AI Innovation Summit Urges Businesses to Embrace AI for Efficiency and Growth
Business leaders must integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations to drive efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth.
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Latest business stories from across Kenya.
Glass House PR Founder Mary Njoki Picked to Judge Global Public Relations Awards
Glass House PR Limited Founder and CEO, Ms Mary Njoki, has joined the prestigious SABRE Awards Africa 2025 as a judge.
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Africa Tech Summit Awards 2025 Winners Announced
Africa Tech Summit Awards 2005 organisers have announced this year’s winners, recognising the leading entrepreneurs and ventures shaping the tech industry across the continent.
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Nairobi set to host Africa’s Largest Impact Investment & Entrepreneurship Summit
Nairobi Impact Investment & Entrepreneurship Summit: Over 1,500 global leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs will gather in Nairobi for the 12th Sankalp Africa Summit, scheduled for February 26-27, 2025. The summit will spotlight…
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Joining Equity Leadership Program, KCSE Top Performers Share Inspiring Stories
Equity Group Foundation has announced the selection of 750 top secondary school graduates to its prestigious Equity Leaders Program (ELP).
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Toyota by CFAO to invest Ksh. 33 Million in the 2025 WRC Safari Rally
Toyota by CFAO has confirmed that it will invest Ksh. 33 million in the 2025 WRC Safari Rally which will take place in Naivasha next month. This marks the fifth consecutive year that CFAO Mobility Kenya has supported the rally as the…
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750 secondary school graduates join the Equity Leaders Program 2025
Equity Group Foundation (EGF) has announced the selection of 750 top secondary school graduates to its Equity Leaders Program (ELP). These students, who are joining the Pre-University Paid Internship program within the ELP, will embark on…
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Intreensic to provide training & certification in the payments sector in Africa
Intreensic has launched with a mission to bridge Africa’s payment and fintech talent gap, by equipping professionals and businesses with world-class payments expertise. Founded by Nkebet Mesele, a payments expert, Intreensic aims to…
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Electricity consumption hits new record high with a peak demand of 2,316 Megawatts
Electricity consumption has hit a new record high with a peak demand of 2,316 MW recorded on Wednesday, 12th February 2025. This demand is 12 MW higher than the previous peak of 2,304 MW recorded on 15th January 2025. Statistics from Kenya…
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Start saving with Lengo Digital Savings Plan & get Ksh. 500,000 life insurance
Old Mutual Kenya has announced the launch of its new Lengo Digital Savings plan, which allows customers to invest, manage, and monitor their savings. Lengo is designed to enhance savings, allowing customers to do so while enjoying the…
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Kenya’s Power Usage Hits Record High as Electricity Demand Soars
Kenya’s electricity consumption has soared to an all-time high of 2,316 megawatts, driven by rising demand across the country. This surge reflects growing investments in energy infrastructure and an expanding customer base. In a report…
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Chinese Heavy-Duty Construction Equipment Firm Opens Assembly Plant in Kenya
Global Chinese construction equipment company LiuGong Machinery has set up an assembly base in Kenya to act as the hub for its East African operations.
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Corporate governance structures to support business growth
Corporate governance forms the backbone of sustainable business operations and growth. By establishing a framework of accountability, transparency, and fairness, it ensures that businesses are managed ethically and strategically,…
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Kenya Power: Electricity Consumption Hits a New Record High
Electricity consumption has hit a new record high with a peak demand of 2,316 MW recorded on Wednesday, 12th February 2025. This demand is 12 MW higher than the previous peak of 2,304 MW recorded on 15th January 2025. Statistics from Kenya…
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Drastic Drop in House Prices Opens Doors for Home Buyers
Prices in Kenya’s housing market continued to decline towards the end of 2024, creating opportunities for potential homeowners while creating challenges for real estate developers.
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Tax Tribunal Upholds KRA’s Ksh114M Claim Against Nelson Havi
Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has suffered a major legal setback after losing a tax appeal worth over Sh100 million against the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). The Tax Appeal Tribunal dismissed Havi’s case, ruling…
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How to Leverage Content Marketing for Business Growth
How can content marketing help a business grow? The right plan brings in customers, builds trust, and increases sales. Good content keeps people interested and encourages them to act. Blog posts, videos, and social media updates can bring…
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Visa Value of Acceptance report reveals growth opportunities in digital payments
Visa the payments platform has announced the launch of a new report, ‘Value of Acceptance: Understanding the Digital Payment Landscape in Kenya. The report reveals growth opportunities for digital payments, particularly among small and…
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The Hub Karen Mall Goes Fully Romantic With Special Valentine’s Market
The Hub Karen is celebrating the season of love this year by hosting activities to set the mood for visitors and shoppers looking for romantic and family-friendly experiences this Valentine’s season. Among the activities lined up include…
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From Kenya, 25 Million Red Roses for Valentine’s Day
Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, has transported 1,600 tonnes of flowers, the equivalent of 25 million fresh-cut Kenyan red roses on its Nairobi-Doha and Liège routes in time for Valentine’s Day.
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CS Wahome: Deported Turkish Businessman Did Not Win Affordable Housing Tender
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has refuted claims that Turkish businessman Harun Aydin won a tender to construct affordable housing units in Kenya. Speaking on Wednesday, February 12, Wahome clarified that Aydin had submitted a bid…
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Safaricom Dividend Announcement Excites Investors
The board has retained Safaricom dividend at Ksh0.55 per share for the interim period, which translates to Ksh22.04 billion, despite facing a tough financial year.
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Safaricom shareholders to receive an interim dividend of Ksh. 0.55 per share
The Safaricom Board has today announced that it has approved the payment of an interim dividend of Ksh. 0.55 per ordinary share for the year ending 31st March 2025. The board resolved this at a meeting held on 12th February 2025, it was…
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VC program Madica invests $800k in 4 startups in Egypt, Morocco, Tanzania, and Tunisia
Madica has announced its latest round of investments in four tech-enabled startups which include Medikea, Motherbeing, Pixii Motors and ToumAI. Madica is a structured investment program designed for pre-seed stage startups in Africa. Each…
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