Tusker Oktobafest 2022 to have 3 events between Oct 8-30 in Eldoret, Mwea & Nairobi

Samson NderiSeptember 19, 2022

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has released the dates for Tusker Oktobafest 2022 which is set to take place throughout the month of October at various locations ...

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Team Sayari, a children’s series focused on environmental conservation to premiere on 24th September

Staff WriterSeptember 19, 2022

The Walt Disney Company Africa has launched Team Sayari, a National Geographic Kids programme. This was in partnership with National Geographic, the U.S. Depart...

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5 Reasons why Kenyans are turning to forex trading

Staff WriterSeptember 16, 2022

Kenya's quick ascension to the rank of one of Africa's most successful nations has resulted in vigorous development of the country's economy. Because of this, m...

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Mastercard foundation scholars program is celebrating a decade of developing young leaders

Staff WriterSeptember 16, 2022

The Mastercard Foundation is celebrating  the decennial anniversary of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. Launched in 2012, the Program began as a $...

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Nameless spearheads petition to name a street after the late musician, E-Sir

Samson NderiSeptember 15, 2022

Celebrated Kenyan musician, Nameless, has launched a petition to name a street in Nairobi suburb, South C, after the late Kenyan musician E-Sir. Nameless, wh...

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How LG is leveraging AI to ensure next level consumer experience

Staff WriterSeptember 15, 2022

LG has positioned itself as a pacesetter for other electronic companies by embedding Artificial Intelligence (AI) in new generation electronics.  This is meant ...

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mPharma has acquired a majority stake in HealthPlus

Staff WriterSeptember 15, 2022

mPharma, Africa’s leading patient-centered technology-driven healthcare company, has acquired the majority stake in HealthPlus, the leading pharmacy chain in Ni...

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Text Book Centre is now available on Uber Eats

Samson NderiSeptember 15, 2022

Text Book Centre is now available on Uber Eats and customers can now order their products through the app starting today September 15. According to Kui Mbug...

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Bboxx and Sunlight partner to connect Kenyans with clean energy

Samson NderiSeptember 15, 2022

Bboxx and Sunlight have announced a new partnership to provide clean energy to households across the country. Bboxx will use Sunlight's distribution capacity...

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IFC launches podcast as it seeks to promote the role of women in Africa’s renewable energy sector

Staff WriterSeptember 14, 2022

IFC has launched a new podcast series dubbed She Powers Africa   in a bid to promote the role of women in the sector as senior executive, engineers and thought ...

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Esther Kimani, founder of FarmerLifeLine Technologies emerges a winner at the Africa Food Prize Awards

Staff WriterSeptember 14, 2022

Esther Kimani founder of FarmerLifeLine Technologies in Kenya  has  emerged a winner at the Africa Food Prize Awards. The awards in which the winners walked awa...

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The best international TV shows to stream on Showmax this September

Samson NderiSeptember 13, 2022

This September on demand TV service Showmax has various TV shows that you can check out that include 1st seasons of Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, The Offer...

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Mabati Rolling Mills launches empowerment program for young people in Kenya

Samson NderiSeptember 13, 2022

Mabati Rolling Mills has officially launched, the Chandaria Youth Empowerment Program (CYEP), an empowerment program for young people in Kenya. CYEP is an in...

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Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon launches training initiative for Persons with Disabilities

Samson NderiSeptember 13, 2022

The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon has launched a 6 week training program for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) who will be taking part in the 2022 marathon...

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Kenya’s FlexPay & Buupass among 60 startups to receive Ksh. 479.2 million in funding from Google

Samson NderiSeptember 13, 2022

Google has announced that 60 black founded startups across Africa have been selected for the second cohort of Google for Startups Black Founders Fund (BFF) for ...

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Sampa The Great is the Spotify EQUAL Africa artist for September

Staff WriterSeptember 13, 2022

Spotify has announced the addition of Zambian-born rapper, Sampa The Great to its list of EQUAL Africa artists who are taking African music to the world. EQU...

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Kenya’s Esther Kimani among winners in the Pitch AgriHack 2022

Staff WriterSeptember 13, 2022

Six young technology innovators in Africa’s agriculture and food sectors, including Kenya's Esther KImani, have won cash prizes in the Pitch AgriHack 2022. T...

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Kenya’s Angela Wamai among African screenwriters selected for the AuthenticA Series Lab

Samson NderiSeptember 13, 2022

Four young African screenwriters from Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa have been selected for the AuthenticA Series Lab. The screenwriting training initia...

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Equity Bank to acquire 23,700 customers from Spire Bank

Samson NderiSeptember 12, 2022

Equity Bank Kenya has signed an Assets and Liabilities Purchase Agreement with Spire Bank Limited for the purchase of certain assets and liabilities of Spire Ba...

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Kenya’s Odwour Midigo among young leaders shortlisted for $80,000 Äänit Prize

Samson NderiSeptember 12, 2022

Five finalists have been shortlisted for the Äänit Prize, which awards up to $80,000 in support of African ventures that deliver positive social impact for some...

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Karun and Xenia Manasseh featured in Apple Music Soul September playlist

Samson NderiSeptember 12, 2022

Apple Music has launched its Soul September campaign, spotlighting the new wave of Africa’s R&B and soul musicians. The featured musicians in the playlis...

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Impact report reveals that M-KOPA provided $600 Million in credit for its customers

Samson NderiSeptember 12, 2022

M-KOPA, the fintech company that provides digital credit to underbanked customers, has announced the release of its 2021 Impact Report. The report presents f...

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Canon launches new products for broadcast and filmmaking

Samson NderiSeptember 12, 2022

Canon has launched new products for broadcast and filmmaking to strengthen its offering in line with its customers' needs. The new products include CN8x15 IA...

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Tecno has launched the Camon 19 Pro in the Kenyan market

Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2022

TECNO has launched the TECNO CAMON 19 Pro Mondrian Edition in the Kenyan market at an event held at the Ankole Grill, Kitisuru. This is the latest device in the...

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Challenges of ERP migration and deployment

Staff WriterSeptember 8, 2022

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is one of the most popular business management innovations, and it is being adopted by business across all industries especia...

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Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng wins the inaugural Africa Education Medal

Samson NderiSeptember 8, 2022

University of Cape Town Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng has won the inaugural Africa Education Medal for her impact, leadership, and advocacy in th...

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Nokia to launch 4 new eco-friendly devices later this year

Staff WriterSeptember 6, 2022

HMD Global has  announced that it will be launching of 4 new devices eco-friendly devices into the Kenyan market later this year, these are the Nokia X30 5G, No...

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Mabati Rolling Mills launches a youth empowerment program to facilitate training in ICT & entreprenuership

Staff WriterSeptember 6, 2022

Mabati Rolling Mills has launched the Chandaria Youth Empowerment Program (CYEP). The CYEP is an intervention geared towards providing sustainable alternative a...

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Lucas Mokaya wins the final ticket to the FIFA World Cup courtesy of Coca Cola

Staff WriterSeptember 5, 2022

Lucas Mokaya Bundi is the lucky winner of the final ticket to Qatar to watch this year’s FIFA World Cup in the just concluded Coca-Cola’s FIFA World Cup Buy and...

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DPO Group acquires approval from CBK to operate as a Payment Service Provider

Staff WriterSeptember 2, 2022

DPO Group Kenya has acquired approval from the Central Bank of Kenya to operate as a Payment Service Provider (PSP) in the country. The National Payment System ...

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Faulu Microfinance Bank launches financial education for students in a bid to drive DigiCash subscriptions

Staff WriterSeptember 1, 2022

Faulu Microfinance Bank has embarked on training on financial education to students in Universities and Technical Institutions across the country in partnership...

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Why cybersecurity is an integral part for economic recovery

Staff WriterSeptember 1, 2022

With citizens, governments, and businesses more dependent than ever on digital connectivity, one of the most pressing sectoral issues for this decade is cyberse...

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Marion Githinji, a rookie who managed to win the Safaricom Golf Tour

Samson NderiSeptember 1, 2022

We are used to hearing the term that determination and hard work eventually pays off but there is no truer depiction of this than Marion Githinji the overall wi...

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NBK posts a reduced net profit of Ksh. 729 million for the half year of 2022

Samson NderiSeptember 1, 2022

National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has announced that it has a registered Ksh. 729 million profit after tax in the half year of 2022. This is a slight dip from the Ks...

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NCBA posts an improved Ksh. 7.8 billion half year net profit

Samson NderiSeptember 1, 2022

NCBA Group PLC has announced that it has registered a half year profit after tax of Ksh. 7.8 billion for the period ending June 30 2022. This is a 67% growth up...

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73 scholars under the Equity Leaders Program to join 48 global universities

Staff WriterSeptember 1, 2022

 A total of 73 students under the Equity Leaders Program will be joining 48 global universities through scholarships under EGF’s Education and Leadership Develo...

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How to buy Kenya Power tokens, pay Postpaid bills & pay for new connections

Staff WriterAugust 31, 2022

Kenya Power has announced that from 1st September 2022, a myriad of its services can only be paid through authorized channels. The purchase of prepaid tokens,  ...

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Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin is now on Showmax

Staff WriterAugust 31, 2022

Multi-award-winning teen drama, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin is now available for streaming on TV streaming service Showmax. Twenty years ago, a series ...

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Martin Ochien’g is the new Global Compact Kenya Board Chairperson

Staff WriterAugust 31, 2022

Global Compact Network Kenya has appointed Mr. Martin Ochien’g as the new Board Chair and Mrs. Rebecca Miano as the Vice Chair to lead the Board. The two will s...

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Applications are now open for the Ecobank Fintech Challenge

Staff WriterAugust 30, 2022

Ecobank Group ,a Pan-African banking group has launched the fifth edition of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge. Fintechs in the competition stand a chance to win an...

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LG launches its first curved OLED gaming monitor

Staff WriterAugust 29, 2022

LG Electronics has unveiled its first curved 45-inch OLED display (model 45GR95QE) with a 240Hz refresh rate designed for immersive gaming experiences, while of...

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KCB reports a 27.5% rise in the half year net profit to Ksh. 19.5 Billion

Staff WriterAugust 25, 2022

KCB Group announced a net profit to Ksh. 19.5 Billion for the half-year ended June 2022, this is a 27.5 percent rise in profitability from  Ksh. 15.3 Billion re...

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