LG has received AHRI performance award for the fifth consecutive year

Samson NderiApril 4, 2022

LG Electronics (LG) has been recognized by the Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) with a Performance Award for the fifth year in a r...

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Tushop raises $3M in a pre-seed funding round to scale operations in Kenya

Samson NderiApril 1, 2022

Tushop, the Kenyan social-commerce platform that enables communities in Nairobi to buy groceries more cheaply with free delivery, has secured $3M in a pre-seed ...

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Safaricom and Betika among 40 brands recognized by Superbrands East Africa

Samson NderiApril 1, 2022

Superbrands East Africa celebrated 40 of the region’s top brands at a Tribute Awards Ceremony held on Thursday 31st March 2022 at the Trademark Hotel in Nairobi...

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KBL launches the-bar, a digital marketplace for their customers

Samson NderiApril 1, 2022

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has launched the bar a cutting-edge direct-to-consumer digital marketplace to meet customers' demand for quick, easy, and convenie...

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Samsung has launched its 2022 consumer electronics lineup

Samson NderiApril 1, 2022

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has showcased its 2022 lineup for Neo QLED 8K, soundbars, accessories and sustainability initiatives at its virtual Unbox & Dis...

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Coca-Cola Foundation partners with SHOFCO to provide economic empowerment training to 2,500 women and youth in Mombasa

Samson NderiApril 1, 2022

The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) has awarded Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO), a grant of Kshs 28,300,000 to implement a 12-month training project among mar...

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LG Electronics launches Easter campaign dubbed “Celebrate PASAKA na LG”

Samson NderiMarch 31, 2022

LG Electronics East Africa has launched its biggest Easter Campaign dubbed Celebrate PASAKA na LG aimed at improving customers' shopping experience for more val...

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Microsoft launches a research institute in Nairobi as it seeks to advance scientific knowledge

Samson NderiMarch 30, 2022

Microsoft has announced the establishment of a research institute in Nairobi. This institute aptly named "Microsoft Africa Research Institute" will be the compa...

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Bolt is calling out for applications to its internship programme that seeks to empower women

Samson NderiMarch 30, 2022

Bolt has rolled out its second phase of the #Drive4WITech internship program that seeks to empower women in technology across Africa. The #Drive4WITech is a ...

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LG renews sponsorship deal for Sports Personality of the Month Award

Samson NderiMarch 30, 2022

LG Electronics East Africa has announced a new one-year sponsorship deal for the Sports Personality of the Month Award (SPOM) through to December 2022. The ren...

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USIU-Africa partners with the University of Nevada, to launch Africa’s first behavioral analysis training course

Samson NderiMarch 30, 2022

The United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) has partnered with University of Nevada to deliver a behavior analysis certificate course, a fir...

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How to check your KCPE 2021 Results

Staff WriterMarch 28, 2022

The Minister in charge of Education, Professor George Magoha, has just released the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education 2021 results (KCPE 2021 results) at t...

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The tech trends for 2022 and what they mean for the African continent

Samson NderiMarch 28, 2022

We have observed a significant march toward complete digitization of the world in recent years. The usage of and reliance on technology has expanded considerabl...

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Four Points by Sheraton recognised as the Best Airport Hotel by the 2022 International Hotel Awards

Samson NderiMarch 28, 2022

Four Points by Sheraton has been awarded at the International Hotel Awards as the Best Airport Hotel 2022. While the CEO Destinations Premium magazine has recog...

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200 youth in Kisumu took part in ‘Golf Mtaani’ a Safaricom golf outreach programme

Samson NderiMarch 26, 2022

Over 200 youth from Kisumu County have today gotten a chance to take a part in a Safaricom Golf Outreach programme dubbed ‘Golf Mtaani’ held at Lolwe Grounds. ...

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Coca Cola Foundation partners with AWAK to empower mothers living in urban slums

Samson NderiMarch 26, 2022

Over 2500 mothers are set to benefit from an economic empowerment program by the Association of Women in Agriculture, Kenya (AWAK) and The Coca-Cola Foundation....

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CEO Fridays; A chat with Christophe Leloup, the Emirates country manager on the impact of Covid-19

Samson NderiMarch 25, 2022

With over 26 years of experience in the airline industry, Leloup first joined Emirates in 2012, taking on the role of Area Manager in Côte d’Ivoire and overseei...

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Qatar Airways Privilege Club has adopted Avios as its reward currency

Samson NderiMarch 25, 2022

Qatar Airways has announced  that the Privilege Club has officially adopted Avios as its reward currency. This opens up a world of new opportunities for member...

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USIU-Africa, KBA & Serianu partner to train 2,000 youth as cybersecurity experts

Samson NderiMarch 23, 2022

USIU-Africa, Kenya Bankers Association and Serianu have partnered in a bid to train 2,000 cyber security professionals in a program known as Cyber Shujaa.  The...

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Legally Chubby & TK Lyon among winners in Tusker Nexters competition in Kisumu

James WamathaiMarch 23, 2022

The Tusker Nexters Lake region auditions came to a close with three musical talents, and four eSports players selected to represent the region at the national f...

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Microsoft launches season 3 of the Game of Learners competition for university students

Samson NderiMarch 23, 2022

Microsoft has launched the 2022 season of Africa Development Center (ADC)-sponsored Game of Learners (GOL) competition . The GOL initiative, now in its third...

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Uber has appointed Imran Manji as their new Head of East Africa

Samson NderiMarch 22, 2022

Uber has announced the appointment of Imran Manji as their new Head of East Africa. He will be responsible for Uber’s business strategy and growth across the re...

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Absa Life Assurance Kenya signs a product distribution agreement with Hisa Africa Insurance Agency

Samson NderiMarch 22, 2022

Absa Life Assurance Kenya (ALAK), an Absa Group subsidiary, has signed a product distribution agreement with Hisa Africa Insurance Agency. Hisa Africa is a rep...

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Samsung hosts inaugural device experience partner summit

Samson NderiMarch 21, 2022

Samsung Electronics East Africa  hosted its inaugural strategic partner summit at Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel. The event was attended by key Samsung distributors...

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Why FX Traders are Switching from MT4 to MT5 

Sheila MachariaMarch 18, 2022

Today, many forex brokers prefer Metatrader 5 and easily abandon its predecessor. What is the reason why many traders switch from MT5 to MT4? Do experienced tra...

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Canon appoints Copy Cat Group as a distributor for its products in Kenya

James WamathaiMarch 17, 2022

Canon Central and North Africa has today announced that it has appointed Copy Cat group as an authorized distributor for its products in Kenya. The two companie...

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Equity Bank wins two awards at the Visa Awards 2021

Samson NderiMarch 16, 2022

Equity Bank has won two awards at the Visa Awards 2021, that is the Visa Top Acquiring Award and the Visa E-Commerce (Acquiring) Award. The two awards from Vis...

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Blueband’s value chain has benefitted over 7,000 canola oil farmers in the Kenyan market

Samson NderiMarch 15, 2022

Blue Band has been in East Africa since the 1950s and is even older than countries like Kenya. Trusted by generations of families, many grew up with Blue Band ...

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KBL’s Tusker Nexters Competition begins with Meru leg

James WamathaiMarch 15, 2022

Michael Ndegwa, Peter Wakahiu & Kelvin Chebet were among seven winners of the Tusker Nexters Regional Finals in Meru ASK Showground. The seven will now trav...

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Food startup Kune begins commercial operations, launches app

James WamathaiMarch 13, 2022

Kenyan based food startup, Kune, has announced that it has officially began commercial operations with four meal hubs located in strategic locations in Nairobi....

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AfricaGoGreen Fund receives over $30 million investments from the African Development Bank & Nordic Development Fund

Samson NderiMarch 11, 2022

The African Development Bank and the Bank’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) have approved a combined-equity investment of $20 million in the AfricaGoG...

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Third leg of the Safaricom Golf Tour to be at Muthaiga Golf Club this weekend

James WamathaiMarch 10, 2022

The third leg of the Safaricom Golf Tour will take place at the Muthaiga Golf Club this weekend, March 12 to March 13, 2022. The tournament has attracted over 2...

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Safaricom M-PESA hits 30 million active customers mark as it celebrates 15 years of existence

James WamathaiMarch 10, 2022

Safaricom has announced that M-PESA now has over 30 million customers using the mobile money service every month in Kenya. The milestone comes a few days aft...

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KCB Foundation invests Ksh. 5 million in the conservation of Tana River

James WamathaiMarch 10, 2022

The KCB Foundation has announced its support for the conservation of Tana River and has made an initial investment of Ksh. 5 million. The KCB Foundation has ...

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New mini-series, PAA – Born To Fly, to showcase the lives on 3 teenage girls in Kenya

James WamathaiMarch 10, 2022

SKY Girls Kenya have launched a 6 part teen mini-series, PAA – Born To Fly, that will be debut on their YouTube channel  and on Citizen TV starting this Sunday,...

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Nigerian musician, Fave, joins the Spotify EQUAL Music Programme

James WamathaiMarch 9, 2022

Spotify has announced Fave as the EQUAL Africa ambassador of the month. This announcement comes off the back of Fave’s popularity since the release of her hit s...

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BasiGo launches electric bus pilot with CitiHoppa & East Shuttle; Opens reservations for orders

James WamathaiMarch 9, 2022

BasiGo has today flagged off the first electric buses in the country for passenger use in partnership with CitiHoppa and East Shuttle transport companies. Ba...

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Kenya’s Agrotech+ among winners in the Africa AgTech & Inclusive Insurance Challenge 2022

James WamathaiMarch 9, 2022

Kenya's agritech startup Agrotech+, has been named among winners in the Africa AgTech & Inclusive Insurance Challenge 2022 by the Global Index Insurance Fac...

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Lipa Later to give new mums at the company 6 months fully paid maternity leave

James WamathaiMarch 9, 2022

Lipa Later has announced it will be offering all new mums at the company 6 month paid maternity leave effective April 1st 2022. Lipa Later announced the benefit...

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Kenya Airways to suspend flights to Cameroon as it reviews flight routes & frequency

James WamathaiMarch 9, 2022

Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced that it has reviewed the routes it flies to as part of its recovery plans. The route network review will affect several routes ...

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Equity launches Ksh. 678B stimulus package to accelerate economic recovery in Eastern & Central Africa

James WamathaiMarch 9, 2022

Equity Group has announced that it launched a Ksh. 678 billion stimulus package to accelerate economic recovery in Eastern & Central Africa. The stimulus...

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The best international TV shows & movies to watch on Showmax in March

James WamathaiMarch 9, 2022

Showmax offers viewers a wide range of entertainment content from movies, to series and TV shows that you can stream on demand on the platform. This March, S...

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