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KRA pledges to support trade between Kenya and Japan
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KRA pledges to support trade between Kenya and Japan

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has pledged support for Kenya’s partnership with Japan to create a conducive environment for Japanese investors in the country. Speaking during a meeting with the Ambassador of Japan to Kenya, H.E Okaniwa Ken,…

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Nairobi Festival calls for auditions for performers at the festival
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Nairobi Festival calls for auditions for performers at the festival

The Nairobi Festival Organising Committee has announced calls for auditions from Nairobi residents as it gears up for the second edition of the Nairobi Festival. The event which is a flagship of The Governor of Nairobi City County, HE…

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Airtel Money reduces its paybill & wallet to bank charges
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Airtel Money reduces its paybill & wallet to bank charges

Airtel Money, a mobile money services provider in Kenya, has reduced its PayBill, bulk payment and wallet to bank charges. This is an effort to drive affordability for its customers. In the new changes Airtel Money’s Paybill and Wallet to…

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800 workers start operations at the CCI Global call centre in Tatu City
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800 workers start operations at the CCI Global call centre in Tatu City

The first 800 workers at CCI Global call centre at Tatu City have moved into a bespoke 5,000-seat facility, the largest in the region. CCI’s expansion to Tatu City is spurred by global demand for Kenya’s talent in high-growth areas such as…

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Kenya Airways resumes 5 weekly flights to Bangkok
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Kenya Airways resumes 5 weekly flights to Bangkok

National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced the resumption of flights to Bangkok starting 21 November 2023 operating the route five times per week. The route was launched in 2003 and suspended in 2020 due to the global Covid-19…

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Kenya’s Chef Maliha sets sights on cooking Guinness World Record
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Kenya’s Chef Maliha sets sights on cooking Guinness World Record

Kenyan culinary star, Maliha Mohammed, is gearing up for a groundbreaking attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest solo cooking session. With the clock at 245pm EAT reading 140 hours of cooking, Chef Maliha vowed to push…

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Hemingways Collection announces expansion plans into new markets
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Hemingways Collection announces expansion plans into new markets

Luxury boutique hotel brand, Hemingways Collection, has announced plans to expand into new markets and continued investments in existing properties to enhance guest experience. Speaking during celebrations to mark ten years of Hemingways…

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Adelle Onyango appointed to the Baraza Media Lab Board of Directors
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Adelle Onyango appointed to the Baraza Media Lab Board of Directors

Legally Clueless Africa founder, Adelle Onyango, has recently been appointed to the Baraza Media Lab board of directors. This marks her growing influence in the changing media landscape of Africa. Speaking on this appointment Adelle…

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The African School of Economics to open campus in Zanzibar
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The African School of Economics to open campus in Zanzibar

The African School of Economics (ASE) has officially announced its expansion to Zanzibar. It marks the university’s first location in East Africa, with plans for a campus for African students and world-class faculty. In partnership with…

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KESRA records highest number of graduates in customs & tax Courses
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KESRA records highest number of graduates in customs & tax Courses

The Kenya School of Revenue Administration (KESRA) has awarded 1,015 graduates with certificates and diplomas in Customs and Tax Administration courses. The graduates were awarded during KESRA’s 20th graduation ceremony held at the Bomas…

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Showmax reveals fresh new brand identity ahead of February relaunch
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Showmax reveals fresh new brand identity ahead of February relaunch

Eight years after entering the streaming market in Africa, Showmax is gearing up for its biggest year yet. The African streaming service is relaunching in February 2024 with a brand-new look, new app, and entirely new product suite. This…

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UNDP & World Bank support foreign investment in Kenya
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UNDP & World Bank support foreign investment in Kenya

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), World Bank and Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) have today announced a new partnership to develop and implement an Investment Facilitation Framework and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)…

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vivo V29 5G officially launched in Kenya
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vivo V29 5G officially launched in Kenya

vivo has announced that it has launched the latest addition to its flagship V Series, the V29 5G smartphone. The vivo V29 5G smartphone is now available for purchase in Kenya at a recommended retail price (RRP) of Ksh. 64,999. The…

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Xaidi App launched to empower special needs children & their families
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Xaidi App launched to empower special needs children & their families

iZola has launched Xaidi App, a new digital health helper that seeks to empower special needs children and their families. It will enable them to navigate their day-to-day life challenges and opportunities in their healthcare journey. The…

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Cellulant expands MENA operations with new Egypt payment licenses
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Cellulant expands MENA operations with new Egypt payment licenses

Payments fintech company Cellulant has announced that it has obtained the initial approval as a Payment Service Provider and Payment Facilitator in Egypt. With its collections and disbursement payment solutions, Cellulant will enable…

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