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Jiji launches Jiji Academy, a free online academy to drive traffic

Technology /

Jiji, Kenya’s online marketplace, has launched a free online course bank dubbed Jiji Academy to help young Kenyans turn business ideas into profitable ventures and drive traffic to its site. The courses on the platform are tailored for side hustlers, aspiring entrepreneurs, and small business owners looking to grow sustainably in today’s fast-evolving digital economy. […]

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Sun King launches phone & TV manufacturing plant with annual production capacity of up to 700,000 units

Business, Eco Tech, Technology /

Sun King, Kenya’s solar and energy-efficient appliances company, has launched its 7,600-square-metre manufacturing facility with an annual production capacity of up to 700,000 units, reports pan-African tech publication TechMoran. Sun King aims to localise manufacturing, shorten supply chains, and increase local value addition and substitute more than USD $150 million in imports across Africa over

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Tatu City launches its After-School Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program

Business /

Tatu City has officially launched its After-School Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program under Tatu Reach, the city’s Environmental, Social and Governance initiative, while celebrating the graduation of the first cohort of students, participants in the pilot phase, who completed a 13-week course in front-end web development and artificial intelligence. The program, designed for learners aged 14–15,

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Faulu Bank Spreads Hope to Vulnerable Children with Donation to New Life Home Trust

Climate Finance /

Faulu Microfinance Bank has donated cleaning materials, hygiene products, food supplies and KES 100,000 to support the home’s mission of caring for abandoned and vulnerable children. This marked the first partnership between Faulu and the Trust, whose Nairobi branch currently supports between 40 and 50 children with essential services such as medical care, education, and

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Standard Bank’s Kenyan Unit Said in Talks to Acquire NCBA Group

Business /

Standard Bank Group Ltd.’s Kenyan subsidiary is in advanced talks to acquire NCBA Group Plc, according to people familiar with the matter, in a deal that could reshape Kenya’s competitive banking landscape. The discussions, which remain private, could result in one of the largest banking transactions in East Africa in recent years, potentially creating the

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IFC Anchors $550M Axian Bond to Fund Wananchi Acquisition

Business /

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) will anchor a $550 million bond issuance by Axian Telecom to finance the Mauritius-based operator’s planned acquisition of Kenya’s Wananchi Group, according to people familiar with the matter. IFC is expected to commit $75 million (Sh9.6 billion) to the debt, which will also refinance existing obligations and fund general corporate

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Kerry and Concern Worldwide Champion Sustainable Nutrition in Kenya

Healthcare /

Kerry and Concern Worldwide are highlighting the local impact of their collaborative ‘ALIVE’ programme in Kenya to celebrate the World Food Day, a Global Day of Action dedicated to tackling food insecurity. The initiative empowers smallholder farming communities in Tana River County to enhance food security, improve nutrition, and build resilience against climate change, aligning

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Super Metro Enters Ride-Hailing Race with SuperGo Taxis to Challenge Uber and Bolt

Tech /

Nairobi’s leading commuter transport company, Super Metro Sacco, is preparing to enter Kenya’s crowded ride-hailing market with the launch of SuperGo Taxis, its first digital mobility platform designed to rival international operators such as Uber, Bolt, and Little Cab. The announcement, made on October 13 through the company’s verified social media pages, featured the tagline

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