Sachit Shah’s rare 1928 Durant makes entry for the 2024 Africa Concours d’Elegance in Nairobi

Grace MathekaSeptember 10, 2024

A rare 1928 Durant car made in America is the latest entry for the 2024 Africa Concours d’Elegance, entered by Sachit Shah. The Durant will be driven along the ...

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Field secures USD 11M funding to launch maternal mortality crisis tech service in Africa

Grace MathekaSeptember 10, 2024

Field, a healthtech company, has launched a route-to-market service that will introduce emerging therapies to tackle the urgency of maternal mortality, newborn ...

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TLcom to host the Africa Tech Female Founder Summit this October in Nairobi

Grace MathekaSeptember 10, 2024

TLcom Capital has announced its 6th edition of the Africa Tech Female Founder Summit, slated for 15th October in Nairobi. The Summit is Africa’s largest gatheri...

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DTB opens new branch in Bondo in its expansion drive

Grace MathekaSeptember 10, 2024

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has officially opened a new branch in Bondo, Siaya County. The opening is part of its continued local expansion drive aimed at expandin...

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British Council to host its New Directions conference in Nairobi on 24-26 Sept

Grace MathekaSeptember 10, 2024

The British Council has announced it will for the first time, host its flagship New Directions Conference in Nairobi from 24th to 26th September, 2024. This is ...

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Kenya’s Tony Koros among four African screenwriters selected for AuthenticA Series Lab

Grace MathekaSeptember 10, 2024

Four African screenwriters; Talemwa Pius from Uganda, Aden Abebe from Ethiopia, Tony Koros from Kenya and, Mlilo Mpondo from South Africa, have been selected fo...

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Fortified Whole Grain Alliance launches in Rwanda in bid to boost sustainable food systems

Grace MathekaSeptember 10, 2024

The Fortified Whole Grain Alliance (FWGA) has been officially launched, with a new goal of reaching 10 million people across Kenya, Rwanda, Benin, Burundi, Egyp...

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King Kanja collaborates with Bien, Okello Max & Bobby V for new single ‘Leo’

Grace MathekaSeptember 10, 2024

Kenyan singer King Kanja has teamed up with Bien, Okello Max, and American R&B star Bobby V to release Leo, an Amapiano-pop single. The song is produced by ...

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Nigeria’s Affiong Williams emerges as the winner of the 2024 WAYA Awards

Grace MathekaSeptember 10, 2024

AGRA has announced six winners of the 2024 Women Agri-preneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA) held during the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum). This year’s WAYA...

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KLM adds the Airbus A321neo to its fleet to replace Boeing 737s

Grace MathekaSeptember 10, 2024

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has unveiled its first Airbus A321neo, in its journey to replace its Boeing 737 fleet with cleaner, less noisy, and more efficient airc...

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Sarova Hotels & Resorts commemorates 50 years in Kenya

Grace MathekaSeptember 9, 2024

Sarova Hotels & Resorts recently hosted a dinner to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year in Nairobi. Since its inception in April 1974 with the opening ...

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Isuzu EA Foundation hands over 52,000 seedlings to the community in Murang’a

Grace MathekaSeptember 9, 2024

Isuzu East Africa Foundation has handed over a tree nursery in Aberdares, Kiamuturi, Murang’a County to the community. This is part of Isuzu EA’s environmental ...

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REMA to headline EABL’s whisky & culture Festival on September 28

Grace MathekaSeptember 7, 2024

EABL's whiskey and culture festival, Walker Town, has announced that Afrobeats star REMA will headline the opening day of Walker Town Nairobi edition on Septemb...

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ICT Authority partners with KeNIC to enhance adoption of ICT Standards & .Ke domains

Grace MathekaSeptember 6, 2024

The ICT Authority has signed an MoU with the Kenya Network Information Center (KeNIC) to enhance the adoption of ICT standards and enhance the use of .ke domain...

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Bolt awards 350 drivers in its Drive for a Prize campaign

Grace MathekaSeptember 6, 2024

Bolt has rewarded more than 350 of its top-performing driver-partners for their dedication and exceptional service as part of its driver reward campaign. The ce...

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Singer Groovy Jo releases new single ‘On My Own’ in collaboration with Aurie

Grace MathekaSeptember 6, 2024

Upcoming rapper and lyricist Groovy Jo has announced the release of On My Own, a collaborative project with singer-songwriter, recording, and performing artist ...

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Kepher Okoth is the grand winner in the Safaricom Shinda Mamilii promotion

Staff WriterSeptember 6, 2024

Kepher Okoth Ooko from Migori County has been announced as the grand winner of KES 5 million in the Safaricom “Shine Kenya Shinda Mamilii Kama Bingwa” promotion...

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Partnership Africa agency makes significant strides one year since inception

Grace MathekaSeptember 6, 2024

The Partnership Africa has made a name for themselves in the marketing and communication market in Kenya, only one year since its inception. The audacious attit...

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ChitChat partners with Mastercard launch virtual debit cards

Grace MathekaSeptember 6, 2024

ChitChat has announced a partnership with Mastercard to introduce new virtual debit cards. The collaboration will enable users access to a one-stop shop where t...

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AstraZeneca partners with Tricog Health and KCS to promote AI-Powered heart failure screening

Staff WriterSeptember 6, 2024

AstraZeneca has partnered with Tricog Health, an innovator in AI-driven healthcare solutions, and the Kenya Cardiac Society (KCS) to conduct a groundbreaking st...

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AGRA Africa Agriculture Status Report highlight’s role of SMEs in food security

Grace MathekaSeptember 5, 2024

AGRA has launched its 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report titled Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa. The report provides ...

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Java House launches the Kuza Mentorship Program to commemorate 25 years

Grace MathekaSeptember 5, 2024

Java House has launched the Kuza Mentorship Program, as part of their 25th anniversary celebrations held at Gatina Primary School in Dagoretti North, Nairobi. ...

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Mastercard Foundation to host convention on education & women’s empowerment in Africa at UNGA 79

Grace MathekaSeptember 5, 2024

The Mastercard Foundation has announced that it will be hosting two events at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) on September 22,...

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MANSA partners with Bitmama to boost cross-border payments in Africa

Grace MathekaSeptember 5, 2024

MANSA has partnered with blockchain payment platform Bitmama to improve cross-border payment accessibility in emerging markets, including Africa. Through this p...

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Tanqueray is back as the official experience partner for Nairobi Polo Club

Grace MathekaSeptember 5, 2024

Tanqueray has announced that it has renewed its support of the Nairobi Polo Club’s competition as the experience partner. Nairobi Polo club will be hosting the ...

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EABL hosts fans at the Tusker Ndimu Zest Fest Experience in Nanyuki

Grace MathekaSeptember 5, 2024

EABL recently treated fans to the Tusker Ndimu Zest Fest at the Moran Lounge in Nanyuki. Fans at the event experienced an epic night of music, dance, and unforg...

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M-PESA Foundation to pay Ksh. 6.4 Million in taxes as Tax Appeals Tribunal dismisses appeal

Grace MathekaSeptember 5, 2024

The Tax Appeals Tribunal has dismissed an appeal by the M-PESA Foundation Charitable Trust (M-PESA Foundation), challenging the decision by KRA to assess and de...

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Kenya Airways revamps its booking platform to enhance customer experience

Grace MathekaSeptember 5, 2024

Kenya Airways (KQ) revamped its online booking platform in a bid to deliver a faster, more intuitive, and user-friendly experience for its customers. Followi...

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Hillary Misoi emerges as the winner of LG Optimism Your Feed Campaign

Staff WriterSeptember 5, 2024

LG has today rewarded five winners of the LG Optimism Your Feed Campaign. The campaign invited participants to create and share moments of everyday optimism on ...

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Absa Bank advanced Ksh. 36.9 Billion in inclusive financing in 2023

Staff WriterSeptember 5, 2024

Absa Bank has indicated that it advanced close to KES 60 billion in sustainable finance in 2023. This figure, contained in the Bank’s Sustainability Report for...

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Medic East Africa & Medlab East Africa are hosting a healthcare exhibition at KICC

Grace MathekaSeptember 5, 2024

Medic East Africa and Medlab East Africa are holding a healthcare convention for more than 200 exhibitors and industry investors at the Kenyatta International C...

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Interswitch partners with Elie Technologies to launch Tumatap contactless payment solution

Grace MathekaSeptember 4, 2024

Interswitch East Africa has announced a strategic partnership with Elie Technologies to unveil an innovative contactless payment solution dubbed Tumatap. The ne...

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CALA hosts forum to equip delegates with strategies to drive food system innovations

Grace MathekaSeptember 4, 2024

The Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) Leadership Forum recently held a forum to equip over 40 delegates with strategies to lead food system innov...

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Michelle Morgan is the new CEO of BM Security

Grace MathekaSeptember 3, 2024

The Board of BM Security has appointed Michelle Morgan as the new CEO, effective 2nd September, 2024. Michelle succeeds Neil Morgan, who has served as the CEO f...

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CAK approves acquisition of Monarch Insurance by Ondoba Ltd

Grace MathekaSeptember 3, 2024

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has approved a 51% acquisition of Monarch Insurance by a consortium of three companies. The approval has been granted u...

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President Ruto appoints SRC, IPOA, CAJ & NGEC selection panels

Grace MathekaSeptember 3, 2024

President William Ruto has appointed selection panels to recruit new commissioners for various constitutional commissions and independent offices. These incl...

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DTB is now a signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Banking

Grace MathekaSeptember 3, 2024

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) franchises in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda have signed the UN Principles for Responsible Banking, a framework for a sustainable banking i...

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Lake Turkana Wind Power sustainability report shows reduced carbon emissions

Grace MathekaSeptember 3, 2024

Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) recently launched its 2023 Sustainability Report. The report highlights LTWP's contributions to Kenya's economy, energy sector, e...

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Sunlight introduces financial literacy campaign for women entrepreneurs

Grace MathekaSeptember 3, 2024

Sunlight has unveiled a financial literacy empowerment program dubbed Shika More Na Sunlight at the Gikomba market in Nairobi. The campaign is aimed at equippin...

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Ethiopia’s Ruth Girmay named the 2024 Most Commendable Designer at the 2024 Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase

Grace MathekaSeptember 3, 2024

Ruth Girmay from Ethiopia has been awarded the Most Commendable Award at the Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase 2024 for the second consecutive year. Her inn...

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Absa Bank strengthens its corporate banking with more personalized solutions

Grace MathekaSeptember 3, 2024

Absa Bank Kenya is making a move to enhance its Corporate and Investment Banking offering in the market. The new strategy aims to provide more personalized solu...

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Olivier Sabrie is now the CEO for East Africa & Group MD of Rubis Energy Kenya

Grace MathekaSeptember 3, 2024

Rubis Energy has appointed Olivier Sabrié as the CEO for East Africa and Group Managing Director of RUBiS Energy Kenya. Mr. Sabrié succeeds Jean-Christian Berge...

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