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Bank of Africa’s Angaza Kifafa initiative Scoops global award
A Kenyan will lead the world to mark Epilepsy Awareness in November after scooping the Global Epilepsy Ambassador Award in Dublin, Ireland. Fredrick Beuchi Mboya an advocate of Epilepsy awareness through the Angaza Kifafa campaign supported by Bank of Africa Kenya trounced his global peers to become the 68th recipient of the biannual l award. This year’s International Epilepsy Congress…
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OPPO’s Commitment to Sustainability: Enhancing Product Durability and ESG Contribution
In an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, and informed consumers, there has been an increasing importance on the longevity and eco-friendliness of tech products. To tackle this shift in consumer priorities, global technology innovator, OPPO has taken the forefront position and has actively enhanced its product quality to ensure lasting durability while reducing its environmental impact. Guided by its…
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AA Kenya Rolls Out Junior Membership Category to Foster a Road Safety Culture from A Young Age
Children aged 3 to 8 years can now access road safety training for upto KES 500 annually. This follows the rollout of a junior membership category by AA Kenya that entails a comprehensive road safety education curriculum. The move aiming to impact millions of children from across the country is in line with the company’s mission to cultivate a culture…
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Epson Unveils New Scanning Solutions At GITEX 2023
Epson on Tuesday launched its new range of flexible scanning solutions to cater to the region’s growth industries, including healthcare, logistics, and financial services. The solutions were unveiled at GITEX 2023. Epson’s new desktop compact, space-saving scanning solutions have the smallest footprint scanner while in use. With commercial office space at a premium across the region and organisations prioritising lower…
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The Transformative Power of Cultural Immersion in Modern Travel
In a world where travel has become more accessible than ever before, the way we explore new destinations is evolving. While some still seek the comforts of all-inclusive resorts and guided tours, a growing number of travelers are looking for something deeper, an experience that transcends the typical tourist itinerary. This is where cultural immersion and cultural tourism come into…
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Wirex launches 2023 Rising Women in Crypto Power List
Wirex, the crypto payments platform, has announced the return of the Rising Women in Crypto Power List initiative for 2023 in partnership with The Cryptonomist, a major crypto media. The Women in Crypto campaign, now in its fourth year, aims to celebrate excellence in the cryptocurrency industry. Wirex wants this initiative to not only acknowledge the accomplishments of female leaders but also inspire younger…
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Healthy Heart Africa marks nine years of impact addressing the burden of hypertension in Sub-Saharan Africa
This World Heart Day, AstraZeneca and partners are commemorating nine years of impact in the fight against hypertension, helping to decrease the burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through the Healthy Heart Africa (HHA) programme. Since its inception in 2014, the programme has conducted over 38.5 million blood pressure screenings; diagnosed over 3.1 million people; trained over…
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Coca-Cola rolling out Wi-Fi hotspots across Kenya to amplify its Coke Studio campaign
Coca-Cola through its Coke Studio Campaign has revealed plans to set up 4,000 Wi-Fi hot spots across Kenya by the end of October. Over 150 Wi-Fi hotspots have already been set up in select locations as the company seeks to ignite the passion for music across the nation. “Coke Studio has always been at the forefront of innovation in the…
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Vestergaard manufactures its 1 billionth PermaNet mosquito net
This month, Vestergaard marks the manufacturing of its one billionth PermaNet® long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and will convene two high-level meetings at the UNHQ around the United Nations General Assembly. The first event Vestergaard is hosting is a media briefing on the morning of the High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage Day, to re-energise the fight to eliminate malaria. The…
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Beez FC Wins 13th Edition of KOT 5 Aside Tournament
Beez FC on Saturday, September 23, won the inaugural #KOT5Aside at Ngong road arena, Nairobi County. Beez FC beat Pollycraps FC in a tight final that drew a huge audience within Ngong road arena. The champions of this year’s #KOT5Aside will walk away with Sh100,000 courtesy of Odibets. The losing finalists Pollycraps FCwalked home with Sh60,000 while the third-placed team…
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World Vision, VisionFund launch Strong Women Impact Fund to promote economic empowerment for women in poverty
Global Christian humanitarian organization World Vision and VisionFund International, its affiliated mission-driven microfinance institution, have launched the Strong Women Impact Fund.
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Hip hop at 50: Insights from Spotify’s Top Streamed Artists in Kenya
As Hip hop celebrates its 50th anniversary, the genre’s journey in Kenya stands out as a testament to its global influence. Drake, Burna Boy, 21 Savage,and Metro Boomin are the top streamed artists of the genre in Kenya, according to Spotify data, with Kenya’s own Wakadinali occupying the fifth spot. The Hip hop music scene in Kenya is vibrant and…
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Women’s rights organizations launch Hurra Coalition to pave way for family law reform in the MENA region
Inequality in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is being perpetuated by family laws that curtail the legal rights of women and girls in areas such as marriage, divorce, custody, and wives’ financial rights. To end this gender-based discrimination, leading women’s rights organizations from countries MENA have gathered in Doha for the public launch of the Hurra Coalition, which aims…
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Mielle launches campaign to forge sisterhood through textured hair products
In a nod to the power of a good hair product referral and who really is the IT girl when it comes to having the best-kept beauty secrets, Mielle, an award-winning textured hair care brand, launches the brand’s first-ever ad campaign, “From One Queen to Another.” The campaign features CEO and Founder Monique Rodriguez – as Queen of the Textured Haircare Category – and…
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Old Mutual opens second full-suite branch in Mombasa
Old Mutual Kenya (OMK) has opened a second full-suite branch in the coastal city of Mombasa, as part of a business strategy hinged on providing integrated solutions addressing customers’ financial needs at different points in their lives. The new office in Mombasa will offer clients a wide array of insurance, savings and investment solutions under one roof, as the company…
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HIV Prevention Choice Manifesto for women and girls launches in Africa
UNAIDS Executive Director, Winnie Byanyima, joined women’s coalitions, government officials, development partners and community groups from across East and Southern Africa to launch the HIV Prevention Choice Manifesto. Led by the African Women Prevention Community Accountability Board and supported by the International Community of Women Living with HIV (ICW) East Africa and Advocacy for Prevention of HIV and AIDS (APHA),…
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iSpecimen expands provider network to enhance support for women’s health research
iSpecimen, an online global marketplace that connects scientists requiring biospecimens for medical research with a network of healthcare specimen providers, announced it has expanded its global provider network to help advance women’s health research. These strategic collaborations significantly expand the availability of high-quality tissue and biofluid specimens for studies on cervical, uterine and breast cancers; reproductive health; cardiovascular disease; autoimmune…
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Exploring OdiBets: A Game-Changer in Kenyan Sports Betting
Since launching in Kenya, the world of sports betting has experienced excellent transformations in favour of its ardent fans. OdiBets has not only captivated sports fans with its unique offerings but has also raised the bar by introducing unique features like free bets, an Android app, referral bonuses, fastest live betting, online casinos, Aviator, Omoka na EPL, among others In…
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Is AI the answer to Africa’s healthcare sector woes?
The African healthcare industry faces an immediate challenge: a dire shortage of skilled professionals, leading to alarmingly low doctor and nurse-to-population ratios in many countries. Training medical professionals, especially specialists like pathologists or oncologists, is a multi-year long process. Moreover, foundational education at the primary and secondary levels is crucial to supply tertiary institutions with a stream of candidates equipped…
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A dive into family planning and contraception methods according to WHO
There are many different types of contraception, but not all types are appropriate for all situations. The most appropriate method of birth control depends on an individual’s overall health, age, frequency of sexual activity, number of sexual partners, desire to have children in the future, and family history of certain diseases. Ensuring access for all people to their preferred contraceptive…
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