Kijani Ridge, Kenya’s premier residential neighborhood, has launched a campaign dubbed “Chaguo ni Tatu” that rewards new buyers with a car, bonus plot, or cash. Prizes up for grabs include …
Safaricom and the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) have launched the HELB-M-Pesa Wallet, a financial product for university students. The HELB Mini App will let beneficiaries access their HELB upkeep, …
The manufacturing sector’s contribution to Kenya’s GDP tumbled from 9.3 percent to 7.2 percent in the five-year period between 2016-2021, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. This is …
Safaricom has extended its 5G network to 21 counties across Kenya. The total number of towns covered now stands at 28. There has been a slow uptake in the 5G …
In November 2022, Kenya experienced two partial and national blackouts across Nairobi, Mt. Kenya, and Coast regions. With a system average interruption duration of 10.63 hours, this inevitably affected business …
The promise of greener pastures abroad has led many Kenyans to consider relocating overseas for work and studies. The most popular destination is the US, which is the leading source …
Uber has announced the launch of Uber ChapChap in Kisumu with minimum fares starting at just 150 shillings. “The launch of Uber ChapChap in Kisumu provides a more economical and …
Fairmont the Norfolk, has announced the return of its iconic Grand Brunch experience where guests will get the opportunity to enjoy an exquisite culinary experience as the hotel seeks to …
Pensions provider, Zamara Group, has been named the Best Pensions Administration Services Provider at the MEA Awards 2023. The MEA Awards celebrate excellence across all sectors of the African economy, recognizing …
Sophos released its Active Adversary Report for Business Leaders, an in-depth look at the changing behaviors and attack techniques that adversaries used in 2022. The data, analyzed from more than …
Sophos announced that its industry-first vendor-agnostic Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service has grown its customer base by 33% in the first six months since introducing the service’s ability to …
The Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) has emphasized the need to protect children in the wake of massive technological advancements leading to numerous threats online at the ongoing Kenya National …
The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) in partnership with the Africa Internet Rights Alliance (AIRA) coalition members officially launched the Tatua Digital Resilience Centre. The Tatua Digital Resilience Centre aims …
The Aga Khan University (AKU) has officially launched two new undergraduate degree programs Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Direct Entry having received …
Money plays a central role in most aspects of life, and many of us are constantly preoccupied with the pursuit of financial security, particularly given the prevalent “Money culture” in …
Partners Against Piracy (PAP) Association of Kenya, a multi-stakeholder coalition of like-minded organizations within the creative industry keen to eliminate piracy, and the threat it poses to livelihoods, society, and …
The ultimate treatment of endometriosis is removing the abnormally located tissue, known as excision surgery. This is a delicate operation that aims to balance the restoration of normal function and …
LG Electronics is expanding the cloud gaming experience on its 2023 TVs by increasing its suite of cloud gaming services available to LG TV Users. Moving forward the TVs will …
Jambojet, a leading regional airline, and ELDOWAS – Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company, a water service provider in Eldoret and its environs, sign an MOU to adopt a tree nursery …
In most cases, when we talk about air conditioners, we rarely talk about their health benefits. Mostly, we only mention their features and the convenience that comes with them, but …
Former Twitter CEO and Co-founder Jack Dorsey has launched Bluesky, a social media app to be accessible by Android users. Jack sold Twitter to Elon Musk. While still at the …
Looks like Naivas Supermarket, the largest retail chain in Kenya at the moment was backed and important data belonging to partners, invoices, agreements, and customer data were splashed online. The …
There is a guy on Twitter called Amerix. There is no doubt that the guy has a huge following on the platform. His followers, mostly men, take his word as …
Jack Ma, the founder of Chinese tech giant Alibaba, has been made an honorary professor of business at a top Hong Kong university. Jack Ma has resurfaced after maintaining a …
If you are always the smartest in the room, then you better watch your steps because chances are that you are not learning anything. There are people who know anything …
We know at one point in time technology will completely replace human beings. We may say, “No, it will just complement what humans do”, but we are just playing the …
Payments Processing the world over has seen a lot of changes necessitated by technological advancement and the increase in Volumes of transactions. Technology has made it easy for people to …
AAR Healthcare Kenya has launched a new outpatient center in Kisumu, Kenya at the United Mall Outpatient Centre, in a drive that will see residents within and without the city …
Stanbic Bank in partnership with Radio Africa are excited to announce the upcoming second edition of the Stanbic Yetu Festival, which is set to take place on Saturday, June 10th, 2023, in Nairobi. …
It’s Official! The nominees of the 9th edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards have been announced. The nominees were announced on Sunday night by Bisola Aiyeola and …
Megapipes Solutions manufactures Weholite HDPE water management products at its new 20,000m2 factory site in Ruiru, Kiambu County. Kenya is a water-scarce country and Megapipes has brought innovative and sustainable …
Prudential, through its community investment arm, Prudence Foundation, has today handed over a Kshs. 2.7 million cheques to Cup of Uji, an organization that supports school feeding programs in Kenya. …
Insurance broker, Minet Kenya has unveiled an insurance cover that allows small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya to mitigate against risks they feel most vulnerable for as low as …
Old Mutual East Africa Group has partnered with mountaineer Dr. Faith Mwende to highlight the importance of embracing a healthy and well-rounded lifestyle ahead of her quest to achieve the …
Mobile money services are growing faster than predicted around the globe, as digital services continue to rise in popularity, according to the GSMA’s annual ‘State of the Industry Report on …
AI is a transformational technology that is already bringing meaningful and positive change to people and societies around the world. Put simply, AI is an effort to build machines that …
LG Electronics East Africa has today reaffirmed its continued commitment to reimagining the future of the real estate sector in Kenya with innovative solutions that are helping to shape the …
Almost 100 people have died in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, as intense combat between the country’s military and the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rages for a third day. …
According to the Ministry of Industrialization, Trade, and Enterprise Development, there are approximately 7.4 million MSMEs in Kenya. The small businesses in Kenya account for roughly a third (24 percent) …
Family Bank has acquired a 20 million shillings loan portfolio guarantee facility from the FSD to increase its loan book to dairy farmers, cooperatives, dairy companies, and input suppliers. The …
OpenAI’s ChatGP-3 has been a game changer across many sectors since its launch last November. The recent upgrade of the technology to GPT-4, which has been trained on trillions of …
Trend Micro has released a new report that shows Kenya’s losses to cyber criminals reached Ksh 3.6 billion (USD 36 million) in 2022, compared to Nigeria and South Africa where …
LG Electronics has received 23 honors at this year’s edition of the iF Design Award, spotlighting the company’s steadfast commitment to exceptional product design and user experience. Held annually in …
Nominations for the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) were announced with Kenya earning 17 nominations in total – its highest yet. This coveted list includes a first-time four …
French National Carrier Air France marked five years of successful operations in Kenya by recognizing its top five travel agents in the country. The five, Hemmingways Travel, BCD Travel, Elite …
Standard Chartered and the IFC announced the signing of a USD700 million investment in the IFC’s Global Trade Liquidity Programme (GTLP) to support global trade finance. Since the launch of …
The Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Department of Computing have completed a review of the university’s Bachelor of Science degree in …
Every home needs a heart that will always long to be there. Every home needs peace and comfort. From having nice seats, great colors on the walls, a nice wireless …
Mama Lucy Hospital is in the news again, as usual, not for good reasons. The hospital has now become a monument of shame where patients are going there at risk …
As the shortage of teachers in Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) continues around the country, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced plans to train at least 90,000 teachers that will …
Meet James Kagambi, the first Kenyan to climb Mount Everest. The 62-year-old was part of the first all-black team to climb the highest peak in the world, despite experiencing bad …
As electricity prices continue to rise, it’s becoming increasingly important to find ways to save on energy costs. One solution that has gained popularity in recent years is the LG InstaView …
For a long time, Africa’s healthcare systems have faced significant challenges. According to a 2019 study published in the International Journal of General Medicine, inadequate human resources, insufficient budgetary allocation …
Standard Chartered Kenya in partnership with Somo has today unveiled an ‘Access to Finance Programme’ that will support disadvantaged women by giving them access to small ticket loans ranging from …
Conceived in France, written in Togo, and voiced in Kenya, Junior (17:00 CAT) is a new pan-African Cartoon Network animation collaboration that takes African stories to the world. Created by …
With the advance in technology and the popularity of mobile money services in Kenya, millions of Kenyans no longer use cash to pay for services and products. Many payments currently …
Staying and working in the diaspora is always fun and comes with some sense of belonging and prestige. Family members and friends are always happy, and proud and want to …
A teacher who forged his primary, secondary, and college certificates belonging to someone else, and presented them to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) 16 years ago and got the job …
Are you a fan of superheroes and vehicles? If you are, then you’re going to love Batwheels! This action-packed, adventure-filled show is already taking the airwaves by storm, captivating young …
It might sound prosaic but a solid, well-planned IT infrastructure is a bit like having good plumbing. If the pipes don’t work, there’s little point in installing a state-of-the-art bathroom …
Increases in purchasing prices as well as tax burdens are among the challenges hitting Kenyan companies hard by increasing their input costs. This is according to the latest PMI survey …
Historically, Asia has been the birthplace of motorcycles. China, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam are the world’s four largest motorcycle markets. The continent is home to roughly 58% of all motorcycles …
Sophos has announced the promotion of Joe Levy to the president of the Sophos Technology Group (STG). Sophos also appointed Bill Robbins president, of Worldwide Field Operations. Levy is currently …
Old Mutual General Insurance has more than doubled its profit before tax for the year ending December 31st, 2022 to Kes. 1.24 billion up from Kes. 543.46 million registered within …
Why is data protection important in the digital age? Data protection is critical in the digital age because of the sheer volume of personal and sensitive information increasingly being stored …
Over 1,000 Kenyans across nine counties will benefit from Absa Bank’s food donation drive as part of the ongoing Ramadhan celebrations. The drive targets vulnerable families and children’s homes within Kisumu, …
Easter might have ended on the calendar but not at LG Electronics. At LG, Easter is on until the end of this month. The giant company is giving some of …
WhatsApp users will soon be able to use the same profile on more than one smartphone in a new feature that is being rolled out. WhatsApp is in the final …
About 40 counties have not paid health workers including doctors and nurses their salaries for the month of March. About 30 counties have not paid their health workers since January …
Mastercard has announced it is accelerating efforts to remove the first–use, PVC plastics from payment cards on its network by 2028. From January 1, 2028, all newly–produced plastic payment cards …
COVID-19: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions of people worldwide and has caused significant economic and social disruptions. The disease is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus and primarily spreads through …
Members of Parliament have revealed dirty tricks being used by some teachers under the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to get promotions for years. The shocking revelations came from the House …
Law number one; your employees are everything in your business. They are your first customers. Treat them well, and they will treat your business well. Treat them like trash, and …
Raila Odinga, the former Prime Minister of the Republic of Kenya loves living large. He is a Luo and Luos love lives and Raila Odinga has never hidden from living …
Cases of people being electrocuted while taking a shower in Kenya have been on the increase. In a period of one month, at least four cases have been reported. All …
The official net worth of the Kenyattas is not known. Some stats indicate that the family is worth 100 billion shillings, which is a pure lie because they are richer …
Whoever said crime does not pay did not mean it in terms of money. Because in making people filthy rich, some crimes do pay. Here are the top 5 richest …
Kenya’s Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has lost his Twitter Verification badge, becoming the first high-ranking government official to have his verification revoked under the new Twitter policy. The Deputy President, …
During the month of March, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) deregistered about 36 teachers for various offenses. The deregistered teachers will no longer be under TSC and will not work …
Marriages have made many successful. Marriages have also made many poor. Marriages have made prisoners. Marriages have also made many realize their potential in life. They say marriage is like …
When President William Ruto spoke and called on the opposition to end Maandamano (demonstrations) that had paralyzed the country and the economy, people knew that at least, the light at …
Flying to the United States of America is always a dream for millions around the world. This is because the USA is perceived as a land of opportunities given its …
AAR Healthcare Kenya Limited has just achieved a major milestone: the accreditation of Williamson House Laboratory to the ISO 15189-2012 Accreditation for Medical Testing Laboratories. This accreditation confirms AAR Healthcare …
There is a shortage of onions in Kenya at the moment. The country is now relying on Tanzania for a 90 percent supply of onions on the market. Although onions …
Ever since the return of Benjamin Netanyahu at the head of the most right-wing coalition ever seen in Israeli history, politics here has felt like a steaming, bubbling pot with …
Many lives are often lost whenever an accident happens along Kenyan roads. The latest accident was that which involved the Pwani University bus where at least 15 students lost their …
Kenya’s largest Sacco by dividends and asset base, Stima Sacco is targeting to net 30,000 new members with the opening of three more branches across the country this April. Stima …
The Kenyan private sector economy continued to run in contraction territory in March, the latest survey data showed, as business activity and new orders decreased for the second month running …
The Ministry of Internal Affairs in Uganda has released a list of countries that the citizens of Uganda can visit without being asked to first get a visa. In the …
Huawei is rolling out a series of cybersecurity solutions designed to automatically counter emerging strains of ransomware in the midst of rising attacks. The Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2022 has found …
In November 2022, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, took a break from public life to deal with the tragic loss of his three-year-old son, Ifeanyi. After almost six months …
They are Kenya’s gospel megastars and are always in the spotlight – but never like this. Maisha Magic Plus is proud to announce that viewers will get an inside look …
Leading video entertainment service provider Multichoice Kenya has today hosted a Content Showcase extravaganza to celebrate milestones and unveil new 2023 first-quarter content propositions to customers that reflect the unique …
Many famous investment quotes offer wisdom and insight into the world of investing. Here are some of the best investment quotes that are often cited by experts: “Rule No. 1: …
Bitcoin is a digital currency that operates on a decentralized, peer-to-peer network. It was created in 2009 by an anonymous individual or group of individuals known as Satoshi Nakamoto. Since …
Uganda has a vast potential for investment opportunities. With a population of over 45 million people and a growing economy, Uganda offers various sectors for investors to explore. If you …
Easter is here with us. It is going to be a long weekend. Kenyans will leave their workplaces on Thursday evening and report back on Tuesday morning. After a series …
Examiners who marked the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) are yet to be paid by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC). The examiners marked the exams almost four months …
Kenya’s telecommunications giant, Safaricom, has reduced the prices of its 4G Wi-Fi routers by 40 percent making Safaricom home WI-FI one of the most competitive products in the market in …
The city of New York in the United States of America (USA) is on high alert for possible violence, similar to the infamous Maandamano witnessed in Kenya ahead of former …
