Category: Business

Nokia T10 brings portable power

CEO AFRICA

 HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces the second Nokia tablet, Nokia T10, joining its in-demand tablet range. Engineered to last longer through a combination of signature durability, frequent security updates and guaranteed Android software upgrades, with Android 12 right out of the box. Nokia T10 delivers winning longevity in a compact design, making it the ideal choice for families, whether at home or on the move. Adam Ferguson, Head of Product Marketing at HMD Global: “We entered the tablet category last October with the Nokia T20 and have…

EQUITY BANK COMPLETES THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF SPIRE BANK

Michelle Anzaya

Equity Bank (Kenya) Limited (EBKL), has completed the acquisition of certain assets and liabilities of Spire Bank Limited following receipt of regulatory approvals from the Cabinet Secretary Treasury and Planning under Section 9 (1) of the Banking Act, the Central Bank of Kenya under Section 9, ( 5) of the Banking Act, the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority, the Competition Authority of Kenya, and corporate approvals from the board and shareholders of EBKL, Mwalimu National Savings & Credit Co-operative Society Limited (Mwalimu Sacco)  and Spire Bank. The completion of the acquisition…

Samsung Electronics,Director Kaufman Partner To Showcase The Galaxy Epic Camera Experience

Michelle Anzaya

Samsung Electronics Ltd. has announced its partnership with Oscar-winning writer and director Charlie Kaufman, showing how everyone can shoot and share spectacular movies thanks to the Samsung Galaxy’s superior camera experience. Best known for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Synecdoche, New York, Kaufman took advantage of the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s filming capabilities to create a short visual art film in beautiful, crystal-clear detail. The film, titled “Jackals and Fireflies”, is based on a poem by Eva H.D. who plays the role of poet, narrator, and lead actor in…

Over 2800 Young Women benefit from Digital Employability Programme

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More than 2800 women graduated with Certificates in the Digital Employability Programme, during a ceremony that took place at the African Advanced Level Telecommunications Institute (AFRALTI) on 26th January, 2023 and which was presided over by Mrs. Mercy Wanjau, Secretary to the Cabinet. Themed: ‘Young Women for the Digital Economy’, the programme saw the training of at least 2,832 vulnerable women from informal settlements and rural areas to leverage on the digital space to help them create and monetize creative works with the aim of enhancing their livelihoods. This was realized with financial…

South African e-mobility firm to set base in Kenya in February

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South African based green technology company, Agilitee is set launch its subsidiary in the country next month as it looks towards powering Africa’s drive towards transition from fuel powered vehicles to electric vehicles. The pioneering company in the climate resilience transition is seeking to foster cost effectiveness in the mobility sector, addressing some of the challenges that the sector is facing currently. Speaking in an interview, Agilitee’s CEO, Mandla Lamba said that lack of proper government support and bureaucracy is among the factors limiting faster transition. “The government should be more supportive…

Enwealth Fanisi program hits new milestone in supporting underprivileged students

Jacktone Lawi

Enwealth Fanisi Program, the education scholarships initiative run by Enwealth Financial Services, has this year marked a new milestone announcing over 300 students fully sponsored for their high school education since its inception in 2012. During this period, the company has supported needy and underprivileged students financially and through impactful mentorship to get through secondary. Enwealth Fanisi announced there will be 100 percent transition rate to institutions of higher learning for 2022 candidates. Currently, more than 40 students are in universities across the country, the majority of whom are undertaking Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths…

Middle East Energy to bring together over 170 countries for its 48th Edition Centred on Global Energy Transition

Jacktone Lawi

 Middle East Energy, the leading energy industry event in the MEA region, will be making its anticipated return to Dubai World Trade Centre on 7 – 9 March 2023 to guide energy transition conversations across the globe. Organised by Informa Markets, the leading global exhibitions organiser, it is set to bring together buyers and sellers from across different countries to explore the latest advancements in energy products and solutions. The 48th edition will provide opportunities to network with international energy suppliers, discover products and solutions that are changing the energy landscape,…

LG’s Newest UltraGear Gaming Monitor Named the Official Display of League of Legends EMEA Championships 2023

Michelle Anzaya

LG Electronics’ latest UltraGear™ gaming monitor (model 25GR75FG) has been named the official display of the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) 2023. The new monitor will make its debut during the upcoming LEC season, which begins this weekend, supporting players from the region’s top teams as they battle it out for tournament honors. “LG is very excited to introduce the 25GR75FG at the upcoming LEC 2023. This Super-fast gear fine-tuned for the demands of professional esports offers an incredible high-performance display that will be in the thick of the action as the best teams in the…

EABL Registers A 4% Growth In Net Sales For H1 2022 Results

Michelle Anzaya

East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has reported Kshs 57.3 billion in net sales for the half year ended 31 December 2022, representing a 4 percent growth compared to the same period last year. During this period, Group volumes declined by 4 percent year-on-year, as price increases impacted consumer purchasing patterns, mainly in mainstream and value segments. “EABL faced an exceptionally challenging time related to macro-economic volatility and drought situation across East Africa, global inflation, and geo-political disruptions related to the Russia/Ukraine war. This was further compounded by excise-related price increases…

Governor Mung’aro Caught Up in Questionable Procurement Dealings

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By CHITI Mwatuphi Kilifi residents are up in protest after it emerged that the County Government may have diverted millions of shillings set aside to mitigate drought effects. The County is still listed among regions that are still in dire need of relief food due to the prolonged drought in the country.Despite all these, it has now emerged that the county did little in terms of food distribution and that only resources from the national government through the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) reached the majority of the affected families.This…