Tatu City has appointed Laxmanbhai Construction Limited to complete the first phase of infrastructure and public realm works for Tatu Central, the new business and living district at Tatu City. …
1,000 smallholder maize farmers in Embu County are set to benefit from access to digital credit for inputs and insurance to boost agricultural production. Through a financing agreement between Family Bank and DigiFarm, the …
LG Electronics (LG) targets to have over 300 million devices across the globe powered by webOS within the next three years. This is even as it extends webOS to more …
M-TIBA has partnered with eBee, an electric mobility solutions provider that creates jobs for youth and women by providing last-mile delivery services on electric bicycles. The partnership will enable over …
Kenya’s banking sector has been evolving over the years, thanks to the emergence of technology, especially mobile phones that shifted how people bank and transact. Not many years ago, many …
Stanbic Bank held the inaugural East Africa Business Summit at the Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi, Kenya. Under the theme “The Case for Economic Optimism for East Africa,” the event …
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc held the maiden edition of its expanded Graduate Management Accelerated Program(GMAP) where over 700 graduates were inducted into the UBA Tribe after a rigorous …
UBA Kenya, a subsidiary of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group, partnered with the Nigerian High Commission in Kenya during the inaugural Nigeria in Kenya Business Roundtable event. This …
Old Mutual Kenya has opened its second Integrated Financial Service (IFS) branch in the Central Business District, Kimathi Street, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to providing customers with …
Equity Bank Kenya has received a major blow from the High Court after its application to have TransCentury PLC Receivership reinstated was dismissed with costs. “The Defendant’s (Equity Bank) application …
LG Electronics (LG) is set to roll out the latest kitchen, laundry, and living solutions appliances that respond to the growing need to reduce power consumption, running costs, and environmental …
Financial services firm, Zamara has called on stakeholders in social security to be more innovative and inclusive to enhance and deepen social security in the region. Zamara Group Chief Executive …
Seven out of ten Dalberg partners from across Africa and the Middle East are now trading as Axum, an Afrocentric impact firm. Axum’s leadership brings over 100 years of experience …
As Kenya grapples with an alarming surge in phone theft cases, Xecure, a cutting-edge mobile phone security application, has emerged as a powerful tool designed to safeguard smartphones against theft. …
The first week of October has traditionally over the years been known as the week where most if not all companies give extra appreciation to customers. Let us dissect the …
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has today launched the 6th edition of the Changamka Shopping Festival set to take place in Nairobi at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), …
Stima Sacco, the largest Sacco in Kenya and in the region has partnered with Nzoia Sugar FC where they donated full kits in line with its efforts to support the …
The Stanbic Bank Kenya PMI slid back into negative territory at the end of the third quarter, as firms saw a sharp contraction in new orders following a brief respite …
Nothing hurts more than losing a phone. One often feels like their world has come to an end. One becomes confused, has nowhere to start, taken back to square zero. …
Leading smart device brand OPPO is set to announce its latest addition to the popular A-series the OPPO A98, A78, and A58. The new range of series brings together cutting-edge …
Microsoft is partnering with M-PESA Africa to support its Capability Development Academy. Microsoft will provide access to the Microsoft Community Platform and SME Skilling Programs to drive capacity building and …
Tatu City has teamed up with Equity Bank Kenya to offer financing solutions for property purchase and construction within Tatu City. Equity Bank Kenya will offer a comprehensive range of …
Sarova Hotels & Resorts, Kenya’s leading indigenous hospitality group, has announced its latest addition to the Sarova family after signing a franchise agreement with Maiyan Luxury Resort located in Nanyuki, …
I have never met her in person. I only interact and see her posts via X (formerly Twitter). She speaks her mind, is not afraid of judgment, and takes bullies …
They say Nairobi ni shamba la mawe and literally, it is. Everyone in Nairobi is trying to survive. There are conmen and thieves in virtually every corner of the city. Currently, there …
Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) has affirmed the East African Development Bank’s (EADB) Baa3 long-term issuer rating and maintained a stable outlook. The rating affirmation reflects the EADB’s strong capital position, …
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has announced the re-introduction of a China Desk to offer tailor-made solutions to the growing community of Chinese investors and businesspeople operating in Kenya and the …
Chest pain that feels like pressure or tightness can be an indicator of serious and life-threatening heart disease and should be evaluated promptly ideally in an emergency department. It is …
Imagine sitting in your office, living room, sitting on a bus to a business meeting, or in a lobby waiting to catch a flight, then you realize you need a …
BK Group Plc has launched private banking services for its high-net-worth individuals, setting new standards for the region’s banking industry. The Rwanda Stock Exchange and Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed lender’s private …
They say change is inevitable, whether we’re prepared to welcome it or not, change presents us with the chance to evolve and adapt, it keeps unfolding and before one knows …
AA Kenya has deepened its partnership with Insurance service providers to offer members an enhanced array of Membership propositions. With a strong commitment to supporting motorists across the nation, AA …
From surviving to thriving in the post-COVID world, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya have demonstrated optimism and confidence about the next 12 months. These are the findings of …
Old Mutual Investment Group has urged trustees to Integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations in their investment decision-making processes to foster responsible investing and promote long-term value creation. The …
Unstoppable Africa 2023 has concluded, leaving a profound mark on the African continent. The two-day Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) event aims to boost Africa’s standing in the global economy …
Opera Mini hits 1 billion downloads worldwide. This week the popular mobile browser, Opera Mini, has achieved a remarkable milestone: 1 billion downloads on the Google Play Store. This incredible …
Old Mutual Holdings PLC has recorded a KES 0.2 billion profit before tax for the half-year period ended June 30, 2023. The profit is an improvement from a loss before …
CNN’s Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward travels to the Central African Republic (CAR) – the heart of Wagner’s empire in Africa – weeks after the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin to find Russia appearing to consolidate …
Nigerian pop star Asake –originally Ahmed Ololade – says his name arose as his friends would play with his mum’s name “Asake” and call him “Omo Asake”. Dropping the “Omo” …
The Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Health has unveiled its 2023 cohort, spotlighting 30 transformative startups from across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. After an intensive selection …
Kenya’s largest Sacco in both assets and dividends paid, Stima Sacco, has been awarded as the best Sacco in the country in automotive financing. The award was conferred at the …
Granite Reality Insurance (GRIA) in partnership with Capex Life Assurance in Kenya last week held its Kiambu CEO Breakfast on 21st September 2023 at Windsor Hotel. GRIA is an agency …
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has organized a seven-day business tour to Cape Town for its Business Club members. This will take place through organized site visits and one-on-one business networking …
Despite having a population of over 50 million people, Kenya’s insurance penetration rate stands at 1.3 percent, which is relatively low. There are different ways to protect your loved ones to ensure that they lead …
X [Formerly Twitter] has announced they plan to shut down their “Circles” feature as of Oct 31st, 2023. This offering was intended to let users restrict the visibility of tweets so …
In the ever-evolving landscape of smartphone technology, users are always looking for devices that can be pushed to a new limit. With OPPO Kenya’s new release the Reno10 series, the …
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu announced the new grading system for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). The new system which has left tongues wagging is set to take …
All Teachers Service Commission (TSC) field officers who are on leave have been directed to resume work in two weeks without fail. The directive expressly came from the TSC Chief …
Britam General Insurance has unveiled a health insurance package dubbed Milele Junior designed exclusively for children aged between 37 weeks and 18 years. The launch of the medical cover addresses …
One of the biggest challenges facing most industries today is the rising cost and uncertain security of energy. Indeed, such is the concern, that it’s shifted the focus of the …
In a growing concern within Kenya’s poultry industry, farmers are facing substantial losses due to the proliferation of illegal hatcheries and breeder farms, resulting in alarming mortality rates among day-old …
Imagine going to the cinema to watch a long-anticipated film. You’ve read the reviews. You’ve queued up. You’ve bought snacks and turned off your phone. You enter the auditorium ready …
SGA Security Kenya has signed a KES. 1 million sponsorship deal ahead of the 2023 Africa Concours d’Elegance organized by the Alfa Romeo Owners Club. The event will be held …
Family Bank has today unveiled an exclusive woman banking proposition dubbed ‘Queen Banking’ and set aside KES 50 billion kitties for the next 2 years to cater to the diverse individual and …
Friends of Karura (FKF) is thrilled to announce the eagerly anticipated 2023 FKF Anniversary Race, an annual celebration of their mission to preserve Nairobi’s most significant indigenous forest, the Karura …
The Tony Elumelu Foundation, UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited (GenU), and IKEA Foundation have partnered to launch a pioneering Green Entrepreneurship Program that is aimed at empowering African youth and tackling the …
Imagine yourself in a ‘’kozi’’ airplane seat, securely fastened and eager for the adventure ahead. The cabin crew welcomes you with radiant smiles, radiating a warmth reminiscent of a tropical …
As the technology landscape evolves each day, companies are faced with the critical decision of whether to migrate entirely to the cloud or continue maintaining on-premises data centers. While cloud …
Kenya Consumer Organization (KCO) is gravely concerned about the alarming conditions prevailing in many slaughterhouses across Kenya. KCO is sounding the alarm on the potential health risks posed by these …
Lancet Series on small vulnerable newborns calls for standardization of data, technology, and quality pre-natal information as national preventive measures to curb the high rate of newborns born too small …
Old Mutual Group has appointed Loreen Makwanya as its new Managing Director, to head its Life Insurance business. Loreen brings to the new role a wealth of experience, having worked …
Air-France KLM group airline expects Available Seats per Kilometer (ASK) among its airlines to go back to 2019 levels from 2024. This follows an increase in passenger capacity in the …
Internet advertising will overtake traditional TV revenue from 2026 according to Price Waterhouse Coopers. According to the research, the influence of TV in Kenya in setting the agenda in advertising …
LG Electronics has rolled out new energy-efficient technologies and products, reaffirming its commitment to realizing a sustainable future. The products which include an LG Therma VTM R290 Monobloc Air-to-Water Heat Pump …
Google has revealed that searches for artificial intelligence, or AI, are at an all-time high in Kenya. Search trends show that people have searched for AI more than ever in …
Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today released findings on a major shā zhū pán (pig butchering) operation utilizing fake trading pools of cryptocurrency …
The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI), the leading platform for promoting business, trade, and investment across the continent, is pleased to announce the lineup for its flagship event ‘Unstoppable Africa’ …
LG Electronics has kicked off the rollout of its reinvented brand identity across the globe under the new Life’s Good global campaign. This is in line with its recent declaration …
Kenyans living in the US stand to gain from a new banking product that allows users to earn interest and pay reduced fees on international remittances. The new product dubbed …
In today’s fast-paced business environment, machinery is the backbone of productivity. Whether you run a small bakery, a large manufacturing plant, or a cutting-edge tech company, you rely on machines …
Technology has changed virtually everything within and without the banking sector, within and without Kenya. Initially, banks all over the world were dominated by brick and mortar. People visited banking …
The Shangazi Power Network held its first successful training session with a rallying call for women within and without activism to come out, tell their stories, and air their views …
As photo and video content has transformed the way we communicate with each other, today’s smartphone users expect more out of the camera on their phones. In response to this, …
Old Mutual Kenya (OMK) has opened a second full-suite branch in the coastal city of Mombasa, as part of a business strategy hinged on providing integrated solutions addressing customers’ financial …
The entertainment landscape keeps on evolving, not just in Kenya but around the world too. In the middle of all this evolution, one company has consistently pushed the boundaries of …
Three Hundred Kibo motorbike riders yesterday took part in a challenging 90-kilometre, six-hour challenge from Nairobi to Naivasha in what was the biggest corporate ride in Kenya aimed at providing …
Responding to the urgent need to support positive responses to diversity, the Global Centre for Pluralism today announced 10 finalists for the 2023 Global Pluralism Award. Selected from among 200 submissions from 60 …
Women in East Africa, like in many parts of the world, face numerous challenges when it comes to having their voices heard, amplified, and empowered. These challenges are deeply rooted …
Technology firms CloudHop and Cloudflare have launched a strategic partnership to provide the distribution of technology solutions that will enhance cyber security using advanced measures to protect digital assets and …
Transport and logistics firm Siginon Group has achieved five-star transporter status following this year’s Bamburi Cement Plc transporters safety award. The annual awards audit 5-pillars to gauge transporters’ performance while …
Flutterwave, Africa’s largest payment service provider, has revealed that it is planning to pump at least 7.3 billion shillings into the Kenyan market as soon as its license to operate …
Nairobi contributes about 27.5 percent to Kenya’s gross domestic product (GDP). It is one of the counties that is backbone the of Kenya’s economy, doubling up as the capital city …
At the height of the 2022 general elections and campaigns in Kenya, apart from the Presidential one, the Nairobi Gubernatorial race was out of this world, marred with heat and …
OPPO launched two massive phones on the Kenyan market; OPPO Reno10 and OPPO Reno10 Pro. One might ask, what is the difference between these two phones? What drives one to …
Emirates SkyCargo is now live on CargoAi’s marketplace solution, CargoMART, further advancing its digital customer experience and optimizing the booking process with real-time information. The partnership launched in the Netherlands, …
OLA Energy Kenya has today officially opened the expanded OLA Energy Buruburu service station which now includes a service center, diverse eateries, a pharmacy, and a convenience store making it …
Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA), the agency mandated to implement the Konza Technopolis project, has today announced the appointment of its CEO, Mr. John Paul Okwiri. John Paul Okwiri is …
Britam General Insurance has launched an Aviation insurance solution that will provide cover for individuals and businesses engaged in the aviation Industry. The solutions include Crew Personal Accident Cover, Airport …
The top management at UBA Bank Kenya, led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Chike Isiuwe, is spending time with enterprising women brought together by the Nyayo Moms Sokos and …
Stories and storytelling have long captivated the minds and hearts of children everywhere – the most famed among being bedtime stories. One of the earliest forms of storytelling known to …
In the heart of Kenya’s vibrant youth population lies a golden opportunity that promises to revolutionize the way we perceive waste management, even as the country joins the rest of …
The Aga Khan University Hospital has commissioned a biomass boiler to power its heating system, abandoning diesel as the source of energy for the boiler. The biomass facility will reduce …
Africa is a sleeping giant in renewable energy potential, with only seven percent of its vast geothermal, wind, and solar energy potential currently being used. This is despite a huge …
The total number of children in Kenya displaced within the country by climate-induced disasters increased sevenfold last year, said Save the Children, as policymakers meet this week in Nairobi to …
OPPO, a leading global smart devices brand, has today launched its newest additions to its Reno series in Kenya. OPPO introduced its first-ever telephoto portrait camera to the Reno10 series, …
Opera is launching its free data campaign in Ethiopia. Partnering with the Kenyan telecommunications company Safaricom – which recently entered the Ethiopian market – the move follows Opera’s strategy of …
X, formerly Twitter has been a buzz in Kenya in the past few days after a guy who sells eggs and smokies in Nairobi CBD asked Kenyans on X to …
The August Stanbic Bank Kenya PMI pointed to a slight improvement in the health of the private sector for the first time in seven months, as output and new orders …
Devki Group has taken the lead in reducing its carbon footprint with a 4MWp rooftop solar plant deployed at the Ruiru Devki Steel manufacturing site, installed by Distributed Power Africa …
Google has announced that Alex Okosi, currently Managing Director for YouTube in EMEA Emerging Markets, will take on the role of Managing Director for Google in Africa. In his new …
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