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AI Tools & Resources
28 March 202615 min read

Anthropic Academy: 15 Free AI Courses With Real Certificates (2026 Complete Guide)

Anthropic just launched a free Academy with 15 self-paced AI courses and official certificates. Here's every single one explained — who it's for, how long it takes, and how to start today.

Kelvin Wambugu
Kelvin Wambugu
CEO & Creative Director
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Growth Strategy
28 February 202612 min read

How to Build and Market an E-Commerce Business in Kenya: The 2026 Growth Guide

Kenya's e-commerce market is growing fast — but most online stores fail not because of the product, but because of the digital marketing and website experience. This is the practical guide to building an online store that actually sells.

Kelvin Wambugu
Kelvin Wambugu
CEO & Creative Director
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SEO
21 February 202611 min read

How to Rank on Google in Kenya and East Africa: A Practical SEO Guide for 2026

SEO in Kenya is an underexploited opportunity. Most competitors are still doing it wrong. Here's a practical framework to rank on Google in the East African market.

Nuru Digital Team
Nuru Digital Team
Performance Marketing Agency
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Meta Ads
8 December 202510 min read

How to Run Facebook & Instagram Ads in Kenya: The Complete 2025 Guide

Kenya has over 12 million active Facebook users. But running Meta ads in Kenya is not the same as running ads in the UK or US. This guide covers targeting, creative, budgets, and what a profitable Kenyan campaign actually looks like.

Kelvin Wambugu
Kelvin Wambugu
CEO & Creative Director
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Growth Strategy
24 November 20259 min read

Digital Marketing Pricing in Kenya 2025: What You Should Actually Be Paying

How much does digital marketing cost in Kenya? Pricing varies enormously — and most of that variation has nothing to do with quality. This is the honest breakdown of what you should expect to pay, and how to know if you're getting value.

Nuru Digital Team
Nuru Digital Team
Performance Marketing Agency
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Meta Ads
10 November 20259 min read

How to Get a 3x ROAS on Meta Ads for E-Commerce Brands in Africa

Most African e-commerce brands are leaving money on the table with Meta Ads. Here's the exact framework we use to consistently deliver 3x ROAS and above.

Nuru Digital Team
Nuru Digital Team
Performance Marketing Agency
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Google Ads
28 October 202510 min read

Google Ads in the UAE: How We Win in One of the World's Most Competitive Ad Markets

The UAE is one of the most expensive Google Ads markets on earth. Here's the strategy we use to deliver results for clients in Dubai and Abu Dhabi without burning budget.

Kelvin Wambugu
Kelvin Wambugu
CEO & Creative Director
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Web Design & CRO
22 September 20258 min read

Why Your Website Is Killing Your Ad ROAS (And What to Fix First)

Pouring money into Meta or Google Ads but not seeing returns? The problem might not be your ads — it might be the website they're sending traffic to. Here's how to diagnose and fix it.

Kelvin Wambugu
Kelvin Wambugu
CEO & Creative Director
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