The British High Commission Nairobi will support Micro, Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya with a Sh 667 million fund ($5.2 million) in another example of the UK being a long-term partner providing investment solutions that deliver growth and jobs. The ‘Listed SME Debt Fund’, sponsored by FSD Africa, aims to mobilise up-to Sh38.85 […]
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A total of 10,851 candidates are sitting for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams in Laikipia County this year. Laikipia county director of education Reverend Francis Shikanda speaking during the exam container opening in Nanyuki said there were 143 centres with 132 and 11 for both public and private schools respectively. “Laikipia County has […]
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There is need to continue mobilizing and pushing for prevention and counter violent extremism (PCVE) related policy reforms so as to mainstream gender and ensure the full participation of communities at the grassroots level – women are central actors in PCVE as they are connected to the cultural, social and political fabric of their communities […]
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Airtel Kenya has launched “Data ImeData Campaign,” offering their Weekly and Monthly data customers up to 50 per cent more data at price points ranging from Sh50 to Sh1000. As Kenyans approach the festive season, this is a Christmas offer that aims to offer them affordable, reliable and convenient data services. The Amazing Data […]
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The Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at MIT has launched its new podcast, “A Legacy of Purpose: Conversations with Dina H. Sherif”, a series that brings together the stories of those brave enough to engage in leadership, with a focus on those who are working hard to see entrepreneurs thrive across growth markets. The podcast […]
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An outsourcing and tech company, VFS Global, has been awarded a contract to provide UK visa services to residents of Kenya travelling to the UK. Effective 22 October 2024, customers applying for a UK visa will be directed to VFS Global to book an appointment to complete their visa application. Customers will also have the […]
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When Fejiro Hanu Agbodje was conned in 2014 by a random guy he met through a blogging site, he took that experience as a lesson. It was after one of his high-flying uncles offered him an iTunes gift card, but little did he know what to do with it. After all, one ought to own […]
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Real estate developer, Superior Homes Kenya, has launched a Sh30 billion modern and luxurious master-planned gated community in Ruiru, Kiambu County that seeks to offer a high-quality lifestyle for homeowners away from the urban hustles and bustles. Dubbed ‘Kofi Ridge’, the 240-acre master-planned gated community features a range of uniquely designed three-bedroom townhouses, four and five-bedroom […]
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Absa Bank has officially launched its Absa Kenya Foundation (AKF) to promote its social and environmental contributions in communities. AKF, sponsored by the bank alongside its strategic partners, will focus on an array of areas, including entrepreneurship, education, natural resource management, and health. The lender said 1.5 per cent of its annual earnings will go […]
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Capital A Investment Bank, formerly Securities Africa Kenya Limited, has unveiled a new brand identity, marking a significant milestone in its journey after being upgraded from a licensed stockbroker to an investment bank by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). The investment bank initially operated as a stockbroker, but now provides tailored investment advice across various […]
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