Singer-rapper Vallerie Muthoni set to release new EP titled ‘Vision 2020’

Grace MathekaSeptember 18, 2024

Vallerie Muthoni, a Kenyan-American singer, rapper, dancer, and creative director, is set to release her much-anticipated EP, Vision 2020, on September 20th. Th...

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Talk360 secures USD 1.4M pre-Series A funding to connect 7 million users by 2025

Grace MathekaSeptember 18, 2024

Talk360 has raised USD 1.4 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by its long-standing investor, Havaic. This capital injection is expected to drive the co...

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Carrefour opens a new branch in Ruiru Town

Grace MathekaSeptember 15, 2024

Majid Al Futtaim, which owns the exclusive rights to operate Carrefour in Kenya, has announced the opening of its 24th store in the country, in Ruiru Town at No...

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HMD unveils the HMD Fusion smartphone in the Kenyan market

Grace MathekaSeptember 13, 2024

Human Mobile Devices (HMD) has introduced the HMD Fusion smartphone. This new release promises cutting-edge design and functionality, wrapped in an industrial-c...

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TECNO extends partnership with UNHCR to support primary education for refugees in Kenya

Grace MathekaSeptember 13, 2024

TECNO has extended its partnership with UNHCR to support the latter's global primary education program. The partnership, first established in 2020 education for...

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Oppo Reno12 5G review: AI-enabled smartphone for productivity & creativity

Eugene OkumuSeptember 13, 2024

The Oppo Reno12 series is the newest entrant in the Kenyan smartphone market. The Chinese mobile manufacturer announced the series globally in June and launche...

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Twiva wins the Social Commerce Award at the 2024 International Pacesetters Awards

Grace MathekaSeptember 12, 2024

Twiva is the recipient of the Social Commerce Award presented at this year's International Pacesetters Awards, held at the Argyle Grand Hotel in Nairobi. The In...

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Safaricom receives a Payment Facilitator Certificate from Visa

Grace MathekaSeptember 12, 2024

Visa has awarded Safaricom a Payment Facilitator Certificate, marking a significant milestone in their continued partnership. This enhanced collaboration aim...

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Paymob receives USD 22M in Series B extension funding round

Grace MathekaSeptember 12, 2024

Paymob has announced a Ksh. 2.8 billion (USD 22 million) Series B extension round, taking the company’s total Series B funding to Ksh. 9.2 billion (USD 72 milli...

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Nigerian fintech Rise acquires Kenyan investment startup, Hisa

Grace MathekaSeptember 12, 2024

Rise, a Nigerian fintech company, has acquired Hisa, an investment startup in Kenya. The acquisition was approved by Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and...

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The Rise of Online Trading Platforms in Kenya: Transforming the Stock Market Landscape

Samson NderiSeptember 11, 2024

The Kenya financial markets have undergone a radical change over the years, largely propelled by the proliferation of online trading platforms. A digital transf...

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M-PESA Foundation TVET scholarship program to benefit over 1300 students

Grace MathekaSeptember 10, 2024

Over 1,300 youth across Kenya are expected to benefit from a comprehensive Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) scholarship program by M-PESA ...

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DTB opens new branch in Bondo in its expansion drive

Grace MathekaSeptember 10, 2024

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has officially opened a new branch in Bondo, Siaya County. The opening is part of its continued local expansion drive aimed at expandin...

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British Council to host its New Directions conference in Nairobi on 24-26 Sept

Grace MathekaSeptember 10, 2024

The British Council has announced it will for the first time, host its flagship New Directions Conference in Nairobi from 24th to 26th September, 2024. This is ...

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REMA to headline EABL’s whisky & culture Festival on September 28

Grace MathekaSeptember 7, 2024

EABL's whiskey and culture festival, Walker Town, has announced that Afrobeats star REMA will headline the opening day of Walker Town Nairobi edition on Septemb...

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Kepher Okoth is the grand winner in the Safaricom Shinda Mamilii promotion

Staff WriterSeptember 6, 2024

Kepher Okoth Ooko from Migori County has been announced as the grand winner of KES 5 million in the Safaricom “Shine Kenya Shinda Mamilii Kama Bingwa” promotion...

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ChitChat partners with Mastercard launch virtual debit cards

Grace MathekaSeptember 6, 2024

ChitChat has announced a partnership with Mastercard to introduce new virtual debit cards. The collaboration will enable users access to a one-stop shop where t...

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AGRA Africa Agriculture Status Report highlight’s role of SMEs in food security

Grace MathekaSeptember 5, 2024

AGRA has launched its 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report titled Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa. The report provides ...

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Java House launches the Kuza Mentorship Program to commemorate 25 years

Grace MathekaSeptember 5, 2024

Java House has launched the Kuza Mentorship Program, as part of their 25th anniversary celebrations held at Gatina Primary School in Dagoretti North, Nairobi. ...

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MANSA partners with Bitmama to boost cross-border payments in Africa

Grace MathekaSeptember 5, 2024

MANSA has partnered with blockchain payment platform Bitmama to improve cross-border payment accessibility in emerging markets, including Africa. Through this p...

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M-PESA Foundation to pay Ksh. 6.4 Million in taxes as Tax Appeals Tribunal dismisses appeal

Grace MathekaSeptember 5, 2024

The Tax Appeals Tribunal has dismissed an appeal by the M-PESA Foundation Charitable Trust (M-PESA Foundation), challenging the decision by KRA to assess and de...

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Absa Bank advanced Ksh. 36.9 Billion in inclusive financing in 2023

Staff WriterSeptember 5, 2024

Absa Bank has indicated that it advanced close to KES 60 billion in sustainable finance in 2023. This figure, contained in the Bank’s Sustainability Report for...

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Interswitch partners with Elie Technologies to launch Tumatap contactless payment solution

Grace MathekaSeptember 4, 2024

Interswitch East Africa has announced a strategic partnership with Elie Technologies to unveil an innovative contactless payment solution dubbed Tumatap. The ne...

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CALA hosts forum to equip delegates with strategies to drive food system innovations

Grace MathekaSeptember 4, 2024

The Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) Leadership Forum recently held a forum to equip over 40 delegates with strategies to lead food system innov...

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DTB is now a signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Banking

Grace MathekaSeptember 3, 2024

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) franchises in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda have signed the UN Principles for Responsible Banking, a framework for a sustainable banking i...

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FedEx engages Kenyan fashion designers in logistics talks

Grace MathekaSeptember 3, 2024

The Core Fashion Kenya recently collaborated with FedEx for the monthly Fashion Roundtable Talks in Nairobi. The Roundtable Talks engaged Kenyan Fashion brands ...

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KQ appoints Hellen Mwariri Mathuka as the new Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer

Grace MathekaAugust 30, 2024

Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced a few strategic appointments in a bid to enhance operational efficiency and strive sustainable growth. Hellen Mwariri Mathuka, ...

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Jubilee Live Free Race cycling competition is back on September 29

Grace MathekaAugust 30, 2024

Jubilee Insurance has announced the launch of the third edition of the Jubilee Live Free Race powered by GNBR. The race was launched in collaboration with Grand...

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Wasoko & MaxAB announce official completion of their merger

Grace MathekaAugust 30, 2024

African B2B e-commerce firms Wasoko and MaxAB have completed their merger following the signing of preliminary terms in Q4 2023. The deal was conducted as an al...

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TechCabal sets second Moonshot conference for 9-10 October in Lagos

Grace MathekaAugust 30, 2024

TechCabal has announced the launch of its second annual Moonshot by TechCabal conference, to be held on 9th to 10th October, at the Eko Convention Centre in Lag...

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Benga artist Udulele releases new single ‘Ugali Disco’

Grace MathekaAugust 30, 2024

Kenyan Benga artist Udulele has collaborated with Umoja, Muhonja, Steve Biko, and Michael Ongaro to release a new single titled Ugali Disco. The song encourages...

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Jordan Schleck & Aleper Mary win the LOOP Safari Gravel Series in Vipingo

Grace MathekaAugust 30, 2024

Jordan Schleck and Aleper Mary are the winners of the fourth and final leg of the 2024 LOOP Safari Gravel Series held Vipingo Ridge in Kilifi County. The Viping...

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Rockey Africa & CBA launch basketball tournament in Kawangware

Grace MathekaAugust 30, 2024

Rockey Africa Foundation recently partnered with Crossover Basketball Ambassadors (CBA), a non-profit Christian ministry, to sponsor a local basketball tourname...

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Bolt increases fares on its platform by 10%

Grace MathekaAugust 30, 2024

Bolt has announced a 10% increase in base fares across all its ride categories. Following the announcement, all rides booked through the Bolt platform will r...

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Absa KOMA Program; Enabling SMEs to build sustainable businesses

Samson NderiAugust 30, 2024

In Kenya, statistics indicate that over 70% of businesses fail within the first three years. This translates to a about 23.3 percent per year attrition on the i...

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Rockey Africa partners with CBA in a bid to fight crime through basketball

Staff WriterAugust 27, 2024

In a bid to combat crime and social deviance in Kawangware, Rockey Africa Foundation has partnered with Crossover Basketball Ambassadors (CBA), a Kenyan non-pro...

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Malaria & Dengue; distinguishing mosquito-borne diseases

Grace MathekaAugust 24, 2024

World Mosquito Day is commemorated every year on the 20th of August. The day brings an opportunity to raise awareness on the dangers posed by mosquito-borne dis...

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Binance enables mobile money crypto purchases in Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana and Zambia

Grace MathekaAugust 24, 2024

Binance has announced the expansion of its services in Africa. Users in Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia can now buy and sell crypto assets using mobile mone...

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HMD is the official global mobile phone partner of FC Barcelona

Grace MathekaAugust 22, 2024

Human Mobile Devices (HMD) has announced a new partnership with FC Barcelona, as its official global mobile phone partner. The announcement was made through a r...

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Rosslyn Riviera Mall unveils new curated experiences in grand reopening

Grace MathekaAugust 22, 2024

Rosslyn Riviera Mall has announced its grand reopening after an extensive revamp. The grand reopening offered an array of curated experiences and activities des...

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NCBA Group net profit for H1 2024 increases by 5% to stand at Ksh. 9.8B

James WamathaiAugust 22, 2024

NCBA Group PLC has today announced that it has posted a profit after tax of Ksh. 9.8 billion in its first half of 2024 financial results. This is a 5% increase ...

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Safaricom rewards 5 final winners of the Shine Kenya Shinda Mamilli campaign

Grace MathekaAugust 22, 2024

Safaricom has announced the final five winners of the Shine Kenya Shinda Mamilii Kama Bingwa campaign. Each winner received Ksh. 1 million, along with an additi...

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