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LIFESTYLE
How Tusker Oktobafest is redefining Kenya’s entertainment culture
When hip-hop collective Wakadinali closed the night at 1922 in Nyali, Mombasa, on 1 November, the crowd in front of them had paid nothing to get in. That one detail captures how far Tusker Oktobafest has travelled since 2019, when Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) launched it as a two-day ticketed festival at Ngong Racecourse, with passes selling at KES 1,000…
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Tusker kicks off festive beer festivals in Kiserian, Siaya
Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) launched its festive season beer festivals at the weekend, with free events at Enkang in Kiserian and Nebraska in Ugunja, Siaya County. At Enkang, revellers were treated to a Mugithi night headlined by Tonny Young. At Nebraska, Willy Paul performed alongside a line-up of DJs, with fans joining him on stage throughout his set. Entry to…
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LIFESTYLE
Wakadinali, Ssaru headline Tusker Oktobafest in Mombasa
Tusker Oktobafest brought its nationwide celebration of Kenyan beer, music and culture back to Mombasa at the weekend, with a free event at 1922 in Nyali headlined by Wakadinali and Ssaru. The event was the festival’s second at the Coast, following earlier stops in Eldoret, Nanyuki and Nairobi, and closed out Kenya Breweries Limited’s (KBL) month of beer. Base to…
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NEWS
Kenya Cane marks 50 years with ‘Spirit Yetu Idumu’ campaign
Kenya Cane is marking its 50th anniversary with a year-long programme of celebrations, including a trophy that will tour the country, as the spirits brand looks to connect with a new generation of drinkers. The milestone will begin with a launch for the brand’s key partners and stakeholders. It is anchored on Kenya Cane’s anniversary platform, “Spirit Yetu Idumu”, which…
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Tusker Oktobafest returns to Mombasa for final weekend
The Tusker Oktobafest nationwide tour returns to Mombasa this weekend, wrapping up Kenya Breweries Limited’s (KBL) month-long celebration of beer with drinks offers and live music. The festival will take its showcase of Kenyan beer, music and urban culture to 1922 in Nyali on 1 November, following earlier stops in Eldoret, Nanyuki, Mombasa and Nairobi. The Mombasa edition will feature…
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Tusker Oktobafest heads to Nairobi after Nanyuki, Eldoret
Kenya Breweries Limited’s (KBL) Tusker Oktobafest is heading to Nairobi this weekend after taking its beer and music festival to Nanyuki and Eldoret. The two towns hosted simultaneous editions of the festival on Friday, October 16, as the brewer pushes the event beyond major cities. In Nanyuki, R&B singer Otile Brown and Jay Soul headlined at Zero Percent Lounge, backed…
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Tech
Camon 50 Ultra powers TECNO’s 100 Portraits project
Chinese smartphone brand TECNO has completed the Kenyan leg of 100 Portraits of Becoming, a global photography project designed to demonstrate how its latest camera technology renders diverse skin tones. The project, created with Brazilian artist and photographer Angélica Dass, features 20 Kenyans photographed on the TECNO Camon 50 Ultra across different complexions, environments and everyday lighting conditions. Kenya is…
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NEWS
One eSIM., 200+ destinations, stay connected wherever you go
Travel is no longer about staying in one place. From weekend getaways across Europe to business trips through Asia and multi-country adventures across Latin America, today’s journeys can take you across several borders. That’s why Kwetu eSIM now covers 200+ destinations, with single-country plans and regional bundles designed to make staying connected easier wherever your itinerary takes you. For multi-country…
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LIFESTYLE
Bupa Kenya wraps Healthy Cities challenge with 17m steps
Bupa Global has concluded its first Healthy Cities Challenge in Kenya, with employees, customers, brokers and partners logging a combined 17,012,696 steps over the month-long campaign. The challenge ended with a community walk at Karura Forest, which brought together 130 participants. It formed part of Bupa’s Healthy Cities initiative, a global movement aimed at building healthier, more climate-resilient cities. The…
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TECNO Bets on Battery, 5G and AI as Kenyan Professionals Rethink What “Premium” Means
TECNO has launched the POVA Curve 2 5G in Kenya, positioning the device around sustained performance rather than branding, as smartphone buying habits among professionals shift from status signalling towards day-long productivity. The device is built around an 8,000mAh battery, a 7.42mm body, a weight of approximately 195g, the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 5G chipset, 5G connectivity, eSIM support and enhanced…
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itel Launches Case-Free POWER 80 Smartphone in Kenya
itel has launched the POWER 80 in Kenya, a 4G smartphone the company says is engineered to withstand daily wear without a protective case, backed by four independent durability certifications from accredited international testing bodies. The device is available from today at itel stores, Phone Place outlets, Jumia Kenya, and authorised retailers nationwide, with itel noting that final pricing may…
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Kwetu eSIM lets travellers land connected in 190+ countries
A new eSIM platform, Kwetu eSIM, is targeting travellers frustrated by roaming charges and airport SIM card queues, offering instant mobile data activation in more than 190 countries directly from a smartphone app. The app allows users to purchase travel data before departure and activate it in under a minute, eliminating the need for physical SIM cards, SIM ejector tools,…
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TECNO POVA Launches “Own Your Move” Platform in Kenya
TECNO POVA officially launched its new brand platform, “Own Your Move,” in Kenya, celebrating ambitious and independent-minded consumers who are defining their own paths in business, work, creativity, and everyday life. The platform launches alongside the new TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G, a premium performance smartphone engineered for users who require long-lasting power, dependable connectivity, and responsive speed without compromising…
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LIFESTYLE
Gospel Overtakes Drill Among Nairobi’s Gen Z Listeners – Spotify Data
New Spotify data shows Nairobi’s 18–24 listeners driving simultaneous growth across dancehall, bongo flava, gengetone, gospel and amapiano, with the city posting the highest share of Gen Z streaming among Nairobi, Lagos and Johannesburg. Listeners aged 18 to 24 accounted for 53.7% of all Spotify streams in Nairobi during June 2026, giving the city the highest share of Gen Z…
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LIFESTYLE
Kenyan Rapper tg.blk Named Spotify EQUAL Africa Artist for July
Kenyan rapper, singer and producer Nyathigi Gatere, known professionally as tg.blk, has been named Spotify’s EQUAL Africa artist for July. The Mombasa-born musician has built a reputation as one of Kenya’s most distinctive voices in alternative hip-hop, blending raw emotion with a fiercely independent creative process. Her career began modestly, writing and producing beats alone in her bedroom using GarageBand.…
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NEWS
“Portugal Have Their Best Generation Yet” – Abel Xavier Believes History Beckons as the Road to World Cup Glory Continues on SuperSport
Every FIFA World Cup creates new heroes, but it also reunites football fans with the legends who helped shape the game. Throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup, SuperSport has assembled one of the strongest football broadcasting teams on the continent, bringing together iconic names from across the globe to provide unrivalled analysis, insight and storytelling across all 104 matches, alongside world-class…
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Jumia Kenya Bets on Vendors, Brand Partnerships to Drive Growth in 14th Year
Jumia Kenya on Wednesday brought together vendors, brand partners and senior executives at Best Western Hotel, Nairobi, as it kicked off preparations for its 14th anniversary, set to be marked later in June this year during the 2026 Jumia Anniversary sales campaign. The vendor engagement forum, sponsored by global technology brand Xiaomi, focused on helping sellers scale ahead of the…
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Zoza na Odibets App: Get Paid Just for Betting on the Odibets App
Sports betting enthusiasts in Kenya have yet another reason to download the Odibets App, after Odibets unveiled an exciting new promotion dubbed “Zoza na Odibets App.” The promotion, which follows the recent launch of the company’s Android mobile application, is designed to reward players who place their bets directly through the app. With the Zoza na Odibets App campaign, punters…
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THE TALK OF TOWN! Farmers Choice Lavvy Opens in Lavington
Residents of Lavington and surrounding neighborhoods were treated to a lively weekend celebration following the official opening of the new Farmers Choice Lavvy, a modern meatery that is already becoming the talk of town. The new outlet, associated with the renowned Kenyan meat brand Farmers Choice, promises a fresh and premium meat-shopping experience for residents of Nairobi. The launch event…
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Odibets Raises the Bar With Enhanced Aviator Missions and Competitive Challenges
Odibets is redefining the Aviator gaming experience with the rollout of structured missions, race challenges and leaderboard tournaments — a move that industry observers say sets a new benchmark in Kenya’s rapidly growing crash-game segment. While the Aviator game has become a household favorite for its fast rounds and instant multiplier payouts, Odibets has gone a step further by introducing…
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