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  • NEWSStarehe Endowment Funds Drive

    Starehe Boys Centre Marks 65th Anniversary with Ambitious Ksh 65 Million Endowment Funds Drive

    As Starehe Boys’ Centre celebrates its 65th anniversary this year under the theme “65 Years of Transforming Lives,” the institution is focusing on securing its future by raising Ksh 65 million for its endowment fund. This fund aims to ensure the continued education of bright but needy children, staying true to the school’s founding mission of providing quality education to…

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  • NEWSFaulu Bank in Ksh1 Billion boost to small ventures in Rift counties

    Faulu named Best Microfinance Bank in East Africa

    Faulu Microfinance Bank has been named the Best Microfinance Bank in East Africa at the 14th African Bank 4.0 Summit, which gathered key stakeholders in the banking and financial sector across Africa to define solutions for transforming the continent’s digital financial services. The prestigious award recognized Faulu for its exceptional dedication to serving underserved communities and empowering individuals through innovative digital financial…

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  • NEWSLG Ambassador Challenge

    LG Hands Over Completed Projects to 2024 LG Ambassador Challenge Winners

    LG Electronics (LG) has today handed over completed projects to the two community groups – in Kajiado and Nairobi – that won the 2024 LG Ambassador Challenge, an annual contest that seeks to recognize the impact of social enterprises in their communities. Each of the projects was awarded KSh1 million to finance key investments for increasing their impact. In Kajiado County various equipment, including solar systems and computers,…

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  • NEWSoppo Reno12 Series

    OPPO bets big on AI with the Reno12 Series

    OPPO will be launching the Reno12 Series in Kenya on August 22nd 2024. The company says this latest addition to the Reno series is set to redefine the smartphone experience with its groundbreaking technology and innovative features. OPPO Reno12 series launch comes after the global launch of OPPO’s strategy to democratize AI for all mobile phone consumers across the brand’s…

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  • LIFESTYLEWildlifeDirect Team Sayari

    WildlifeDirect hosts Team Sayari Nature Positive Kids watch party

    WildlifeDirect, a high-impact Kenyan-based organization focused on wildlife conservation, in partnership with Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), hosted Team Sayari Watch Party on August 9, 2024. The event, held at Nairobi National Park marked two years of the groundbreaking National Geographic’s Team Sayari and the Nature Positive Kids Outreach Program, which has empowered young conservationists across East Africa. The watch party…

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  • NEWSMORE DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS ON SHOWMAX

    Nine best series to stream on Showmax this August, from S3 of Industry to Fargo S5

    EMMY NOMINEES GALORE | Binge now Last year, Showmax had ALL the drama winners at the Emmy Awards, thanks to Succession S4, The Last of Us S1 and The White Lotus S2. This year, by the end of August, Showmax will be streaming 21 nominees, up for a combined 75 Emmys – with more nominees on the way. The most…

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  • NEWSZamara Voted Best Insurance Broker of the Year Award

    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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  • BUSINESSStanbic Bank SMEs

    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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  • BUSINESSSanlam financial journalism awards

    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 SPACECFAO and NCBA partnership

    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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  • LIFESTYLEPwani Oil 2024 Miss Earth

    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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  • BUSINESSKLM is launching direct flights to Mombasa

    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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  • NEWSCentury City Conference Centre

    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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  • SUSTAINABILITYGlovo Africa 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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  • NEWSRadisson Blu Arboretum Italy Week

    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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  • NEWSPrize for Engineering Innovation award

    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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  • LIFESTYLESpotify

    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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  • LIFESTYLEOld Mutual opens second full-suite branch in Mombasa

    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 SPACEWinners from the Mastercard SME Women Leaders Awards 2024

    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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  • NEWSodibets Omoka na Euro promotion

    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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