The Coca-Cola Company, Sabmiller and Coca-Cola Sabco to form Coca-Cola Beverages Africa

Lulu AkakiDecember 5, 2014

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO), SABMiller plc (LSE:SAB, JSE:SABJ) and Gutsche Family Investments (GFI, majority shareholders in Coca-Cola Sabco) have agree...

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Intel unveils the Intel Core M Processor at the Intel Tech Bonanza

Lulu AkakiDecember 5, 2014

Invited guests at the launch of the Intel Tech Bonanza The Intel Tech Bonanaza has kicked off and Intel has taken the opportunity to launch the new Intel Co...

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Safaricom Jazz Concert with Jimmy Dludlu ticket winners

Lulu AkakiDecember 5, 2014

Earlier in the week we had announced that we would be giving away tickets to the Safaricom Jazz Concert with Jimmy Dludlu. All you neede to do was leave a c...

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Digital switchover signals growth for Kenya

Lulu AkakiDecember 3, 2014

GSMA through the Chief Regulatory Officer, Tom Phillips has released a statement regarding confirmation of the schedule for migrating from analogue to digital t...

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P&G set to provide 2 billion litres of water annually

Lulu AkakiDecember 3, 2014

Water is life. Procter and Gamble (P&G) has recognized this and is on a mission to save one life every hour in the developing world by delivering more t...

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Intel set to hold 3 day massive sales event this weekend

Lulu AkakiDecember 3, 2014

Intel Corporation in collaboration with Dell, HP, Lenovo, Toshiba, Acer, Asus, and Isurf have launched the first sales event; TechBonanze, for personal comp...

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Airtel and Ministry of Health kick-start Ebola awareness in Kenya

Lulu AkakiDecember 2, 2014

Airtel has partnered with the Ministry of Health to support government’s efforts to sensitize the public on Ebola preparedness, prevention and response plan...

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People’s Shujaaz Awards launched to recognize hard working Members of Parliament

Lulu AkakiDecember 2, 2014

Hon Johnson Sakaja who has been nominated in the Oversight (Progressive Legislation) category The People’s Shujaaz Awards- an initiative to celebrate Parl...

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UBA and Airtel launch mobile financial services across Africa

Lulu AkakiNovember 28, 2014

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has partnered with Airtel to provide mobile-based financial services across Africa through Airtel Money. Under the Memorandum ...

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Airtel starts rolling out 4G services in Africa

Lulu AkakiNovember 28, 2014

Airtel has launched its 4G services in Africa with Seychelles being the first recipient. Airtel has launched the service on a state-of-the-art network based o...

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Safaricom once again comes on board as sponsor for SOYA awards

Lulu AkakiNovember 28, 2014

Safaricom Director Marketing Rita Okuthe Hands Over Cheque to SOYA Founder Paul Tergat and SOYA Chairperson Evelyne Watta The Sports Personality of the Year...

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Multichoice unveils new single view DSTV HD decoder

Lulu AkakiNovember 28, 2014

Multichoiceis looking to make it more fun and relaxing to watch your favorite shows. The company has unveiled its first HD single view decoder; DStv HD Deco...

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Visa launches Africa Integration Index in Kenya

Lulu AkakiNovember 25, 2014

Visa in Kenya has launched the Visa Africa Integration Index that measures the degree of economic integration within key trade corridors of sub-Saharan Afri...

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Submit your startup for the Challenge Cup

Lulu AkakiNovember 25, 2014

Are you a startup in education, environment, health or mobility & cities? If you are you should consider applying for the Challenge Cup. Produced by ...

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Maisha Magic set to air a family reality TV game show

Lulu AkakiNovember 25, 2014

M-Net East Africa has a treat for its subscribers this December. They have disclosed plans to roll out its first family focused reality TV game show dubbed ...

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MTN ranked as most admired, valuable African brand

Lulu AkakiNovember 25, 2014

MTN has topped the Brand Africa 100 list as the most admired and most valuable African brand. Valued at over $5.4b, MTN is the only African brand valued ove...

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Submit your transport innovation and win USD 750,000

Lulu AkakiNovember 25, 2014

A US$16 million challenge fund has been opened for innovators who can devise a strategy to crack the code into reducing the cost of transport and logistics ...

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Effective financial reporting is the key to attracting billions in foreign investments

Lulu AkakiNovember 25, 2014

Anthony Harbinson, President of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) According , Anthony Harbinson, President of the Association of Cha...

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LeapFrog buys majority stake in Kenya’s Resolution Insurance

Lulu AkakiNovember 25, 2014

Peter Nduati, CEO and Founder of Resolution Insurance Businessman Peter Nduati, CEO and Founder of Resolution Insurance, is set to earn millions of shilling...

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EABL introduces Talisker Storm whisky to Kenyan market

Lulu AkakiNovember 25, 2014

Brand Ambassador Ryan Majiwa, Sapna Chandaria and Rand Pearson Whisky lovers on Kenya are on for a treat as East African Breweries Limited has introduced a ...

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Kenya’s growing consumer market is key to getting investors

Lulu AkakiNovember 25, 2014

President Uhuru Kenyatta and Phyllis Kandie ,Cabinet Secretary for East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism at the Kenya International Investment Conference ...

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Business reforms put in place to woo investors

Lulu AkakiNovember 25, 2014

  President Kenyatta with KenInvest chairperson Anne Kirima-Muchoki during the launch of the Kenya International Investment Conference 2014 at KICC in ...

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Tabitha Karanja wins CNBC Africa Business Woman of the Year award

Lulu AkakiNovember 25, 2014

Tabitha Karanja, founder and CEO of Keroche Breweries was crowned as the Business Woman of the Year at the CNBC Africa All Africa Business Leaders Awards (A...

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StarTimes is now offering free to view satellite television service

Lulu AkakiNovember 21, 2014

Startimes has made it possible to get access to major local channels for free even after your monthly subscription has expired. This move will see their cus...

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Airtel and Facebook partner to make it easier to access internet in Kenya

Lulu AkakiNovember 21, 2014

Airtel and Facebook have partnered to make it easier for people in Kenya to access the internet. The partnership will offer the Internet.org app to Airtel’s...

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Lumia 530 giveaway winner

Lulu AkakiNovember 21, 2014

Last week, we announced the Lumia 530 giveaway. The Lumia 530 is one great phone that comes at an affordable cost of Kshs. 9,999 from Orange shops and we we...

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Why farmers need to use ARM Mavuno fertilizer

Lulu AkakiNovember 17, 2014

In 1974, Athi River Mining(ARM) was founded and started producing agricultural lime. In the years since its existence, the company has grown in leaps and n...

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ARM Cement opens it’s newest factory in Tanga

Lulu AkakiNovember 17, 2014

ARM Cement CEO Pradeep Paunrana In the last 40 years, one company; ARM Cement has been making headway in the cement industry. The company has investments th...

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Coloud Bang Speaker giveaway winner

Lulu AkakiNovember 13, 2014

Last week we announced the Coloud Bang speaker giveaway. The Coloud is a great accessory to have especially if you happen to be on Team Lumia. It comes toge...

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8 new Kenyan apps unveiled by Samsung

Lulu AkakiNovember 13, 2014

Samsung's Director, Mobile & IT, Samsung Electronics East Africa,Manoj Changarampatt listens to app developers Mercy Orangi & Sammy Karumba as they exp...

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Ecobank kicks off anti-malaria campaign in Kisumu

Lulu AkakiNovember 13, 2014

Ecobank Kenya has unveiled an anti-malaria drive to lower mortality from the disease in Kisumu County. The drive dubbed “Stop Malaria Now” will see over...

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Tujuane Plus is coming to Maisha Magic in December

Lulu AkakiNovember 13, 2014

The hosts of Tujuane Plus, Chege Malonza and Salama Jabir Tujuane, which has been causing quite a stir on social media, is set to bring Tujuane Plus to scre...

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Kilimani Mums to protest in solidarity with woman who was stripped by touts

Lulu AkakiNovember 13, 2014

Miniskirt protest held in Zimbabwe On November 7, 2014 a woman was stripped by touts at the Embassava Bus Terminal. The event which was filmed by a bystande...

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Domino’s Pizza opens in Kenya

Lulu AkakiNovember 10, 2014

Domino’s Pizza along with its sister ice-cream parlour chain, Cold Stone Creamery have entered the Kenya market. This makes them the second U.S chain to h...

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Report reveals economic growth in Africa still not translating to shared prosperity

Lulu AkakiNovember 8, 2014

The Africa Prosperity Report launched in Kigali confirms great successes across the continent in terms of economy and entrepreneurship & opportunity. Ho...

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Royal Orchids opens its first hotel in Kenya

Lulu AkakiNovember 8, 2014

Royal Orchid Hotels Limited has unveiled its first hotel in Kenya – Hotel Royal Orchid Azure, Nairobi. The group’s entry into the Kenyan market follows ...

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Affordable air travel costs is the key to promoting domestic tourism

Lulu AkakiNovember 8, 2014

According to a new report launched by Travelstart, Kenyans are charged more than double than they need to for air travel within and outside the country. Tit...

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My 1963 Card launched for easy payments in PSVs

Lulu AkakiNovember 8, 2014

President Uhuru Kenyatta tops up his My 1963 card Earlier in the year, the Kenyan government through the Ministry of Transport gave a directive to the publi...

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Vote for your favorite nominees in the 2014 East Africa Property Awards

Lulu AkakiNovember 8, 2014

Architect Musau Kimeu Chairman of the East African Property Awards Adjudication Jury Nominees for the East Africa Property Awards have been announced. 98 su...

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Sayari Live presents year ender featuring Eric Wainaina & Dan Aceda this evening

Lulu AkakiNovember 8, 2014

Sayari live brings you the 2014 Year ender edition featuring two of the best Eric Wainaina and Dan Aceda. The show starts at 8pm at the Carnivore Simba Saloon...

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Share your Lumia story and win a Coloud Bang speaker

Lulu AkakiNovember 7, 2014

Microsoft recently launched the Lumia 530 in the Kenyan market. The phone gives you the perfect blend of affordability and smartphone user experience. The p...

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Safaricom gets go ahead to complete yuMobile purchase

Lulu AkakiNovember 5, 2014

Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore The deal for Safaricom to acquire Essar Communications Limited(Yu mobile) assets seems to be going off without any hitches. This...

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