Following the success of the OPPO smartwatch that was introduced last year, OPPO Kenya is adding to its wearable smart device line in the country with the launch of the …
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Step-Bro a team of six gamers scooped the top position at the just concluded Red Bull Campus Clutch, the biggest global university esports event which offered students a unique opportunity …
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What comes in your mind whenever a microwave is mentioned? Or, what does the current microwave in your kitchen do? Heating and preheating. That is it. That has always been …
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Sarova Hotels and Resort has re-opened its city restaurants, Flame Tree and Thorn Tree, to the public for indoor dining after restaurants and bars were re-opened after a month of lockdown since April. The restaurants …
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Nigerian photographer Kola Oshalusi started his career as a scientist. He speaks about the differences between science and art and changing his mindset as he switched careers, “Learning to see …
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This past weekend saw revelers throng Wasafi lounge for the Genge Vibes Party that was held on Saturday at the Kiambu Road establishment. Juacali had fans on their feet throughout the show …
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Boomerang will launch My African Stories a video series aimed at raising young African kids’ voices by allowing them to share unique, cultural moments of their daily lives with their …
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James Mwaura won in the Kenyan Wings for Life World Run through the app held on Sunday at the Jeffreys sports club by clocking 53km in 3hours. James also emerged …
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A microwave oven has become an integral part of our lives. In regards to warming up food, it is second to none. But if you’re shopping for a new appliance, …
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Smartphone manufacturer OPPO has introduced two new devices under its a series portfolio – the OPPO A74 and the OPPO A54 in the Kenyan market. With a large 5000mAh battery …
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A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend. Charley Benetto said, “When you are looking at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you …
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Engage BCW has been recognized for excellence in five campaigns in this year’s Africa SABRE Awards. Engage BCW’s won a Gold Sabre award in integrated marketing and Certificates of Excellence …
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Kelvin Thairuhas been crowned the winner of the World Class Global Competition, Kenyan chapter. Mr. Thairu emerged victorious after flooring 20 other contestants. The winner will be among the 55 …
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Wings For Life World Run is set to be held on May 9, 2021, through an app according to organizers. The Wings For Life World Run was founded in 2004 …
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By Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh – Regional General Manager for IBM North, East and West Africa The past year has been very challenging, from the stress of living through a global pandemic to …
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Every kitchen enthusiast, when considering an oven, is always aiming for a brand that brings their cooking sessions to a whole new level. It is not always an easy task …
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In a report airing on One World with Zain Asher, CNN’s Eleni Giokos explores the coronavirus vaccination rollout across Africa, where countries are playing catch-up following delays in the supply …
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Sarova Hotels and Resort’s city property Sarova Panafric has introduced daycation packages for city dwellers looking for a serene environment to spend the day and for those seeking some time …
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CNN International has launched a new global news program hosted by Zain Asher, it was announced by Mike McCarthy, executive vice president, and general manager of CNN International. One World with Zain …
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In an interview on CNN’s One World with Zain Asher, Dr. John Nkengasong, the Director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), discussed efforts for the continent …
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Carrefour, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in Kenya, has opened another store at the Garden City Mall — its second on the bustling Nairobi-Thika highway. The new store, …
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Last weekend, Mi Vida Homes held its first Open Day Weekend of 2021 to showcase its amazing apartments lined up for prospective buyers. Mi Vida gave Kenyans an opportunity to …
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OPPO Reno5 F is already selling on the Kenyan markets. This the most affordable variant of the Reno5 series. OPPO Reno5 F is almost entirely like Reno5 in terms of …
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Earth Day is held on every April 22. It is an annual day that unites individuals focusing on protecting the planet by preventing disasters that are occurring more frequently due …
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Motor distributor Toyota Kenya has launched the Urban Cruiser in the Kenyan market, the latest SUV in the Toyota Kenya product line-up that will start retailing from KES2.7 million inclusive …
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NCBA Bank Kenya PLC has partnered with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), to enhance the development of Manufacturing SMEs in the country. The two-year deal will see the lender …
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Crown Paints Kenya Plc has announced a donation of Ksh. 1m through its ‘Crown Iftar’ initiative to provide Iftar food support to vulnerable Muslim families and several faith-based institutions whilst …
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Smartphones have been a part of our lifestyle for several years now. The year 2012 was the time smartphones became very popular as before people were content with the mulika mwizi which …
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Renewable energy sources are increasingly being explored as a solution to power the continent. Erick Donasian Massawe, M-Kopa’s Director of Sales and Customer Retention, discusses the potential for Africa to …
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Gulf African Bank in Shariah financing partnership deal with Toyota Kenya of up to 95%
Gulf African Bank and Toyota Kenya have entered into a partnership that will enable the bank’s customers to purchase Hino trucks and buses, and Hilux single and double cab pick-ups …
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A man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it. Simply put, home is where the heart is. That is why homeownership …
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Global technology brand, OPPO today announced that the OPPO Reno5 has been selected as the official smartphone partner for the PUBG MOBILE Middle East and Africa Esports 2021. The OPPO …
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With the demand for cost-effective and robust mid-category bikes on the rise, manufacturers have responded with the production of innovative and cutting-edge motorbikes for consumers, and Yamaha, one of the …
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A new CNN investigation from senior international correspondent Nima Elbagir in collaboration with Amnesty International has verified a gruesome video showing Ethiopian forces carrying out extrajudicial executions of unarmed men in Ethiopia’s war-torn …
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By Chester Wisniewski I recently wrote a Sophos News article on the whole phenomenon of “bug bounties” and invited organizations that had been affected to get in touch. Many did …
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OPPO Reno5 F hit the Kenyan markets recently and it brought forth a wave of ecstasy with the personality, design, performance, and speed it incorporates. With the best price in …
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The popularity of podcasts has been growing steadily in Africa for the past decade. CNN’s Inside Africa hears from people who are helping to shape discussions across the continent and are creating …
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Late in 2020, OPPO made the jump from its operating system, ColorOS 7, and rolled out the ColorOS 11 update, based on Android 11. The leap featured a major design …
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In the run-up to World Health Day (7 April), Emirates SkyCargo has become the first airline cargo carrier in the world to have transported more than 50 million doses of …
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SportPesa has partnered with Heels4Pads, an initiative by SisterSpeaks, to donate sanitary towels worth 200,000 shillings, towards addressing period poverty and supporting women’s health across the country. The financial support …
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The country is back on lockdown, and while this is not new, it was somehow unexpected. Once again, people are stuck at home thanks to the seemingly perpetual grip coronavirus …
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Abu Dhabi’s HOPE Consortium and world-leading experts marked the end of The World Immunisation & Logistics Summittoday by pledging to close the global immunization gap. Through a series of key …
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The HOPE Consortium’s World Immunisation & Logistics Summit was opened today by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation with a call …
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The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Mutahi Kagwe, on Monday, while briefing the nation on the status of COVID-19, made a passionate appeal for Kenyans to return cylinders to manufacturers to …
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Kenyan agency banking startup Tanda is expanding its operations regionally after closing a funding round in February 2021. This expansion drive comes after Tanda secured backing in February 2021 from …
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OPPO Reno5 F has hit the Kenyan markets. It is the direct successor to last year’s OPPO Reno4 F, and is the most affordable variant of the Reno 5 series …
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Incentro Africa, an IT service provider delivering custom build software solutions for the European and African market, is leveraging its novel cloud solutions to enhance the capacity and efficiency of …
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Family Bank has today posted an impressive 1.440 billion shillings Profit Before Tax for the group for the Full Year 2020 against 1.422 billion shillings in 2019, a 1.3 percent …
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Drone operations have spurred innovation within the aviation industry globally. In Kenya, drones have captured the interest of individuals and organizations alike, for leisure and commercial use. While there still …
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Family Bank has today officially joined the United Nations Global Compact network underscoring its commitment to undertaking sustainable and responsible business to advance inclusive development. “It gives us great pleasure …
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OPPO Reno5 F, recently announced during the launch of the Reno5 series has started selling at the OPPO brand shops, authorized dealers, and e-commerce platforms – Jumia, Kilimall, and Masoko, …
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Among the six smartphones that the world’s fastest-growing smartphone maker realme introduced in the Kenyan market, realme C11 seems to have struck a code in the hearts of many Kenyans …
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Colgate, in support of World Water Day, has announced an extension of its partnership to drill water wells to provide clean and safe drinking water to Kenyan communities and extended …
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With smartphone manufacturers constantly striving to give users the ultimate experience, features like cameras are undergoing significant changes. From low-light performance to remarkably improved dynamic ranges, autofocus, and lens quality, …
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Plan International Kenya in partnership with the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has officially launched the Minimum Age of Consent for Sex Report that recommends 18 years as the …
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Expectant women in Ndarawetta Location in Bomet County have been spared a long commute to access maternal health services after SportPesa donated over Ksh800,000 to set up a maternity wing …
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Smartphone features such as fast charging were only limited to high-end devices, but thanks to increased competition and the offering of new features in every new release, it has become …
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Chipper Cash has partnered with Atotos Sports to provide professional training for Kenyan Coaches who come from disadvantaged backgrounds within Nairobi. The training is set to take four weeks and …
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On this week’s African Voices Changemakers, CNN International’s Arit Okpo travels to the Samburu National Reserve in Kenya to meet the woman responsible for ensuring the survival of an endangered zebra species. …
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The Cereal Millers Association (CMA) has noted with concern the increase in the supply of maize that has high levels of aflatoxin, endangering the lives of millions of Kenyans. The …
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A Toyota smart car concept that ensures children go to school smart by plaiting, giving haircuts, and new school uniforms have seen fifteen-year-old Alex Mong’are from the Mukuru Art Collective …
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By Ian Pat Radio enthusiasts have one more day to try out for the NRGetic MVPs which is a campaign seeking to offer opportunities to the very best raw talent …
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CNN International is to broadcast a new documentary highlighting one of the largest forms of modern-day slavery in the form of bonded labor. Produced by The CNN Freedom Project in …
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Global smartphone maker OPPO launched another brand new Reno series on the Kenyan market. The giant launched OPPO Reno5 and OPPO Reno5 F, both of which have already started generating …
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World’s fastest-growing smartphone maker, realme is among the Top 5 brands in 15 regions according to Q4 2020 Canalys global smartphone shipment report. According to the shipment report, realme ranked …
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A thousand Ndumberi dairy farmers under the region’s co-operative society are set to access quality fodder to double their milk yield to 30,000 liters per day. Through a fodder financing …
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Since the onset of COVID-19, existing inequalities have been further exacerbated, as already vulnerable and marginalized groups are faced with additional challenges and even further reductions in their access to …
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Women are the backbone of African agriculture and have been unequally affected by the impacts of the COVID pandemic. And yet, despite the acknowledged inequalities, women continue to be under-represented …
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Wazee Pamoja League has received a shot-in-the-arm with a Ksh870, 000 sponsorship package from sports gaming company SportPesa. The sponsorship is a big boost for the annual tournament that started …
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Microsoft and non-profit social enterprise, Tech4Dev have partnered on an initiative to train girls and women across Africa in coding and deep tech skills, aiming to bridge the digital and …
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In the latest episode of Connecting Africa, CNN International’s Eleni Giokos explores why Africa’s investment in renewable energy projects is so important for pan-African business growth. Electrification is seen as …
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The new Connected Ports report, outlining smart use cases that can optimize port operations, create new cost reductions, increase worker safety and sustainability using private cellular technology. Ports and shipping …
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With increasing malnutrition and key nutrient deficiency of zinc, iron, and vitamins in Western Kenya, occasioned by changing diets, a group of farmers are reversing this trend by investing in …
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SportPesa has re-introduced Live Betting and Jenga Bet giving gamers an opportunity to win as a match progresses after increased demand from Kenyans. The Live Betting product gives an opportunity to a punter …
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Ericsson has been named a Leader in the 2021 Magic Quadrant for 5G Network Infrastructure for Communications Service Providers by independent IT research and advisory company, Gartner. Vendors offering 5G …
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The famed Nairobi Burger Week by EatOut is back running from 26th Feb to 7th March 2021. Diners have the chance to enjoy delicious burgers at over 100 restaurants. EatOut …
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Regional low-cost carrier Jambojet has entered into a partnership with the Kenya Tourism Board to promote domestic tourism. The partnership involves branding one of Jambojet’s De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft …
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The insurance brokerage firm, Minet Kenya has been feted as the overall Best Insurance Broker of the year, 2020, during the Think Business’ Insurance Awards. The firm was recognized as …
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In a report for Call to Earth, CNN speaks to Mexican conservationist Maritza Morales Casanova about her work with aspiring environmentalists in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula and why children teaching each other is vital …
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Kenya Breweries Limited has unveiled a Diageo Bartenders Academy whose aim is to upscale, build capacity, and trade engagement to Kenyan bartenders. The Academy intends to train 10,000 bartenders in …
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Their sound is not only unique but calls for attention. This is my first time listening to this duo and my first impression was these effortlessly a talented duo. Going …
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Kenya’s Leading Motor vehicle distributor, Toyota Kenya, adds to their B2C and B2B car segment by launching the Suzuki Vitara Brezza which will retail at 2,677,000 shillings. In Kenya, there …
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OPPO has partnered with FAW-Volkswagen, Anker, and NXP Semiconductors, to launch a new mobile flash charging project dubbed the Flash Initiative at the Mobile World Congress, Shanghai (MWCS) 2021. Based around …
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The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has issued new food safety and hygiene guidelines for all workers in the food production and supply chains as the fight against COVID-19 continues. …
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BURN Manufacturing, the makers of Jikokoa are set to cut the price of their medium-sized Jikokoa by 1,200 shillings from March, making it one of the most affordable on the …
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The month of Love is upon us and in the usual fashion, couples took time to express their love to their special ones in different ways. This year was especially …
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Rwanda is doing a remarkable recovery of Rwanda’s Grey-crowned cranes from near extinction due to the efforts of conservationists and local vet Olivier Nsengimana. Captured as chicks and kept as …
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Smartphone manufacturer OPPO has introduced two additions to its Reno series in the Kenyan market with the launch of the Reno5 and Reno5 F. The Reno5 will retail at 41,999 …
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Mastercard and MTN have announced a strategic partnership to enable millions of consumers in 16 countries across Africa to make global e-commerce payments safely and securely. Through a Mastercard virtual …
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Del Monte Kenya Limited (DMKL) has launched a Breastfeeding Centre in support of female employees who have returned to work following childbirth. The facility is equipped with adequate equipment suitable …
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Minet Kenya, the administrator of the Teacher Service Commission (TSC) Medical Scheme, has enlisted three government hospitals in Nyeri County under the scheme. In a move aimed at opening up county hospitals …
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Smartphone brand OPPO is set to unveil its latest device under the Reno Series, the Reno5 and Reno5 F in the Kenyan market on February 22, 2021. With its industry-leading …
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Kenya’s leading lifestyle and relaxation player, Revitalize Wellness Centre has been named the best spa & wellness center in Kenya. Revitalize Wellness Centre was awarded by MEA Business Awards 2020, …
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When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Kenya, so many sectors were affected. Businesses came to a halt. People lost their jobs and the government experienced a drop in revenue. Fear took …
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In a report for Call to Earth, CNN hears how thousands of people around the world are lending a hand to help save the world’s largest fish – the whale shark. …
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After making its debut in the Kenyan smartphone market in 2020 with a record release of more than six gadgets in the market, realme now has eyes focused on bigger …
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Family Bank has expanded its branch network to 92 across 37 counties with the opening of a new branch in Eastleigh, bringing its services closer to one of the country’s fastest-growing business …
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Ericsson has announced the appointment of Sena Erten as Vice President and Head of People at Ericsson Middle East and Africa and a member of the market area leadership team. …
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Throughout 2020 and the myriad of challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting and working with young agribusiness entrepreneurs has been particularly pertinent. According to the Kenya Agribusiness Strategy …
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Many small businesses in Kenya and around the world depend on growth in sales to bring in revenue and manage cash flow. The past year saw many small businesses shut …