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The Hub Karen has officially opened Hub Park, which is the largest indoor play area in East Africa. The park spans an impressive 3,200 square meters and is designed to offer a thrilling, interactive experience for both children and adults…
Agilitee has announced the appointment of Mr. Thomas Ong Han Leong to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Thomas, who is the chairman and founder of Biz Africa Pte Ltd, established the company in Singapore in 2017 after nearly…
Human Mobile Devices has officially announced the launch of the HMD Fusion smartphone in the Kenyan market. The device will retail at KES 34,499 and is available in black. The HMD Fusion features a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor paired with…
Mastercard Foundation in partnership with iHUB is calling out for applications for the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Kenya. The 2024 cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Kenya…
The Earthshot Prize (TEP) has announced that it is now accepting applications for the 2025 cohort. MultiChoice will be the official Africa nominator for TEP once again. The Earthshot Prize seeks innovative solutions across five critical…
James Draka Kombo has been a prominent figure in the TV industry for the past 16 years. James is a former player for AFC Leopards who has contributed to numerous renowned projects, including Sense 8, Sumu la Penzi, Wash and Set, Pepeta and…
Absa Bank has opened a new branch in Kamakis, Kiambu County, this is in a bis to strategically position itself to serve the banking needs of this emerging town and its surrounding communities. The new branch is a vital part of the Bank’s…
KCB Group has posted a Ksh. 45.8 billion in net profit for the first nine months of the year. This represents a 49% growth from KShs.30.7 billion posted a similar period last year. The rise in profitability was due to a 22% rise in total…
With the prevailing tough economic conditions, Youth unemployment in Kenya has risen to an estimated at 12.23%. This is according to a World Bank report that was released last year. This is pretty high as compared to our neighbors Uganda…
Equity Bank has reduced in interest rates on all new and existing Kenya Shilling-denominated credit facilities. This follows the recent decision by the Central Bank of Kenya’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to cut the Central Bank Rate…
Jiji has kicked off Black Friday with discounts of up to 85% across all categories. The deals promise an unmatched shopping experience for buyers. Jiji has teamed up with verified sellers to bring shoppers the best prices of the season.…
Absa Bank Kenya hosted entrepreneurs, industry experts and key stakeholders for a business club forum in Eldoret. This was in a bid to empower them to build resilience in business communities in uncertain times. The forum concluded the…
Showmax will premiere 4 Play, an 18-rated adult drama on 21 November. The drama follows four men who, despite their chaotic personal lives, find friendship, love and perseverance in Nairobi’s concrete jungle. Set to premiere on Showmax on…
Safaricom Foundation has announced the kickoff the handover of the Shine Kenya Shinda Mamilii Kama Bingwa Community projects in Machakos and Kitui Counties. These community projects are championed by the community heroes who won the weekly…
Equity Group has partnered and DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, the German Development Finance Institution (DEG), to launch of the German Desk for the East African market. The German Desk is part of Equity…
Equity Group Profit after Tax for the third quarter has risen by 13% to hit Kshs.40.9 billion as compared to Ksh. 36.2 Billion that was realized in a similar period in 2023. The rise in profitability was due to a 13% rise in interest…
M-Pesa Foundation handed over an upgraded Kametho Primary School in Siaya County and broke ground on an extensive development project at Ober Primary School in Homa Bay County. The KES 75 million projects are part of the Foundation’s…
Safaricom has announced the launch its Christmas Festive campaign dubbed ‘Sambaza Furaha’ to reward and celebrate its customers across the country. The five-week campaign seeks to celebrate the festive season by rewarding its customers…
Absa Bank Kenya hosted 200 business leaders in Kisumu for a Business Club Forum as part of the Bank’s Western Kenya Caravan. The forum concluded the week’s activities across the region with other engagements held to empower Small and Media…
Keep It Cool, a Kenyan startup dedicated to sustainable innovation, has been named one of the five winners of the prestigious 2024 Earthshot Prize. This honor includes a Ksh. 166 million award to help further the impact of Keep It Cool’s…
The Family Bank Board of Directors has appointed Lazarus Muema as the new Chairman following regulatory approval. Mr. Muema joined the Family Bank Board in 2017 and has been serving as a Non-Executive Director for the last seven years.…
Safaricom has announced that it has posted Ksh. 10 billion net profit for the half year period ended September 30, 2024. This is a major reduction from the Ksh. 27 billion the company posted for a similar period in 2023. Kenyan unit…
Nike has announced partnership with Rescue.co to provide emergency medical and rescue services for all of the brand’s athletes in Kenya. This new safety measure responds to the urgent need for additional support for Kenyan athletes,…
The Tusker Oktobafest concluded with an exhilarating finale, uniting beer enthusiasts across Kenya in a month-long celebration of Kenyan beer, music and culture. This year’s festival expanded across multiple regions, from Western Kenya to…
