Choice Bank rebrands & unveils digital-first model

Samson NderiMay 20, 2025

Choice Microfinance Bank is now Choice Bank and has launched a digitally powered banking model, seeking to serve its customers better. The bank has also commemo...

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End Femicide KE rallies support for GBV & Femicide Public Participation Forums

Samson NderiMay 20, 2025

This week and last week, the End Femicide KE Movement joined communities across the country for the national public participation forums. The forums have been c...

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Co-op Bank’s Q1 2025 net profit rise slightly to Ksh. 6.9 Billion

Samson NderiMay 15, 2025

Cooperative Bank Kenya (Co-op Bank) has announced that it has recorded Ksh. 6.9 billion after tax in the first three months of 2025. This is a slight increase f...

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High Court bars the Kenyan Government from shutting down & restricting the Internet

Makena Ndung'uMay 14, 2025

7 organizations have filed a public interest case challenging the blocking and restricting of the Internet in Kenya. This is after the Internet was blocked in K...

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Three AI scams Kenyans need to watch out for in 2025

Staff WriterMay 14, 2025

Kenya is rapidly emerging as a digital powerhouse in Africa, with internet and mobile phone usage consistently on the rise. By 2028, the country's digital econo...

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How Gasfil has invested in localized clean energy solutions

Samson NderiMay 14, 2025

Rising populations, urbanization and industrial development in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda have increased demand for dependable, sustainable energy sources. This...

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Steam Energy Drink hosts successful live viewing party of Liverpool v Arsenal game with AFTV

Samson NderiMay 13, 2025

Steam Energy Drink partnered with AFTV (ArsenalFan TV) on their maiden tour to Kenya. They facilitated a live viewing party with fans and also served as the off...

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AGRA pushes for local investment for African agricultural transformation amid funding challenges

Makena Ndung'uMay 7, 2025

AGRA has reiterated its commitment to transforming African agriculture, emphasizing the need for enhanced investment in smallholder farmers. This is against a b...

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Democratizing technology and expanding smartphone access in Kenya

Staff WriterMay 7, 2025

Recent trends in the smartphone manufacturing industry have made it possible for the average smartphone users to easily have access smartphones that have featur...

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Inaugural Campus Modeling Scouting Initiative unearths new talent

Makena Ndung'uMay 7, 2025

The inaugural edition of the campus modeling scouting initiative, a university-based talent discovery program, has successfully concluded. The initiative org...

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KAM, KFS, & Sukuma Twende Trust plant 46,000 trees in Limuru

Makena Ndung'uMay 6, 2025

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and Kenya Forest Service (KFS), with support from Sukuma Twende Trust, held a tree planting event at Uplands Forest...

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CANEX & Tranoï partner to promote African design talent at Paris and Japan fashion weeks

Makena Ndung'uMay 6, 2025

Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) has announced a partnership with Tranoï to showcase Spring/ Summer collections by 35 African fashion designers at the Paris and Ja...

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Equity Group’s Dr. James Mwangi awarded the UNHCR Visionary Award

Makena Ndung'uMay 5, 2025

Equity Group Foundation Executive Chairman Dr. James Mwangi has received the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR Visionary Award. He received t...

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Equity Afya: Transforming healthcare in Kenya through accessibility & affordability

Samson NderiMay 2, 2025

In a country where access to quality healthcare remains a challenge for many, Equity Afya has emerged as a beacon of hope. Established in 2015 under the Equity ...

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MTV Shuga Mashariki to air on Citizen TV from May 13 & on YouTube from May 14

Makena Ndung'uMay 2, 2025

MTV Shuga Mashariki kicked off its anticipated return to Kenya with a premiere event held on 30th April 2025 in Nairobi at The Tamarind Brasserie. The guests...

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The UEFA Champions League Trophy Tour in Kenya will be this weekend

Makena Ndung'uMay 2, 2025

The UEFA Champions League (UCL) Trophy arrived in Kenya, in the final leg of a month-long global tour that kicked off in Vietnam on April 7. Heineken has taken ...

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betPawa will pay bonuses to winning teams in the FKF Women’s Cup 2025

Makena Ndung'uMay 2, 2025

betPawa has partnered with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to unveil the Locker Room Bonus initiative for the FKF Women’s Cup. This sponsorship designed to ...

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EV Explorers to enter electric vehicle to compete in this year’s Rhino Charge

Makena Ndung'uMay 2, 2025

EV Explorers will enter an electric vehicle to compete in this year's Rhino Charge, a first for the competition. Since its inception, the annual Rhino Charge...

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2025 Africa Soft Power Summit to be held in Nairobi on May 21-25

Makena Ndung'uApril 24, 2025

The fourth edition of the Africa Soft Power (ASP) Summit will be hosted in Nairobi, Kenya, from May 21st to May 25th 2025. Staged for the first three years o...

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6 TikTokers who are promoting books & reading culture in Kenya

Makena Ndung'uApril 23, 2025

Kenya's vibrant social media landscape also has niche within its bustling TikTok community: Kenyan BookTok. Here, a growing number of passionate individuals are...

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AM Communications donates to cancer diagnosis initiative at Gertrude’s Hospital

Makena Ndung'uApril 22, 2025

Gertrude’s Hospital Foundation has received a donation earmarked for the diagnosis and treatment of paediatric cancer under the Kenya Childhood Cancer Programme...

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Finsco Africa & Co-operative Bank partner to drive investment in real estate in Kenya

Samson NderiApril 22, 2025

Finsco Africa and the Co-operative Bank of Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see the two institutions collaborate to enhance acces...

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Retail investors on the rise: How young Kenyans are shaping the future of the NSE

Samson NderiApril 21, 2025

A transformation occurs at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), where a new generation of tech-wise retail investors is the main force of change, although for...

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Absa Bank to offer customers 110% mortgage facility

Staff WriterApril 15, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya has unveiled an enhanced home loan solution offering 110% financing to help Kenyans to become homeowners. The facility is available at competiti...

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Equity Foundation holds leadership congress for Wings to Fly scholars

Staff WriterApril 15, 2025

Equity Group Foundation (EGF) hosted its 16th Annual Education and Leadership Congress for 18,442 Wings to Fly and Elimu scholars. It was hosted in 11 regions a...

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You can now submit proposals for the LG Ambassador Challenge

Staff WriterMarch 28, 2025

LG Electronics in partnership with Korea Food for the Hungry International (KFHI), has today officially launched the 2025 LG Ambassador Challenge. It aims to id...

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HEVA Fund launches new loan products to creatives; To give up to Ksh. 5 million

Makena Ndung'uMarch 13, 2025

HEVA Fund has announced announced the launch of two new loan products that target the creative industry in Kenya. The loan products aim to finance over 7,000 yo...

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Bamburi Cement to donate foodstuff to 5,000 families during Ramadhan

Makena Ndung'uMarch 13, 2025

Bamburi Cement Plc has announced that it will donate foodstuffs to 5,000 families in the Holy Month of Ramadhan. The Bamburi Cement Food Drive Initiative has...

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Kenya hosts the largest AI conference in Africa courtesy of Microsoft

Makena Ndung'uMarch 13, 2025

Kenya has today hosted the largest Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference in Africa courtesy of Microsoft East Africa. The event, organised by Microsoft as ...

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Kenya Cane to bring the True Kenyan Fest party to Meru on March 15

Makena Ndung'uMarch 13, 2025

Kenya Cane is set to host the True Kenyan Spirit Meru edition on on Saturday, March 15, at Terahs Club, in Makutano, Meru. It will be a celebration of Kenyan cu...

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Mastercard reports estimates that the Kenyan GDP will grow by 4.7% in 2025

Makena Ndung'uMarch 13, 2025

The Mastercard Economics Institute has released Economic Outlook 2025, its annual report identifying the themes that will shape next year’s economic landscape. ...

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KCB racing team plants trees as part of conservation efforts before Safari Rally 2025

Makena Ndung'uMarch 12, 2025

KCB Bank has engaged in another tree planting exercise as part of its conservation agenda before the WRC Safari Rally 2025. The rally event is set to take place...

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Standard Chartered to invest $1.9M to expand its Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator

Makena Ndung'uMarch 10, 2025

Standard Chartered has announced a partnership with Village Capital to continue and expand its Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator across Africa, the Middle ...

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Equity Bank & Agri All Africa partner to supercharge rice production in Tana River

Makena Ndung'uMarch 10, 2025

Equity Bank Kenya has partnered with Agri All Africa of South Africa in an initiative aimed at supporting large-scale rice growing in Tana River. The collaborat...

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WRC Safari Rally 2025 will be broadcast live on DStv & GOtv

Makena Ndung'uMarch 5, 2025

MultiChoice in Kenya has confirmed that the upcoming WRC Safari Rally Kenya will air live on DStv and GOtv bringing the global motorsport event to Kenyan viewer...

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SACCOs urged to adopt digital solutions to enhance service delivery

Makena Ndung'uMarch 5, 2025

Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs) have been encouraged to adopt digital solutions to enhance seamless and efficient management while improving service de...

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Can Kenya qualify for the 2026 World Cup?

Samson NderiMarch 5, 2025

The Kenya men’s national team has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup, but could they make their debut in the 2026 edition to be held in the US, Canada, and ...

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Glass House PR launches report on the state of public relations in Africa

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 25, 2025

Glass House PR has launched The Glass House PR Report on the state of public relations in Africa. The report engaged over 28 public relations agencies from at l...

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AGRA & Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT launch Rwanda Food Innovation Hub

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 25, 2025

Rwanda's Ministry of Information Communication Technology and Innovation and AGRA has announced a partnership to develop a Rwanda Food Innovation Hub. The partn...

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KCB Racing Team drivers prepare for the WRC Safari Rally 2025

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 25, 2025

KCB Racing Team drivers Nikhil Sachania and Karan Patel have intensified their preparations for the third leg of the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally...

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UN General Assembly president Philemon Yang visits Equity Bank for talks on youth & innovation

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 24, 2025

Philemon Yang, the President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), visited Equity for discussions centered on youth innovation, digital technology, and...

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AGRA & Green Climate Fund launch $105M Food Loss Reduction Program in Africa

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 24, 2025

AGRA has partnered with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to drive climate resilient and sustainable agriculture driving food loss reduction across Africa. The appro...

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