Wine lovers had a rare experience to test and sample wine brands during the first-ever East Africa Wine fair edition to be held in Mombasa. As part of their effort …
More than 5,000 sellers joined the Jumia platform in 2022, a 20 percent increase from the previous year underscoring how brands, distributors, and traders are leveraging e-commerce as a channel …
Old Mutual Kenya Insurance Agent Anthony Karume has been declared and awarded as the overall and best Intermediary of the year walking away with a brand-new car, a VW Polo. …
Kenya could expand the 3D printing of body organs for medical replacement if a group of ten university students under the banner Print’nX proceed and conclude their project to develop …
Employees are the driving force behind any company. A high employee turnover curtails the growth and development of a firm. A workforce brings diversity to a company, providing various unique …
New data released today by the World Health Organization (WHO) reveal that countries around the world largely held the lines against further setbacks to malaria prevention, testing, and treatment services …
British International Investment (BII) and African Guarantee Fund (AGF), have announced their partnership of a $75 million re-guarantee agreement for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Africa. Through this facility, …
Captain Oliver Kiptanui Maina is a well-presented, self-motivated, and eloquent fiction writer who believes he is better than the best and is still on course to a degree and highest …
Motor vehicle distributor, CFAO Motors Kenya has today opened a 600-square meter central parts outlet for its Winpart division, as it seeks to expand product offering and services by distributing …
Getting what you need at your convenience is a fulfilling experience. In today’s tech-driven world, people are consistently on the lookout for the most convenient way of doing things, making …
Binance, the world’s leading crypto and blockchain infrastructure provider, with an ecosystem featuring an unmatched portfolio of crypto products, sees continued growth across Africa, making it one of the fastest-growing …
Charges have been dropped against Kora, the pan-African payment company accused of money laundering and card fraud last July in Kenya. In new court documents, Kenya’s Asset Recovery Agency filed …
Microsoft has announced the launch of its global skilling program in Kenya with the goal of increasing access to digital and foundational skills. The Skills for Jobs Learning Pathways program …
Kenya’s President Dr. William Ruto is the most influential African Leader on Twitter in 2022. This is according to the 2022 World Leader Power Ranking report from BCW’s Twiplomacy, a …
Britam has partnered with digital insurance platform, mTek, to offer a mobile-enabled business protection cover dubbed – Britam Biashara, targeting MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises), protecting them against fire …
In Namibia, Dr. Helena Ndume is giving hundreds of people their sight back — for free — while in South Africa, Dr Ncumisa Jilata is breaking boundaries and inspiring others …
African Banking Corporation (ABC Bank) was been recognized for its solid corporate governance practices at the Champions of Governance (COG) Award, organized by the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of …
Crypto exchanges have become the heart of the crypto ecosystem, they have succeeded in creating a network where millions of people can participate and reap the perks of financial inclusion. …
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is set to deploy at least 17,000 qualified primary school teachers to junior high schools (JHS). These are teachers’ accredited institutions who graduated with a …
By Ivan Kanyali Personal finance and financial goal setting in Kenya is a popular topic in December – as many Kenyans begin to reflect on the year that was and …
Nobody at your workplace is a friend. In fact, 99% of your workmates are just your acquaintances and people you spend time with delivering services to advance employers’ interests. In …
Over 3.5 million children in Kenya will be out of school when schools reopen for the first term in January 2023, due to the ongoing drought, Save the Children said. …
The survey, “The Reality of SMB Cloud Security in 2022, by Sophos, found that, among Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) users, 56% experienced an increase in the volume of attacks on …
Sophos has announced the general availability of Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) with new industry-first threat detection and response capabilities. Sophos is the first endpoint security provider to integrate …
In celebration of its first Christmas, Serviced Apartment Operator – Somerset Westview Nairobi (SWN), part of the world’s leading lodging owner-operator, The Ascott, has unveiled a sustainable Christmas tree and …
Sarova Hotels & Resorts Kenya has announced operations of its latest hotel management acquisition, Sarova Imperial Kisumu, on December 1st, 2022. This addition is the 8th hotel under the group’s …
eMudhra Limited has just announced that it is now a licensed Electronic Certification Service Provider (E-CSP) in Kenya under the Communications Authority of Kenya Root. This milestone is all set …
Lipa Later Group has acquired SkyGarden in a move that re-energizes their commitment to bridging the gap between the merchant and a customer with more empowerment between both parties, merchant …
LG Electronics has partnered with the University of Nairobi (UoN) to train engineers, architects, contractors, and other building professionals in the latest Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) innovations. The …
Technology has facilitated the growth of many businesses in the country. It has made a significant contribution, particularly to online businesses. Whatsapp, Instagram, and Facebook have provided the perfect platform …
Five more critically endangered Mountain Bongos have been successfully released into the Mawingu Mountain Bongo Sanctuary. In March 2022, the first 5 mountain bongos to have ever been rewilded were …
Old Mutual Life Assurance Kenya (OMLAKL) in collaboration with the Kenya Urban People Association (KUPA) has rolled out a new partnership aimed at empowering members of the clergy with key …
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken strongly condemned the targeting of Ukrainian civilians by Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling it “barbaric,” and pledged that the United States and NATO allies would continue to …
Binance Charity, the philanthropic arm of Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure provider has announced its first Giving Tuesday campaign for the Horn of Africa, in support of …
The Bank of Kigali (BK) Group has announced an 18.4 percent increase in net profit to KES5 billion for the period ending September 30, 2022. The strong profit growth for …
By Simon Thomas, Megapipes Solutions Country Director The ongoing short rains have given us a reprieve from months of drought, one of the worst in over 40 years, but freedom …
Chumz, a mobile app that allows Kenyans to invest as little as KES 5, has launched an in-app feature that will enable football fans to save money while cheering on …
To finance your business, you need money. Sometimes, a lot of money. At the same time, it is not easy getting money to finance your business. The easiest way is …
Stakeholders have been urged to build from the basic primary healthcare level in the journey to achieve Universal Health Coverage (“UHC”). Speaking during a stakeholder’s breakfast meeting to chart the …
Once a city is established, its physical structure and land use patterns may change for several generations, which can result in either controlled or uncontrolled sprawl. There will be 1.2 …
A new grading system was implemented following the job evaluation exercise carried out by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission Teachers have spent a lot of time on the streets throughout …
Family Bank has been awarded and recognized as Bank of the year for high-impact agricultural lending to Small, Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by Aceli Africa. The Bank was awarded during the …
Kenyans can save up to KES 231,000 across select LG electronics appliances and electronics from today until the end of 2022. This follows an announcement by LG Electronics on product …
LG Electronics has awarded more than 320 young technology leaders with disabilities from 16 countries for their effective participation and skills exhibition in executing computer-based activities. Drawn from across the …
Bans are an overly simplistic solution to a complex issue and will not work. The dangers associated with smoking are well known. It is the leading cause of preventable death …
The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Nairobi to Mombasa is fully-booked for the 22nd to 24th of December, 2022. At the same time, Jambojet, a common airline that flies to …
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja ordered all clubs in “residential” areas to be shut down and bars and restaurants to stop playing loud music by 10 pm. The governor said that …
Moses Okundi is the CIO of the Year 2022. Crowning the top tech guru from a selection of over 400 applications across Africa, Okundi has been awarded for his excellence …
Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is mandated by the Government of Kenya to employ primary and secondary school teachers. In all learning institutions, the commission employs thousands of qualified teachers. The …
Octagon Africa scooped an award in the digital transformation category for being a Top 100 mid-sized company for the year 2022 in recognition of its efforts in the digitization of …
Meet Wawira Njiru, a nutritionist, entrepreneur, and founder of Food4Education who believes that providing a healthy lunch to children will impact their school attendance and development. In fact, schools that are …
Duka owners or micro-retailers have embraced the use of technology in operating their businesses, which is improving performance, says the non-profit international development organization TechnoServe. TechnoServe says micro-retailers are using …
Huawei has joined a global digital alliance led by the International Telecommunication Union to bring more than 120 million people living in unconnected rural areas to the Internet. Known as …
Jumia, Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, announced that it will put a 14 seater Commercial Matatu (van) on Flash Sale and also bring back the most popular products for the ultimate …
The dx100 Symposium and Awards (formerly CIO 100 Awards), organized by dx5, a digital transformation company, started off successfully on its first day Wednesday, 23, 2022. The first day of …
Kenyans will have to pay more for loans after the Central Bank of Kenya raised the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 50 points from 8.25 percent to 8.75 percent. This …
We need money for virtually everything. We need money for food, clothing, medication, vacation, and investment, to give our loved ones a befitting send-off among other needs. There is nothing …
Iran has been convulsed by protests for over two months now. Since the uprisings began – ignited by the death of Mahsa Amini – Iran’s regime has unleashed a campaign …
The Teachers’ recruitment is done in accordance with the recruitment guideline issued by the Teacher Service Commission, TSC, from time to time. The TSC advertises the available vacancies and interested …
Small retail stores, known as Dukas have mushroomed in Nairobi. That aside anyone would confess how convenient they are for all of us. It could be that one time you …
Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, opened the doors of its first Cyber Security Fusion Centre (CSFC) in Nairobi, Kenya, making this the second center …
It is said that with great power comes great responsibility. Individuals who make it to the national limelight enjoy more opportunities to influence society than ordinary people and once they …
For years, the population of elephants within and without Kenya has been dwindling. However, stats by the Kenya Wildlife Service indicated Kenya’s elephant population started increasing by 5 percent annually, …
Old Mutual Kenya has partnered with Pfizer and Goodlife Pharmacy to offer Pneumococcal vaccination to its insured members. The vaccination drive targets Old Mutual Health members over 65 years old …
Binance, the world’s leading crypto and blockchain infrastructure provider, has announced the appointment of Nadeem Anjarwalla as its Director for East Africa, leading business operations across over 12 markets in the region. …
Kenya’s economy runs on the wheels of entrepreneurs. The sector employs at least 86 percent of the population and contributes at least 30 percent to Kenya’s gross domestic product (GDP). …
Hybrid means the vehicles use both gasoline and an electric motor. They automatically choose which option to use depending on driving circumstances to ensure fuel efficiency. We have listed a …
TechnoServe is set to host the 6th Miro-retail Stakeholders Forum which will bring together the ecosystem of players within and without Kenya’s micro-retail sector to share their learnings, gaps, and …
Emirates announced that it will increase the frequency of its services to offer double-daily flights between Dubai and Nairobi. Starting from 15 December, the airline will fully restore its services …
Huawei has unveiled a raft of new technologies for local telecommunication operators that are designed to drastically cut energy costs. Generally, the energy consumption of mobile antennas has been increasing …
Kenya’s iconic city-based hotel, Sarova Stanley, scooped Kenya’s Leading Hotel award in the World Travel Awards (WTA) for 2022. The historic awards were held in Africa for the first time …
In collaboration with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA), Emirates Airlines is now offering international travelers the opportunity to speed up their airport experience by consenting …
Coca-Cola Kenya has officially kicked off the FIFA World Cup 2022™ by flagging off four winners flying to Qatar to attend and experience the live matches in a bid to …
Footballing icon Didier Drogba has been awarded the inaugural CNN Off the Pitch Award at this year’s Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai. This new award especially recognizes the achievements of an …
Pension Fund Trustees and stakeholders of the Pensions Industry have been urged to further enhance and improve the retirement benefits framework in the country in a bid to woo both …
To run a business, you need money. Without money, then that will not be business as usual. Many businesses in Kenya have failed due to a lack of or inadequate …
KCB Group PLC’s net profit rose 21.4% to KShs.30.6 billion in the first nine months of 2022 on the back of sustained growth from both Net interest and non-funded income …
Live sport streaming service Showmax Pro has grown 111% year on year, according to the recent integrated report released by MultiChoice. Showmax’s entertainment plan is hot on its heels with …
Children are a blessing, so they say. But they can be quite stressful if you do not plan for both their future and their present. There is no pride in …
KCB Group CEO Paul Russo has been appointed to serve on the United Nations Environment Programme Finance (UNEP-FI) Leadership Council, joining other global leaders in mainstreaming and deepening sustainability integration …
EthSwitch, Ethiopia’s national payment switch, Oromia Bank, and Mastercard today announced a landmark partnership that sees all the bank’s Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in the country accept Mastercard debit, credit, and …
Mamafua Laundromatic has officially launched its operations in Nairobi, setting up its first base along Lang’ata Road as it plans to open 5 more in the near future. Giving his …
The overall Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UBA Group, a Pan-African financial services group with a presence in 20 African countries, Oliver Alawuba, is set to visit Kenya this Wednesday …
Access to energy is crucial not only for the attainment of health and education outcomes but also for reducing the cost of doing business and for unlocking economic potential and …
CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent, traveled to Denmark to uncover the dark origins and mysteries of what’s believed to be the largest collection of human brains anywhere in the world in …
BasiGo, the first company to introduce electric buses into Kenya, has announced $6.6 million in new funding led by Mobility54, the corporate venture capital arm of Toyota Tsusho; Trucks VC, …
Microsoft, through its Africa Transformation Office (ATO), has announced a partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to support digital transformation in Africa’s agricultural sector. In a session during the …
Britam General Insurance has launched a new travel insurance plan in partnership with Kenya’s leading tour and travel company, Bonfire Adventures, and digital innovation lab Qhala. Under this partnership with …
The unwritten rule within Nairobi and other parts of the country is that weekend is a general cleaning day. Saturdays or Sundays are days that laundry must be done whether …
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the engines of economies within and without the African continent. Without them, hundreds of millions would be jobless, and the gross domestic product (GDP) …
Africa’s Energy Week held in Cape Town, South Africa, brought together various leaders to discuss the issue of energy poverty and the transition to renewable energy in the continent. According …
Huawei Technologies has set its targets on sea and inland ports with a new system designed to enhance its operational efficiency. Known as an Intelligent Horizontal Transport System for ports …
An ambulance speeds down the highway to take a critically ill patient to the hospital. Employees in a crowded retail store help shoppers find just the right gift. An airplane …
Giant mobile maker HMD Global has unveiled Nokia C31, in Kenya making it the latest smartphone to be launched in Kenya under the C-series. The Nokia C31 features signature durability, an improved …
A day shall come when you will finally be gone. Silence. Darkness. Numbness. Nobody to wake you up. Just you and silence. On that day, when your family will now …
In the past week, there has been hype about the launch of realme C30s. Within Nairobi’s CBD, it was all painted yellow as the caravan penetrated through with pomp and …
Africa’s premier tech event, the Digital Transformation (dx100) Symposium & Awards (formerly CIO100), will feature key tech leaders as speakers and experts for three days of tech conversation. The event …
The Cereal Millers Association (CMA), in it and the Kenya Red Cross Society have partnered to distribute their donations of flour and other food items to approximately 61,000 vulnerable school …
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