Month: September 2023
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LIFESTYLE
Healthy Heart Africa marks nine years of impact addressing the burden of hypertension in Sub-Saharan Africa
This World Heart Day, AstraZeneca and partners are commemorating nine years of impact in the fight against hypertension, helping to decrease the burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through the Healthy Heart Africa (HHA) programme. Since its inception in 2014, the programme has conducted over 38.5 million blood pressure screenings; diagnosed over 3.1 million people; trained over…
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LIFESTYLE
Coca-Cola rolling out Wi-Fi hotspots across Kenya to amplify its Coke Studio campaign
Coca-Cola through its Coke Studio Campaign has revealed plans to set up 4,000 Wi-Fi hot spots across Kenya by the end of October. Over 150 Wi-Fi hotspots have already been set up in select locations as the company seeks to ignite the passion for music across the nation. “Coke Studio has always been at the forefront of innovation in the…
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NEWS
Vestergaard manufactures its 1 billionth PermaNet mosquito net
This month, Vestergaard marks the manufacturing of its one billionth PermaNet® long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and will convene two high-level meetings at the UNHQ around the United Nations General Assembly. The first event Vestergaard is hosting is a media briefing on the morning of the High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage Day, to re-energise the fight to eliminate malaria. The…
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NEWS
Beez FC Wins 13th Edition of KOT 5 Aside Tournament
Beez FC on Saturday, September 23, won the inaugural #KOT5Aside at Ngong road arena, Nairobi County. Beez FC beat Pollycraps FC in a tight final that drew a huge audience within Ngong road arena. The champions of this year’s #KOT5Aside will walk away with Sh100,000 courtesy of Odibets. The losing finalists Pollycraps FCwalked home with Sh60,000 while the third-placed team…
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NEWS
World Vision, VisionFund launch Strong Women Impact Fund to promote economic empowerment for women in poverty
Global Christian humanitarian organization World Vision and VisionFund International, its affiliated mission-driven microfinance institution, have launched the Strong Women Impact Fund.
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NEWS
Hip hop at 50: Insights from Spotify’s Top Streamed Artists in Kenya
As Hip hop celebrates its 50th anniversary, the genre’s journey in Kenya stands out as a testament to its global influence. Drake, Burna Boy, 21 Savage,and Metro Boomin are the top streamed artists of the genre in Kenya, according to Spotify data, with Kenya’s own Wakadinali occupying the fifth spot. The Hip hop music scene in Kenya is vibrant and…
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WOMEN SPACE
Women’s rights organizations launch Hurra Coalition to pave way for family law reform in the MENA region
Inequality in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is being perpetuated by family laws that curtail the legal rights of women and girls in areas such as marriage, divorce, custody, and wives’ financial rights. To end this gender-based discrimination, leading women’s rights organizations from countries MENA have gathered in Doha for the public launch of the Hurra Coalition, which aims…
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NEWS
Mielle launches campaign to forge sisterhood through textured hair products
In a nod to the power of a good hair product referral and who really is the IT girl when it comes to having the best-kept beauty secrets, Mielle, an award-winning textured hair care brand, launches the brand’s first-ever ad campaign, “From One Queen to Another.” The campaign features CEO and Founder Monique Rodriguez – as Queen of the Textured Haircare Category – and…
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BUSINESS
Old Mutual opens second full-suite branch in Mombasa
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 needs at different points in their lives. The new office in Mombasa will offer clients a wide array of insurance, savings and investment solutions under one roof, as the company…
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NEWS
HIV Prevention Choice Manifesto for women and girls launches in Africa
UNAIDS Executive Director, Winnie Byanyima, joined women’s coalitions, government officials, development partners and community groups from across East and Southern Africa to launch the HIV Prevention Choice Manifesto. Led by the African Women Prevention Community Accountability Board and supported by the International Community of Women Living with HIV (ICW) East Africa and Advocacy for Prevention of HIV and AIDS (APHA),…
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NEWS
iSpecimen expands provider network to enhance support for women’s health research
iSpecimen, an online global marketplace that connects scientists requiring biospecimens for medical research with a network of healthcare specimen providers, announced it has expanded its global provider network to help advance women’s health research. These strategic collaborations significantly expand the availability of high-quality tissue and biofluid specimens for studies on cervical, uterine and breast cancers; reproductive health; cardiovascular disease; autoimmune…
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NEWS
Exploring OdiBets: A Game-Changer in Kenyan Sports Betting
Since launching in Kenya, the world of sports betting has experienced excellent transformations in favour of its ardent fans. OdiBets has not only captivated sports fans with its unique offerings but has also raised the bar by introducing unique features like free bets, an Android app, referral bonuses, fastest live betting, online casinos, Aviator, Omoka na EPL, among others In…
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HEALTHCARE
Is AI the answer to Africa’s healthcare sector woes?
The African healthcare industry faces an immediate challenge: a dire shortage of skilled professionals, leading to alarmingly low doctor and nurse-to-population ratios in many countries. Training medical professionals, especially specialists like pathologists or oncologists, is a multi-year long process. Moreover, foundational education at the primary and secondary levels is crucial to supply tertiary institutions with a stream of candidates equipped…
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WOMEN SPACE
A dive into family planning and contraception methods according to WHO
There are many different types of contraception, but not all types are appropriate for all situations. The most appropriate method of birth control depends on an individual’s overall health, age, frequency of sexual activity, number of sexual partners, desire to have children in the future, and family history of certain diseases. Ensuring access for all people to their preferred contraceptive…
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WOMEN SPACE
The world is failing girls and women, new UN report says
Despite global efforts, the world is falling short of achieving gender equality. This year’s edition of the UN Women and UN DESA “Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The gender snapshot 2023”, paints a worrisome picture halfway through the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. “The gender snapshot 2023” warns that, if current trends continue, more than 340 million women and…
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NEWS
Governments Advocate for Public-Private Collaborations to Boost Business Growth
National and County governments from the Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) have urged businesses nationwide to embrace Public-Private sector collaborations for increased profitability, customer acquisition, and market access. The call comes amidst the country’s economic recovery from global shocks, severe drought, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing delegates during the inaugural Business Ecosystem Summit in Kisumu, Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning, Prof. Njuguna Ndungu, emphasized…
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BUSINESS
Kingdom Bank partners with Sinapis to offer training to local SMEs
Kingdom Bank through the KB Growth Hub hosted at least 40 local entrepreneurs for a training and business consulting clinic in partnership with Sinapis. A social enterprise that empowers MSMEs through coaching and training. The full-day consulting services session saw MSME owners and directors engage with experts to assess their business needs and understand their pain points from the sales…
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SUSTAINABILITY
[Nigeria] Off-grid solar provider d.light’s revenues surge by 41 percent
d.light, the provider of transformational household products and affordable finance for low-income households, grew its revenues by 41 percent during the first six months of 2023, the company has announced. The results derive in large part from growth of 143 percent in d.light’s business in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country and its largest economy. d.light’s three-digit growth in Nigeria has…
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NEWS
Pineapple becomes broadcast sponsor for Rugby World Cup 2023 in South Africa
Uniting all South Africans, Pineapple, South Africa’s leading digital car insurance provider, has pledged its support to ensure that the Rugby World Cup 2023 becomes accessible to all South Africans through its partnership with SABC. In a momentous turn of events, Pineapple, underwritten by Old Mutual Insure Limited, has timeously stepped up as a broadcast sponsor of the Rugby World Cup 2023…
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NEWS
South Africa to host Airbnb Africa Travel Summit this October
More than 200 policymakers, tourism experts, innovators and changemakers from across the continent are set to gather at the Airbnb Africa Travel Summit in Johannesburg on 24 October to explore, innovate and collaborate on building an inclusive and sustainable tourism industry across Africa. The Summit, hosted by Airbnb, is the second of its kind, and will take place at Victoria Yards…
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