Brands That Matter 2023 list. SATO is a social business that empowers people to live a better life through innovat...

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IFC & Proparco to fund the construction of Inzovu Mall in Rwanda

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

IFC and French development finance institution, Proparco, have announced a financing agreement with Groupe Duval to develop a climate-smart, mixed-use property ...

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Russia & South Africa to promote joint initiatives to control international monopolies

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

The Seventeenth annual competition Law, Economics & Policy conference took place on 28 and 29 September in Johannesburg, and it announced that Russia and So...

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KEBS executives appointed to the International Standardization Committee

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has announced two new executives to the International Standardization Committee (ISO). These appointments are testament to KEBS...

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Smile Train launches training in paediatric anaesthesia in Africa

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

Smile Train has launched the Paediatric Anaesthesia Training in Africa (PATA) program in partnership with The ELMA Foundation and Vanderbilt University Medical ...

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AGRA & CGA partner to promote regenerative agriculture ahead of Oct-Dec 2023 rains

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

AGRA in partnership with the Cereal Growers Association (CGA) hosted a pre-planning preparation forum with key stakeholders to reinforce regenerative agricultur...

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Mabati Rolling Mills hosts a photography workshop to empower future generations’ storytelling through Art

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM) have partnered with photographer Tatiana Karanja to host a workshop for students at the KWS Nairobi Safari Walk. The company, a me...

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Mastercard & Equity Bank partner to improve financial inclusion in Uganda

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

Mastercard and Equity Bank Uganda signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to improve financial inclusion for digitally excluded individuals, communities, and...

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The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town opens in Zanzibar

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town has recently opened in the heart of Zanzibar’s ancient city. It is an interesting new gastronomic marvel enticing the palate...

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Kenyan filmmakers, Nduruka Njoroge & Sally Ngoiri, selected to join the DFMI Business Lab

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

After receiving a record number of applications for the third edition of the DFMI Business Lab, the Durban FilmMart Institute is pleased to announce 35 particip...

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Kenya Power plans to clear electricity connection backlog in 90 days

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

Kenya Power is implementing a Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) to fast-track meter installation for new connections across the country. Speaking at Stima Plaza...

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Old Mutual opens 2nd Integrated Financial Services branch

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

Old Mutual Kenya has opened its second Integrated Financial Service (IFS) branch in the Central Business District, Kimathi Street. This is part of the company’s...

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The KAM Changamka Kenya Shopping Festival 2023 will be on Oct 31-Nov 4

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has today launched the 6th edition of the Changamka Shopping Festival set to take place in Nairobi at the Kenyatta ...

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Africa Blue Wave, a $1 million initiative, launched to support African tech startups

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

BFA Global, FSD Africa, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have launched the Africa Blue Wave, a $1 million initiative to support tec...

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Zamara calls for more collaboration to strengthen social security in the region

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

Financial services firm, Zamara has called on stakeholders in social security to be more innovative and inclusive to enhance and deepen social security in the r...

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Xecure app launched to prevent phone theft, help catch phone thieves

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

The rampant rise in phone theft incidents has prompted the development of Xecure, a mobile security app boasting a range of features. With smartphones increasin...

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