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25/08/2021

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To vote for Safari Lemonade in this year's beverage awards as your most preferred emerging beverage concept,click here and VOTE!
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https://kenyabeverageawards.com/vote/

25/08/2021

"Now the infrastructure has been set up in venues and on the festival's website, it is likely to stay."
What a brilliant idea and determination.

A new age of digital theater is rising on the horizon, and its dawn is being accelerated by the global COVID-19 pandemic. A new platform developed to...

09/06/2021

Yeahhhh.....

We know that the excitement is bubbling over the return of the with just 14 more days to go but we urge all spectators who shall be present at the Conservancies to be mindful of the environment for the sake of our astounding wildlife. Let's maintain cleanliness throughout this iconic event. Keep the environment clean!

09/06/2021

"Technology startup Amitruck and waste management solutions provider Sanergy have announced a partnership to tackle waste management in Nairobi, Kenya." (Read More)

https://crossover.co.ke/2021/06/09/sanergy-and-amitruck-partners-for-sustainable-waste-management-in-nairobi-kenya/

09/06/2021

"Kenya becomes the first African market where Bolt has introduced electric bikes, electric tuk tuks and e-bicycles with plans to launch similar services in other African markets." (Read More)
Bolt
https://crossover.co.ke/2021/06/09/bolt-introduces-electric-tuk-tuks-bikes-and-bicycles-in-kenya/

28/05/2021

"This donation seeks to further curb absenteeism of girls in schools, which is a consequence of insufficient or inadequate sanitary protection." Always Kenya

Always has today announced its commitment to donate one million pads through a partnership with Bethel Investment Network as part of its efforts to end period poverty in Kenya. This donation seeks …

28/05/2021

As part of its fifth-year anniversary celebration, Carrefour, Kenya will reward over 1000 lucky customers with paid-for shopping trolleys. Carrefour Kenya

The promotion will run across all Carrefour stores in Nairobi and Mombasa between 28th May 2021 and 6th June 2021. As part of its fifth-year anniversary celebration, Carrefour, Kenya will reward ov…

27/05/2021

"At least 1 in every 4 Kenyans suffers from mental ill-health at a point in their lifetime. That translates to approximately 12 million Kenyans."
https://crossover.co.ke/2021/05/27/mental-health-solved-well-almost/

27/05/2021

To combat the environmental impact of the textiles and fashion industry, a number of industry players are turning towards more sustainable means of operation.
https://crossover.co.ke/2021/05/27/can-west-africa-lead-the-way-in-creating-a-more-sustainable-textiles-industry/

27/05/2021

"The branch will serve customers from Laikipia County and beyond where they will get to interact with our brands that include Toyota, Hino trucks and buses, Yamaha motorcycles and Suzuki." (Read More) Toyota Kenya Limited
https://crossover.co.ke/2021/05/27/toyota-kenya-expands-network-with-the-opening-of-nanyuki-branch/

Motor vehicle distributor, Toyota Kenya has strengthened its presence in the Mt. Kenya region after opening the Nanyuki Branch, as its 9th branch. After an investment of over Kshs. 30 million, Toyo…

25/05/2021

"Ethiopia is home to over 112 million people, making it the second-largest country in Africa by population. It is one of the last countries in the world to introduce competition in the telecom industry, a rigorous process started by the government in 2019 as part of its Economic Reform Agenda, with the support of the International Finance Corporation." (Read More)

An international consortium named the Global Partnership for Ethiopia has been awarded a licence to operate telecom services in Ethiopia. The impact investment consortium aspires to support Ethiopi…

25/05/2021

"The survey results show that levels of trust, transparency, and communication are felt to be quite high in family businesses in East Africa." PwC Kenya

46% experiencing growth and 31% seeing a sales reduction in East Africa. 53% of East African family businesses report that COVID-19 led to a reduction in sales Family Businesses need to act now to …

24/05/2021

"The recognition comes as African women continue to rise and take up leadership positions in global corporate firms that are making Africa a hub for business and growth." (Read More)

Debra Mallowah, Coca-Cola East and Central Africa Vice President and Monali Shah, the Africa Head, Integrated Marketing Experiences, are among 50 African corporate female leaders that have been rec…

24/05/2021

“The University has made a critical difference – advising national governments, training public-sector medical staff, working with teachers and schools, raising awareness through media and journalism, and doing everything possible to treat patients and to save lives,” the Aga Khan said.
Aga Khan University Melinda French Gates
https://crossover.co.ke/2021/05/24/aga-khan-university-honours-graduates-at-global-convocation/

Featuring Remarks by His Highness the Aga Khan and Melinda French Gates The first-ever global convocation ceremony of the Aga Khan University (AKU) was live-streamed to a worldwide audience today, …

12/05/2021

"Calling on social businesses to apply for the investments, the CEO noted that this is a golden opportunity to maximise their impact. The businesses have until June 15th to apply for the venture fund." (Read More)

https://crossover.co.ke/2021/05/12/impacc-to-invest-up-to-150000-in-social-businesses-in-africa/

12/05/2021

PwC’s 2021 Africa VAT Guide highlights compliance-related initiatives such as the adoption of real-time VAT reporting and data analysis by various tax administrations to shore up their collections. PwC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o35AOVCkNto

PwC’s 2021 Africa VAT Guide highlights compliance-related initiatives such as the adoption of real-time VAT reporting and data analysis by various tax admini...

12/05/2021

KCB Group KCB Foundation Ag CoP Chief of Party Caroline Wanjeri celebrates the KCB Foundation 2020 Scholarship Class Tops Examinations as Bank Announces Apprentice Programme.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxAa2bmH_AY

KCB Foundation Ag CoP Chief of Party Caroline Wanjeri celebrates the KCB Foundation 2020 Scholarship Class Tops Examinations as Bank Announces Apprentice Pro...

11/05/2021

"In addition, the medical centre has additional licensing to apply telemedicine in its day to day patient diagnosis." (Read More) Equity Bank Kenya

https://crossover.co.ke/2021/05/11/equity-afia-opens-5-additional-medical-centre/

The 5 new medical centres bring Equity Afia’s franchise network to 41 The new medical centres are located in South B on Vumira House 1st floor, Ngong Road on KISM Towers 1st Floor, in Kitui on C-Ho…

11/05/2021

"The newborn unit has been equipped with ventilators, heaters and baby cots while the maternal HDU received patient monitors, cardiac monitoring equipment as well as furniture and stationery for medical staff." (Read More) Safaricom Foundation



https://crossover.co.ke/2021/05/11/safaricom-foundation-renovates-maternal-and-newborn-units-at-knh-branch-in-othaya/

11/05/2021

"Whilst the decision to lift the restriction is positive, it is important to note that the initial decision made in May 2020 to stop warehousing of goods in bonded caught many investors by surprise." (Read More)

https://crossover.co.ke/2021/05/11/a-welcome-relief-to-regional-traders-as-customs-lifts-restriction-on-warehousing-of-goods/

Urges tax policymakers to ensure tax laws are not changed frequently as the lack of consistency results into significant adverse impact to businesses. PwC has commended the move by the Commissioner…

06/05/2021

"Spinal injuries constitute a significant portion of the injuries sustained after trauma and are responsible for significant morbidity and mortality." (Read More)
https://crossover.co.ke/2021/05/06/red-bull-to-hold-the-wings-for-life-world-run-through-an-app/

Wings For Life World Run is set to be held on May 9, 2021, through an app according to organizers. The Wings For Life World Run was founded in 2004 and aims to build a global community in support o…

06/05/2021

"Catherine was appointed as the CEO of APA Life, a part of Apollo Group in 2017. She was the first female to take up the CEO’s role in the Apollo Group. Catherine’s illustrious rise to this role follows an exceptional career in the insurance industry from 1998." (Read More)
APA Insurance KE
https://crossover.co.ke/2021/05/06/apa-life-ceo-wins-regional-recognition/

The Chief Executive Officer of APA Life, Catherine Karimi, has bagged three top business awards in East Africa in recent days, in recognition for her work. Ms Karimi was named CEO of the Year durin…

06/05/2021

"Vikas Mehta, CEO – Ogilvy Africa, has been nominated on the jury for the inaugural Global WARC Awards for Effectiveness. The jury comprises of some of the world’s top marketing and communication leaders from the world’s biggest brands and agency professionals from twenty-two (22) countries around the world. Vikas is one of three nominations from Africa, and the only agency professional amongst them."
https://crossover.co.ke/2021/05/06/ogilvy-africa-ceo-nominated-on-the-jury-for-world-advertising-research-council-warc-awards-for-effectiveness/

In partnership with Cannes Lions, WARC Awards for Effectiveness to name the most effective marketing campaigns in the world. Vikas Mehta, CEO – Ogilvy Africa, has been nominated on the jury for the…

22/03/2021

"The League will be organized and played as per the international rules set by the International Cricket Council.
NPCA will also appoint all officiating personnel for the League. NPCA is the Affiliate of Cricket Kenya, responsible for cricketing activities in the City of Nairobi." (Read More)
African Premier League
https://crossover.co.ke/2021/03/22/get-ready-for-african-premier-league-cricket-tournament/

The Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) is happy to announce that the Association is organizing the African Premier League Cricket Tournament batting off from Thursday, 25th March 2021 to…

04/03/2021

Covaxin demonstrated 81% interim efficacy in those without prior infection after the second dose.
https://bit.ly/30cflDc

Following the news that Bharat Biotech’s COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin showed 81% interim efficacy; Prashant Khadayate, Pharma Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his vie…