Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation partners with Wellcome to pledge Ksh. 34 Billion to CEPI in bid to accelerate epidemic preparedness

Grace MathekaJanuary 20, 2022

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has in partnership with Wellcome pledged a total of Ksh. 34 billion (USD 150 million) to the Coalition for Epidemic Prepar...

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PwC Global CEO survey unveils a rise in CEO optimism for global economic growth

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2022

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, CEOs continued to face pressure in many parts of the world, including Africa. Other challenges facing co...

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Samsung launches online brand store for it’s East African consumers

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2022

Samsung Electronics East Africa has in partnership with BrandCart has launched an online brand shop that will focus on the consumer electronics segment. The lau...

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Roots International to hold the Poleni Concert in a bid to celebrate lives lost during the pandemic

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2022

Music promotion company Roots International has announced plans to host condolences concert dubbed the Poleni Concert later this month to stand by who have suff...

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SAP appoints Emmanuel Raptopoulos as the new EMEA South region President

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2022

SAP, an enterprise application software company, has appointed Emmanuel Raptopoulos as the new President for its EMEA South region which covers Southern Europe,...

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Pwani Oil kicks off mentorship program for their National Essay Writing winners

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2022

Pwani Oil products in partnership with Shujaaz, and the Kenya Primary School Headteachers Association (KEPSHA) has begun the 3 month mentorship program for its ...

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Wangui Mbugua has been appointed as the General Manager for Uber Eats in Kenya

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2022

Uber Eats has appointed Wangui (Kui) Mbugua as the General Manager for its Kenya business in a bid to steer growth of delivery services in the country. Her appo...

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I&M Bank rolls out unsecured lending solution in a bid to enhance customer experience

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2022

I&M Bank Kenya has rolled out an unsecured lending solution to ease the process of accessing unsecured loans for its customers through an automated platform...

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Meek Wanga & Doreen Mwirigi among 10 women selected for Ladima Foundation’s ‘Let your voices roar’ animation training

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2022

The Ladima Foundation has announced  the 10 selected East African women including Kenya's Meek Wanga and Doreen Mwirigi who will participate in the Let Your Voi...

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Poa! Internet secures Ksh. 3.2 Billion in series C funding to expand operations across Kenya

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2022

Poa! Internet, an internet service provider (ISP), has received Ksh. 3.2 billion (USD 28 million) in a Series C funding round led by Africa50. Other participant...

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How to manage your money better in 2022

Samson NderiJanuary 19, 2022

There’s no doubt that households will face a number of financial challenges in 2022, from the return of European roaming charges to projected spikes in the cost...

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realme hits 40 million in shipments for its number series smartphones

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2022

realme smartphone brand has hit the 40 million mark in shipments for its number series phones in the last quarter of 2021. This is according to the Strategic an...

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LG awards 3 social groups from Nairobi, Kiambu & Kajiado with Ksh. 1 Million grant in support of local communities

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2022

LG Electronics East Africa has awarded 3 social groups based in Nairobi, Kiambu and Kajiado counties as 2021 winners of the LG Electronics Ambassador Challenge....

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Kenya extends suspension of all inbound & transit passenger flight from the UAE by 7 more days

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2022

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has extended the suspension of all inbound and transit passenger flights from the United Arabs Emirates (UAE) by a fur...

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Equity Bank rolls out one Equity Till Number for digital payments

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2022

Equity has launched an enhanced centralized digital payment solution for traders through a single Equity Till Number. The solution, a first in the Kenyan market...

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FSD Africa appoints Frannie Leautier as the new Board chairperson together with 3 independent Directors

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2022

FSD Africa, the UK's flagship financial sector programme in Africa, has announced the appointment of a chairperson and independent directors to its board. Frann...

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CMA admits Sycamore Capital a fintech firm to its Regulatory Sandbox

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2022

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has admitted Sycamore Capital, a fintech firm, to its Regulatory Sandbox, effective for 6 months as from 10th January, 2022....

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OPPO launches the OPPO A16k & A55 smartphones in the Kenyan market

Grace MathekaJanuary 18, 2022

OPPO has announced the launch of two new smartphones in the Kenyan market, the OPPO A16K and the OPPO A55. The OPPO A16k comes with a sleek design, upgraded har...

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MultiChoice expands hyperlocal territory to Mozambique & Angola

Grace MathekaJanuary 18, 2022

MultiChoice, a Pan-African entertainment company, has expanded its hyperlocal offering with the launch of two new TV channels for audiences in Mozambique and An...

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The Africa Center partners with other media players to develop the Global Media Index for news coverage in Africa

Grace MathekaJanuary 18, 2022

The New York-based The Africa Center has partnered with Africa No Filter, Media Monitoring Africa and the University of Cape Town (UCT) to develop the Global Me...

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MPESA Foundation commits Ksh. 9.2 million to support development of Gatunguru Health Centre in Murang’a County

Grace MathekaJanuary 18, 2022

The MPESA Foundation has funded the completion and equipping of the Gatunguru Health Centre to the tune of over Ksh. 9.2 million. The health facility will now i...

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Travel insurance is a necessity when taking a trip abroad according to AAR

Grace MathekaJanuary 17, 2022

Many people do not often factor in travel insurance when planning a journey, a vacation, family visit or a business trip. Yet, this type of insurance offers cru...

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Britam appoints Charles Njuguna as the acting Group MD following Tavaziva Madzinga’s exit

Grace MathekaJanuary 17, 2022

The Board of Directors of Britam Holdings has announced the appointment of Charles Kimani Njuguna as Acting Group Managing Director, effective 14th January, 202...

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Africa Health Business has appointed Dr. Daniella Munene as Head of Operations

Grace MathekaJanuary 17, 2022

Africa Health Business (AHB) has appointed Dr. Daniella Munene as the company's Head of Operations. Dr. Munene is a pharmaceutical professional with over 15 yea...

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Over 5,000 farmers to benefit from KCB’s Ksh. 50 million Mifugo Ni Mali programme

Grace MathekaJanuary 17, 2022

The KCB Foundation, through its Mifugo Ni Mali programme has this year set aside Ksh. 50 million to support over 5,000 farmers from 20 counties in the livestock...

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Team Radio Africa emerges as the winner at the Bencivenga Memorial Cup

Grace MathekaJanuary 15, 2022

Team Radio Africa emerged top at the 2022 Maria Bencivenga Memorial Cup after defeating Team Airduka 3-2 at the Nairobi Polo Club this past weekend. Following a...

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USAID 4TheChild program partners with Post Bank to support HIV/AIDS affected families in western Kenya

Grace MathekaJanuary 15, 2022

USAID 4TheChild, a USAID-funded program in western Kenya, has signed a five year partnership with the Kenya Post Office Savings Bank to improve the lives of abo...

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Ann Njuhi is the winner of Ksh. 1 million in the KBL logo design competition

Grace MathekaJanuary 15, 2022

A 23 year old Ann Catherine Njuhi, a Buruburu Institute of Fine Arts student is the winner of the KBL Still Got Skillz? logo design competition. Ms. Njuhi took ...

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Visa offers exclusive experiences & digital payments to AFCON 2021

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2022

Visa is marking the ongoing AFCON 2021 competition in Cameroon by creating new unique experiences for cardholders and football fans. Visa will reward lucky Came...

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Apple Music kicks off the Mali Safi campaign to celebrate East African heritage

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2022

Apple Music has begun its inaugural Mali Safi campaign to celebrate the joyous music and vibe of East Africa. Mali Safi, which translates to the dopest and fres...

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Coca-Cola launches its new Jamii sustainability platform in Africa

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2022

The Coca-Cola Africa Operating Unit and its bottling partners have announced the launch of Jamii, the company's new Africa-focused sustainability platform. The ...

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African animation ‘Seal Team’ appears on Netflix’s top 10 films in 27 countries globally

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2022

Seal Team, Triggerfish’s third animated feature, has appeared Netflix’s global Top 10 films for the week ending 9 January 2022. According to statistics from Net...

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Dorcas Wangira & Zainab Mohammed named as winners at the 2021 Merck Foundation Media Awards

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2022

The Merck Foundation in partnership with African First Ladies has announced the winners of the Merck Foundation Mask up with Care Media Recognition Awards 2021....

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Afrobeats guitarist Fiokee releases his debut album featuring Maua Sama, Yemi Alade, Chike among others

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2022

Afrobeats guitarist, Fiokee, has released his debut album titled Man, after over a decade of producing, recording and performing music. The album features Tanza...

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Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir is the LG Sports Personality of November 2021

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2022

Olympic marathon gold medalist Peres Jepchirchir has been named the LG Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) Sports Personality for the month of Novemb...

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How to choose the right house help for your household

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2022

Juggling family, work, house chores, social responsibilities and side hustles is the life story of most modern parents. While some people are able to handle it ...

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Victoria Commercial Bank to sponsor the East African Safari Classic Rally to the tune of Ksh. 10 Million

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2022

The East African Safari Classic Rally beginning 10th February has received a major investment boost from Victoria Commercial Bank. The bank has committed Ksh. 1...

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Lipa Later secures Ksh. 1.4 Billion in funding to expand operations across Africa

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2022

Lipa Later, a buy-now-pay-later company operating in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Nigeria, has raised Ksh. 1.4 billion (USD 12 million) investment from a consortiu...

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LG joins IBM Quantum Network in a bid to advance industry applications of quantum computing

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2022

LG Electronics (LG) has announced its decision to the IBM Quantum Network in a bid to advance industry applications of quantum computing. This will enable LG to...

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Paypal Withdrawals through Equity Bank to now take a day

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2022

Equity Bank has announced a reduction in the duration it takes to settle PayPal withdrawals. The duration has been reduced from 3 business days to just 24 hours...

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Mastercard Foundation partners with Africa Lion Advisory to drive COVID-19 safety awareness among Bodaboda operators

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2022

Africa Lion Advisory (ALA) in partnership with Mastercard Foundation recently embarked on a training initiative for BodaBoda operators to create safety awarenes...

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LG Electronics has been named the official display partner of the League of Legends European Championships

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2022

LG Electronics (LG) has confirmed its participation as the official display partner of the League of Legends European Championship (LEC) for 2 years. The agreem...

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