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World Vision Kenya honours humanitarian heroes on World Humanitarian Day 2025

On World Humanitarian Day, World Vision Kenya (WVK) joins the global humanitarian community to celebrate the dedication of aid workers and the resilience of communities impacted by crises. This year’s theme, “Strengthening Global Solidarity and Empowering Local Communities,” emphasizes the vital role of local leadership in humanitarian response. Globally, over 120 million people are forcibly…

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Unlocking the opportunities of Kenya’s boda boda economy

Each day, millions of people across Kenya rely on boda bodas to weave through traffic on the way to work, to move goods, access healthcare, and bridge the last mile. These fast, affordable motorcycle taxis power urban mobility and support economic inclusion, but they operate in a sector that remains largely informal. Many drivers navigate these roads with little training, oversight or…

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It’s time we put youth at the forefront of achieving the SDGs

I consider myself privileged to have worked with and led young people in my close to two decades career in sustainability. I have seen young Community Health Promoters doing their best to improve health outcomes, youth-led groups striving to address unemployment through their skills, and youthful managers redefining waste management. I have seen the youth propelling action towards enabling the…

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Kenya must wake up to the Esports boom

For three days last May, eSports enthusiasts gathered at the Sarit Centre in Nairobi to test their mettle in the LG Screen and Sound Festival gaming contest, powered by LG OLED and QNED TVs. Eventually, Adam Mcloude walked away with the LG Soundbar in contention; a modest prize but whose preceding challenge introduced excitement around the meteoric rise of esports in a global discourse that Kenya…

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TLcom Capital's pre-seed Fund, TAPSI, reaches 50% mark with new investment in TurnStay

TLcom Capital, the Africa-focused venture capital firm, is growing its early-stage portfolio from its dedicated $5M pre-seed fund, TAPSI (TIDE Africa Pre Seed Investments). With its most recent investment in TurnStay, the South African travel payment platform, which has just closed a $2M seed round, TAPSI has now deployed 50% of its capital. TAPSI was launched in 2022 to extend TLcom’s investment…

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KRA partners with tech community to simplify tax solutions through GavaConnect

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is advancing its digital transformation agenda by collaborating directly with the country’s tech community. At its second API masterclass, the KRA highlighted the success of its GavaConnect Enterprise API platform, which has already registered over 1,000 developers. This makes the KRA the first public sector institution in Kenya to create a platform that allows…

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CIC reports growth in microinsurance, highlighting increased demand for inclusive policies

CIC Insurance Group Plc (CIC) has reported a substantial surge in its microinsurance policies, with the proportion of these policies growing from 11% in 2023 to 18% in 2024. This growth, highlighted in the company’s 2024 Sustainability Report, signals a rising uptake of microinsurance solutions among previously underserved communities and informal businesses. Mr. Patrick Nyaga, Group Managing…

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Rethinking customer experience in Africa’s digital economy

Across Africa’s digital economy, we are witnessing a fundamental shift in how brands approach customer experience (CX). What was once viewed primarily as a reactive support function – tied to call centers, complaints, and crisis resolution – is now emerging as a strategic business priority. At the heart of this transformation is a renewed focus on human connection. This shift may not always make…

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Bridging the climate capital chasm: Why Africa needs more than venture capital

Africa holds 40% of the world’s solar energy potential—and yet receives just a fraction of the capital needed to unlock it. This is not just an inefficiency. It’s a failure of capital architecture—and a threat to global climate progress. Similarly, Africa is home to 65% of unused arable land and could become the climate-smart global food basket if matched with the right financing. Traditional…

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Uganda takes control of CHAN 2024 Group C with 2-0 win over Niger

Uganda secured their spot at the top of Group C with a 2-0 victory over Niger at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium. This marked their first ever back to back win in the CHAN tournament. Allan Okello was the star of the match, scoring the opening goal in the 25th minute just moments after his penalty was saved. He later assisted Joel Sserunjogi, who scored the second goal in the 56th…

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Viatris launches campaign as it seeks to raise awareness on Erectile Dysfunction

Viatris has launched its EmpowerED for Life campaign across key African countries with an aim of raising awareness of Erectile Dysfunction (ED). The initiative intends to break the stigma around men’s health, and encouraging men to seek safe, professional medical support. The EmpowerED for Life campaign seeks to shift the narrative around ED from stigma to support by fostering open conversations,…

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CHAN 2024: Group A heats up with DR Congo vs Zambia + Kenya vs. Angola

The TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 will see seoond round matches in group A. There will be doubleheader that will see DR Congo face Zambia, followed by the host nation Kenya taking on Angola. DR Congo vs. Zambia (16:00 EAT) The day’s first match pits two of the group’s powerhouses against each other. DR Congo, a two-time CHAN champion, enters the tournament with a…

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Get a chance to win Ksh. 30,000 in PUBG Mobile dance challenge

PUBG Mobile, the world-renowned mobile battle royale game, today announced the launch of its electrifying “Afro Frenzy Dance Challenge” on TikTok. In the challenge, PUGB players and dance enthusiasts across Africa are being invited to showcase their moves and creativity. This exciting initiative aims to blend the thrill of in-game action with the vibrant energy of Afro-inspired dance, fostering…

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Safaricom & LG showcase smart home experience at Rhythm & Brunch festival

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Why everyone deserves to get tested for Hepatitis

As Kenya joins the world in commemorating World Hepatitis Day this July, this year’s official theme “Let’s Break It down. Get the Facts. Take Action,” reminds us that, to eliminate hepatitis as a public health threat, we must begin by breaking down the barriers to awareness, access and early diagnosis – because, ensuring that more people are tested is not just a health priority, but a broader…

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Kenya’s rental market is ripe for a landlord centered digital revolution

For decades, property management in Kenya, particularly in the rental segment, has operated in a low-tech, informal environment. Rent has for the longest time been collected manually, records are paper-based (where they exist at all) and many landlords function more as passive recipients of income than active participants in a modern financial ecosystem. However, that model is fast becoming…

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EABL reports an improved half year net profit of Ksh. 8.1B

East African Breweries Plc (EABL) has announced that it has reported a Ksh. 8.1 billion net profit for the six months period ending December 31, 2024. This is an improvement from the Ksh. 6.7 billion that the company reported in a previous period in 2023. The company has attributed the rise in profitability in part to reduced interest cost as the company reduced its debt by Ksh. 5 billion and…