Sharon Atieno

Mdundo Pays Artists Sh150 Million as Creative Economy Gains Ground  

Photo Caption: (left) Mdundo Head of Licensing Operations Esther Kiai with Cellulant Vice President Victor Wanjihia (centre) and singer-songwriter Doreen Mumbua (right) during a briefing in Nairobi on September 10, 2025, where the platform announced the payout of USD 1 million in royalties to over 3,000 artists across Africa. By Mary Ndanu In a discussion…

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Youth Voices Take Center Stage in NCIC Dialogue on Governance

NCIC Chair Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia (center) with Commissioners Hon. Abdulaziz Ali (right) and Wambui Nyutu (left) during the transgenerational conversation held in Kibra on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. By Winnie Atieno  The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) on Wednesday, September 10, convened a transgenerational conversation at Kibra in Nairobi, bringing together youth, elders,…

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Verto Launches Atlas Suite to Simplify Global Payments, Kenyan Travel-Tech Startup Triply Among Early Adopters

Nairobi, September 10, 2025 – Global B2B payments platform Verto has launched the Atlas Suite, a next-generation suite of embedded finance solutions designed to streamline cross-border payments for fintechs, marketplaces, and digital platforms. The Atlas Suite, built on a single API-first integration, allows businesses to embed fully compliant banking, foreign exchange (FX), and payments infrastructure…

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Kenyans Rank Top Performing Leaders in Nationwide Survey

By Winnie Atieno Nairobi, Monday, September 8 — Lara Africa, a research firm also known as Lee Way Africa, has released survey findings ranking the performance of governors, senators, and women representatives across Kenya. The survey, conducted in all 47 counties, sampled 4,650 respondents through both stratified and random sampling methods. Of the participants, 51%…

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128 Equity Leadership Program Scholars Secure Admission to Top Global Universities

Nairobi, Kenya – August 14, 2025 – The Equity Leadership Program (ELP) has announced that 128 of its scholars from across four countries have secured admission and full scholarships to join 63 global universities across 20 countries. In the 2024/2025 application cycle, 87 students from Kenya, 33 from Rwanda, 4 from Uganda, and 4 from…

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Hounen Sets Up African Base at Tatu City SEZ with Real Estate and Solar Investments

Nairobi, Kenya – August 29, 2025 – Hounen, a multinational real estate developer and solar energy manufacturer, has announced major investments totaling over 63,000 square meters at Tatu City, positioning the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) as the hub for its operations in Sub-Saharan Africa. The company, which has delivered large-scale developments in China, Indonesia, Cambodia,…

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Absa Bank Kenya Unveils “Play Your Cards Right” Campaign to Accelerate Card Usage

Nairobi, Kenya – September 3, 2025 – Absa Bank Kenya PLC has launched a new customer rewards campaign aimed at accelerating card usage and deepening the adoption of cashless transactions across the country. The three-month initiative, dubbed “Play Your Cards Right,” seeks to encourage both existing and new customers to embrace everyday digital payments using…

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Aga Khan University Hospital Clinches Top Honours at East Africa Supply Chain & Logistics Summit

Nairobi, Kenya, September 4, 2025 – Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has emerged a standout winner at the 3rd Annual Supply Chain & Logistics Summit and Awards, East Africa, with two of its senior leaders recognized for their outstanding contributions to healthcare operations. AKUH’s Regional Director of Purchases and Supply Chain Management, Amin Dharsi, was…

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SportyBet Reclaims Kenyan Market with Innovative Betting Experience

SportyBet has officially re-entered the Kenyan betting scene, positioning itself as one of the fastest-rising platforms by leveraging innovation, speed, and user trust. The company, which has revamped its offerings for Kenyan players, is now setting new standards in convenience and transparency within the sports betting industry. Registration on the platform is straightforward, while account…

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