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African streaming platform, Showmax, has announced that it has appointed Emma Gichonge as its General Manager for East Africa. She is the first ever General Manager: Operations for East Africa. “Driven by a strong partnership between the…
Absa Bank has opened its newest branch at the BBS Mall, one of Kenya’s largest shopping malls located in the commercial area of Eastleigh, Nairobi. Whereas this branch will serve all customers in the area, it also becomes Absa’s flagship…
Kenya Airways has reintroduced nonstop flights to Mogadishu, Somalia. The thrice-weekly flights will bring about greater convenience of nonstop travel, focusing on reduced travel time and enhanced accessibility between Nairobi and…
Tusker Cider partnered with Mawimbi Seafood Restaurant treated its patrons to an exquisite fine dining experience on Valentine’s Day. The experience, a collaboration of Mawimbi’s “Indecent Proposal” and Tusker Ciders’ “Cheers to our real…
Showmax has announced that the Showmax Original TV series Single Kiasi is coming back to the streaming platform for a third season on March 5. New episodes will be released every Tuesday. Launched in 2022 as the third Showmax Original in…
Visa hosted its inaugural Africa Fintech Accelerator program’s demo day yesterday at the Sankara Hotel in Nairobi. The demo day featured a showcase of innovations and pitches from fintech startups that were part of the first cohort of the…
Absa Bank has announced that it will be sponsoring the upcoming 2024 Magical Kenya Open (MKO) tournament to the tune of a KES 75 million. This makes it the tournament’s official presenting partner. As part of this sponsorship, KES 55…
It is the month of love and the East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has lined up a show for lovers, through its gin brand, Gordon’s Gin. The Gordon’s Fun Fair Uncoupled Edition is slated for this Saturday, 17th February 2024. The event…
Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital has launched the third edition of its annual cancer walk event which raises funds for expanding the early diagnosis and treatment of cancer in children. The walk will be held on March 17, 2024 and is part of…
Guinness has introduced a new innovation in Kenya, the Guinness ProServe, that pours the beer in an expert way delivering a better drinking experience for customers. The Guinness ProServe system is a battery powered machine that pours the…
Safaricom has sponsors four lady golfers to the Magical Kenya Ladies Open. The a tournament included in the Ladies European Tour and organized by U.COM Event. The four include Margaret Njoki and Aisha Duba from Golf Park in the senior…
Alcoholic Beverages Association of Kenya (ABAK) and the Bar, Hotel and Liquor Traders Association (BAHLITA) have called on the National and County governments to involve all players in the sector in the formulation of policies and laws to…
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 13 Series in the Kenyan market. The series features Note 13 Pro+ 5G, Note 13 Pro and Note 13. With significant upgrades to camera system, design, display and processor, Redmi Note 13 Series continues to…
The feature film, Sleeping Negro, is showing at Unseen Cinema this February in honour of Black History Month. The screening is a partnership between Unseen Cinema and Sudu Connexion with three arthouse African titles showing in the first…
LG has announced the successful culmination of its ‘Smile with LG’ campaign which raised a total of Kshs6 million to benefit community projects. The campaign, which ran from November to December 2023, showcased LG’s commitment to making a…
In the world of investing, precious metals have long been a popular choice for those seeking stability and diversification. Gold, silver, platinum, and palladium are considered valuable assets that can act as a hedge against inflation and…
Zenith Bank has closed on a commercial financing deal for Ibom Air’s first A220 delivered in November 2023. This historic collaboration also represents the bank’s commitment for aircraft financing. The agreement between Ibom Air and Zenith…
Health tech company, VIEBEG Technologies, is helping to expand access to affordable healthcare in Central and East Africa by aiding healthcare facilities in procuring supplies in real time. The company uses artificial intelligence (AI) to…
The Old Mutual Group has today launched the first ever Old Mutual Financial Services Monitor (OMFSM), a study that provides comprehensive insights into the Kenyan financial landscape. The OMFSM is designed to offer a holistic understanding…
Makini Schools has announced the rollout of ADvLEARN an innovative digital learning tool that uses adaptive learning technology to enhance learning outcomes. Makini Schools is part of the ADvTECH Group. ADvLEARN offers a personalized…
Kijana Educational Empowerment Initiative has won three awards in the 3rd Annual Anthem Awards. It is organized by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS). Kijana Educational Empowerment Initiative is an NGO that…
Privacy is a growing concern for technology consumers worldwide. While there was a time when that may not have been the case for countries like Nigeria and Kenya, that’s no longer the reality. As connectivity becomes more affordable and…
The Underdog Tech Award has announced the shortlist for the 2024 awards and two innovators, Amos Muthoni Kimani and Royford Mutegi have made the cut. The Underdog Tech Award is a new global prize for tech startup founders outside major…
Danish biotechnology firm Novozymes has announced that it has successfully concluded its merger with Chr. Hansen. The company expanded its East Africa presence in 2019 with the opening of its Nairobi office. The company provides market…
