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Qatar Airways Retains Skytrax ‘Airline of the Year’ Title for 9th Time

Business, Transportation /

Qatar Airways has once again been named the ‘World’s Best Airline’ by the prestigious international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax, retaining the top position for a record-breaking ninth time. Qatar Airways says the achievement reaffirms its steadfast commitment to delivering excellence across every touchpoint of the travel experience. In addition to securing the airline industry’s […]

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CFAO Mobility Kenya & Almasi Financial Services to Offer Sharia-compliant Financing

Business /

CFAO Mobility Kenya and Almasi Financial Services have partnered to give their customers access 90% financing to purchase commercial vehicles at very convenient rates and payable within 60 months. The deal is expected to boost the transport and logistics sector by providing entrepreneurs with affordable access to heavy commercial trucks, through a Sharia-compliant finance partner.

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Kenya’s Afya Gemma Selected for 2025  Google.org  Accelerator

AI, Apps, Technology /

Afya Gemma, a Kenyan AI-powered clinical decision support platform developed by Aga Khan University Data Innovation Office has been selected to participate in the 2025 Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI. Afya Gemma will scale its efforts to equip clinicians across Kenya with real-time, evidence-based guidance tailored to local healthcare realities. “We’re honoured to join the 2025 Google.org

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Cross-border Payment Solution Verto Launches Verto Reserve

Apps /

Verto, a global cross-border payments platform, has launched Verto Reserve, a new feature that empowers businesses to earn interest on their holdings in G10 and African currencies regardless of their country of incorporation. Verto customers can now fully utilize idle funds sitting in various currency wallets and accounts, achieving interest earnings of up to 10%

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LemFi acquires fintech Pillar, to launch credit cards for immigrants

Apps, Business, Games /

LemFi, an international payment services startup based in London, has acquired Pillar, a UK-based fintech focused on credit access for immigrants, in a strategic move that will transform financial services for immigrants. This acquisition paves the way for LemFi to launch specialised credit cards designed especially for immigrant communities, addressing one of their most persistent

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Twiga to Let Go of Over 300 Employees in Great Pivot

Business, Software, Technology /

Twiga, the Kenyan agritech and retail distribution company, which has been restructuring and pivoting to profitability, has reportedly let go of over 300 employees to achieve its ‘NewCo’ dream. According to a report by pan-African tech publication TechMoran, “The company intends to declare financial distress, file a manufactured bankruptcy, fire over 300 employees, transfer assets

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Why technology could be a tipping point for insurance uptake

Climate Finance /

By Prudence Khamati Insurance for most Kenyans, is a grudge purchase – something people reluctantly buy because it is mandated, not necessarily because they see its value. This has contributed to a low insurance penetration rate of under 3%, according to the Insurance Industry Annual Report 2023 by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), significantly below

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Kenya Unveils Ksh 4B National Sugar Sector Support Plan

Business /

Kenya has unveiled an annual Ksh 4B National Sugar Sector Support Plan to support sustainable growth across the entire sugar industry, not just a single player. The national Ksh 4 billion annual investment plan is funded through the Sugar Development Levy (SDL) and was unveiled by the Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Hon. Mutahi

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Kenya Tapping the $6.3 Trillion Global Wellness Economy

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Kenya has reaffirmed its ambition to be Africa’s premier wellness tourism hub, targeting an influx of both regional and international visitors seeking holistic, nature-immersive experiences. Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) CEO June Chepkemei underscored the board’s commitment to mainstream wellness offerings as a strategic growth area for the hospitality and tourism sector. Kenya has great potential

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