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Africa Datacenters & Cloud Days to propel continent’s tech infrastructure

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Africa’s burgeoning digital economy is on the brink of transformation, as Africa Datacenters & Cloud Days (ADCD), an active community dedicated to...
The Board of Directors of NCBA Bank Kenya PLC has announced the appointment of Ms Rebecca M. Mbithi, a former CEO of Family Bank, as an Independent Non-Executive Director of NCBA Bank Kenya PLC with effect from 1st December, 2024. Ms Mbithi is a lawyer and accountant with more than 24 years’ experience 19 years of which in business management, having served in senior leadership positions at the Kenya Tea Development Agency Limited (KTDA), Rift Valley Railways Kenya Limited, Rift Valley Railways Uganda Limited, and Family Bank Limited where she rose to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Ms Rebecca Mbithi was Managing Director and CEO of Family Bank for five years between 2019 and November 2023 after rising from the position of Company Secretary. Ms Mbithi currently serves as a Director and Consultant on the Board of Across Frontiers Global Li
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Former Family Bank CEO Rebecca Mbithi Joins NCBA Bank Kenya Board

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The Board of Directors of NCBA Bank Kenya PLC has announced the appointment of Ms Rebecca M. Mbithi, a former CEO of...
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Solarise Africa and RUBiS Energy Kenya Partner to Launch RUBiSOL

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Solarise Africa, a pan-African Energy-as-a-Service company, and RUBiS Energy Kenya – a subsidiary of Rubis Energie, a leading player in the energy...
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CNN Academy’s New ‘Micro-Documentaries’ Sound the Climate Alarm for Global

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In a bid to enhance the safety and welfare of energy consumers in Nairobi, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has...
Mawingu has raised KSh 1.9 Billion ($15 million) of debt and equity financing to enable this expansion into East Africa. The Africa Go Green Fund (“AGG”), managed by Cygnum Capital, will provide KSh1.4 Billion ($11 million) of long-term senior debt. This is supported by an additional KSh0.5 Billion ($4 million) investment from InfraCo Africa, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), and from Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank FMO. This acquisition will enable the company to replicate its wins in Kenya, into Tanzania and East Africa. The primary objective is to scale Mawingu’s affordable home Internet proposition to underserved communities in East Africa by acquiring and growing ISPs in the target markets.
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Mawingu Acquires Tanzanian ISP Habari for Kes1.9 Billion

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Internet Service Provider (ISP), Mawingu, today announced the acquisition of Habari, an Arusha-based ISP with operations across seven regions in Tanzania.
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Future Construkt Secures CMA Nod for REIT Management in Kenya

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Future Construkt Investment Managers Ltd, a subsidiary of Construkt Africa LLC (Mauritius), a strategy advisory and asset management firm, has been officially...
Airtel Money Kenya has signed a partnership with Naivas Supermarket that will allow Airtel Money customers to deposit and withdraw cash across Naivas branches countrywide. The deal is part of Airtel Money’s proactive strategy to expand its agent footprint and get closer to the customer, which heightens the competition for customers with Safaricom’s M-Pesa. Speaking during the signing ceremony, Airtel Money Managing Director, Ms Anne Kinuthia-Otieno, said the partnership, will significantly bolster their ongoing efforts to enhance access to financial services for their customers through their Mobile Money platform. “Today marks a significant milestone for us, as we join hands with Naivas Supermarket to bring enhanced convenience to our customers,” said Ms. Anne Kinuthia-Otieno. “This partnership underscores Airtel Money’s commitment to expanding our reach and ensuring that our services are easily accessible. By offering cash deposit and withdrawal services at Naivas branches nationwide, we are not only strengthening our presence but also reaffirming our dedication to providing seamless and affordable financial solutions through our Mobile Money platform,”
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Airtel Money partners with Naivas

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Airtel Money Kenya has signed a partnership with Naivas Supermarket that will allow Airtel Money customers to deposit and withdraw cash across...
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Energy Regulator Urges Collaboration with County Governments to Enhance Safety among...

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In a bid to enhance the safety and welfare of energy consumers in Nairobi, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has...
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ICANN ANNOUNCES NEW gTLD APPLICANT SUPPORT PROGRAM TARGETING UNDEREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES

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The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the nonprofit organization that coordinates the Domain Name System (DNS), has today announced the opening...
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Liberty Kenya Holdings Announces Rosalyn Mugoh as new Heritage Insurance Kenya...

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Liberty Kenya Holdings is pleased to announce the appointment of Rosalyn Mugoh as the Managing Director, Heritage Insurance Company Kenya Limited. Rosalyn...
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Conference of the Parties (COP29): Lack of Clean Cooking Access Poses...

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African policymakers and international partners meeting at this year’s UN Climate Change Conference, COP29 on Tuesday highlighted the urgent crisis posed by...
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TRANSFORMING KENYA’S DIGITAL ECONOMY

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New toolkit offers policy roadmap to reform the gig economy and impact millions of workers A groundbreaking new toolkit, developed...
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From Boomers to Zoomers: How retailers and eCommerce firms can boost...

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New Infobip research reveals generational shopping preferences ahead of Black Friday New research from global communication platform Infobip (www.Infobip.com)...
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MultiChoice Group maintains strategic momentum despite macroeconomic challenges

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Despite external pressures, MultiChoice’s strategy leverages a solid financial foundation, targeted investments, and disciplined cost management to drive future growth and deliver...
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KBL Unveils Holiday Beer Festival with Exciting Offers

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After a successful Oktobafest and celebration of the month of beer in October, Kenya Breweries through its beer brands has kicked off...
The 12th Edition of the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF) has been launched. The event, which has over the years brought together hundreds of delegates from non-governmental organisations, academia, media, funding partners, the United Nations, the technical community, government and the private sector within the digital ecosystem, will be held in Lusaka, Zambia between April 29th and May 1st, 2025. Every year, Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a pan-African non profit organisation works in collaboration with partners to host the event. Partners who will be working together with PIN to host the 2025 event are; Bloggers of Zambia, Common Cause Zambia, Internews Network Zambia, Zambian Cybersecurity Initiative Foundation (ZCSI), Internet Society Zambia, Zambia Information and Communication Technology Authority (ZICTA) and the Ministry of Technology and Science. Also announced during the launch was the theme of DRIF25 which is, Promoting Digital Ubuntu in Approaches to Technology. PIN and partners have successively held 11 DRIF editions since 2013. The 2024 DRIF was held in Accra, Ghana, attracting 1,044 registered attendees and delegates from 61 countries across the world. In 2023, DRIF which was held in Nairobi, Kenya was attended by 601 participants drawn from 54 countries across the world. Speaking during the launch of the 2025 Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF), ‘Gbenga Sesan, Paradigm Initiative’s Executive Director stressed the need to guard the Internet, saying it is the last standing civic space in the Global South. "The last standing civic space we have in the Global South is the Internet. Next year from April 29th to May 1st we will gather here in Lusaka, Zambia. We will be discussing several things here, including the need to fight our own battles and the need to protect civic spaces. There is a fierce urgency of protecting civic space.” He also urged countries on the continent to fight for their own elections and electoral systems, and not other people’s battles, and the usual bad habit of shutting the Internet or introducing laws that make all illegal things become legal. “When I see national security as a phrase in any policy, I’m going to question it,” he added. In his remarks, Richard Mulonga, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Bloggers of Zambia said we need to fight for digital freedom. “We are freedom fighters in our own way. Every morning we wake up, we have to fight for digital freedom in our own contexts. We should fight for our own African democracy.” He implored citizens to be on guard and look out for enforcement of digital policies. DRIF25, he added, will be instrumental in promoting Zambia as the country would be hosting global citizens. On her part, Brenda Zulu, Digital Safety Coordinator at Internews Network Zambia said the organisation was excited to partner with PIN to host DRIF25, and would be offering personalised guidance on safety practices and also enhance tools for digital security. The Forum is an important platform where conversations on digital policy in Africa are shaped, policy directions debated, and partnerships forged for action. The Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum has carved a niche as the arena for tough topical global issues on digital rights and inclusion, accommodating views and opinions from civil society, technology companies, government, academia, and other stakeholders.
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12th Edition of the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF25) Launched 

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The 12th Edition of the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF) has been launched. The event, which has over the years brought...
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MAJID AL FUTTAIM OPENS NEW CARREFOUR STORE AT RUNDA MALL AS...

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Majid Al Futtaim, which owns the exclusive rights to operate Carrefour in Kenya, has opened its 25th store at Runda Mall in Nairobi....
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Tusker Oktobafest wraps up with a grand celebration of beer, music...

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The fifth edition of Tusker Oktobafest concluded with an exhilarating finale, uniting beer enthusiasts across Kenya in a month-long celebration of Kenyan...
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Tusker Oktobafest Enters Its Third Weekend of the Ultimate Beer and...

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Following two vibrant weekends of celebration, Tusker Oktobafest enters its third week, bringing thrilling beer and music festivities to five new locations:...
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Africa toasts with Moët & Chandon in celebration of Champagne Day

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Moët & Chandon marked Champagne Day in a dazzling celebration of art, craftsmanship, savoir-faire, and ingenuity. Set against the backdrop of Hemingways in...
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