Topic: East Africa
Leah Kirumbi appointed as Chief Medical Advisor at Health-Tech Innovator iZola
Jun 11, 2024 at 10:51 AM
Dr. Leah Kirumbi, MBChB, M.MED OBGYN, has been appointed as the Chief Medical Advisor for iZola, a pioneering health-tech startup that provides solutions for parents of neurodiverg...
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ANTHONY HUTIA: How Samsung is leading drive for environmental sustainability
Jun 06, 2024 at 05:32 PM
As the urgency to combat climate change escalates, technology companies are uniquely positioned to drive environmental sustainability....
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Samsung Innovation Campus opens doors in Kenya, equipping youth for the tech frontier
May 31, 2024 at 07:24 PM
Samsung Electronics East Africa has partnered with Eastlands College of Technology to launch the Samsung Innovation Campus, a groundbreaking initiative designed to equip young Keny...
SBM, Mobikey partner to offer businesses comprehensive asset financing solutions
May 28, 2024 at 04:42 PM
SBM Bank Kenya and Mobikey, a leading East African asset financing company, have joined forces to provide Kenyan businesses with a powerful tool to fuel their growth....
PS Paul Rono calls for renewed focus on CAADP for Africa’s agricultural future
May 22, 2024 at 11:52 AM
Agriculture PS Paul Rono has underscored the urgent need for a renewed focus on the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) to address the multifaceted chall...
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Mercure Nairobi introduces innovative workspitality experience in Upperhill
May 15, 2024 at 12:25 PM
Mercure Nairobi has introduced the pioneering WOJO Workspitality concept to East and Central Africa, debuting in the vibrant Nairobi's Upperhill area....
UAE entity, B Commodities set for majority stake acquisition in Limuru Tea
May 08, 2024 at 03:53 PM
In a move that could reshape Kenya's tea industry landscape, B Commodities ME (FZE), a United Arab Emirates (UAE) based firm, is poised to acquire a controlling stake in Limuru Tea...
Pullman picks Nairobi for its first 'workspitality' hotel in East Africa
May 06, 2024 at 12:41 PM
Pullman Hotels & Resorts is scheduled to open the Pullman Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill in Nairobi, in June 2024....
iProcure, the once promising Kenyan agritech startup, put in administration
May 03, 2024 at 06:40 PM
Kenyan agritech startup iProcure, a well-funded company that aimed to revolutionize the agricultural sector, has been placed under administration, raising concerns about its future...
Kenya welcomes Jumbo Africa Auto Auction SEZ signalling investor confidence
Apr 24, 2024 at 04:17 PM
President William Ruto lauded the burgeoning landscape of new enterprises within Kenya’s Special Economic and Export Processing zones, attributing them to a robust signal of inve...
UK initiates tariff-free entry for Kenyan flowers, cultivating stronger trade ties
Apr 11, 2024 at 02:13 PM
Effective Thursday, Kenyan cut flower exports will enter the United Kingdom tariff-free....
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Collaborative efforts between Kenya and Rwanda to boost cargo efficiency
Mar 06, 2024 at 12:12 PM
The Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) and Kenya Railways are working together to improve the efficiency of cargo movement for Rwandan businesses, particularly those involved in the tr...
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Kenya edges closer to sealing duty-free trade agreement with European Union
Mar 01, 2024 at 01:11 PM
Kenya has taken a significant step towards a new trade era with the European Union (EU) after the European Parliament endorsed a preferential trade deal....
KCB and MasterCard partner to drive financial inclusion in East Africa
Feb 26, 2024 at 03:23 PM
KCB Bank Kenya and Mastercard have joined forces in a groundbreaking 5-year collaboration aimed at transforming the East African financial landscape....
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Visa appoints Chad Pollock as its new Country Manager and VP for East Africa
Feb 22, 2024 at 01:14 PM
Visa has appointed Chad Pollock as its new Cluster Country General Manager and Vice President for the East Africa region....
Kenyan billionaire John Kimani snaps up 8.6 million Safaricom shares in 6 months
Jan 29, 2024 at 05:51 PM
Billionaire John Kibunga Kimani, a man known for his shrewd business instincts, has quietly become a major player in the recent shift of ownership within Kenya's telecommunication ...
Mobile money momentum stalled in 2023 as inflationary headwinds bit
Jan 22, 2024 at 11:21 AM
In a sign of the times, Kenya's mobile money transactions, a cornerstone of the nation's economy and a global fintech marvel, plateaued in 2023 for the first time since its 2007 in...
Why Kenya plans to exit Ruto's infamous G-to-G fuel importation deal with Gulf
Jan 19, 2024 at 08:17 PM
President William Ruto-backed Government to Government (G2G) deal with Saudi Arabia, initiated in April 2023, is facing uncertainty as Kenya expresses its intention to withdraw....
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Pesapal launches a feature that allows digital tipping directly on POS terminals
Jan 16, 2024 at 04:38 PM
Customers can now tip seamlessly with Pesapal's latest innovation, as the company introduces a groundbreaking feature allowing digital tipping directly on its POS devices....
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Kenya private sector players face freeze on funding as IFC shifts to prioritize ESG
Jan 04, 2024 at 01:32 PM
Private companies operating in Kenya are facing a freeze in funding as the International Finance Corporation (IFC) gives priority to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) mat...
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