One of the most frequently parroted narratives you’ll hear when it comes to rolling out any green initiatives in Africa is that doing so puts much-needed growth at risk. In the run-up to COP 28,…
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Visa & Oxfam America aim to expand pre-disaster financial support to Philippines, Kenya, Colombia, & Puerto Rico
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffDuring the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, and Oxfam America, a part of the global Oxfam organization fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice,…
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Majid Al Futtaim Opens New Carrefour Store at Promenade Mall in Mombasa-Nyali
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffMajid Al Futtaim, which owns the exclusive rights to operate Carrefour in Kenya, announced the opening of its 22nd Carrefour store in the country at Promenade Mall in Mombasa’s Nyali area, providing added convenience and accessibility for…
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YouTube today announced that YouTube Music and YouTube Premium are now available in Kenya. This expansion marks a significant milestone in YouTube’s commitment to providing an enriched entertainment experience to users across diverse regions. With…
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Lifestyle
Making The Best Of Your Washing Machine – Tips And Tricks From Samsung
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffThe Samsung Eco Bubble washing machine has garnered attention for its innovative approach to laundry. By incorporating Eco Bubble technology, it ensures efficient, eco-friendly washing, even at cooler temperatures. However, to truly harness its capabilities,…
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Smirnoff Unleash Your Edge Fiesta: Kisumu’s Electrifying Night of Music
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffKisumu City recently played host to an electrifying night of music and entertainment as “Smirnoff Unleash Your Edge Fiesta” took center stage at the Mambo Leo grounds. The event, hosted by Smirnoff TM, transformed the…
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British International Investment Fuels Kenya’s Green Transit Revolution with BasiGo’s Electric Buses
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffBritish International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, today announced $5 million in debt funding for BasiGo Ltd., Africa’s leading Electric Bus solution provider. The funding comes from BII’s Climate Innovation Facility, a…
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Kenya’s KIEP 250+ Initiative: Empowering SMEs with Vital Grants for Growth
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffThe State Department for Industry, Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry, has today announced issuance of financial grants to 23 SMEs from Cohort 1 of the Kenya Industrialisation and Enterprise Project (KIEP) 250+. The SMEs…
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Inchcape Kenya, local subsidiary of Inchcape Plc global, has officially unveiled Changan Auto as part of its portfolio in Kenya, marking the entry of the brand into the East African market. Kenyans will now have…
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President William Ruto addressed global investors at a dinner on the sidelines of COP28 in Dubai after presiding over the launch of the Africa Green Industrialization Initiative (AGII) urging them to make Kenya their choice…