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Tusker Oktobafest heads to Nairobi after Nanyuki, Eldoret
Kenya Breweries Limited’s (KBL) Tusker Oktobafest is heading to Nairobi this weekend after taking its beer and music festival to Nanyuki and Eldoret. The two towns hosted simultaneous editions of the festival on Friday, October 16, as the brewer pushes the event beyond major cities. In Nanyuki, R&B singer Otile Brown and Jay Soul headlined at Zero Percent Lounge, backed…
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Safaricom Hook hip hop musical auditions discover new talent in Nakuru
Safaricom Hook Hip Hop Musical auditions in Nakuru have provided aspiring performers with an opportunity to showcase their skills in singing, dancing, and acting, as the nationwide talent search continues to identify emerging talent for the stage production. The auditions, held at the Old Town Hall in Nakuru on October 18, 2026, saw performers aged 18 and above demonstrate their…
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TECNO, Safaricom partner to expand access to 5G smartphones in Kenya
TECNO has partnered with Safaricom to support wider access to 5G-enabled smartphones in Kenya, as the country continues to expand high-speed mobile connectivity and advance its digital transformation agenda. The partnership will use TECNO’s performance-focused POVA Curve 2 5G to make 5G-capable technology more accessible to consumers, complementing ongoing efforts by government, regulators and telecommunications providers to expand the infrastructure…
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Kenyan Pathologist Ahmed Kalebi inducted into The Pathologist Hall of Fame
Kenyan Pathologist and laboratory medicine specialist Dr. Ahmed Kalebi has been inducted into The Pathologist’s Hall of Fame after appearing six times on the international publication’s Power List, which honours influential figures in pathology and laboratory medicine. Kalebi’s latest recognition in 2026 follows his inclusion on the annual list in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2024, with subsequent appearances bringing his…
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NCBA Injects KES 4.6 Billion in Asset Finance to Drive Business Growth in Western Kenya
NCBA has allocated KES 4.6 billion in asset finance for Western Kenya to help businesses and individuals acquire vehicles, machinery, equipment and technology to support business development. The financing has supported demand for assets across sectors including agriculture, transport and logistics, manufacturing, construction, education, healthcare and trade, where most businesses require equipment to improve productivity. The announcement was…
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NCBA Develops Financial Solutions to Support Kenya’s Growing Education Sector and Teachers
NCBA Bank is expanding its financial services for Kenya’s education sector, targeting schools and teachers with financing, transaction banking and digital solutions as institutions seek to modernize operations and improve learning environments. The bank’s education sector offering covers more than 40,000 public schools across the country and is designed to support institutions with infrastructure development, working capital, asset acquisition,…
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NCBA Johari Awards Highlight Asset Finance Role in Mombasa’s Trade and Logistics
NCBA has recognised businesses and partners supporting trade, transport and logistics in Kenya’s Coast region through the 2026 NCBA Johari Awards, with the bank highlighting the role of asset finance in helping businesses acquire vehicles, machinery and other productive assets. The annual awards brought together players from the motor vehicle, insurance, trade, logistics and commercial transport sectors in Mombasa,…
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Jambojet Resumes Daily Nairobi-Entebbe Flights to Boost Kenya-Uganda Regional Connectivity
Jambojet has reopened daily flights between Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and Entebbe International Airport in Uganda, reopening a key air link between Kenya and Uganda. The first flight departed JKIA on Monday, with fares starting at Ksh 22,950 (about USD 170) one-way. The 65-minute service is expected to provide a faster and more affordable travel option for…
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Camon 50 Ultra powers TECNO’s 100 Portraits project
Chinese smartphone brand TECNO has completed the Kenyan leg of 100 Portraits of Becoming, a global photography project designed to demonstrate how its latest camera technology renders diverse skin tones. The project, created with Brazilian artist and photographer Angélica Dass, features 20 Kenyans photographed on the TECNO Camon 50 Ultra across different complexions, environments and everyday lighting conditions. Kenya is…
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Old Mutual Introduces Flexible Motor Insurance Payments and Travel eSIM Services in Kisumu
Old Mutual General Insurance Kenya has introduced two insurance solutions in Kisumu, allowing customers to spread comprehensive motor insurance payments over three months and access mobile connectivity alongside travel insurance. The new offerings, Motor-Rahisi and an Airalo eSIM integration, were unveiled during the insurer’s Kisumu Market Storm, as Old Mutual seeks to improve customer convenience and expand access to financial…
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BIC, CFK Africa Partner to Donate Writing Tools to 300,000 Kenyan Students
BIC has equipped 300,000 Kenyan students with writing tools through the sixth edition of its Buy Me and BIC Will Donate a Pen initiative, implemented in partnership with CFK Africa. The initiative seeks to improve access to basic learning materials and address shortages of school supplies that can affect students’ participation in the classroom. Since its launch in…
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KCB, RUBiS and KTB Launch Kenya Beyond Sight Campaign to Promote Inclusive Tourism
KCB Bank, in partnership with RUBiS Energy Kenya and the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), has unveiled the Kenya Beyond Sight campaign to promote accessible tourism and encourage Kenyans to explore destinations beyond conventional travel experiences. The five-day journey will take six content creators, J-Supercharge, Denno Music, Sammy Brayo, Nancy Cosy, Chelah Richards and Delvin Obara, through Kenya’s Eastern and Coastal…
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Kenya Targets 50,000 Middle East Tourists With Emirates, Qatar Airways Partnership
Kenya is targeting 50,000 tourist arrivals from the Middle East after signing marketing partnerships with Emirates and Qatar Airways aimed at converting the region’s travel demand into actual bookings and visits. The agreements, signed on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, will see the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) work with the two airlines on destination marketing…
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Old Mutual Launches Eldoret Market Storm to Boost Financial Wellness Awareness
Old Mutual has launched a week-long Market Storm in Eldoret to promote financial literacy and expand access to financial services among customers, businesses and communities in the region. The campaign opened with a financial literacy session for athletes, bringing together retired sportsmen and women alongside those still competing. Discussions focused on financial planning, saving, investment and risk management to…
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One eSIM., 200+ destinations, stay connected wherever you go
Travel is no longer about staying in one place. From weekend getaways across Europe to business trips through Asia and multi-country adventures across Latin America, today’s journeys can take you across several borders. That’s why Kwetu eSIM now covers 200+ destinations, with single-country plans and regional bundles designed to make staying connected easier wherever your itinerary takes you. For multi-country…
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Safaricom’s Chapa Dimba heads to Kisumu for Nyanza finals
Kisumu will host the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Nyanza Regional Finals this weekend, with 12 teams from the region’s six counties competing for the regional crown at the Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium. The competition kicks off on Friday with Inter-County Playoffs at Kisumu Polytechnic, Kisumu Boys High School and Railways Ground. Action continues over the weekend at Mamboleo Stadium, where the…
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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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