While cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death globally, new research led by NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Moi University School of Medicine (Kenya) found that addressing and incorporating social determinants of health (such as poverty and social isolation) in the clinical management of blood pressure in Kenya can improve outcomes for patients with…
Innocentive launches open innovation campaign with Habitat For Humanity to find solutions to prevent mosquito bites across Africa
Open innovation firm InnoCentive is supporting global housing nonprofit Habitat for Humanity in a new challenge to find a solution for retrofitting houses across Africa to reduce the spread of malaria. Focusing particularly on Kenya, where around 70% of the population is thought to be at risk of malaria, the challenge – Malaria Prevention through Innovations in Home Design or Home Life – runs through 7 June…
GivePower receives Top Honors in Fast Company’s 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards
GivePower took home top honors in Fast Company’s 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards today, which recognize the businesses, policies, projects and concepts that are pursuing innovation for the good of society and the planet. GivePower’s Solar Water Farm™ Mobi technology was selected a finalist in the Best World Changing Idea North America category and the Developing World Technology category, and received an…
CIC bets on seamless customer experience post COVID-19
COVID-19 has disrupted systems around the world creating a new dilemma for insurers across the world. The new unprecedented and unchartered waters of COVID-19 have presented challenges with questions on how best to lead their clients, disrupted by COVID-19, to recovery. According to International Finance Corporation (IFC), insurance companies should focus on digital to improve…
Emirates launches India humanitarian airbridge to transport urgent COVID-19 relief items
Emirates has set up a humanitarian airbridge between Dubai and India to transport urgent medical and relief items, to support India in its fight to control the serious COVID-19 situation in the country. Emirates will offer cargo capacity free of charge on an “as available” basis on all of its flights to nine cities in…
Rubis Energy Kenya launches its first additivized fuel in Nairobi
RUBiS Energy Kenya has today launched Ultra Tec, its first additivized fuel that is set to revolutionize fuel and engine performance for Kenyan motorists. Ultra Tec has been designed using advanced fuel technology to improve vehicle cleanliness and performance while reducing emissions for a cleaner Kenya and improving fuel economy to save customers money. “Our…
CIC feted as the winner of Decade of Excellence Insurance Kenya
Insurance and investment firm CIC Group has been feted as the winner of the Decade of Excellence Insurance Kenya 2021Award during the 2021 Global Banking & Finance Awards. The awards, which are known throughout the global banking and financial community, reflect the innovation, achievement, strategy, progressive and inspirational changes taking place within the financial sector….
Beauty e-commerce firm announces intention to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
Africanhair PLC, trading as BeautyClick, a leading beauty e-commerce company has announced its intention to raise new equity by listing at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Founded in 2016 by Danish investors, BeautyClick is a pioneering beauty e-commerce company that has grown to be the leading online retailer in Kenya’s beauty industry. The company, incorporated in…
Domino’s Pizza Kenya launches new flavour in Kenya
In keeping up with its market leadership, Domino’s Pizza has launched its signature American Classic Cheeseburger Pizza in Kenya. The pizza which has rave reviews globally is curated from a hand-tossed crust, covered with a layer of mozzarella cheese, beef steak, onion, ketchup, and mustard. Starting this March, customers can enjoy the new flavour at…
Cisco Networking Academy advances digital skills in Kenya
At a virtual ceremony, the Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs of the Republic of Kenya and Cisco celebrated the graduation of 650 students and civil servants who completed various Cisco Networking Academy courses over the last few months. The 650 fresh graduates join a large group of Kenyan students and professionals who have…
Emirates operates first flight serviced by fully vaccinated frontline teams across all customer touchpoints
Honouring its commitment to the health and safety of its employees and customers, Emirates today has become among the first airlines in the world to operate a flight with fully vaccinated frontline teams servicing customers at every touchpoint of the travel journey. This morning, the full airport and onboard customer experience for flight EK215, which…
Michelin Launches two new all-mountain mountain bike tires
Michelin launched two new products in its range of All-Mountain mountain bike tires, the MICHELIN FORCE AM2 tire and the MICHELIN WILD AM2 tire. These tires are designed to meet the demands of the most aggressive mountain bike trails. “The MICHELIN FORCE AM2 tire and the MICHELIN WILD AM2 tire feature a stronger casing, optimized compounds for better grip…
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