Equity shareholders approve Ksh. 15B dividends & formation of health insurance subsidiary at AGM

Grace MathekaJuly 2, 2024

Equity Group recently held its 20th Annual General Meeting as the shareholders voted in favor of all proposals by the Board of Directors with a large majority t...

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Mastercard Foundation launches Ksh 16B Fund to support SMEs across Africa

Grace MathekaJuly 2, 2024

The Mastercard Foundation has launched its Ksh 16 billion (USD 126 million) Fund for Resilience and Prosperity to support SMEs in agriculture, climate adaptatio...

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Kenya’s Plas Tech among startups selected to receive Ksh 7M for blue & green economy projects

Grace MathekaJuly 2, 2024

BFA Global, FSD Africa, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have announced the selection of ten startups as part of the Africa Blue Wa...

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Kenya Power receives 2 electric Mahindra XUV400 cars from Simba Corp

Grace MathekaJuly 2, 2024

Simba Corporation has delivered the first of the all-electric Mahindra XUV400 Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV) to Kenya Power. The two electric vehicles are par...

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Martine Valcine is the new IFC Country manager for Rwanda, Tanzania & Uganda

Grace MathekaJuly 2, 2024

IFC has announced the appointment of Martine Valcin as its new Country Manager for Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda, effective July 1, 2024. For her new role, Valcin...

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Antony Ambugo is the new WSUP country manager for Kenya

Grace MathekaJuly 2, 2024

Antony Ambugo has been appointed as the new country manager for Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP). WSUP is an international non-profit specialized ...

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KQ named Best Airline Staff Service in Africa at the 2024 World Airline Awards

Grace MathekaJuly 2, 2024

Kenya Airways (KQ) has been named the Best Airline Staff Service in Africa at the 2024 World Airline Awards. The Awards ceremony was held at the Fairmont Windso...

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Busu Naturals & Timao among 5 finalists for Visa’s She’s Next Kenya Grant competition

Grace MathekaJuly 2, 2024

Digital Payments company Visa has announced the top five finalists for the inaugural She's Next Kenya program. After a rigorous selection process from over 2,30...

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Ghana set to host the 2024 Green Film Festival on October 11-12

Grace MathekaJuly 2, 2024

Ghana's capital Accra is set to host the inaugural Green Film Festival (GFF) from October 11th to 12th this year across multiple locations in the city. The two-...

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Huawei Digitruck trains 221 youth on digital skills in Trans Nzoia County

Grace MathekaJuly 2, 2024

Two hundred and twenty-one young people from Trans N'zoia County recently graduated from ICT courses offered by Huawei under its Huawei DigiTruck initiative. Th...

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Evolution of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Series

Staff WriterJuly 2, 2024

Foldable phone technology, once a figment of science fiction, has rapidly become a significant milestone in the evolution of the mobile industry. Samsung, a pio...

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Jambojet officially launches direct flights between Mombasa and Zanzibar

Samson NderiJuly 2, 2024

Jambojet has announced the launch of a direct flight route from Zanzibar to Mombasa as part of a strategic investment in the aviation sector. The inaugural fli...

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NCBA fully acquires AIG Kenya

Samson NderiJuly 1, 2024

NCBA Group PLC has announced 100% acquisition of AIG Kenya Insurance Company Limited (AIG Kenya) as a strategy to strengthen its position in the financial servi...

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Nokia 3210; Your pathway to a digital detox

Samson NderiJuly 1, 2024

We live in a time when people have become so attached to their smartphones that many of us are unable to function without them. Smartphones have become a necess...

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What does BANT mean and what is its use

Staff WriterJuly 1, 2024

Identifying potential clients and closing deals efficiently is critical in the competitive world of sales. Sales professionals often rely on targeted methodolog...

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5 tips to help you climb in Apex Legends Ranked Mode

Staff WriterJune 30, 2024

Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a rookie just dipping your toes into the world of Apex Legends, we've all felt the thrill and frustration of Ranked Mode. I...

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How to win a trip to the Paris Olympics with Visa & Safaricom M-PESA

James WamathaiJune 28, 2024

The sports spectacle that it the Olympics is back this year with the Paris 2024 Olympic Games being held from Friday, 26 July 2024, to Sunday, 11 August 2024, ...

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Airbus study identifies key unserved routes to boost air travel in Africa

Staff WriterJune 28, 2024

Airbus the plane manufacturer has released an analysis detailing several key unserved African routes which could provide greater connectivity for travellers, dr...

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The 5G Revolution: The Future of Connectivity

Staff WriterJune 28, 2024

The advent 5G technology marks a significant leap in the realm of telecommunications, promising faster speeds, lower latency, and unprecedented connectivity. ...

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HMD Pulse Pro hits the Kenyan market

Samson NderiJune 28, 2024

HMD launched the Pulse Family smartphones in the Kenyan market in April this year. The launch was filled with excitement and anticipation for the unveiling of t...

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Carole Wamuyu Wainaina appointed to Mastercard Foundation Board of Directors

Grace MathekaJune 27, 2024

The Mastercard Foundation has announced the appointment of Carole Wamuyu Wainaina to its Board of Directors. Carole is an experienced business leader with 35 ye...

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Kenya’s Megagas Alternative Energy among 3 startups selected for Ksh 3.8M ISHOW Grant

Grace MathekaJune 26, 2024

Megagas Alternative Energy Enterprise is among three winners selected by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) at the 2024 ASME Innovation Showcas...

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Urgent Concerns Regarding Internet Shutdown in Kenya during the #RejectFinanceBill2024 demonstrations.

Staff WriterJune 26, 2024

We, the undersigned, express deep concerns about the Internet shutdown in Kenya. Despite assurances on Monday, June 24th, from the Communications Authority of ...

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NCBA Bank; Changing the lives of women and the youth for the better

Samson NderiJune 26, 2024

Women and the youth constitute a majority of the world’s population; however, we often find that a good number of them especially in the African continent are n...

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Sports betting in Kenya: Socio-economic impact, benefits, and challenges

Staff WriterJune 25, 2024

Sports betting in Kenya has experienced rapid growth in recent times. The country's love for sports like football and the accessibility to technology has genera...

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How to enjoy the Olympics Games in style with Visa & its partners

James WamathaiJune 25, 2024

The Olympics Games are the epitome of sports, giving us the viewers a show of a lifetime every 4 years. It is everyone's dream to watch the Olympics Games li...

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Air France to launch flights from Paris to Kilimanjaro in November

Grace MathekaJune 25, 2024

Air France has introduced flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, beginning November 18, 2024. The launch of the new route comes at a tim...

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Bolt customers raise Ksh 10M to support flood victims in Kenya

Grace MathekaJune 25, 2024

Bolt has announced that the target to raise Ksh 10 million to assist flood victims in Kenya was achieved. By riding on the Bolt platform using the Flood Assist ...

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LG to train 37,000 people on its HVAC system in 2024

Staff WriterJune 25, 2024

LG has announced that it will be training 37,000 individuals globally, on its Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems this year. This is in a ...

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Afro-pop star Teni collaborates with Bien for ‘Malaika’ remix

Grace MathekaJune 24, 2024

Afro-pop singer Teni has announced the release of a remix for her inspirational anthem, Malaika. The song was originally produced by Genio Bambino, and is a sta...

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Dr Samuel Gitonga is the fourth Ksh. 1M winner in the Kachingching Na Coke promotion

James WamathaiJune 24, 2024

Dr. Samuel Gitonga Arithi is the fourth winner of Ksh. 1 million in the KachingChing Na Coke national promotion by Coca-Cola Kenya. Dr. Samuel is the fourth ...

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Preserving Digital Rights and Economic Prosperity: A Call Against Internet Shutdowns in Kenya during #RejectTheFinanceBill2024 picketing

Staff WriterJune 24, 2024

We strongly urge the Kenyan government to refrain from enforcing any Internet shutdowns or information controls in response to the ongoing protests against the ...

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KPC commissions Ksh. 5 million Ukuu Dispensary in Meru

Grace MathekaJune 22, 2024

Kenya Pipeline Company’s philanthropic arm, the KPC Foundation, has opened a new healthcare facility, Ukuu Dispensary, in Nkuene Ward, Meru County. The facility...

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Hennesy partners with Mitchell & Ness to release new capsule collection

Grace MathekaJune 22, 2024

Hennessy in collaboration with Mitchell & Ness have released a limited-edition capsule collection celebrating their love for basketball culture. The new col...

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Samsung to use the Galaxy S24 to livestream the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony

Staff WriterJune 21, 2024

Samsung which is a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner has announced its plans alongside the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Olympic Broadcasting...

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From Analog to Digital: The evolution of mobile phone technology

Staff WriterJune 21, 2024

Communication around the world has been a tale of change, a change that has never stopped unfolding. Since the days of using messengers, drums, and smoke sig...

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Fidelity Shield Insurance launches My Afya Shield a health coverage product

Staff WriterJune 21, 2024

Fidelity Shield Insurance has announced the launch of My Afya Shield, a pioneering health coverage product designed to transform healthcare access in Kenya. Th...

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Watu partners with stakeholders to address Boda Boda Theft in Taita Taveta

Samson NderiJune 20, 2024

Watu has partnered with various stakeholders in Taita Taveta County to address the escalating cases of motorbike (boda boda) theft. The stakeholders include the...

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Mercedes Benz 2024 models: E-300, E-200, and C180 launched in Kenya

Samson NderiJune 20, 2024

CFAO Mobility Kenya has announced that they have launched three new Mercedes Benz 2024 models i.e. E-300, E-200, and C180. Mercedes-Benz E 300 The Mercedes-Be...

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Airtel Kenya opens new customer care shop in Mandera town

Grace MathekaJune 20, 2024

Airtel Kenya has launched a new customer care shop in Mandera town, in line with its ongoing network expansion strategy across the country. The new shop, which ...

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Kenyan PR company Engage BCW rebrands to Engage after global merger

Samson NderiJune 20, 2024

Award winning Kenyan PR company Engage BCW has announced that it has rebranded and will now be called Engage effective June 14, 2024. The company was establishe...

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Smirnoff hosts 12th edition of Unleash Your Edge Fiesta in Mtwapa

Makena Ndung'uJune 20, 2024

Smirnoff hosted the 12th edition of the Unleash Your Edge Fiesta event in Mtwapa town on Saturday 15th June, 2024. The event was hosted under the aegis of the S...

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