Fly SAX launches daily flights to Mombasa, Lamu and Diani

Lena AnyuoloJanuary 22, 2018

Fly SAX has launched two daily flights Mombasa that costs Ksh. 3,950 one way. The airline operates from Wilson Airport. Other daily flights that have been in...

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Book review; Remembering Kenya Vol 1

Lena AnyuoloJanuary 22, 2018

I stumbled upon this book after reading 'Not Yet Uhuru', an autobiography by Oginga Odinga, which was the first book in my series of reads to help gain a better...

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The sham that was the Capital FM presenter auditions

Lena AnyuoloJanuary 22, 2018

Social media has been abuzz with the just concluded Capital FM auditions that saw Anita Nderu, who was part of the judging panel, surprisingly emerge the winner...

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The 2nd edition of Africa Nouveau Festival will be going down on 2nd-4th Feb at the Ngong Race Course

Lena AnyuoloJanuary 18, 2018

The 2nd edition of Africa Nouveau Festival is set to go down between 2nd-4th Feb at the Ngong Race Course Waterfront. The festival will kick off at 5pm on Frida...

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Kenya to commemorate World Rare Diseases Day on 24th Feb 2018

Lena AnyuoloJanuary 18, 2018

Rare diseases day is a day set aside to create awareness on the (+7000) rare diseases in the world. Various countries commemorate the day on different dates thr...

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Song Review; Red Namba Plate by Octopizzo

Lena AnyuoloJanuary 16, 2018

The only things this song has going for it are the visuals and the beat. Red Namba Plate is lazily written, the chorus is about 20 seconds of inaudible mumbles ...

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Song review; Mistarillionare by King Kaka

Lena AnyuoloJanuary 16, 2018

The King Kaka I fell in love with is back and I am beyond excited! I'm talking about the King Kaka from Swahili Shakespear. He is a lyricist no doubt but the mi...

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Song review; Girl Next Door by Sauti Sol featuring Tiwa Savage

Lena AnyuoloJanuary 16, 2018

Sauti Sol's 4th album, 'Afrikan Sauce' promises to be a more collaborative effort with African artists from around the continent. Judging by the singles, Melani...

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Song review; Kasayole by Khaligraph ft Timmy Tdat

Lena AnyuoloJanuary 16, 2018

Hip hop heavy weight Khaligraph teamed up with musician Timmy Tdat to give us an upbeat number that is a paean to their neighborhood, Kayole. At first listen, t...

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Online car hire & repairs platform, Bwala, launched in Kenya

Lena AnyuoloJanuary 15, 2018

Bwala Africa has launched a website that will allow users to hire or advertise cars for hire, either for personal or commercial use. The website intends to i...

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OLX now launches paid ads on its platform

Lena AnyuoloJanuary 15, 2018

Online classifieds  platform, OLX, has introduced paid ads on its platform. The new paid service will allow businesses to develop ads (banners) and then OLX wil...

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5 Interior decor tips when you’re on a budget

Lena AnyuoloJanuary 15, 2018

Once in a while, one feels the urge to spruce up or completely change the ambiance of your living space. Sadly we often find ourselves constrained by our bank a...

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Places where one can access mental health resources in Kenya

Lena AnyuoloJanuary 15, 2018

According to WHO, depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide and it is estimated that about 300 million people globally suffer from it. Depression ...

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11 underrated Kenyan musicians that you should know

Lena AnyuoloJanuary 15, 2018

There is a lot of great talent out there in the Kenyan music scene but we often think that our musical talent is limited to a few mainstream musicians. Here ...

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Book review; On Black Sister’s Street by Chika Unigwe

Lena AnyuoloJanuary 13, 2018

Few books manage to move you. Weaving you in as you become a part of the characters’ lives and world and long after the book is done, these people stay on ha...

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Osborne Macharia to be part of judging panel at the ADC Awards 2018

Lena AnyuoloJanuary 11, 2018

Award winning photographer, Osborne Macharia has been selected as to be part of the 30 judge team in the Art Director's Club of New York (ADC) Awards 2018. Osbo...

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You can now submit your blog in the BAKE Awards 2018

Lena AnyuoloJanuary 11, 2018

The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) has announced the launch of the submission phase of the BAKE Awards 2018. The competition, which is in its 7th year, aw...

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KQ to launch direct daily flights to New York in October

Lena AnyuoloJanuary 11, 2018

Kenya Airways has today announced the launch of a non-stop flight from Nairobi to New York. The national carrier starts selling today tickets for the inaugural ...

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A chat with Valentine Zikki, an amazing and multi-talented artist

Lena AnyuoloJanuary 8, 2018

From music to acting to writing her latest project, "City Girl" a web series that follows the lives of three millennial women as they navigate the city, Valenti...

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5 fascinating and mysterious places in Kenya that you need to visit

Lena AnyuoloDecember 28, 2017

Kenya has a lot of breathtaking spots for one's enjoyment, from the wildlife to the people not to mention food and culture. You are literally spoiled for choice...

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Kenya’s Wawira Njiru honoured with a UNISA Alumni Award

Lena AnyuoloDecember 20, 2017

Wawira Njiru, the founder and executive director of Food for Education, was one of the recipients of the University of South Australia (UNISA), 2017 Alumni Awar...

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Bidpesa; Kenya’s latest e-commerce platform offers amazing deals

Lena AnyuoloDecember 19, 2017

The latest e-commerce platform in Kenya is Bidpesa that uses bidding as an approach to sell its items. The online auction platform starts with the unbelievable ...

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How to get Showmax for free with your DSTV Premium subscription

Lena AnyuoloDecember 19, 2017

Like an early Christmas present, Showmax is now included in your DSTV Premium subscription at zero cost. Here is how to activate Showmax on your DSTV Premium ac...

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Nairobi County launches Digital Business Roadmap in partnership with Cisco

Lena AnyuoloDecember 19, 2017

Nairobi City County this week launched its Digital Business Roadmap that will drive better citizen experiences when engaging the county. It will better the Coun...

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5 Awesome shows that you can download on Showmax this December

Lena AnyuoloDecember 19, 2017

The month of December comes with a lot of travelling for most Kenyans either to their rural homes or to varied holiday destinations. An internet connection isn'...

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Glenfiddich global ambassador meets fans during his week long tour in Kenya

Lena AnyuoloDecember 18, 2017

It was all glitz and glamour as Glenfiddich hosted its Global Brand Ambassador, Mr. Struan Grant Ralph, who was in the country since Monday 4th December for an ...

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Alcoholic Beverages Association launches a new responsible drinking campaign

Lena AnyuoloDecember 16, 2017

The Alcoholic Beverages Association of Kenya (ABAK) has unveiled a new campaign to promote responsible drinking, highlighting the importance of personal respons...

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Rescue by Flare, an emergency medical assistance service, launched

Lena AnyuoloDecember 14, 2017

All it takes is a split second to determine whether or not someone survives in a medical emergency. In that time frame, having to sift through several numbers t...

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Safaricom introduces customer voice identity feature to stem fraud

Lena AnyuoloDecember 13, 2017

Safaricom’s have launched a Voice Biometrics system, known as Jitambulishe, that will  allow customers to use their voices for authentication before accessing c...

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Signature Mall to open in 2018 with Choppies Supermarket as anchor tenant

Lena AnyuoloDecember 13, 2017

Signature Mall, a new mixed development in Mlolongo is set to open in 2018. Construction began in 2016 and is estimated to be valued at Ksh. 1.14 billion. The m...

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Third edition of Too Early For Birds is slated for January 13th & 14th

Lena AnyuoloDecember 13, 2017

Too Early For Birds, the theatrical performance show by Abu Sense and Ngartia, is back for its 3rd edition, on January 13th and 14th 2018 at the Kenya National ...

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YouTube Go launched in Kenya; will enable users to watch videos offline

Lena AnyuoloDecember 10, 2017

Google has launched YouTube Go in Kenya, an app that will enable users to view and share videos offline and allow even those on slower networks to enjoy videos....

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Grease-The Musical, is a feast for the eyes and ears

Lena AnyuoloDecember 9, 2017

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of watching Grease, a 1971 musical written by Warren Casey and Jim Jacobs. Stuart Nash, the director behind productions like Jesus...

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Tender Care Academy integrates Dr. Franklin Covey’s ‘Leader in me’ program in its curriculum

Lena AnyuoloDecember 7, 2017

Tender Care Junior Academy becomes the first Kenyan school to sign onto the Franklin Covey’s Leader in Me process as it seeks to empower its stud...

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M-Shwari turns 5 with improved loan pricing for customers who pay on time

Lena AnyuoloDecember 7, 2017

Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) and Safaricom today mark the 5th anniversary of M-Shwari. The mobile savings and lending platform has been in existence since 20...

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How high performance computers can be applied to boost environmental sustainability

Lena AnyuoloDecember 6, 2017

A HPC (high performance computer) is a computer which uses the aggregate power of a several individual computers to create a high performing system in order to ...

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Naomi Mburu becomes the first Rhodes Scholar from University of Maryland

Lena AnyuoloDecember 6, 2017

Naomi Mburu, a chemical engineering student at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, become the first student from the university to be awarded the prestigio...

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Telkom launches a smartphone app for its customers

Lena AnyuoloDecember 5, 2017

Telkom has launched My Telkom, a smartphone app for its customers. My Telkom app, that will be available to Android and Apple iOS customers, enables customer...

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Safaricom introduces M-Pesa voice feature for the visually impaired

Lena AnyuoloDecember 4, 2017

Safaricom has announced the launch of M-PESA services for visually impaired customers. The new service will mean that customers can now access the mobile mon...

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Applications for KCB foundation high school scholarships are now open

Lena AnyuoloDecember 4, 2017

Two hundred and forty bright but needy students who sat for the 2017 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCPE) examinations will benefit from scholarships...

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Safaricom Foundation sets aside Ksh. 26M to fund free medical camps

Lena AnyuoloDecember 4, 2017

Safaricom Foundation has partnered with the Kenya Diabetes Management & Information Centre (DMI) to offer free medical services to Kenyans across the countr...

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Applications for the ISK high school scholarship program are now open

Lena AnyuoloDecember 4, 2017

Two outstanding Kenyan students stand a chance to pursue their high school education at ISK. The scholarship covers 100% of all tuition, and full waiver of admi...

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