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Ogilvy Africa Unveils HerFolio to Empower Female Creatives Across Africa

Delna Sethna, Chief Creative Officer – Ogilvy Africa Network (R) and Adrian Jankowiak, Design Director & Nairobi Design Week Founder (L), interact with an exhibitor at the launch of the HerFolio platform during Nairobi Design Week at The Waterfront Karen. The Ogilvy Africa Network has launched HerFolio, a groundbreaking platform aimed at elevating and connecting…

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iXAfrica Unveils East Africa’s First Hyperscale Data Centre in Nairobi

iXAfrica Data Centres, East Africa’s largest hyperscale data centre facility, has launched the first phase of its state-of-the-art data centre, NBOX1, in Nairobi. The 4.5MW, 780-rack hyperscale, carrier-neutral, and AI-ready facility is set to transform Kenya’s digital landscape by expanding access to cloud services, secure data storage, and reliable connectivity for businesses, tech providers, and…

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Kenya Airways partners with London Metropolitan University to Elevate Aviation Training

Standing(From the Left) Mr. Julius Migos Ogamba Cabinet Secretary Ministry Of Education, Allan Kilavuka Group MD & CEO Kenya Airways, Prof Julie Hall – London Metropolitan VC and Dr Dusty Alahakoon – Faculty London Met Kenya Airways (KQ) has taken a major step towards revolutionizing aviation education in Kenya through a strategic partnership with London…

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UN General Assembly President Visits Equity to Champion Youth Innovation and Digital Technology

His Excellency Philemon Yang, President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), visited Equity Group for high-level discussions on youth innovation, digital technology, and sustainable development. H.E. Yang, a former Prime Minister of Cameroon, reiterated his commitment to bridging the digital divide and leveraging technology to address global development challenges. His visit to Equity aligns…

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Rainbow Agrosciences Tackles Key Agricultural Challenges at Global Business Partners Conference

Group Managing Director ML Sharma speaking during a press briefing. By Sharon Atieno Rainbow Agrosciences has convened a conference with its Business Partners, bringing together business leaders, distributors and farmers from across the region to address pressing challenges in agriculture. Under the theme Kenya and Partner Nations’ Agricultural Sector, the conference underscored the company’s commitment…

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Zayed Sustainability Prize Calls for Global Entries to Advance Transformative Solutions

The Zayed Sustainability Prize has officially opened submissions for its 2026 cycle, inviting small and medium enterprises (SMEs), nonprofit organizations and high schools worldwide to apply for funding to scale their innovative sustainability solutions. With a total prize fund of $5.9 million, the prestigious award recognizes groundbreaking initiatives across six key categories including Health, Food,…

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Pathways Technologies Rolls Out Smart Digital Solutions for Agriculture and Sales Growth

Pathways Technologies has launched a suite of innovative digital solutions designed to enhance agricultural productivity and sales performance. The company, known for leveraging data and technology to drive business growth, has introduced a credit scoring solution for farmers, a field delineation app, and a sales insights dashboard. In partnership with GIZ, Pathways Technologies has developed…

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Safaricom’s ‘Wai Ndai’ Challenge Rewards Two Winners with Brand-New Suzuki Altos

Fawzia Ali-Kimanthi, Chief Consumer Business Officer at Safaricom PLC, presents a symbolic car key to John Maina, the lucky winner of the Safaricom Hooks campaign, Wai Ndai an initiative empowering youth through creativity and innovation. Two lucky winners have driven away in brand-new Suzuki Altos after emerging victorious in Safaricom’s (NSE: SCOM) thrilling ‘Wai Ndai’…

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Jacob’s Ladder Africa Showcases Transformative Climate Innovations at Greenlabs Demo Day

Jacob’s Ladder Africa (JLA) has hosted its Greenlabs Demo Day, showcasing groundbreaking climate solutions from young entrepreneurs across East Africa. The event marked the culmination of an intensive incubation program aimed at addressing pressing environmental challenges and creating sustainable solutions for the continent. The Demo Day was part of JLA’s Powering Food Systems Innovation Challenge,…

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Kabogo Commits to Steering Kenya’s Digital Transformation for Efficient Public Service Delivery

Newly appointment ICT will kabogo Kenya’s newly appointed Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, and The Digital Economy, William Kabogo, has committed to steer the country’s digital transformation agenda to ensure public services are more accessible and efficiently delivered. Speaking on Saturday at a handover ceremony at Telposta Towers in Nairobi, Kabogo outlined his vision to…

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