Uber has expanded its delivery service to Kenya, a new feature that allows users to send items to each other through the app. Dubbed Uber Connect, the product provides a cost-effective same-day, no-contact delivery solution for family and friends while encouraging them to remain at home and practice social distancing. Brian Njao, Country Manager for Uber in Kenya explains, “During this crisis, we have been working around the clock to find innovative ways to leverage our technology to assist consumers to move essential care packages while also enhancing earnings opportunities for drivers on our platform. With virtual gatherings becoming the…
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Muindi
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For the first time in Olympic history, the women’s and men’s marathon victory ceremonies will both be held during the Closing Ceremony at the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the updated athletics timetable reveals. Inclusion of the marathon medal presentations in the Closing Ceremony will cap the 10-day athletics programme unveiled today, which follows the timetable previously announced for the 32nd Summer Olympic Games prior to their postponement in March. The programme commences on Friday 30 July 2021 with the opening round of the men’s 3000m steeplechase and concludes on the final day of the Games, Sunday 8 August, with the…
This merger is an important milestone for both companies and a significant step towards building a truly Pan-African platform by women for women – Isis Nyong’o Parenting website for expert advice and online community support in Kenya, MumsVillage has merged with BabyBliss, Nigerian retail and eCommerce to form Bliss Group. According to the merger details, BabyBliss will be adding its experience in deep retail and e-commerce in Nigeria while MumsVillage brings its knowledge of building online communities and creating content for pregnant women and mothers. “I’m excited to lead this new entity into meeting the changing needs of African women…
As the world almost came to a total standstill due to the deadly COVID-19 disease that nearly ravaged global economies, Equity Bank was doing its part to equitably cushion its customers from the adverse effects of the disease. The Bank has long advocated for the uptake of digital banking. With 97 percent of its banking transactions happening on digital channels, it was the saviour that the ordinary man wanted in the world of banking. Equity, one of the continent’s biggest banking institutions, is at the forefront of innovating, transforming, and delivering on the digital promise. Equity Bank, well aware of…
Online betting firm BetKing Kenya is the new official Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League title partners. This was revealed on Thursday, July 16 by FKF president Nick Mwendwa as he announced the KSh 1.2 billion five-year sponsorship deal. The league will be referred to as the BetKing Premier League, he said. Under the partnership, each participating club will be entitled to at least Ksh 8 Million every year from the Federation. “Our players and club officials have had it rough over the past few years because of an underfunded league,” said FKF President Nick Mwendwa “I am happy today to…
Hair extensions manufacturer Darling Kenya has launched #SalonTukoSe, a new program in the country’s KSh25 billion hair industry. The “#SalonTukoSet” program is anchored on three pillars – free distribution of hygiene kits and sanitizers; education on safety and hygiene for salon infrastructure and services; and back-to-business support. According to Darling Kenya, the hair and beauty industry has been negatively impacted by the pandemic with over 50,000 salons operations witnessing a slowdown or closure due to fears of transmission of the virus. Godrej Kenya CEO Rohit Vengurlekar said that the company will provide salon owners with the necessary guidance, updates to…