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Samsung’s Bespoke Top Mount Fridge Launched in Kenya
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Kaveve Kazoze Hitmaker ‘Ngesh’ Signs Lucrative Deal with Odibets
Barely two months after taking the Kenyan music industry by storm ‘Kaveve Kazoze’, hitmaker Ngesh wa Vasha has signed a lucrative deal with Kenya’s leading sports betting firm Odibets. Odibets made the announcement on Saturday, July 8 when unveiling the new campaign dubbed ‘Zoza na Odibets App Bonus.’ Ngesh wa Vash will be spearheading the new campaign ‘Kazoze na Odibets’…
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Air France-KLM Opens New Africa HQ in Nairobi
Air France-KLM has announced the official opening of its new Africa headquarters in Nairobi, as part of its strategic plan to bolster its network and enhance services in the region. The new region now consists of seven markets, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Djibouti, South Africa, Nigeria, and Ghana, with the addition of South Africa, Nigeria, and Ghana as new…
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Odibets app goes live on Google Play Store
Odibets, one of the leading betting firms in Kenya, has launched its app on on Google Play Store. Betting fanatics will now have a better betting experience by installing the Odibets App which is an alternative to the betting firm’s website. The Odibets App will provide customers with different gaming experiences including aviator and casino games among others. …
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Epson Makes Additional Investment in Space Robotics Development Start-Up GITAI
Seiko Epson Corporation and its subsidiary Epson X Investment Corporation recently made an additional investment in GITAI Japan Inc., a start-up company that develops general-purpose space robots. The investment was made through their EP-GB Investment Limited Partnership. Originating in Japan, GITAI is a start-up that envisions providing safe and affordable labour in space. Their goal is to develop and sell…
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Kenya Power pilots smart poles for its home internet business
Kenya Power has been mooting the idea of providing fixed internet for some time now. As of last year, the plans were in the final stages and now it looks like the government-run enterprise is ready to kick the ball rolling. The company has commenced pilots to install special utility poles (Smart Poles) that will support this course. Kenya Power’s Managing Director &…
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Safaricom partners with the KEWI to deploy Smart Water System
Safaricom is partnering with the Kenya Water Institute (KEWI) to deploy Smart Water System at the institute’s Nairobi and Kitui campuses. The Smart Water System will be used to facilitate practical training as well as co-create and run a Smart Water Management curriculum for students at the institution. Safaricom says the partnership is in line with Sustainable Development Goal 6…
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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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