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In a process that could see 85 percent of liquor brands in the market withdrawn, the National Authority for Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) has...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

Staff WriterJanuary 16, 2014

So you wanna go home, you’ve had it up to here!!! Even Africa wasn’t this bad, not another winter!! I remember I said the same thing every year, for 14 ...

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Orange launches the Iphone 5s and 5c in Kenya

Staff WriterJanuary 8, 2014

Orange has officially launched the latest versions of the iPhone i.e. iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c in Kenya. The iPhone 5c comes with a A6 processor, 4" scre...

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How to check your 2013 KCPE results

Staff WriterDecember 31, 2013

The Ministry of education has just released the results for the 2013 KCPE examination. Kimutai Brian (Stewards Light Academy) and Otieno Akoth (Golden Elite...

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Q&A Monday: Abu Sense

Staff WriterDecember 16, 2013

Down the Mountains, into Sin City. My reign began. Hollywood will be conquered. This is what Abu Sense says when asked to introduce himself. We had a few que...

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NationHela card Giveaway winners

Staff WriterDecember 4, 2013

The winners of our NationHela card Giveaway are: 1. Charles Ulocha A screenshot of his winning comment is below and you read it in full here. (mor...

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Win a NationHela Card Loaded with Kshs. 2,000

Staff WriterNovember 28, 2013

Christmas comes early this year with NationHela. NationHela are giving Hapakenya readers a chance to win one of two NationHela cards loaded with Kshs. 2,000...

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Q&A Monday: Sauti Sol

Staff WriterOctober 21, 2013

Sauti Sol is a Kenyan afro pop group comprised of Bien-Aime Baraza, Willis Austin Chimano, Delvin Mudigi and Polycarp Otieno. Sauti Sol have steadily built t...

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Start-up of the week: Ideasafrica

Staff WriterOctober 8, 2013

Founded by Billy Odero, ideasafrica is a pan-african online platform that links start-ups to investors, venture capitalists(VC’s), mentors and coaches. It aim...

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A massacre and a friendship, Kedong massacre (1895)

Staff WriterOctober 8, 2013

It is often said that the real worth of a man is not measured by what he does when he is alive but what he leaves behind when he dies. Historical records are s...

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Q&A Monday: Anita Nderu

Staff WriterSeptember 30, 2013

Anita Nderu is a curious, caring, passionate lady. A thrill seeker who loves to try new things, a dreamer who dreams of travelling all over the world, a foo...

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Samsung launches Jaza Keja promotion

Staff WriterSeptember 30, 2013

Samsung has today launched a three month nationwide consumer promotion dubbed 'Jaza keja'. The promotion will run from September 23rd to December 12th and w...

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Statement by Maina Kiai on the intimidating environment in Kenya

Staff WriterSeptember 20, 2013

We have called this press conference to let the country and the world know of the extremely intimidating environment in Kenya today. Early this morning, direct ...

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