Standard Digital’s Threads official page as seen in this photo captured on July 6, 2023.[File, Standard] Mobile technology and increasing social engagement remain the major contributor to digital growth across the country.Such advanced saw the country experience unprecedented growth in digital media sector within the year.Speaking at the 9th Edition of The Digital Media Festival & Awards Show 2025 in Nairobi, Go Gaga Experiential & Digital Media Co-Founder Muthoni Mumo said this dynamic shift is transforming advertising strategies, opening new avenues for businesses, while presenting regulatory and inclusivity challenges.While highlighting the transformative nature of digital change across various sectors Muthoni…
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Gulf African Bank (GAB) along Kenyatta avenue, Nairobi. [File, Standard] Gulf African Bank has unveiled a specialised financing solution for accredited Hajj Agents designed to support agents in meeting short-term working capital needs for pilgrim travel arrangements. The product aims at reinforcing the bank’s commitment to supporting the Hajj ecosystem and empowering agents to deliver exceptional services to pilgrims. Gulf African Bank’s Head of Business, Saada Mohammed said under the program, agents will be able to access dedicated financing that will cover up to 80 per cent of expected costs with flexible repayment terms aligned to their cash flow.…
Abi Taylor, Innovation Lead at the Judith Neilson Foundation addressing participants at IDIA Summit. [File, Standard] A global multi-sectoral network has announced a new grant program aimed at catalysing collaborative innovations for smart, healthy, equitable and resilient cities in Africa. The Million Lives Collective (MLC) on Wednesday joined forces with the Judith Neilson Foundation to call for $75,000 (Sh9,708,750) grant funding to design and test new collaborative solutions to urban challenges across Africa. The network of actors committed to promoting proven, impactful, already scaling innovations said the new partnership aims to scale innovations for thriving African cities. Dubbed ‘The African…
Some of the youth teams that were feted at the end of Software and AI Summit in Eldoret. [Courtesy, X] Three outstanding youth-led teams from the Siaya Hackathon challenge claimed national recognition at the Kenya Software and AI Summit, hosted at Moi University Annex Campus in Eldoret. Konza Technopolis CEO John Paul Okwiri said this recognition confirms Kenya’s dedication to bolstering its digital economy through community-based innovation. He said the hackathon, which ran between October 13th and 15th at the Siaya Community Digital Hub, successfully established a strong, grassroots foundation for digital innovation within the country. He said the hackathon’s…
Chef Malachi, WaJoy and Farmer’s Choice CEO Felisters Gitau Mutugu during the launch of Farmer’s Choice Cookout Series. [Courtesy, Farmer’s Choice] Farmer’s Choice Limited is now banking on its latest experiential event series aimed at reinforcing the brand’s legacy of quality, trust, innovation and sustainability. Under the theme of ‘Moments made to Last’, the Farmer’s Choice Cookout Series aims to celebrate Kenya’s vibrant food culture and creativity through a unique live culinary experience that brings families and communities together to enjoy wholesome, flavourful meals made with Farmer’s Choice products. The series is in line with celebration of its five decades…