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Wyre Unveiled as Swift Capital Limited Official Brand Ambassador: A Strategic Collaboration to Drive Financial Inclusion and Gen Z Engagement in Kenya

11 June 2025, Nairobi, Kenyaย โ€“ Swift Capital Limited, a leading non-bank financial services provider in Kenya, has today announced the appointment of celebrated Kenyan music iconย Wyreย as its official Brand Ambassador. The announcement was made during a press conference and official contract signing ceremony held atย DoubleTree by Hilton, Nairobi. The event was attended by Swift Capital's Chief Executive Officer, company executives, members of the media, and special guests. This partnership marks […]

todayJune 12, 2025 7

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Championing Creative Growth & Financial Empowerment at the Nairobi Startup Summit

Written by Myra Maloba on Wednesday, 14 May 2025. On April 29th, I had the privilege of speaking at the Nairobi Startup Summit โ€“ 3rd Edition held at Sarit Expo Centre. Themed "Scaling Kenyan Startups for Global Impact", the event brought together visionary entrepreneurs, investors, creatives, and thought leaders passionate about driving meaningful innovation across Kenyaโ€™s startup and creative ecosystems. I was honored to join a panel discussion on Digital […]

todayMay 13, 2025 22

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EFFICIENT VS INEFFICIENT CORRUPTION; A TALE OF TWO UTILITIES

Written byย Ezekiel Olandeย on Tuesday, 13 May 2025. Letโ€™s talk about corruptionโ€”not from a moral high ground (weโ€™ve done that)โ€”but from a lens of operational performance. Because in Kenya, not all corruption is created equal. Some of it is disturbinglyโ€ฆ efficient. For todayโ€™s case study, we turn to two public utilities legally mandated to provide essential services: Kenya Power and Nairobi Water. Both are infamous for corruptionโ€”cited by the Auditor General, […]

todayMay 12, 2025 58

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Kenyan named 2024 SDG Pioneers winner by United Nations Global Compact at UNGA

Nairobi, 25 September 2024:Kenyaโ€™s Kevin Getobai of Ololo Farm and Lodge has been recognized as a 2024 SDG Pioneer winner by the United Nations Global Compact for his transformative work in sustainable agriculture.ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  Kenyaโ€™s Kevin Getobai (seated, second from right) receives the 2024 SDG Pioneers award in the Africa SMEs Category at the Leaders Summit during […]

todaySeptember 25, 2024 69

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EPRA ceases 49 license of LPG plants after audit

The Energy Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has suspended operating licenses to 49 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) companies for non-compliance following the Embakasi explosion incident. An assessment audit was done in all 138 LPG plants in the country where some were located within a radius of 200 meters from residential areas were rated risky posing danger to residents. Appearing before the Senate Energy Committee, Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir explained there […]

todayJuly 1, 2024 26 2

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IMF Concerns: Finance Bill Protests Shake Economic Stability.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has voiced its distress over the recent tragic events in Kenya, where nationwide protests against the Finance Bill 2024 have resulted in fatalities and numerous injuries. In a statement released on June 26, the IMF conveyed its sorrow and solidarity with the affected individuals. "We are deeply concerned about the tragic events in Kenya in recent days and saddened by the loss of lives and […]

todayJuly 1, 2024 15 2

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Charting a sustainable future in the creative economy : Insights from the KCB leadership center

Icon Radio's Wanjira Maganjo engages in an in-depth conversation with Rosalind Gichuru on the intersection of finance, sustainability, and the creative economy. " As the Group Director for Marketing and Communications at KCB, I see myself as the chief custodian of our brand, which has been around for 127 years. KCB is all about people and ensuring we do better for all our stakeholdersโ€”internally, with customers, and within our community […]

todayJune 24, 2024 46 32 4

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Kenya Breweries Limited Overall Winners At The Energy Management Awards

Yesterday, the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) held the Energy Management Awards (EMA) gala dinner. This annual event celebrates outstanding energy management and honors companies that have significantly reduced their energy usage through efficient practices and technologies. Kenya Breweries Limited - Nairobi emerged as the overall winner of the 2024 EMA during the 20th edition of the awards, themed "Celebrating 20 Years of Efficiency in Energy Management and Sustainability." British […]

todayMay 21, 2024 54 1

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Kenyan DJ Wins Ksh 7.6M in Global Nightclub Idea Competition

Jesse Mugambi, a Kenyan DJ and student currently pursuing his studies at the University of Brighton in England has won Ksh7.6 million (โ‚ฌ50,000) in a global competition. Mugambi edged out 300 entrants from 50 countries in a competition dubbedย Save the Nightย whose results were announced in March. His submission envisioned a unique nightclub which is transformed into a music studio during the day. The student pursuing a Master's Degree in Sustainable […]

todayMarch 11, 2024 25

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