Author: Korir Issa

Cooperation for Africa and Overseas (CFAO) Motors Limited Kenya has commenced assembly of the Toyota Fortuner SUV through the CKD (completely knocked down) kit route. The 120 million dollars vehicle Assembly plant was commissioned Saturday by President William Ruto at Miritini, in Mombasa City. Launched Toyota Fortuner Assembly Line, Miritini, Mombasa County. pic.twitter.com/RJGBW1NzU6 — William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) July 29, 2023 This marks a significant milestone for the country’s automotive industry and demonstrates its commitment to developing local manufacturing capabilities. Speaking at the launch, the President said the government has instituted policies and measures to create an environment for…

The cost of school supplies for families in Kenya is significantly higher than average household incomes, new data shows. According to “The average cost of back-to-school supplies around the world (2023) findings by WorldRemit, a digital remittance brand within Zepz, the total cost per child is Ksh 68,701. In addition, with an average household size of 3.23, the total cost per household is estimated at Ksh 221,904.23. This is approximately 10 times the average monthly household income for most households in the country. In other parts of the world, cost changes were far more drastic, with yearly changes averaging an…

Xiaomi Kenya has announced Don Puffy, Amanda Joy, and Leila as winners of its #LiveVividKe dance challenge. The campaign launched in May, saw a record number of entries, with hundreds of creative routines submitted on TikTok. The challenge dared Xiaomi fans to post videos of themselves dancing to the #LiveVivid Anthem by Fathermoh ft Ssaru & Vijana Baru Baru. The winners, Don Puffy, Amanda Joy, and Leila, came out on top with the most creative and most liked routines. The challenge was part of the Redmi Note 12 Series campaign that encourages Kenyans to #LiveVivid. The Redmi Note 12 Series…

Visa is accepting applications from African startups to participate in the first cohort of the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program. The 12-week program will run twice a year and accept up to 20 startups per cohort. Startups up to the Series A stage can apply through the Visa website for a chance to gain expertise, industry connections, technology, and potential investment funding. Applications close on August 25th, with the first cohort announced in September. In line with Visa’s $1 billion investment pledge in Africa by 2027, the accelerator aims to strengthen Africa’s payment ecosystem through innovations and technologies that focus…

Genge rapper Mejja has been named the lead influencer for Captain Morgan. The partnership, set to run for eight months, will see Mejja engage in Captain Morgan events and communicate the essence of the brand through his influential social channels. Kenya Breweries Limited’s Spirits Marketing Manager Kennedy Mutula said the brand decided to partner with Mejja because he is relatable and connects with its target market. “As we look forward to more engaging activities with our consumers, we are shifting the spotlight to individuality and celebrating the diverse flavours each person brings to the table,” said Mutula. Mejja expressed his…

South African engineering and infrastructure advisory firm Zutari has opened its East African office in Nairobi to serve the entire region, following the receipt of a license from the Kenyan Government. This comes amid growing diplomatic relations between Kenya and South Africa, including a mutual visa-free agreement and engagements to address trade barriers. Zutari CEO Teddy Daka says, “East Africa has long been identified as a growth area for Zutari, with Kenya at the centre of our expansion initiatives into the region.” The firm has already been involved in projects such as Two Rivers Mall and the Kenya Water Security…