Old School R&B Brunch kicks off Kenya tour with events in Nairobi & Mombasa

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

Old School R&B Brunch (OSR) is bringing its experience to Kenya this week with a four-day line-up of events in Nairobi and Mombasa. The programme kicks o...

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High stakes for Group A as Morocco, Angola & DRC fight for quarter-final spots

Makena Ndung'uAugust 14, 2025

The TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 heats up on Thursday, August 14, with a pair of crucial Group A matches at the Moi International ...

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Event Review: Mic Cheque Podcast goes on the road, One Two Tour, Mombasa

Embukane LibossoAugust 13, 2025

That signature line was delivered with full energy by Chaxy, Mariah, and Mwass as they wrapped up the live recording of their latest episode in Mombasa — the li...

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I&M Bank launches “Shinda Millioni” campaign to boost savings culture & reward customers

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

I&M Bank has officially rolled out the Shinda Millioni campaign , a three-month initiative designed to encourage a savings culture by rewarding top saving c...

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Nicholas Clarke is the new MD & Partner for BCG in Nairobi

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has announced the appointment of Nicholas Clarke as Managing Director and Partner in its Nairobi, Kenya office, effective 1 July 2...

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Rethinking customer experience in Africa’s digital economy

Staff WriterAugust 13, 2025

Across Africa’s digital economy, we are witnessing a fundamental shift in how brands approach customer experience (CX). What was once viewed primarily as a reac...

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Absa Bank’s half year net profit improves by 9% to Ksh. 11.7 billion

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has announced that it has posted a Ksh. 11.7 billion net profit for the half-year ended June 30, 2025. This is a 9% growth in net profit fro...

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KCB launches a new mobile banking app with new features and security

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

KCB Bank has launched a new mobile banking app designed to offer customers a faster, more secure, and user-friendly digital experience. The updated platform...

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Safaricom injects Ksh. 1 million into the Dr. Geoffrey Griffin Memorial Bike-A-Thon

Makena Ndung'uAugust 13, 2025

Safaricom has announced that it has invested Ksh. 1 million to support the Dr. Geoffrey Griffin Memorial Bike-A-Thon challenge. The cycling event is organized b...

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Bridging the climate capital chasm: Why Africa needs more than venture capital

Staff WriterAugust 13, 2025

Africa holds 40% of the world’s solar energy potential—and yet receives just a fraction of the capital needed to unlock it. This is not just an inefficiency. It...

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Get ready for kick-off: DStv, GOtv & Showmax to air 2025/26 football season

Makena Ndung'uAugust 11, 2025

The long-awaited 2025/26 football season is just around the corner, and SuperSport is your all-access pass to the world's greatest game. Beginning on August...

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DTB launches Solar Finance Product for homes in partnership with Sun King

Makena Ndung'uAugust 11, 2025

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has launched a new Solar Finance Product tailored for salaried homeowners in peri-urban regions in Nairobi. This initiative is part of ...

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Isuzu East Africa breaks ground on Ksh. 3.1Billion parts centre in Lukenya

Makena Ndung'uAugust 11, 2025

Isuzu East Africa has broken ground on a new Ksh. 31 billion Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) in Lukenya, Machakos. The event was attended by the Cabinet Secreta...

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Zoho launches Zia LLM in Kenya & expands AI suite with agents and studio tools

Makena Ndung'uAugust 11, 2025

Zoho has launched Zia LLM, the company's proprietary large language model, a no-code agent builder, Zia Agent Studio, over 25 deployable Zia agents, and a Model...

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Amaarae is the Spotify EQUAL Africa artist for August

Makena Ndung'uAugust 8, 2025

Spotify has named Ghanaian musician Amaarae as the EQUAL Africa artist for August. Amaarae, born Ama Serwah Genfi, was raised between Ghana and the U.S.A. He...

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Instagram rolls out live location sharing feature for DMs

Makena Ndung'uAugust 7, 2025

Instagram has rolled out a new feature that lets you share your live location with friends on a map. This is different from simply tagging a location on a p...

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Odhiambo scores again as 10-man Kenya scrap a 1-1 draw against Angola

Makena Ndung'uAugust 7, 2025

10-man Kenya battled to a 1-1 draw against Angola in their second Group A match of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. The resul...

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KAM releases eco-labelling guidelines to provide guidance for manufacturers

Makena Ndung'uAugust 7, 2025

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), in partnership with the Danish Industry and the Ministry of Investments, Trade & Industry (MITI), has launched...

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Stanbic posts a reduced half year net profit of Ksh. 6.5 billion

Makena Ndung'uAugust 7, 2025

Stanbic Holdings has announced that it has posted a net profit of Ksh. 6.5 billion for the half year ended 30th June 2025. This is a reduction from the Ksh. 7.2...

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Viatris launches campaign as it seeks to raise awareness on Erectile Dysfunction

Staff WriterAugust 7, 2025

Viatris has launched its EmpowerED for Life campaign across key African countries with an aim of raising awareness of Erectile Dysfunction (ED). The initiative ...

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Kapombe’s late goal seals victory for hosts Tanzania against Mauritania

Makena Ndung'uAugust 7, 2025

Hosts Tanzania are on track for a spot in the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 after a hard-fought 1-0 win over ...

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ViFi Labs acquires OneRamp, unlocking new stablecoin opportunities for Africa

Makena Ndung'uAugust 7, 2025

ViFi Labs has acquired OneRamp, a stablecoin payments platform serving emerging markets in Africa. OneRamp enables users to make everyday payments. Founded b...

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How NCBA has successfully embedded sustainability into its business operations

Zenia ObamoAugust 6, 2025

NCBA Group is setting a definitive new benchmark for corporate responsibility by fully integrating its business strategy with the United Nations Sustainable Dev...

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Late goal from Ekongo secures a point for Congo in Sudan match

Makena Ndung'uAugust 5, 2025

Congo and Sudan battled to a 1-1 draw in their opening Group D fixture of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 at the Amaan Stadiu...

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Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 to take place in Algeria from September 4-10

Makena Ndung'uAugust 5, 2025

Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025), Africa’s trade and investment forum, will take place from 4-10 September 2025 in Algiers, Algeria. IATF2025, organi...

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How African startups can apply for Cohort 5 of the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator

Makena Ndung'uAugust 5, 2025

Visa has announced that applications are open for the fifth cohort (Cohort 5) of its Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator. The accelerator is a 12-week program that ...

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Kenya’s Muda & Twiva among startups selected for Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator cohort 4

Makena Ndung'uAugust 5, 2025

Visa has announced 22 startups that were selected to participate in the fourth cohort (Cohort 4) of its Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program from 12 countrie...

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KeNIA trains university leaders to transform academic innovations into market-ready solutions

Staff WriterAugust 5, 2025

The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) brought together 25 Vice Chancellors and Deputy Vice Chancellors for an Entrepreneurial Leaders’ Training Program (...

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Kenya National Music Festivals 2025 officially kicks off in Meru County

Makena Ndung'uAugust 5, 2025

The 97th Kenya National Music Festivals officially kicked off in Meru County, with students showcasing their creativity and cultural heritage. Speaking at t...

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M-PESA Sokoni Caravan arrives in Nairobi in final leg of nationwide tour

Makena Ndung'uAugust 4, 2025

The M-PESA Sokoni Caravan has officially arrived in Nairobi, bringing exciting prizes and activities as part of the ongoing M-PESA @18 celebrations. Nairobi mar...

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Safaricom & LG showcase smart home experience at Rhythm & Brunch festival

Staff WriterAugust 4, 2025

Safaricom, in partnership with LG, on Saturday showcased the potential of smart home technology at this year’s Rhythm & Brunch festival, held at Ngong Racecours...

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Unlock cash flow with NCBA’s Insurance Premium Financing

Samson NderiAugust 4, 2025

Paying for annual insurance policies often means writing a large, restrictive cheque. NCBA's Insurance Premium Financing (IPF) offers a more flexible alternativ...

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Lando Norris wins thrilling Hungarian Grand Prix, holding off Oscar Piastri

Makena Ndung'uAugust 3, 2025

Lando Norris secured a victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix, fending off a fierce challenge from his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in a nail-biting finish. This...

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M-PESA Sokoni Festival in Kisumu treats residents with deals, gifts & star studded concert

Makena Ndung'uAugust 3, 2025

The M-PESA Sokoni Festival was hosted at the Mamboleo Stadium in Kisumu on Saturday in a culmination of events to celebrate M-PESA at 18. The festival brough...

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Safaricom Hook boosts youth potential in Western Kenya with skills training

Makena Ndung'uAugust 3, 2025

Safaricom, through its youth platform Safaricom Hook, held a series of engagements across the Greater Western region. The events were aimed at empowering young ...

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How NCBA is accelerating access to clean water & sanitation in Kenya

Zenia ObamoAugust 2, 2025

NCBA Group is making significant strides in accelerating access to sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services across Kenya, primarily through ta...

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Safaricom empowers Mt. Kenya entrepreneurs to fuel growth through innovation

Makena Ndung'uAugust 2, 2025

More than 100 entrepreneurs in Mt. Kenya region have participated in the regional Grow with Safaricom Business forum. The forum was held under the theme Fueling...

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Carrefour builds Ksh. 6.9 Million sanitation facility for Mutuini Primary School

Makena Ndung'uAugust 2, 2025

Carrefour has handed over a Ksh. 6.9 million sanitation facility to Mutuini Primary School in Dagoretti, Nairobi. The facility was funded by Carrefour’s Round U...

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Why everyone deserves to get tested for Hepatitis

Staff WriterAugust 1, 2025

As Kenya joins the world in commemorating World Hepatitis Day this July, this year’s official theme “Let’s Break It down. Get the Facts. Take Action,” reminds u...

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Former ICT Minister Margaret Ndung’u appointed to UNDP Digital Public Infrastructure Strategic Advisory Board

Makena Ndung'uAugust 1, 2025

Margaret Nyambura Ndung'u has been appointed to the DPI Safeguards Strategic Advisory Board. The global board offers independent guidance on the adoption, count...

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EABC & EADB partner to host the East African Business & Investment Summit & Expo 2025 on October 16-17

Makena Ndung'uAugust 1, 2025

The East African Business Council (EABC) in partnership with the East African Development Bank (EADB) will host the upcoming East African Business & Investm...

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Absa invests Ksh. 4 billion towards affordable housing in Kenya

Makena Ndung'uAugust 1, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya has committed Ksh. 4 billion to fund affordable housing in Kenya, expanding its investment portfolio with Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC...

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