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NEWS
Absa Named Lead Sponsor for Regional Property Conference in Nairobi
Absa Group has been named the lead sponsor of the 2025 East Africa Property Investment (EAPI) Summit set to take place between 7-8 May 2025 in Nairobi. The event will convene key sector players across the region to explore topics like sustainable financing, affordable housing and urban housing in a rapidly evolving real estate market. During the conference, Absa Group…
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Calla PR Launches Solution to Help Businesses Test Products Pre-market
Public Relations and Strategic Communications firm, Calla PR, has launched a new solution designed to help businesses test products and solutions before launching in the region and the rest of Africa. Dubbed “Try it in Nairobi,” the service will help businesses, ranging from startups to multinationals, pilot their solutions in the city. The offering includes identifying the right audiences and…
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Xiaomi Redmi A5 Launches in Kenya for Ksh.9,499 – Specs, Price and Availability
Xiaomi has today announced the launch of the highly anticipated Redmi A5 in Kenya. The company says the Redmi A5 is set to redefine the entry-level smartphone segment with its stylish design and robust features. The Redmi A5 boasts a 6.88″ large screen display with a resolution of 1640×720 (260 ppi), offering users a spacious canvas for entertainment, browsing, and…
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Enjoy Seamless Payments This Easter
Last week, as I sat at a restaurant enjoying my meal, I couldn’t help but overhear a conversation at the next table. A middle-aged couple was discussing their Easter holiday plans. The woman enthusiastically suggested a trip to Mt. Kenya or, if their budget allowed, her personal favorite destination, Zanzibar. Her partner chuckled and teased, “You always have a new…
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LG Unveils New Chillers and Hot Water Solutions in Nairobi
Property owners, Consultants and Contractors in Kenya now have access to futuristic air-conditioning and water heating solutions following the introduction into the market of state-of-the-art chillers, Air-to-Water Heat Pumps (AWHP) and heat pump water heaters by LG Electronics (LG). The solutions were unveiled during a gala event in Nairobi focused exclusively on LG’s cutting-edge HVAC solutions and attended by over…
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Brian Munene, Abel Mutua lead Kenya nominations at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards
Kenya has once again asserted its creative dominance, with Brian Munene and Abel Mutua garnering multiple Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) nominations for their Showmax and Maisha Magic originals. Showmax’s groundbreaking Kenyan sci-fi Subterranea secured a nomination in the Best Indigenous M-Net Original category for Brian Munene and Likarion Wainaina. Munene’s gripping thriller The Caller also earned three nominations:…
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Meet Five Change Leaders Who are Influencing Gender Policy in Kenya
Recent news reports reveal a troubling rise in violence against women and girls in Kenya. Since September 2023, over 7,100 cases of gender-based violence have been reported, including nearly 100 documented murders of women since August 2024. Beyond GBV, women in Kenya continue to face harmful cultural practices such as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), lack of equal access to public…
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Women Reshaping African Music During Women’s History Month
As we celebrate Women’s History Month this March, the African music landscape stands as a powerful testament to female innovation and influence. Trailblazers like Tyla and Tems aren’t just participating in the industry—they’re fundamentally transforming it with their groundbreaking achievements. Tyla recently made history as the first African solo artist to reach one billion streams on Spotify with her viral hit “Water,” a milestone that…
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MultiChoice recognized at the 2025 Women in Film Awards
MultiChoice in Kenya is celebrating a remarkable achievement at the Women in Film Awards (WIFA), with multiple wins across key categories for its productions airing on Maisha Magic and Showmax. Now in its sixth year, WIFA honors outstanding contributions by women in the film and television industry, recognizing excellence in directing, producing, scriptwriting, cinematography, and more. This year’s edition, which…
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20X Entrepreneur Empowers Meru Informal Workers with “Chanuka, Jipange na Opportunities” Initiative
20X Entrepreneur brought its transformative initiative, ‘Chanuka, Jipange na Opportunities’ to Meru County to address the high rate of unemployment in the county, through training and empowering local artisans, SMEs, and entrepreneurs in Kenya’s Jua Kali sector with job opportunities. This is in line with 20X Entrepreneur’s goal to bridge the gap between Kenya’s informal sector and the government’s Affordable…
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Odibets Backs FKF Leadership, Welcomes Benni McCarthy as Harambee Stars Coach
Odibets, Kenya’s leading sports gaming platform, has commended the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) for appointing Benni McCarthy as the new Harambee Stars head coach. The move, seen as a turning point for Kenyan football, has been widely welcomed by fans and stakeholders alike. Odibets has been a key partner in supporting the sport’s growth, and with a fresh leadership team…
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LIFESTYLE
Odibets Revamps Cashout Feature for Punters Convenience
Odibets, a top sports betting platform in Kenya, has reintroduced its enhanced Cashout feature, giving users more flexibility and control over their bets. With the Cashout option, bettors can choose to settle their wagers before an event concludes, either securing a portion of their potential winnings or minimizing losses based on live developments. For example, if a user’s chosen football…
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Tyler Mbaya speaks on his self-discovery journey and reuniting with Georgina in Take Me Home Season 2
Actor Tyler Mbaya and content creator Georgina Njenga were once Kenya’s favourite young couple on the rise. The two started dating in 2020 and welcomed a child together in 2022, capturing the hearts of their fans. But their romance hit rocky ground in 2023, and the couple called it quits later that year. Now, Tyler and Georgina are reunited in…
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BUSINESS
Kenya Airways Adds New Passenger Fleet
Kenya Airways (KQ) has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737-800 with a capacity of 170 seats, growing its fleet to 35 aircraft. This addition is part of KQ’s ongoing fleet expansion strategy underscoring the airline’s commitment to increase capacity, enhance operational efficiency, and meet the growing demand for air travel across its network. The acquisition of…
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NBA Africa and Safaricom Launch Youth Development Program in Kenya
NBA Africa has teamed up with Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom to launch the M-PESA Jr. NBA program. The program seeks to provide basketball development and financial literacy programming to more than 10,000 boys and girls in Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, and Kisumu, marking the league’s most expansive youth development program in East Africa to date. The first year of the M-PESA…
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Kenyan men are the kings of heartbreak this Valentine’s Day
Love can be sweet until it’s not. One moment it’s “my person forever” and the next it’s “who sent me here?”. For Kenyan men, the heartbreak seems to be hitting harder than ever. Whether it’s ghosting, unreciprocated love or just bad luck in the dating game, one thing is clear; the boychild is feeling it. Spotify shared interesting data showing that male…
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Valentine’s Day Bonus: How to Secure Your Bonus on Odibets
Valentine’s Day is here. It is a day when couples, friends, and loved ones appreciate each other by sharing love and thoughtful gifts. Odibets, one of Kenya’s leading betting firms, has unveiled a new promo christened ‘Mapenzi ni 50/50′ that will see their customers receive Valentine’s bonuses. Through the promo, customers will have their stakes/cashbet amounts doubled. To participate,…
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Claudia Naisabwa spills on hosting Take Me Home Season 2 and her ideal man
At just 22, Claudia is already a force to reckon with in Kenya’s entertainment scene. The Samburu-born beauty, known for her vibrant energy and unique hosting style, has conquered it all – from MC gigs and content creation to scriptwriting and acting. Now, Claudia is taking the reins as the host of Take Me Home Season 2, stepping into the spotlight after…
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Kenya Projects 20% Visitor Arrivals From India in 2025
Kenya is projecting a 20% growth in visitor arrivals from India by the close of the year as it steps up promotional campaigns in the Asian country. Over the weekend, about 15 Kenyan travel agencies that have been pitching camp in the key cities of India to woo travelers into the country, expressed confidence in the expected growth of the…
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Odibets Expands Gaming Portfolio with Exciting Crash Games
Crash games like Aviator and Aviatrix have been rapidly growing in popularity in the Kenyan market with betting firm Odibets recently partnering with Incentive Games to release a new suite of these games. Aviatrix, in particular, launched on Odibets in July 2024, making the thrilling crash game available to Kenyan players. As one of the most popular betting and gaming…
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