The African Development Bank (AfDB) confirms its partnership with the Second Edition of the...

The AIS II is pleased with the partnership of the AfDB, which was crucial for the success of the first edition and now consolidated for its second edition Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the...

M-Pesa Gets GSMA Certification

M-PESA Passes Independent Assessment in Offering Safer, More Transparent and More Resilient Financial Services. ...

KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY WINS KSHS.2.5 BILLION SUGAR IMPORTATION COURT CASE

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has won a KShs.2.5 billion Court case against sugar importer Darasa Investments Limited. KRA will therefore execute its mandate of collecting the accrued import duty on the 40,000 metric tonnes...

26th Kenya Homes Expo Opens in Nairobi

The 26th edition of Kenya Homes Expo has kicked off at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. This year’s edition is sponsored by Blue Triangle Cement and will be called the Blue Triangle Homes...

World Bank: Gov’t Fertilizer Subsidies Making Farmers Poorer

Fertilizer subsidies given to farmers by the government could be impoverishing farmers, according to new World Bank Report. According to the 2018 World Bank Kenya Economic Update, the subsidies only benefit wealthy farmers and...

Apple says it’s now powered completely by renewable energy

After years of chasing the dream of clean energy, Apple announced that it's facilities are now 100 percent powered by renewable sources. That's up from the 96 percent in 2016, according to its latest...

Merck Foundation Announce the Call for Application for Merck Hypertension and Diabetes Awards 2018

Merck Diabetes and Hypertension Awards 2018 will be rolled out in many African and Asian Universities in more than 30 countries Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the Philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany (www.Merck.com), announced the Call...

Zuckerberg reportedly asked Instagram to copy Snapchat Stories

It's no secret that Instagram has had serious Snapchat envy for a while, but what got the ball rolling? If you believe Bloomberg, it's none other than Mark Zuckerberg himself. A source talking to...

Ecobank Group partners with MTN to deepen financial inclusion across Africa

MTN (www.MTN.com) has announced a collaboration with Africa’s leading independent banking group, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) (www.Ecobank.com), enabling both companies to leverage each other’s assets that will ultimately offer more value to...

WorldRemit partners with Lebara to connect new customers to its money transfer service to...

The strategic partnership unlocks digital money transfers for millions of Lebara customers to send money to over 40 African nations Lebara (https://Mobile.Lebara.com) and WorldRemit (www.WorldRemit.com), two leading brands serving international residents, have entered into...