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 Safaricom has awarded the first grand prize winners of its ongoing Wai Ndai challenge by handing over two brand-new Suzuki Altos. 34-year-old John Maina from Naivasha, Nakuru County and 32-year-old gamer Paul Njihia, based in Ruiru, Kiambu County, emerged as the first two monthly winners of the online gaming challenge. The challenge involves participants competing in
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 AAR Insurance recently hosted the inaugural East Africa Sales Conference 2025 under the theme, Business Unusual.  It was held at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi and it brought together over 200 delegates from across the region. The conference underscored the critical need for the insurance industry to embrace a forward-thinking mindset and leverage collaboration
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 OLEA, a Pan African insurance broker, has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire to Marsh Uganda and Marsh Botswana. The acquisition is subject to approval by local authorities in both countries. The announcement follows the two companies’ successful collaboration over the last five years and further enhances OLEA’s footprint in the African market.
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 RUBiS Energy Kenya has launched its revamped Gigiri Service Station, offering a bunch of services in addition to fuel. The RUBiS Gigiri Service Station includes additional convenience points such as Java House, Maxxi’s Auto Centre and the Enjoy convenience shop. Olivier Sabrié, CEO RUBiS Energie East Africa and Group Managing Director RUBiS Energy Kenya, said, “At
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 Standard Chartered and Kenya Airways (KQ) have signed a strategic partnership designed to deliver value propositions, benefits and experiences for their clients. The signing ceremony marked the start of a partnership focused on enhancing the service experience for both Standard Chartered Affluent clients and Kenya Airways Asante Rewards Members. The collaboration will offer exclusive benefits
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 Smile ID has released its 2025 Digital Identity Fraud in Africa Report, highlighting critical fraud trends across the continent. The Smile ID report reveals that East Africa recorded the highest rejection rate for combined biometric and document verification attempts, reaching 27% in 2024. This is primarily due to the reliance on outdated, inconsistent, and poor-quality
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 Digital sovereignty is one of the most important tech discussions of the moment. It involves not only who controls data but also the autonomy of nations, organisations, and individuals in the digital space. Digital sovereignty means full control over your own digital footprint; it means avoiding lock-in; but it also means being able to fully
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 Africa has an insatiable appetite for cloud computing. Demand for services on the continent is soaring, with annual growth rates of up to 30%, far exceeding the projected growth for Europe and North America. The technology has fundamentally changed how enterprise IT looks and works, how enterprises store and process their data, and the technical
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 Real estate developer, Mi Vida Homes, has entered a strategic partnership with HF Group Kenya to help new homeowners access mortgages. Mi Vida Homes Chief Executive Officer Samuel Kariuki says homeowners are scouting for more innovative financing and investment solutions which he believes a partner like HF Group can provide due to their deeper understanding
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 A recent study by McKinsey revealed that 66% of all customers actively consider sustainability when making a purchase, a figure that rises to 75% among millennials. This data showcases a profound shift in consumer behavior, where individuals are no longer just seeking products but a connection with brands that align with their values and priorities.
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