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Sber500 accelerator program opens applications for tech entrepreneurs
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Sber500 accelerator program opens applications for tech entrepreneurs

Sber, a financial institution, has launched a new batch of Sber500, an international seed accelerator for technology entrepreneurs. All stages of the program will be supervised by foreign mentors and experts with experience and networking…

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Mr. Eazi ventures into sports betting with his Choplife.Ci brand
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Mr. Eazi ventures into sports betting with his Choplife.Ci brand

Mr Eazi has announced the launch of Choplife.ci, his first wholly-owned brand in the gaming industry. His latest venture marks a significant milestone in his journey within the iGaming industry. Choplife.ci brings gamers a wide variety of…

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Kenya Airways Takes Up Key Southern Africa Route
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Kenya Airways Takes Up Key Southern Africa Route

In response to growing demand for travel between East and Southern Africa, Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced the launch of a brand-new route connecting Nairobi directly to the vibrant city of Maputo, Mozambique.

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Kenya Power reports Ksh 609M tenders awarded to youth, women & PWDs
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Kenya Power reports Ksh 609M tenders awarded to youth, women & PWDs

Kenya Power has awarded tenders worth Ksh. 609 million to youth, women and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the current financial year. This is during the 8 months from July 2023. The tenders are part of the Ksh 1.8 billion procurement…

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Visa introduces AI-powered solutions to combat financial fraud
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Visa introduces AI-powered solutions to combat financial fraud

Visa has announced the addition of three new AI-powered risk and fraud prevention solutions. The new products, part of the end-to-end Visa Protect suite, are designed to reduce fraud across immediate account-to-account, card not present…

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Simba Corporation launches the Ashok Leyland ECOMET truck in Kenya
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Simba Corporation launches the Ashok Leyland ECOMET truck in Kenya

Simba Corporation has launched the new Ashok Leyland ECOMET Truck model with an aim to position the product in the light duty trucks segment in the country. The launch coincided with the official opening of a new dealership in Thika Town,…

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Roble Sheikh Aftin is the 3rd winner of the Gurumisha na KCB promotion
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Roble Sheikh Aftin is the 3rd winner of the Gurumisha na KCB promotion

Roble Sheikh Aftin, an entrepreneur from Wajir, is the third winner of the Ksh. 500,000 cash prize of the Gurumisha na KCB promotion. Aftin runs a hardware shop and pharmacy in Wajir, and has had a banking relationship with KCB for over 15…

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BlueInvest Africa 2024 B2B event to take place on 3-4 July in Kenya
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BlueInvest Africa 2024 B2B event to take place on 3-4 July in Kenya

The government, through the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs has announced that the 2024 BlueInvest Africa event will take place from 3rd to 4th July. BlueInvest Africa is a business-to-business event, that aims to…

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Crown Paints partners with PPI to launch a partner mentorship program
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Crown Paints partners with PPI to launch a partner mentorship program

Crown Paints has announced a partnership with Peak Performance International (PPI), a training, coaching and mentorship consultancy firm. The partnership aims to introduce a comprehensive business coaching and mentorship program dubbed…

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Epson introduces new eco-friendly A4 inkjet multi function printers
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Epson introduces new eco-friendly A4 inkjet multi function printers

Epson, a technology company, has launched the AM-C400 and AM-C550 multi function printers (MFPs) to deliver improved solutions to the A4 market. The new products promise customers energy-saving and productivity advantages afforded by…

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I&M Bank extends free bank to MPESA transfers to sole proprietorships
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I&M Bank extends free bank to MPESA transfers to sole proprietorships

I&M Bank has announced the extension of its Ni Sare Kabisa free bank to M-PESA and Airtel Money transfers for solo business owners (sole proprietorships). Over a year ago, I&M became the first bank in Kenya to waive bank to MPESA and…

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Sidian Bank Opens its 46th Branch in Kiambu
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Sidian Bank Opens its 46th Branch in Kiambu

Sidian Bank, an SME-focused Bank in Kenya, has announced the opening of its 46th branch in Thindigua, Kiambu County. This move is part of the bank’s ongoing efforts to expand its presence across the country and support the growing local…

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Jambojet marks 10-year anniversary with new growth strategy
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Jambojet marks 10-year anniversary with new growth strategy

Jambojet is strengthening its position as a leading budget airliner by eyeing additional regional routes and boosting its freight operations. This critical growth strategy was unveiled at the airline’s 10-year anniversary celebrations. The…

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Kibo Africa launches the K250R urban adventure bike in Kenya
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Kibo Africa launches the K250R urban adventure bike in Kenya

Kibo Africa has introduced its third generation Kibo 250R motorcycle with a 250cc engine and a fuel economy of up to 33km per litre in Kenya. The new bike provides a blend of adventure with its sleek design and innovative features poised…

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Inside Kenya Airways New 20-Tonne Cargo Freighter
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Inside Kenya Airways New 20-Tonne Cargo Freighter

Kenya Airways (KQ) has received its second Boeing 737-800 Cargo Freighter, which will carry cargo up to 20 tonnes, taking the total cargo fleet to four.

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