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OPPO Kenya Football Challenge Officially Launched, KES 90K Up For Grabs
OPPO Kenya has launched a football challenge that will see Kenyan fans bring out their best football skills. The smartphone company is partnering with local football star David “Chehe” Ochieng for this campaign dubbed #OPPOGameTime Challenge. The OPPO Reno8 football challenge will see the top three contestants walk away with Ksh50,000 for the winner, Ksh30,000 for the 1st runners-up and…
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57th AERC Biannual Workshop chart a path to a more resilient recovery
African economies have been urged to include food security, climate change mitigation and adaption framework in the economic agenda. This was said during the African Economies Research Conference (AERC) 57th Biannual Research Workshop. Speaking at the event, Cabinet Secretary of the National Treasury and Economics Planning in Kenya, Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u, reiterated the need for governments across the continent to…
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Landmark circular economy event encourages implementing solutions for climate and biodiversity
The 6th World Circular Economy Forum WCEF2022 will take place 6–8 December in Kigali, Rwanda, Africa. This year’s forum will focus on how the circular economy can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support climate change adaptation, safeguard biodiversity and bring jobs and well-being to our societies. An online briefing for the media will take place on the eve of the Forum, 5 December…
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First Batch of Odibets Winners and Influencers Depart for Qatar
The lucky winners of the ‘Twende Qatar na Odibets’ promo on Thursday, November 24, departed the country for Qatar. Kenya’s leading betting firm launched the promo in September announcing they would be taking their loyal fans to Qatar for a lifetime experience. Those who departed the country for the Middle East country on Thursday include both winners and influencers. The…
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Lucky buyer to walk away with a 14 seater Matatu for Ksh 100 during Jumia Black Friday
Jumia has announced that it will put a 14 seater Commercial Matatu (van) on Flash Sale and also bring back the most popular products for the ultimate Black Friday on 25th November from 10:00 AM. The best discounts on the platform include phones, TVs, and home appliances affirming the company’s commitment to providing the best tech in Kenya at the…
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Kenyan startup Leta secures $3M in Pre-Seed funding to expand its supply chain and logistics platform
Leta, the Kenyan supply chain and logistics startup driving distribution optimization, announced the close of $3 million Pre-Seed equity round.
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MIGA further supports Kenya roads modernization with new investment
The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency of the World Bank Group (MIGA) has guaranteed an equity investment by an additional investor to help upgrade Kenya’s national roads network. MIGA’s guarantees now cover $37.5 million in equity investments from a company acquired by the new investor, AIIF4 Seed Partnership GP, a fund managed by African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), which will own…
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KCB commits KES 130M to support country’s drought response initiative
KCB Bank Kenya has committed KShs.130 million to support the country’s drought response initiative, providing food and essentials to thousands of households. The support will go towards augmenting government efforts in cushioning households hard hit by the ravaging drought and who now require an urgent supply of foodstuff and water. The funds will be channeled through the Kenya Bankers Association-led…
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Afreximbank outlines $3billion Country Programme for Kenya
Kenya is set to benefit from a US$3 billion Country Programme from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). This was announced during a meeting between Kenya’s President, His Excellency Dr. William Ruto, and Professor Benedict Okey Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank. During the meeting held at State House Nairobi, Prof. Oramah said the Bank was…
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[Incentro-Google Webinar] Discover how financial institutions are exploiting the performance and cost benefits of Google Cloud in Africa
When: Wednesday, 30 November 2022 Time: 10.00 – 11.00 (GMT+3) Location: Online Financial institutions are utilising Google Cloud for security, speed, reliability and scalability. This webinar is aimed at CTOs, CIOs, IT Managers & IT admins in the financial industry that are in need of scaling up their infrastructure through application mordernization. We will discuss on how GKE, Apigee API, Anthos, and Cloud Run allow Financial Institutions to modernize…
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Equity appoints Samuel Kirubi as new Group Chief Operating Officer
Equity Group has appointed Samuel Kirubi as the Group Chief Operating Officer (GCOO). Kirubi moves from the position of Managing Director, Equity Bank Uganda to head the Group operations from the Equity’s head office in Nairobi, Kenya. Samuel holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Moi University and a BA in Economics and Statistics from Egerton University. He is…
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Beko joins forces with Water.org to provide 10,000 Kenyans with access to safe water
Beko, a home appliances brand in Europe, announced a new partnership with Water.org to support a community programme that will empower 10,000 Kenyans in need with access safe water and sanitation solutions. According to Water.org, 15 percent of Kenyans rely on unimproved water sources, such as ponds, shallow wells and rivers, while 41% of Kenyans lack basic sanitation – facilities. These…
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Visa installs 5,300 contactless-enabled payment terminals at FIFA World Cup Qatar
Payments technology company Visa has installed More than 5,300 contactless-enabled payment terminals at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The move, the firm which is the Official Payment Technology Partner of FIFA will enable contactless purchases throughout all official venues, including eight stadiums and the FIFA Fan Festival. Visa says it will also try new payment innovations to give fans…
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Xiaomi Kenya Black Friday Deals To Look Out For
Xiaomi has launched its Black Friday campaign running across all Xiaomi Stores, and partner retail stores in Kenya. The company has some enticing deals for both smartphones and accessories that customers will be able to take advantage of during the Black Friday 2022 sale. The campaign will run from 1st November to 30th November. “We recognize Kenya’s appetite for hi-tech…
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Coca-Cola Kenya flags off four winners to attend FIFA World Cup 2022
Coca-Cola Kenya has today flagged off four winners flying to Qatar to attend and experience the live matches during the FIFA World Cup 2022. Coca-Cola has been a FIFA partner since 1974 and an official World Cup sponsor since 1978. This year’s World Cup is the first tournament since the pandemic and has excited fans from all over the world…
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[OPINION] Reimagine governance of the commons: Women & communities as restoration leaders
Africa is one of the world’s last frontiers of biodiversity – housing roughly one fifth of the planet’s known species of mammals, birds, and plants. An abundance of life flourishes in diverse ecosystems across the continent. The Congo Basin – the world’s second largest tropical rainforest and the lungs of Africa – is found in Central Africa. It covers roughly…
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IBM announces five members selected for its Sustainability Accelerator programme
IBM has announced five global non-profits as new members of the Sustainability Accelerator programme. The programme is a global pro bono social impact program which seeks to help marginalized communities to get just and equitable access to sustainable energy resources. The IBM Sustainability Accelerator is a pro bono global environmental program that applies IBM technologies, like artificial intelligence and hybrid cloud, and an ecosystem of experts to…
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Epson is ending global sales of laser printers in favour of inkjet printing
Epson has announced that it’s ending sales of laser printers citing the technology’s limited ability to make meaningful sustainability advances. The technology company announced on Thursday that Epson it’s now committed fully to inkjet printing, launching a new range of 40-60ppm business models to close the range gap and deliver a total suite of sustainable Heat-Free business inkjet MFPs Explaining…
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Awinja Brings Rongai to Standstill After Man Wins Ticket to Qatar on Odibets
Ogoti is one of the lucky Kenyans that will enjoy the experience in the Qatar courtesy of betting firm Odibets. The Ongata Rongai resident is one of the winners of the ‘Twende Qatar na Odibets’ promotion that has given a number of Kenyans an opportunity to travel to Qatar. Ogoti got arguably one of his lifetime surprises after comedian Jacky…
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Odibets Gifts Lucky Radio Presenter with Ticket to Qatar
Barely two months after Odibets launched a promo to take their loyal fans to Qatar, the betting firm has started rewarding the winners. One lucky winner is Radio Maisha journalist Ali Hassan who is among the lucky winners after winning a trip to Qatar. Sports commentator Fred Arocho stormed the Standard offices along Mombasa road to gift the renowned journalist…
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