Kenya’s Zuri Health & Damu Sasa among African startups to receive Ksh. 6M from i3 health startup support initiative

Samson NderiSeptember 26, 2022

Investing in Innovation (i3), an African support initiative for African health supply chain startups, has announced its first cohort of 30 companies. The select...

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Samsung is attracting gamers with new Tv innovations

Staff WriterSeptember 26, 2022

According to a statistic report by PwC, the market value of social online games in Kenya has been rising from approximately $34 million in 2019 to $55 million i...

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Equity has planted 19 million trees in Kenya as part of its efforts to conserve the environment

Samson NderiSeptember 26, 2022

Equity Group through its CSR arm, Equity Group Foundation (EGF), has planted 19 million trees in a bid to conserve the environment. The aim is also to help tack...

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Microsoft & African Development Bank expand partnership to support youth entrepreneurs in Africa

Samson NderiSeptember 26, 2022

Microsoft has announced the expansion of its partnership with the African Development Bank to support Africa’s youth entrepreneurs. This will be under the bank’...

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Sendy partners with Meta in a bid to offer training to SMEs in Kenya & Nigeria

Staff WriterSeptember 26, 2022

Sendy has partnered with Meta through the Innovation Growth Hub (IGHub) to offer free training for SMEs on how to grow their business. Through the Meta Boost t...

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Liz Aluvanze appointed as CEO by Kenya Association of Air Operators

Samson NderiSeptember 26, 2022

Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) has announced that it has appointed Engineer Liz Aluvanze as the new CEO. This follows the retirement of Col. (Rtd) E....

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Lavington Rotary Eco Club hosts charity run in honour of Prof. Wangari Maathai

Samson NderiSeptember 26, 2022

The Lavington Rotary Eco Club hosted the annual Rotary charity run in memory of Kenyan conservationist, the late Prof. Wangari Maathai in Muguga Forest. The ...

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Second International Conference on Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution hosted in Nairobi

Samson NderiSeptember 26, 2022

The Kenya chapter of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Kenya) recently hosted the second International Conference on Arbitration and Alternative Disput...

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Preyé is Spotify’s Fresh Finds Africa artist for September

Samson NderiSeptember 26, 2022

Nigerian independent artist Preyé has been selected as Spotify's Fresh Finds Africa artist for the month of September. Launched in March 2022, Fresh Finds Af...

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5 Kenyans among 100 Global winners in the RISE program by Schmidt Futures

Samson NderiSeptember 26, 2022

Schmidt Futures, in partnership with the Rhodes Trust, have today announced the second cohort of 100 Rise Global Winners, five of whom are Kenyans. Rise is a...

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Somerset Westview Nairobi introduces Sip, Eat and Paint Sunday Brunch at Ksh. 4,000

James WamathaiSeptember 26, 2022

Somerset Westview Nairobi has introduced Sip, Eat and Paint, Sunday Brunch targeting families and other individuals in Nairobi. The brunch will be available ...

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Google Pay is now available as a payment method on Flutterwave

Samir DaveSeptember 26, 2022

Flutterwave has announced that Google Pay, a mobile payment service developed by Google, is now available as a payment method on its platform. As part of thi...

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Kenya’s David Daballen is a finalist for the Tusk Award for Conservation in Africa

Samson NderiSeptember 26, 2022

The Tusk Award for Conservation in Africa has announced this year's finalists as the awards enter their 10th year of celebrating African conservation leaders. ...

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Deadline for acquiring new ETR devices extended to November 30th

Staff WriterSeptember 26, 2022

The Kenya Revenue Authority has indicated that it has it has pushed the deadline for the acquisition of the new ETR machines from 30th September to 30th Novembe...

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Back to school has now been made easy with Equity Bank

Staff WriterSeptember 26, 2022

The Back-to-school season can be a hectic period for parents, guardians, and students as they prepare to do their back-to-school shopping and make payments for ...

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LG has taken gaming experience to the next level with their OLED Gaming Monitor

Staff WriterSeptember 26, 2022

Gaming as we know it has changed, each day comes with new trends, putting developers on their toes trying to catch up with the fast-changing tech world. The cu...

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Solve Kenya acquires Ksh. 780 Million for onward lending to SMEs

Staff WriterSeptember 23, 2022

Solve Kenya has attracted over Sh.780 million of pre-approved credit lines through its partnership with participating financial institutions to lend to over 100...

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KCB recognized as the best bank in sustainable finance by Kenya Bankers Association

Staff WriterSeptember 23, 2022

KCB has been named the Best Bank in Sustainable Finance by the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) in the Sustainable Finance Initiative (SFI) Catalyst Awards. ...

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Tecno Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition unboxing and first impressions

Eugene OkumuSeptember 23, 2022

Tecno launched the Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition in the Kenyan market earlier this month. It is the latest phone in the Camon 19 series with the others being th...

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itel Kenya donates libraries & educational materials to Meru Primary School

Samson NderiSeptember 23, 2022

itel Kenya has donated mobile libraries and educational materials to Meru Primary School as part of their ongoing Love Always On CSR initiative. itel donated...

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KEBS temporarily suspends 10 cooking oils from the market over quality issues

Staff WriterSeptember 23, 2022

Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has in a letter to retailers indicated that it has withdrawn 10 cooking oils and fat brands from the market. The suspension ...

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Kenya’s McRae Kimathi, Hamza Anwar, Jeremiah Wahome & Maxine Wahome to take part in Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally.

Samson NderiSeptember 22, 2022

Kenyan rally drivers, McRae Kimathi, Hamza Anwar, Jeremiah Wahome and Maxine Wahome will take part in this weekend’s Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally. The 4 dri...

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Governor Sakaja announces annual Nairobi Festival; asks for change of laws to promote creative industry

Samson NderiSeptember 22, 2022

Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced that the Capital City will celebrate an annual Nairobi Festival to celebrate Nairobi’s diverse food, culture and art. The ...

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HACO Industries & University of Nairobi to partner on research and industrial placements

Samson NderiSeptember 22, 2022

HACO Industries and University of Nairobi have announced a new partnership that will see the two organization collaborate on research and industrial placements....

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Standard Chartered has partnered with Strathmore University to launch women in tech mentorship program

Staff WriterSeptember 22, 2022

Standard Chartered in partnership with @iLabAfrica-Strathmore University has launched mentorship program targeting women seeking an entry into careers in Cybers...

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Kenyan TikTokers who are driving inclusivity by promoting sign language

Staff WriterSeptember 22, 2022

The world will be celebrating International Day of Sign Languages on Friday 23 September in a bid to raise awareness around the importance of human rights among...

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KCB shareholders have approved the acquisition of Trust Merchant Bank SA in DRC

Staff WriterSeptember 22, 2022

KCB Group Plc shareholders have approved the proposed acquisition of the DRC-based lender Trust Merchant Bank SA (TMB) during an Extra Ordinary General Meeting ...

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Vanessa Nakate, a climate activist among winners of the 2022 Goalkeepers Global Goals Awards

Staff WriterSeptember 22, 2022

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced the winners of its Goalkeepers Global Goals Awards. The foundation recognized the work of four remarkable ...

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How Tecno managed to win the iF Design Award with the CAMON 19 series

Staff WriterSeptember 22, 2022

Nowadays, cutting-edge technology is still the best-selling point for smartphone manufacturers. However, beyond this, differentiated and stylish design is gradu...

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Old Kenyan passports will not be operational after November 30 2022

Samson NderiSeptember 22, 2022

The Directorate of Immigration Services has announced that old Kenyan passports will not be operational after November 30, 2022. This is the fifth time that ...

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Family Bank appointed by CDSC as a Central Depository Agent

Samson NderiSeptember 22, 2022

The Central Depository and Settlement Corporation (CDSC) has announced that it has appointed Family Bank Limited as a Central Depository Agent (CDA) and as a se...

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Allianz completes acquisition of majority stake in Jubilee’s general insurance business in East Africa

Samson NderiSeptember 22, 2022

Allianz and Jubilee Holdings Limited have announced the completion of the previously signed agreement with Allianz. Allianz has become the majority sharehold...

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Chief Nyamweya launches Trust, a novel & motion comic, that imagines an alternative African future

Samson NderiSeptember 22, 2022

Freehand Studio has announced that it has released TRUST, a graphic novel, motion comic and NFT collection created by Chief Nyamweya, Anne Connelly and Sarah Ma...

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Bien, Aaron Rimbui, Tanasha Donna & Nikita Kering among nominees in AFRIMA 2022

Samson NderiSeptember 22, 2022

Bien, Aaron Rimbui, Tanasha Donna, Muthaka, Nikita Kering have been announced as nominees in the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2022. The awards had a reco...

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MentorMe, a mentorship program that seeks to upskill entrepreneurs & job seekers, launched in Kenya

Staff WriterSeptember 21, 2022

MentorMe, a Germany based mentorship programme has been launched in Kenya. This part of a wider initiative to unlock employment and entrepreneurship opportuniti...

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Enterprise security must haves for 2022

Staff WriterSeptember 21, 2022

As the hybrid working world expands beyond the office boundaries and embraces digital it has increased the number of entry points for cybercriminals to expose d...

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The production of The Real Housewives of Nairobi will begin in September

Samson NderiSeptember 21, 2022

Streaming service, Showmax, has announced that the production of The Real Housewives of Nairobi will begin in September 2022. The new TV series is in partnershi...

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African Women Impact Fund has been launched with a USD 60 million commitment

Staff WriterSeptember 21, 2022

African Women Impact Fund (AWIF) Initiative’s has been launched with a commitment of USD 60 million. These funds will provide capital to existing women owners a...

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UN Agencies partners with EABC to train business support organizations on AfCFTA opportunities

Staff WriterSeptember 21, 2022

The International Trade Centre, UN Development Programme and UN Women have partnered with the East African Business Council (EABC) to engage business support or...

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Kenchic opens centre in Kiambu to help farmers prevent poultry disease outbreaks

Samson NderiSeptember 20, 2022

Kenchic has announced that it has opened a poultry center in Kiambu County as part of plans to build a nationwide network to cater to poultry farmers. At the ce...

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OPPO showcases inspirational employee stories through a documentary series

Samson NderiSeptember 20, 2022

Ahead of celebrating 18 years of its existence, OPPO has released a series of short documentaries profiling its employees through the OPPO's Inspiring People se...

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EABL Foundation donates Ksh. 1M for the conservation of Karura Forest

Samson NderiSeptember 20, 2022

EABL Foundation has announced that it has donated Ksh. 1 million for the conservation of Karura Forest as part of its environmental conservation agenda. The ...

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