Tusker Cider hosted a successful event at Social House, part of their Cheers to Our Real Ones campaign, featuring caricature drawings, a paint-and-sip activity, photography, a saxophonist, and DJ Sir M. Victor Adada, Shopper Manager at Tusker Cider, expressed satisfaction with the event's success in fostering connections and providing entertainment.

Equity Bank offers innovative financial solutions to assist parents and guardians with back-to-school preparations in Kenya. The bank's services include the Boostika Na Equity overdraft facility, convenient digital payment channels, and instant mobile loans. These services aim to alleviate the financial burden of school-related expenses, such as school fees, books, and uniforms, by providing timely financial support and enhancing the payment process.

Captain Morgan, an East Africa Breweries' rum brand, launched its 'Spice On' campaign in Kenya on November 11th at Thika Road Mall. The event featured music performances and the reveal of a new pack design. EABL Marketing Manager Kennedy Mutula emphasized the campaign's celebration of individuality and assured the quality of the product remains unchanged. 'Spice On Africa' is set to expand across the continent, with a TV and digital campaign highlighting self-expression.

Samsung Electronics has released 'Epic Worlds,' a cinematic project filmed with the Galaxy S23 Ultra, featuring Emma Myers and directed by Zee Ntuli. The project emphasizes the phone's Nightography feature and showcases the potential of mobile content creation. It follows Samsung's tradition of collaborating with filmmakers to demonstrate the Galaxy's content creation capabilities. The final cut of 'Epic Worlds' is a compilation of global contributions and is available for viewing.

Guinness is set to elevate Kenya's live football viewing experience with an event at the EDGE Convention Centre on the 11th and 12th November. The event, designed with input from passionate football fans, promises the best screens, audio, snacks, atmosphere, and prizes. Guinness Marketing Manager Henrietta Reed emphasizes the fan-centric nature of the experience. A committee of fans, led by G Money, will curate the event, with Zuhum Omar ensuring optimal HD screens, Lotan Salapei arranging post-match music with artists like Fena Gitu and Bien Aime, and Carol Radull perfecting the temperature of the Guinness fridges.

Samsung participated in Kenya's K-Food Festival in Nairobi, aiming to strengthen trade ties between South Korea and Kenya. The festival showcased technology, culture, and culinary traditions, with Samsung playing a key role in enhancing the experience through innovation. The event is expected to lead to increased trade and investment, reflecting the growing interest in South Korean culture in Kenya.

The Inaugural Conference on Accelerating Agriculture Adaptation in Africa concluded with a joint declaration emphasizing the development of the sector on the continent. The conference, which began on October 16, 2023, aimed to stimulate smallholder farmers' engagement in climate dialogue and interventions. Key speakers included Prof. Aduabobo Ibitoru Hart of CSDevNet, Dr. Ndidi Abano of the Pan African Parliament, Samuel Ogallah of the African Union, and Dr. Augustine Njamnshi of PACJA. Discussions focused on policy, law, and the role of civil society in climate change. The conference, organized by PACJA with Nigerian government and other partners, will be bi-annual, with adaptation finance as a priority.

Kenya commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Westgate Mall terror attack, reflecting on the uncoordinated response by security agencies that led to a prolonged siege. An audit prompted measures such as a multi-agency approach, improved coordination, and stricter mobile phone registration. These changes have enhanced security, evidenced by the more effective response to the 2019 DusitD2 attack. The UN Security Council Monitoring Group reported that the Westgate attackers exploited lax mobile phone line procedures, and security agencies have since thwarted numerous terror attempts. Security expert Richard Tuta notes the improved response since Westgate, but warns that private security guards can be a double-edged sword if not properly managed.

Equity Group Holdings and John Deere have signed an agreement to provide tractors to the Kenyan market, with financing options for farmers. This partnership is part of Equity Group's 'Africa Recovery and Resilience Plan' aimed at mechanizing agriculture in East and Central Africa. The deal was announced during the US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman's investment roadshow. Equity Bank will offer finance products in Kenya, and MASCOR will be the partner dealership. The collaboration includes joint trainings and marketing campaigns to educate farmers on equipment usage. Dr. James Mwangi of Equity Group emphasized the partnership's alignment with the Africa Recovery and Resilience Plan and the potential for US-Africa private sector engagement.

Family Bank, in partnership with Adanian Labs, has awarded scholarships to one hundred youths in Kenya to develop skills in animation, software engineering, and artificial intelligence. The initiative, announced by Family Bank CEO Rebecca Mbithi, aims to respond to the digital revolution and the increased digitization in Kenya, accelerated by the COVID pandemic and mobile money innovations. The five-month training program will involve local and international trainers and aims to foster the growth of the creative and tech industries. Adanian Lab CEO John Kamara expressed the goal of creating over 300 startups in Africa, while Dennis Mbuthia of the Association of Animation Artistes Kenya highlighted the opportunity for local talent to contribute to global productions like Disney.

ODM party leader Raila Odinga addressed the public in Kirinyaga during the Mashujaa Day celebration, emphasizing his historical support for former President Mwai Kibaki and his efforts to unite Kenyans beyond tribal lines. He recounted his role in Kibaki's election, which saw a significant vote from Odinga's Nyanza region, and highlighted the unity between the Kikuyu and Luo communities. Odinga listed several heroes from Central Kenya, including Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai and first woman Chief Justice Martha Koome. He also visited Mukami Kimathi, a freedom fighter, and conveyed her greetings to the audience, noting her health issues due to past political detention.