Kimani Maina and Shalom Meeni have today been announced as top winners after receiving Ksh. 50,000 and Ksh. 40,000 respectively amongst other prizes at the inaugural Youth+ Radio PodQuest 2024, a youth-centered podcasting competition spearheaded by Youth+ Africa. The groundbreaking initiative aimed to discover Africa's next generation of podcast talent.
Over eight weeks, 80 participants applied, and 11 finalists underwent intense one-on-one mentorship from industry experts before showcasing their pilot episodes at a Live Demo Day held at The Alchemist in Nairobi.
Reflecting on their win, Kimani Maina, winner of the Ready for Market Award, expressed his excitement: “This platform has been life changing. Podcasting gives us a voice, and I’m excited to bring untold stories to the forefront and shape conversations...
I&M Bank is pleased to announce the opening of five new branches in Narok, Busia, Ruiru, Kiambu County’s Tatu City and Embu, further enhancing access to financial services in growing urban centres and underbanked regions.
Driven by rapid urbanisation and...
Empowering communities sustainably lies at the heart of Mukutan Conservancy's mission. In a significant stride toward this goal, Mukutan has raised over KES 40 million for the community through its innovative livestock projects. During the pilot phase since 2023,...
Today, the African School of Governance Foundation (ASGF) announced the establishment of the African School of Governance (ASG) graduate institution designed to offer world-class public policy education, research, and engagement programs. Prominent African leaders have come together in this...
Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 2 (GHRP-2) is a synthetic hexapeptide that belongs to the ghrelin mimetic family. Its structure and functions make it of considerable research interest, particularly due to its purported potential to interact with the ghrelin receptor...
Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB), a leading Pan-African multilateral development bank dedicated to financing and promoting housing, urban, and related infrastructure development across the African continent, has been honored with the prestigious “Pan-African Development Bank Leadership Award—A Pioneer in...
Network International (Network), a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa, has signed a referral agreement with Prime Bank (the “Bank”) in Kenya. The partnership will enhance access to payment acceptance for the Bank's Corporate...
African Airlines have been urged to adapt to evolving customer preferences and embrace innovations for sustainable growth and development during the African Aviation Innovation Summit 2024 hosted by Kenya Airways, in partnership with the African Airlines Association (AFRAA).
The summit...
The much-anticipated Tusker Oktobafest regional activations are set to kick off on October 19th with simultaneous celebrations at Enkare in Kitengela, Texas BBQ in Kikuyu and Timber XO in Eldoret, hosting top Kenyan acts and offering attendees a curated cultural...
The 18-hole Thika Sports Club will host over 200 golfers in the penultimate leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour this weekend as players continue to book their slots in the tour’s grand finale slated for December 6,...
