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BUSINESS
Majid Al Futtaim Retail Launches Retail Graduate Programme in Africa
Majid Al Futtaim Retail, owner and operator of Carrefour in Kenya has announced the launch of its transformative Retail Graduate Programme in collaboration with 12 top universities across six countries, namely Egypt, Georgia, Jordan, Kenya, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates. With a steadfast commitment to promoting gender diversity, Majid Al Futtaim Retail aims to empower and recruit 75 nationals for its…
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NEWS
Spotify celebrates Teni as EQUAL Africa ambassador for August
Spotify has today announced Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni, as its EQUAL Africa artist for the month of August. Since her arrival on the Nigerian music scene, the award-winning Nigerian songwriter, singer, performer, actress and social media sensation has become one of the most sought-after names in the African music sphere. This recognition comes as part of Spotify’s ongoing commitment…
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Air France, Official Partner of the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games
Air France is the official partner of the 33rd Olympics of the modern era to be held in Paris in 2024. This follows the signing of a partnership between the airline and the Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games (OCOPG) Commenting on the partnership, Air France-KLM Group CEO Benjamin Smith said, “We are proud to extend our partnership…
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Unveiling the Evolution of Gengetone: How Spotify’s Gengetone Fire was crafted
Kenya’s music scene has been witnessing a significant shift in recent years, with a new and vibrant genre, Gengetone, taking center stage. Spotify has created a one stop destination for Kenya’s hottest music genre; Gengetone Fire. This homegrown style of music has rapidly grown in popularity and has become a cultural phenomenon that resonates with Kenyan youth, specifically those aged 18-24 according to Spotify data over the…
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BUSINESS
Kisumu City Set to Host Kenya’s First Business Ecosystem Summit
Kenya is set to host the first-ever Business Ecosystems Summit (BES) in Kisumu City on Friday, September 1st, 2023. This is in line with ongoing key government reforms aimed at stimulating business growth across the country, bolstering economic independence and prosperity. Organized by the IMC People Ltd in partnership with the Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB), the summit is aimed at unlocking the potential…
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BUSINESS
Bank of Africa and Deluxe Trucks and Buses Ink Asset Financing deal
Bank of Africa and Deluxe Truck and Buses E.A have announced a new partnership to offer affordable truck financing solutions to small businesses in Kenya. The partnership will make it easier for small business owners to purchase trucks and manage their truck financing needs. The agreement will see customers access up to 90% financing and 0% processing fees for purchasing…
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NEWS
Best international series to watch on Showmax this August
Here are the best shows to stream on Showmax this August. We’re particularly excited to watch The Best Man: The Final Chapters, being a fan of the cult-classic franchise that birthed the series. BASED ON A TRUE STORY | Two episodes on Mondays at 9:30pm from 7 August Based on a True Story is the gripping tale of a realtor, a former tennis…
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NEWS
Lung Cancer Initiatives to Transform Patient Care in Kenya launched
AstraZeneca, in partnership with The Ministry of Health, Kenya Society of Hematology (KESHO), Axios, The National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI), various health facilities, and professional societies have launched an innovative therapy for the management of lung cancer in Kenya. The targeted therapy treatment is specifically designed to combat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)…
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LIFESTYLE
Meet the LG Ceiling Fan, Biochemically Designed to Fit Your Relaxation and Health Needs
They say water is life but air is life too. The air we breathe has everything to do with our health. It determines our body temperatures, how our body loses water and the general atmospheric feel around ourselves and living rooms. Given that home is where all the stories begin and where our hearts are, it should be a place…
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NEWS
Nanyuki court hands man 10 years in prison for vandalising an electricity meter board
Nanyuki Law Court has sentenced a man to 10 years in prison or a fine of KShs. 5 million for vandalizing a customer’s electricity meter board at Riverside estate in Timau town, Meru County. The suspect, Brian Wahome, was arrested and booked at Timau police station before he was arraigned at Nanyuki law courts, where he was charged with stealing…
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David Ichoho resigns as KTDA chairman
David Muni Ichoho has resigned as chairman of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Holdings Limited, two years after assuming the role. In a letter to the KTDA Group Company Secretary dated Tuesday, June 11, 2023, and which bears a stamp showing it was received by Company Secretary on the same day, David indicates that his resignation is effective this…
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International Baccalaureate to conduct a review of its programmes for students in Kenya
The International Baccalaureate (IB), a global leader in international education, is set to revolutionize the learning landscape in Kenya by conducting a comprehensive, multi-year, community-driven and collaborative review of its programmes targeted at students aged 16 and over (16+ review). This groundbreaking initiative aims to provide a transformative education that empowers the organisation’s diverse community to contribute to a more peaceful and sustainable world while preparing young…
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India’s IndiGo Airlines begins direct flights between Mumbai and Nairobi
IndiGo Airlines, India’s preferred carrier, has announced Nairobi as the 28th international in the 6E network. The airline opened bookings for daily non-stop flights between Mumbai, India’s and Nairobi, Kenya’s capital city starting August 5, 2023. This new route marks IndiGo’s entry into the African subcontinent and brings numerous benefits to both business and leisure travellers. It represents a significant…
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NEWS
Odibets Unveils Innovative Mobile App, Revolutionizing Sports Betting in Kenya
Odibets, a leading sports betting company in Kenya, is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated android mobile app, providing an immersive and convenient betting experience for sports enthusiasts across the country. The Odibets mobile app represents a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to innovation and enhancing customer satisfaction. With the new mobile app, Odibets users can…
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NEWS
KCB signs African Cross-Border Payment deal to support customers
KCB Group has signed an Africa-wide deal to facilitate settlements of cross-border transactions on the continent. The agreement signed early this week with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) in Accra, Ghana on the sidelines of the Afrexim Bank Annual Meeting, makes KCB the first Bank in East Africa to onboard the financial market infrastructure that provides a secure…
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LIFESTYLE
Odibets Loyalty Bonus: Odibets to Award Customers For Losing Bets
Kenya’s leading Odibets has launched an all-new promo dubbed ‘The Odibets Loyalty bonus’ that is set to see betting fanatics get paid for the number of bets they lose on the Odibets betting platform. Each bet you place within 7 days gets the punter closer to their free bonus. Once you claim your bonus your level moves up and your…
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NEWS
AGRA Unveils Strategy to Boost Food Security and Smallholder Farmer Resilience in Kenya
AGRA has launched its Kenya Strategy to support the country’s efforts to enhance food security and build the resilience of smallholder farmers by strengthening market systems. The 5-year strategy aligns with Kenya’s Vision 2030 blueprint for long-term development, which aims to transform the country into a newly industrializing, middle-income nation. The strategy builds on the achievements and lessons from Agra…
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NEWS
PayPal Withdrawals made quick and easy with Equity
Last year, Equity launched a ground-breaking solution to expedite PayPal withdrawals to help customers transfer funds easily from PayPal to their accounts. The service reduced the time it takes to have PayPal settlements reflected in your bank account to only 1 working day. In this article, we’ll walk you through the details of Equity’s PayPal Withdrawal Service, which ensures seamless…
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SUSTAINABILITY
Pwani Oil to Power Plants and Machinery with 50% Renewable Energy by 2030
Edible oils manufacturer Pwani Oil has announced plans to transition all its Plants & Machinery to rely on 50% renewable energy sources by 2030. This is even as it aims at upgrading its existing power plant to generate more power internally by the end of this year. The move highlights the company’s unwavering dedication to energy efficiency and aligns with its…
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NEWS
Chester Wisniewski: The internal threat – the hidden face of corporate threats
Businesses today face many threats; but if those coming from outside are their main source of concern with a priority focus on ransomware, they too often forget to consider internal threats which can be just as devastating. In fact, they take less time to assess the adaptability of their internal security measures in case a cyberattackers manages to break through…
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