Angela Okutoyi becomes the first Kenyan to compete in the Australian Open tournament

Grace MathekaJanuary 20, 2022

18-year-old Angela Okutoyi is the first Kenyan to compete in the Australian Open, a scheduled Grand Slam held annually in Melbourne, Australia. The tournament i...

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Price of cooking gas increases by 48% in the last 1 year

Grace MathekaJanuary 20, 2022

The price of cooking gas has increased by 48% over the last one year, hitting a high of Ksh. 2,978 for the 13kg cylinder. Currently, a 13kg cylinder of gas from...

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Roots International to hold the Poleni Concert in a bid to celebrate lives lost during the pandemic

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2022

Music promotion company Roots International has announced plans to host condolences concert dubbed the Poleni Concert later this month to stand by who have suff...

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Pwani Oil kicks off mentorship program for their National Essay Writing winners

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2022

Pwani Oil products in partnership with Shujaaz, and the Kenya Primary School Headteachers Association (KEPSHA) has begun the 3 month mentorship program for its ...

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Wangui Mbugua has been appointed as the General Manager for Uber Eats in Kenya

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2022

Uber Eats has appointed Wangui (Kui) Mbugua as the General Manager for its Kenya business in a bid to steer growth of delivery services in the country. Her appo...

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Meek Wanga & Doreen Mwirigi among 10 women selected for Ladima Foundation’s ‘Let your voices roar’ animation training

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2022

The Ladima Foundation has announced  the 10 selected East African women including Kenya's Meek Wanga and Doreen Mwirigi who will participate in the Let Your Voi...

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How to manage your money better in 2022

Samson NderiJanuary 19, 2022

There’s no doubt that households will face a number of financial challenges in 2022, from the return of European roaming charges to projected spikes in the cost...

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LG awards 3 social groups from Nairobi, Kiambu & Kajiado with Ksh. 1 Million grant in support of local communities

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2022

LG Electronics East Africa has awarded 3 social groups based in Nairobi, Kiambu and Kajiado counties as 2021 winners of the LG Electronics Ambassador Challenge....

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Equity Bank rolls out one Equity Till Number for digital payments

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2022

Equity has launched an enhanced centralized digital payment solution for traders through a single Equity Till Number. The solution, a first in the Kenyan market...

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MultiChoice expands hyperlocal territory to Mozambique & Angola

Grace MathekaJanuary 18, 2022

MultiChoice, a Pan-African entertainment company, has expanded its hyperlocal offering with the launch of two new TV channels for audiences in Mozambique and An...

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The Africa Center partners with other media players to develop the Global Media Index for news coverage in Africa

Grace MathekaJanuary 18, 2022

The New York-based The Africa Center has partnered with Africa No Filter, Media Monitoring Africa and the University of Cape Town (UCT) to develop the Global Me...

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Over 5,000 farmers to benefit from KCB’s Ksh. 50 million Mifugo Ni Mali programme

Grace MathekaJanuary 17, 2022

The KCB Foundation, through its Mifugo Ni Mali programme has this year set aside Ksh. 50 million to support over 5,000 farmers from 20 counties in the livestock...

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Visa offers exclusive experiences & digital payments to AFCON 2021

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2022

Visa is marking the ongoing AFCON 2021 competition in Cameroon by creating new unique experiences for cardholders and football fans. Visa will reward lucky Came...

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Apple Music kicks off the Mali Safi campaign to celebrate East African heritage

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2022

Apple Music has begun its inaugural Mali Safi campaign to celebrate the joyous music and vibe of East Africa. Mali Safi, which translates to the dopest and fres...

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Coca-Cola launches its new Jamii sustainability platform in Africa

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2022

The Coca-Cola Africa Operating Unit and its bottling partners have announced the launch of Jamii, the company's new Africa-focused sustainability platform. The ...

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Dorcas Wangira & Zainab Mohammed named as winners at the 2021 Merck Foundation Media Awards

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2022

The Merck Foundation in partnership with African First Ladies has announced the winners of the Merck Foundation Mask up with Care Media Recognition Awards 2021....

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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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