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Equitel 4G SIM Card Rollout To Boost Connection Speeds

Staff Writer - August 16, 2021

Equity’s mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) – Equitel – has launched fourth generation (4G) services. The new 4G broadband network offers faster speeds to...

KENYANS CAN NOW GET A CASH ADVANCE TO PURCHASE MEDICATION ON...

November 18, 2019

GROHE rolls out ‘Turn Water into Food’ program in Jordan

May 1, 2018

MYDAWA and AstraZeneca partnership – a commitment to patients

December 9, 2020

July 24, 2018

LIFESTYLE NEWS

The LAPTRUST Defined Benefit (DB) Scheme saw net assets rise to Sh28.1 billion, up from Sh26.99 billion in 2023, reflecting the scheme’s consistent investment strategy. The County Pension Fund (CPF) posted the most significant growth, with net assets surging to Sh51.67 billion from Sh36.97 billion. CPF Group Group MD and CEO Hosea Kili credited the performance to prudent fund management, a deep understanding of member needs, and a focus on financial literacy through innovation and partnerships. The Group declared an 8.8 percent interest rate despite macroeconomic volatility. Active membership rose to 94,116 following the enrolment of over 17,500 new members, while the sponsor base expanded to 194 institutions. Other schemes under the Group also recorded positive growth, with the Salih Fund attracting 9,895 members, the Post-Retirement Medical Fund increasing its assets from Sh32.8 million to Sh55.2 million, and the Individual Pension Scheme posting a 42.4 percent rise in assets to Sh4.11 billion.

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CPF Group membership, assets up

Staff Writer - July 8, 2025

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The CPF Group has posted strong financial results for the year ended 2024, driven by robust asset growth and rising membership across...

Jambojet adds JXA aircraft to expand capacity on busy routes

July 8, 2025

Hydrogen Growth, Water Risk – Can Africa Balance Both?

July 8, 2025

Powering Women’s Economic Transformation

July 8, 2025

Small Businesses Embrace Social— But Could be Missing a Trick in...

July 8, 2025

CityBlue Hotels Announces Le Mirage Residences by CityBlue, The Tallest Branded...

July 4, 2025

HOUSE DESIGN

Farming

Kenya Airways lowers costs on extra baggage on its Intra-Africa Flights

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Court Judgement on VAT Regulations 2017, Affirm Tax Laws Need to...

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Coca-Cola Appoints Debra Mallowah As New Vice President For East And...

TECH AND GADGETS

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BrandMed and AstraZeneca partnership – a commitment to patients

Staff Writer - June 15, 2021

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Partnering in ecosystem innovation to provide a holistic, integrated approach to healthcare and treatment outcomes The COVID-19 pandemic and the growing burden of non-communicable diseases...

Grant Thornton Kenya, Devani-Devani & Company merge

January 30, 2025

American Express extends its Partnership with Equity Bank Kenya through an...

July 2, 2018

Tetra Pak helps producers tackle the water scarcity crisis

May 20, 2024

Acronis simplifies Endpoint Security with new EDR Solution

May 23, 2023

MAKE IT MODERN

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EQUITY NAMED AFRICA’S SME FINANCIER OF THE YEAR AT THE 2023...

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MultiChoice Group maintains strategic momentum despite macroeconomic challenges

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Guinness Spotlights the Passion of African football fans with the Premier...

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OPPO to Invest Kshs 146 Billion in Research & Development in...

LATEST REVIEWS

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How Mukuru is reshaping aid disbursements, payroll and bulk commercial payments

Staff Writer - December 4, 2024

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Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com) is a leading next-generation financial services platform that offers affordable and reliable financial services to a customer base of over...

Safaricom Partners With KAPS to Enable M-PESA Parking Payment

February 7, 2019

How to get more women into leadership roles

October 29, 2019

PERFORMANCE TRAINING

Canon, an Offical Provider of Expo 2020, Launches Special Series of Frontiers of Innovation...

Staff Writer - September 1, 2021

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Canon, an Offical Provider of Expo 2020, Launches Special Series of Frontiers of Innovation Events Canon’s Frontiers of Innovation @Expo 2020 events will feature experts...

EAST AFRICAN BREWERIES PLC (EABL) BREAKS GROUND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A KES. 1...

Staff Writer - May 31, 2022

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East African Breweries Plc (EABL) has today commissioned the construction of a microbrewery at Ruaraka, Nairobi, that will serve as an innovation center for...

Ecobank Uganda Partners with Ria Money Transfer to Enhance Remittance Services

Staff Writer - September 9, 2024

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Ecobank Uganda Limited (www.EcoBank.com) has formed a strategic partnership with Ria Money Transfer, a renowned global leader in cross-border remittance services. This...

SAFARICOM’S DIGIFARM TO OUTGROW M-PESA IN FIVE YEARS

Staff Writer - July 19, 2019

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The firm is implementing an end to end buyer led model that will guarantee farmers access to ready markets for their produce. Safaricom’s (NSE: SCOM) has...

More than 1000 jobs up for grabs as Chinese Companies host inaugural Career fair

Staff Writer - October 29, 2018

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29/10…More than 1,000 job opportunities have been floated by Chinese companies operating in Kenya, following the staging of the inaugural Kenya-China Economic and Trade...

HOLIDAY RECIPES

KRA records a 31% increase in the number of tax disputes...

Staff Writer - March 15, 2022

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Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) successfully resolved three hundred and nineteen (319) cases during the first half of this financial year, compared to two...