Lena Anyuolo

8 dope Kenyan illustrators that you should know

Lena AnyuoloOctober 4, 2017

If you've been paying attention on Twitter then you've noticed the hashtag #drawingwhileblack which showcases art from black artists all from all over the world...

How Grace Murema is making a name for herself in the special effects make-up industry

Lena AnyuoloOctober 3, 2017

A look at Grace Murema's Instagram reveals the profile of your not-so-traditional make up artist. Her page features images of a wide range of projects that she ...

Foreigners applying for a work permit in Kenya now need a police clearance certificate

Lena AnyuoloOctober 2, 2017

The Kenya immigration department has issued a public notice to the effect that from 2 October 2017, all applications for work permit,special pass,dependent pass...

Kati Kati selected as Kenya’s best foreign film representative at the Oscars

Lena AnyuoloOctober 2, 2017

The Kenya Film Commission who are the custodians of The Oscars in Kenya, have submitted the film "Kati Kati" for the Best Foreign Language category for the upco...

5 great new shows you can watch on Showmax this October

Lena AnyuoloOctober 2, 2017

October looks like it will be an exciting month on Showmax, especially since all 7 seasons of Game of Thrones will be available. Aside from Game of Thrones, the...

New GOtv Max package launched with premium shows & sports

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 30, 2017

On Sunday, 1 October 2017, GOtv will introduce a new package called GOtv MAX. It will provide families with a broader choice than ever before – with four new ch...

Chapa Dimba na Safaricom Western region leg to start this weekend

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 28, 2017

The Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom tournament Western Region leg will kick off group-stage matches this weekend with over 260 teams participating in over 50 different...

How to get 3 months of Showmax for Ksh. 250 with M-Pesa

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 28, 2017

The latest deal by Showmax, a video on demand service in Kenya, allows you to access their wide range of movies and TV shows for 3 months at the unbelievably af...

Safaricom to host 3rd BLAZE BYOB summit in Eldoret on 7th Oct.

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 27, 2017

Safaricom will hold the third regional summit of BLAZE BYOB season two on 7th October in Eldoret at the Eldoret Sports Club. The event is part of the Blaze Summ...

New termini for matatus as they are banned accessing the CBD

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 16, 2017

Governor Mike Sonko has announced that from 20th September, matatus will no longer enter the CBD. The move is aimed at easing congestion in town. These will be ...

General Electric & SHOFCO launch maternal healthcare project in Kibera

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 15, 2017

General Electric and charity Shining Hope for Communities Organization (SHOFCO), today announced a new maternal and infant care initiative aimed at increasing a...

OLX introduces ‘Sell-it-For-Me’ feature that makes it easier to buy & sell cars

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 12, 2017

Last week, OLX held a meet and greet at Bishop Magua Center along Ngong Rd. The purpose of the meet and greet was to acquaint users with some of the new feature...

USIU VC calls for universities to cultivate research culture at 39th graduation ceremony

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 11, 2017

United States International University‐Africa today held their 39th Commencement ceremony at the university grounds on Saturday 9th September. A total of 1385 s...

Binge watch the complete Game of Thrones on Showmax this October

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 11, 2017

Game of thrones is probably the most popular show on that planet. Showmax, the gift that keeps on giving, has announced that the entire 7th season available for...

How Rose Munuhe started a movement to link young people with jobs

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 11, 2017

Graduating from university usually comes with hopes of securing meaningful employment and building one's future. This is especially after all the hassle and sac...

Mr. Robot season 3 will be available for streaming on Showmax this October

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 11, 2017

The third season of Mr. Robot premieres on Showmax first across Africa on Thursday, 12 October 2017, with fresh episodes launching weekly within 24 hours of the...

Camp Mulla announce comeback after performance at Tekno concert

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 10, 2017

The hip hop group, Camp Mulla announced their comeback after they performed together at the Tekno Miles concert this past weekend. The group which consists o...

New report by Saffir Africa provides crucial insights on how Kenyans travel

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 10, 2017

A recent report by Saffir Africa has shed light on the travel habits of Kenyans. The study which yielded the report, 'How Kenyans Travel' was conducted between ...

Beatrice Elachi among 5 women elected as County Assembly speakers

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 10, 2017

These five women continue to break barriers in politics through their election as County Assembly speakers in 5 different Counties in Kenya. 1.Beatrice Elachi ...

Agri-tech startup, iProcure receives investment from Safaricom Spark Fund

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 10, 2017

The $1 million Safaricom Spark Venture Fund announced its sixth and final investment in agri-tech startup iProcure. iProcure is an agricultural inputs supply...

Prof Ruth Oniang’o is the winner of the prestigious Africa Food Prize 2017

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 10, 2017

Prof. Ruth Oniang'o, founder and former executive director at Rural Outreach Africa is this year's winner of the Africa Food Prize. Her non profit organization ...

4 themed cocktails you should definitely try out

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 8, 2017

Have you ever watched a TV show or movie or read a book and came across a cocktail that you just had to try out? For me, watching Mad Men made me curious about ...

Award winning play, Jesus Christ Superstar, is back this September

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 8, 2017

The award-winning Broadway musical, Jesus Christ Super Star is back on 14th September at The Kenya National Theatre. The musical play was first staged in April ...

3 remedies that are guaranteed to get rid of that hangover ASAP

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 7, 2017

After a night out of drinking, you wake up with a pounding headache and a queasy stomach and you promise yourself never to partake again!! A promise which is ea...

Political analyst, Nerima Wako’s take on the 2017 general election

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 6, 2017

Nerima Wako is a political analyst and executive director of Siasa Place. I interviewed her to seek her opinion on the recent election in terms of how...

How Nerima Wako is helping to improve youth participation in Kenyan politics

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 5, 2017

The youth in Kenya (18-35 years) constitute the majority of citizens in this country, yet they remain marginalized politically. A look at Kenya's political scen...

19 places in Nairobi where you can hang out for under Ksh. 1,000

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 5, 2017

Now that the sun is out in Nairobi, why not take advantage of the good weather to explore some other city's sights and engage in affordable activities with your...

Barclays launches Ksh. 63 million scholarship fund for Kenyan university students

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 4, 2017

Barclays Bank of Kenya has today launched a three year scholarship programme which will provide bright but needy university students with fees and upkeep money....

Safaricom appoints two new non-executive directors to its board

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 1, 2017

Safaricom has today announced the appointment of Mohamed Shameel Aziz Joosub and Linda Watiri Muruiki to its board as Non-Executive Directors, effective immedia...

Vote for Dan Aceda & other Kenyan musicians at the AFRIMA Awards 2017

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 1, 2017

Award winning benga musician, Dan Aceda has been nominated for the best male artist inspirational category at the All African Music Awards (AFRIMA) for the song...

New JKIA car park will avail 1,300 parking spaces

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 1, 2017

Kenya Airports Authority has announced that the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Car Parking Garage is now officially open to the public. The facility...

Omenerds is a fun & informative new Kenyan podcast you should listen to

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 1, 2017

When you listen to Omenerds podcast, the first thing that hits you is how relatable the content is, something which feels like a breath of fresh air as you stru...

Newly acquired diesel electric cranes at Mombasa port will improve operations

Lena AnyuoloAugust 31, 2017

Kenya Ports Authority’s (KPA) equipment acquisition efforts for the Port of Mombasa got a major boost on Tuesday following the arrival of two ultra-modern diese...

JS Khehar, first Sikh Chief Justice of India, talks fondly of Kenya as he retires

Lena AnyuoloAugust 31, 2017

Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar last week stepped down as the chief justice of India after completing his 7 month tenure which ran from January 4th - 25th August 2...

KAM & NEMA discuss exemption of industrial packaging after plastic bags ban

Lena AnyuoloAugust 31, 2017

Kenya Association of Manufacturers yesterday convened a stakeholder meeting on the plastic bag ban. Present at the meeting were NEMA representatives led by Dire...

How Kenyans are reacting to the plastic bags ban

Lena AnyuoloAugust 29, 2017

The plastic bags ban was enforced yesterday despite many concerns being raised on the lack of clear alternatives effect of the ban on SMEs and those living in l...

Equitel customers can now access their credit status via SMS

Lena AnyuoloAugust 29, 2017

Equitel subscribers can now check their credit status and access reports through an SMS service from international credit bureau, TransUnion. To get started,...

Maza, a swahili telenovela produced by Lulu Hassan, launches on Maisha Magic East

Lena AnyuoloAugust 29, 2017

Maza, a new Swahili soap opera has launched on Maisha Magic East. The show premiered on Monday, 21st August 2017. It depicts the unfolding intrigues and drama o...

8 Kenyan short films that you need to watch

Lena AnyuoloAugust 25, 2017

Kenya has a lot of talented film directors, producers, actors and actresses. This is evident by our growing film industry. Here are eight Kenyan short films on ...

Road signs that you need to know

Lena AnyuoloAugust 23, 2017

Knowing road signs will not only make you a better motorist but will also ensure you stay safe on the roads. For a majority of us, the last time we took time to...

Tilisi provides a permit approval package that allows businesses to build warehouses faster

Lena AnyuoloAugust 23, 2017

Tilisi Developments Ltd. has opened a fast track building route for companies keen to build their own warehouses, with a pre-approval package that is set to sav...

Submissions to the Kalasha Awards are now open

Lena AnyuoloAugust 23, 2017

Submissions for the Kalasha Awards are now open. Kalasha is an initiative of the Kenya Film Commission (KFC) bringing under one roof a film festival, a film and...