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OpenAI launches affordable ChatGPT Go plan in Africa
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OpenAI launches affordable ChatGPT Go plan in Africa

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Go, a new, more affordable subscription plan priced at approximately US$5.00 per month. The rollout across Africa, including its most active user nation, Kenya, positions the plan as a critical bridge between…

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Kenya Airways is the official airline partner for Safari Sevens 2025
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Kenya Airways is the official airline partner for Safari Sevens 2025

In the world of sport, Kenya Airways (KQ) has cemented a new partnership with the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU), officially becoming the airline partner for the 27th edition of the Safari Sevens rugby tournament in 2025. Speaking at the launch,…

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Riina-Riikka Heikka appointed as new Finland ambassador to Kenya
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Riina-Riikka Heikka appointed as new Finland ambassador to Kenya

Riina-Riikka Heikka has been appointed as the new Head of Mission/ambassador at Finland’s Embassy in Nairobi, a significant development for diplomatic relations between Finland and Kenya. Her term is set to begin on August 1, 2025. She…

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Gilbey’s Gin hosts cocktail masterclass at Geco Café
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Gilbey’s Gin hosts cocktail masterclass at Geco Café

Gilbey’s Gin recently hosted an exclusive cocktail masterclass at the Geco Café, transformed for one night into The Gin Room. The masterclass was hosted in collaboration with Rusty Nail Bar. The event brought together a mix of Gilbey’s…

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Bamburi Cement to donate foodstuff to 5,000 families during Ramadhan
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Bamburi Cement to donate foodstuff to 5,000 families during Ramadhan

Bamburi Cement Plc has announced that it will donate foodstuffs to 5,000 families in the Holy Month of Ramadhan. The Bamburi Cement Food Drive Initiative has kicked-off by providing an assortment of food stuff to 4000 families in Mombasa…

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Visa report explores Kenya’s digital payment growth and SME adoption
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Visa report explores Kenya’s digital payment growth and SME adoption

Advances in technology have meant that more and more people are slowly but surely embracing digital payments due to the convenience that it brings. As a matter of fact, nowadays, it is easy to find yourself leaving the house without any…

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Visa launches Tap to Add Card in East Africa
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Visa launches Tap to Add Card in East Africa

Visa has announced the launch of Tap to Add Card in East Africa. This feature allows Visa cardholders to add their Visa contactless cards to digital wallets with a simple tap on their mobile device. Tap to Add Card eliminates the…

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The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is now available in the Kenyan market
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The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is now available in the Kenyan market

Samsung has announced that the Galaxy S25 series in now available in the Kenyan market. The One UI 7, Gemini is also officially available at launch in 46 languages making it easier than ever to perform seamless interactions across Samsung…

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Comedy series Bwana Chairman premieres on Maisha Magic Plus
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Comedy series Bwana Chairman premieres on Maisha Magic Plus

Kenyan comedy series Bwana Chairman has premiered on Maisha Magic Plus this festive season yesterday Sunday, 15 December at 8pm. The comedy TV show is from the creators of Njoro wa Uba. Bwana Chairman takes viewers to the idyllic…

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James Kombo on the making of 4Play the adult drama on Showmax
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James Kombo on the making of 4Play the adult drama on Showmax

James Draka Kombo has been a prominent figure in the TV industry for the past 16 years. James is a former player for AFC Leopards who has contributed to numerous renowned projects, including Sense 8, Sumu la Penzi, Wash and Set, Pepeta and…

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Family Bank appoints Lazarus Muema as the new Board Chair
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Family Bank appoints Lazarus Muema as the new Board Chair

The Family Bank Board of Directors has appointed Lazarus Muema as the new Chairman following regulatory approval. Mr. Muema joined the Family Bank Board in 2017 and has been serving as a Non-Executive Director for the last seven years.…

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