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Kenya Pipeline opens applications for its 2024 disability scholarship, how to apply
The Kenya Pipeline Company Limited (KPC) through its Corporate Social Investment arm; the KPC Foundation has opened applications for its 2024 disability scholarship program. The program is being offered in partnership with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) and is open to eligible candidates who sat for KCPE in 2023. To qualify for the Kenya Pipeline 2024 disability…
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Kenyan Originals wins big at World Beverage Innovation Awards
Kenyan Originals, the brand under the African Originals umbrella has won two awards at the prestigious World Beverage Innovation Awards in Germany. The company has emerged as the standout local producer of gin, ciders and mixers in Kenya. Kenyan Originals won the awards amongst other winners including AB-Inbev, Pepsico and Monin. Kenya is the birthplace of a plethora of speciality…
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Equity and Government Champion Africa Green Growth at COP28
President William Ruto addressed global investors at a dinner on the sidelines of COP28 in Dubai after presiding over the launch of the Africa Green Industrialization Initiative (AGII) urging them to make Kenya their choice investment gateway to Africa. The dinner was co-hosted by the Government of Kenya and Equity Group Holdings Plc The President, who serves as the Chair…
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Kenya setting the pace in EV adoption in Africa
Electric Vehicles (EV) are gaining momentum in Kenya thanks to the government’s National Electric Mobility Plan, which focuses on creating a more green transportation system and rolling out diverse initiatives for sustainable road traffic management. In April this year, Kenya Power released a report that revealed how the country has witnessed increased interest from local and international stakeholders keen on…
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The best movies to watch on Showmax this December
Ready for your December movie binge? Here are some new additions on Showmax to add to your watchlist. FAST X | First on Showmax | The end of the road begins in Fast X, which was the #1 international box office opening of 2023. Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his family have outsmarted,…
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Eva Ngigi-Sarwari: Top 10 Secure Shopping Habits to Keep the Holidays Cheerful
As we approach the holiday season, fraudsters are expected to use advanced technologies to exploit consumers’ information, as revealed in Visa’s Holiday Edition Threats Report. With an increase in consumer spending, threat actors are taking advantage of consumers who let their guard down in search of the perfect gift for their loved ones. In fact, Visa’s data showed an 11%…
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Tanzanian Abigail Chams is Spotify’s EQUAL Africa ambassador for December
Afro-pop songstress Abigail Chams (real name Abigail Chamungwana) continues to collect accolades. Following her nomination in 2022 for the Emerging Artist award at the Tanzania Music Award, she closes 2023 as the Spotify EQUAL Africa ambassador for the month of December. The prodigiously talented Abigail, or Abby, as she is often referred to, is a multilingual singer who performs in Swahili, French and English.…
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Linturi Says Government will offer tax incentives for tea value addition
The Government is in the process of rolling out incentives across the tea sub-sector to enhance value-addition initiatives aimed at unlocking the potential of Kenya’s tea across global markets. Announcing the Kenya Tea Development Agency’s (KTDA) annual directors’ conference in Nairobi today, Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary, Mithika Linturi, said his ministry through the Tea Board of Kenya, has…
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Kenya Power Banks On New Strategic Plan To Safeguard Leading Position in Energy Sector
Kenya Power has launched a new Five-Year Corporate Strategic Plan to guide its operations in the medium term as the Company seeks to safeguard its position as the region’s leading electricity utility. The Corporate Strategic Plan 2023/24-2027/28 will drive value creation levers, redefine the Company’s operational business model and explore new growth areas to diversify and deepen revenue streams. “The…
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How Eric Musyoka brought gengetone and rhumba to Showmax animation Twende
Eric Musyoka has made a name for himself not only in the Kenyan music industry but also in the film and TV industry. The legendary music producer and industry pioneer has worked with artists like Ukoo Flani Mau Mau, P-Unit, Kleptomaniax, Bamzigi, Wyre, Sauti Sol, Just A Band and more. He has also worked on some of Kenya’s top films…
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Airtel Africa urges enhanced public-private collaboration for climate action in Africa at COP28
Airtel Africa Group CEO, Segun Ogunsanya, has reaffirmed the importance of an enabling policy environment for sustainable development and climate action in partnership with Africa’s private sector at COP28. Mr. Ogunsanya, a member of the United Nations Global Compact’s African Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC), addressed a distinguished audience at a COP28 side event co-hosted by Airtel Africa and the ABLC. Guests…
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Little Voices, Big Impact: Kids Speak Up Against GBV with “Activate Nairobi” in Korogocho
In the heart of Korogocho’s Daniel Comboni Primary School, a powerful message is creatively passed through laughter and vibrant performances during the “16 Days of Activism” campaign under “Activate Nairobi.” Thanks to the Italian Institute of Culture (IIC) and Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), children’s voices are becoming a mighty tool to combat gender-based violence (GBV). A youth-led Social…
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IATF2023 exceeds targets with recorded deals worth up to $43.8 billion
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announces that the third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) held in Cairo from 9 to 15 November witnessed the conclusion of business deals and transactions valued at US$43.8 billion. In final tallies released, the organisers of the continental event said that the amount represented the value of 426 deals concluded in 21 sectors covering 52 countries. At…
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New Carrefour Store Opens at Promenade Mall in Mombasa-Nyali
Majid Al Futtaim, which owns the exclusive rights to operate Carrefour in Kenya, announced the opening of its 22nd Carrefour store in the country at Promenade Mall in Mombasa’s Nyali area, providing added convenience and accessibility for customers in the coastal region. The store spans over 1,500 square metres, and aims to cater to the diverse needs of shoppers, offering an extensive…
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KBL Hosts the 10th Edition of the Smirnoff Unleash Your Edge Fiesta
Kisumu City recently played host to an electrifying night of music and entertainment as “Smirnoff Unleash Your Edge Fiesta” took center stage at the Mambo Leo grounds. The event, hosted by Smirnoff TM, transformed the city into a hub of innovation, pulsating beats, and community celebration. Unleash Your Edge Fiesta is a campaign that was introduced last year, and it…
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KWAL refreshes Kibao Vodka brand to grow share of spirits market
Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) has revamped one of its iconic brands, Kibao Vodka, by repositioning it as an aspirational brand to meet the ever-evolving consumer tastes, in line with the company’s long-term growth and value creation strategy. The company is focusing on driving growth in sales and revenue from spirits, the fastest-growing segment of Kenya’s alcohol industry, with a…
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Odibets to reward customers with 100 ‘mbuzis’ for Christmas
Betting firm Odibets has announced that it will be giving out 100 goats daily to lucky winners starting from December 1, 2023, in a competition dubbed ‘Shinda mbuzi ya Krisi’. The ‘mbuzis’ each will be worth Sh5,000 and will be rewarded to the lucky customers via M-Pesa. To participate customers will be required to: Register, deposit, and play with a…
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OPPO A18 launches in Kenya
OPPO on Friday announced the launch of its new A-series smartphone – the OPPO A18 – in Kenya. The budget phone was launched in the country following its initial unveiling in the UAE back in September. The OPPO A18 comes in two colours, Glowing Blue and Glowing Black. Both models employ OPPO’s exclusive OPPO Glow design technique, which gives the back…
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OPPO Kenya Unveils Mega End Year Sale
OPPO Kenya has launched its Mega End Year sale campaign, which will run from 15th November to 31st December 2023. The campaign will see customers stand a chance to win gifts including One Million shillings. It will run under the #1MCloserwithOPPO Challenge. To participate fans would need to; Visit any phone shop that sells OPPO Devices Take a picture of an OPPO…
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Nairobi Gate opens first special economic zone in East Africa with gazetted customs control area
Nairobi Gate Industrial Park has launched the first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) with a gazetted customs control area in East Africa. This consolidation will allow businesses operating from Nairobi Gate additional efficiencies including a one-stop shop for regulatory agencies including the Kenya Revenue Authority, Kenya Ports Authority, customs, and the Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA). Speaking at the launch, Hon.…
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