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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PwC urges taxpayers to comply with 1.5% Digital Service Tax

Grace MathekaApril 29, 2021

PwC Kenya has urged taxpayers to comply with the Finance Act 2020 on Digital Service Tax (DST) that introduced a tax of 1.5% of the gross transactional value ef...

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Keroche Breweries launches Vienna Ice Strong Lager beer with 10% alcohol content

Grace MathekaApril 28, 2021

Keroche breweries has launched the Vienna Ice Strong Lager with a 10% alcohol content. The company has exuded confidence in the new drink which it says will gen...

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Digital loan companies to face tough service requirements in proposed CBK Bill

Grace MathekaApril 27, 2021

Digital mobile money lenders will have up to 6 months to be licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). This will happen if Parliament passes a Bill proposing ...

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GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize competition is back; applications now open

Grace MathekaApril 27, 2021

The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition is back for the third year, to inspire agrifood entrepreneurs in Africa to use their energy creativity to solve probl...

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Kakuzi receives commendation by UK’s Ethical Trading Initiative organization

Grace MathekaApril 27, 2021

Agricultural firm, Kakuzi, has welcomed a global release report issued by the Ethical Trade Initiative (ETI) acknowledging its commitments on labour rights. ...

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Luxury brands investment company, Birimian, officially launches; plans to invest in African companies

Grace MathekaApril 27, 2021

Birimian, the first investment company dedicated exclusively to African luxury and premium heritage brands, has launched in Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa. The comp...

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SemaBox launches women-centered podcast incubation program

Grace MathekaApril 26, 2021

SemaBox has launched a women's only podcast incubation program, in a bid to provide an opportunity to diversify the content landscape and to democratize storyte...

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10 students from Mathare to receive University scholarship courtesy of Canon’s Miraisha Program

Grace MathekaApril 24, 2021

Canon’s Miraisha Program has selected 10 young storytellers from the Mathare community in Kenya to receive a scholarship at KCA University, in a bid to help the...

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A look at Huawei’s oxygenation monitoring smartwatches

Grace MathekaApril 24, 2021

Huawei Mobile's launch of smartwatches in the Kenyan market in the last one year has played a critical role in helping people stay healthy and crush their fitne...

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Nominations for the Gender Mainstreaming Awards 2021 are now open

Grace MathekaApril 24, 2021

The Gender Mainstreaming Awards (GMA) 2021 nominations are open, with an aim to reward organizations and individuals at the forefront of advancing the business ...

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Safaricom Youth Orchestra 7th graduation ceremony slated for 25th April

Grace MathekaApril 24, 2021

Safaricom has announced that 11 students will graduate at the seventh Safaricom Youth Orchestra graduation ceremony to happen Sunday 25th April, 2021. The event...

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The 2022 TechWomen applications for women in tech are now open

Grace MathekaApril 22, 2021

TechWomen is an Initiative of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The initiative brings emerging women leaders in STEM...

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As we celebrate Earth Day, there is a need to buy enviromentally friendly products

Staff WriterApril 22, 2021

Today the world is  celebrating Earth Day, an annual environmental campaign that brings attention to the effects of climate change by asking people to switch of...

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Equity Group’s digitization efforts pay off with 62.6% of transactions being done on mobile

Grace MathekaApril 22, 2021

Equity Group has for the first time in history handled less than half of its transaction value within its branches, accounting for only 37.4% of such value with...

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New Anzisha Prize Report indicates that young entrepreneurs are key to job creation

Grace MathekaApril 22, 2021

A new impact report from the Anzisha Prize has revealed that young people's inexperience is their greatest asset for being successful entrepreneurs who create j...

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New Fortress Energy named a Founding Partner of the Basketball Africa League

Grace MathekaApril 22, 2021

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and New Fortress Energy (NFE), have announced a multiyear partnership that makes NFE a Founding Partner and the Official Ener...

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Ednah Otieno appointed Human Resources Director for Diageo in Great Britain

Grace MathekaApril 22, 2021

East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has appointed Ednah Otieno, the current HR Director for East Africa, as Human Resources Director for Diageo in Great Brita...

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New study reveals a 92% increase in GBV in Kenya between Jan-June 2020

Grace MathekaApril 22, 2021

According to a study highlighted by the Gender CS Margaret Kobia, cases of Gender Based Violence (GBV) in Kenya increased by 92% between January and June 2020. ...

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UNICEF announces the 2021 StartUp Lab cohort in Ghana

Grace MathekaApril 20, 2021

UNICEF has launched the 2021 cohort of the UNICEF StartUp Lab, a co-creation space and incubator. The incubator engages young startups in the development of inn...

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What You Need To Know About Shipping Overseas

Samson NderiApril 20, 2021

These days, the internet has made it easier than ever before to connect with people around the world. For consumers, this has transformed the way people view sh...

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8 must watch documentaries on Showmax

Grace MathekaApril 20, 2021

Showmax has been the home of some of the best documentaries and docu-series of recent years. Some of them produced in-house, some picked up for distribution at ...

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Showmax Mobile now available to customers at a reduced price of Ksh. 300 per month

Grace MathekaApril 20, 2021

Showmax Mobile customers in Kenya will now pay Ksh. 300 a month for access to the full Showmax catalogue. The service will be available at the new rates on a si...

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Wikipedia commemorates 20 years with special focus on Africa

Grace MathekaApril 20, 2021

Wikipedia, an online site for sharing knowledge, is celebrating the 20th anniversary since its inception in 2001 by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger. The site, whic...

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CIC Group wins the Decade of Excellence Insurance Kenya 2021 Award

Grace MathekaApril 20, 2021

Insurance and investment firm, CIC Group, has been emerged top as the winner of the Decade of Excellence Insurance Kenya 2021 Award during the 2021 Global Banki...

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President Uhuru Kenyatta declares 4 vacancies at IEBC

Grace MathekaApril 20, 2021

President Uhuru Kenyatta, in a gazette notice dated April 14, 2021 has officially declared vacancies in the positions of four Independent Electoral and Boundari...

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KEPSA and the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business sign MoU on trade

Grace MathekaApril 19, 2021

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance and The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business have announced a collaboration to promote, support and facilitate bilateral trade an...

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