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HEALTHCARE
Equity Afya Opens Second Standalone Pharmacy as It Targets Regional Expansion
Equity Afya has opened its second standalone pharmacy in Nairobi as it expands access to medicines and seeks to build a wider network of community-based healthcare services. The new outlet, located at Bruce House opposite Cardinal Otunga Plaza in Nairobi’s central business district, is the first Equity Afya pharmacy to be owned and operated by a franchisee. The…
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Sports & Entertainment
7 Ways Content Piracy is Reshaping Africa’s Entertainment Industry
Piracy is no longer simply a fight over copyright. It is changing how audiences consume content, how creators are funded and how platforms protect and distribute what they produce. For Africa’s growing entertainment industry, that makes piracy more than a legal or enforcement challenge. It is increasingly shaping the economics, technology and future of the creative sector. From…
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NEWS
Old Mutual Introduces Flexible Motor Insurance Payments and Travel eSIM Services in Kisumu
Old Mutual General Insurance Kenya has introduced two insurance solutions in Kisumu, allowing customers to spread comprehensive motor insurance payments over three months and access mobile connectivity alongside travel insurance. The new offerings, Motor-Rahisi and an Airalo eSIM integration, were unveiled during the insurer’s Kisumu Market Storm, as Old Mutual seeks to improve customer convenience and expand access to financial…
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BIC, CFK Africa Partner to Donate Writing Tools to 300,000 Kenyan Students
BIC has equipped 300,000 Kenyan students with writing tools through the sixth edition of its Buy Me and BIC Will Donate a Pen initiative, implemented in partnership with CFK Africa. The initiative seeks to improve access to basic learning materials and address shortages of school supplies that can affect students’ participation in the classroom. Since its launch in…
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KCB, RUBiS and KTB Launch Kenya Beyond Sight Campaign to Promote Inclusive Tourism
KCB Bank, in partnership with RUBiS Energy Kenya and the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), has unveiled the Kenya Beyond Sight campaign to promote accessible tourism and encourage Kenyans to explore destinations beyond conventional travel experiences. The five-day journey will take six content creators, J-Supercharge, Denno Music, Sammy Brayo, Nancy Cosy, Chelah Richards and Delvin Obara, through Kenya’s Eastern and Coastal…
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Kenya Targets 50,000 Middle East Tourists With Emirates, Qatar Airways Partnership
Kenya is targeting 50,000 tourist arrivals from the Middle East after signing marketing partnerships with Emirates and Qatar Airways aimed at converting the region’s travel demand into actual bookings and visits. The agreements, signed on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, will see the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) work with the two airlines on destination marketing…
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Old Mutual Launches Eldoret Market Storm to Boost Financial Wellness Awareness
Old Mutual has launched a week-long Market Storm in Eldoret to promote financial literacy and expand access to financial services among customers, businesses and communities in the region. The campaign opened with a financial literacy session for athletes, bringing together retired sportsmen and women alongside those still competing. Discussions focused on financial planning, saving, investment and risk management to…
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Sports & Entertainment
Absa Bank Kenya Celebrates Nairobi’s 2029 World Athletics Hosting Bid
Absa Bank Kenya has commended Athletics Kenya and the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports after Nairobi successfully bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time the global competition will be held in Africa. The bank attributed the milestone to Kenya’s decades of athletic achievement and the contributions of athletes, coaches and support…
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Absa Bank Kenya Commits KES 6 Million to Sunshine Development Golf Tour
Absa Bank Kenya has committed KES 6 million to sponsor three events in the 2026 Sunshine Development Golf Tour, extending its investment in Kenya’s emerging golf talent as the development circuit continues to provide a pathway to professional competition. The funding will support tournaments at Nyali Golf & Country Club, Ruiru Sports Club and Kipipiri Golf Club, with each event…
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Kenya Ranks Third in Youth Mental Health According to Sapien Lab Report
A new global analysis of nearly one million respondents across 84 countries showed that 41 percent of internet-enabled young adults aged 18 to 34 are experiencing what researchers describe as a “mental health crisis.” The findings point to declines in cognitive, emotional, social, and physical capacities that significantly affect young people’s ability to manage everyday challenges. Despite the concerning global…
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Britam Foundation Invests in 1,358 Jobs and Regional Climate Resilience
The Britam Foundation has released its inaugural Impact Report, revealing a significant footprint in regional development. Since its formal commencement in late 2024, the Foundation has empowered over 92,000 people and generated 1,358 jobs through targeted interventions in water access, maternal health, and environmental conservation. The Foundation’s flagship water program has become a vital lifeline for 90,000 learners and residents…
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Co-op Bank, Optiven & Everstrong Partner for Turnkey Housing
Co-operative Bank, in collaboration with Optiven Limited and Everstrong Maskani LLP, has unveiled a strategic partnership that integrates land acquisition, construction, and financing into one seamless housing solution for customers. This innovative collaboration aims to address the common challenges faced by Kenyans who build their homes incrementally—a process often plagued by delays, stalled construction, and substandard workmanship due to fragmented…
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LIFESTYLE
The Flavoured Poison: The Hidden Dangers of Shisha
The consumption of shisha continues to grow among the young generation, perhaps because it’s too sweet or makes them seem cool. But is it true that shisha contains fruit flavors, so it is not toxic? Shisha, also known as hookah, waterpipe, or nargileh, is a combination of tobacco prepared in molasses and flavored with fruit flavors. It also contains toxic…
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Toxic Beauty: The Hidden Dangers of Skin Whitening
A quote that most people live by is that when you are a light-skinned person, “mtoto rangi ya pesa,” which means you have a skin tone associated with wealth. But the question is, is that real? Does that mean that if you’re not light-skinned, you have no wealth? That’s just the mentality of the people around us; it’s not real,…
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The Wounds of a Broken Home: When Parents Separate, Children Suffer in Silence
Every child dreams of growing up in a happy, complete, and loving home. But not all dreams come true—some remain unfulfilled, others are shattered, and some end abruptly, without warning. And for a child, that’s the beginning of a painful nightmare. When two people get married, they vow to stay by each other’s side in both joy and hardship, and…
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Breaking the Silence: Reframing Mental Health in African Communities
Mental health has become a growing crisis worldwide, yet many still dismiss it as insignificant or not worth worrying about. In many African communities, mental health is often seen as “not real.” It’s dismissed as a curse, or people assume the individual is bewitched. A common belief is that mental health challenges are a “white people’s problem” and not something…
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