BuildHealth4Africa hackathon is now open for applications

Grace MathekaApril 17, 2024

RHIPFactory Venture Studio has partnered with Qhala Kenya and Africa CDC to host the BuildHealth4Africa hackathon, a 48-hour competition with a prize of up to K...

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Researchers to win up to Ksh 1.3M in Sber AI competition; Here’s how to apply

Grace MathekaApril 17, 2024

Sber, a global financial institution, is calling on researchers to submit scientific papers about artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in an o...

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Bahamas to host 2024 Afreximbank meeting & AfriCaribbean Trade Forum in June

Grace MathekaApril 17, 2024

The Bahamas and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed an agreement for The Bahamas to host the 31st Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM). The Caribb...

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RIIS picked to host Digital Earth Africa Program management office

Grace MathekaApril 17, 2024

The Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability (RIIS) has been appointed to host the pan-African Digital Earth Africa Program management office. The p...

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Five governance strategies that can help accelerate the AI opportunity in Africa

Staff WriterApril 17, 2024

Over the last year and a half, the audience for AI has grown from IT experts to almost anyone with internet access. Large Language Models enable online users to...

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Navigating the AI revolution to advance Africa’s labour landscape

Staff WriterApril 17, 2024

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked widespread debate about its potential impact, particularly on jobs, in recent years. Africa is...

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Discovering Talent; Nick Yahama on what it takes to become a football scout at Safaricom Chapa Dimba

Samson NderiApril 17, 2024

I have always been curious as to what makes a good football scout, so you can imagine my joy when I met Nick Yahama during the just concluded Safaricom Chapa Di...

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Twiva wins Best Online Social Commerce Platform in the MEA Business Awards

Grace MathekaApril 16, 2024

Twiva, a social commerce platform, has been named the Best Online Social Commerce Platform, across the Middle East and Africa in the Middle East and Africa Busi...

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Mega Growth launches new brand logo in new ‘Goodbye Hair Breakage’ campaign

Grace MathekaApril 16, 2024

Mega Growth, a hair care products and solutions company, has launched a new brand campaign dubbed Goodbye hair breakage. The campaign aims to influence consumer...

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Cedric Konzolo’s team win the KCB Golf Series Kakamega edition

Grace MathekaApril 16, 2024

Cedric Konzolo, Jack Songwa, Victor Muhando and Julius Oketch recorded a combined score of 116 points to win the Kakamega leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour. ...

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Nigerian animated series, ‘Iwaju’, to premier on DStv in April & May

Grace MathekaApril 16, 2024

Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pan-African entertainment company Kugali collaborated original animated series Iwájú is set to premiere this April and May. Se...

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Plateau Queens & Barcelona Ladies SC advance to the Safaricom Chapa Dimba girls’ national finals

James WamathaiApril 12, 2024

Plateau Queens and Barcelona Ladies SC have advanced to the Safaricom Chapa Dimba national finals after triumphing in their semifinal games. Plateau Queens, ...

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Tusker launches Nexters Podcast to highlight young Kenyan voices

Grace MathekaApril 11, 2024

Kenya Breweries Limited’s flagship brand, Tusker, has launched its inaugural podcast series, the Tusker Nexters Podcast. The introductory episodes were dedicate...

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Africa Startup Law Accelerator is now open for applications from legal tech companies

Grace MathekaApril 11, 2024

Lawyers Hub has partnered with Laws.Africa to launch the Africa Startup Law Accelerator 2024. The Accelerator program encourages innovation in the legal tech sp...

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Bandari & Barcelona SC among teams to advance to the Safaricom Chapa Dimba national semifinals

Samson NderiApril 11, 2024

Obunga FC from Kisumu County, Vihiga’s Ebwali Boys, PASC Langa from Uasin Gishu and Bandari Youth from Mombasa have advanced to the semi-finals of the Safaricom...

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Tusker Cider treats customers at Blankets and Wine April

Samson NderiApril 11, 2024

KBL’s apple cider, Tusker Cider, lit up the Blankets & Wine April edition with a consumer experience at Laureate Gardens at Moi Sports Centre Kasarani. Tusk...

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Kenya Airways will begin flying directly to Mozambique from June

James WamathaiApril 11, 2024

National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced that it will begin flying to  Mozambique from June 14, 2024. The new flight will directly connect Nairobi (...

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EABL launches the ‘Tujengane’ promotion campaign to reward its spirits consumers

Grace MathekaApril 11, 2024

East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL) has officially launched its national consumer promotion dubbed Tujengane. The 12-week long campaign will run from April to ...

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Tanqueray celebrates culinary brilliance with brunch at Sankara Hotel

Grace MathekaApril 11, 2024

Tanqueray Gin recently partnered with the Sankara Hotel in Westlands in a culinary celebration of flavours and aromas for the Magical Sunday Brunch. Renowned fo...

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Roble Sheikh Aftin is the 3rd winner of the Gurumisha na KCB promotion

Grace MathekaApril 11, 2024

Roble Sheikh Aftin, an entrepreneur from Wajir, is the third winner of the Ksh. 500,000 cash prize of the Gurumisha na KCB promotion. Aftin runs a hardware shop...

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Nigerian singer Kold AF is Spotify’s EQUAL Africa ambassador for April

Grace MathekaApril 11, 2024

Rising Nigerian artist Kold AF has been highlighted as the Spotify EQUAL Africa program ambassador for April. This is following her selection as Spotify’s Fresh...

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It’s all systems go for the Safaricom Chapa Dimba National finals in Kisumu

James WamathaiApril 10, 2024

The Safaricom Chapa Dimba National finals are set to start this Thursday, 11 April at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium (Mamboleo) and Moi stadium in Kisumu County. Eig...

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Breaking Barriers; Sabrina Barongo’s journey to becoming Cyber Security specialist at Safaricom

Samson NderiApril 10, 2024

For a long time the technology field has been male dominated but thankfully, this is changing slowly but surely as more women continue making it in this lucrati...

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Don Julio & D&R Studios celebrates Kenyan filmmakers at the Kalasha Awards after party

Grace MathekaApril 9, 2024

Don Julio, a premium tequila brand, recently partnered with D&R Studios at the first Kalasha After Party dubbed A Night with The Stars. The after-party prov...

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The demand for health care workers continues to rise

Makena Ndung'uApril 7, 2024

The need for healthcare workers has never been more significant than it is today. With an aging population, unprecedented global health challenges, and rapid ad...

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Trends and tactics: Exploring the rise of ETFs in Kenya’s financial landscape

Samson NderiApril 5, 2024

An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a pooled investment security that can be bought and sold in a manner similar to an individual stock. An ETF and a mutual fund h...

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Here are the Safaricom Chapa Dimba national finals fixtures scheduled for April 11-14 in Kisumu

James WamathaiApril 5, 2024

The fixture for the fourth edition of the Safaricom Chapa Dimba national finals has been officially released. The fixtures were released after a draw that was a...

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Isuzu, AutoXpress & Bridgestone partner to promote road safety in Kenya

James WamathaiApril 5, 2024

Isuzu East Africa, AutoXpress and Bridgestone have partnered to promote a road safety campaign in Kenya dubbed Eyes on the Road Campaign. The campaign is aim...

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I&M Foundation partners with KFS in Ksh. 162M Ngong Road Forest restoration project

Grace MathekaApril 5, 2024

I&M Foundation and Kenya Forest Service (KFS) have announced a partnership agreement for the restoration of the Ngong Road Forest. According to the agreemen...

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Guinness holds a successful live football viewing experience in Eldoret

Grace MathekaApril 4, 2024

Guinness hosted more than 5,000 fans for a two-day match day experience at Baniyas Square, Eldoret over the weekend. The organizing committee was led by Chairpe...

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Visa Everywhere Initiative for fintechs is now open for applications

Grace MathekaApril 4, 2024

The Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI) has officially opened applications for its 2024 innovation program and competition. The global competition will see fintech...

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Teaching children the importance of financial literacy

Staff WriterApril 4, 2024

Financial knowledge for most of us while growing up was a rare discussion. It was simple, money was for grown-ups, period. Over the years a realization dawns of...

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Safaricom Chapa Dimba national final draw to be held tomorrow

James WamathaiApril 4, 2024

The 2023/2024 Safaricom Chapa Dimba national final draw will be held tomorrow at the Safaricom HQ in Nairobi. It will be done at the Michael Joseph Centre (MJC)...

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Tusker Cider is the official beer partner for Blankets & Wine 2024 festivals

James WamathaiApril 4, 2024

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) apple cider, Tusker Cider, will be the official beer partner for the 2024 Blankets & Wines festivals. They will be hosted at L...

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Mastercard & Women Choice launch new programs to support women entrepreneurs

Makena Ndung'uApril 4, 2024

Mastercard and Women Choice have expanded their partnership to launch new two programs to support women entrepreneurs. The programs, ImpactHer and EmpowerHer, w...

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How to use MetaTrader 5 to your advantage

Samson NderiApril 3, 2024

MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is an advanced multi-asset platform that offers traders access to Forex, stocks, and futures markets. With its comprehensive tools for techni...

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Watu Credit & Boda Boda Association train boba boda riders on financial literacy

Samson NderiApril 3, 2024

Watu Credit Kenya and Boda Boda Association of Kenya have partnered to host a series of financial literacy clinics for boda boda riders. The clinics will pro...

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Bolt wins the “Best Ride-Hailing Platform, East Africa 2024” award by Global Brands Magazine

Samson NderiApril 3, 2024

Bolt has been awarded the Best Ride-Hailing Platform, East Africa 2024 by Global Brands Magazine. Global Brands Magazine (GBM), based in London, is one of th...

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Kalle Rovanpera wins the 2024 WRC Safari Rally followed by Katsuta Takamoto & Adrien Fourmaux

Samson NderiApril 1, 2024

Kalle Rovanpera has won the 2024 WRC Safari Rally after a near perfect run the competition that saw many of his rivals have mechanical issues. He was followed b...

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Britam Holding’s posts an improved FY 2023 net profit of Ksh. 3.2 billion

James WamathaiMarch 28, 2024

Britam Holdings Plc has announced that it has posted a Ksh. 3.2 billion net profit for the year ended December 31, 2023. This is a marked improvement from the K...

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BURN receives $12M investment from Key Carbon to expand cleaning cooking in Africa

James WamathaiMarch 28, 2024

BURN Manufacturing has announced that it has received a USD 12 million investment from Key Carbon Ltd. The investment is supported by Cartesian, a global privat...

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Pwani Oil plants trees in Kilifi to commemorate International Day of the Forest

James WamathaiMarch 28, 2024

Pwani Oil Products Limited teamed up with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and the Kilifi County government to plant 1,000 trees at the Msumarini Primary School i...

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