Stanbic has affirmed its commitment to ensuring a just transition for clients and the community through financing solutions that enable climate adaptation and mitigation sustainably and inclusively. This is in …
Business Watch Team
Business Watch Team
Business Watch is an online business portal that is set to marry both the traditional media and the digital media and bring them under one umbrella
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The Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed paint firm Crown Paints Kenya today morning partnered with Safaricom Sacco Ltd, in a strategic move as the paint firm seeks more innovative ways of bolstering …
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Smallholder Farmers in the dairy and horticulture value chains in Kenya can now access green financing from Faulu Microfinance Bank. This follows the signing of a partnership between the bank …
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Hundreds of families gathered in the West Darfur capital of El Geneina on June 15, plotting their escape from what had become a hellscape of blown-out buildings scrawled with racist …
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In the last decade, technology has disrupted countless businesses’ models and the speed of these disruptions keeps growing by the day. According to Forbes, technology has grown exponentially over the …
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M-PESA, Safaricom Ethiopia’s Mobile Financial Services, goes live today three months after receiving the Payment Instrument Issuer License from the National Bank of Ethiopia. In preparation for launch, M-PESA has …
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In a world where uncertainty is a constant companion, protecting your assets and investments has never been more crucial. In pursuing financial stability and security, understanding the intricacies of bonds …
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The much-needed but rarely-found bee venom honey is now found in Kenya, stocked by Savannah Honey, sighing relief to millions of Kenyans who often look for it for the massive …
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Long distance transport service provider, Easy Coach had announced that it will no longer ferry fresh, smoked and dried fish, including Omena on their buses due to the discomfort they …
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Galana Kulalu, August 12, 2023…Twiga Foods intends to expand the irrigated acreage at the Galana Kulalu Food Security Project (GKFSP) by up to 20,000 acres. This expansion is expected to …
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Safaricom Foundation has hit 20 years since it was officially launched on 14th August 2003. Since its inception, the Foundation has invested over KES 5 billion in more than 4,000 community …
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Kenya Orient Life Assurance Limited has received approval from the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) to manage NSSF tier II contributions through the Kenya Orient Individual Pension Plan and Umbrella Pension …
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Employers have been urged to invest in their workforce and adapt to skill sets to match the changing job landscape. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the Zamara Regional summit, …
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The Mitumba sector in Kenya is one of the largest employers in a country whose unemployment rate is beyond 35 percent. The sector employs at least 2.5 million people directly …
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If a country has the right systems in place, everything works. Algeria is an example of an African country where systems work and the people can enjoy the fruits of …
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Someone who does the bare minimum at work once said, “You have to do just enough not to get fired, and just little to be needed the following day.” Another …
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Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, today announces its partnership with Kenyan Technology Company, Boya. Together with Kenyan Tier 1 Bank, Diamond Trust Bank, and Paymentology, which connects Boya to Visa through …
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Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) is set to increase M-PESA account limits to KSh. 500,000 following approval from the Central Bank of Kenya. The higher account limit will be effective from Tuesday 15th August 2023 …
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Huawei has set its sights on the hospitality industry in a move that will see players cut operational costs by up to one-tenth. This comes amid a rising expansion of …
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More than 400,000 Kenyans are living and working in the Gulf Countries, of which 210,000 are in Saudi Arabia according to data released by the Labour Ministry in Kenya. Despite …
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Huawei Kenya is ramping up learners’ access to the Internet by extending the connectivity to children with special needs. Initially, 6 special needs schools will be linked to the national …
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StarTimes Media has concluded a two-month competition campaign dubbed Buy, Recharge, and Win promotion and announced grand winners of weeks 7 and 8. The promotion commenced on the 15th of …
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Huawei Kenya has its sights on the light manufacturing industries with a new energy intervention designed to cut electricity costs and stabilize energy usage. Light industry refers to a range of …
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Access to the internet could expose children to risk unless they are empowered with information to protect themselves, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has said. Speaking at the ongoing …
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LEAP Africa, one of Africa’s leading non-profit organizations focused on youth leadership development, and Dow, a global leader in materials science, are pleased to announce the fourth edition of its …
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LG Electronics (LG) targets to become a smart life solutions company that connects and expands customers’ diverse experiences by 2030. The move will see the company record an estimated global annual …
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Sophos a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, released new findings into the connections between the most prominent ransomware groups this past year, including Royal, in …
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KLM Airline has upgraded its World Business Class seats in all its Boeing 777 aircraft in a move aimed at meeting evolving customer needs. Both the Boeing 777-300 and the …
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Leading financial services firm, Zamara Group has announced its Zamara Consulting Actuaries Schemes Survey (Z-CASS) report for the second quarter of 2023. The survey, covering 423 schemes and assets under …
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Stanbic Holdings Plc has announced a KES 7.1 profit after tax for the half-year period ended June 2023, attributed to strong revenue and balance sheet growth. Total revenue increased by …
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E-mobility company, BasiGo has announced the introduction of the “E9 Kubwa”, a 36-seater electric bus custom designed for the Kenyan market. The first 2 Kubwa buses have begun pilot testing with …
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Stories and storytelling have long captivated the minds and hearts of children everywhere – the most famed among being bedtime stories. One of the earliest forms of storytelling known to …
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Are you in the market for a new smartphone, one that can meet your needs and expectations? Do you want a device that combines excellent performance, long-lasting battery life, a …
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Britam Insurance, Airtel Money, and Inclusivity Solutions have partnered to introduce a range of mobile-enabled insurance solutions targeting lower-income families and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The partnership aims …
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LG Electronics (LG) has recorded a 24 percent reduction in its direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions from 114.7 million tons of GHG to 92.7 million tons in line with …
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Every generation has a defining moment. The Silent Generation had WWII. Baby Boomers had the moon landing. Millennials had the global financial crisis. But Generation Z’s [Gen Z] defining moment …
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Technology has continued to shape how we work, communicate, and even interact with the world around us. It has certainly made our lives easier by providing us with a variety …
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The International Criminals Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan has recused himself from all Kenyan cases citing a possible conflict of interest shortly after his visit to Kenya on the invitation …
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The Vice Chancellor of the United States International University – Africa (USIU-Africa) Professor Margee Ensign has resigned. Announcing the resignation, USIU Council Vice Chairperson Mr. Kris Senanu said Ensign has …
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Air France is the official partner of the 33rd Olympics of the modern era to be held in Paris in 2024. This follows the signing of a partnership between the airline and the …
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Over 200 young techies from different learning institutions across the Nyanza region have benefitted from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) Cybersecurity Bootcamp and Hackathon Series 2023 program held in …
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A few months ago, police officers arrested a farmer who had formed a habit of harvesting immature avocados, painting them, and selling them to unsuspecting Kenyans. Currently, stats show that …
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Kenyans have been told to shut up and stop complaining about the 20,000 shillings that Sauti Sol is charging for their upcoming concert because they are “poor.” One of the …
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The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), says it has run out of funds meaning at least 140,000 students will miss out on loans. On Wednesday, HELB told a Parliamentary Committee …
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Mbagathi Hospital is in Nairobi County. It takes care of thousands of patients on a daily basis. When we visited it last week, all the benches were full, hopeful patients …
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On Friday, both online and mainstream media were awash with news that gold had been discovered “by mistake” in Rongo, Migori County by a contractor. People from within and without …
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As the Nairobi Expressway marks one year since it was opened to the public, it has emerged that at least 60,000 Kenyans are using it on a daily basis. The …
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Stima Sacco, to bring services closer to the people, has today launched a new branch in Kisii Town, domiciled at the Waumini Plaza. The opening of the office forms part …
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Africa’s second-largest Sacco in terms of asset base, Stima Sacco has continued to spread its wings across the country with a new branch in Kisii. The new branch is located …
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Jambojet has announced the addition of 1 new aircraft to its growing fleet, bringing its total number of aircraft to 8. The aircraft, christened Kozi, will address the surging demand …
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Kenyan businesses suffered a marked fall in demand at the start of the third quarter of the year, the latest PMI data by Stanbic Bank showed, as customers continued to …
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In a move that’s akin to spreading fairy dust across the nation, Stima Sacco has established branches far and wide. They’ve strategically sprinkled these branches like digital confetti, making sure …
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Uber and Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) have launched a partnership that will see riders across Kenya pay for trips through M-PESA. This follows a collaboration with UberEats that allowed consumers to pay for …
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Afreximbank President Benedict Okey Oramah says that Africa “should be a banker’s paradise”, but that it isn’t, “because of two things. The banks that are supposed to exploit this opportunity are not …
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The price of dry maize is still high in most parts of the country, including Western Kenya Despite this being the harvesting season. Traditionally, during the harvesting season, maize prices …
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Sophos has released new findings on CryptoRom scams—a subset of pig butchering [shā zhū pán] schemes designed to trick users of dating apps into making fake cryptocurrency investments—in its latest …
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𝑪𝑺 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑯𝒐𝒏. 𝑨𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑾𝒂𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒆 presided over the grand opening of the Wilo East Africa Assembling plant in Nairobi. The Wilo Group is a 𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙥 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙣𝙚 …
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When teachers employees under the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) received their salaries for the month of July, it was 6 percent less. The majority of them were shocked and cried …
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A section of Nairobians is going through hell from millions of blood-sucking bedbugs that are taking them through hell and posing a health challenge to thousands of them. Most of …
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The Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC) has partnered with the Aga Khan University’s Brain & Mind Institute (BMI), to launch a two-part research programme for dementia. This collaboration aims to address the …
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There is good news for patients referred for endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures but are hesitant due to the intrusive nature of the procedures as Aga Khan University Hospital has introduced …
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Every year, one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles unfolds in the vast wilderness of Kenya, especially in the Mara – the Great Wildebeest Migration. As millions of wildebeests, zebras, and …
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Last month, I visited Nigeria for the first time in five years, and, everywhere I went, perhaps more than on any of my previous trips, I felt the immense energy …
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Cadbury launched its Give a Generous Voice Story Time campaign that introduces a homegrown audio library and encourages members of the public to record e-books and thus lend their voices …
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Kenya’s largest Sacco in asset base and dividends, Stima Sacco, has been ranked as the best in three major categories in a historic annual show in Kisumu City. Stima Sacco …
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Kenya is set to host the first-ever Business Ecosystems Summit (BES) in Kisumu City on Friday, September 1st, 2023. This is in line with ongoing key government reforms aimed at stimulating business …
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LG Electronics, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Kenya (HFHK), has successfully handed over complete infrastructure facilities focused on learning and safety, as well as water, sanitation, and hygiene to …
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The Bank of Kigali has committed to providing Sh17.9 billion worth of loans to farmers and businesses across the agricultural value chain. A portion of the funding will be provided …
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Kenya’s largest automotive distributor and service provider CFAO Motors has today launched the first locally assembled passenger sports utility vehicle (SUV), the Toyota Fortuner, and investing an additional Ksh120 million …
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Tatu City, the 5,000-acre mixed-use Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on Nairobi’s doorstep, has announced the appointment of AAR Healthcare as its exclusive provider of emergency healthcare. Effective immediately, AAR Healthcare …
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In a remarkable collaboration, paint manufacturer Crown Paints and low-cost airline Jambojet have successfully renovated Kibos School for the Visually Blind, culminating in a vibrant transformation of the school’s facilities. …
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To function properly, the human body requires several minerals in addition to the proteins, carbohydrates, and fats that are frequently discussed. The list of minerals helps the body perform essential …
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dnata, a leading global air, and travel services provider handled 135,000 tonnes of perishable goods through its advanced cool chain facilities in Dubai in the 12 months up to 31 …
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HMD Global is known as the home of Nokia phones and since its establishment, the company has ensured delivery of enterprise-ready solutions in its devices. It has maintained a key …
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The Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC) has graduated the second cohort of mid-career media managers and media entrepreneurs for the Media Managers Boot Camp, a …
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205 students are assured of reporting to their first year of tertiary education supported by a Kshs. 12 million donation from Prudential through its community investment arm, Prudence Foundation. The …
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Smile ID (formerly Smile Identity), the leading identity verification and digital Know Your Customer (KYC) provider in Africa, has unveiled its highly anticipated half-year 2023 KYC Report. Drawing on data …
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The 5th annual Zetech University Research and Innovation Fair witnessed the highest number of exhibitors ever, with more than 20 corporates and individuals showcasing their brilliant innovations. Speaking during the …
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Four of Aga Khan University’s residency programs in East Africa have been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education International, (ACGME-I). Three of the programs – Paediatrics & …
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Medic East Africa in partnership with The Kenya Healthcare Federation, held an interactive engagement event with professionals and stakeholders in the healthcare industry on Tuesday 25th July. The event had …
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Sophos has released a new sectoral survey report, “The State of Ransomware in Education 2023,” which found that education reported the highest rate of ransomware attacks in 2022. Over the …
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Stima Sacco, the largest Sacco in the region in terms of asset base and dividends as per the last financial year, is set to embark on the groundbreaking of a …
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WorldRemit, a digital remittances brand within Zepz, releases its third year of global data and findings, to understand how the cost of school supplies impacts families around the world. As …
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Electric bus pioneer, BasiGo, has made a second entry into the African market with the launch of BasiGo Rwanda Ltd., a new entity focused on electrifying the public transport system …
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Old Mutual East Africa Group has rolled out a self-service mobile app to improve customer experience for their customers. The app is part of digital solutions that the Group will …
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According to a recent report released by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) three insurance Companies were responsible for over a third of all consumer complaints lodged against the insurance sector …
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Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa establishes the importance of the agritech sector and the continent’s role in it, “We have the potential. Now …
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Tatu City Limited, Chandaria Properties, M&T Construction, and Steel Structures have commenced the construction of The Link, Kenya’s first Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) warehousing and logistics park with Special …
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Land prices for Nairobi’s 18 suburbs stagnated as general demand slowed down in these areas, declining by 0.1 percent in the quarter but growing 1.2 percent in the year. The …
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HassConsult has unveiled the Hass Property price indices for the second quarter of 2023, with property prices stagnating at a 0.5 percent drop in the quarter resulting in a 1.8 …
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LG Electronics East Africa has unveiled its state-of-the-art dryers and dishwashers for the Kenyan market with an aim to revolutionize how Kenyan households manage their laundry and dishwashing needs. This …
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Health practitioners and patient advocates from across Africa gathered in Nairobi for the 5th Society for Neuro-oncology in sub-Saharan Africa conference to discuss how to improve care for patients with …
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There are so many smartphones on the Kenyan market. Sometimes finding a phone that fits your needs and demand is not a walk in the park. The easiest way to …
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Technology
Paying Your Tuition In Another Country Using Your Local Currency, Courtesy Of Flutterwave
Moving to another country for education can be a challenging affair. From the hustle of finding a place to stay for the ones not staying on campus to the stress …
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The digital revolution has transformed the world’s economy, and Kenya is no exception. As the country’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) navigate the ever-changing business landscape, embracing a cashless approach …
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As it warms up in the Northern Hemisphere, Emirates SkyCargo is scaling up its cool chain capacity for perishables, preparing for a busy summer season of weddings and outdoor events. …
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A group of university lecturers from various universities has graduated from a rigorous skilling and immersion program in teaching and research organized by the Microsoft Africa Development Centre with the …
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Pain is a common phenomenon that is experienced by almost everyone. It is estimated that about 20% or more of the population may suffer from chronic pain and the prevalence …
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Veteran Kenyan National Football Team and Women’s premier league side Gaspo FC coach Jacob ‘ghost’ Mulee, Kenya Footballers Welfare Association (KEFWA) Chair James Situma, former Kenya Sevens star and KCB …
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Stories have captivated the hearts and minds of humanity since time immemorial. Across cultures and generations, storytelling has served as a powerful tool for sharing knowledge, preserving history, and sparking …