Kenyans have warmed up to realme products a few months after setting foot in the Kenyan market. The world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand has broken a record in Kenya as among …
2020
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Global technology and smartphone company, OPPO, has collaborated with the region’s leading media conglomerate, to bring to the Middle East The Masked Singer: Inta Min? – the Arabic version of …
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Kenya’s agriculture has beaten the odds of a difficult 2020 to end on a high, having registered one of the best growth trajectories across key segments in a long time. …
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German RPA provider Servicetrace and Kenyan African Elite Group – Tech signed a training services agreement which is aimed at the development and job creation to tackle the most pressing …
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CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) are collaborating on a new long-term initiative to showcase, empower and tell the stories of emerging and expanding businesses – known …
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InvestmentLifestyle
ABC Insurance Brokers Partners With Prudential Insurance To Offer Life Insurance
ABC Insurance Brokers, a part of the ABC Bank & Group, has partnered with Prudential Insurance to offer customers the ABC Kwaheri Plan, a life insurance cover payable in the event of …
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Christmas is nigh, and for some people, the festive season may be the only time of the year they get together and spend time with family. The holiday is filled …
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Del Monte Kenya Limited (DMKL) recently presented 21 employees with long service awards in recognition of their commitment, loyalty, exceptional service, an invaluable contribution to the growth of Kenya’s most …
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BAT’s US Biotech arm, Kentucky BioProcessing (KBP) today announced plans to commence a Phase I, the first-time-in-human study of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate following approval of its Investigational New Drug …
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Amidst calls for social distancing and avoiding the use of cash owing to curb the spread of Covid-19, the Government has moved to charge Kenyans for opting for safer online …
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Non – Governmental Organization, Centre for Domestic Training and Development (CDTD) that works towards better human rights and employment for domestic workers has today launched an application to help Kenyans …
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Suzuki at Toyota Kenya has rolled out great discounts on four Suzuki models to enable Kenyans to “ride home for Christmas in style” as they visit family and friends. This …
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As the festive mood begins to set in, and as people around the world look forward to saying goodbye to the troubling 2020, Boomerang is set to keep children glued on …
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The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has upgraded its Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) System at a cost of 198.9 million shillings to ensure the timely flow of Aeronautical Information necessary …
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The gaming industry’s evolution has been among the most rapid shifts in any form of entertainment and is one of the most profitable in the entertainment industry globally with a …
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TechnoServe is set to host the 4th Virtual Micro Retail Stakeholder Forum to cement the significance of Micro and Small Businesses in the emerging economies in Sub-Saharan Africa. In partnership …
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The unrelenting ravage of the Covid-19 pandemic in the country is causing untold suffering to various sectors of the economy. The construction industry has not been left behind as many …
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Johnnie Walker brand has turned 200 years, cementing itself as one of the longest brands that have maintained the label and taste. The first bottle of Johnnie Walker was sold …
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EntrepreneurshipInvestment
TechnoServe To Host Micro-retail Stakeholders’ Forum On Digital Solutions In Africa
TechnoServe, in partnership with the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE), is hosting its 4th Virtual Micro Retail Stakeholder Forum on 9th December with the theme Adopting Digital Solutions to Overcome Key Micro-Retail …
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BIC, the country’s leading stationery brand, has partnered with family-focused digital content creators, The Green Calabash and Yummy Mummy, for the latest kids campaign, “Inspire Kids’ Creativity with BIC Kids”. …
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An unprecedented leak of internal Chinese documents to CNN reveals for the first time what China knew in the opening weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, but did not tell the …
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BIC, the country’s leading stationery brand, launched a new campaign to help educate and promote social distancing for kids. The newly launched “Inspire Kids’ Creativity with BIC Kids” campaign features …
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Everyone wants to reduce the approximately 30,000 annual tobacco-related deaths in Kenya; so it’s especially disappointing to see the nay-sayers undermining our best opportunity to do just that. Tobacco harm …
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BAT Kenya has received the 2020 CIO100 Green Edge Award recognizing it as the top company in technology-driven sustainable manufacturing in East Africa. The award comes hot on the heels …
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Revenue Authority (KRA) held an online session to enlighten Kenyans on the implementation of the Digital Services Tax (DST), leaving participants with more questions than answers. The DST is expected …
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KENYA is falling behind the rest of the world in the battle to save the lives of millions of smokers, the Campaign for Safer Alternatives (CASA) warns today. A new …
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Lifestyle
Boomerang To Premier A Quartet Of Kids Singing Swahili Tune “Furaha” in an all Africa vibes
The festive season is a time for families and friends to come together, share special moments, and have tons of fun! This year is particularly unique as many have been …
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Toyota Kenya is now receiving entries for the 14th edition of the Toyota Dream Car Art contest 2021, which is open to children across the country. Under a new format, …
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LG Electronics in partnership with Opalnet Limited have donated PuriCare wearable air purifiers worth Kshs 5 million to the Kenya Medical Association (KMA) for further distribution to medical workers at …
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Technology is truly evolving. Smartphone manufacturers are doing everything within their innovative reach to develop gadgets that are convenient to the user and rhyme with the changing times. The current …
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Motor distributor Toyota Kenya has launched the Corolla Cross in the Kenyan market, a Corolla series crossover from the traditional sedan to a new compact SUV, which will start retailing …
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Murangá – based food processor, Del Monte Kenya Limited (DMKL) has officially launched its Women’s Health and Empowerment program with a six-day employee awareness campaign offering free Reproductive Health Cancers …
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Sarova Hotels and Resorts, Kenya’s first indigenous hospitality company has this year clinched top accolades at the 14th edition of the World Luxury Hotel Awards for outstanding service in the Industry. Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort …
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With schools closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, over 800 students and their parents from 22 primary schools across the country have benefited from Nutrition, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene …
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NRG Radio, has bagged not only one but two prestigious international radio awards. Celebrating this morning, the national urban youth station clinched the two awards last night at the awards ceremony …
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According to the stats released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) in September, Kenya’s unemployment rate grew two times between the month of April and that of June …
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As Covid-19 continues to sweep across the country, and as businesses continue to struggle the remain afloat in the face of the pandemic that no one knows when it will …
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Crown Paints and Aspira, a product-financing credit facility have partnered to enable customers to purchase paint and pay in easy installments of up to 12 months. Crown Paints Group Chief …
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The world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, realme, has once again made good on its promise to offer the Kenyan smartphone market a comprehensive, superior, innovative experience with the launch of two …
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Toyota Kenya has introduced two motorcycles, the Yamaha FZ15 and Yamaha FZ25, looking to capture a growing interest from urban commuters. The 149cc FZ15 and 249cc FZ25 are suitable urban …
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Emirates is offering a special roundtrip to Dubai for Business Class and Economy Class for Kenyan passengers who book their flights from between 2 November and 22 November 2020. Travelers …
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LG East Africa has unveiled a campaign dubbed “DARE TO DREAM” talent search that seeks to reward lucky Kenyans with one of its AI DD Washing Machine a few weeks …
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Pension Fund trustees and administrators have been urged to adopt good governance practices to ensure effective service delivery, viability, and sustainability of such schemes. Speaking at the official opening of …
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Call it the Twin Launch. The world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, realme, is set to launch two smartphones on the same day in a move that will see Kenyans spoilt for …
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Toyota Kenya launched the all-new Toyota Starlet in the Kenyan market bringing everything one would expect from a compact hatchback: an ideal size to drive everywhere with agility selling at …
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What do you look for in a phone? What motivates you to want to buy a phone? Price? Internal storage? Appearance? The battery? The camera? What makes you want to …
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GovernanceLifestyle
Kenyan Cancer Patients To Get Ksh 8 Billion From Breast Cancer Research Foundation
In a bid to support Kenyan cancer patients, a global beauty firm has raised over 8 billion shillings to be distributed to 250 medical research institutions globally, through the Breast …
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Sol Generation’s singer-songwriter, Nviiri the Storyteller, has released a brand-new banger titled ‘Bar’ featuring the remarkable Femi One. This is the second project the duo has worked on together in …
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BCW Africa, Brand Leadership, Kantar, and Geopoll announced the launch of the Buy Africa Build Africa initiative to encourages local brands to adopt the approval for ‘made in Africa’ brands …
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Crown Paints Plc has partnered with Women 4 Cancer organization to sensitize lady painters in the country on early detection and treatment of cancer as the country marks breast cancer …
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BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe), was named Global Agency of the Year at PRovoke Media’s 2020 Global SABRE Awards ceremony, which was held virtually on October 21. The global communications agency, …
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Kenya’s leading motor vehicle distributor, Toyota Kenya, launched the all-new multi-utility hatchback model, Toyota Starlet. The model, which was discontinued in the ’90s will start selling at 1,980,000 shillings. The …
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In the wake of the festive season, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand realme plans to unveil another trendsetting product from its number series, the realme 7i on Tuesday, November 10th …
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Makini Schools has announced the creation of new roles within the school, as the institution continues to build capacity toward providing quality education aligned to the education requirements of the …
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LifestyleTechnology
BURN Invites Stakeholders For A Local Stakeholder Consultation For CDM Carbon Project Activities In Kenya
Dear Stakeholder, BURN Manufacturing Co. will implement CDM carbon project activities under the CDM Programme of Activities (PoA) ‘PoA10053 Empowering DRC communities through the use of Improved Cook Stoves‘. The …
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EntrepreneurshipMarket Watch
CNN And Hyundai In Partnership To Explore Innovations In Transport And Mobility
CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) and Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) are partnering on a cross-platform campaign that explores how innovation will change the way we will live in the future. In …
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The world’s fastest-growing smartphone maker, realme has introduced realme Buds Q in the Kenyan market. This following realme’s commitment to becoming a tech-trendsetter brand that dares to leap using a …
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DIB Bank Kenya Limited (DIB) secured a prestigious win at the Islamic Finance News (IFN) awards for 2020 collecting the award for the Best Islamic Bank in Kenya. Recognized by Global …
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The watch also comes with an extra app by OPPO, Health, which allows you to do a lot more on the watch including changing watch faces.
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In an interview with CNN’s Richard Quest, the CEO of Safaricom PLC, Peter Ndegwa, outlined how he expects M-Pesa to develop in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking on Quest Means Business, …
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Smartphone giant OPPO is set to introduce the amazing OPPO A93 to the Kenyan market, making it the latest addition to the A series family after the launch of the …
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The efficiency in response to aeronautical Search and Rescue is set to improve drastically after the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) launched an automated Aeronautical Search and Rescue System at …
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At the virtual 24th Annual General Meeting, Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO) announced the appointment of Captain Gilbert Macharia Kibe as the new Executive Committee Chair. Capt. Kibe, the …
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That the Oppo Reno4 is definitely a world-class device is certainly not in doubt. Weighing in at 165 grams and sporting a 6.4-inch full HD+ OLED display, the Oppo Reno4 …
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Probably you might have heard a lot about the new OPPO Reno4 already. How is the much-hyped phone? Is it worth the hype? Is it worth considering to add to …
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Emirates Skywards has marked 20 years with 27 million members worldwide, of which, more than 32,000 are founding members who joined the program in 2000 and are still active. In …
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In an interview with CNN’s Max Foster, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, discussed the launch of a decade-long prize initiative to reward and highlight solutions to environmental problems around the world. The Earthshot Prize will …
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In a report for Call to Earth, CNN visited the Knepp estate, a 3,500-acre area in the south of England, where a traditional farm has been transformed into a biodiversity hotspot through rewilding. …
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Phones have evolved immensely since the 80’s, both in design and function and several models of phones have since launched in the market in tandem with customers’ dynamic demands. realme, …
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Kenya’s largest job and career website BrighterMonday has introduced the Employers Handbook meant to potential employers to make the right decisions during the hiring process even as Covid-19 continues to …
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The Nairobi Women’s Hospital (NWH) has opened an operating theatre to cater for the increased demand for specialized healthcare services in the coastal region. The new theatre will enable the …
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Market WatchTechnology
LG Commits To Expansion Strategy In The Middle And East Africa As Most Trusted HVAC Partner
A senior executive at LG Electronics communicated the company’s intention to expand the company’s presence in the Middle East and Africa HVAC industry. At a virtual conference yesterday, the head …
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LifestyleMarket Watch
Saspacity Salon And Wellness Online Services Launched To tap Into The Beauty Industry
Salon and wellness services online booking platform, Saspacity, has rolled out its services in Kenya as it targets to tap into the country’s billion shillings beauty industry. The platform, which …
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Automobile company, Toyota Kenya has unveiled the winners of the 13th edition of the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest. The nine children aged 15 years and below were chosen after …
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No brand exists in a vacuum. Every brand is because of the people. Every brand lives and survives because of customers. Without customers, there is no brand. That is the …
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Fresh Del Monte Produce announced that its subsidiary Fresh Del Monte Kenya has partnered with the UN women’s health and empowerment program. By the year 2024 Del Monte Kenya has …
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We rarely stop to think about it occasionally, but most of us spend too much time washing and drying our clothes. Households across the globe do an awful lot of …
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After the successful launch and roll out of realme C15, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, realme, is set to roll out the second Hot Sale for the realme C15 that …
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The Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition is today announcing the launch of its new report, Future Food Systems: For people, our planet, and prosperity. The report, …
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Toyota Kenya and Co-operative Bank have entered into a strategic financing partnership that will enable the bank’s customers to purchase commercial and personal vehicles under Toyota Kenya’s portfolio, including Toyota, …
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Absa Bank Kenya PLC has been recognized as the first bank in Kenya to join the Kenya Green Building Society (KGBS) as a champion for initiatives that promote the green …
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Standard Chartered Bank has today announced the launch of co-branded SCB and Liverpool FC debit cards for their clients. The co-branded card is a first in Africa and will be …
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Many people have been talking about realme C15. What is so special about it? Why does everyone want to have it? Is it because of its battery? How about its …
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There are many things that people look for while buying a new phone. One of them is how powerful the camera is. People are nowadays specific to the kind of …
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Shelter Afrique has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with two Chinese construction firms, Amberton International Holdings, and Sichuan Huashi Enterprise Corporations E.A. LTD. The MOU is aimed at scaling …
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eKitabu, organizer of the Digital Essay Competition and leader in delivering accessible digital content for inclusive and quality education in Kenya, today announced winners of the 8th annual Digital Essay …
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Global smartphone maker OPPO is kicking off a campaign that is aimed at positioning the newly-launched OPPO Reno4 in the Kenyan market dubbed OPULENCE with Reno 4. OPPO says it …
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In the final episode of Modern Explorers, a CNN series featuring the world’s most renowned adventurers, Swiss aviator Bertrand Piccard examines the role of today’s modern breed of explorers and the legacy of …
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Google has today announced the rollout of the COVID layer in Google Maps, a new feature that provides critical information about COVID-19 cases. The COVID layer shows a seven-day average …
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The horticulture industry in Kenya is optimistic about quick recovery as global space slowly opens after the Covid-19 disruption. Export earnings hit KSh72 billion between January and May 2020, up …
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Paint manufacturer Crown Paints Kenya has invested Ksh 10 million in two new showrooms in Mombasa County as part of its strategy to create jobs for locals as it continues …
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Every great smartphone is defined by the power of its battery; how long it lasts, how long it takes to charge, and its durability while the phone is in use. …
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According to “The State of Access to Modern Energy Cooking Services” report four billion people around the world still lack access to clean, efficient, convenient, safe, reliable, and affordable cooking …
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There are various reasons why people wash/clean their clothes. The most basic reason is for them to look clean and keep those using the look smart. But one other major …
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The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) the state corporation in charge of regulating the Aviation industry and providing Air Navigation Services has shared an updated list of states and territories …
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Nviiri the Storyteller recently released the funky, cool, and nostalgic video for his new, single Lesotho featuring newcomer, Ray Gee. Certainly, a song for the ages, Lesotho takes us down …
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After introducing the Reno4 smartphone in the Kenyan market, OPPO Kenya has opened up pre-orders for the device and the OPPO smartwatch in partnership with the e-commerce store, Jumia Kenya. …
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Following the resounding success of the Africa Food Show’s Virtual Edition two months ago, Qatar Development Bank and MIE Groups have joined forces yet again to put together the virtual …
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Carrefour, operated in Kenya by Majid Al Futtaim, is expanding its retail footprint across the country with the upcoming opening of three new Carrefour stores in the nation’s second-largest city, …
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In December 2019, KenTrade commenced upgrading the Single Window System (Kenya TradeNet System) to enhance system productivity, avoid technological obsolescence, and improve user experience. The current system has been operational …