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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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Guinness Hop House 13 introduces a culinary experience dubbed Flavor by Fire
Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) through Guinness variant Hop House 13 has introduced a new a barbecue experience ‘Flavor by Fire’. Flavor by Fire concept will usher in a new culture of Hop House 13 paired with food, casual dinning with friends and celebrating local Chefs. Speaking at a media and influencers launch in Nairobi, EABL Head of Marketing Beer, Anne Joy Michira said, “There’s…
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Total rebrands as TotalEnergies to reflect its green energy transition
During the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting, Total shareholders approved, almost unanimously, the resolution to change the company’s name from Total to TotalEnergies. This move anchors Total’s transformation into a broad energy company in its identity. In tandem with this name change, TotalEnergies is also adopting a new visual identity. Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TotalEnergies said, “Energy is…
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NCBA, Simba Corp sign asset finance deal
NCBA Bank Kenya has today signed an asset finance deal with Simba Corp that will see the lender finance up to 95% of all commercial and personal vehicles sold by Simba Corp. In a bid to ease the financial load in the current business environment, new and repeat customers will in addition enjoy discounted loan facility fees. The Small and…
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Three Lucky Kenyans Win Millions on the Odibets Euro Jackpot with Just 20 Bob
Three Kenyans have become overnight multi-millionaires after winning the Odibets Euro Euro Jackpot that was launched a few weeks back. What makes it even more interesting is that they only placed their winning bets with a mere 20 Shillings. Vincent Olusala, George Otieno and Amos Otulo won Sh6, 666, 000 each after placing their bets with Sh20 on Odibets EuroJackpot.…
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Coca-Cola unveils new bottle look for Sprite
The Coca-Cola system in Kenya has unveiled a new iconic look of its leading sparkling soft drink Sprite. The lemon-lime flavored Sprite will now be packaged in a clear PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic bottle, marking a historic shift from the green-colored plastic bottle which has been its identity since 1960 when it was first launched. This shift from the iconic…
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Olunga and Odibets clear Patrick Matasi ’s Sh429,000 hospital bill
Kenyan international Michael Olunga has come to the aid of his Harambee Stars teammate, Patrick Matasi, and cleared his hospital bill which accrued to close Ksh 1 million. The Harambee Stars goalkeeper sustained injuries after a road accident along the Kapsabet-Nakuru Highway about a month ago. Olunga on Thursday, through his Michael Olunga Foundation and Odibets, cleared the hospital bill.…
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South African companies invest KES 10 billion at Tatu City
Investment by South African companies has topped KES 10 billion at Tatu City. The 5,000-acre Special Economic Zone – located 30 minutes from central Nairobi – represents one of the largest concentrations of South African foreign direct investment in Kenya and East Africa. South Africa’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu, toured investments by leading South African companies at…
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KenGen Earns Ksh 2.6 Billion from Commercial Innovation Initiatives
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has so far earned Ksh.2.6 Billion in revenues from commercial innovation initiatives over the last nine years. This emerged as the company held its 9th Global Innovation Seminar virtually for two days ending today. It also emerged that the company made a savings to the tune of Ksh.1.3 Billion drawn from process improvement and implementation…
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Safaricom joins forces with Minti Motorsports to Power Carl ‘Flash’ Tundo’s Quest For Safari Rally Glory
Safaricom has today announced that it will partner with Equator African Rally Championship (ARC) winner, Carl ‘Flash’ Tundo during this week’s World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally. Part of the KES 3.5 million partnership includes the multiple Safari Rally champion mentoring the three young Kenyan drivers selected as part of the FIA Rally Star programme and who Safaricom is also supporting.…
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Emirates ramps up operations over summer to serve strong demand
Emirates is ramping up its operations and expanding services across its network to meet strong leisure travel demand over the summer, as entry restrictions ease for travellers. The airline has been gradually and safely rebuilding its route network and advancing its strategy to optimise its presence in key markets to serve leisure and growing business travel demand, as well as…
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Safaricom and Huawei Host Fun Run in Karura Forest
On Friday, June 18th, top Kenyan athletes Catherine Ndereba and Henry Wanyoike, representatives from several of Kenya’s top corporates and wildlife rangers from Lewa Wildlife Conservancy came together for a Fun-Run in Karura Forest. Participants ran or walked for 5km, 10km or 21km to help promote the upcoming Virtual Lewa Safari Marathon This was the first time that the organisers…
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Wee ni Baba yao, kula Thao! Odibets surprises customers With Father’s Day bonus
Kenya’s leading betting firm Odibets has announced that it will be giving out a free bonus of Sh1000 to fathers this weekend in a campaign dubbed ‘Wee ni Baba yao, kula Thao ’ that is set to commemorate this year’s Fathers’ Day celebration. Speaking to journalists during the launch of the campaign, Odibets General Manager Dedan Mungai said that the…
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Understanding WAZIBET, The newest betting company in Kenya
Wazibet, one of the newest sports betting site in Kenya, has experienced tremendous growth in the last few months courtesy of its several offers ranging from live sports, casino to virtual sports options. Wazibet Kenya has gained a lot of traction amongst punters, following its sign-up offer of a freebet for all new customers. To earn yourself this sign…
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Ugali Man Receives Ksh 5 Million and Brand New Car from Odibets
Charles Odongo popularly known as Ugali Man has received a brand-new car and a Ksh 5 Million cheque from betting firm Odibets. Mr. Odongo was also unveiled as Odibets brand ambassador on Tuesday at Sarova Stanley in an event that was graced by among other Maina Kageni and Jalang’o. The Rongai-based gym instructor received a brand new seven-seater Voxy van…
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AAR Insurance rolls out Covid-19 vaccine medical cover
Individuals vaccinated against the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and are worried about developing side effects, can now acquire a Kshs2,950 health insurance cover for up to 60 days after receiving the vaccine from AAR The insurance firm has introduced ‘Chanjo’ cover, the first of its kind in the market, catering for medical expenses arising from the side effects of the…
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Shelter Afrique signs US$11m Credit Line with Harare-based BancABC
Pan-African housing development financier Shelter Afrique has signed a US$11 million housing deal with Harare-based African Banking Corporation (BancABC). The facility will be used for the construction of 2,500 residential housing units; mortgage origination, home extension & improvement; onward lending to affordable housing projects; and financing small-scale commercial project such as small shopping malls. Commenting on the deal, shelter Afrique Group Managing Director and…
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Man in Viral Ugali Video Lands Lucrative Deal with Odibets
Three weeks ago, a hilarious video of a man eating ugali in the most ridiculous way took the internet by storm. The man later identified as Charles Odongo became an instant internet sensation due to his prowess of eating Ugali with meat stew. A section of the public went ahead and even converted the video into memes adding that people…
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