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  • LIFESTYLENairobi Bachelor Showmax

    Hosts Daddie Marto and Koku delve into modern dating and Kenya’s new reality show, Nairobi Bachelor

    Daddie Marto and Koku, a prominent power couple, are celebrated names in the entertainment industry. Daddie, a renowned MC, actor, and content creator, has appeared in popular shows like Sue na Johnnie and Showmax’s County 49. Koku, who began her career in engineering, found her way into content creation, inspired by her husband’s love for storytelling. Together for more than…

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  • NEWSEazzy Loan

    Stay in Control of Your Finances this Festive Season With Eazzy Loan

    Eazzy Loan: The holiday season is finally here! After a year of full-speed living, it’s time to hit pause, recharge, and focus on loved ones while making memories that last a lifetime. It’s the perfect moment to treat yourself, family and friends, and start planning for the year to come, even as you reflect on the year gone. But as…

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  • NEWSOdibets to Sponsor Genowa Governor's Cup 2024

    Odibets to Sponsor Genowa Governor’s Cup 2024

    Betting firm Odibets has been unveiled as the title sponsor for the third edition of Homa Bay County’s annual sports tournament, the Genowa Governor’s Cup. Announcing the sponsorship deal on Thursday, December 5, Odibets revealed that participating teams will receive kits and cash prizes, with the tournament champion set to pocket a grand prize of Ksh1 million.  Following the partnership,…

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  • LIFESTYLENairobi Bachelor dating show on showmax

    Celebrity couple Daddie Marto and Koku Lwanga to host new Showmax reality dating show

    Love, drama, and romance are set to take centre stage this festive season as Showmax’s new dating show Nairobi Bachelor (Trailer) debuts on 6 December 2024. Hosted by the dynamic celebrity couple Daddie Marto (Sue na Jonnie) and Koku Lwanga, this 13-part series promises to bring a fresh and captivating twist to the dating show genre. Nairobi Bachelor follows the journey of…

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  • NEWSOdibets Krisi Promo

    Odibets Launches Pepea na Mbuzi ya Krisi Promo

    Kenya’s leading betting firm Odibets has announced that it will be giving out 100 goats daily to lucky winners.  The promo dubbed, ‘Pepea na mbuzi ya Krisi’ will run from November 22, 2024, to 1st January 2025.  Each Mbuzi will be worth Ksh5,000 and will be rewarded to the lucky customers via their Odibets account which they can withdraw via…

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  • NEWSBlack Friday scams

    How to stay ahead of social media shopping scams this Black Friday

    Shoppers are turning to their social media feeds to find the best Black Friday deals – unfortunately, cybercriminals aren’t far behind. In 2023, an estimated 90.6 million people worldwide shopped online on Black Friday, with South Africa’s BankservAfrica recording 1.4 million online transactions – an 11% increase from the previous year. While seasoned shoppers may feel confident in avoiding scams,…

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  • NEWSStandard Chartered Q3 2024 results

    Standard Chartered Net Profit Rises 64 Percent to Ksh.15.6 Billion

    Standard Chartered Bank Kenya reported a remarkable 64% increase in net profit, reaching Ksh. 15.6 billion for the first nine months of 2024. This surge, the bank said is attributed to strong strong topline growth and well-managed costs. Operating income has also risen 33%, whilst liquidity remains at a robust level of 65%, significantly higher than the regulatory minimum of…

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  • NEWSM-PESA Foundation hosts free medical camp in Kericho County

    M-PESA Foundation hosts free medical camp in Kericho County

    Over 3,000 residents in Kericho County have benefited from a medical camp hosted by the M-PESA Foundation. The medical camp was hosted in partnership with Zuri Health and Lion Sight First Eye Hospital at Kapcheluch Primary School, Belgut Sub-County, Kericho County. The camp offered an array of services, including eye care consultations, breast cancer screening, dental care, general doctor consultations,…

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  • NEWSLOOP OPPO Partnership

    OPPO, LOOP renew partnership with discounted smartphone offers

    OPPO has renewed its collaboration with LOOP DFS to provide exclusive offers and improve the shopping experience for customers during the holiday season. From Monday, November 11 to December 31, 2024, customers can enjoy exclusive deals, including a minimum of 5% cashback on all OPPO devices, by visiting their nearest OPPO Brand store. Some of the OPPO devices that will see special…

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  • NEWSStandard Chartered Bank to Donate KES 7m to Catholic Relief Services

    Standard Chartered Bank to Donate KES 7,000,000 to Catholic Relief Services

    Standard Chartered handed over a cheque of KES 7,000,000 to Catholic Relief Services (CRS) on Friday 15 November 2024 at Mathare Vocational Training Center, Juja Road, Nairobi. The funds will support cash transfers for communities in Mathare and Embakasi, with a special focus on youth. Standard Chartered and CRS also handed over donations of food and non-food items to more…

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  • NEWS

    Kshs. 150 Million Endowment Fund Launched For Needy Students

    A Nairobi-based initiative, Around Africa On Motorcycle has launched a Kshs. 150 million fund drive aiming to support deserving, underprivileged students from all communities in Kenya. The fund dubbed LOGOs Education Endowment Assets stems from a social justice initiative founded by Nairobi Chapel in 2008 which has so far supported 1,035 students to date. The move aims to create a sustainable, investable…

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  • NEWS

    Bolt Empowers Women Drivers with Wellness Workshop on Breast Cancer and Health Awareness

    As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Bolt hosted a specialized wellness workshop for its female drivers. The workshop focused on the importance of health awareness, early detection, and holistic well-being and was dedicated to fostering a supportive community and empowering drivers with the knowledge to prioritize their health, both on and off the road. The wellness workshop was designed…

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  • NEWS

    Campaign against FGM launched in Kenya

    Sounding a clarion call against Female Genital Mutilation in Kenya, women’s rights organisation Nguvu Collective, KEWOPA and Anti-FGM Board Kenya joined hands to launch a collective fight to eradicate the human rights violation from the country through a creative campaign called “Break The Blade”.  The campaign featured a symbolic breaking of the blade activity by Mrs. Bernadette Resian Loloju, Chief…

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  • NEWSLG HVAC Solutions

    Top Property Developers in Kenya Endorse LG HVAC Solutions

    Leading players in the construction and housing business have today endorsed the quality of LG’s Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems in transforming their commercial and domestic properties. This was variously highlighted during a golf tournament at the Sigona Golf Club in Kenya’s Kiambu County that brought together over 200 business partners in a day of networking. The event…

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  • NEWSPOCO Returns to Kenya with C75 and M6 Pro

    POCO Makes a Grand Return to Kenya: Unveiling the POCO C75 and POCO M6 Pro

    Poco is set to relaunch in the country with the unveiling of the Poco M6 Pro and the Poco C75. Poco M6 Pro was launched early this year. It has a 6.67-inch 1080p AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits brightness, and Widevine L1 DRM certification. The phone is powered by a MediaTekHelio G99 Ultra processor with RAM…

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  • LIFESTYLE

    Three African Stars to Watch in the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A

    Let’s take a look at which African players to watch in this week’s action in European football. GOtv has got you covered, so why not subscribe or upgrade to GOtv Supa+ which is STILL on promotion to get even more football entertainment. You know you don’t want to miss out! Love it and live it with GOtv, your home of…

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  • UncategorizedAdani Group Kenya

    Adani Group is leveraging on the following success stories for its PPP Ventures in Kenya

    One of India’s largest multinational conglomerates, the Adani Group, is aggressively establishing a global presence through public-private partnership projects in all avenues. Toppled as it looks to boost infrastructure and energy sectors, Kenya is turning into one of its prime concentration spots.  Informed by several high-profile projects overseas, the group says it has experience in bringing innovation, investment, and expertise…

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  • BUSINESS

    KAM to host 7th Edition of Changamka Kenya Shopping Festival

    The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), in partnership with the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry has officially announced the 7th edition of the Changamka Kenya Shopping Festival under the theme “Celebrating the Ingenuity of Kenya’s Manufacturing Sector.” The festival, scheduled to take place from November 5th to 9th, 2024, will be hosted at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) concurrently…

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  • SUSTAINABILITYMultiChoice Talent Factory The Earthshot Prize partnership

    MultiChoice Talent Factory filmmakers showcase Africa’s environmental challenge

    The world is warming faster than at any time in recorded history. This rapid climate change is already releasing a wave of extreme weather – wildfires, hurricanes, floods and droughts. The only way to slow this wave of catastrophic climate change is to slash our emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide. It’s a long shot! To do it…

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  • NEWS

    Adani releases JKIA Terminal Design concepts

    Adani Group has released concept designs of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), should its proposal to manage the airport be approved. The concept for the Jomo Kenyatta International Terminal inspired by the butterflies of Kenya combines fluid lines and modern architecture to create a harmonious blend of natural elegance and functionality. The architectural design mirrors the delicate symmetry of butterfly…

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