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Fintech firm LemFi picks comedian Njugush as its brand ambassador
Fintech startup LemFi (Formerly Lemonade Finance) has announced comedian Njugush as its brand ambassador after launching its services in Kenya According to a statement from the company, the comedian will be working closely with LemFi to promote the company’s services and products amongst the Kenyan diaspora. Njugush will also lend his voice to LemFi’s marketing campaigns and initiatives in the country. LemFi officially…
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KCB, NBK and Britam Target SMEs in Health Insurance Distribution Deal
KCB and National Bank of Kenya (NBK) have entered into an agreement with Britam General Insurance to distribute affordable health insurance products targeted at Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the country. In the deal, KCB Bancassurance Intermediary Limited and National Bank of Kenya Bancassurance Intermediary Limited will jointly distribute the newly launched KCB Flme Simba Health and Uzima Tele Insurance Plans. The two products are specifically designed to meet the needs of MSMEs by offering affordable premiums with a flexible…
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Java House opens new branch in Eastleigh
Java House has launched a new branch, its 84th in the region in Nairobi’s bustling Eastleigh neighbourhood. The new branch is poised to captivate diners by offering more casual dining options in the area. According to Priscilla Gathungu, CEO of Java House, the growth is part of the brand’s ambition to reach a wider audience with its signature Java menu…
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Project talent in Africa still in demand despite signs of an economic winter
African economies remain resilient with a stable outlook for 2023-2024, despite tightening global financial conditions, according to the African Development Bank. Globally the signs of an economic winter are evident in figures from International Monetary Fund, which projects a 2.9% growth this year. The outlook is more sobering for advanced economies that spur much of the world’s project activity. Yet…
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OPPO Reno8 T Series Taking One Step Forward in Performance
How often do you upgrade your smartphone? According to research by Strategy Analytics, for most people around the world, the answer is 2-3 years on average. Of course, in reality, people are forced to upgrade their handset much more frequently due to a number of reasons, the most common of which slow performance. Concerns about degrading smartphone performance over the…
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The New Reno8 T 5G’s Ultra-Clear Imaging System Perfectly Captures the Details of Life
Equipped with the latest hardware updates and the newest portrait imaging features — including the brand-new Ultra-Clear Imaging System, OPPO Reno Series has continued to pave the way for a new generation of smart portrait capabilities with its revolutionary imaging technology and chip-level AI algorithms. The recently launched OPPO Reno8 T puts the most extraordinary portrait photography experiences right in…
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Oppo Reno8 T 5G Review: A well-priced mid-ranger with decent specs
Oppo Reno8 T 5G Review: Oppo recently introduced a new addition to its Reno series in the country. The Oppo Reno8 T is priced at Ksh.38,000 for the 4G variant and Ksh.50,000 for the 5G variant. The 5G model which Oppo will be really pushing is powered by a Snapdragon 695 chipset, while the 4G variant has a MediaTek Helio…
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Consumers to enjoy 50% discounts on Electronics & Appliances during Jumia Tech Week Campaign
Kenyan consumers are set to enjoy great discounts of up to 50% during the Jumia Tech Week Campaign from the 27th of February to and will last until March 12th. Along with the Jumia Anniversary, which takes place in June, and Black Friday in November, Tech Week is one of the most important campaigns of the year for Jumia Kenya.…
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OPPO Reno8 T: Taking Users One Step Forward with its fresh Dual Micro-Curved Design
With each generation of Reno series smartphones, OPPO has always searched for unique ways to combine innovative technology with stylish design. On the recently launched OPPO Reno8 T 5G, OPPO has taken this approach One Step Forward with the introduction of fresh and creative design that put the new handset on an entirely different level to the previous versions. Looking at…
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Oppo Reno8 T 5G launched in Kenya for Ksh. 49,999
Oppo has today announced the newest addition to its popular Reno8 series, OPPO Reno8 T into the Kenyan market. The new series comprises the 5G and 4G variants both of which will be available for pre-order starting from February, 17th to 28th, 2023. The 5G model which Oppo will be really pushing is powered by a Snapdragon 695 chipset, while the 4G…
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Showmax calls for pitches for 10 live action films from first-time African filmmakers
On the opening day of The Joburg Film Festival, Showmax released an open commissioning brief to the African film industry calling for pitches for a slate of 10 live action films. The African streamer has won the South African Film and Television Awards’ Made-for-TV Movie Award for two years in a row, first with Loving Thokoza and then with Boxing Day, the first…
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Beach Boyz FC Wins 12th Edition of KOT 5 Aside Tournament
Beach Boyz FC on Saturday, February 4, won the inaugural KOT 5 Aside at Nyali Futsal Arena in Mombasa County. Beach Boyz FC beat Iscos FC in the final by three goals to lift the trophy and won the tournament prize money of Ksh 100,00. The losing finalists Iscos FC walked home with Sh60,000 while the third-place Sporting Boyz earned…
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Elidy Wangeci: There is nothing micro-about a Micronutrient Deficiency
According to the World Health Organisation, more than 2 billion people over the world are affected by micronutrient deficiencies, the bulk of that number is in developing countries. Micronutrients account for approximately 7% of the global disease burden, and they play a key role in the growth and development of the whole family. In Kenya, studies have shown that both…
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Kenyan Man Wins Sh3.4 Million After Playing Aviator Game on Odibets
Amos Kiprotich Keter is the latest millionaire in town after winning Sh3.4 million on Odibets. Amos played the Aviator game which is under Casino on Odibets before scooping the millions. One’s earnings on the Aviator game depend on the height you fly the plane, a game Amos seems to have mastered after watching the demo on Odibets. The height is…
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Naivasha man turns overnight millionaire after placing Sh45 bet on Odibets
A lucky man in Naivasha, Nakuru County is the latest millionaire in town after winning Sh1.6 million on Odibets. Martin Wafula, who works as a propagation manager in an NGO in Naivasha, placed two separate bets with Sh45 each. In the first bet, he placed Sh45 and won Ksh915,679.96 while in the second bet he placed a similar amount and…
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Arvind Bhandari: What kind of year are you preparing for?
In 2023, Nestlé celebrates 55 years of doing business in Kenya –. That’s five and a half decades of unlocking the power of food for families in the east and horn of Africa! At this time of the year, that 55-year mark is a significant touchpoint as we reflect on the year that was and look forward to the year…
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Lucy Kenyan Scoops Smart TV After Bidding with Sh5 Bob on Bids Safi
A lucky Kenyan walked away with a smart TV after bidding with Sh5 bob on Bids Safi. Grace, who could not hide her joy as she received the Hisense Smart TV A4 series 43, said that she didn’t believe when she first received the call from Bids Safi team. “I am so happy and I want to thank Bids Safi.…
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Single Kiasi S2 Premieres on Showmax on 19 January 2023
Showmax is starting the New Year with a bang as it unveils a first-look teaser and key art for the highly-anticipated second season of Kenyan drama series Single Kiasi. Single Kiasi season 2 will premiere on 16 January 2023, taking over the Thursday slot from the crime drama Pepeta which ends on 12 January after eight episodes. Directed by Insignia…
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KenGen adds additional 3000MW to fast track deployment of renewable energy
KenGen has announced a renewed plan to scale up the deployment of renewable energy in the country by adding an additional 3000MW. This new campaign will be driven largely by deploying up to 2000MW drawn from geothermal and hydro sources as baseload power to stabilize the country’s energy sources thereby diversifying away from expensive thermal sources. At the same time,…
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Viral Luhya Rapper Advises Kenyans how to Beat ‘Njanuary’
A Luhya man who has gone viral on social media for his rapping skills has caught the attention of one of the leading betting firms in the country Odibets. The man, popularly known as Akhasamba Lukale and raps in Luhya, ignited a debate with netizens hailing his rapping skills. Through its official Twitter account, Odibets on December 30, 2022, asked…
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