Lena Anyuolo

USIU Africa set to introduce High Performance Computing in Kenya

Lena AnyuoloDecember 2, 2017

United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) in partnership with the Carnegie Africa Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) and Intel yesterday held...

30 Kenyan nurses & nutritionists graduate from Nestlé sponsored pediatric nutrition course

Lena AnyuoloNovember 23, 2017

Over 30 nurses and nutritionists from Kenya have successfully completed a seven-month Post Graduate Program in Pediatric Nutrition (PGPN) course developed and o...

P&G partners with retailers to provide sanitary pads to needy schoolgirls

Lena AnyuoloNovember 23, 2017

Procter & Gamble (P&G), manufacturer of the Always brand, has launched a campaign in partnership with various retailers to increase provision of sanitar...

Ziki Odotte’s remarkable journey into starting a fashion line in Kenya

Lena AnyuoloNovember 17, 2017

For Ziki Odotte, cutting off her dreadlocks and embracing her afro came with its own unique set of challenges. Transitioning from the low maintenance look of dr...

Kapenguria Heroes & Tatar Girls emerge winners at Chapa Dimba na Safaricom Narok finals

Lena AnyuoloNovember 16, 2017

In developed countries, focusing on skills and talents is very common unlike in developing countries. We see developed countries putting effort on skills in va...

Vivo Energy celebrates 5 years in Kenya by visiting children’s homes countrywide

Lena AnyuoloNovember 14, 2017

Vivo Energy dedicated its 5th anniversary to the community and celebrated with various, communities across the country through-out the month of November. Member...

Dr. Chao Mbogo; one woman’s remarkable journey in the Kenyan tech sector

Lena AnyuoloNovember 13, 2017

Women in science and technology are often stereotyped as not being able to excel as much as men despite working twice as hard to get where they are. In spite...

A chat with Denise Mwende, head of content acquisition at Showmax Kenya, on their future content

Lena AnyuoloNovember 13, 2017

Showmax has been around in Kenya for about a year now and since its launch, they have expanded their offering to include more local content and the latest and e...

KBA announces finalists in the Catalyst Awards 2017

Lena AnyuoloNovember 9, 2017

Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), the umbrella body of the banking industry, today announced the finalists of the 2017 Sustainable Finance Catalyst Awards. Th...

Here is the Kalasha Awards 2017 full list of nominees

Lena AnyuoloNovember 9, 2017

The Kenya Film Commission registered 237 films this year, which is the highest number of films ever submitted for Kalasha Awards since it's inception. This year...

Dahabo Abdi Galgalo wins Ksh. 10M in funding for her innovation that helps lower maternal mortality

Lena AnyuoloNovember 8, 2017

Kenyan student, Dahabo Abdi Galgalo is the winner of the Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science Award for her innovation geared towards lowering matern...

Eneza Education & Strauss Energy win awards at the Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship

Lena AnyuoloNovember 3, 2017

Eneza Education and Strauss Energy were winners at the Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship (AAE) 2017 held in Mauritius which are organized by the African Leader...

Nestlé hosts entrepreneurship skills workshop for Kenyan youth

Lena AnyuoloNovember 3, 2017

Nestlé marked the Africa Youth Day by hosting eighty Kenyan youths to a workshop meant to prepare them for employment and entrepreneurship. The workshop was par...

Call for entrepreneurs to apply for Women in Tech incubator by Stanchart

Lena AnyuoloNovember 3, 2017

If you're a woman in tech, then the Standard Chartered Women in Technology program might pique your interest. The program, which is done in partnership with @iB...

Impala Floodlights to kick off this weekend with BLAZE as new sponsors

Lena AnyuoloNovember 3, 2017

BLAZE, a mobile network for the youth by Safaricom, has today announced a Ksh. 1.5 million sponsorship for the Impala Floodlights 2017 Rugby Tournament. It is s...

10 reasons why Kenyan bars seriously suck

Lena AnyuoloNovember 2, 2017

Some years back, people couldn't wait for the weekend to go out and have a good time with their friends at the club. That is hardly the case nowadays with more ...

How Missing Child Kenya reunites families with their missing children

Lena AnyuoloNovember 2, 2017

According to a study that came out earlier this year by the National Crime and Research Centre, Kenya is ranked number 17 out 19 on the list of countries where ...

Uber to insure passengers who use their service in Kenya

Lena AnyuoloNovember 1, 2017

Uber has announced that it will provide insurance cover for all riders for each trip they take on the application. The company partnered with First Assurance Co...

Why brand name drugs are not any better than generics

Lena AnyuoloOctober 30, 2017

For a long time there has been a perception that generic drugs are inferior to the brand name drugs. This myth i believe has been perpetuated by those who would...

Check out ‘We Are Artists’, starring Evelyn Ngugi, an honest film about life in your early twenties

Lena AnyuoloOctober 27, 2017

The latest on Kenyans doing their damn thing abroad is a short film on Issa Rae's YouTube channel that stars Kenyan actress, Evelyn Ngugi. Issa Rae is the creat...

10 classic series and movies to binge on this weekend

Lena AnyuoloOctober 27, 2017

Now that the weekend is upon us, instead of catching up on the latest releases, why not switch it up and throw it back with some classics. Here are some of m...

Hotel & bar owners sign agreement with CMO’s on music copyright tariffs

Lena AnyuoloOctober 27, 2017

The Kenya Association of Hotel keepers and Caterers (KAHC), their regional affiliate bodies, the Pubs Entertainment and Restaurants Association of Kenya (PERAK)...

Madaraka Express to introduce second train to & from Mombasa in November

Lena AnyuoloOctober 26, 2017

Kenya Railways have announced the introduction of second on the Madaraka Express as from 1st November. The afternoon train will leave both Mombasa and Nairobi t...

Buy these phones from Safaricom & get free Showmax access for a month

Lena AnyuoloOctober 25, 2017

As the festive season draws nearer, it seems the Showmax deals get sweeter. First there was the 3 month subscription to Showmax for the the affordable price of ...

Coca-Cola will invest Ksh. 9B to expand its operations in Kenya

Lena AnyuoloOctober 24, 2017

The Coca-Cola system in Kenya has announced an investment of nearly $90 million (approximately Ksh. 9B) in Kenya as it seeks to diversify its soft drinks offeri...

New rules for renewal of trademarks in Kenya released

Lena AnyuoloOctober 24, 2017

On 30th June 2017 the Registrar of TradeMarks published Practice Directions on the renewal of trademarks in the Industrial Property Journal -No 2017/06 which ef...

Amazing photo series pays tribute to Mekatilili wa Menza

Lena AnyuoloOctober 24, 2017

Growing up I remember a time when I used to tie a towel around my neck and imagine I was a super hero. Usually, I'd pretend to be Batman or Wolverine or whichev...

Alune Wade will headline Safaricom Jazz Lounge on 4th November

Lena AnyuoloOctober 19, 2017

Senegalese vocalist and bassist Alune Wade will be the leading act at the Safaricom Jazz Lounge concert to be held on Saturday 4th November 2017 at Uhuru Garden...

Telkom introduces new data bundle that comes with free calls & SMS

Lena AnyuoloOctober 19, 2017

Telkom Kenya has today unveiled a new data bundle, the Freedom Bundle, that allows their customers to make free calls within the network, free WhatsApp and free...

Equity launches ‘Equimed’, a health insurance cover for Kenyans living in the diaspora

Lena AnyuoloOctober 17, 2017

Equity Insurance Agency has launched a healthcare product targeted at the diaspora market to benefit their loved ones back home. The product dubbed ‘Equimed’ is...

You can now get your favourite Nestlé coffee beverage at any Innscor outlet near you

Lena AnyuoloOctober 13, 2017

Nestlé Professional has partnered with Innscor Kenya Limited to provide the latter with beverage solutions to its consumers through Nescafé Alegria vending tech...

Mwikali Muthaini has been appointed new Amnesty International Board Chair

Lena AnyuoloOctober 13, 2017

Mwikali Muthaini has been appointed to succeed Nicole Bieske as Amnesty International Board Chair. The International Board consists of 9 members who are elected...

Lori systems crowned winners at the first TechCrunch Startup Battlefield held in Africa

Lena AnyuoloOctober 13, 2017

Lori Sytems from Kenya was crowned as Sub-Saharan Africa’s Most Promising Startup at TechCrunch Battlefield Africa 2017, held in Nairobi, Kenya on 11th October....

Sony introduces HT-RT40 5.1 channel home theatre system in Kenya

Lena AnyuoloOctober 11, 2017

Sony Middle East and Africa today announced the launch of the HT-RT40, its new stylish 5.1 channel home theatre system. The home theatre system comprises of a 3...

The express business lunch at the Eagle’s Steak House is a treat for Nyama choma lovers

Lena AnyuoloOctober 10, 2017

Perched up on the 4th floor of Ole Sereni hotel, the Eagles Steak House offers spectacular views of Nairobi National Park while giving you a fine dining experie...

Facebook dedicates a week of celebrating tech as part of its sponsorship of TechCrunch Startup Battlefield Africa

Lena AnyuoloOctober 10, 2017

In the first event of its kind on the continent, TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield Africa 2017, will search for the best innovators, makers and technical entrepr...

Kenyan born Vanessa Kingori appointed new British Vogue publishing director

Lena AnyuoloOctober 5, 2017

Kenyan born Vanessa Kingori has been confirmed as the incoming British Vogue publishing director, taking over from Stephen Quinn who retires at end of the year ...

Kenyan journalist, Anne Soy, is the new Senior Africa correspondent at BBC

Lena AnyuoloOctober 5, 2017

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has announced its promotion of Anne Soy to the position of senior Africa correspondent. She was previously the health cor...

Microsoft launches Policy Innovation Center at Strathmore University

Lena AnyuoloOctober 5, 2017

As countries and industries across the world make the much-anticipated shift towards digital transformation, new and exciting advancements are underway. In a mo...

Carrefour is set to open a third branch at TRM

Lena AnyuoloOctober 4, 2017

Majid Al Futtaim, operators of the Carrefour chain, has announced that it will open a third store at Thika Road Mall. They will take over the retail space previ...

16 Kenyan students receive Ksh. 1.28 Million from Colgate scholarship fund

Lena AnyuoloOctober 4, 2017

16 learners have received Ksh.1.2 Million in scholarship prize money courtesy of Colgate-Palmolive. The money will go towards tuition fees, stationery and textb...

Safaricom introduces M-Pesa 1 Tap to 5 towns in Kenya

Lena AnyuoloOctober 4, 2017

Safaricom yesterday announced the availability of M-Pesa 1Tap in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret and Nyeri. The service was first launched in Nakuru County in...