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Government suspends issuance of development permits around Konza City
The county governments of Machakos, Makueni and Kajiado have suspended the issuance of new development permits…
Family Bank to loan Kshs 500M to agri-businesses in 17 counties
Family Bank has committed to disburse loans worth 500 million shillings to agribusinesses in selected 17…
Absa Bank rolls out a tap to pay service
Absa Bank Kenya has rolled out contactless payment solution with the launch of a new vertical…
HMD Global announces six new Nokia phones across three distinct lines
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones and accessories, Thursday announced the launch of six new…
Entertainment industry appeals for business friendlier COVID-19 protocols
The Pubs, Entertainment and Restaurants Association of Kenya (PERAK) Friday appealed to the government to review…
UNHCR suggests sustainable solutions for refugees residing in Kenyan camps
Press release UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has shared with the Government of Kenya a proposed…
Agents crucial in driving up digital insurance uptake
As insurers race to embrace digital technology, intermediaries will still play a valuable role in attracting…
Tens graduate from a digital inclusion training in Isiolo
Fifty-five female trainees have graduated from a four-day soft skills training offered by the Digitruck, in…
M-PESA Foundation, CIFF launch the Impact Philanthropy Africa Forum
M-PESA Foundation in collaboration with the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) Wednesday commissioned the Impact Philanthropy…
AppGallery supporting the banking and finance sector
Since last year, leading banking apps have been integrated within AppGallery in Kenya, enabling users to…
Nokia 5.4 available in Kenya for Kshs 24,500
The home of Nokia phones, HMD Global, has today launched the latest addition to its 5…
Kenyans among MultiChoice Talent Factory class of 2020 graduates
Despite the challenging year that was 2020, MultiChoice is thrilled to congratulate the MultiChoice Talent Factory…
Anne Ngatia appointed Ogilvy Africa, Deputy Managing Partner -Strategic Initiatives
Ogilvy Africa has announced the creation of a new strategic initiatives role to drive its growth…
LG closes its loss-making smartphone business
By BBC LG Electronics said on Monday it would close down its loss-making smartphone business. In…
Kenya Airways suspends UK-Kenya flights effective Friday
Kenya Airways PLC (KQ) Sunday announced the suspension of passenger flights between Kenya and the United…
Facebook launches another campaign against COVID-19 misinformation
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Facebook has been working to connect people to accurate information and reduce…
IMF approves US$2.34 Billion ECF and EFF arrangements for Kenya
On April 2, 2021, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved 38-month arrangements…
KRA hits financial year high collections in March
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) recorded the highest revenue performance rate since the beginning of the Financial…
MultiChoice offers exciting Kenyan content during the April holidays
DStv and GOtv have lined up an unmatched entertainment list of exciting Kenyan content made in…
Unga wa Dola launches nationwide consumer campaign
Leading flour miller Kitui Flour Mills, the manufacturer of Unga wa Dola & Jahazi Flour has…
Season 2 of Microsoft’s digital and coding programme for university students on
Microsoft’s Season 2 of the Game of Learners (GOL) program, an initiative aimed at enhancing digital…
A surge in COVID-19 claims eats into AAR Insurance profits
Medical insurance company AAR saw its 2020 full year profit dip 55% to Kshs 234 million…
eco.business Fund, Co-op Bank finance sustainable agriculture
The eco.business Fund has made its first investment in Kenya offering Co-operative Bank of Kenya (Co-op…
Huawei offers up to 50% discount on some products
Huawei Mobile Kenya is running a five-day campaign aimed at giving discounts on various products and…
Amp up your productivity with realme during this lockdown
Kenya is back on lockdown and once again, people are stuck at home thanks to the…
SportPesa Foundation supports Heels4Pads to address menstrual poverty in Kenya
Milestone Games Ltd which trades as SportPesa has partnered with Heels4Pads, an initiative by SisterSpeaks, to…
AIBK effects board changes
The Association of Insurance Brokers of Kenya (AIBK) has elected Anthony Mwangi as the National Chairman…
Sanlam announces move to a purpose-led organisation
Sanlam, non-bank financial services provider in Africa has announced a corporate software reboot to transform its…
LG Dual Vane Air Conditioner recognized for indoor air quality
Commercial air conditioning technology from LG Electronics has been internationally recognized for its ability to improve…
Keeping on schedule made easy, thanks to HUAWEI Assistant.TODAY
Now more than ever our world is vastly less accessible than it was pre-COVID-19, and this…
Family Bank Group defies industry trend to post higher profits
Family Bank Group Tuesday posted Kshs 1.16 billion in 2020 full year net profit, representing a…
Huawei publishes Innovation and Intellectual Property white paper
Huawei has published a new white paper focused on innovation and intellectual property at its Forum…
Shelter Afrique bounces back to profitability
Pan African housing development financier Shelter Afrique has returned to profitability, posting 196 million (USD 1.85M)…
Expect electricity interruption this weekend in Western Kenya
Kenya Power plans to switch off electricity supply in Western Kenya this weekend to upscale transmission.…
Hope TV is Easter pop-up channel on DStv and GOtv
Hope TV has partnered with MultiChoice Kenya brands – GOtv and DStv – to launch an…
d.light slashes prices by up to 19 pc
Solar solutions provider, d.light Kenya has announced a price reduction for its products to cushion customers…
UNHCR Statement on the Government of Kenya’s intention to close Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is grateful to the people and Government of Kenya for generously…
MultiChoice and Azuri launch DStv on PayGo Solar TV for off-grid areas
MultiChoice Kenya and Azuri Technologies, the first company to launch a complete pay-as-you-go solar TV package…
Huawei EMU 11 empowering you enhance your online privacy
As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, the way we attend school has changed dramatically. The most…
Family Bank joins the UN Global Compact network
Family Bank has Tuesday officially joined the United Nations Global Compact network underscoring its commitment to…
realme C11 leads in realme Kenya smartphones sales
Among the six smartphones that the world’s fastest-growing smartphone maker realme introduced in the Kenyan market,…
Amena Arif appointed IFC Country Manager for East Africa and Malawi
International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has appointed Amena Arif as…
UAP Old Mutual beefs up the claims settlement process
Integrated insurer, UAP Old Mutual has enhanced its claims’ settlement processes to ensure customers’ claims requests…
COVID-19: Kenya’s President extends night curfew for 60 days
President Uhuru Kenyatta Friday extended the 10.00 PM to 4.00AM curfew in Kenya for 60 days…
All SuperSport channels opened to all subscribers on the DStv App this weekend
This weekend, sport-loving DStv customers subscribed to Family and Access packages will be able to stream…
Posta and NTSA ink parcel delivery deal
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) have inked a…
Indian travel agents endorse Kenya’s preparedness for visitors
Indian travel agents has endorsed Kenya’s preparedness to handle visitors in the midst of the COVID-19…