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Absa Bank Kenya spreads the Festive Cheer in Nairobi, Machakos, and Kitui
Absa Bank Kenya colleagues drawn from various Absa branches in Nairobi and Thika have embarked on a series of community outreach initiatives that will be rolled out throughout the festive season. The community outreach will impact at least 2000 people across Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos, and Kitui Counties.During the community outreach, 50 Absa colleagues will donate foodstuffs and dignity kits (which…
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Financial services firm Ujani unveils financial literacy platform
Diversified Financial services firm Ujani has unveiled a financial literacy platform to bridge the gap in personal finance and investments amongst Kenyans. The platform will empower individuals and institutional investors to make informed financial decisions and build a strong foundation of financial literacy. Users of the platform will have access to personal financial education, focusing on budgeting, saving, investing and…
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Bboxx and Kuwait-based EnerTech partner to create a $100 million electrification platform for Africa
Millions of Africans are set to get access to clean energy, clean cooking, e-mobility services and other innovative products following the announcement of a first-of-a-kind electrification platform, valued at up to USD$100 million. This pioneering initiative is the outcome of a partnership signed at COP28 between Bboxx, a data-driven super platform, and EnerTech, a Kuwait-based innovator, investor and developer of…
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ALP West Logistics Park to host Printcare’s new manufacturing and packaging plant
Printcare, the design-to-delivery printing and packaging solutions provider has selected Africa Logistics Properties (ALP) West Logistics Park to host its upcoming manufacturing and packing plant in Kenya. The manufacturing plant is scheduled to commence operations in April 2024. Printcare says it selected ALP West Logistics Park due to its infrastructure and commitment to upholding international standards. This includes health and…
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Absa Bank increases interest rate on Digital Savings to 10 percent
Absa Bank Kenya has increased the interest rate on deposits on its Digital Savings account to 10% per annum, up from 9% per annum. The increase will be effective from December 12, 2023, and valid until March 2024. The Bank aims to empower its customers by offering an attractive interest rate through its Digital Savings Account, fostering a culture of…
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Where Faith meets Rhythm: The Deep Connection between Africans and Gospel music
In the vibrant tapestry of African music, gospel holds a special place. Its soulful melodies and uplifting messages resonate deeply with listeners across the continent. American gospel music might have taken the forefront as a preferred source of inspiration for Gospel music lovers but African listeners are increasingly rediscovering and embracing their homegrown gospel sounds. African gospel music is deeply…
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Innovating for Climate Action: OPPO’s Green Initiatives Driving Technological Sustainability
In an era where virtual connectivity is rapidly embraced, with nearly 57% of the global population using mobile internet by the end of 2022 (GSMA), the environmental impact of smart devices cannot be ignored. In 2023, OPPO, the fourth-largest global smartphone brand, has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality across its global operations by 2050. Renowned for its diverse range of…
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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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