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M-PESA Foundation, Zuri Health Partner to offer free SMS and WhatsApp medical consultation service
M-PESA Foundation, and health-tech startup Zuri Health have announced a partnership to offer free SMS and WhatsApp medical consultation services to patients. The program will run for six months and is expected to benefit over 160,000 patients across the country. The free service will be made accessible to patients who attend the M-PESA Foundation-funded free medical camps scheduled to take…
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Dickson Naftali: Youth involvement in agriculture is key to accelerating climate action in Africa
Africa is one of the world’s most vulnerable regions to climate shocks. The continent’s overdependence on rain-fed agriculture and pastoralism exposes it to the vagaries of climate change. As a result, hunger affects 282 million Africans, a number that will grow to 350 million by 2050. Many of these victims are young people who are increasingly jobless on account of the failing farms and other enterprises across the agricultural value chain. This large youth population is constantly…
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748 Air Services steps up race to become a carbon neutral airline
Renowned airline, 748 Air Services has affirmed its commitment to achieve carbon neutrality as it embarks on tree planting to compensate for its carbon emissions. 748 Air Services Managing Director, Moses Mwangi said the airline will boldly and aggressively seek proactive ways of playing in the front row of addressing climate change in the country. “We recognised in aviation we…
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EcoFlow to showcase innovative eco-friendly power solutions at Solar Africa Exhibition in Nairobi
EcoFlow, a leading eco-friendly energy solutions company has revealed that will be participating in the 8th Solar Africa Exhibition 2023 in Nairobi. The exhibition will showcase the latest developments in portable solar power solutions, and EcoFlow’s innovative products and power solutions. Since its inception in 2017, EcoFlow has been committed to powering a new world and making a positive impact…
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Accelerate infrastructure development to promote intra-continental trade, says PMI
The annual commemoration of Africa Day marks the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) founding in 1963. Now called the African Union, 2023 is the diamond jubilee year of the OAU, the continental body representing 55 member states that make up the African Continent. While the anniversary is being celebrated under the slogan, “Our Africa Our Future,” at the heart of…
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M-TIBA launches ‘Tunza Mama’, program to assist mothers access pregnancy care
Maternal care in East Africa remains weak compared to global standards. Out-of-pocket health payments are a major barrier to accessing healthcare, especially for those with lower incomes. Ruaraka Uhai Neema Hospital in partnership with digital platform M-TIBA and health organization PharmAccess has therefore launched ‘Tunza Mama’: a discounted service that empowers women to access care throughout their pregnancy journey. Tunza…
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57th AERC Biannual Workshop chart a path to a more resilient recovery
African economies have been urged to include food security, climate change mitigation and adaption framework in the economic agenda. This was said during the African Economies Research Conference (AERC) 57th Biannual Research Workshop. Speaking at the event, Cabinet Secretary of the National Treasury and Economics Planning in Kenya, Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u, reiterated the need for governments across the continent to…
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Landmark circular economy event encourages implementing solutions for climate and biodiversity
The 6th World Circular Economy Forum WCEF2022 will take place 6–8 December in Kigali, Rwanda, Africa. This year’s forum will focus on how the circular economy can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support climate change adaptation, safeguard biodiversity and bring jobs and well-being to our societies. An online briefing for the media will take place on the eve of the Forum, 5 December…
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Epson is ending global sales of laser printers in favour of inkjet printing
Epson has announced that it’s ending sales of laser printers citing the technology’s limited ability to make meaningful sustainability advances. The technology company announced on Thursday that Epson it’s now committed fully to inkjet printing, launching a new range of 40-60ppm business models to close the range gap and deliver a total suite of sustainable Heat-Free business inkjet MFPs Explaining…
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Is this the Easiest Jackpot to Win in Kenya?
Rarely is a jackpot won more than once, however, this has not been the case with the Odibets Laki Tatu daily jackpot. The jackpot, which punters have lauded, has been won almost daily with some punters even winning more than twice. Recently, David Mutahi, a bio-scientist by profession, won the Laki Tatu daily jackpot after correctly predicting the outcome of…
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How You can Become an Instant Millionaire on Odibets this EPL season
What would you do if you were given one million right now? You would probably buy that car you have always wanted or that house you have always dreamed of, or better invested in a business opportunity that will give you good returns. Now here is your chance to be an instant millionaire, and It’s as easy as ABC. One…
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Odibets unveils Omoka na EPL season 2 promo
Odibets has yet again come through for betting fanatics after it launched the Omoka na EPL season two promo on Wednesday, August 3, at the Raddisson Blue hotel in Nairobi. The one-of-a-kind promo that was launched last year before the 2021/2022 EPL season saw several punters win various cash prizes just from placing their bets on the Odibets platform. Popularly…
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List of betting companies cleared by Government to get licenses
The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has cleared 11 betting companies to get licences for the financial year 2022/2023. In a letter to the Communications Authority of Kenya CEO Ezra Chiloba dated July 4, BCLB chairman Cyrus Maina said that the companies had been scrutinized and were eligible to get the licences. Maina copied the letter to Interior CS…
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Stivo simple boy reveals how he surprised his parents after payment by Odibets
Stivo simple boy has disclosed the highest amount of money he has received for a performance or a gig he has executed. Speaking during an interview, Stivo simple boy revealed that he was paid half a million by Odibets, one of the leading betting firms in Kenya. The musician added that he used the money he was paid to build a house for…
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Bulk SMS provider VasPro celebrates Kenyan tennis star Angela Okutoyi, offers financial help
Bulk SMEs provider Vaspro has today shown appreciation to tennis sensation Angela Okutoyi after she made history by becoming the first Kenyan woman to reach a Wimbledon final. The event which was held at the Vaspro offices in Nairobi saw the tech company acknowledge the tennis star’s efforts in putting Kenya in the world tennis scene thus offering her financial…
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Vaspro celebrating MSMEs in Kenya with a special offer
Did you know that Micro-Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) make up over 90% of all firms and accounts, on average for 70% of total employment and 50% of gross domestic products? In other words, MSMEs sustain our development and economy globally. That is why the general assembly declared the 27th of June the Micro-small and medium-sized enterprises day (MSMEs Day).…
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The more you play, the more you win; Odibets launches ‘Odi Bet Master’ promo
Kenyan betting firm Odibets has launched a new promo for its customers dubbed the ´Odi Bet Master´ that is set to see betting fanatics win big from just playing on the Odibets platform. The one of a kind promo will see punters get paid for the number of times they place their bets. The more you play the more you…
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Itel Kenya to announce new brand ambassador this week
Itel Kenya will this week announce new brand ambassador according to teasers shared on the company's social media pages.
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Over 50,000 children to benefit from toilet upgrades in 24 schools in Kenya
SATO, an award-winning social business tackling the global sanitation and hygiene challenge, is upgrading toilets in 24 schools across the country over the next one year, to provide a clean, fresh and safe learning environment for over 50,000 children. The upgrade involves converting the schools’ open pit latrines to closed flushable toilets with a toilet pan. This aims to contribute…
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All Set for Second Leg of The Safaricom Golf Tour at Limuru Golf Club
The second leg of the inaugural Safaricom Golf Tour is set to tee off at the panoramic plains of Limuru Sports Club, Kiambu County this Saturday, 26th February. This follows the first leg of the tour which was held at Nanyuki Sports Club in Laikipia County two weeks ago where over 50 junior golfers took part in the tournament. “During…
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