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Bolt has launched a new initiative that will see the ride hailing company raise Ksh. 10 million to support flood victims in Kenya. The company is partnering with Kenya Red Cross in the initiative. Bolt has created a new category on its…
Old Mutual Group and its subsidiary, Faulu Microfinance Bank, have provided humanitarian aid to flood victims in Nyeri. The company took part in an exercise targeting 500 families in Nyeri County affected by floods. The support program…
Today, May 13th, is World Cocktail Day, a global celebration of the art of mixed drinks and the talented bartenders who create them. Whether you are a seasoned cocktail lover or a curious newcomer, today is the perfect day to explore the…
Jambojet has launched the Jambojet Sustainability Challenge in the annual Kitenge Fashion Festival. With winners being awarded up to ksh.400,000 plus return trips to any destination of choice. Entries in the challenge repurposed old…
East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL) launched its national consumer promotion dubbed Tujengane in April. The 12 week campaign will run from April to June 2024 and will reward and celebrate consumers by providing them with exciting…
Equity Group Holdings has announced that it has recorded a strong Ksh. 16 billion profit after tax for the period ended 31st March 2024. This is a 25% growth to the Ksh. 12.8 billion the company reported in a similar period last year. This…
The MPESA Foundation has invested Ksh. 77 million towards free medical camps across twelve counties. The investment is a continuation of a series of medical camps that the Foundation has been holding across the country in partnership with…
Introversion is a natural personality trait characterized by a preference for solitary activities and a tendency to avoid social gatherings. Introversion may not be a problem as a trait; however, a child may struggle with socializing. This…
The 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) took place on Saturday, 11 May 2024 at Eko hotels and suites in Nigeria. The awards are organized by MultiChoice Africa and they celebrate the best in TV and film in…
Kenya is grappling with one of the worst flooding disasters in its recent history. The past weeks have seen catastrophic floods and mudslides tear through the country, leaving a trail of devastation. Sadly, 228 lives have been lost to date…
African Banker magazine has announced the shortlist of nominees for this year’s edition of its African Banker Awards. The Awards aim to recognize individuals and organisations driving Africa’s rapidly transforming financial services…
Qualcomm has announced the shortlisted startups for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2024, from an application pool of about 250 startups from 30 countries. Four out of the 10 shortlisted startups are from Kenya. These are Aurora Health, CropScan,…
Showmax announced in March last year that they would launch a new platform for its streaming service in Africa. This was after Showmax’s parent company, MultiChoice, Comcast’s NBCUniversal and Sky announced a joint streaming venture. The…
Ethiopia’s Berhan Bank has partnered with Mastercard to launch a co-branded pre-paid card designed to revolutionize online international transactions. The partnership aims to cater to the growing needs of international travelers and…
Human Mobile Devices (HMD), the manufacturer of Nokia phones, has announced the comeback of the iconic Nokia 3210. This mobile phone was a defining piece of technology for an entire generation, and now, 25 years later, users will have the…
Safaricom PLC has today announced that it has posted a Ksh. 42 billion net profit for the year ended March 31, 2024. This is a reduction from the Ksh. 52 billion the company posted in a similar period last year. Total revenue for the…
Mi Vida Homes, a residential homes developer, has announced that Amaiya, a mid-market apartment complex situated within the Garden City Development, is 70% pre-sold. The project is the second phase of the Developer’s pioneer project at…
KRA has announced a collaboration with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) to jointly engage SMEs, in a bid to enhance tax compliance. The partnership is viewed as a significant step towards fostering a culture of…
Mega Ball Demo is a computerized rendition of the well-known live casino game Mega Ball, which combines aspects of bingo and the lottery. Players enjoy the game without risking any real money in the demo version. As the term suggests, the…
Soil serves as the foundation of life on our planet, yet the demands humans place on this vital resource are rapidly approaching critical thresholds. The cost of land degradation due to poor soil health is estimated to be between USD 850…
As former UN and current African Union Food Systems Envoys, we have firsthand experience of the complex challenges confronting Africa’s food systems. Despite the continent’s abundant natural resources, it continues to struggle with food…
The Government of Kenya has taken an important step,by recognizing ID vetting as discriminatory and acknowledging changes are needed to align the ID registration system with the Constitution. However, the government risks replicating the…
Netflix recently hosted the premiere of the third season of Bridgerton in Johannesburg, South Africa. This highly anticipated third season of Bridgerton tells a regal story of triumph, rebirth and boldness. The new season will premiere…
Google has announced Jacaranda Health and EIDU as the two beneficiaries from Africa to join the first Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI Cohort. The two startups were selected from a pool of 21 applications from across Africa. The…
