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Samsung Electronics has announced that several of its smart home appliances, including two series of robot vacuum cleaners and its Bespoke AI Refrigerators, have earned a new IoT security certification from TÜV Nord, a leading German…
Johnnie Walker has launched its newest variant, the Johnnie Walker Blonde, in Kenya as part of its global rollout. Crafted by expert whisky maker George Harper under the guidance of Johnnie Walker Master Blender Emma Walker, Johnnie Walker…
Kenyan gaming enthusiasts gathered on Saturday at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) for the 2025 Otamatsuri Gaming Convention. Otamatsuri is an annual anime, manga, and multi-entertainment convention. The event…
Stakeholder outreach to small businesses, regulators, lobby groups, and financial partners has unveiled significant opportunities for enhancing the resilience and sustainability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) during challenging…
The Aga Khan University (AKU) Medical College and four of its residency programmes have been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education International (ACGME-I). The residency programmes in Internal Medicine and…
Veteran radio presenter and media personality Cess Mutungi is set to host the two-part reunion of The Mommy Club NBO, which will stream on 29 August and 5 September 2025 on Showmax. The Mommy Club NBO just dropped its finale, concluding an…
The Bob Collymore Foundation (BCF) has announced the inaugural BC Jazz Lounge, which is part of the BC International Jazz Festival Series (BCIJF) series. The Lounge will feature the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.…
SBM Bank Kenya and Caetano Kenya have signed an agreement that will make it easier for individuals and businesses to acquire new vehicles and equipment through tailored financing solutions. Under the collaboration, SBM Bank will finance up…
The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has appointed Philip Edwine Anayo as a non-executive director for a two-year term, effective August 11, 2025. This move aims to leverage Anayo’s extensive experience in business and commerce to strengthen the…
Google has announced the launch of AI Mode in Search for users in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, introducing a new era of AI-powered search. AI Mode transforms how people interact with Search by allowing them to ask nuanced and…
Kenya and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their cooperation in supporting the local automotive industry to spur skills development, adoption of modern assembly technologies, and promotion of green mobility solutions.…
Visa and PEMANDU Associates have partnered to support governments in advancing government efficiency and better sectoral outcomes for their citizens, while also driving greater financial inclusion and improved access and quality of basic…
Safaricom has unveiled B-Live, an unlimited mobile internet option for heavy data customers to be able to use the Internet. Customers can now access non-stop browsing of 1 hour at Ksh. 20, 3 hours at Ksh. 50 and 6 hours at Ksh. 150. “We…
Britam General Insurance has launched an Electric Vehicle (EV) insurance cover in Kenya, designed to support the country’s growing shift to green mobility. The product is tailored for both fully electric and hybrid vehicles. According to…
Standard Bank Group has announced that it has appointed Joshua Oigara as Regional Chief Executive (RCE) for East Africa. His appointment will take effect on September 1, 2025. He will continue to serve as Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank…
Team Europe, under the European Union’s Global Gateway strategy, has committed to a significant investment in Kenya’s renewable energy sector. At a ceremony in Nairobi, two key financing agreements were signed to support the country’s…
IFC has unveiled two initiatives to address gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in workplaces around the globe. The initiatives are the Gender Based Violence Center of Expertise and the Respect@Work Program. These initiatives aim…
Proto Energy Limited announced today that its sustainability efforts have resulted in a saving of 7,085.76 tonnes of CO2 in the first half of 2025. This significant reduction, detailed in the company’s latest Sustainability Report, is…
Zipline has called for a national supply chain framework that will accelerate equitable health access for communities across Kenya by strengthening last-mile delivery and improving resilience. The call came during a high-level side event…
NCBA has announced the opening of registration for its second international business trip to China. This marks the fourth international business trip for its Commercial, and Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) customers, designed to connect…
The African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI), Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), and Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI) co-hosted a high-level side event on the margins of the Ninth Tokyo International…
A new body, the Association of Shariah Compliant Services Providers of Kenya, was launched on the sidelines of the 2025 Absa Annual Islamic Conference in Nairobi. The association aims to advocate for and demystify Islamic finance as a…
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has announced that it launched a new Shariah compliant account designed to empower women entrepreneurs with financial independence and business growth. Dubbed the La Riba Sultanah account, it is designed to help…
The High Court in Nairobi has ruled against a petition that sought to force mobile operators Safaricom and Airtel to directly pay musicians for their callback tunes, such as Skiza Tunes and Hello tunes. The case was filed by Justus Ngemu…
