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Kenya Pipeline opens applications for its 2024 disability scholarship, how to apply
The Kenya Pipeline Company Limited (KPC) through its Corporate Social Investment arm; the KPC Foundation has opened applications for its 2024 disability scholarship program. The program is being offered in partnership with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) and is open to eligible candidates who sat for KCPE in 2023. To qualify for the Kenya Pipeline 2024 disability…
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Kenyan Originals wins big at World Beverage Innovation Awards
Kenyan Originals, the brand under the African Originals umbrella has won two awards at the prestigious World Beverage Innovation Awards in Germany. The company has emerged as the standout local producer of gin, ciders and mixers in Kenya. Kenyan Originals won the awards amongst other winners including AB-Inbev, Pepsico and Monin. Kenya is the birthplace of a plethora of speciality…
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Kenya setting the pace in EV adoption in Africa
Electric Vehicles (EV) are gaining momentum in Kenya thanks to the government’s National Electric Mobility Plan, which focuses on creating a more green transportation system and rolling out diverse initiatives for sustainable road traffic management. In April this year, Kenya Power released a report that revealed how the country has witnessed increased interest from local and international stakeholders keen on…
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LIFESTYLE
Tanzanian Abigail Chams is Spotify’s EQUAL Africa ambassador for December
Afro-pop songstress Abigail Chams (real name Abigail Chamungwana) continues to collect accolades. Following her nomination in 2022 for the Emerging Artist award at the Tanzania Music Award, she closes 2023 as the Spotify EQUAL Africa ambassador for the month of December. The prodigiously talented Abigail, or Abby, as she is often referred to, is a multilingual singer who performs in Swahili, French and English.…
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Airtel Africa urges enhanced public-private collaboration for climate action in Africa at COP28
Airtel Africa Group CEO, Segun Ogunsanya, has reaffirmed the importance of an enabling policy environment for sustainable development and climate action in partnership with Africa’s private sector at COP28. Mr. Ogunsanya, a member of the United Nations Global Compact’s African Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC), addressed a distinguished audience at a COP28 side event co-hosted by Airtel Africa and the ABLC. Guests…
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OPPO A18 launches in Kenya
OPPO on Friday announced the launch of its new A-series smartphone – the OPPO A18 – in Kenya. The budget phone was launched in the country following its initial unveiling in the UAE back in September. The OPPO A18 comes in two colours, Glowing Blue and Glowing Black. Both models employ OPPO’s exclusive OPPO Glow design technique, which gives the back…
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Nairobi Gate opens first special economic zone in East Africa with gazetted customs control area
Nairobi Gate Industrial Park has launched the first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) with a gazetted customs control area in East Africa. This consolidation will allow businesses operating from Nairobi Gate additional efficiencies including a one-stop shop for regulatory agencies including the Kenya Revenue Authority, Kenya Ports Authority, customs, and the Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA). Speaking at the launch, Hon.…
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Epson Unveils New Scanning Solutions At GITEX 2023
Epson on Tuesday launched its new range of flexible scanning solutions to cater to the region’s growth industries, including healthcare, logistics, and financial services. The solutions were unveiled at GITEX 2023. Epson’s new desktop compact, space-saving scanning solutions have the smallest footprint scanner while in use. With commercial office space at a premium across the region and organisations prioritising lower…
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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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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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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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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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Sports & Entertainment
Safaricom Chapa Dimba: Twelve teams gear up for showdown at the county finals in Bungoma, Busia and Kakamega
Safaricom Chapa Dimba tournament heads to Bungoma, Busia and Kakamega counties this weekend for the Western region county finals. Twelve teams from the three counties are expected to battle it out, with the winning teams joining Vihiga County qualifiers Madira Soccer Assassins and Ebwali Boys to play in the regional finals scheduled for the 26th and 27th of August at…
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LG Records 24 Per Cent Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
LG Electronics (LG) has recorded a 24 per cent reduction in its direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions from 114.7 million tons of GHG to 92.7 million tons in line with its pledge to achieve net-zero (direct and indirect) by 2030. According to its recently released 2022-2023 Sustainability Report, LG Electronics also recorded a renewable energy conversion rate of 8.2 per…
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Laikipia Residents Benefit from LG And Habitat’s for Humanity Social Impact Project
LG Electronics, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Kenya (HFHK), has successfully handed over complete infrastructure facilities focused on learning and safety, as well as water, sanitation, and hygiene to support more than 260 individuals residing in Seger Ward, Nanyuki, located in Laikipia County. The facilities, which include a classroom, toilet blocks, water tanks, and renovated houses were constructed in the…
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Safaricom takes home the inaugural UNEP Environment Sustainability Award
Safaricom has been awarded for its climate action initiatives in the inaugural Environment Sustainability Awards by Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Program (ENEP). Safaricom was recognised for its innovative approaches in integrating and implementing climate change interventions in its business strategies, and its investments in digital and green solutions that contribute positively to…
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LG Targets Kenyan households With New Dryers and Dishwashers
LG Electronics has unveiled a new set of dryers and dishwashers in Kenya as it seeks to revolutionize how Kenyan households manage their laundry and dishwashing needs. The products include the LG Heat Pump Dryer as well as the LG QuadWash which will be available for purchase starting today. LG says the appliances known for their exceptional performance, energy efficiency, and…
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Glovo, Nairobi County launch a mass courier safety training program
Glovo is partnering with the Nairobi City Council to run a mass courier safety training in the city, tagged the Catalyst Project. The project was launched recently at an inaugural training session held on Tuesday, July 25th at Charter Hall, Nairobi, and marked a significant milestone in enhancing courier safety standards and professionalism within the city. Designed to instill professionalism…
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GOtv to air Premier League and La Liga Matches
GOtv will from next month air all Premier League and La Liga matches through its newly introduced GOtv Supa+ package.g According to Jacqueline Sagala, Head of Customer Experience & Care at MultiChoice Kenya, the GOtv Supa+ package has been curated to bring customers the latest sporting spectacles and a diverse range of content. With access to over 70 exceptional channels…
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Africa-focused pre-seed investment program Madica announces new leadership appointments
Madica, an Africa-focused investment program dedicated to pre-seed stage startups in Africa, has announced two new leadership appointments. The Flourish Ventures owned program has appointed Rose Odengo as Head of Communications and Community while Brenda Wangari is taking up a crucial role within Madica’s portfolio companies, fostering their growth and prosperity The new appointments strengthen Madica’s commitment to diversity, inclusivity,…
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