How to follow the Kenyan elections online [Updated]

Staff WriterMarch 4, 2013

For those that want to follow the Kenyan elections online, below are links to platforms that can help you do so. 1. IEBC real time results gadget 2. Opinion...

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Huge voter turnout in Kenyan election

Staff WriterMarch 4, 2013

Kenya is holding its first election under the new constitution today. Kenyans are choosing a president, members of parliament and senators, county governors and...

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Advice for those going out to vote #KenyaDecides

Staff WriterMarch 4, 2013

1. Wear comfortable shoes. 2. Carry a book or an ipod to keep you busy. 3. Carry water, snacks, sunglasses and sunblock if you can. 4. At the polling station...

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“We will open a Sales Office in Nairobi” – Q&A with Epson’s Mukesh Bector

Staff WriterFebruary 27, 2013

Electronics giant Epson has in recent months stepped up their operational presence in Kenya with the launch of new products and an offer of support services...

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Watch Mumbi’s Cover of Just A Band’s “Probably For Lovers”

Staff WriterFebruary 18, 2013

Kenyan musician, Mumbi, recently did a cover of Just A Band's "Probably For Lovers" off their latest album "Sorry for the delay". We think she did a fantasti...

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Politics 2013

Staff WriterFebruary 15, 2013

Kenyans love politics, and here’s a little math to prove it; the size of the crowds outside the Kenya National Archives and Nakumatt City hall is directly pro...

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The Best Smartphones In Kenya under Kshs. 15,000

Staff WriterFebruary 13, 2013

1. Samsung Galaxy Pocket - Kshs. 9,999 Samsung Galaxy Pocket is an android smartphone which runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread. It has a 832MHz single-core ...

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Watch Pegasus Warning’s New Video “Try So Hard” Directed By Wangechi Mutu

Staff WriterFebruary 11, 2013

Acclaimed Kenyan visual artist Wangechi Mutu has directed Pegasus Warning's new video for the song "Try so hard. The video is eye-catching and features nake...

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Where to watch Kenya’s Presidential Debate

Staff WriterFebruary 10, 2013

The first ever presidential election debate in Kenya is set for tomorrow from 7.30pm. The debate will be hosted by Linus Kaikai and Julie Gichuru. Six pr...

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Issue based politics: Is Kenya ready for it?

Staff WriterFebruary 7, 2013

I was sitting at home bored then I heard this loud campaign convoy pass by. Curiosity got the better of me and I dragged myself to the window and peeked. Th...

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A peace message from 9 year old Charlene Mugo

Staff WriterFebruary 6, 2013

Charlene was only 4 years old in 2007 when the post-election violence broke out but she remembers it vividly. Drawing from that experience she recorded the peac...

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The Top Mobile Operating Systems in Kenya

Staff WriterFebruary 6, 2013

Image via 1. Series 40 - 39.33% 2. Android - 28.06% 3. Symbian - 12.99% 4. Unknown - 11.15% 5. Samsung - 4.41% 6. iOS - 2.09% Source: StatCounter Gl...

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Microsoft and Huawei Partner To Launch Low Cost Windows Smartphone

Staff WriterFebruary 5, 2013

Via techweez Microsoft has today announced a low cost Windows phone 8 device in partnership with Huawei, the Huawei Ascend W1. The Ascend W1 is a 4 inch ...

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M-Pesa tariffs set to rise

Staff WriterFebruary 1, 2013

Via Mulika Mwizi Following amendments to the Customs & Excise Duty Act gazetted on 1st February 2012, Safaricom will raise tariffs for M-Pesa transa...

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Mobile conference returns to Nairobi

Staff WriterJanuary 31, 2013

Judith Owigar addressing participants at Mobile Web East Africa 2012 The third edition of Mobile Web East Africa, a mobile conference, will be on February 1...

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Youtube channel for Kenyan elections launched

Staff WriterJanuary 31, 2013

Google has today launched a Youtube channel for the upcoming Kenyan elections. The channel will be run in collaboration with social news gathering website s...

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Kenyan Government and Nailab Launches $1.6 Million Business Incubation Program

Staff WriterJanuary 24, 2013

The Kenyan government has today launched a $1.6 million public-private sector partnership with Nailab to create a Tech Business Incubation program that supports...

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Q&A Monday: Judith Owigar (@Owigarj)

Staff WriterJanuary 7, 2013

Judith Owigar is the owner of a tech startup JuaKali which is a directory for skilled blue collar workers. She is also the President of Akirachix, an organisat...

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Q&A Monday: Sam Gichuru (@SamGichuru)

Staff WriterDecember 10, 2012

Sam Gichuru is the CEO and director of the Nailab, one of the first and top incubators in Nairobi. In the past, Sam worked in the IT & Telco industry for ...

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Q&A Monday: G Money (@Gmoneyizme)

Staff WriterDecember 3, 2012

G Money is a radio presenter and DJ with almost 20 years broadcasting experience. He began by running a pirate radio station in London in the early 90s. In 2002...

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The Samsung S Duos Dual Sim Phone is now available in Kenya

Staff WriterNovember 23, 2012

Samsung has brought the Dual SIM, the Samsung SIII lookalike, Samsung S Duos into the Kenyan market. The key device features include: 4-inch WVGA 480 x 8...

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Organization puts voting registration centres data in easily searchable format

Staff WriterNovember 21, 2012

I was happy to find out that the IEBC had released a list of the available voting registration centres in Kenya online. This had never happened before. When I f...

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Students in Kenya can now learn through a mobile phone

Staff WriterNovember 1, 2012

Mobile phones have transformed our lives by becoming a central means of communication and even a bank, via mobile money, for some. The number of things we can d...

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Heineken Launches James Bond Inspired Ad Campaign

Staff WriterSeptember 23, 2012

Heineken has launched a new TV and digital campaign, in anticipation of the release of the 23rdJames Bond adventure, SKYFALL, which sees Daniel Craig bring...

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BAKE Experience With Microsoft Office 365

Staff WriterSeptember 11, 2012

Ever heard about the Microsoft flagship cloud platform Office 365? Want to learn about it and how to effectively use it from Microsoft Experts? If yes, then...

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Q&A Monday Aaron Rimbui (@AaronRimbui)

Staff WriterSeptember 3, 2012

Aaron Rimbui is a jazz keyboardist, composer and performing artiste. His music is best described as colourful rhythmic melodies with African infusions served o...

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An open letter goes viral and causes DSTV Kenya to come under fire online

Staff WriterAugust 28, 2012

An open letter by Ngash Mtrue expressing discontent over DSTV Kenya's product offering has been doing the rounds in the Kenyan online space. What started out as...

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The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

Staff WriterAugust 17, 2012

Something very interesting happened this week, the Nation Media Group invited bloggers to the launch of their new Hela Card. Nation.co.ke is currently the 10...

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Q&A Monday: James Muendo (@Mmuendo)

Staff WriterAugust 13, 2012

James is Currently a Freelance Project Manager, who spends time providing IT solutions to start-ups, SMEs, NGOs and Blue Chip companies. He is passionate about...

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Q&A Monday: Jemedari (@JemedariFlows)

Staff WriterAugust 6, 2012

Jemedari is a live hiphop artist, poet, 56Authentique Brand Ambassador and renaissance man. He also loves basketball and movies. Youtube | KenyaBeats Profile |...

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Flash Mob In Support of The Kenyan Olympic Team, Nameless, Alex & Malonza Interview

Staff WriterAugust 2, 2012

By Bridget Mutua On Friday July 23rd , DStv Kenya launched a great initiative to support our very own Kenyan athletes at the London 2012 Olympics and our l...

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Q&A Monday: Jonathan Kalan (@KalanThinks)

Staff WriterJuly 23, 2012

Jonathan Kalan is an internationally published journalist, photojournalist and blogger specializing in social innovations in emerging markets. A graduate of the...

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Q&A Monday: Mwende Ngao (@MwendeSusu)

Staff WriterJuly 16, 2012

Mwende Ngao is a filmmaker, actress, writer and poet. She enjoys art in all its forms especially film and music. She's a bookaholic, spending more on books than...

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Outsiders Can Now Take Part In Safaricom Foundation’s Volunteer Program ‘World of Difference’

Staff WriterJuly 12, 2012

Launched in 2009, the Safaricom Foundation World of Difference programme provides a unique opportunity for selected participants to volunteer their time, tech...

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Q&A Monday: Bill Sellanga (@247Blink)

Staff WriterJuly 9, 2012

Bill Bill, otherwise known as 'Blinky Bill' or 'Doctor Boom' is a part of the group Just A Band as a producer and songwriter. He has also just started scoring...

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Q&A Monday: Kahenya

Staff WriterJune 18, 2012

Kahenya Kamunyu is a hustler. He hustles 24/7, then goes home and feeds his gecko. He believes in God, not religion and has spent a lot of time with Buddhist mo...

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Q&A Monday: Idd Salim (@IddSalim)

Staff WriterJune 11, 2012

Idd Salim is a computer engineer biased to developing Mobile Apps, Mobile Games and Web-based systems. He is a freelance software developer and works for his...

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Q&A Monday: Bob Collymore (@BobCollymore)

Staff WriterJune 4, 2012

Bob Collymore is the CEO of Safaricom. He is passionate about the company he runs, his friends, flying, music and the arts. He was born in South America...

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Q&A Monday: Marcus Olang’ (@MarcusOlang)

Staff WriterMay 28, 2012

Marcus Olang' is one introvert's cover identity , best known for people-watching, subtle sarcasm and hosting the Breakfast Show on 1 FM 97.1. In his spare time...

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Q&A Monday: Adelle Onyango

Staff WriterMay 21, 2012

Adelle Onyango is a writer, poet and radio host (1 Drive show) at 1 FM. We had a few questions for her and this is what she had to say : (more…)...

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Q&A Monday: Benard Ng’ang’a Maranda (Ng’ang’alito)

Staff WriterMay 14, 2012

Benard Ng'ang'a Maranda, more popularly known as Ng'ang'alito is a production assistant for Citizen TVs Power Breakfast Show. He was the 1st runners up in t...

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The Winners of the Google Zeitgeist Young Minds Announced

Staff WriterMay 8, 2012

The winners of the Zeitgeist Young Minds Competition have been announced and they are: Ada Umeofia, 19 from Nigeria: WeBuilt: Africa is a design-centered so...

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