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Kenya Among Top 20 Finalists in 2025 MEST Africa Challenge

Nairobi, Kenya, October 22, 2025 — Kenya has once again cemented its place on Africa’s innovation map, with three of its startups making it to the list of top 20 finalists in the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025, a prestigious pan-African tech and entrepreneurship competition organized by Absa in collaboration with the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School…

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Family Bank Shareholders Approve Plan to List on the Nairobi Securities Exchange

NAIROBI, Kenya, October 27, 2025 – Family Bank has taken a major step towards joining the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) after shareholders unanimously approved the lender’s plan to list, marking a pivotal milestone in its journey toward achieving Tier One status. The listing, slated for 2026, will be executed through a listing by introduction a…

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Merishaw School Soars in Academic Excellence and Regional Growth with Equity Bank Partnership

Kajiado, October 27, 2025 — Merishaw School, a fast-rising academic institution located along the Isinya–Namanga Road in Kajiado County, is redefining excellence through a strategic partnership with Equity Bank Kenya. The collaboration, now in its third phase, continues to support the school’s expansion and growing regional influence. Equity Bank Managing Director Moses Nyabanda and his…

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Kenya Diaspora Alliance Champions New Medical Cover for Kenyans Abroad

Partnership with Kenbright, Jubilee, and Bupa Global Set to Transform Healthcare Access for Diaspora Families Nairobi, Kenya — October 27, 2025- The Kenya Diaspora Alliance (KDA) has taken a bold step toward improving the welfare of Kenyans living abroad through the launch of two groundbreaking medical insurance products designed specifically for the diaspora community. The…

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Africa Launches First-Ever Reparations Festival in Nairobi to Champion Justice and Renewal

Nairobi, October 22, 2025 — On Wednesday the artists, scholars, and activists from across Africa converged for the continent’s first-ever Reparations Festival  Wakati Wetu (Swahili for “It’s Our Time”). Themed “To Resist, Repair, and Reclaim,” to mark a historic moment in Africa’s growing reparatory justice movement. The two-day festival organized by African Futures Lab, Baraza Media…

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Tatu City Launches After-School AI Program to Nurture Kenya’s Next Generation of Digital Innovators

Tatu City has officially launched its After-School Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program under Tatu Reach, the city’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiative, marking a major step in promoting digital literacy among young learners. The launch coincided with the graduation of the first cohort of students who successfully completed a 13-week pilot course in front-end web…

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Nairobi Hospital and Insurers Restore Full Coverage After Successful Talks

The Nairobi Hospital has announced the full reinstatement of insurance coverage following a series of successful negotiations with its insurance partners. The announcement was made during a stakeholder engagement breakfast meeting that brought together executives from leading insurance companies and the hospital’s management team. The agreement marks a major breakthrough after weeks of structured dialogue…

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Farida Idris: From Radio Sales to Redefining Africa’s Purpose-Driven Brands

Farida Idris’s inspiring rise in Kenya’s media and communications landscape is a testament to grit, transformation, and purpose. From selling timeshares in Nairobi and Sudan, she has become one of Africa’s most influential voices in branding, media, and public relations. Her turning point came at just 22, after a fateful meeting with the late industrialist…

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