Month: July 2021
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NEWS
Cash Out Iko! Odibets Introduces New Game-changing Feature
One of Kenya’s leading betting firms Odibets has introduced a new cash-out feature that is set to change the game in the betting industry. The cash out feature allows one to take an early payout on their bets before they are settled, meaning one is able to get money back before the event is over and their bet is ultimately…
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Newest millionaire in town: Ugali man Receives car, fully equipped gym from Odibets
Charles Odongo, popularly known as Ugali Man, who went viral for his ugali eating skills, has finally received his goodies from betting firm Odibets. Odongo, whose video was shared multiple times on social media, entertained netizens when he was captured tossing a portion of ugali in the air before finally grabbing and eating it. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, July…
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BUSINESS
I&M Bank and Crown Motors Group Ink Deal on Asset Financing
I&M Bank Limited and Crown Motors Group Ltd have entered into a Vehicle Asset Financing partnership agreement where the Bank will finance Crown Motors passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The Nissan product range includes the popular new Y62 Nissan Patrol, Xtrail, Urvans and Pick up ranges and the soon to be introduced New Navara Range, Terra, Qashqai and Magnite.…
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HEALTHCARE
Bliss Healthcare appoints Dr. Gabriel Njue its New Chief Operating Officer
Bliss Healthcare Limited has appointed Dr. Gabriel Njue as its Chief Operating Officer, taking over from Dr. Selepe Percival from South Africa. Bliss Healthcare is the largest integrated network of outpatient Medical Centres in Kenya with 70 Medical Centres spread across 38 Counties in Kenya and serves over 80,000 patients monthly. Dr. Gabriel Njue holds a Bachelor of Medicine and…
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Kenya’s annual revenues in Entertainment, media, and advertising to hit Sh900 billion by 2025, PwC
Entertainment, media, and advertising companies in Kenya are set to reap from rising spending even as traditional components of the sector such as television decline, a new report by PWC shows. In a report titled Altering the Dynamics of Entertainment and Media (E&M) Industry, PWC estimates that Kenya’s potential annual revenues in the industry will be over Sh900 billion by…
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New Airline Eurowings Discover commences direct flights to Mombasa from Frankfurt
The Kenyan coast is set to receive more international tourists during the tourism peak season following the commencement of direct flights to the region by Eurowings Discover. Eurowings Discover, the newest leisure airline within the Lufthansa Group, commenced its flights on the 24th of July 2021 with two weekly flight services from Frankfurt, Germany to Mombasa, with onward flights to the region. Speaking during the reception of the inaugural…
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Kenyan sprinter Mark Otieno ready to hit the track in the Tokyo Olympics
28-year-old Kenyan sprinter Mark Otieno is hoping to shine in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics which kicks off today in Japan. Otieno who is representing Kenya alongside Ferdinand Omanyala in the men’s 100m finals, is confident that he will make his countrymen proud after his last training session in Kurume, Japan. “Since we arrived on Thursday last week, I have been…
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NEWS
OdiNare Rap Challenge: All you Need to Know about Khaligraph Rap Challenge
On Monday 19th July 2021, Kenyan rapper Khaligraph Jones partnered with one of Kenya’s leading betting firms Odibets to launch a one-of-a-kind online rap challenge for upcoming rappers that has been the talk of the town. The challenge, christened “OdiNare”, has seen rappers from all walks of life submit videos rhyming to the phrase Odinare as they aim to win…
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NEWS
Distributed Power Africa to install solar panels in TotalEnergies service stations in Zimbabwe
Distributed Power Africa (DPA), has been selected as one of the energy companies contracted for the installation of solar power for TotalEnergies Zimbabwe service stations across the country. DPA’s mandate in this project includes the custom design of the grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, procurement of the equipment except for the PV panels which are free issued due to unique specification,…
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Health SMEs in Africa to benefit from a digital finance fund
Medical Credit Fund (MCF), a non-profit fund exclusively dedicated to financing small and medium-sized healthcare companies in Africa, celebrated its first loan disbursement within MCF2 on Monday. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs made a catalytic investment of Ksh.900Million for the second stage of the fund. Medical Credit Fund is established as part of PharmAccess Group, a non-profit organization working…
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Kenyan MP threatens to quit Twitter if he does not receive the blue badge
A controversial Kenyan Member of Parliament has threatened to close his Twitter account if he does not receive the blue verification badge. Babu Owino, who is the MP for Embakasi East revealed this after a user who runs a parody account associated with his name was verified. The user has however been unverified as of writing this article. ‘’If Twitter…
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NEWS
Glovo Expands Reach To Thika And Kiambu Towns
On-demand delivery startup Glovo has expanded its operations to Thika and Kiambu towns. The expansion comes from the back of the 58 billion Kenya shillings funding raised in April 2021 in its Series F funding round led by New York-based investment managers Lugard Road Capital and the Luxor Capital Group. Residents of Thika and Kiambu town can now enjoy and…
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Odibets is partnering with Khaligraph Jones to launch the ‘OdiNare’ rap challenge
Khaligraph Jones has partnered with Kenya’s leading betting firm Odibets under their Odimtaani initiative to launch the ‘OdiNare’ rap challenge. The goal of the online rap challenge is to uplift talented rappers who are struggling to come up in the Kenyan music industry. Last week, Khaligraph Jones went live on Instagram in a lengthy video highlighting how rappers in the…
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BUSINESS
Standard Chartered Bank introduces new 11.9% variable interest mortgage offering
Standard Chartered has introduced a new mortgage offering that will see clients access mortgages at 11.9% variable rate offer for new applications submitted and approved during the campaign period. The offer is open to both existing and new clients. Those seeking to transfer their mortgage to SCB to enjoy the new rate of 11.9% will get access to waived valuations…
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BUSINESS
Faulu Bank in Ksh1Billion boost to small ventures in Rift counties
Faulu Microfinance Bank is boosting its presence in the counties by increasing support to small enterprises to play a bigger role in key sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, trade, tourism and real estate. This will see the -Bank lend more than Ksh 1billion to farmers, traders, contractors, manufacturers and property developers in Nakuru, Nyandarua and Laikipia counties, three of the fastest…
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NEWS
Safaricom Partners with 2019 Global Teacher Prize Winner to provide computers and Internet to Nakuru School
Safaricom has joined forces with former Global Teacher Prize winner, Peter Tabichi, to equip Keriko Mixed Secondary School in Nakuru County with computers and internet connectivity. The installation of the ICT infrastructure valued at KES 1.7 million is expected to impact over 200 students. Part of the initiative has seen the school’s computer laboratory refurbished and the institution’s staffroom given a platform…
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IEBC dismisses database hacking claims
Kenya’s electoral body the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed claims that its database had been hacked. Reports reported by a section of the media had indicated that someone had gained access into the commission’s database and acquired personal details of registered voters from a country in Western Kenya. The suspect was identified as one Kiprop, a 21-year…
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LIFESTYLE
New reality, series & movies to watch on Showmax this July
Here are some 9 best international series to watch on Showmax Kenya this July From Young Rock to A Black Lady Sketch Show to Normal People, stream the 9 best international series on Showmax this July A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW S2 | Binge nowIn May, HBO announced that A Black Lady Sketch Show has been renewed for a third season. “Making A Black Lady Sketch Show is a dream come true,” says creator and…
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NEWS
118 Equity Leaders Program Scholars Admitted to 56 Global Universities
118 scholars from the Equity Leadership Program comprising of Wings to Fly alumni beneficiaries as well as those who topped the 2019 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination in their respective sub counties; have received admission and full financial aid to 56 global universities. The fifty-six (56) institutions are situated across five continents in different countries including United States of America…
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Uncategorized
AGF issues $5m Loan Portfolio Guarantee to Sidian Bank to boost SMEs financing in Kenya
The African Guarantee Fund (AGF), has issued a Loan Portfolio Guarantee to Sidian Bank to boost financing of the SME sector in Kenya. The Guarantee line worth half a billion Kenya shillings will be in place for a period of 4 years starting 2021. The partnership seeks to support the growth of SMEs through provision of guarantees for the Bank’s…
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