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Cocktail Runs with Rono hosts second networking event in Nairobi
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Cocktail Runs with Rono hosts second networking event in Nairobi

The second edition of Cocktail Runs with Rono was held at Mageuzi Hub, drawing over 40 participants from a wide range of careers and fitness backgrounds. The event is designed to blend fitness, networking, and inspiration, and is quickly…

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Africa Fintech Summit is happening on 4-6 Sept in Nairobi
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Africa Fintech Summit is happening on 4-6 Sept in Nairobi

Kenya is hosting this year’s edition of the Africa Fintech Summit from September 4th to 6th at the J.W. Marriott in Nairobi. The Summit will bring together African and global Africa-focused fintech stakeholders for growth-enabling…

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Old Mutual reports Ksh. 327M net profit for H1 2024
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Old Mutual reports Ksh. 327M net profit for H1 2024

Old Mutual Group has announced that it has posted a profit after tax of Ksh. 327 million for the first half of 2024. This is a significant turnaround from the Ksh. 195 million loss reported during the similar period in 2023. Some of the…

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HMD & Mattel unveil the HMD Barbie phone in the Kenyan market
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HMD & Mattel unveil the HMD Barbie phone in the Kenyan market

Human Mobile Devices (HMD) has officially launched the HMD Barbie phone in Kenya. The retro flip phone was launched in collaboration with Mattel and offers a perfect accessory for those looking to unplug from their smartphones and embrace…

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Jubilee Live Free Race cycling competition is back on September 29
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Jubilee Live Free Race cycling competition is back on September 29

Jubilee Insurance has announced the launch of the third edition of the Jubilee Live Free Race powered by GNBR. The race was launched in collaboration with Grand Nairobi Bike Race and is slated for 29th September this year in Nairobi.…

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Wasoko & MaxAB announce official completion of their merger
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Wasoko & MaxAB announce official completion of their merger

African B2B e-commerce firms Wasoko and MaxAB have completed their merger following the signing of preliminary terms in Q4 2023. The deal was conducted as an all-stock transaction and establishes a platform for communities across Africa to…

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Applications for Ksh. 11M Sber AI Journey contest are now open
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Applications for Ksh. 11M Sber AI Journey contest are now open

Sber has opened registration for its AI Journey (AIJ) contest, an international online artificial intelligence competition. This year, the prize fund of the event held by Sber and the AIRI Institute will be Ksh. 11.9 million (USD 92,300).…

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TechCabal sets second Moonshot conference for 9-10 October in Lagos
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TechCabal sets second Moonshot conference for 9-10 October in Lagos

TechCabal has announced the launch of its second annual Moonshot by TechCabal conference, to be held on 9th to 10th October, at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. The event will feature keynote sessions from tech leaders such as…

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Benga artist Udulele releases new single ‘Ugali Disco’
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Benga artist Udulele releases new single ‘Ugali Disco’

Kenyan Benga artist Udulele has collaborated with Umoja, Muhonja, Steve Biko, and Michael Ongaro to release a new single titled Ugali Disco. The song encourages listeners to reward themselves with a delicious treat after a tough time.…

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Rockey Africa & CBA launch basketball tournament in Kawangware
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Rockey Africa & CBA launch basketball tournament in Kawangware

Rockey Africa Foundation recently partnered with Crossover Basketball Ambassadors (CBA), a non-profit Christian ministry, to sponsor a local basketball tournament. The launch of the tournament is an initiative to combat crime and social…

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Bolt increases fares on its platform by 10%
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Bolt increases fares on its platform by 10%

Bolt has announced a 10% increase in base fares across all its ride categories. Following the announcement, all rides booked through the Bolt platform will reflect a 10% increase in the base fare. For instance, the base fare for the…

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Absa KOMA Program; Enabling SMEs to build sustainable businesses
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Absa KOMA Program; Enabling SMEs to build sustainable businesses

In Kenya, statistics indicate that over 70% of businesses fail within the first three years. This translates to a about 23.3 percent per year attrition on the initial investment which is quite high. As a small business owner, I can attest…

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Average loan rates for Kenyan banks for July 2024
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Average loan rates for Kenyan banks for July 2024

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has released the weighted average loan rates for various commercial banks as of July 2024. The loan data provides a snapshot of the lending environment for individuals and businesses across different banks…

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Safaricom appoints James Ludlow as director replacing Francesco Bianco
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Safaricom appoints James Ludlow as director replacing Francesco Bianco

Safaricom has announced the appointment of James Ludlow as a non-executive director, effective 28 August 2024, for a period of one year. Ludlow replaces Francesco Bianco who exited the board earlier this month. Ory Okolloh also exited the…

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OPPO Reno12 series AI features are a game changer
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OPPO Reno12 series AI features are a game changer

Smartphone manufacturer Oppo recently launched its newest flagship, the Oppo Reno12 series in Kenya. The company launched two variants in the series i.e. the Oppo Reno12 5G and the Oppo Reno12 F. Both devices feature a host of generative…

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