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NEWS
Food for Education Expands Mission to Feed 350,000 Children Daily as Schools Reopen
As the new school term kicks off, Food for Education has announced the expansion of its school feeding program in five counties: Nairobi, Kiambu, Muranga, Mombasa, and Kisumu. This initiative aims to reach 350,000 children daily, doubling the organization’s impact from the previous year, when they served 165,000 children daily. This expansion aligns with Food for Education’s commitment to creating…
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Showmax unveils robust content slate ahead of its February relaunch
Showmax is relaunching in February 2024 with a brand-new look, new app, and entirely new product suite. This comes after the announcement of the partnership between MultiChoice and international media heavyweight Comcast’s NBCUniversal and Sky last year. In February, the streamer will be releasing a record 21 Showmax Originals from four African countries, a revamped international content slate, and the…
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Elizabeth Wasunna-Ochwa: How financial institutions can strengthen MSMEs to grow their contribution to the economy
Kenya’s economic foundation unquestionably rests upon its Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). As indicated in Sessional Paper Number 5 of 2020 on Kenya Micro and Small Enterprises Policy, these enterprises contribute to 24 percent of Kenya’s GDP, encompass over 90 percent of private sector enterprises, and engage 93 percent of the total labour force in the economy. The MSMEs…
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Kenya Airways Ranked Among Top On-Time Performing Airlines Globally
Kenya Airways has been ranked as Africa’s second most efficient airline in a global on-time performance review of airlines and airports. The latest On-Time Performance Review report by aviation analytics company Cirium reveals that the airline attained an impressive 71.86% on-time arrival rate out of 41,905 completed flights in 2023. An on-time flight is defined as a flight that arrives…
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LIFESTYLE
TikTok Chef Sueh Owino Lands Deal With Odibets
Sueh Owino, one of the emerging young Kenyan content creators and popular on Tiktok for her cooking skills, has landed a deal with Odibets. Owino, who is popular for ‘cooking for my husband’ videos, will now spearhead Odibets January campaign dubbed ‘Suehluhisha Njaanuary na Odibets App.’’ Could you be among Kenyans who overspent during the December festivities? Are you looking…
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Nguvu Change Leader’s inclusive education campaign brings hope to children with disabilities
Nguvu Change Leader Patience Achieng’s campaign for inclusive education in Kenya is now attracting the attention of administrators, politicians, and the general public. Recently, she met Kenyan Senator Crystal Asige, Senate Parliamentary representative for persons with disabilities & special interest groups, Member of Parliament Beatrice Elachi, and Mr Fredrick Haga, Director of Education, Directorate of Special Needs at the Ministry…
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Ease your Back-to-School experience this January with Absa
As the back-to-school season comes, parents are preparing for the excitement and challenges of getting their children ready for another term of learning. This time of the year generally brings a long list of obligations, from acquiring uniforms and textbooks to settling tuition fees. The financial strain can be overwhelming. Fortunately, Absa Bank is ready to lend a hand with…
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LIFESTYLE
How to Shinda Ticket ya Mugithi na Odibets
It’s that time of the year, and you might be wondering utavukia mwaka wapi? Worry no more, one of the biggest events in Kenya is going down at Absa Grounds along Thika Road dubbed Crossover Mugithi. The event has attracted Kikuyu maestro musicians who will be headlining the event including Samidoh and Muigai wa Njoroge. To ensure you don’t miss…
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LIFESTYLE
Spotify’s Afrobeats Journey to a Billion Streams Site gets Fresh Updates
Early this year, Spotify dedicated a site to Afrobeats, celebrating its global impact and African roots. The site that quickly became an online hub dedicated to all things Afrobeats just got fresh updates. Afrobeats enthusiasts can now feed their passion with details about the most streamed Afrobeats tracks, albums and artists in 2023. This new content is an addition to the available information…
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WPP Scangroup releases its 2023 ESG report
WPP Scangroup PLC has joined the club of Kenyan listed companies to release an environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) report as per the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) reporting guidelines. In November 2021, the NSE in partnership with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), released guidelines for listed companies to follow when disclosing how they are managing ESG issues in the organisation.…
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Absa Bank Kenya spreads the Festive Cheer in Nairobi, Machakos, and Kitui
Absa Bank Kenya colleagues drawn from various Absa branches in Nairobi and Thika have embarked on a series of community outreach initiatives that will be rolled out throughout the festive season. The community outreach will impact at least 2000 people across Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos, and Kitui Counties.During the community outreach, 50 Absa colleagues will donate foodstuffs and dignity kits (which…
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BUSINESS
Financial services firm Ujani unveils financial literacy platform
Diversified Financial services firm Ujani has unveiled a financial literacy platform to bridge the gap in personal finance and investments amongst Kenyans. The platform will empower individuals and institutional investors to make informed financial decisions and build a strong foundation of financial literacy. Users of the platform will have access to personal financial education, focusing on budgeting, saving, investing and…
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Bboxx and Kuwait-based EnerTech partner to create a $100 million electrification platform for Africa
Millions of Africans are set to get access to clean energy, clean cooking, e-mobility services and other innovative products following the announcement of a first-of-a-kind electrification platform, valued at up to USD$100 million. This pioneering initiative is the outcome of a partnership signed at COP28 between Bboxx, a data-driven super platform, and EnerTech, a Kuwait-based innovator, investor and developer of…
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ALP West Logistics Park to host Printcare’s new manufacturing and packaging plant
Printcare, the design-to-delivery printing and packaging solutions provider has selected Africa Logistics Properties (ALP) West Logistics Park to host its upcoming manufacturing and packing plant in Kenya. The manufacturing plant is scheduled to commence operations in April 2024. Printcare says it selected ALP West Logistics Park due to its infrastructure and commitment to upholding international standards. This includes health and…
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Absa Bank increases interest rate on Digital Savings to 10 percent
Absa Bank Kenya has increased the interest rate on deposits on its Digital Savings account to 10% per annum, up from 9% per annum. The increase will be effective from December 12, 2023, and valid until March 2024. The Bank aims to empower its customers by offering an attractive interest rate through its Digital Savings Account, fostering a culture of…
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LIFESTYLE
Where Faith meets Rhythm: The Deep Connection between Africans and Gospel music
In the vibrant tapestry of African music, gospel holds a special place. Its soulful melodies and uplifting messages resonate deeply with listeners across the continent. American gospel music might have taken the forefront as a preferred source of inspiration for Gospel music lovers but African listeners are increasingly rediscovering and embracing their homegrown gospel sounds. African gospel music is deeply…
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Innovating for Climate Action: OPPO’s Green Initiatives Driving Technological Sustainability
In an era where virtual connectivity is rapidly embraced, with nearly 57% of the global population using mobile internet by the end of 2022 (GSMA), the environmental impact of smart devices cannot be ignored. In 2023, OPPO, the fourth-largest global smartphone brand, has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality across its global operations by 2050. Renowned for its diverse range of…
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Kenya Pipeline opens applications for its 2024 disability scholarship, how to apply
The Kenya Pipeline Company Limited (KPC) through its Corporate Social Investment arm; the KPC Foundation has opened applications for its 2024 disability scholarship program. The program is being offered in partnership with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) and is open to eligible candidates who sat for KCPE in 2023. To qualify for the Kenya Pipeline 2024 disability…
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Kenyan Originals wins big at World Beverage Innovation Awards
Kenyan Originals, the brand under the African Originals umbrella has won two awards at the prestigious World Beverage Innovation Awards in Germany. The company has emerged as the standout local producer of gin, ciders and mixers in Kenya. Kenyan Originals won the awards amongst other winners including AB-Inbev, Pepsico and Monin. Kenya is the birthplace of a plethora of speciality…
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Equity and Government Champion Africa Green Growth at COP28
President William Ruto addressed global investors at a dinner on the sidelines of COP28 in Dubai after presiding over the launch of the Africa Green Industrialization Initiative (AGII) urging them to make Kenya their choice investment gateway to Africa. The dinner was co-hosted by the Government of Kenya and Equity Group Holdings Plc The President, who serves as the Chair…
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