Get 25% bonus when you buy airtime with Orange Money

Lulu AkakiJuly 24, 2014

Orange customers just got one more reason to use Orange money. This comes as the company launched a promotion aimed at growing the usage of Orange Money by ...

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NIC Bank launches premium credit card

Lulu AkakiJuly 24, 2014

NIC Bank Group MD John Gachora, Health CS James Macharia, Visa Inc. Country Manager Salome Makau and NIC Group Chairman James Ndegwa. NIC bank now joins an ...

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Matt Teeman is the new Bloomberg Commercial Director For Media in EMEA

Lulu AkakiJuly 24, 2014

MattnTeeman Bloomberg Media's Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Adam Freeman has announced Matt Teeman will join the firm as commercia...

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How to Barbeque with LG’s New Microwave Ovens

Lulu AkakiJuly 22, 2014

Do you hold home parties and are constantly scouting for succulent “nyama choma” at your nearest restaurant? If you do, then your “nyama choma” plan...

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Keep track of your kids LG KizON wristband

Lulu AkakiJuly 22, 2014

LG has designed a wearable wristband, dubbed KizON, which helps parents keep track of their children whereabouts through GPS and Wi-Fi. The wearable device ...

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Top toys to take on a plane according to British Airways

Lulu AkakiJuly 22, 2014

Gabriella Nnatu, 3, Naomi Nnatu, 8, and Sharon Nnatu (British Airways_-David Dyson) Traveling with children is never an easy task. Having them sit still for...

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Bidco Oil gets Ksh. 3 billion loan from IFC

Lulu AkakiJuly 22, 2014

Vimal Shah CEO – Bidco Oil signing the loan agreement as German Vegarra, IFC’s Regional Head of Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services for Sub-Saharan Af...

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ARM Cement releases favourable half year results

Lulu AkakiJuly 22, 2014

Rick Ashely Chairman ARM Cement Ltd (Right), with CEO Pradeep Paunrana and Deputy CEO Surendra Bhatia address shareholders during their AGM at Last week. AR...

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Samsung enters into distribution deal with Hotpoint Appliances

Lulu AkakiJuly 22, 2014

Samsung has entered into a distribution partnership with Hotpoint Appliances Ltd. The partnership is geared towards increasing the accessibility of Samsungâ...

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Chase Bank makes new executive appointments

Lulu AkakiJuly 22, 2014

Chase Bank has appointed two executives, Chege Thumbi and Ezekiel Owuor as the Group Director of Operations and Technology and Ezekiel Owuor, General Manage...

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Developers to win Ksh. 7 million in Safaricom Appwiz Challenge

Lulu AkakiJuly 22, 2014

Safaricom has launched the 2nd edition of the Appwiz Challenge, a developer competition designed to help identify and develop successful early stage mobile ...

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Orange revenue goes up by 8%

Lulu AkakiJuly 22, 2014

Mickael Ghossein Orange has announced an 8% revenue growth for the overall business for the first half of this year, compared to the same period last year. ...

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OLX to sponsor 2014 Social Media Awards

Lulu AkakiJuly 21, 2014

The second edition of Kenya’s Social Media Awards (SOMA) is here. OLX Kenya, is set to make a comeback as the title sponsors. This year’s Awards themed â€...

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Introducing Smirnoff Guarana

Lulu AkakiJuly 16, 2014

Smirnoff has launched into the market a new premium ready to drink brand, the Smirnoff Ice Double Black with Guarana. It combines Smirnoff Vodka blended wi...

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Ecobank gets approval to open investment bank in Kenya

Lulu AkakiJuly 16, 2014

EBI Investment Corporation Kenya Limited, a subsidiary of Ecobank Capital has been granted an investment bank license by the Capital Markets Authority in Ke...

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Foton East Africa launches the View Cs2 Van into the market

Lulu AkakiJuly 16, 2014

Travelling a group or running a school van business just got easier. This comes as Foton East Africa Ltd unveiled the View CS2 Van, the latest addition to i...

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Ecobank sponsors treatment for cancer patients

Lulu AkakiJuly 16, 2014

Ecobank is bringing positivity and hope into the life of cancer patients. At the just concluded Ecobank Cancer Caravan, more than 3,600 people were screened...

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Forum pushes for punitive sanctions on errant manufacturers

Lulu AkakiJuly 16, 2014

Pradeep Paunrana - Incoming KAM Chairman A multi-sectoral forum has urged the government and consumers to show vocal support for manufacturers that use...

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Revitalize Wellness Center opens in Westlands

Lulu AkakiJuly 16, 2014

Westlands is set to be the place to go for relaxation and fitness. This comes with the opening of a new wellness center dubbed “Revitalize Wellness Center...

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Kenyatta University Digitizes Learning

Lulu AkakiJuly 14, 2014

In a move that is set to address the increased demand for improved higher education e-Learning programs in Kenya, Kenyatta University (KU) has launched its ...

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Second edition of Safaricom 7s Rugby circuit launched

Lulu AkakiJuly 14, 2014

The Safaricom 7s series is back. Launched for the second time running by Safaricom, the series encompasses the Kenya National Sevens circuit and acts as a p...

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IMF is pleased on progress of devolution implementation in Kenya

Lulu AkakiJuly 14, 2014

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has given its stamp of approval on progress made by Kenya in implementing a devolved system of government. This comes ...

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Mentor Management gets Kenya’s first green commercial building ratings

Lulu AkakiJuly 14, 2014

Mentor Management CEO, James Hoddell (left)receiving the certificates during the LEED pre-certification of Nairobi Business Park Phase 2 and Garden City Retail...

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Kenya recognized for exemplary conservation efforts by CITES

Lulu AkakiJuly 14, 2014

The Secretary-General of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), Mr John E. Scanlon, has awarded four C...

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Penya Africa presents ‘The Genesis, A Sauti Academy concert

Lulu AkakiJuly 14, 2014

Music lovers are on for a treat come August 1st and August 2nd, courtesy of Penya Africa at Safaricom’s Michael Joseph Centre. The latest Sauti Academy cl...

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Safaricom and KCB launch financial product for SMEs

Lulu AkakiJuly 13, 2014

KCB Group and Safaricom Business have launched a one-stop-solution platform to meet the needs of Small and Medium Enterprises. The platform dubbed “Biasha...

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How to enter the Sustainable Living Young Entrepreneurs Awards

Lulu AkakiJuly 11, 2014

Unilever has extended its annual competition, Sustainable Living Young Entrepreneurs Awards that seeks to get practical innovative solutions to the world’...

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Fin4ag Agricultural Finance conference to be held in Nairobi

Lulu AkakiJuly 11, 2014

The Fin4ag International Conference, set to be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 14th to 18th July 2014 at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies (KSMS). The confer...

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Caramel Restaurant & Lounge to open at ABC Place

Lulu AkakiJuly 11, 2014

Caramel Restaurant & Lounge, Abu Dhabi Foodies are in for a treat. This comes as Caramel Restaurant & Lounge is all set to open its doors to the pub...

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KBL treat triumphant Tusker Simba Fifteens to homecoming dinner

Lulu AkakiJuly 11, 2014

Tusker Simba XV’s side jetted back into the country from Madagascar to a homecoming dinner at the Ole Sereni hotel hosted by KBL, Managing Director Joe Mu...

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African documentary films to be screened on DSTV & GOtv courtesy of AfriDocs

Lulu AkakiJuly 11, 2014

A world first will be taking place this month when a full week of African documentary films are broadcast across sub-Saharan Africa on DStv channel ED (chan...

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Samsung introduces the Giga Sound System in Kenya

Lulu AkakiJuly 11, 2014

Samsung is redefining home audio entertainment and grow its dominance in the electronics space with the release of its latest sound system in the country; G...

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It is now possible to buy apps with airtime on Windows Phone

Lulu AkakiJuly 11, 2014

Buying applications in Kenya on Windows Phone has been made much easier. This is after Microsoft and Safaricom announced that they have partnered introduce ...

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Adobe Photoshop is now available for Lumia users

Lulu AkakiJuly 11, 2014

Having the Lumia just became much better with Adobe Photoshop now being available on the platform. Adobe Photoshop on the Windows phone now means you don...

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Microsoft launches intellectual property portal

Lulu AkakiJuly 11, 2014

Louis Otieno, Corporate Affairs Director, Afrika Initiative; Microsoft Corporation (Centre) taking Juliana Rotich, Executive Director of Ushahidi (Left) and Ga...

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Ms. Kibati, the new Fashion Blogger in town

Lulu AkakiJuly 10, 2014

Fashion bloggers in Kenya have changed how people discover what's hot and what outfits can go with what. These bloggers showcase their personal style, with th...

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Why you can’t sell some things on OLX

Lulu AkakiJuly 10, 2014

I’ve always believed everything sells on OLX. After all, that is their slogan and selling point. Turns out not everything sells on the site. I discovered th...

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OneDrive users now have more storage space

Lulu AkakiJuly 8, 2014

OneDrive just gave existing users a reason to stay on and new people to sign up to the service. This comes with the announcement of increased storage space....

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UNDP and Kenyan First Lady join forces against poaching

Lulu AkakiJuly 8, 2014

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta present a "Hands off our Elephants" plaque to Helen Clark Over 20,000 African elephants were poached across Africa in 2013...

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GSMA Announces mHealth Partnership across Sub-Saharan Africa

Lulu AkakiJuly 8, 2014

GSMA’s Mobile for Development mHealth programme has launched a new cross-ecosystem partnership designed to provide a range of mHealth services to women an...

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ARM Cement takes full control of Rwanda’s Kigali Cement

Lulu AkakiJuly 8, 2014

Kenya's ARM Cement has continued its expansion in to the East African market by completing the acquisition of Rwanda's Kigali Cement.The acquisition gives the...

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Digital agency Qube turns two

Lulu AkakiJuly 7, 2014

Ahmed Salim, CEO of Qube Digital agency Qube is marking 2 years of existence in the advertising world. When it comes to digital agencies in Kenya, Qube is t...

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