Adelle Onyango appointed to the Baraza Media Lab Board of Directors

Gladys WamuyuNovember 20, 2023

Legally Clueless Africa founder, Adelle Onyango, has recently been appointed to the Baraza Media Lab board of directors. This marks her growing influence in the...

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Huawei pushes for Ksh 10 trillion Internet connectivity investment in Africa

Gladys WamuyuNovember 17, 2023

According to Huawei, investment of more than Ksh 10 trillion, (USD 100 billion) in internet infrastructure, policies and ecosystems are necessary in order to ra...

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UNDP & World Bank support foreign investment in Kenya

Gladys WamuyuNovember 17, 2023

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), World Bank and Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) have today announced a new partnership to develop and imp...

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Microsoft launches a 100 new services as part of its AI-forward strategy

Staff WriterNovember 17, 2023

Microsoft has launched a 100 new services and updates as part of its AI-forward strategy. The announcements were made at Microsoft Ignite 2023 which is the comp...

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Absa Bank recognised at Kenya Banker’s SFI Catalyst Awards

Staff WriterNovember 17, 2023

Absa Bank was awarded by the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) at the seventh edition of SFI Catalyst Awards. This was due to making a positive environmental impa...

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Cellulant expands MENA operations with new Egypt payment licenses

Gladys WamuyuNovember 16, 2023

Payments fintech company Cellulant has announced that it has  obtained the initial approval as a Payment Service Provider and Payment Facilitator in Egypt. W...

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Kenya Innovation Week – Commonwealth Edition to be from Nov 27 – Dec 1

Gladys WamuyuNovember 16, 2023

Kenya Innovation Week - Commonwealth Edition will be held in Nairobi from 27 November to 1 December 2023. It will include Commonwealth Leaders, government of...

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Kora highlights Fintech’s role in bridging financial inclusion gap in Africa

Gladys WamuyuNovember 16, 2023

The Head of Sales and Partnerships for Kora, Adetola Oloke, has highlighted the crucial role of fintechs in driving financial inclusion across Africa, at the Af...

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Jambojet takes customers on a magical tour in partnership with Magical Kenya

Staff WriterNovember 16, 2023

We experience life with people in three ways that is when we sit down with them to have a meal, when we marry them, and when we travel together. Travelling is a...

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Kenya Airways improves customer experience with Lufthansa Systems codeshare solution

Gladys WamuyuNovember 10, 2023

Kenya Airways (KQ), has boarded Lufthansa Systems to provide a codeshare management solution, SchedConnect, which will enhance the airline's management of partn...

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USAID to sponsor the AlphaExpo mini-accelerator and startup pitch competition at the 10th Africa fintech summit in Lusaka, Zambia

Gladys WamuyuNovember 10, 2023

The Africa Fintech Summit is pleased to announce that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), as the Sponsor for the 6th Alpha Expo Mini Accelera...

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M-KOPA Kenya; Improving lives with AI and digital loans one smartphone at a time

Staff WriterNovember 10, 2023

Jane Omondi sells freshly cooked fish from a stand on a bustling roadside in Utawala, a low- to medium-income neighborhood about 16 kilometers, or 10 miles, ea...

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Africa is urged to collaborate to enhance AI readiness for transformative growth

Gladys WamuyuNovember 9, 2023

There is a need for players in Africa's private and public sectors to start working together to centre the continent in the global generative Artificial Intelli...

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KBL asks for spirits excise tax review to combat illicit alcohol trade

Gladys WamuyuNovember 8, 2023

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) excise tax collections from spirits dropped by 20.7 per cent in its first quarter, ending September 2023. This points to a shift i...

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Global companies in Kenya to face highest rates of security threats in 2024

Gladys WamuyuNovember 8, 2023

An anticipated rise in security threats including supply chain attacks, malicious damage to company property and violence against employees could have a serious...

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The economy will grow by 6% in 2024 according to the NCBA Economic Forum

Staff WriterNovember 8, 2023

The NCBA Economic ForuM has projected that the economy will grow up to 6% in 2024. The forum was held under the theme "2024 Macroeconomic Outlook: Divergence Ac...

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KBL calls for a review of excise duty charged on spirits as sales fall

Staff WriterNovember 8, 2023

Following a decline in excise duty collections, Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has indicated that there is a need for the government to rethink its tax policy on...

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NCBA Economic Forum projects up to 6% growth in GDP for 2024

Gladys WamuyuNovember 7, 2023

NCBA Economic Forum has projected the economy to grow up to 6% in 2024, supported by a rebound in the agriculture sector. They also predict the resilience of th...

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All you need to know about the Equity Bank instant top up option

Staff WriterNovember 7, 2023

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you are unable to complete your transaction due to insufficient funds while paying for goods and services, pay...

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What it takes to become a tax preparer

Staff WriterNovember 6, 2023

The career of a tax preparer can be both fulfilling and rewarding. In this article, we delve deeper into the prerequisites, skills, and training required to be ...

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Dr James Mwangi emphasizes need for social inclusion of refugees in Africa

Gladys WamuyuNovember 6, 2023

Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr. James Mwangi has called for increased social inclusion of refugees in Africa. In his address to the delegates attendi...

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James Mureu wins NCBA sponsored Monthly Mug Golf event at Naivasha Sports Club

Gladys WamuyuNovember 6, 2023

James Mureu from Naivasha has emerged as the overall winner of the NCBA sponsored Monthly Mug at Naivasha Sports Club in Nakuru county. Playing off handicap ...

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AAR launches ShwAARi, a single limit medical health cover

Gladys WamuyuNovember 6, 2023

AAR Insurance Kenya has announced an addition to its portfolio of the ShwAARi medical health cover. Some of the key highlights of this product are: It has a ...

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Safaricom Chapa Dimba heads to Bomet & Nakuru for inter-county playoffs

Gladys WamuyuNovember 3, 2023

Safaricom Chapa Dimba heads to Bomet and Nakuru counties this weekend for inter-county finals. A total of sixteen teams from South and Central Rift will battle ...

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Pwani Oil launches Sawa Milking Jelly a natural and preservative-free product

Gladys WamuyuNovember 3, 2023

Pwani Oil, a renowned company in the edible oils, personal care, and detergents industry, has proudly launched its latest innovation, Sawa Milking Jelly, an all...

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Oppo launches Legends campaign as it celebrates quality month

Staff WriterNovember 2, 2023

In an era where environmental consciousness is paramount there has been an increasing importance on the longevity and eco-friendliness of tech products. In o...

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MFS Africa & MVOLA partner to facilitate international money transfers into Madagascar

Gladys WamuyuNovember 1, 2023

MFS Africa has partnered with Mvola, Madagascar’s mobile money service, to facilitate inbound international money transfers. The partnership aims to further enh...

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MFS Africa rebrands to Onafriq

Gladys WamuyuNovember 1, 2023

MFS Africa, an African's digital payments network, has announced that it has rebranded to a new name, Onafriq. The inspiration behind the new name, Onafriq, ...

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Human resourse automation set to rise in East Africa

Gladys WamuyuNovember 1, 2023

Human Resource automation is expected to rise in the next five years in East Africa as organizations recognize the power of technology in monitoring employee pe...

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55 new cities join the UNESCO creative cities network on World Cities Day

Gladys WamuyuNovember 1, 2023

On World Cities Day, 55 cities join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), following their designation by UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay. New cit...

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90 media leaders attend the Bloomberg Africa Business Media Innovators Forum 2023

Gladys WamuyuNovember 1, 2023

Media, business, government, technology, and community leaders from across Africa and internationally have gathered today in Cape Town, South Africa for this ye...

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Protecting your financial assets; A guide to preventing & addressing fraud

Eugene OkumuNovember 1, 2023

The digitization of financial services in Kenya in recent years has earned global acclaim for streamlining access to financial services and solutions for a majo...

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Coca Cola announced as the soft drinks partners of Sauti Sol’s Solfest

Staff WriterOctober 31, 2023

Coke Studio™ has announced a partnership with SolFest, the highly anticipated music festival hosted by Sauti Sol. This show has been dubbed “The Last dance” as ...

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LG to gift toys to kids this festive season following partnership with Playmobil

Staff WriterOctober 31, 2023

LG has announced a partnership with Playmobil to create a magical experience for kids. Playmobil is one of the world's leading toy brands for children aged 4 to...

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Embracing Money Market Funds at a time of macro-economic uncertainties

Staff WriterOctober 31, 2023

Kenya, just like many emerging economies, has had a fair share of economic ups and downs. Inflation rates have soared, the cost of living has escalated, and th...

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Strengthening climate resilience: The need for an insurance based approach

Staff WriterOctober 31, 2023

As the world deals with the escalating impact of climate change, there is an urgent need for robust strategies to enhance climate resilience. Rising sea leve...

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Alphonce Kigen & Evaline Chirchir emerge as the winners in the 42 KM category of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon

Staff WriterOctober 30, 2023

Alphonce Kigen and Evaline Chirchir were crowned as the winners in the 42 Kilometers individual men and women categories in the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marat...

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Upgrade your lifestyle without breaking the bank with Absa Buy Now Lipa Pole Pole

Samson NderiOctober 30, 2023

Ladies often say that shopping is therapeutic something which I couldn't get my head around because I have always viewed it as a hustle. However, over time I ha...

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BURN issues $10M million green bond to support clean cooking in Africa

Gladys WamuyuOctober 27, 2023

BURN Manufacturing has announced the issuance of Africa’s first-ever green bond designated for clean cooking financing of USD $10 Million. The proceeds from ...

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Standard Chartered Women in Tech program awards 7 women-led startups with USD 70,000

Gladys WamuyuOctober 27, 2023

The Standard Chartered Bank and @iBizAfrica - Strathmore University, through its partnership program the Women in Tech Incubator program, has awarded 7 women-le...

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Absa Bank in plans to allocate Ksh. 120 Billion for sustainable financing

Staff WriterOctober 26, 2023

Absa Bank has announced plans to double its sustainable finance allocation to KES120 billion in two years as part of its refreshed sustainability commitment. T...

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LG launches ThinQ app 2.0 an upgraded version of its smart home innovation

Staff WriterOctober 26, 2023

LG has announced the release of its  ThinQ app 2.0 which is an upgraded version of its smart home innovation that transforms home appliances into ultra-connecte...

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