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NEWS
Zamara Voted Best Insurance Broker of the Year Award
Insurance brokerage firm Zamara Risk and Insurance Brokers Limited has been voted the Best Insurance Brokerage firm in Kenya at the 14th Think Business Insurance Awards, 2024, held on 15th July 2024. The firm was also recognized as the best General Broker of the year, best Medical Broker of the year and best Life broker of the year as well as…
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BUSINESS
Stanbic Bank Affirms Commitment To Foster Growth Of SMEs In Kenya
Stanbic Bank Kenya has affirmed its commitment to SMEs growth and capacity building through innovative, customized and relevant solutions. The Bank made this announcement during the Kenya Annual Manufacturing Summit & Expo, popularly known as the Changamka Shopping Festival, organized in partnership with the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry. Speaking to the theme of the festival, “Celebrating Kenya’s Manufacturing…
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BUSINESS
List of journalists shortlisted for 2023-2024 Sanlam Group financial journalism awards
Sanlam and Santam, the joint sponsors of the Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism, has announced the shortlisted entries for the 2023 awards. A total of 170 entries from 13 countries on the African continent were received for the 2023 competition, the highest number yet in the competition’s 49-year history. Nixon Kariithi, chair of the independent judging panel,…
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WOMEN SPACE
CFAO and NCBA unveil Beauty Meets the Bonnet Initiative to support women car enthusiasts
CFAO Mobility Kenya and NCBA have announced a partnership aimed at enhancing the driving experience for women through the innovative “Beauty Meets the Bonnet” (BMB) initiative. This strategic alliance seeks to provide women with boutique experiences that align with their aspirations and lifestyles. This initiative will not only enhance their driving experience but also provide valuable resources and benefits to…
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LIFESTYLE
Pwani Oil to sponsor the 2024 Miss Earth Kenya
Pwani Oil Products Limited (Pwani Oil), through it’s Beauty Soap, Afrisense Bathing Bar, has announced its sponsorship of the 2024 Miss Earth Kenya. Miss Earth Kenya comes after a bootcamp starting July 16 to July 19, 2024, and brings together 18 contestants identified by a panel of judges following a call for participation in February 2024. The winner will be…
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BUSINESS
KLM introduces ‘Travel Well’ platform to enhance travel experience
KLM has announced a significant evolution in its brand strategy with the introduction of ‘Travel Well’, its new platform that is designed to enrich the travel experience for every passenger. Underpinned by a dedication to enhance the meaningfulness of travel journeys, Travel Well embodies KLM’s commitment to foster genuine connections with travellers. This initiative integrates thoughtfulness and care into every aspect…
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NEWS
SA conferencing recognised by Africa for sustainability initiatives
With an accelerated global drive towards business operating more sustainably, it was with much pride that South Africa walked away smiling at the recent World Trade Market (WTM) event, hosted in Cape Town, as one of its own was recognised out of top contenders across the African continent, for its positive impact on climate change. Cape Town’s Century City Conference…
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SUSTAINABILITY
Championing Sustainability: How Glovo is Leading the Charge in Environmental Protection
In recent years, the global conversation around sustainability has intensified, with businesses recognizing their critical role in mitigating climate change and reducing environmental footprints. At Glovo Africa, we are not only part of this conversation but are actively driving tangible change through a steadfast commitment to sustainable practices, fostered by innovative initiatives and collaborations. Transforming Urban Mobility with Electric Vehicles…
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NEWS
Radisson Blu Arboretum’s Hosts Taste Of Italy Week
Radisson Blu Hotel and Residence, Arboretum’s Fire Lake Restaurant over the weekend hosted local and international tourists for The Taste of Italy Week. The celebration featured Radisson Blu Arboretum Executive Chef, Chef Martin Gituma, Radisson Blu Juba Executive Chef, Chef Michel Merite, and Turkish Opera Tenor, Turgut Akmete amidst the current tourism boom in the country. Promising a culinary journey…
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Kenyan woman wins KSh 8.3 million Prize for Engineering Innovation award
Esther Kimani has been named winner of Africa’s biggest engineering prize, the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. Her early crop pest and disease detection device was selected as the winning innovation for its ability to swiftly detect and identify agricultural pests and diseases, reducing crop losses for smallholder farmers by up to 30% while increasing yields…
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LIFESTYLE
Spotify Celebrates Amapiano’s First Decade
In 2023, South African dance genre Amapiano, hit over 1.4 billion streams on Spotify. The genre’s influence on the music culture in South Africa, and beyond has seen the world grip in an Amapiano frenzy from dance challenges to inspired collaborations and fusions. In Kenya, Amapiano listenership increased by 74% between 2023 and 2024. This critical influence has led to…
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LIFESTYLE
Kenyan Men Optimistic of Strengthened Personal Finances by December 2024, Old Mutual Report
Ahead of Father’s Day on Sunday, Old Mutual has released its latest Financial Services Monitor (OMFSM), which reveals that men in Kenya are optimistic about the future, with over 75% confident of strengthened finances in the next six months. The OMFSM is an annual publication that generates key insights on the financial behaviour and attitudes of Kenya’s working population. It…
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WOMEN SPACE
Mastercard Women SME Leaders Awards reveals 2024 winners
Mastercard has announced the winners of the third edition of its Women SME Leaders Awards, celebrating the achievements of women-owned and led businesses across diverse sectors in the Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region. Launched in 2022, the Mastercard Women SME Leaders Awards is the first initiative of its kind to recognize outstanding female entrepreneurs shaping the future…
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NEWS
Odibets launches Omoka na Euro promotion
Kenya’s leading betting company Odibets on Friday launched the Omoka na Euro promax promotion where punters have an opportunity to win smartphones and motorbikes. Customers will have the opportunity to win Ksh1,000,000 million, 20 motorcycles (nduthis) and over 40 smartphones in the promotion. To join the promotion, customers will be required to place a cash bet on at least one…
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NEWS
KQ leads the Sustainable Aviation Agenda In Africa Supporting the SAF Registry by IATA
Kenya Airways (KQ) has been recognized as the only African airline actively supporting the development of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This comes on the backdrop of the national carrier being awarded the Most Impactful Breakthrough award for pioneering the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on a long-haul flight from Africa…
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LIFESTYLE
Zoë Modiga is Spotify EQUAL Africa’s June Ambassador
Renowned South African singer and songwriter Zoë Modiga has been announced as EQUAL Africa’s June Ambassador. Zoë is a jazz and soul artist known for her dynamic voice, innovative compositions, and deep connection to her cultural roots. She recently released her newest album in April titled “Nomthandazo”, following the acclaimed success of her previous works “Harmonic Soul”, “Yellow: The Novel” and “Inganekwane”. Spotify’s EQUAL program supports…
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NEWS
Old Mutual Health Revamps SME Health Insurance Product
Old Mutual Health, the health insurance arm of leading financial services provider, Old Mutual Group, has revamped its SME Health insurance product, taking into consideration the distinct needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The enhanced solution marks a significant step forward in providing comprehensive healthcare coverage with unmatched benefits to SMEs and their employees. The revamp was guided by…
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LIFESTYLE
Betika Na Community Foundation Launches Borehole in Makueni County
Mituvu residents in Makueni County will now access clean water for domestic use thanks to Betika Na Community Foundation – the social investment arm of Betika, having drilled a borehole with a yield of 14 cubic meters of water aimed at improving the resident’s lifelines. Betika Na Community Foundation invested over 10 million into the sinking of the Mituvu borehole…
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SUSTAINABILITY
Kenya to Pilot Indonesian Carbon Data Project
Indonesian tech company Aeroterra & Eldera Matadata Presisi has been selected to execute a pilot project that will assess the value of Kenya’s carbon credit assets. The project’s lead sponsors Banyan Investment Banking & Hedge Fund, a Connecticut-based digital bank, and Quantum Metal Group, announced that they had appointed Indonesia’s Aeroterra & Eldera Matadata Presisi as the technology partner due to its innovative technology. “We have…
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NEWS
OPPO to bring Generative AI features to about 50 million users by 2024
OPPO has unveiled its commitment to making AI phones accessible to everyone, announcing that it will be bringing Generative AI features to 50 million users by the end of this year. Further to this, OPPO also shared a glimpse of the smarter and more convenient life set to arrive via AI phones with industry partners from Google, MediaTek, and IDC.…
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