NEWS
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How to stay ahead of social media shopping scams this Black Friday
Shoppers are turning to their social media feeds to find the best Black Friday deals – unfortunately, cybercriminals aren’t far behind. In 2023, an estimated 90.6 million people worldwide shopped online on Black Friday, with South Africa’s BankservAfrica recording 1.4 million online transactions – an 11% increase from the previous year. While seasoned shoppers may feel confident in avoiding scams,…
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Standard Chartered Net Profit Rises 64 Percent to Ksh.15.6 Billion
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya reported a remarkable 64% increase in net profit, reaching Ksh. 15.6 billion for the first nine months of 2024. This surge, the bank said is attributed to strong strong topline growth and well-managed costs. Operating income has also risen 33%, whilst liquidity remains at a robust level of 65%, significantly higher than the regulatory minimum of…
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M-PESA Foundation hosts free medical camp in Kericho County
Over 3,000 residents in Kericho County have benefited from a medical camp hosted by the M-PESA Foundation. The medical camp was hosted in partnership with Zuri Health and Lion Sight First Eye Hospital at Kapcheluch Primary School, Belgut Sub-County, Kericho County. The camp offered an array of services, including eye care consultations, breast cancer screening, dental care, general doctor consultations,…
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OPPO, LOOP renew partnership with discounted smartphone offers
OPPO has renewed its collaboration with LOOP DFS to provide exclusive offers and improve the shopping experience for customers during the holiday season. From Monday, November 11 to December 31, 2024, customers can enjoy exclusive deals, including a minimum of 5% cashback on all OPPO devices, by visiting their nearest OPPO Brand store. Some of the OPPO devices that will see special…
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Standard Chartered Bank to Donate KES 7,000,000 to Catholic Relief Services
Standard Chartered handed over a cheque of KES 7,000,000 to Catholic Relief Services (CRS) on Friday 15 November 2024 at Mathare Vocational Training Center, Juja Road, Nairobi. The funds will support cash transfers for communities in Mathare and Embakasi, with a special focus on youth. Standard Chartered and CRS also handed over donations of food and non-food items to more…
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Kshs. 150 Million Endowment Fund Launched For Needy Students
A Nairobi-based initiative, Around Africa On Motorcycle has launched a Kshs. 150 million fund drive aiming to support deserving, underprivileged students from all communities in Kenya. The fund dubbed LOGOs Education Endowment Assets stems from a social justice initiative founded by Nairobi Chapel in 2008 which has so far supported 1,035 students to date. The move aims to create a sustainable, investable…
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Equity Group Q3 Profits Rise 13% to KSh 40.9 Billion
Equity Group’s 9-month Profit after Tax grew 13.1% to KSh 40.9 billion with regional subsidiaries accounting for 51% of the profit for the period. This is according to the group’s Q3 results released on Tuesday. The Group has seen its deposit franchise grow 9% year-on-year to Kshs.1.3 trillion with its customer base now at 21.3 million. This growth in deposits…
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Qatar Airways launches the first Boeing 777 with Starlink connectivity
Qatar Airways has introduced the world’s first Boeing 777 aircraft equipped with Starlink, providing high-speed satellite internet connectivity for passengers. The inaugural flight operated from Doha to London, marks a significant advancement in in-flight connectivity. The airline is the largest and first carrier in the MENA region to offer passengers Starlink ultra-high-speed, low-latency internet. Starlink is free to all passengers…
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Bolt Empowers Women Drivers with Wellness Workshop on Breast Cancer and Health Awareness
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Bolt hosted a specialized wellness workshop for its female drivers. The workshop focused on the importance of health awareness, early detection, and holistic well-being and was dedicated to fostering a supportive community and empowering drivers with the knowledge to prioritize their health, both on and off the road. The wellness workshop was designed…
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9 best movies to stream this November, including Kung Fu Panda 4 and The Fall Guy
KUNG FU PANDA 4 | First on Showmax | Stream from Friday, 29 November The sixth biggest box office hit of 2024 (so far), Kung Fu Panda 4 returns comedy icon Jack Black to his role as Po, the world’s most unlikely kung fu master. When Po is tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, he needs to find and train a…
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Campaign against FGM launched in Kenya
Sounding a clarion call against Female Genital Mutilation in Kenya, women’s rights organisation Nguvu Collective, KEWOPA and Anti-FGM Board Kenya joined hands to launch a collective fight to eradicate the human rights violation from the country through a creative campaign called “Break The Blade”. The campaign featured a symbolic breaking of the blade activity by Mrs. Bernadette Resian Loloju, Chief…
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Top Property Developers in Kenya Endorse LG HVAC Solutions
Leading players in the construction and housing business have today endorsed the quality of LG’s Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems in transforming their commercial and domestic properties. This was variously highlighted during a golf tournament at the Sigona Golf Club in Kenya’s Kiambu County that brought together over 200 business partners in a day of networking. The event…
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POCO Makes a Grand Return to Kenya: Unveiling the POCO C75 and POCO M6 Pro
Poco is set to relaunch in the country with the unveiling of the Poco M6 Pro and the Poco C75. Poco M6 Pro was launched early this year. It has a 6.67-inch 1080p AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits brightness, and Widevine L1 DRM certification. The phone is powered by a MediaTekHelio G99 Ultra processor with RAM…
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Some Xiaomi Kenya Black Friday Deals To Check Out
Xiaomi Kenya is unleashing a wave of unbeatable deals on its latest smartphones this Black Friday. With exclusive discounts, flash sales, and limited-time brand day offers, Xiaomi is making it easier than ever for Kenyans to access cutting-edge technology at prices you won’t find any other time of year. Each deal brings Xiaomi’s signature innovation and quality, making this the…
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Three African Stars to Watch in the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A
Let’s take a look at which African players to watch in this week’s action in European football. GOtv has got you covered, so why not subscribe or upgrade to GOtv Supa+ which is STILL on promotion to get even more football entertainment. You know you don’t want to miss out! Love it and live it with GOtv, your home of…
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KAM to host 7th Edition of Changamka Kenya Shopping Festival
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), in partnership with the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry has officially announced the 7th edition of the Changamka Kenya Shopping Festival under the theme “Celebrating the Ingenuity of Kenya’s Manufacturing Sector.” The festival, scheduled to take place from November 5th to 9th, 2024, will be hosted at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) concurrently…
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MultiChoice Talent Factory filmmakers showcase Africa’s environmental challenge
The world is warming faster than at any time in recorded history. This rapid climate change is already releasing a wave of extreme weather – wildfires, hurricanes, floods and droughts. The only way to slow this wave of catastrophic climate change is to slash our emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide. It’s a long shot! To do it…
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Madison Life Assurance and HF Group Announce Buy & Build FinancingOpportunities for Homeowners at VillaKazi Homes
Madison Life Assurance and HF Group have announced the availability of affordable financing options for individuals planning to buy and build homes at VillaKazi Homes, Athi River. VillaKazi Homes is a master-planned, fully-serviced, mixed-use real estate development in Athi River. Madison Life is providing the 100 acres at Kshs. 3 billion and will realize more than 700 residential housing units…
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How Public-Private Partnerships are Driving Economic Growth in Kenya
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as an important tool in accelerating Kenya’s economic development. These partnerships have allowed the government to work with different private entities to deliver infrastructure and services providing the necessary momentum for the country to achieve its economic goals. Over the years, PPPs in Kenya have played an important role in sectors such as energy,…
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Tetra Pak awards top dairy officers
Tetra Pak, the world’s leading food processing and packaging solutions company that works closely with customers and suppliers to provide safe food, has rewarded the top performing team of dairy extension officers in Githunguri, Kiambu County. The team took part in the very exciting Maize For Silage Competition. Tetra Pak held the prestigious competition in collaboration with Githunguri Dairy Farmers…
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