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KenGen Earns Ksh 2.6 Billion from Commercial Innovation Initiatives
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has so far earned Ksh.2.6 Billion in revenues from commercial innovation initiatives over the last nine years. This emerged as the company held its 9th Global Innovation Seminar virtually for two days ending today. It also emerged that the company made a savings to the tune of Ksh.1.3 Billion drawn from process improvement and implementation…
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Safaricom joins forces with Minti Motorsports to Power Carl ‘Flash’ Tundo’s Quest For Safari Rally Glory
Safaricom has today announced that it will partner with Equator African Rally Championship (ARC) winner, Carl ‘Flash’ Tundo during this week’s World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally. Part of the KES 3.5 million partnership includes the multiple Safari Rally champion mentoring the three young Kenyan drivers selected as part of the FIA Rally Star programme and who Safaricom is also supporting.…
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Safaricom and Huawei Host Fun Run in Karura Forest
On Friday, June 18th, top Kenyan athletes Catherine Ndereba and Henry Wanyoike, representatives from several of Kenya’s top corporates and wildlife rangers from Lewa Wildlife Conservancy came together for a Fun-Run in Karura Forest. Participants ran or walked for 5km, 10km or 21km to help promote the upcoming Virtual Lewa Safari Marathon This was the first time that the organisers…
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Wee ni Baba yao, kula Thao! Odibets surprises customers With Father’s Day bonus
Kenya’s leading betting firm Odibets has announced that it will be giving out a free bonus of Sh1000 to fathers this weekend in a campaign dubbed ‘Wee ni Baba yao, kula Thao ’ that is set to commemorate this year’s Fathers’ Day celebration. Speaking to journalists during the launch of the campaign, Odibets General Manager Dedan Mungai said that the…
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Understanding WAZIBET, The newest betting company in Kenya
Wazibet, one of the newest sports betting site in Kenya, has experienced tremendous growth in the last few months courtesy of its several offers ranging from live sports, casino to virtual sports options. Wazibet Kenya has gained a lot of traction amongst punters, following its sign-up offer of a freebet for all new customers. To earn yourself this sign…
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Ugali Man Receives Ksh 5 Million and Brand New Car from Odibets
Charles Odongo popularly known as Ugali Man has received a brand-new car and a Ksh 5 Million cheque from betting firm Odibets. Mr. Odongo was also unveiled as Odibets brand ambassador on Tuesday at Sarova Stanley in an event that was graced by among other Maina Kageni and Jalang’o. The Rongai-based gym instructor received a brand new seven-seater Voxy van…
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[Column] Ciru Okobi: Housing Projects at Garden City Defining the Future of Green Homes in Kenya
By the year 2050, the global population will likely reach nine (9) billion people. Due to household demand and population growth, the world needs to build more than two billion new homes over the next 80 years according to global research. The distress is beyond the demand for new homes. Nations across the globe are becoming increasingly concerned about the…
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AAR Insurance rolls out Covid-19 vaccine medical cover
Individuals vaccinated against the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and are worried about developing side effects, can now acquire a Kshs2,950 health insurance cover for up to 60 days after receiving the vaccine from AAR The insurance firm has introduced ‘Chanjo’ cover, the first of its kind in the market, catering for medical expenses arising from the side effects of the…
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Shelter Afrique signs US$11m Credit Line with Harare-based BancABC
Pan-African housing development financier Shelter Afrique has signed a US$11 million housing deal with Harare-based African Banking Corporation (BancABC). The facility will be used for the construction of 2,500 residential housing units; mortgage origination, home extension & improvement; onward lending to affordable housing projects; and financing small-scale commercial project such as small shopping malls. Commenting on the deal, shelter Afrique Group Managing Director and…
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Man in Viral Ugali Video Lands Lucrative Deal with Odibets
Three weeks ago, a hilarious video of a man eating ugali in the most ridiculous way took the internet by storm. The man later identified as Charles Odongo became an instant internet sensation due to his prowess of eating Ugali with meat stew. A section of the public went ahead and even converted the video into memes adding that people…
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Odileague Exposed! How to win big using virtual betting tricks
Betting fanatics have been seen to bet on real games more than virtual games. But when time comes whereby the leagues take a break the place to go to is on virtual gaming platforms. An example of a virtual gaming platform is the Odileague by Odibets. The big question is: How can one place bets and win on Odileague? The…
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‘Shinda Lunch ya Punch’ – Odibets to award customers on Madaraka Day
Kenya’s leading betting firm Odibets has announced that it will be awarding more than 4000 customers with Sh500 worth of lunch in a competition dubbed “Shinda Lunch ya Punch” this Madaraka Day. Speaking to journalists during the launch of the promo, Odibets Country marketing manager Aggrey Sayi said that the competition was launched in a bid to give back to…
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Jacktone Agona: Are mineral and vitamin supplements the answer to Dairy Farming in Kenya?
For many years, dairy farming has provided food, income, alternative energy sources such as biogas, social prestige, and status in local communities. It is estimated that dairy farming composes of at least a third of the total value of agricultural outputs and this share has been increasing over time. In Kenya, dairy farming produces over 3.5 billion litres of milk a year. Kenyans are amongst the…
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UAP Old Mutual cover for children now includes Covid-19
UAP Old Mutual Group has enhanced its recently launched Afya Imara Junior medical insurance product for children to include Covid-19 testing and treatment. The Afya Imara Junior cover was launched as the first ever comprehensive medical cover exclusively for children. Through the cover, children from birth to 18 years of age can access the medical insurance cover without necessarily having…
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Kupatana, unscripted reality show premieres on StarTimes
Kupatana Show, an unscripted reality show detailing Kenyans true life experiences of relationships gone wrong has launched on pay television platform StarTimes Kenya. Broadcasting on the platform’s local content broadcast channel Rembo TV, Kupatana show will be seeking to establish the genesis of bitter fall outs while making efforts to mend now broken relations between former close associates and relationships.…
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Carrefour to award over 1000 lucky customers with paid-for trolleys to mark 5 years in Kenya’
As part of its fifth-year anniversary celebration, Carrefour, Kenya will reward over 1000 lucky customers with paid for shopping trolleys. To win, a spinning wheel will be placed behind the cashiers and the customer at the counter when the wheel stops will get their entire shopping paid for. The 10 days campaign will run from 28th May 2021 and end…
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KEPSA appoints Flora Mutahi first female chairperson
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has appointed Ms Flora Mutahi as the first female Board Chai. Mr. Jaswinder Bedi was appointed as the Vice-Chair. Mutahi is part of the new leadership team unveiled during KEPSA’s 17th Annual General Meeting which was held virtually. During the AGM, KEPSA appreciated the outgoing leaders for all the successful initiatives they spearheaded while in office. KEPSA also released its…
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KLM is launching direct flights to Mombasa
The Dutch national carrier KLM, part of the Air France-KLM Group, will in October this year commence direct flights to Mombasa as the airline seeks to further strengthen its presence in East Africa. The carrier will operate two flights a week on Thursday and Sunday flying the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner between Amsterdam and Mombasa starting October 31, with a loop…
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Cytonn Investments ventures into insurance business
Cytonn Investments is venturing into the insurance business. The firm has launched its insurance agency arm, the Cytonn Insurance Agency (CIA) whose key objective it says is to disrupt the insurance industry through innovation and automation of insurance processes including the buying and claims process. The insurance uptake in Kenya remains low compared to other key economies, with the insurance…
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At least 30 women with fistula to benefit from free surgeries
Over 30 women living with Female Genital Fistula including the leaking of urine and stool are expected to receive free surgeries and medical advice during a week-long camp at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). The Fistula camp which will be held until 28th May is part of a partnership between Safaricom Foundation, UNFPA, Flying Doctors Society of Africa, AMREF Health Africa and…
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