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Over 300 real estate stakeholders from Africa and other parts of the world will gather in Nairobi between May 18th and 19th for the East Africa Property Investment (EAPI) Summit, at the Kempinski Hotel. The ninth edition of the EAPI Summit which returns after a two-year hiatus due to global restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic will be sponsored by Pan-African lender, Absa Group,...

Business-to-business marketing company Twiga Foods has spun out a new subsidiary, Twiga Fresh, where it plans to scale the production of fresh foods in a Kes1.2 billion ($10 million) investment. Twiga Foods sources a range of farm produce directly from farmers and helps deliver it to retailers in urban settings. The firm said Twiga Fresh will focus on modern and commercial...

Over 800,000 customers are now enjoying the benefits of fast internet connectivity via smartphones acquired through Safaricom's handset purchase plan Lipa Mdogo Mdogo. The initiative, which is part of Safaricom's plan to bridge the digital divide, enables customers to enjoy digitally enabled services such as online banking, e-commerce, access to a variety of entertainment platforms, e-learning, and State service portals eCitizen.

President Uhuru Kenyatta has called for the sustainable development of intermediary cities across Africa, saying it has the potential to host the influx of people migrating from rural to urban areas. The Head of State said this is a continental moment to face the rapid urbanization by putting up structures aimed at making them habitable. “The choice of Kisumu to be...

The Artcaffé Market has launched the Italian month inviting Kenyans, especially the Nairobians to discover the flavours and flair of Italian culture and cuisine exclusively at Rhapta Square. The Market and Market Cellar have been transformed into a wonderland filled with scenes, products, and experiences from theEuropean country. Shoppers will be able to discover, taste and take home authentic and traditional...

Safaricom is looking for new growth opportunities as the company matures in the Kenyan market. The telco's profits stayed flat at Kes67.4 billion in the twelve months to March 2022 a marginal dip from Kes68.6 billion in a similar period last year. The company has branched into Ethiopia where it expects to make its first Birr this year following preparations for...