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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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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