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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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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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