Afreximbank launches the 2024 CANEX film competition; here’s how to apply

Grace MathekaJuly 10, 2024

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), through its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) program, has announced the second edition of its short film competition ...

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Visa awards three NCBA cardholders with a trip to the Paris Olympics

Grace MathekaJuly 10, 2024

NCBA Bank in partnership with Visa are sending Edwin Muriithi, Barbara Chesire, and Pius Ngugi and their companions, to support Team Kenya at the Paris Olympics...

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Navigating flood risks & the role of climate finance in building resilience

Staff WriterJuly 10, 2024

In recent times, the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events have escalated, posing significant challenges across the globe. In many regions, relentle...

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CFAO Motors Kenya has re-branded to CFAO Mobility Kenya

Grace MathekaJuly 10, 2024

CFAO Motors Kenya has announced a name change to CFAO Mobility Kenya. The re-brand is part of a strategy to position the company as a multi-brand mobility solut...

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TxC are the Spotify Equal Africa July Ambassadors

Staff WriterJuly 9, 2024

Spotify has announced TxC as EQUAL Africa’s July Ambassadors, this is in a in a move to continue supporting Women of Amapiano, following the Decade of Amapiano ...

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LG customers to benefit from a 40% discount by Hotpoint as they celebrate 40th anniversary

Staff WriterJuly 8, 2024

Hotpoint Appliances has announced a 40% discount on electronics as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, which began at the end of June and will last until...

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Revitalising Africa’s soils and landscapes is key for enhancing our food security and climate resilience 

Staff WriterJuly 5, 2024

This year’s environment day theme of accelerating land restoration aligns perfectly with Africa’s need to revitalize its soils, a critical yet often overlooked ...

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Faulu Bank receives over Ksh 900M to boost digital & SME banking

Grace MathekaJuly 5, 2024

Faulu Microfinance Bank has disclosed that it has received over Ksh 900 million from its parent company, Old Mutual. The investment is aimed at strengthening it...

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Book Bunk hosts 2024 NBO Litfest in Kaloleni & Eastlands libraries

Grace MathekaJuly 4, 2024

Book Bunk and Hay Festival recently co-hosted the 2024 edition of NBO Litfest in Nairobi’s Kaloleni and Eastlands Libraries. Over 50 writers, artists and thinke...

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Best international TV shows to watch on Showmax this July

James WamathaiJuly 4, 2024

Streaming service Showmax has announced the new international TV shows lineup that will be available on its platform this July. Among the TV shows that are c...

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KCB Golf Series is headed to Nanyuki this weekend

Grace MathekaJuly 3, 2024

Over 120 golfers will compete in the 12th leg of the ongoing KCB East Africa Golf Tour this Saturday at the nine-hole par 72 Nanyuki Sports Club course off Nany...

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PRGN & Newmark Group unveil expert panel to leverage Africa’s tourism & travel Sectors

Grace MathekaJuly 3, 2024

The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) has launched the Global Expert Panel on tourism and travel for Africa, led by its member agency, the Newmark Group. N...

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EU–Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement officially enters into force

Grace MathekaJuly 3, 2024

The EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) has officially entered into force, representing a key milestone in the EU-Kenya Strategic Partnership. The agr...

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To thrive, digital transformation must take precedence in the insurance industry

Staff WriterJuly 3, 2024

In Kenya, as in many parts of the world, the insurance sector is fundamentally revered as a provider of financial security and stability to individuals and busi...

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Public Private Partnerships hold the Key to regreening Kenya

Staff WriterJuly 3, 2024

In the past year, Kenya has witnessed a series of climatic catastrophes that have oscillated from severe droughts to raging floods that have resulted in the los...

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What you should look out for when considering using generative AI in low-code platforms

Staff WriterJuly 3, 2024

Business growth worldwide is increasingly being influenced by data-driven innovation. In Kenya, for instance, private and public institutions are also gradually...

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We need more digital & innovative financial solutions for MSMEs beyond credit

Staff WriterJuly 3, 2024

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of Kenya's economy, contributing significantly to innovation and economic growth. According to the...

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Mastercard Foundation launches Ksh 16B Fund to support SMEs across Africa

Grace MathekaJuly 2, 2024

The Mastercard Foundation has launched its Ksh 16 billion (USD 126 million) Fund for Resilience and Prosperity to support SMEs in agriculture, climate adaptatio...

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Kenya’s Plas Tech among startups selected to receive Ksh 7M for blue & green economy projects

Grace MathekaJuly 2, 2024

BFA Global, FSD Africa, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have announced the selection of ten startups as part of the Africa Blue Wa...

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Martine Valcine is the new IFC Country manager for Rwanda, Tanzania & Uganda

Grace MathekaJuly 2, 2024

IFC has announced the appointment of Martine Valcin as its new Country Manager for Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda, effective July 1, 2024. For her new role, Valcin...

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Antony Ambugo is the new WSUP country manager for Kenya

Grace MathekaJuly 2, 2024

Antony Ambugo has been appointed as the new country manager for Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP). WSUP is an international non-profit specialized ...

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Busu Naturals & Timao among 5 finalists for Visa’s She’s Next Kenya Grant competition

Grace MathekaJuly 2, 2024

Digital Payments company Visa has announced the top five finalists for the inaugural She's Next Kenya program. After a rigorous selection process from over 2,30...

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Ghana set to host the 2024 Green Film Festival on October 11-12

Grace MathekaJuly 2, 2024

Ghana's capital Accra is set to host the inaugural Green Film Festival (GFF) from October 11th to 12th this year across multiple locations in the city. The two-...

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Evolution of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Series

Staff WriterJuly 2, 2024

Foldable phone technology, once a figment of science fiction, has rapidly become a significant milestone in the evolution of the mobile industry. Samsung, a pio...

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5 tips to help you climb in Apex Legends Ranked Mode

Staff WriterJune 30, 2024

Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a rookie just dipping your toes into the world of Apex Legends, we've all felt the thrill and frustration of Ranked Mode. I...

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How to win a trip to the Paris Olympics with Visa & Safaricom M-PESA

James WamathaiJune 28, 2024

The sports spectacle that it the Olympics is back this year with the Paris 2024 Olympic Games being held from Friday, 26 July 2024, to Sunday, 11 August 2024, ...

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Kenya’s Megagas Alternative Energy among 3 startups selected for Ksh 3.8M ISHOW Grant

Grace MathekaJune 26, 2024

Megagas Alternative Energy Enterprise is among three winners selected by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) at the 2024 ASME Innovation Showcas...

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How to enjoy the Olympics Games in style with Visa & its partners

James WamathaiJune 25, 2024

The Olympics Games are the epitome of sports, giving us the viewers a show of a lifetime every 4 years. It is everyone's dream to watch the Olympics Games li...

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Bolt customers raise Ksh 10M to support flood victims in Kenya

Grace MathekaJune 25, 2024

Bolt has announced that the target to raise Ksh 10 million to assist flood victims in Kenya was achieved. By riding on the Bolt platform using the Flood Assist ...

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Dr Samuel Gitonga is the fourth Ksh. 1M winner in the Kachingching Na Coke promotion

James WamathaiJune 24, 2024

Dr. Samuel Gitonga Arithi is the fourth winner of Ksh. 1 million in the KachingChing Na Coke national promotion by Coca-Cola Kenya. Dr. Samuel is the fourth ...

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From Analog to Digital: The evolution of mobile phone technology

Staff WriterJune 21, 2024

Communication around the world has been a tale of change, a change that has never stopped unfolding. Since the days of using messengers, drums, and smoke sig...

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Britam launched inaugural sustainability report

Samson NderiJune 20, 2024

Britam has launched its inaugural Sustainability Report highlighting its work in environmental stewardship, financial inclusion, empowerment of communities and ...

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Inaugural FitBeat Concert to be hosted on July 6 at Sk8City Nairobi

Makena Ndung'uJune 20, 2024

Kenya is set to host its first fitness centred concert dubbed FitBeat Concert on Saturday, 6th July 2024, at Sk8City Nairobi. FitBeat, the brainchild of fitn...

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George Odhiambo is the third Ksh. 1M winner in the Kachingching Na Coke promotion

Samson NderiJune 20, 2024

Coca-Cola Kenya has today announced that George Odhiambo as the third winner of the Ksh. 1 million weekly grand prize in the ongoing KachingChing na Coke promot...

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Kenya Airways resumes direct flights to Maputo, Mozambique

James WamathaiJune 20, 2024

Kenya Airways (KQ) has resumed direct flights between Nairobi and Maputo , with three flights weekly, on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The resumption of fli...

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We need tailored solutions to empower women in African agribusiness

Staff WriterJune 20, 2024

In the competitive African agribusiness sector, smaller Agri-SMEs run and owned by women frequently face disproportionate disruptions to their operations.  T...

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ICP Hub Kenya partners with Kotani Pay as part of Olympus Accelerator Program

Staff WriterJune 20, 2024

ICP Hub Kenya has partnered with Kotani Pay a leading on-ramp/off-ramp infrastructure connecting Web3 users to local payment channels across the continent, as p...

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Hans Becking & Duncan Ruto win third leg of the LOOP Safari Gravel Series cycling competition

Samson NderiJune 18, 2024

The 3rd edition of the LOOP Safari Gravel Series featured over 467 both elite and recreational cyclists from different nationalities across Africa, Europe and U...

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Spotify celebrates 10 years of Amapiano with special playlists & podcast

Grace MathekaJune 14, 2024

Music streaming platform Spotify is celebrating a decade of Amapiano, a South African dance genre. Last year, Amapiano music hit over 1.4 billion streams on Spo...

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Absa partners with ITC to host InspireMe Conference for women entreprenuers

Staff WriterJune 14, 2024

Absa Bank in partnership with International Trade Centre (ITC) SheTrades Kenya Hub is set to host the Absa InspireMe Conference. The conference is the biggest m...

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KCB Foundation 2Jiajiri program impacts 400 youth in Elgeyo Marakwet

Staff WriterJune 13, 2024

KCB Foundation 2Jiajiri program has announced that 400 youth from 20 wards in Elgeyo Marakwet have graduated with technical skills from 13 Vocational Training C...

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KNCCI partners with TradeMark to host digital trade dialogue

Staff WriterJune 12, 2024

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has partnered with TradeMark Africa (TMA) to host a digital trade dialogue event for the integrated ...

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