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Spotify celebrates Teni as EQUAL Africa ambassador for August

Spotify has today announced Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni, as its EQUAL Africa artist for the month of August. Since her arrival on the Nigerian music scene, the award-winning Nigerian songwriter, singer, performer, actress and social media sensation has become one of the most sought-after names in the African music sphere. This recognition comes as part of Spotify’s ongoing commitment…

Air France, Official Partner of the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games

Air France is the official partner of the 33rd Olympics of the modern era to be held in Paris in 2024.  This follows the signing of a partnership between the airline and the Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games (OCOPG) Commenting on the partnership, Air France-KLM Group CEO Benjamin Smith said, “We are proud to extend our partnership…

Unveiling the Evolution of Gengetone: How Spotify’s Gengetone Fire was crafted

Kenya’s music scene has been witnessing a significant shift in recent years, with a new and vibrant genre, Gengetone, taking center stage. Spotify has created a one stop destination for Kenya’s hottest music genre; Gengetone Fire. This homegrown style of music has rapidly grown in popularity and has become a cultural phenomenon that resonates with Kenyan youth, specifically those aged 18-24 according to Spotify data over the…

Laikipia Residents Benefit from LG And Habitat’s for Humanity Social Impact Project

LG Electronics, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Kenya (HFHK), has successfully handed over complete infrastructure facilities focused on learning and safety, as well as water, sanitation, and hygiene to support more than 260 individuals residing in Seger Ward, Nanyuki, located in Laikipia County. The facilities, which include a classroom, toilet blocks, water tanks, and renovated houses were constructed in the…

Java House marks its 24th Anniversary through its Social Impact Initiatives

Java House marked its 24th anniversary through a series of social impact initiatives to benefit hundreds of school-going pupils through its Java Foundation.  The Java Foundation currently supports over 2500 school going children with daily lunches at Ngunyumu Primary School and Gatina Primary School in Nairobi County supported by its partners Stanbic Bank and Uni Industries.  Speaking at the Ngunyumu,…

Kisumu City Set to Host Kenya’s First Business Ecosystem Summit

Kenya is set to host the first-ever Business Ecosystems Summit (BES) in Kisumu City on Friday, September 1st, 2023. This is in line with ongoing key government reforms aimed at stimulating business growth across the country, bolstering economic independence and prosperity. Organized by the IMC People Ltd in partnership with the Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB), the summit is aimed at unlocking the potential…

Bank of Africa and Deluxe Trucks and Buses Ink Asset Financing deal

Bank of Africa and Deluxe Truck and Buses E.A have announced a new partnership to offer affordable truck financing solutions to small businesses in Kenya. The partnership will make it easier for small business owners to purchase trucks and manage their truck financing needs. The agreement will see customers access up to 90% financing and 0% processing fees for purchasing…

Best international series to watch on Showmax this August

Here are the best shows to stream on Showmax this August. We’re particularly excited to watch The Best Man: The Final Chapters, being a fan of the cult-classic franchise that birthed the series. BASED ON A TRUE STORY | Two episodes on Mondays at 9:30pm from 7 August  Based on a True Story is the gripping tale of a realtor, a former tennis…

Safaricom takes home the inaugural UNEP Environment Sustainability Award

Safaricom has been awarded for its climate action initiatives in the inaugural Environment Sustainability Awards by Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Program (ENEP). Safaricom was recognised for its innovative approaches in integrating and implementing climate change interventions in its business strategies, and its investments in digital and green solutions that contribute positively to…

Lung Cancer Initiatives to Transform Patient Care in Kenya launched

AstraZeneca, in partnership with The Ministry of Health, Kenya Society of Hematology (KESHO), Axios, The National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI), various health facilities, and professional societies have launched an innovative therapy for the management of lung cancer in Kenya. The targeted therapy treatment is specifically designed to combat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)…

Meet the LG Ceiling Fan, Biochemically Designed to Fit Your Relaxation and Health Needs

They say water is life but air is life too. The air we breathe has everything to do with our health. It determines our body temperatures, how our body loses water and the general atmospheric feel around ourselves and living rooms. Given that home is where all the stories begin and where our hearts are, it should be a place…

Afrobeats’ Fusion: Spotify’s Journey of a Billion Streams Continues

Afrobeats in recent times has been known to reinvent itself through the fusion with other music genres. Which are some of the key genres that Afrobeats has been fused with over the years? What do the fans think of these fusion sounds? What has been the impact of fusing Afrobeats with other sounds? This week’s update to Spotify’s Afrobeats: Journey…

LG Targets Kenyan households With New Dryers and Dishwashers

LG Electronics has unveiled a new set of dryers and dishwashers in Kenya as it seeks to revolutionize how Kenyan households manage their laundry and dishwashing needs. The products include the LG Heat Pump Dryer as well as the LG QuadWash which will be available for purchase starting today. LG says the appliances known for their exceptional performance, energy efficiency, and…

Nanyuki court hands man 10 years in prison for vandalising an electricity meter board

Nanyuki Law Court has sentenced a man to 10 years in prison or a fine of KShs. 5 million for vandalizing a customer’s electricity meter board at Riverside estate in Timau town, Meru County. The suspect, Brian Wahome, was arrested and booked at Timau police station before he was arraigned at Nanyuki law courts, where he was charged with stealing…

Glovo, Nairobi County launch a mass courier safety training program

Glovo is partnering with the Nairobi City Council to run a mass courier safety training in the city, tagged the Catalyst Project. The project was launched recently at an inaugural training session held on Tuesday, July 25th at Charter Hall, Nairobi, and marked a significant milestone in enhancing courier safety standards and professionalism within the city. Designed to instill professionalism…

GOtv to air Premier League and La Liga Matches

GOtv will from next month air all Premier League and La Liga matches through its newly introduced GOtv Supa+ package.g According to Jacqueline Sagala, Head of Customer Experience & Care at MultiChoice Kenya, the GOtv Supa+ package has been curated to bring customers the latest sporting spectacles and a diverse range of content. With access to over 70 exceptional channels…

Africa-focused pre-seed investment program Madica announces new leadership appointments

Madica, an Africa-focused investment program dedicated to pre-seed stage startups in Africa, has announced two new leadership appointments. The Flourish Ventures owned program has appointed  Rose Odengo as Head of Communications and Community while Brenda Wangari is taking up a crucial role within Madica’s portfolio companies, fostering their growth and prosperity The new appointments strengthen Madica’s commitment to diversity, inclusivity,…

Samsung’s Bespoke Top Mount Fridge Launched in Kenya

David Ichoho resigns as KTDA chairman

David Muni Ichoho has resigned as chairman of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Holdings Limited, two years after assuming the role. In a letter to the KTDA Group Company Secretary dated Tuesday, June 11, 2023, and which bears a stamp showing it was received by Company Secretary on the same day, David indicates that his resignation is effective this…

Kaveve Kazoze Hitmaker ‘Ngesh’ Signs Lucrative Deal with Odibets

Barely two months after taking the Kenyan music industry by storm ‘Kaveve Kazoze’, hitmaker Ngesh wa Vasha has signed a lucrative deal with Kenya’s leading sports betting firm Odibets. Odibets made the announcement on Saturday, July 8 when unveiling the new campaign dubbed ‘Zoza na Odibets App Bonus.’ Ngesh wa Vash will be spearheading the new campaign ‘Kazoze na Odibets’…