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Pwani Oil to Power Plants and Machinery with 50% Renewable Energy by 2030
Edible oils manufacturer Pwani Oil has announced plans to transition all its Plants & Machinery to rely on 50% renewable energy sources by 2030. This is even as it aims at upgrading its existing power plant to generate more power internally by the end of this year. The move highlights the company’s unwavering dedication to energy efficiency and aligns with its…
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Kenya Power pilots smart poles for its home internet business
Kenya Power has been mooting the idea of providing fixed internet for some time now. As of last year, the plans were in the final stages and now it looks like the government-run enterprise is ready to kick the ball rolling. The company has commenced pilots to install special utility poles (Smart Poles) that will support this course. Kenya Power’s Managing Director &…
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KNCCI presidential candidate Dr. Ruto launches his manifesto
Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) presidential candidate Dr. Eric Ruto and his running mate Mustafa Ramadhan have launched their manifesto. Dubbed “Transforming the chamber” the manifesto focuses on transforming KNCCI to its lost glory as the trade support institution of choice for the business sector. The manifesto is anchored on six pillars including advocacy, networking and collaboration,…
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Safaricom partners with the KEWI to deploy Smart Water System
Safaricom is partnering with the Kenya Water Institute (KEWI) to deploy Smart Water System at the institute’s Nairobi and Kitui campuses. The Smart Water System will be used to facilitate practical training as well as co-create and run a Smart Water Management curriculum for students at the institution. Safaricom says the partnership is in line with Sustainable Development Goal 6…
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Chester Wisniewski: The internal threat – the hidden face of corporate threats
Businesses today face many threats; but if those coming from outside are their main source of concern with a priority focus on ransomware, they too often forget to consider internal threats which can be just as devastating. In fact, they take less time to assess the adaptability of their internal security measures in case a cyberattackers manages to break through…
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Fintech firm LemFi picks comedian Njugush as its brand ambassador
Fintech startup LemFi (Formerly Lemonade Finance) has announced comedian Njugush as its brand ambassador after launching its services in Kenya According to a statement from the company, the comedian will be working closely with LemFi to promote the company’s services and products amongst the Kenyan diaspora. Njugush will also lend his voice to LemFi’s marketing campaigns and initiatives in the country. LemFi officially…
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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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KCB, NBK and Britam Target SMEs in Health Insurance Distribution Deal
KCB and National Bank of Kenya (NBK) have entered into an agreement with Britam General Insurance to distribute affordable health insurance products targeted at Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the country. In the deal, KCB Bancassurance Intermediary Limited and National Bank of Kenya Bancassurance Intermediary Limited will jointly distribute the newly launched KCB Flme Simba Health and Uzima Tele Insurance Plans. The two products are specifically designed to meet the needs of MSMEs by offering affordable premiums with a flexible…
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Java House opens new branch in Eastleigh
Java House has launched a new branch, its 84th in the region in Nairobi’s bustling Eastleigh neighbourhood. The new branch is poised to captivate diners by offering more casual dining options in the area. According to Priscilla Gathungu, CEO of Java House, the growth is part of the brand’s ambition to reach a wider audience with its signature Java menu…
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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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Project talent in Africa still in demand despite signs of an economic winter
African economies remain resilient with a stable outlook for 2023-2024, despite tightening global financial conditions, according to the African Development Bank. Globally the signs of an economic winter are evident in figures from International Monetary Fund, which projects a 2.9% growth this year. The outlook is more sobering for advanced economies that spur much of the world’s project activity. Yet…
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OPPO Reno8 T Series Taking One Step Forward in Performance
How often do you upgrade your smartphone? According to research by Strategy Analytics, for most people around the world, the answer is 2-3 years on average. Of course, in reality, people are forced to upgrade their handset much more frequently due to a number of reasons, the most common of which slow performance. Concerns about degrading smartphone performance over the…
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The New Reno8 T 5G’s Ultra-Clear Imaging System Perfectly Captures the Details of Life
Equipped with the latest hardware updates and the newest portrait imaging features — including the brand-new Ultra-Clear Imaging System, OPPO Reno Series has continued to pave the way for a new generation of smart portrait capabilities with its revolutionary imaging technology and chip-level AI algorithms. The recently launched OPPO Reno8 T puts the most extraordinary portrait photography experiences right in…
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Oppo Reno8 T 5G Review: A well-priced mid-ranger with decent specs
Oppo Reno8 T 5G Review: Oppo recently introduced a new addition to its Reno series in the country. The Oppo Reno8 T is priced at Ksh.38,000 for the 4G variant and Ksh.50,000 for the 5G variant. The 5G model which Oppo will be really pushing is powered by a Snapdragon 695 chipset, while the 4G variant has a MediaTek Helio…
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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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Consumers to enjoy 50% discounts on Electronics & Appliances during Jumia Tech Week Campaign
Kenyan consumers are set to enjoy great discounts of up to 50% during the Jumia Tech Week Campaign from the 27th of February to and will last until March 12th. Along with the Jumia Anniversary, which takes place in June, and Black Friday in November, Tech Week is one of the most important campaigns of the year for Jumia Kenya.…
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OPPO Reno8 T: Taking Users One Step Forward with its fresh Dual Micro-Curved Design
With each generation of Reno series smartphones, OPPO has always searched for unique ways to combine innovative technology with stylish design. On the recently launched OPPO Reno8 T 5G, OPPO has taken this approach One Step Forward with the introduction of fresh and creative design that put the new handset on an entirely different level to the previous versions. Looking at…
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