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Kenyan MP threatens to quit Twitter if he does not receive the blue badge
A controversial Kenyan Member of Parliament has threatened to close his Twitter account if he does not receive the blue verification badge. Babu Owino, who is the MP for Embakasi East revealed this after a user who runs a parody account associated with his name was verified. The user has however been unverified as of writing this article. ‘’If Twitter…
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Glovo Expands Reach To Thika And Kiambu Towns
On-demand delivery startup Glovo has expanded its operations to Thika and Kiambu towns. The expansion comes from the back of the 58 billion Kenya shillings funding raised in April 2021 in its Series F funding round led by New York-based investment managers Lugard Road Capital and the Luxor Capital Group. Residents of Thika and Kiambu town can now enjoy and…
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Odibets is partnering with Khaligraph Jones to launch the ‘OdiNare’ rap challenge
Khaligraph Jones has partnered with Kenya’s leading betting firm Odibets under their Odimtaani initiative to launch the ‘OdiNare’ rap challenge. The goal of the online rap challenge is to uplift talented rappers who are struggling to come up in the Kenyan music industry. Last week, Khaligraph Jones went live on Instagram in a lengthy video highlighting how rappers in the…
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Standard Chartered Bank introduces new 11.9% variable interest mortgage offering
Standard Chartered has introduced a new mortgage offering that will see clients access mortgages at 11.9% variable rate offer for new applications submitted and approved during the campaign period. The offer is open to both existing and new clients. Those seeking to transfer their mortgage to SCB to enjoy the new rate of 11.9% will get access to waived valuations…
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Faulu Bank in Ksh1Billion boost to small ventures in Rift counties
Faulu Microfinance Bank is boosting its presence in the counties by increasing support to small enterprises to play a bigger role in key sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, trade, tourism and real estate. This will see the -Bank lend more than Ksh 1billion to farmers, traders, contractors, manufacturers and property developers in Nakuru, Nyandarua and Laikipia counties, three of the fastest…
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Safaricom Partners with 2019 Global Teacher Prize Winner to provide computers and Internet to Nakuru School
Safaricom has joined forces with former Global Teacher Prize winner, Peter Tabichi, to equip Keriko Mixed Secondary School in Nakuru County with computers and internet connectivity. The installation of the ICT infrastructure valued at KES 1.7 million is expected to impact over 200 students. Part of the initiative has seen the school’s computer laboratory refurbished and the institution’s staffroom given a platform…
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IEBC dismisses database hacking claims
Kenya’s electoral body the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed claims that its database had been hacked. Reports reported by a section of the media had indicated that someone had gained access into the commission’s database and acquired personal details of registered voters from a country in Western Kenya. The suspect was identified as one Kiprop, a 21-year…
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New reality, series & movies to watch on Showmax this July
Here are some 9 best international series to watch on Showmax Kenya this July From Young Rock to A Black Lady Sketch Show to Normal People, stream the 9 best international series on Showmax this July A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW S2 | Binge nowIn May, HBO announced that A Black Lady Sketch Show has been renewed for a third season. “Making A Black Lady Sketch Show is a dream come true,” says creator and…
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118 Equity Leaders Program Scholars Admitted to 56 Global Universities
118 scholars from the Equity Leadership Program comprising of Wings to Fly alumni beneficiaries as well as those who topped the 2019 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination in their respective sub counties; have received admission and full financial aid to 56 global universities. The fifty-six (56) institutions are situated across five continents in different countries including United States of America…
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KEPSA Clean-Up Exercise to Accelerate Waste Separation at Source in Mombasa
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) Foundation, through Sustainable Inclusive Business (SIB-K), in collaboration with Mombasa County Government today conducted a clean-up exercise in Tudor Ward, aimed at creating awareness on separation of waste at source for proper waste management from the household level. The exercise brought together various stakeholders from the community, the county government and the private sector. …
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Buildher Kenya receives $40,000 from GREA to empower women in construction
Skills development and empowerment of women in construction received a boost as real estate developer Gateway Real Estate Africa (GREA), handed over a donation of $40,000 (KES 4,328,000) to Buildher Kenya. Buildher, the non-profit operation, was founded in 2018 to equip disadvantaged women in Kenya with accredited construction skills and is the only female focused organization registered to sit for…
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Safaricom Commits KES 1M in Support of Mark Otieno’s Olympics Dream
Safaricom has announced a KES 1 million sponsorship for sprinter Mark Otieno’s campaign during this year’s Tokyo Olympic Games that will take place from 23rd July. The 28-year-old athlete defied the odds by using borrowed shoes to finish second in the Olympic trials held at Kasarani last month. Otieno will now have access to the best quality shoes as part of the sponsorship deal which will…
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Family Bank completes KES. 3 Million facelift of the Nairobi Central Police Station
Family Bank has completed a KES 3 million renovation of the Nairobi Central Police Station giving it the much-needed refurbishment to enhance service delivery to members of the public. “As a Bank, we are very proud of this partnership with the National Police Service. It is my firm belief that this facelift will enable a better working environment for…
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Emirates restarts passenger services to Mauritius, as the island-nation reopens to international tourists
Emirates has announced it will restart passenger services to Mauritius this summer with two weekly flights from 15 July, as the island-nation gradually re-opens its borders to international tourists. To serve market demand, the airline has also announced it will deploy its iconic Emirates A380 aircraft to Mauritius starting 1 August. Fully vaccinated travellers can enjoy a relaxing and safe…
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How Odibets is Transforming the Lives of Ordinary Kenyans
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become an integral part for companies to impact positive change in society. Consumers feel attracted towards brands that give back to society which creates trust. One brand that has stood out for the common wananchi in Kenya is Odibets. The betting firm has been at the heart of impacting positive change through supporting sports, music,…
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Tuomoke Pamoja: New Odibets Feature Allows Punters to Share Bets
Kenya’s fastest growing betting firm, Odibets has launched an all-new booking code feature that will see punters share their bets using a unique code. The booking code will enable one to pick out their teams and save them via a bet slip which may be shared to another party. Once the second party receives the booking code they can paste…
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10 Reasons why Odibets is Taking Over the Betting Industry in Kenya
Kenyans love sports, especially football. In addition, Kenya has also produced some of the best athletes in the world, cementing the love for sports in the country. Sports happens to be one of the best forms of entertainment for most Kenyans. Kenyans have found a way of turning their entertainment and passion for sports into money through betting. The entry…
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KenGen Set to Benefit from Climate Action Carbon Credits
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is set to benefit from its Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Projects further giving impetus to the company’s efforts to combat climate change. This follows the issuance of additional 309,495 Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) for the organization’s Olkaria II CDM Project by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), bringing the total amount of…
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Odibets comes to the rescue of footballer Ezekiel Otuoma
Kenya’s leading betting firms Odibets has come to the aid of ailing former AFC leopards star Ezekiel Otuoma. The footballer was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) sometime last year; something that made him put a break on his football career, his last team being Talanta FC. The once lethal striker, who has been in and out of hospital, came…
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1,410 Wings to Fly Scholars Attain University Qualifying Grades Representing a University Transition Rate of 86%, the Highest in 5 Years
Beneficiaries of the 2017 Wings to Fly scholarships who sat for the 2020 KCSE exams have out-performed themselves registering an improvement in performance from the 2019 KCSE class.In the recently released results, 203 Wings to Fly scholars managed to score a mean grade of A plain (A) and A minus (A-), forming part of the 7,313 finalists who topped in the national exams. Of…
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