Afrobeats guitarist Fiokee releases his debut album featuring Maua Sama, Yemi Alade, Chike among others

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2022

Afrobeats guitarist, Fiokee, has released his debut album titled Man, after over a decade of producing, recording and performing music. The album features Tanza...

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Lipa Later secures Ksh. 1.4 Billion in funding to expand operations across Africa

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2022

Lipa Later, a buy-now-pay-later company operating in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Nigeria, has raised Ksh. 1.4 billion (USD 12 million) investment from a consortiu...

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LG joins IBM Quantum Network in a bid to advance industry applications of quantum computing

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2022

LG Electronics (LG) has announced its decision to the IBM Quantum Network in a bid to advance industry applications of quantum computing. This will enable LG to...

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Mastercard Foundation partners with Africa Lion Advisory to drive COVID-19 safety awareness among Bodaboda operators

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2022

Africa Lion Advisory (ALA) in partnership with Mastercard Foundation recently embarked on a training initiative for BodaBoda operators to create safety awarenes...

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Huawei set to launch new tablets, nova 9 phone & wearables in the Kenyan market

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2022

Huawei Mobile Kenya has announced plans to introduce three new products in the market in the first quarter of the year. The lined up products set for launch inc...

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San Ramon Carbon Neutral Foundation launches the Healing Trees initiative in remembrance of lives lost to COVID-19

Grace MathekaJanuary 12, 2022

The San Ramon Carbon Neutral Foundation has partnered with other global organizations to develop a movement that seeks to provide healing and hope to people thr...

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KAM embraces the 15% power tariff reduction, states that it will boost local manufacturing

Grace MathekaJanuary 11, 2022

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has welcomed the 15% reduction in power tariffs in the country gazetted on 7th January, 2022. In a statement releas...

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Equity Group launches Equity Life Assurance as it diversifies to insurance

Grace MathekaJanuary 10, 2022

Equity Life Assurance (ELAK) which is fully owned by Equity Group Insurance Holdings has received a life insurance license to operate as an insurance provider i...

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KenGen completes Phase 1 of the 25 acres Ngong Forest restoration project

Grace MathekaJanuary 10, 2022

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has completed Phase One of the 25 acres Ngong Forest Restoration project which commenced in October 2018. The proj...

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Mastercard podcast shows how financial inclusion is creating an equitable future for all

Grace MathekaJanuary 10, 2022

Mastercard is bringing awareness to some of the world's most critical issues through an innovative podcast series titled Journey to One Billion. The podcast fea...

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CEO Fridays: A conversation with Dr. Maria Bayerl on facial anesthetics & her plan to open a practice in Kenya

Grace MathekaJanuary 7, 2022

Over the recent years, reports have shown that the number of people getting cosmetic procedures has risen steadily. We find that more and more men and women are...

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The High Court has declined to suspend car insurance premium rate increase

Grace MathekaJanuary 6, 2022

Tough times are on the horizon for motor vehicle owners in Kenya as underwriters adjust the rates for comprehensive insurance upwards. The premiums rates applic...

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Interview with Leon Kiptum on Chipper Cash and their operations in Africa

Grace MathekaJanuary 6, 2022

Sending and receiving money to and from abroad has rapidly become a crucial aspect of people, businesses and economies. This has specifically been accelerated  ...

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Cellulant has extended its partnership with Pipit Global to include 18 African countries

Grace MathekaJanuary 5, 2022

Pipit Global, a cash payments platform, has extended its partnership agreement with Cellulant, a fintech company, to now include eighteen countries in Sub-Sahar...

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President Uhuru Kenyatta to inspect the new Ksh. 40 Billion Kipevu Oil Terminal project tomorrow

Grace MathekaJanuary 5, 2022

President Uhuru Kenyatta is scheduled to inspect the progress of ongoing construction at the new Kipevu Oil Terminal (KOT) on 6th January, 2022. The President w...

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British Council looks into complaints of racism by staff members in Kenya

Grace MathekaJanuary 5, 2022

The British Council in Kenya has launched an inquiry into allegations of systemic racism from black current and former staff members in Kenya. Senior white exec...

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5 low-cost ways to market your medical practice

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 5, 2022

Chances are that you got into medicine because you love helping people to feel their best. Unfortunately, a thriving practice may not be forthcoming without som...

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Showmax to launch its next Kenyan original series, Single-ish, on 20th January

Grace MathekaJanuary 4, 2022

Showmax has announced its next original series in Kenya, Single-ish, a 13 part drama series that will premiere on the platform on 20th January, 2022. The show b...

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LG commits to prioritize customer value ahead of the new year

Grace MathekaDecember 29, 2021

LG Electronics (LG) new CEO, William Cho, has unveiled the company’s priorities for 2022. Mr. Cho stressed on the importance of being more strategic in the new ...

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Uganda’s Sarrai Group obtains 20-year lease of Mumias Sugar assets

Grace MathekaDecember 28, 2021

Kenya has leased Mumias Sugar Company assets to Sarrai Group, a conglomerate of agro-manufacturing companies across East and Southern Africa. The 20-year lease ...

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Family Bank extends Ksh. 6 billion loan facility to 17 counties to support agribusinesses

Grace MathekaDecember 28, 2021

Family Bank has announced that it will extend its Ksh. 6 billion credit to 17 counties in Kenya for the next year. The funding is powered by USAID’s Pay for Per...

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Digital lenders regulation law has now taken effect following Presidential consent

Grace MathekaDecember 24, 2021

A law that allows for the licensing and supervising of digital lenders came into effect on December 23. This is following the signing of the Central Bank of Ken...

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Huawei ranked second in the 2021 EU Industrial R&D investment scoreboard

Grace MathekaDecember 24, 2021

Huawei has been ranked second in the recently concluded 2021 EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard, up from third place in the 2020 edition. The 2021 EU I...

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LG launches its first model 17G90Q ultragear gaming laptop

Grace MathekaDecember 23, 2021

LG Electronics (LG) recently unveiled its first gaming laptop model 17G90Q, expanding its premium UltraGearTM lineup and bringing exciting news to gamers worldw...

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Gospel musician Sifa Favour feeds 30,000 street children in 43 countries

Grace MathekaDecember 23, 2021

Kenyan gospel musicians, Sifa Favour, known for his hit single Mimi Na Wewe is celebrating his birthday and a milestone of feeding 30,000 street children in 43 ...

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President Uhuru Kenyatta commissions GTC Office Tower in Westlands

Grace MathekaDecember 23, 2021

The Global Trade Center (GTC) Office Tower has been officially opened for occupancy and operations, in a launch ceremony graced by H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta...

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Kenya Power’s Elizabeth Rogo named among 100 outstanding female executives in the African Oil and Gas sector

Grace MathekaDecember 23, 2021

Kenya Power board member, Eng. Elizabeth Rogo, has been recognized as one of 100 Outstanding Female Executives in the African Oil and Gas sector by African Shap...

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We have a long way to go for Kenyan writers looking to make bank in publishing

Mwende NgaoDecember 23, 2021

Books are one of the best ways to curate a people's history. Most of what I've learned about the world I learned from books. The reigns of monarchs, the biggest...

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Safaricom & NTSA launch road safety initiative for Boda Boda drivers

Grace MathekaDecember 23, 2021

Safaricom has partnered with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the National Boda Boda Association to promote a road safety initiative targe...

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Daddy Owen’s Malaika Tribute Awards and M-PESA Foundation Partner to award disability champions

Grace MathekaDecember 23, 2021

Several organizations were awarded for their role in advocating for persons with disabilities and highlighting the role they play in society at the Malaika Trib...

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LG to soon launch its premium S95QR soundbar for home, cinema & gaming

Grace MathekaDecember 22, 2021

LG Electronics (LG) has announced plans to introduce a new lineup of audio products with diverse models offering premium performance, unique and stylish designs...

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SweepSouth acquires a majority stake in Egyptian start-up Filkhedma

Grace MathekaDecember 22, 2021

SweepSouth, a South African cleaning company with operations in Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria has announced its acquisition of Egyptian start-up, Filkhedma. F...

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Shujaa, KCB & Kabras Sugar Rugby teams nominated for Soya Awards Team of the Year category

Grace MathekaDecember 21, 2021

Three rugby teams have been nominated for the 2021 Sports Personality of the Year (SOYA) Awards in the Team of the Year category. Kenya Sevens team Shujaa, Keny...

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Pipit Global partners with Cellulant to expand operations to 12 new African markets

Grace MathekaDecember 21, 2021

Pipit Global, a cash payments platform, has extended its partnership agreement with pan-African payments company Cellulant to include eighteen countries in Sub-...

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Uber 2021 year in review report reveals increased grocery deliveries on Uber Eats

Grace MathekaDecember 21, 2021

Uber has released its Year in Review in Kenya report which indicates that 2021 continued to be dramatically shaped by lockdowns and an ever-evolving global pand...

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Canon launches its new Outdoor PTZ Camera, the CR-X300

Grace MathekaDecember 20, 2021

Canon has announced the expansion of its remote camera system line-up, with the launch of the CR-X300 PTZ camera. The new camera is the latest addition to Canon...

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Jiji wins Mobile app of the year award in the Shopping & eCommerce category at the 2021 Mobile app & Summit Awards

Grace MathekaDecember 20, 2021

Jiji Kenya, an online marketplace, has won the Mobile App of the Year in the Shopping and E-commerce category. The award was presented to Jiji at the 2021 Mobil...

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Interview with Miriam Limo on the Coca-Cola Christmas campaign under the Real Magic brand philosophy

Samson NderiDecember 17, 2021

Coca-Cola recently launched a Christmas campaign under the new Real Magic philosophy and platform. The campaign was marked by the launch of a Christmas caravan ...

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Kakuzi releases its 2020 environmental, social & governance report

Grace MathekaDecember 17, 2021

Kakuzi, an agribusiness firm, has become the first agricultural counter player at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) to release its 2020 Environmental, Socia...

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EABC calls for bilateral talks in a bid to eliminate non-tariff barriers between Kenya & Uganda

Grace MathekaDecember 17, 2021

The East African Business Council (EABC) has called for bilateral dialogue to eliminate all outstanding non-tariff barriers (NTBs) between Kenya and Uganda in a...

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Vidah Morah wins the first ticket for ‘Monster win a trip to Dubai’ promotion

Grace MathekaDecember 17, 2021

Monster Energy, supported by Coca Cola Kenya, has announced the first winner of the Monster win a trip to Dubai consumer promotion launched in November this yea...

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African Business Based Tourism platform launches new project to connect investors to local tourism stakeholders

Grace MathekaDecember 16, 2021

The newly launched African Nature-Based Tourism platform is currently 8 months into its first year of the three-year project phase. The platform is a collaborat...

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