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TikTok Strengthens Kenyan Creative Industry with Strategic Partnerships

TikTok has announced major strategic partnerships in Kenya with Aleph Holdings and Wowzi, reinforcing its commitment to the country’s rapidly expanding digital economy. The collaboration aims to enhance support for businesses and empower local content creators, fueling growth within Kenya’s creative ecosystem. Under the partnership, Aleph Holdings will take charge of TikTok’s sales and support…

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Museum of Illusions Brings Mind-Bending Experience to Nairobi

The Museum of Illusions (MOI), the world’s fastest-growing museum chain, successfully opened its latest location in Nairobi. The museum has officially opened to the public on January 25th ,2025.Located at Laxon Court Plaza, Parklands, Ground Floor, the Nairobi Museum of Illusions joins a global network of over 50 locations, including iconic cities such as New…

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Authorities Bust Illegal Mineral Trade in Nairobi and Athi River

In a high-profile operation, law enforcement officers raided a residence in Eagle Plains Estate, Nairobi, and a warehouse in Athi River last evening, dismantling a suspected illegal mineral trading network. The crackdown led to the arrest of three Chinese nationals and one Kenyan individual, who are believed to be key players in the illicit activities….

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FKE Call for Government Action to Strengthen Economy and Spur Job Creation

The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE), led by FKE National President Gilda Odera, has issued a detailed reflection on the state of the business environment, highlighting mixed outcomes of government initiatives and proposing urgent measures to ensure sustainable economic growth in 2025. According to the statement,FKE recognises achievements and challenges,acknowledging positive reforms in health, housing,…

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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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Talanta Sports City Inspected as CS Mvurya Reviews Progress

Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Salim Mvurya. The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing sports infrastructure development during a visit to the Talanta Sports City to review it’s progress. Speaking on Thursday during the inspection of the Stadium,…

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TUK Staff Strike Intensifies Over Unpaid Salaries and Welfare Issues

Staff members at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) have declared an indefinite strike after months of unresolved grievances with their employer. Speaking on Thursday at a press briefing, University Academic Staff Union (UASU) Secretary General Fred Sawenja expressed his frustration, citing delays in salaries, failure to remit statutory deductions and mismanagement of retirement benefits….

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Kenya Gears Up for 2025 WRC Safari Rally as Key Economic Driver

The Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency ,( KEPROBA) joined key stakeholders at the Nakuru Leaders Meeting, hosted by Cabinet Secretary Hon. Salim Mvurya, to officially launch preparations for the highly anticipated 2025 WRC Safari Rally. Scheduled to take place from March 20–23, 2025. The event promises to be more than just a motorsport spectacle,it…

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