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Energy Regulator Urges Collaboration with County Governments to Enhance Safety among Consumers
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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 trained 100 key stakeholders within the Nairobi City County government. The workshop aims to bolster awareness and compliance in the energy and petroleum sectors, ensuring safer and more reliable services for all.
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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 of the Applicant Support Program (ASP) for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round.
The New gTLD Program: Next Round is an initiative that will enable the introduction of new...
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Liberty Kenya Holdings Announces Rosalyn Mugoh as new Heritage Insurance Kenya Managing Director
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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 assumes her role with immediate effect, following the completion of all requisite regulatory approvals. She steps into the position with a wealth of industry knowledge and leadership expertise that positions Heritage for continued growth and...
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Conference of the Parties (COP29): Lack of Clean Cooking Access Poses Deadly Risks for Millions in Africa, Leaders Urge Action
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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 lack of access to clean cooking, a challenge impacting 1.2 billion people across Africa and leading to millions of premature deaths annually.
"It is unacceptable that women are still dying because...
New toolkit offers policy roadmap to reform the gig economy and impact millions of workers
A groundbreaking new toolkit, developed in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, eMobilis Technology Institute, and Africa Practice, offers a comprehensive roadmap to reform Kenya's gig economy and create a more equitable and sustainable sector for over one million workers and...
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From Boomers to Zoomers: How retailers and eCommerce firms can boost sales and loyalty
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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) highlights how different generations want to communicate with businesses and brands ahead of Black Friday. When at least 86% of all generations expect targeted and relevant communications, according to Infobip’s research, retailers need a personalized...
Despite external pressures, MultiChoice’s strategy leverages a solid financial foundation, targeted investments, and disciplined cost management to drive future growth and deliver the best video entertainment to customers
Unprecedented foreign exchange pressures and economic challenges in key African markets impacted earnings and dampens subscriber growth
On track to right-size...
After a successful Oktobafest and celebration of the month of beer in October, Kenya Breweries through its beer brands has kicked off the festive season celebration through a campaign dubbed Beer Fest to signal the official entrant into the Christmas festivities across the country.
The campaign which kicks off this month with exciting offers...
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...
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MAJID AL FUTTAIM OPENS NEW CARREFOUR STORE AT RUNDA MALL AS PART OF EXPANSION PLAN IN KENYA
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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. The opening comes just one month after the launch of a store in Ruiru town, signalling the retailer’s accelerated expansion in the country.
Spanning over 2,500 square meters, the store offers a...