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Bupa Kenya wraps Healthy Cities challenge with 17m steps
Bupa Global has concluded its first Healthy Cities Challenge in Kenya, with employees, customers, brokers and partners logging a combined 17,012,696 steps over the month-long campaign. The challenge ended with a community walk at Karura Forest, which brought together 130 participants. It formed part of Bupa’s Healthy Cities initiative, a global movement aimed at building healthier, more climate-resilient cities. The…
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Liberty Kenya: Investing in Kenya’s future, one student at a time
For many young people in Kenya, getting an education is about more than earning a qualification. It can mean gaining an opportunity to build a different future for themselves and their families. Yet for students from financially constrained households, that opportunity can remain out of reach. This week, high school and university students supported through an education sponsorship programme came…
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TECNO Bets on Battery, 5G and AI as Kenyan Professionals Rethink What “Premium” Means
TECNO has launched the POVA Curve 2 5G in Kenya, positioning the device around sustained performance rather than branding, as smartphone buying habits among professionals shift from status signalling towards day-long productivity. The device is built around an 8,000mAh battery, a 7.42mm body, a weight of approximately 195g, the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 5G chipset, 5G connectivity, eSIM support and enhanced…
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itel Launches Case-Free POWER 80 Smartphone in Kenya
itel has launched the POWER 80 in Kenya, a 4G smartphone the company says is engineered to withstand daily wear without a protective case, backed by four independent durability certifications from accredited international testing bodies. The device is available from today at itel stores, Phone Place outlets, Jumia Kenya, and authorised retailers nationwide, with itel noting that final pricing may…
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Kwetu eSIM lets travellers land connected in 190+ countries
A new eSIM platform, Kwetu eSIM, is targeting travellers frustrated by roaming charges and airport SIM card queues, offering instant mobile data activation in more than 190 countries directly from a smartphone app. The app allows users to purchase travel data before departure and activate it in under a minute, eliminating the need for physical SIM cards, SIM ejector tools,…
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TECNO POVA Launches “Own Your Move” Platform in Kenya
TECNO POVA officially launched its new brand platform, “Own Your Move,” in Kenya, celebrating ambitious and independent-minded consumers who are defining their own paths in business, work, creativity, and everyday life. The platform launches alongside the new TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G, a premium performance smartphone engineered for users who require long-lasting power, dependable connectivity, and responsive speed without compromising…
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Christine Wachira | What happens when financial inclusion outpaces financial literacy?
Kenya’s next financial challenge is not access, it is understanding. Kenya is often held up as a global success story in financial inclusion. With the rise of mobile money services such as M-PESA, the country has shown how technology can bring millions of people into the formal financial system, many for the first time. By 2024, 84.8 per cent of…
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Spotify Opens Greasy Tunes Café Kitchen in Nairobi With The BAG
Spotify opened the official Greasy Tunes Café Kitchen in Nairobi in partnership with The BAG, marking the start of a 12-day pop-up that brings together food, music and the creative communities shaping the city’s culture. The Nairobi edition marks the third iteration of Greasy Tunes, following its launch in Johannesburg in 2023 and its move to Lagos in 2025. Now,…
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England vs Argentina World Cup semifinal preview
Everything can wait! England and Argentina will revive their intense rivalry with a 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinal meeting at the Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday evening. The Three Lions slayed the Vikings of Norway in the previous round thanks to Jude Bellingham’s brace, while La Albiceleste took down the stubborn Swiss – thanks in the main to a sensational strike…
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Gospel Overtakes Drill Among Nairobi’s Gen Z Listeners – Spotify Data
New Spotify data shows Nairobi’s 18–24 listeners driving simultaneous growth across dancehall, bongo flava, gengetone, gospel and amapiano, with the city posting the highest share of Gen Z streaming among Nairobi, Lagos and Johannesburg. Listeners aged 18 to 24 accounted for 53.7% of all Spotify streams in Nairobi during June 2026, giving the city the highest share of Gen Z…
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Kenyan Rapper tg.blk Named Spotify EQUAL Africa Artist for July
Kenyan rapper, singer and producer Nyathigi Gatere, known professionally as tg.blk, has been named Spotify’s EQUAL Africa artist for July. The Mombasa-born musician has built a reputation as one of Kenya’s most distinctive voices in alternative hip-hop, blending raw emotion with a fiercely independent creative process. Her career began modestly, writing and producing beats alone in her bedroom using GarageBand.…
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Norway v England: Miami Vice
Everything can wait! Norway and England will do battle in the third Quarterfinal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set for the Miami Stadium on Saturday evening. The Vikings have already claimed one major scalp by ousting five-time champions Brazil in the previous round – can they now end the dreams of the Three Lions, who showed their hunger for…
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Roja and Reds to colour Los Angeles
Everything can wait! Spain and Belgium will meet in the second Quarterfinal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set for the Los Angeles Stadium on Friday evening. La Roja overcame a major hurdle in the previous round, edging past Iberian rivals Portugal, and they face another stiff challenge in the shape of the Red Devils, who ended the dreams of…
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Absa Bank Kenya Commits KES 6 Million to Sunshine Development Golf Tour
Absa Bank Kenya has committed KES 6 million to sponsor three events in the 2026 Sunshine Development Golf Tour, extending its investment in Kenya’s emerging golf talent as the development circuit continues to provide a pathway to professional competition. The funding will support tournaments at Nyali Golf & Country Club, Ruiru Sports Club and Kipipiri Golf Club, with each event…
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“Portugal Have Their Best Generation Yet” – Abel Xavier Believes History Beckons as the Road to World Cup Glory Continues on SuperSport
Every FIFA World Cup creates new heroes, but it also reunites football fans with the legends who helped shape the game. Throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup, SuperSport has assembled one of the strongest football broadcasting teams on the continent, bringing together iconic names from across the globe to provide unrivalled analysis, insight and storytelling across all 104 matches, alongside world-class…
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Jumia Kenya Bets on Vendors, Brand Partnerships to Drive Growth in 14th Year
Jumia Kenya on Wednesday brought together vendors, brand partners and senior executives at Best Western Hotel, Nairobi, as it kicked off preparations for its 14th anniversary, set to be marked later in June this year during the 2026 Jumia Anniversary sales campaign. The vendor engagement forum, sponsored by global technology brand Xiaomi, focused on helping sellers scale ahead of the…
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MultiChoice Productions Score 31 Kalasha Awards 2026 Nominations
MultiChoice productions have achieved a remarkable milestone at this year’s Kalasha International Film and TV Awards, securing an impressive 31 nominations across multiple categories, reaffirming the company’s position in championing Kenyan storytelling. Leading the nominations is Big Girl Small World, the romantic drama by Nick Mutuma, which garnered eight nominations including Best TV Drama, Best Lead Actor for Emmanuel Mugo,…
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Zoza na Odibets App: Get Paid Just for Betting on the Odibets App
Sports betting enthusiasts in Kenya have yet another reason to download the Odibets App, after Odibets unveiled an exciting new promotion dubbed “Zoza na Odibets App.” The promotion, which follows the recent launch of the company’s Android mobile application, is designed to reward players who place their bets directly through the app. With the Zoza na Odibets App campaign, punters…
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THE TALK OF TOWN! Farmers Choice Lavvy Opens in Lavington
Residents of Lavington and surrounding neighborhoods were treated to a lively weekend celebration following the official opening of the new Farmers Choice Lavvy, a modern meatery that is already becoming the talk of town. The new outlet, associated with the renowned Kenyan meat brand Farmers Choice, promises a fresh and premium meat-shopping experience for residents of Nairobi. The launch event…
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Kenya Ranks Third in Youth Mental Health According to Sapien Lab Report
A new global analysis of nearly one million respondents across 84 countries showed that 41 percent of internet-enabled young adults aged 18 to 34 are experiencing what researchers describe as a “mental health crisis.” The findings point to declines in cognitive, emotional, social, and physical capacities that significantly affect young people’s ability to manage everyday challenges. Despite the concerning global…
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