Day: May 12, 2021

11 Articles
Employees of MakaPads, a Ugandan startup making sanitary pads made from papyrus and paper waste. They are among Startups in East Africa that have previously benefited from IMPACC.
BUSINESS

IMPACC to Invest Up to Ksh16 Million in African Social Businesses

“We use the tools of business to meet social challenges.  We identify local green businesses that have already had first proof of concept...

Ghost Force - kids shows on Dstv
FEATURED STORY

DStv, GOtv Young Viewers Get New Shows For 2021

DStv and GOtv have announced new shows for the young and young at heart, with a new show of programs set to premier...

BeautyClick chief executive Jesper Drescher. The exclusive agreement will make BeautyClick the sole distributor of the Nouba brand in the East African region. PHOTO | DIANA NGILA | NMG
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

BeautyClick Pens Exclusive Deal With Italian Cosmetic Brand NOUBA

BeautyClick CEO, Queenta Ndanu said: “For the contemporary woman, makeup highlights her beauty and femininity. The use of lipstick has come a long...

The rise in dogecoin culminated in the asset hitting a new all-time high of $0.73. Notably, the interest was also sparked by celebrities. [Photo/Cnet]
BUSINESSCRYPTOCURRENCY

Interest in Dogecoin Spikes by 3,000% in 2021 Led by the US and Turkey

Data acquired by cryptocurrency trading simulator Crypto Parrot indicates that the global interest in dogecoin had surged by 3,233% between January and May 9, 2021,...

Smartphone games are projected to experience the highest growth in 2021 with a projection of a 4.7% YoY increase to $79B. The only other segment that is expected to grow in 2021 is the Tablet Games segment which is projected to earn $11.6B in 2021 - a 2%YoY increase from 2020. [Photo/Gadget Hack]
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

Smartphone Games Accounted for Nearly Half Of Global Gaming Market In 2020 – $75B

Revenue from Browser PC Games is expected to have the largest contraction in 2021 at -18% YoY, with projected earnings to be less...

Get the best out of showmax and dstv
FEATURED STORY

5 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Showmax And DStv Subscription

Showmax was the first over-the-top platform in Africa to offer sports, local content, live stream news and FTA channels on the Showmax Pro...

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) through their Tusker brand will be Team Kenya's Official Sponsor at the Tokyo Olympics, which will be held from to be held from 23 July to 8 August 2021.
BUSINESSSPORTS

Ksh45M Tusker Sponsorship Boosts Tokyo-Bound Kenya Olympics Team

“We are pleased that KBL has continued to stand by us, even now, under the tough COVID-19 environment. It shows that, indeed, KBL...

A section of the Thika Superhighway. Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) owns a 153.17-acre piece of land in Juja along the highway. [Photo/Kenya Auto Bazaar]
BUSINESSREAL ESTATE

KCB Plots Ksh6B Thika Road Housing Venture

Student accommodation, for instance, is being considered for the project and represents one of the hottest real estate investments at the market. Developers...

Kenya's High Commissioner to the U.K Manoah Esipisu. The National Treasury has allocated Ksh1 billion for the acquisition of a new embassy in London. [Photo/ Manoah Esipisu]
ECONOMY

Taxpayers Fork Out Ksh1 Billion for Kenya’s New London Embassy

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' new approach to diplomatic real estate focuses on purchasing properties as opposed to leasing in foreign nations. Other...

BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

Four Startups Picked To Offer Smart Services At Konza Technopolis

Personal Watchguard, Ekraal Hub and H-Pass businesses from Kenya are expected to pilot their innovations on intelligent asset management, smart parking management and...