Belva Digital Chief Executive Officer Serah Katusya with Founder and Group CEO Fred Kithinzi, after the launch of the SHIFT platform. [Courtesy] A marketing technology company Belva Digital is now baking on its new platform designed to position brands at the intersection of technology, culture, and creativity. Named SHIFT, the platform aims at unlocking growth for businesses ready to thrive in an ever-changing world. The company’s Chief Executive Officer Serah Katusya said by merging cutting-edge technology with culturally relevant storytelling and bold creativity, SHIFT aims to equip businesses with the tools, strategies, and inspiration to stay ahead in competitive markets.…
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Twiva Co-founders Joy Mwangi, Peter Kironji and Esther Kimani at a previous event. [Courtesy] Content monetization firm Twiva has secured an investment fund from Sony Innovation aimed at empowering content creators to monetise their influence. The investment which marks a significant milestone in Twiva’s journey to building a thriving digital ecosystem will also enable brands to drive authentic commerce and engagements in the country and across the continent. The firm’s CEO Peter Kironji in a statement said the investment accelerates its efforts to build the most impactful creator-powered ecosystem, where creators are not just influencers, but entrepreneurs and job creators…
The associations chairperson Shem Okottah said the ticketing mess is to blame for security breaches in the stadium that has seen Kenya punished. Published Date: 2025-08-12 12:27:50 Author: By Teresia Karanja Source: The Standard
Chatbot Chat with AI, Artificial Intelligence. man using technology smart robot AI, artificial intelligence by enter command prompt for generates something, Futuristic technology transformation. Getty Images/iStockphoto OpenAI unveiled GPT-5 on Thursday, describing it as its most advanced artificial intelligence model to date. The new model is faster, more accurate, and significantly more capable than its predecessors, with marked improvements in reasoning, coding, and creative writing. CEO Sam Altman described it as “having a team of PhD-level experts in your pocket,” underlining the model’s readiness to serve users across fields and skill levels. “The system is now available to all ChatGPT users, with…
SBM Bank CEO Bhartesh Shah presents a token of appreciation to Rupa’s Mall Director Ravi Shah.(jenipher wachie, standard). SBM Bank Kenya has launched the Bancassurance Subsidiary aiming to deliver a wide assortment of solutions, from personal covers, business insurance, specialty covers and employee benefit covers consolidated within a fast, simple banking environment. Speaking on Wednesday during the launch event in Nairobi, SBM Bank Kenya CEO Bhartesh Shah said the aim with SBM Bancassurance Intermediary is to transform how Kenyans view and access insurance. “We identified an urgent need to demystify insurance products and eliminate tedious procedures.” Shah said Bhartesh said the launch…
Turaco Insurance Group Director of Business Development Cedric Todwell during a previous event. [File, Standard] Technology-driven microinsurance provider Turaco has signed a partnership deal with ASA International aimed at easing access to the African market. The partnership deal was crowned by the launch of an enhanced credit life insurance designed to provide uninterrupted protection against credit, life, and health-related risks for their clients across the African region. The partnership is expected to significantly contribute to raising insurance penetration in Africa from the current 2 per cent to double digits, while also advancing key Sustainable Development Goals, reducing poverty, improving healthcare…
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah at the Bunge Towers, Nairobi on July 29, 2024 [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has sharply criticised President William Ruto, accusing him of favoring force over the rule of law and undermining constitutional governance. Speaking on NTV on Thursday, a day after taking part in the youth-led protests, Omtatah commended the resolve of protesters who turned out in large numbers on Wednesday, demanding accountability, justice, and reform. Omtatah warned that the Ruto administration is acting in ways that sideline the Constitution while serving the interests of political elites at the expense of ordinary citizens. “When President…
Kenya Power Lighting Company Chairperson Joy Brenda Mdivo with Lake Turkana Wind Power officials the launch of 2024 Sustainability Report on June 12, 2025. [David Gichuru, Standard] The Lake Turkana Wind Power spent Sh2.6 billion on taxes in the year 2024. A report released last week indicates that the wind farm spent Sh167 billion on fuel import displacement. According to the 2024 sustainability report dubbed ‘Beyond Turbines: Impacting Kenya, Empowering People’, the farm spent some Sh117 billion on energy cost savings. The Lake Turkana Wind Power project is located in Loiyangalani District, Marsabit County. It comprises of 365 wind turbines,…