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Safaricom and Britam unveil Sh25 daily plan for Bodabodas

For Kes25 per day, Boda Boda operators and other low-income earners in Kenya can cover medical bills arising out of personal accidents. The move follows a deal between Safaricom and Britam to introduce Kes25 per day data plan dubbed Data Plus, which offers a daily personal accident cover. The product has a graduated plan capped at Kes150 per day. Data Plus will see Safaricom customers secure personal accident covers for medical expenses, permanent disability, and funeral expenses arising from an accident. For Kes25 daily, a customer will get 100MB bundle with a daily insurance benefit of Kes15,000 for medical expenses. The deal also offers Kes50,000

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EA Cables secures Sh232 million Kenya Power order

East African Cables, a local electrical cables and conductor manufacturer, has lauded the growing support it is receiving from Kenya Power. This support comes as part of Kenya Power’s strategy to promote local manufacturers, aligning with the government’s ambitious Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BeTA). East African Cables’ Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Paul Muigai, lauded the efforts of Kenya Power, highlighting the positive impact on the local economy. Under the BeTA initiative, Kenya Power has been increasing its procurement opportunities for local manufacturers. This strategic shift signifies a broader commitment to driving economic growth and industrialization within the country. Mr Muigai commended Kenya Power’s proactive approach,

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Co-op feted for listening to small businesses

Co-operative Bank Group has emerged top among African peers in serving small business and has been awarded by the SME Finance Forum the SME Financier Of The Year In Africa – Gold Award at the Global SME Finance Awards 2023. Co-op Managing Director Dr Gideon Muriuki has said they won the award at the Global SME Finance Forum currently underway at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Mumbai, India, on their responsive service to small businesses. “In collaboration with IFC and other partners, we have taken time to listen, study and build a most competitive value proposition for SMEs intended to support them realise the goals

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Kenyan hate speech chatbot gets global recognition

Build Up, a Kenyan tech start-up that works to fight online hate speech led by Caleb Gichuhi has been nominated for the 2023 Global Pluralism Award. Build Up emerged at the top ten from among 200 applications across 60 countries for its unique approach to addressing hate speech and polarization. Build Up partners with peacebuilding organizations around the world to design and implement technology-based solutions to conflict. Among its creations are a chatbot that fights online misinformation. It has helped deliver voter education via WhatsApp bot to remote communities.  Mr Gichuhi, being from Kenya, has worked with different peace actors across Africa to respond to…

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Apple iPhone 15 lineup comes with faster chips

Apple has officially unveiled its iPhone 15 lineup, ushering in a new era of smartphones that promise improved features across the board. The grand unveiling at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, California, marks a critical moment for the tech giant as it seeks to rebound from a recent dip in sales over the past few quarters. While the iPhone 15 series doesn’t bring groundbreaking technological leaps, it introduces a range of enhancements such as the camera system camera system. With enhanced sensors and computational photography advancements, users can expect even better photo and video quality. Additionally, Apple has incorporated faster processors and a new charging system.

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Absa expands digital services to Kenyans in the diaspora

Absa Bank Kenya has taken a step in facilitating financial services for Kenyan in the diaspora with the expansion of its digital platform. The move aims to simplify banking, savings, and payment needs for both existing customers and non-customers living and working abroad. Through Absa self-service platform, Kenyans abroad can complete the onboarding process within minutes using their mobile phones or the bank’s online platform. Regardless of whether they are already Absa Bank customers or not, individuals can easily access the Absa Banking app or visit the bank’s website to complete the registration and start transacting seamlessly. Abdi Mohamed, the Managing Director of Absa Bank

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Pan-African bean researcher PABRA wins $100,000 prize

For its role in revolutionizing agriculture and food security across Africa, the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) has been awarded the prestigious Africa Food Prize for 2023. The announcement was made during the 2023 African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) held in Tanzania, with the prize recognizing PABRA’s role in the development of numerous bean varieties that have significantly improved farm productivity, nutrition, and profitability while meeting the ever-increasing consumer demand for this vital crop. PABRA’s work in the field of bean research and development has led to the release of over 650 improved bean varieties, each endowed with diverse favorable characteristics. These varieties have not

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Majid Al Futtaim unveils ‘Women in Retail Council’

Majid Al Futtaim, owner of retail chain Carrefour in Kenya, has launched ‘Women in Retail Council Kenya’ council seeking to empower its female workforce at Carrefour and champion diversity and inclusion within the organisation. This move signifies Majid Al Futtaim’s efforts towards redefining the workplace for women in the industry; providing a platform enriched with support, resources, and opportunities for personal and career development. The council aims to foster a conducive work environment and create development opportunities for all female colleagues. Participants will be provided with a programme that includes training, mentoring, career guidance, and advice, as well as in-depth retail industry product knowledge.      Christophe

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Shelter Afrique leads the charge for climate-resilient housing

Nairobi-based pan-African housing financier, Shelter Afrique, is spearheading an ambitious vision for Africa’s cities, one that champions climate-resilient housing, affordability, sustainability, and enhanced mobility. At the ‘Integrated Liveable African Cities’ session of this week’s Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, hosted by Kenya in collaboration with the African Union Commission, Shelter Afrique’s Managing Director, Thierno Habib Hann, urged governments across the continent to embrace climate-resilient housing. Mr Hann also called on governments to initiate incentives that revolutionize the production of affordable homes while minimizing construction costs. Affordable housing projects He cited examples of climate change integration in national development plans, stating, “For instance, Kenya considers climate…

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Sama to train 2,000 youth and women for global AI projects

At least 2000 youth and women are set to get Artificial Intelligence skills from outsourcing giant Sama as the company aims to transform Kenya into a global AI powerhouse, aligning with government initiatives and unlocking opportunities for underserved communities. Sama says it will hire and train young individuals for computer vision projects catering to Fortune 500 companies. The initial wave of 600 participants in Nairobi has already been hired and is currently undergoing training. The remaining 1,500 individuals are slated to join in the coming weeks, forming part of Sama’s dynamic team of over 3,000 staff in Nairobi dedicated to computer vision AI projects for

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