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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LG launches the LG G2 in Kenya

Staff WriterSeptember 18, 2013

LG today launched their flagship device the LG G2 in the Kenyan market. The G2 comes with a 5.2 inch screen, a 13 Megapixel camera and Android Jelly Bean 4....

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The 2013 Social Good Summit – The BAKE Digital Lounge

Staff WriterSeptember 18, 2013

Innovative technologists, influential minds and passionate activists will gather at the renowned Strathmore Business School (SBS) on September 24, 2013 to add...

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Sony Photography awards to recognize Kenya’s best photographer

Staff WriterSeptember 17, 2013

© Pascal Mannaerts, Travel, Shortlist, 2013 Sony World Photography Awards The Sony World Photography Awards, a photography competition, together with Sony ...

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Kenya Orient launches an insurance cover for mobile phones

Staff WriterSeptember 16, 2013

Kenya Orient Insurance has today launched an insurance cover for mobile phones. Previously, you could only insure your mobile phone as part of your househol...

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Nailab to organize first hackathon in Mombasa

Staff WriterSeptember 16, 2013

Tech incubator Nailab, in conjunction with JKUAT and the ICT Authority, will on September 20th and 21st organize the first Hackathon in Mombasa. This is aft...

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Panasonic showcases its range of solutions for African businesses & governments

Staff WriterSeptember 13, 2013

Panasonic today, at its first ever Systems Solutions Exhibition in Africa, revealed a line of business solutions for regional businesses and Governments. At the...

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Safaricom Sevens 2013

Staff WriterSeptember 13, 2013

The 18th edition of biggest sevens rugby tournament on this side of the Sahara, the Safaricom Sevens 2013 (formerly Safari Sevens), will be on the 20th to 2...

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Safaricom launches cloud software services for SMEs

Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2013

Safaricom has today has today launched online business solutions that will enable SMEs to access software they need to run their businesses at an affordable cos...

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All you need to know about the Uwezo Fund

Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2013

President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto yesterday launched a Kshs. 6 billion fund for both the youth and women, dubbed the Uwezo Fund. Th...

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40 startups selected for DEMO Africa 2013

Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2013

Mbugua Njihia, Producer - DEMO Africa 2013 Demo Africa, the launch pad for emerging technologies and trends, has announced the top 40 startups that will get...

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Help Save Eric Njuguna

Staff WriterAugust 30, 2013

Eric Njuguna, a 15 year old student of Aga-Khan Acdemy, was recently diagnosed with Burkitt's Lymphoma, an aggresive but curable form of cancer. He travelled to...

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College student launches online lifestyle magazine; myheraldmagazine.com

Staff WriterAugust 29, 2013

Kenyan entrepreneur and Cambridge University student, Evelyne Oloo started MyHerald Magazine in University in the UK. She has since come back to Kenya where...

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Samsung Galaxy Trend is now available in Kenya

Staff WriterAugust 29, 2013

Samsung last week introduced a new mid level smartphone into the market, the Samsung Galaxy Trend. The Galaxy Trend runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It...

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Introducing the Nokia 515

Staff WriterAugust 29, 2013

Nokia has today launched the Nokia 515, a premium feature phone. The Nokia 515 will have an aluminum body unlike in the past when feature phones were wrappe...

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You can now pay rent via Lipa Kodi na MPESA

Staff WriterAugust 21, 2013

Safaricom has launched a new payment service targeted at the rental market in Kenya. The service, dubbed Lipa Kodi na MPESA (which means 'pay rent with MPESA'...

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Joint statement by mobile phone manufacturers on the proposed VAT bill

Staff WriterAugust 18, 2013

If the proposed VAT bill stay as it is, mobile phones will start attracting 16% VAT very soon. It is because of this that phone manufacturers and other stakehol...

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Want to raise funds urgently? Use a Short Term MPESA Paybill Account

Staff WriterAugust 13, 2013

When you have a pressing need that you want to urgently raise money for, having as many channels for people to donate to is very paramount. In Kenya especia...

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Weekend music mix [18]

Staff WriterAugust 10, 2013

This weekend's playlist features hiphop music of the 21st Century. It's primarily music I like. Enjoy and have a lovely weekend. Jay-Z ft. Eminem - Reneg...

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Bonyeza Ushinde na Safaricom is back

Staff WriterAugust 7, 2013

Safaricom's popular marketing promotion Bonyeza Ushinde na Safaricom is back. It will last for a period of 60 days starting August 7th to October 5th. As in...

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Weekend music mix [17]

Staff WriterAugust 2, 2013

Juma Nature I love Tanzanian music. My first interaction with it was in the 90's when Bongo Flava was starting to take root. This week I've decided to make ...

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Nokia Asha 205 Giveaway Winner – Week 4

Staff WriterJuly 15, 2013

The winner of our Nokia Asha 205 Giveaway this week is Lilian Monyenye. A screenshot of her winning comment is below and you read it in full here. This m...

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How Equity Bank could have handled the ATM crisis

Staff WriterJuly 10, 2013

Equity Bank has had issues with their ATM system since last week. Apparently this was caused by an upgrade of the ATM system. It was a big problem last week...

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Nokia Asha 205 features and giveaway

Staff WriterJuly 8, 2013

For a chance to win the last Nokia Asha 205 Dual SIM phone, tell us the features of the Nokia Asha 205 that you like most. This review can assist you. Th...

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Nokia Asha 205 Giveaway Winner – Week 3

Staff WriterJuly 6, 2013

The winner of our Nokia Asha 205 Giveaway this week is Catherine Wanjiru. A screenshot of her winning comment is below and you read it in full here. We a...

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Share your Nokia story and win a Nokia Asha 205

Staff WriterJuly 1, 2013

To win the Nokia Asha 205 this week, tell your Nokia best related story. It could be the time your battery lasted two weeks on holiday after you forgot your...

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Nokia Asha 205 Giveaway Winner – Week 2

Staff WriterJune 29, 2013

The winner of our Nokia Asha 205 Giveaway this week is Eric Otieno. A screenshot of his winning comment is below and you read it in full here. We are giv...

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Why the Nokia Asha 205 stands out

Staff WriterJune 24, 2013

Dual SIM phones are necessary in today's world. One might want to enjoy certain services of Telco A as well as certain services of Telco B. In a way, have t...

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Q&A Monday: Laura Walubengo

Staff WriterJune 24, 2013

Laura Walubengo Laura Walubengo was born almost 33 years ago and she works as the Web editor (Kenya) for DStv.com. Prior to that, she was an editor and news r...

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Nokia Asha 205 Giveaway Winner – Week 1

Staff WriterJune 22, 2013

The winner of our Nokia Asha 205 Giveaway this week is P-Tah Teenie (Real name: Peter Chege). A screenshot of his winning comment is below and you read it in fu...

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Recapturing WRC’s lost magic

Staff WriterJune 20, 2013

Sebastien Loeb - WRC Legend The last time someone other than Sebastian Loeb won the WRC driver’s title, 50 Cent was on top of the billboard charts with â€...

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Nokia Asha 205 Review

Staff WriterJune 18, 2013

The Nokia Asha 205 is a Dual Sim feature phone that runs on Series 40. At Kshs. 5,400, it is the most affordable Nokia Dual Sim phone with a QWERTY keyboard...

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Samsung owners to get Jay Z’s new album for free

Staff WriterJune 17, 2013

Samsung has entered into partnership with Jay Z which will see his new album, "Magna Carta Holy Grail", being made available first and for free to one milli...

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Q&A Monday: Sara Karay

Staff WriterJune 17, 2013

Sara Karay is a 21 year old designer currently in 3rd year pursuing a degree in International Business Administration and marketing at USIU. She officially lau...

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Matatus to offer free WiFi in partnership with Safaricom

Staff WriterJune 14, 2013

Safaricom has partnered with Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) to provide free WiFi to commuters through Safaricom WiFi routers installed in their vehicles. Th...

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2013/2014 Kenyan Budget Speech

Staff WriterJune 13, 2013

Below is the 2013/2014 Kenyan Budget Speech that was read earlier today by Henry K. Rotich, Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury. https://www.hapakeny...

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