ALO Launches Tropikal Brands Afrika’s Fresh Take on Natural Care.
Local consumer products manufacturer and distributor Tropikal Brands Afrika Ltd has launched a personal care range of products infused with natural ingredients to meet growing demand.Under a USD 3 million investment outlay, Tropikal Brands Afrika has unveiled the personal care range of products under the ALO brand name. Speaking at the ALO personal care products…
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Carrefour Kenya Launches First-Ever ‘Brand Festival’ with Massive Discounts and Prizes Worth KES 10 Million.
(L-R) Arnold MulaMula, GTM Manager at LG; Christophe Orcet, Regional Director for East Africa at Majid Al Futtaim; Winfred Mwaniki, GTM Manager at LG; and Brjesh Kumar, Marketing Manager at Oplalnet,during the launch of Carrefour’s Brand Festival campaign. Carrefour Kenya has officially kicked off its first-ever ‘Brand Festival,’ a two-week shopping extravaganza offering customers discounts…
Bellazuri Cosmetics Expands to Kenya with the Opening of Its First Experiential Store in Nairobi.
Bellazuri Cosmetics, Uganda’s leading luxury beauty brand, has officially launched its first experiential store in Nairobi, marking a significant step in its expansion across Africa. Located on the Lower Ground Floor of Sarit Centre, next to Carrefour, the store offers a premium range of skincare and makeup products specifically tailored for African skin, combining innovation,…
M-PESA Celebrates 18 Years of Financial Innovation.
Safaricom’s M-PESA mobile financial service today marks 18 years since its launch in March 2007. M-PESA is currently available in more than 170 countries around the world, serving more than 70 million customers. The mobile financial services provider has grown to over one million businesses and agents in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of…
Saccos Urged To Embrace Digital Solutions To Enable Seamless And Efficient Management.
Savings and Credit Cooperatives (Saccos) have been encouraged to adopt digital solutions to enhance seamless and efficient management while improving service delivery to their customers. Speaking during an interview with journalists in Mombasa, Safaricom’s Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Cynthia Kropac, emphasised the need for Saccos to embrace digital transformation by adopting platforms such as MySacco, which…
DTB Eyes More Lending as Kenya’s Economy Stabilizes.
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has projected an increase in lending to individuals and small businesses as Kenya’s economy continues to recover from last year’s challenges. The bank believes that with steady growth and economic stability, access to credit will improve significantly. Speaking at the DTB Economic and Sustainability Forum in Nairobi, DTB Kenya Chief Executive…
Crisis Hits Health Sector as USAID Funding Freeze Leaves Thousands Jobless.
Kenya’s health sector is in turmoil after the sudden suspension of USAID funding. More than 35,000 health workers have lost their jobs, more than 150 clinics have closed, and some 72,000 HIV patients have lost access to life-saving drugs. The crisis began when the U.S. government issued a 90-day stop-work order, sending shockwaves through the…
Absa Bank Flags Off Kenyan SMEs for Exclusive B2B Engagements in Estonia and Finland.
Absa Bank Kenya has flagged off a delegation of Absa Business Club members heading to Estonia and Finland for a series of business engagements designed to unlock new trade and investment opportunities. This initiative, organised in collaboration with Golden Connections International, aims to connect Kenyan businesses with their European counterparts, fostering valuable business relationships and…
Vivo Energy Kenya Reaffirms Commitment to Offer Top Fuel Quality.
Managing Director Peter Murungi addressing media at Shell Petrol Station in Nairobi on 7 February, 2025. Vivo Energy Kenya has reaffirmed its dedication to delivering top-quality fuel across its network of over 320 Shell-branded retail outlets. Managing Director Peter Murungi assured customers that the company maintains strict quality standards, ensuring Shell V-Power meets international fuel…
Kenya’s Grocery and Retail Orders Soar by 88% – Uber Eats Report.
Grocery and retail orders on Uber Eats surged by 88% in 2024, reflecting a growing preference for online shopping. The latest Cravings Report highlights the most popular foods, surprising trends, and unique customer habits. Kenyans showed a strong love for traditional flavors, with chicken biryani, beef pilau, mutton biryani, chicken pilau, and maharagwe ya nazi…