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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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Oppo Reno8 T 5G launched in Kenya for Ksh. 49,999
Oppo has today announced the newest addition to its popular Reno8 series, OPPO Reno8 T into the Kenyan market. The new series comprises the 5G and 4G variants both of which will be available for pre-order starting from February, 17th to 28th, 2023. The 5G model which Oppo will be really pushing is powered by a Snapdragon 695 chipset, while the 4G…
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Showmax calls for pitches for 10 live action films from first-time African filmmakers
On the opening day of The Joburg Film Festival, Showmax released an open commissioning brief to the African film industry calling for pitches for a slate of 10 live action films. The African streamer has won the South African Film and Television Awards’ Made-for-TV Movie Award for two years in a row, first with Loving Thokoza and then with Boxing Day, the first…
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Beach Boyz FC Wins 12th Edition of KOT 5 Aside Tournament
Beach Boyz FC on Saturday, February 4, won the inaugural KOT 5 Aside at Nyali Futsal Arena in Mombasa County. Beach Boyz FC beat Iscos FC in the final by three goals to lift the trophy and won the tournament prize money of Ksh 100,00. The losing finalists Iscos FC walked home with Sh60,000 while the third-place Sporting Boyz earned…
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Elidy Wangeci: There is nothing micro-about a Micronutrient Deficiency
According to the World Health Organisation, more than 2 billion people over the world are affected by micronutrient deficiencies, the bulk of that number is in developing countries. Micronutrients account for approximately 7% of the global disease burden, and they play a key role in the growth and development of the whole family. In Kenya, studies have shown that both…
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Kenyan Man Wins Sh3.4 Million After Playing Aviator Game on Odibets
Amos Kiprotich Keter is the latest millionaire in town after winning Sh3.4 million on Odibets. Amos played the Aviator game which is under Casino on Odibets before scooping the millions. One’s earnings on the Aviator game depend on the height you fly the plane, a game Amos seems to have mastered after watching the demo on Odibets. The height is…
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Naivasha man turns overnight millionaire after placing Sh45 bet on Odibets
A lucky man in Naivasha, Nakuru County is the latest millionaire in town after winning Sh1.6 million on Odibets. Martin Wafula, who works as a propagation manager in an NGO in Naivasha, placed two separate bets with Sh45 each. In the first bet, he placed Sh45 and won Ksh915,679.96 while in the second bet he placed a similar amount and…
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