MPESA Foundation partners with AMREF to promote maternal health in Homabay county

Grace MathekaNovember 30, 2021

The MPESA Foundation in partnership with AMREF Health Africa have launched a Ksh. 150 million project to improve access to quality maternal health services in H...

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NCBA projects a 5.8% GDP growth for 2021 in Regional Economic Outlook Report

Grace MathekaNovember 30, 2021

Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to grow by 5.8% in 2021, according to the latest NCBA Regional Economic Outlook Report. The growth forecast ...

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Zamara partners with Jua Kali artisans to drive financial inclusion in the sector

Grace MathekaNovember 29, 2021

The Zamara Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kenya National Federation of Jua Kali Associations (KNFJKA) to drive financial inclusion in t...

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Nestlé launches new 3in1 Creamy White in the Kenyan market

Grace MathekaNovember 29, 2021

Nestlé East and Southern Africa Region (ESAR) recently launched the Nescafé 3in1 Creamy White in the Kenyan market. This is in a bid to push the product which e...

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Boomplay is set to hold the second edition of the “Boomplay Artistes Forum” in a bid to support Kenyan artists

Samson NderiNovember 28, 2021

Boomplay which is Africa's largest music streaming platform, is set to host the second edition of its annual 'Boomplay Artistes Forum'. The forum seeks to infor...

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William Cho has been appointed as the new LG CEO

Grace MathekaNovember 26, 2021

LG Electronics (LG) has announced the appointment of William Cho, the current Chief Strategy Officer, as the company’s new CEO effective December 1. Mr. Cho ta...

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The Organization of Women in International trade urges women to leverage on AfCFTA offerings

Grace MathekaNovember 26, 2021

The International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) in Kenya, Nigeria and Zimbabwe, have partnered to support Afric...

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Airtel Business partners with Cisco to secure internet connections for SMEs in Africa

Grace MathekaNovember 26, 2021

Airtel Africa through its B2B provider Airtel Business, has partnered with Cisco to provide secure internet access to SMEs in Africa. This is in support of thei...

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Jiji has launched its 5-day Black Friday deals ending 30th November

Grace MathekaNovember 26, 2021

Jiji, an online marketplace in Kenya, has unveiled Black Friday deals available starting Friday, November 26th and ending Tuesday 30th November, 2021. Customers...

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Showmax Pro to stream the 2021 Ballon d’Or ceremony live on 29th November

Grace MathekaNovember 25, 2021

Next Monday, 29th November, Showmax will treat football fans to a live show of the 2021 Ballon d’Or award ceremony on Showmax Pro. Following his win in 2019,...

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CDC Group launches 5 year strategy to scale up its investments in Africa

Grace MathekaNovember 25, 2021

CDC Group has launched a 5 year strategy to build on evolving market dynamics, commitment to Africa and new ambitions for investing in innovation and digital tr...

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EABC partners with the German African Business Association to strengthen EAC trade & investment ties

Grace MathekaNovember 25, 2021

The East African Business Council (EABC) and the German African Business Association have signed an agreement to collaborate on strengthening trade ties in vari...

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Cellulant partners with ImaliPay to ease payments for gig workers in Kenya & Nigeria

Grace MathekaNovember 25, 2021

ImaliPay, a financial platform for digital workers, has partnered with pan-African payments company Cellulant, for its payments infrastructure and solutions in ...

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Exinity, a fintech company launches new trading platform for forex & stock traders in Kenya

Grace MathekaNovember 25, 2021

Exinity, a trading and investment solutions company, has launched the Exinity Trader platform in the Kenyan market. Exinity Trader is a trading platform that...

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French Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais partners with Rova Sports Academy to support young talent

Grace MathekaNovember 25, 2021

Top French Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais has signed a 3 year partnership with the Rova Sports Academy in Kenya. Rova is a private multisport academy develo...

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Adanian Labs is calling out for applications to a venture building program

Grace MathekaNovember 24, 2021

Adanian Labs, a venture building hub, has launched the Adanian Labs venture building program for startups for 2022. The venture building programme will run f...

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SASRA sets up special unit to combat fraud in SACCOs in partnership with DCI

Grace MathekaNovember 23, 2021

The SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to establi...

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KBL launches ‘Turn on the Spirit of the Season’ campaign for the festive season

Grace MathekaNovember 23, 2021

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has unveiled a festive campaign dubbed Turn on the spirit of the season. The campaign highlights the importance of re-creating mem...

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James Kimani of Strathmore University wins the LG TikTok dance contest

Grace MathekaNovember 23, 2021

James Kimani, a Business Information and Technology student at Strathmore University, emerged top in the recently concluded LG Paca Dance Challenge. The dance c...

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Tatu City appoints Stecol Corp to complete the final phase of Kijani Ridge

Grace MathekaNovember 23, 2021

Tatu City has appointed engineering and construction firm Stecol Corporation to complete the final phase of Kijani Ridge, Tatu City’s premier residential neighb...

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Netflix launches two paid initiatives for Kenyan screenwriters to develop their writing

Grace MathekaNovember 23, 2021

The Realness Institute has announced open submissions for the 2022 Episodic Lab and Development Executive Traineeship (DET) in partnership with Netflix. The dea...

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Absa Bank posts Ksh. 8.2B net profit for Q3 2021; optimistic for dividend payout end year

Grace MathekaNovember 23, 2021

Absa Bank Kenya has released its financial results for the period ending 30th September, 2021. The bank reported a strong growth in net profit to Ksh. 8.2 billi...

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NSE to delist NBK on 25th November following complete acquisition by KCB Group

Grace MathekaNovember 22, 2021

The Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE) has notified the public of the delisting of the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) from the bourse on November 25th, 2021. The ba...

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Patrick Kuria summits Mt. Kenya in 12 hours in support of KBL reforestation initiative

Grace MathekaNovember 22, 2021

Patrick Kuria, a veteran mountain climber, recently completed a 12 hour summit of Mt. Kenya to raise awareness for the Climb for trees initiative advocating for...

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10 Nokia devices you can gift your friends & family this Christmas season

Grace MathekaNovember 22, 2021

Every Christmas season brings cheer and laughter in many households. Family members look forward to seeing and spending time with each other during the festive ...

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Mastercard partners with MyBank & Network International to elevate ecommerce in Somalia

Grace MathekaNovember 22, 2021

Mastercard, MyBank and Network international have partnered to launch a new Mastercard debit card that enables online shopping in Somalia. The launch is also...

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RFH Healthcare partners with AfricInvest to sign funding deal via Asoko

Grace MathekaNovember 22, 2021

Ruai Family Hospital, trading as RFH Healthcare, has entered into an agreement with pan-African asset management platform, AfricInvest, through its debt vehicle...

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EABC urges EAC states to speed up trade negotiations with the UK

Grace MathekaNovember 20, 2021

The East African Business Council (EABC) has urged EAC partner states to conclude their collective trade agreement with the United Kingdom to avoid trade uncert...

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Public voting is now open for the accountability music awards; Kenya’s King Kaka among finalists

Grace MathekaNovember 20, 2021

Finalists for the 2021 Accountability Music Awards have been selected, and are now open for public voting. The 2021 AMAs are a collaboration between Accounta...

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Infinix Note 11 Pro review

Samson NderiNovember 20, 2021

Infinix officially launched the NOTE 11 series of smartphones in the Kenyan market earlier this month. Specifically, they launched the NOTE 11 and NOTE 11 Pro. ...

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What would an African Metaverse look like?

Staff WriterNovember 20, 2021

In late October, Mark Zuckerberg managed to make headlines with almost every news outlet around the world when he announced that his company would be changing i...

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Telkom customers to now enjoy 100 free minutes of talk time for Ksh. 10 in reviewed voice offerings

Grace MathekaNovember 20, 2021

Telkom has reviewed its voice offers for its mobile prepaid customers. The revamped voice bundle Sema Yote earlier known as Chapa Story, will give customers 100...

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The untold story of sexual exploitation in the creative industry

wandirikarimiNovember 20, 2021

Whenever one thinks of sexual exploitation, most often than not what comes to mind is scenes from a fast paced thriller about busting human trafficking rings an...

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The pitfalls of the Kenyan creative industry & how creatives are reclaiming their space

Eugene OkumuNovember 18, 2021

Kenya, an East African nation with a population of 53 million, and a socio-political and economic hub of the region, is a bastion of many firsts. Here are some ...

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Customers can now access MPESA statements older than 6 months

Grace MathekaNovember 18, 2021

Since the launch of the MPESA App in June this year, Safaricom has been constantly making adjustments and updates to match customer needs and enhance customer e...

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The Kenya China Chamber of Commerce has been launched in Nairobi

Grace MathekaNovember 18, 2021

The Kenya China Chamber of Commerce (KCCC) has been officially launched in Kenya. This is with the aim of building lasting relationship with businesses and trad...

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Microsoft commits to support financial digital transformation with tailored cloud solutions

Grace MathekaNovember 18, 2021

Microsoft has reaffirmed its commitment to assisting financial services providers in Kenya with specialized Cloud solutions in their digital transformation jour...

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Bloomberg report indicates that COVID-19 is the biggest contributor to extreme poverty in Africa

Grace MathekaNovember 18, 2021

A report released at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed about 30 million people in sub-Saharan Afri...

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Here are five reasons why you need to choose LG TVs for gaming

Samson NderiNovember 17, 2021

Over the years, gaming has taken root in our country to the extent some people have even made it a career. As all gamers know, the screen/TV you are using is a ...

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Monster Energy launches a national consumer promotion to reward loyal customers

Grace MathekaNovember 17, 2021

Monster Energy has launched its first ever national consumer promotion dubbed Monster win a trip to Dubai in Kenya to reward their customers. The promotion is s...

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Kiambu County lauds Tatu City development during appraisal tour

Grace MathekaNovember 16, 2021

Kiambu County through its Development Implementation Coordination Committee (CDICC) has commended Tatu City’s development as it creates employment and homes thr...

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A look at WayaMoney, a free money transfer platform

Grace MathekaNovember 16, 2021

WayaMoney, a digital banking platform, was launched back in 2019 in Ghana. It was founded by Delali Anku, who is also the CEO, and Carol Cherotich, who also ser...

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