The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has launched a groundbreaking nationwide campaign aimed at promoting Kenya’s diverse tourism offerings by highlighting hidden gems beyond the traditional circuits. This initiative marks a significant step towards showcasing the country's untapped potential in tourism while encouraging more travelers to explore unique destinations.
The Creative Economy Practice (CEP) at CcHUB has launched the Content Creative Economy Incubator program alongside the unveiling of the CEP Entertainment Hub in Nairobi. This dedicated space, part of the Entertainment and Media Hubs Program, is designed to empower storytellers in film, TV, and the Creator Economy to create gender-equitable narratives that authentically represent both male and female perspectives. With a focus on shifting harmful gender norms, the program aims to foster better health and economic outcomes for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) across Africa.
Geoffrey Gitagia, Group IT Manager at Avenue Healthcare, has been named CIO of the Year 2024 at the 16th Annual CIO100 Symposium and Awards. Surpassing 17 other contenders, Gitagia was recognized for leading a groundbreaking project that integrated emerging technologies to deliver exceptional outcomes. His achievement reflects the critical role of IT leadership in driving innovation, business success, and digital transformation across Africa.
Kenya’s tourism sector has received a significant boost with the arrival of AirAsia X’s inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to attract tourists from Malaysia and the wider Asian market. The flight, D7 101, landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on November 15, carrying over 270 passengers. This direct connection between Southeast Asia and East Africa is expected to foster greater cultural exchange, bolster tourism, and provide vital links for business and trade between the two regions.
WhatsApp is rolling out an exciting new update for Android users, bringing an interactive feature that mirrors Instagram’s popular “Add Yours” sticker. Currently in beta testing, this new functionality is designed to boost engagement, offering users fresh ways to share and interact within their status updates. By allowing users to create prompts, the feature adds a layer of creativity, enabling them to inspire conversations, share personal stories, and initiate trends.
Jumia Kenya has kicked off its 10th Black Friday campaign, bringing exceptional discounts and unmatched deals to customers nationwide. Running from November 1st to November 30th, 2024, this year’s campaign offers discounts of up to 50 percent on over 10 million products across categories such as electronics, fashion, home appliances, and lifestyle items. The event promises to be the biggest retail highlight of the year, with customers eagerly awaiting these deals.
The Kenya Women's Amputee Football Team is making history at the ongoing Women's Amputee Football World Cup in Barranquilla, Colombia. After a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ukraine in the quarter-finals, Kenya has secured its spot in the semi-finals, where they will face the host nation, Colombia. This remarkable achievement follows an impressive group stage performance, where Kenya went undefeated with victories over England and Peru, alongside a draw against Haiti.
M-KOPA, an emerging markets fintech company, has appointed Rajeev Suri as the new chairman of its board, effective December 1, 2024. Suri takes over...
