Hapakenya News Updates

The Christmas season is here, and road trips are a cherished part of the celebrations. But breakdowns, flat tires, or unexpected emergencies can disrupt even the best-planned journeys. Here’s a practical guide to staying safe on the road, with essential services from Rescue.co to get you back on track. Stay… Read more »

The Creative Economy Practice at CcHUB is excited to announce the launch of the Content Creative Economy Incubator program and the Creative Economy Practice (CEP) Entertainment Hub in Nairobi. The dedicated space, part of the Entertainment and Media Hubs Program, empowers storytellers in film, TV, and the Creator Economy to… Read more »

Equity Group has partnered with ODDO BHF of Germany for collaboration that will serve as a bridge for European and Africa businesses to establish across the continental divide. The agreement was signed by Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr James Mwangi and ODDO BHF Head of Corporate Banking Florian… Read more »

Abigail Arunga has been a prominent figure in the Kenyan creative scene for the past 12 years with a passion for arts, pop culture, current affairs, and social justice. Abigail is a writer, author, editor, columnist, moderator, scriptwriter, social media manager, influencer, publicist, poet, copywriter, bookstore owner, quizmaster, podcaster, and MC.… Read more »

Aleph Hospitality has announced that it has added four new hotels in Ethiopia to its portfolio as it further expands in the region. In 2024, Aleph Hospitality added 13 new hotels to its portfolio and now has over 30 hotels across the Middle East and Africa. The new additions to… Read more »

Kenyan comedy series Bwana Chairman has premiered on Maisha Magic Plus this festive season yesterday Sunday, 15 December at 8pm. The comedy TV show is from the creators of Njoro wa Uba. Bwana Chairman takes viewers to the idyllic middle-class neighbourhood of Taifa Estate, where chaos reigns supreme under the… Read more »

The inaugural Equity Golf tournament was held at the Karen Country Club for nearly 150 Equity Bank customers in Nairobi. Chrispine Sankale emerged victorious, claiming the title of best golfer, while Elijah Adul and Ndirangu Kariuki secured the first and second runner-up positions, respectively. Customers and Equity staff played alongside… Read more »

Emmanuel Kufre has won $15,000 in Bitcoin in the TBD Hackathon at Africa Bitcoin Conference 2024. Emmanuel Kufre, built Blink, a decentralized wallet application that acts as a payment processor for freelancers. The hackathon was organized by Block Inc in collaboration with the Africa Bitcoin Conference and it challenged developers… Read more »

Kenya Cane hosted an unforgettable experience at the True Kenyan Fest, Jamhuri Edition, held this past weekend at Club 034 in Kitengela. The night was a celebration bringing to life the brand’s promise as the ultimate expression of the True Kenyan Spirit. The event was a sensory journey, blending electrifying… Read more »

M-PESA Foundation has invested Ksh. 38.6 million in health facilities and a medical camp in Kwale County. Residents in Kwale will benefit from a range of medical services following the launch of a newly renovated Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH) facility and a free medical camp held by M-PESA… Read more »