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Java House Africa has concluded its 25th anniversary celebrations with an art exhibition and competition for children aged 6-11. The initiative was designed to encourage creativity and support the arts, aligning with Java House’s core…
78 young women from Nairobi and Kiambu Counties have graduated from the PEPFAR/USAID-supported DREAMS Construction Skills Training program. The young women have completed plumbing and electrical skills training conducted by accredited…
TECNO has extended its partnership with UNHCR to support the latter’s global primary education program. The partnership, first established in 2020 education for African refugee children and young people. Over the past four years, the…
The Oppo Reno12 series is the newest entrant in the Kenyan smartphone market. The Chinese mobile manufacturer announced the series globally in June and launched two devices in Kenya on August 22. The Oppo Reno12 F 5G and the Oppo Reno12 5G…
Two Kenyans, Adel Balala and 2023 champion Dismas Indiza, tied for third place at this year’s Professional Open in the Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship. Zambia’s Dayne Jr Moore claimed his first title with a score of 281, three…
The Airtel Africa Foundation has launched the Airtel Africa Fellowship Program for undergraduate students at IIT Madras Zanzibar. The Fellowship aims to support deserving students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds enrolled in the…
Rolls-Royce, through its Power Systems division, has announced a partnership with Karimjee Group, to deliver advanced mtu power solutions across Tanzania. Under the partnership, Rolls-Royce will leverage Karimjee Group’s extensive market…
Offbeat is partnering with AVL to present the second edition of Offbeat sessions, an evening live music event featuring Chemutai Sage and Silayio on 28th September. Offbeat Sessions aims to celebrate their achievements and the powerful…
Sanlam Kenya and the Sanlam Foundation have partnered with the Gertrude’s Hospital Foundation (GHF) in an initiative to alleviate the plight of physically challenged children in Kenya, to the tune of Ksh. 5.6 million. This partnership has…
Twiva is the recipient of the Social Commerce Award presented at this year’s International Pacesetters Awards, held at the Argyle Grand Hotel in Nairobi. The International Pacesetters Awards are a globally renowned platform celebrating…
Visa has awarded Safaricom a Payment Facilitator Certificate, marking a significant milestone in their continued partnership. This enhanced collaboration aims to empower Safaricom’s merchant ecosystem by diversifying payment acceptance…
Bamburi Cement has formally confirmed receipt of a Ksh. 25.4 billion counter-offer from Savannah Clinker Ltd, a local building and construction solutions provider. Savannah Clinker is seeking to acquire up to 100% of Bamburi’s issued…
Over 320 golfers from different clubs in the country are expected to converge at the par 73 Ruiru Golf Course for the annual Legendary Golf Tournament this Saturday. The golfers will compete for prizes as organizers promise a fun-filled…
IFC has announced a financing package of up to USD 60 million in the equivalent of local currency funds to BPR Bank Rwanda. The financial package, which comprises up to USD 40 million, from IFC aims to drive growth and development in…
Paymob has announced a Ksh. 2.8 billion (USD 22 million) Series B extension round, taking the company’s total Series B funding to Ksh. 9.2 billion (USD 72 million). The funding round was led by EBRD Venture Capital, with participation from…
USAID, TradeMark Africa (TMA) have launched a Ksh. 65.5 million (USD 508,000) grant for private sector enterprises, in partnership with the East African Business Council (EABC). The partnership is expected to boost the trading potential of…
Rise, a Nigerian fintech company, has acquired Hisa, an investment startup in Kenya. The acquisition was approved by Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and gives Rise the green light to operate in Kenya. Post-acquisition, Hisa will…
Samsung Electronics has announced that seven models in its 2024 Neo QLED and QLED lineup have received the True Cinema Black and HDR Brightness Accuracy certifications from Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE). VDE is a German…
The Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) has ruled that withholding tax does not apply to management or professional fees paid to non-resident entities under the Kenya-France and Kenya-South Africa Double Tax Treaties (DTTs). The decision has been…
The Kenya financial markets have undergone a radical change over the years, largely propelled by the proliferation of online trading platforms. A digital transformation like this changes how investors access the stock market, bringing…
Over 1,300 youth across Kenya are expected to benefit from a comprehensive Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) scholarship program by M-PESA Foundation and the University of Embu. To qualify for the scholarships, one…
The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has on-boarded Syokinet Solutions, to activate 1.6Tbps data capacity on its fibre optic cable which runs from Mombasa to Nairobi. The new high-capacity fiber link is expected to bring fast gigabit internet…
Mama Money has announced the return of the Mama Money GhanaFest, taking place on Saturday, 14 September 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. The event, now in its 10th edition, will be headlined by King Paluta and Ofori Amponsah from Ghana.…
A rare 1928 Durant car made in America is the latest entry for the 2024 Africa Concours d’Elegance, entered by Sachit Shah. The Durant will be driven along the judging line in front of the main Nairobi Racecourse grandstand, and will…
