CIC Group and AA Kenya have launched an accident scene management service for comprehensive motor customers, a move aimed at enhancing the claims process. The service dubbed ‘Motoring Assist’ will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support any customer who has experienced a motor accident by sending an emergency response team…
Emirates Flight Catering opens world’s largest vertical farm in Dubai
Bustanica has opened the doors to the world’s largest hydroponic farm, backed by an investment of US$40m. The facility is the first vertical farm for Emirates Crop One, the joint venture between Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), one of the world’s largest catering operations serving more than 100 airlines, and Crop One, an industry leader in…
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine shown in expert review to provide equally effective protection against COVID-19 hospitalisation and death as mRNA vaccines
An expert review of data from 79 real-world studies showed that AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine and the available mRNA COVID-19 vaccines provide equally effective protection against hospitalisation and death from COVID-19 following two doses.1 Data from the VIEW-hub database on vaccine use and impact, developed by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the International…
Emirates offers Kenyan travellers free entry to world’s tallest building
As part of its value-addition, Emirates is offering Kenyan customers free entry to some of the UAE’s most popular attractions plus many more exciting offers, while the city’s marquee event – The Dubai Summer Surprises – returns with a full calendar of entertainment, culture and family activities. Whether returning to Dubai or visiting for the…
CIC urges Kenyans to invest in last expense covers to cushion from financial instability
Kenyans have been urged to take advantage of the affordable and customized last expense covers in the market as a means of reducing the financial burden associated with the loss of a loved one. CIC Life Managing Director Mr. Meshack Miyogo said that a good last expense cover can contribute a minimum of Kenya Shillings…
mTek wins investor confidence, unlocks $3 million investment
On the heels of a recent $1.50 million (KSh 170 million) investment which helped unlock greater, real-time access to health insurance, plus other general insurance products for Kenyan citizens, Kenyan insurtech and digital insurance platform mTek has secured an additional investment commitment from African-focused fintech platform, Finclusion Group, to-date totaling $3 million (KSh 340 million)…
Mauritius-listed CIEL limited marks its 110th anniversary with a revenue increase of over 50%
Mauritius-listed African investment company CIEL Limited (CIEL.N0000) delivered its best year-to-date results since the COVID-19 pandemic, surpassing its previous performance just as it celebrates its 110th anniversary. In the nine months to 31 March 2022, CIEL’s revenue grew 51% to USD 475 million, with an EBITDA margin increasing to 16.8% from 12.2% in the prior-year period. CIEL, listed on…
Kenya’s Wawira Njiru announced the 2022 winner of the icon award by the world’s 50 best restaurants
In the latest pre-announced award from The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022, it is announced that the recipient of the Icon Award 2022 is Kenyan nutritionist Wawira Njiru, founder and director of non-profit Food for Education. The Icon Award celebrates an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the food world worthy of international recognition…
OPPO Spotlights the Reno7 5G: unleashing unlimited potential in portrait photo and video
Offering an outstanding camera configuration and AI-enhanced imaging features, OPPO’s Reno7 5G is the portrait expert capable of capturing DSLR-like portraits through features like Portrait Mode, Bokeh Flare Portrait Video, and more. Together with powerful performance provided by the MediaTek Dimensity 900, and enhanced efficiency and productivity from newly launched ColorOS 12, the Reno7 5G is the…
Emirates First Class Customers to enjoy even more comfort with launch of complimentary Home Check-in service
Emirates adds another First Class experience with a new Home Check-in Service that offers customers the option to check in from home in a comfortable and convenient manner. This service is provided free of charge to Emirates’ First Class customers based in Dubai and Sharjah, where the Check-in Agents will visit their homes or hotels…
New plan launched to help end deforestation by 2030
Everland, which represents the largest portfolio of high-impact forest conservation (REDD+) projects in the world, has unveiled The Forest Plan, outlining an ambition to facilitate the development of up to 75 forest conservation projects in critical hotspots around the world. The plan was developed in response to pledges made by 141 countries at COP26 to end deforestation–a…
mTek partners with MUA and The Unisure Group to provide affordable international health insurance cover
mTek, Kenya’s innovative digital insurance platform, general insurer MUA Kenya, and The Unisure Group, a global insurance solutions provider, have announced their non-exclusive partnership which will see mTek provide affordable international health insurance cover in East Africa. For as little as KES 200,000* per person per year, organisations (and individuals, in the near future) can access the…
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