How MunchDen restaurant has used digital platforms to survive COVID-19

Grace MathekaMay 13, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the global food industry as many governments close down restaurants and bars to curb the spread of the virus. Across the worl...

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Huawei Watch Fit; a perfect device for hiking & mountain climbing

Grace MathekaMay 13, 2021

Mountain climbing is one of the common outdoors sport activity enjoyed by Kenyans. People engage in mountain climbing as a way of keeping fit, networking or kil...

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The Tecno Spark 7P; unboxing and first impressions

Samson NderiMay 12, 2021

The Tecno Spark 7P is a budget smartphone that was recently launched in the Kenyan market. The phone is the latest iteration in the Spark series and is targeted...

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Malkeeya proceeds to the next round at the Old Mutual Amazing Voices singing competition as Vipaji is eliminated

Grace MathekaMay 12, 2021

Malkeeya, Kenya's remaining candidate in the ongoing Old Mutual Amazing Voices singing competition, is set to represent the country in the competition. The othe...

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Muthoni Unchained, an online marketplace for artisans has joined CIO’s Legends Jasiri Edition platform

Grace MathekaMay 12, 2021

Muthoni Unchained, a culture hub and online marketplace for artisans, has announced their selection to join the Legends Jasiri Edition. Legends Jasiri Edition i...

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Mastercard partners with Billetera, a Kenyan tech company to offer digital payment solutions in DRC

Grace MathekaMay 12, 2021

Mastercard has partnered with Billetera, a digital payments technology company in Kenya, to provide unbanked and financially excluded residents in the DRC acces...

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Pangea Accelerator launches funding program in a bid to scale-up start-ups in East Africa

Grace MathekaMay 12, 2021

Pangea Accelerator, a Norwegian-based investment platform operating in East Africa, has rolled out a scale-up program to support start-ups and grow them. The ai...

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KEBS approves new standards to enhance business resilience and continuity

Grace MathekaMay 10, 2021

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has approved two new standards on management practices to boost businesses' capacity to respond to the set COVID-19 protoco...

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How to check your 2020 KCSE results

Samson NderiMay 10, 2021

The Minister in charge of Education, Professor George Magoha, has just released the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education 2020 results (KCSE 2020 results) at...

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HMD Global launches an Enterprise Mobility Management solution for IoT

Grace MathekaMay 10, 2021

Phone manufacturer and distributor, HMD Global, has launched its Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solution for IoT and enterprise use, the HMD Enable Pro. T...

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Mastercard consumer survey reveals rise in digital payments in Kenya

Grace MathekaMay 8, 2021

New research from Mastercard shows that the adoption of new payment technologies is rising, and consumer appetite for new, fast and flexible digital experiences...

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Dr. Patriciah Murugami & Renee Ngamau appointed to the Clean Start board

Grace MathekaMay 8, 2021

Clean Start has appointed Dr. Patriciah Murugami as the company's Chair to the Board, and Renee Ngamau on being appointed as a Board Director. Clean Start fo...

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Cheche Docs and Roka Designs among those selected for the Metta Nairobi’s Creative Challenge program

Grace MathekaMay 7, 2021

The Metta Nairobi has announced the Creative Challenge program participants under the Resource Of Open Mind (R.O.O.M), powered by Hivos East Africa. The crea...

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10 international series that you can watch on Showmax this May

Grace MathekaMay 7, 2021

Showmax has a wide array of movies and TV shows that you can stream on demand on the platform. These include local and international award-winning TV series and...

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AAF partners with Kenya Red Cross to tackle food insecurity in the Daadab Refugee Camp

Grace MathekaMay 7, 2021

The AGCO Agriculture Foundation (AAF) has announced the second phase of a Ksh. 13,343,750 ($125,000) project partnership with the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS)...

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Kenya Customs and Border Control lifts restriction on warehousing of goods

Grace MathekaMay 7, 2021

Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) has acknowledged the move by the Commissioner of Customs and Border Control to lift restrictions on warehousing of goods in Custom...

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Lami Technologies secures Ksh. 192 million seed funding to enhance insurance products in Kenya

Grace MathekaMay 6, 2021

Lami Technologies, Kenyan insure-tech start-up, has received Ksh. 192,330,000 ($1.8 million) in seed money, to help provide tailored and affordable insurance pr...

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Kwara a Kenyan fintech company has been selected for JICA’s Ninja Accelerator program

Staff WriterMay 6, 2021

Digital banking platform and fintech company Kwara has been nominated for the first cohort of the Ninja Accelerator program in Kenya. The NINJA Accelerator ...

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Dr. Benson Wairegi to exit the Britam Board on 28th May, 2021

Grace MathekaMay 6, 2021

Britam Group has announced that Dr. Benson Wairegi is set to step down from the Board of Britam Holdings on 28th May this year, after serving in the company for...

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AstraZeneca partners with Global EverGreening Alliance for a reforestation drive in Kajiado County

Grace MathekaMay 5, 2021

Pharmaceutical Company AstraZeneca and Global EverGreening Alliance to restore degraded agricultural and forest lands through planting 120 000 trees. The refore...

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Kenyan animated series ‘Makarao’ makes it to American streaming service KweliTV

Grace MathekaMay 5, 2021

Kenyan animated comedy series, Makarao, has made its debut to international audiences on KweliTV, an American-based Video-On-Demand (VOD) streaming service. Kwe...

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Kalasha Film and TV Market slated for 5th-7th May, 2021

Grace MathekaMay 5, 2021

The 4th edition of the Kalasha International Film and TV Market is scheduled for 5th to 7th May, 2021. This year's event will take on a hybrid approach for the ...

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World Bank’s IFC to lend Ksh. 2.7 billion to Stellar Warehousing & Logistics Limited a Kenyan Real Estate company

Grace MathekaMay 5, 2021

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private-sector development arm of the World Bank, has announced its plans to lend Ksh. 2.7 billion ($25 million...

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Applications are now open for the 2021 Facebook Community Accelerator Program

Grace MathekaMay 5, 2021

Facebook is inviting community leaders from Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria to apply for the 2021 Facebook Community Accelerator Program. The program offers pa...

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Jambojet has officially resumed flights in the Kenyan market

Grace MathekaMay 5, 2021

Low-cost airline, Jambojet, has resumed operations to all its local destinations, that is, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Ukunda and Malindi. The resumption of fight...

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Telkom partners with Stanchart to give their clients Showmax Pro Mobile subscriptions

Grace MathekaMay 4, 2021

Standard Chartered Bank has announced a partnership with Telkom Kenya, dubbed Omoka Vinoma, that will see Telkom pre-paid subscribers get access to 100% cashbac...

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5 Kenyan start-ups to benefit from the Ninja Accelerator program

Grace MathekaMay 4, 2021

The Ninja Accelerator in Kenya has selected 5 high-potential Kenyan ventures for its first cohort. The accelerator program is powered by the Japan International...

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Global companies keen on reinventing the office for life beyond COVID-19

Grace MathekaMay 4, 2021

A research conducted by Knight Frank has revealed that international businesses are looking into their workplaces to revitalize corporate brand and culture afte...

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I&M Bank acquires majority stake in Uganda’s Orient Bank

Grace MathekaMay 4, 2021

I&M Holdings has completed the acquisition of a 90% stake in Uganda’s Orient Bank in a deal valued at Ksh. 3.6 billion. The firm, which is also listed in...

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8 things you need to do to improve your WhatsApp privacy

Faith WambuiMay 4, 2021

WhatsApp has become one of the main ways people communicate with each other around the world. However, the app has faced a lot of criticism due to its privacy p...

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AfDB, IFAD and other partners pledge Ksh. 1.841 trillion to improve food security in Africa

Grace MathekaMay 3, 2021

A number of multilateral development banks and development partners have pledged over Ksh. 1.841 trillion ($17 billion) in financing to address rising hunger on...

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Boniface Mwangi to receive 2020/21 Outstanding Youth Peacemaker Prize

Grace MathekaMay 3, 2021

Human rights activist Boniface Mwangi is the recipient of the 2020/21 Outstanding Youth Peacemaker Prize during the Luxembourg Peace Prize ceremony, slated for ...

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Dan Aceda on SemaBox and podcasting in Kenya

Grace MathekaMay 3, 2021

A podcast is defined as an episodic series of spoken word digital audio files that a user can download to a personal device for listening. According to Wikipedi...

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If you are an eco-conscius consumer, you need to try out the LG energy saving products

Staff WriterApril 30, 2021

As the world gears up for the World Environment Day which is on June 5th, this is a time for brands and consumers to reflect on this year's theme, namely "Ecosy...

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KEPSA donates PPEs to County Government of Mombasa

Grace MathekaApril 30, 2021

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) through the Kenya Healthcare Federation has donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the County Government of Mo...

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Kenyan team among the US Africa Tech Challenge finalists

Grace MathekaApril 30, 2021

Following a public call-for-submissions at the beginning of 2021, 8 finalists have been invited to participate in the U.S.-Africa Tech Challenge to present thei...

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Rugby Africa launches #AfricaAsOne campaign with a solidarity camp in Tunisia

Grace MathekaApril 30, 2021

Khaled Babbou, President of Rugby Africa, has officially launched the #AfricaAsOne campaign, to drum up support for all African representatives taking African R...

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Goodwell Investments launches a Ksh. 6.5 billion fund for entrepreneurs in Africa

Grace MathekaApril 30, 2021

Goodwell Investments has launched a Ksh. 6.5 billion ($60 million) investment fund for entrepreneurs in Africa, dubbed Goodwell V. The fund will channel capital...

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Tecno is set to launch the Camon 17 Pro in the Kenyan market

Samson NderiApril 29, 2021

TECNO, the smartphone manufacturer is said to be planning to introduce the CAMON 17 Pro which will be the latest iteration in the Camon series. According to the...

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Meta Electric launches the BYD T3 Electric vans in Kenya

Grace MathekaApril 29, 2021

Meta Electric, a subsidiary of Meta Group Africa, has launched Kenya’s first Electric service delivery vans. The launch follows a recent initiative by the UN...

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Is planning your finances really a ‘good way’ to feel safe?

Samson NderiApril 29, 2021

If you haven’t heard of the word ‘mindfulness’ before, this refers to the basic human ability to be fully present and aware of what we’re doing in the moment. ...

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Ministry of Health partners with Novo Nordisk to defeat diabetes in Kenya

Grace MathekaApril 29, 2021

The Ministry of Health has partnered with pharmaceutical company, Novo Nordisk, and other key partners to establish an implementation plan to launch the Afforda...

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