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CA bans 21 mobile phone brands in Kenya
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CA bans 21 mobile phone brands in Kenya

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has issued a stern warning to consumers and electronic retailers following the official banning of 21 mobile phone brands from the Kenyan market. Some of the banned mobile phone brands include…

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Coca-Cola HBC is in advanced plans to acquire CCBA at $3.4 Billion
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Coca-Cola HBC is in advanced plans to acquire CCBA at $3.4 Billion

Coca-Cola HBC AG has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority 75% stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA). The deal, valued at approximately $3.4 billion (Ksh. 438 billion) on a total equity basis, is set to transform the…

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EABC appoints trade expert Ahmed Farah as new Executive Director
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EABC appoints trade expert Ahmed Farah as new Executive Director

The Board of the East African Business Council (EABC) has officially announced the appointment of Ahmed Farah as its new Executive Director. With over 20 years of leadership experience, Farah is a recognized authority on trade and…

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Sun King launches the EZ 1, its first made in Kenya smartphone
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Sun King launches the EZ 1, its first made in Kenya smartphone

Sun King has pivoted into the mobile market with the launch of its first-ever branded smartphone, the EZ 1. It is designed specifically for the Kenyan market and assembled at Sun King’s new local manufacturing facility. It is available via…

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KCB & Visa join forces to bridge the financing gap for Kenyan SMEs
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KCB & Visa join forces to bridge the financing gap for Kenyan SMEs

KCB Bank Kenya and Visa have officially launched a specialized Business Credit Card solution. The partnership aims to provide Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with the financial flexibility and digital tools necessary to navigate a…

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KPC Foundation launches the INUKA Vocational Youth Empowerment Program
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KPC Foundation launches the INUKA Vocational Youth Empowerment Program

The Kenya Pipeline Company Foundation (KPC Foundation) has officially launched the INUKA Vocational Youth Empowerment Program. This initiative is an expansion of the Foundation’s flagship INUKA Scholarship program. The inaugural cohort…

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Sitoyo Lopokoiyit exits M-PESA Africa for CEO role at Absa Group
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Sitoyo Lopokoiyit exits M-PESA Africa for CEO role at Absa Group

Absa Group has announced a series of high-level executive appointments aimed at deepening leadership bench strength and driving customer-led growth. Chief among these changes is the appointment of Sitoyo Lopokoiyit as the new Chief…

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All you need to know about the Magical Kenya Open 2026
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All you need to know about the Magical Kenya Open 2026

The 2026 Magical Kenya Open (MKO 2026) golf tournament will tee off from February 19 to 22, 2026. Returning to Karen Country Club for the first time since 2021, the 57th edition of this DP World Tour event is backed by a surge of corporate…

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Rushlake Media’s TidPix channel launches on VIDAA
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Rushlake Media’s TidPix channel launches on VIDAA

Rushlake Media has announced the launch of its FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) channel, TidPix, on the VIDAA smart TV operating system. VIDAA is the platform powering Hisense Smart TVs and over 400 other brands. The partnership marks…

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Safaricom invests Ksh. 10M in HSBC SVNS 2 Rugby Sevens Tournament
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Safaricom invests Ksh. 10M in HSBC SVNS 2 Rugby Sevens Tournament

Safaricom, through its flagship mobile money brand M-PESA, has announced a Ksh. 10 million sponsorship for the upcoming HSBC SVNS 2 Rugby Sevens Tournament. The international showpiece is set to take place at the Nyayo National Stadium on…

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Old Mutual & Agencify partner to digitize insurance in Kenya
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Old Mutual & Agencify partner to digitize insurance in Kenya

Old Mutual has announced a strategic partnership with Agencify to automate and scale insurance in Kenya. By integrating Agencify’s technology, Old Mutual intends to empower independent agents, streamline operational workflows, and…

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