The science behind being drunk

Staff WriterJuly 28, 2014

If you haven't noticed by now, we love alcohol. Beer, spirits or the traditional brew. As Ben Franklin put it, "beer is proof God loves us". A lot goes on befo...

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StarTimes breaks ground on Ksh. 6.9 Billion Africa Headquarters

Staff WriterJuly 16, 2014

StarTimes held a ground breaking ceremony for the Group’s Africa Headquarters and Dubbing Center for Film and Broadcast Television in Kenya. The premi...

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Jambojet spurs domestic air travel with cheaper air fares

Staff WriterJune 10, 2014

  Mr. Willem Hondius, the CEO of Jambojet attends to Joyce Ouna.   Jambojet has kicked off an aggressive campaign to capitalize on the Gover...

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The Best Rated Beers from Brazil

Staff WriterMay 15, 2014

Planning on going to Brazil this June for the World Cup? We bet you want to have a great time while there and this goes beyond just watching the amazing matches...

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Gathuvuria and other tales #IllicitBrew

Staff WriterMay 7, 2014

 Over-indulgence shall be the death of this nation. It tears it apart with its talons. This is not a predator that creeps upon unsuspecting preys, no. I...

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Full list of BAKE Kenyan Blog Awards 2014 Winners

Staff WriterMay 3, 2014

The 3rd edition of the Kenyan Blog Awards was held at the Intercontinetal Hotel. This time round, there were 17 blogs up for nomination. The Best County Blog...

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Top 10 global beer brands 2014

Staff WriterApril 4, 2014

Using an academically vetted brand equity model with elements like familiarity, quality, and purchase consideration, brands create powerful connections with con...

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Date a guy who drinks

Staff WriterApril 3, 2014

Date a guy who drinks. Date a guy who understands the value of patience. Just like wine, he knows, the best things in life take time to mature. He sees the pote...

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#TBT Michael Power: Africa’s James Bond

Staff WriterApril 3, 2014

There's a saying among brethren, "If she doesn't know Michael Power then she's too young for you bro". Okay, maybe I made that up. Growing up this guy was the s...

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EVENT: BREW & BARBEQUE CARNIVAL – Easter Edition

Staff WriterApril 2, 2014

Catch the biggest Dub-step,House,Trance,Electro,Hip Hop and Dance-hall tunes from the DJ line up while you have all you can eat NYAMACHOMA at the Brew & BBQ...

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EVENT: Barbecue Live 5th Edition #BbqLive

Staff WriterApril 2, 2014

Going down on the 3rd of May at the Arboretum Grounds. See y'all there :) Barbecue live is an outdoor bimonthly event that brings together young upcoming pro...

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Recipe: Chocolate Guinness cookies with Bailey’s frosting

Staff WriterApril 2, 2014

Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temp 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs ½ cup Guinness 2½ cups flour ⅔ cup cocoa 1 tsp baking soda ...

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RECIPE: BUSAA (LUHYA TRADITIONAL DRINK)

Staff WriterApril 1, 2014

INGREDIENTS AND EQUIPMENT 20 kg milled maize 2 kg germinated millet malt (kimera) Large open metal pan for frying Fermentation drums (similar to jet-fuel drums)...

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Nacada to audit alcoholic drinks

Staff WriterMarch 31, 2014

In a process that could see 85 percent of liquor brands in the market withdrawn, the National Authority for Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) has...

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How to make muratina

Staff WriterMarch 31, 2014

Muratina is an alcoholic drink named after the fruit of the same name. The fruit comes from a tree commonly called the “sausage tree” (Kigelia africana) due to ...

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Moving ‘Black Women in Hollywood’ Acceptance Speech By Lupita Nyong’o

Staff WriterFebruary 28, 2014

Lupita Nyong'o won the Best Breakthrough Performance Award at the 7th annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon for her role in the film, 12 Years a Slave. H...

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This is what EABL beer prices were like in Kenya in 1993

Staff WriterFebruary 24, 2014

Beer prices have changed over the years due to a variety of factors. Costs of production have gone up, inflation and taxes and so on and that is why the prices ...

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JamboJet to make it possible to fly to Mombasa for Ksh. 3,000

Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2014

Budget airline JamboJet will from April 1st launch with air fares of less than Ksh3,000 (one-way). The Ksh. 3,000 will include taxes but passengers will have to...

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Jimmi Gathu is the President in new ZUKU TV Show State House

Staff WriterFebruary 13, 2014

Jimmi Gathu plays the President in a new ZUKU television show called State House. State House is an original modern day political drama that traverses th...

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Worst places to wake up after a blackout

Staff WriterFebruary 11, 2014

They say you've not drunk until you black out, whoever they are. This writer has had his fair share of blackouts. But I doubt I have reached the legendary statu...

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Recipe: Luwombo (Uganda’s Hangover Cure)

Staff WriterFebruary 11, 2014

As we highlighted earlier, according to some CNN research Uganda seems to lead the pace in terms of alcohol consumption in Africa. They also have there own trad...

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Halal Cocktails

Staff WriterFebruary 11, 2014

This is simple to make, and quick to drink  *Serves 2* We Need 1 cup of ripe apple mangoes 1 cup of grated carrots 2 cups of diced pineapples 2 tablespoons o...

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Kenya Among Countries with Highest Blood Alcohol Limits

Staff WriterFebruary 3, 2014

A person’s BAC level measures the amount of alcohol in the blood, by recording the milligrams of ethanol per milliliters of blood. Most countries around the w...

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The Balding Devil, Joe

Staff WriterFebruary 3, 2014

There are as many boozers in Kenya as there are beer bottles. They comprise a significant demographic from the city, through the slum, to the countryside. They ...

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Lupita Nyong’o wins Best Supporting Actress at the London Critics Awards

Staff WriterFebruary 2, 2014

Lupita Nyong’o has just won the award for Best Supporting Actress at the London Critics Awards for her role in the movie “12 Years a Slave”. She cou...

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Amazing video of a one armed man dancing on a footbridge ledge

Staff WriterJanuary 28, 2014

Matembezi Nai - Mutua Matheka While on the #MatembeziNai Instagram meet up that was organized by Kenyan instagrammers Mutua Matheka and Asif Khan and sponso...

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How to NOT arrest an armed suspect

Staff WriterJanuary 28, 2014

An armed suspect was arrested in industrial area recently following a tip off from members of the public.The suspect who has been identified as Abdullahi Ed...

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Awesome parody by comedian Eric Omondi of P-Square’s ‘Personally’

Staff WriterJanuary 28, 2014

Eric Omondi is possibly the best comedian in Kenya right now. Here he is with an excellent parody of P-Square's hit song 'Personally'. ...

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Popular TV show Tujuane has moved to NTV and will air on Mondays

Staff WriterJanuary 28, 2014

Popular dating TV show Tujuane has moved from Standard Media Group's KTN to Nation Media Group's NTV according to full page advert in the Daily Nation today. ...

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Top 12 Healthy Drinking Habits #DrinkIQ

Staff WriterJanuary 27, 2014

Short of not drinking any alcohol (which is the medical recommendation for people who have had liver damage due to alcohol), there are many things you can do to...

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SAB keeps brewing despite war in South Sudan

Staff WriterJanuary 27, 2014

image via From eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo to Sierra Leone, even when war is at its worst, breweries continue to operate. And South Sudan's bigge...

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Artcaffe has taken over Dormans

Staff WriterJanuary 26, 2014

The news on the Kenyan internet streets is that Artcaffe has taken over Dormans. According to Dorman's customer Marvin Tumbo Artcaffe will take over official...

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EVENT: Barbecue Live 4th Edition #‎TeamBbqLive‬

Staff WriterJanuary 24, 2014

The 4th Edition of the barbecue live is set for February 22nd. Barbecue live is an outdoor bimonthly event that brings together young upcoming professionals to ...

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Win a trip to Dublin via Jameson

Staff WriterJanuary 24, 2014

Jameson, the Irish Whiskey brand, is offering a chance for their customers and fans to win a trip to Dublin. All you have to do is upload you Green Selfie to th...

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Revealed: Why beer bottles foam up on impact

Staff WriterJanuary 22, 2014

Ever wondered why foam comes up when you are pouring yourself that drink. Probably not. But if it has crossed your mind then Scientist at Universidad Carlos III...

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Craft Beer: Why you should be interested

Staff WriterJanuary 22, 2014

Kenyans rarely trust any drink not in a bottle and that is especially true with their beer. You might argue against this quoting local brews and the illegal k...

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John Mututho: Saint or Villain

Staff WriterJanuary 17, 2014

image via Hon John Mututho, who was recently appointed the Chairman of the National Authority for the Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada), is a now...

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Lupita Nyong’o wins Best Supporting Actress at Critics Choice Awards 2014

Staff WriterJanuary 17, 2014

Lupita Nyong'o has started the year on a high note. Not only did she get an Oscar nomination yesterday for best Supporting Actress, she also took home a tro...

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Sapeurs- New Guinness Advert 2014

Staff WriterJanuary 17, 2014

GUINNESS' new ad features the 'society of elegant persons of the Congo' otherwise known as the 'Sapeurs', a group of everyday heroes from Brazzaville, Republic ...

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Don’t Drink And Drive – Message By KBL

Staff WriterJanuary 17, 2014

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Uganda tops African drinking contest

Staff WriterJanuary 17, 2014

image via Kenyans love to party and drink and you might think that they have the highest alcohol consumption rate in Africa but despite their prowess in Athlet...

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Lupita Nyong’o bags an Oscar nomination

Staff WriterJanuary 16, 2014

Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o has received a 2014 Academy Award nomination for ‘Best Supporting Actress’ for her role in Steve McQueen’s film ’12 Ye...

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