Introducing Biashara Talk, a new wireless post-paid service by Orange

Lulu AkakiMay 21, 2014

Mickael Ghossein Orange has launched Biashara Talk, a wireless fixed voice post-paid service targeted at Small office Home office customers and small b...

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First Solar Powered Internet School launched in Kenya

Lulu AkakiMay 21, 2014

In a move set to improve the quality of education provision, has launched the first Solar Powered Internet School (SPIS) in Kenya. The school will help solv...

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Your home is a gold mine waiting to be explored

Lulu AkakiMay 16, 2014

OLX has released a survey announcing the value of unused goods in Kenyan homes. The value currently stands at 4.94% of the country's GDP...

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LG enter wearable devices market with Lifeband Touch & Heart Rate Earphones

Lulu AkakiMay 15, 2014

LG has made its first foray into the fitness technology market with an activity tracker and earphones that measure your heart rate. The two devices i.e. ...

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Weave news reader is now available for Asha phones

Lulu AkakiMay 15, 2014

Getting news directly to your phone just became easier if you happen to own an Asha device. This is due to the introduction of the Weave News Reader applica...

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How Rhino Cement Foundation uses mentorship to enhance its scholarship program

Lulu AkakiMay 14, 2014

Mentors are one thing we need in today’s society. Day in day out we see the youth going down the wrong path with no one to guide them. They need someone w...

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Safaricom to pay largest dividends in Kenyan history after posting favourable results

Lulu AkakiMay 13, 2014

Bob Collymore Safaricom, has announced a 38.9 per cent increase in profits buoyed by M-Pesa, SMS and data revenues. The company revealed that there was an i...

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Posta to install new ERP System in order to improve efficiency

Lulu AkakiMay 13, 2014

Posta has engaged TechnoBrain and Reason Solution Consortium to implement an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System at a cost of US$3 million (Ksh260 mil...

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PIVOT East 2014 Semi-finalists

Lulu AkakiMay 13, 2014

PIVOT East has unveiled semifinalist for this year’s competition. The competition opened a call for applications in February 2014 with startups from Kenya...

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Mombasa gets an IBM Smarter Cities Challenge grant

Lulu AkakiMay 13, 2014

IBM has named Mombasa in Kenya, Durban in South Africa and Abuja in Nigeria among its IBM Smarter Cities Challenge grant recipients for 2014. Smarter Cit...

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Nailab to host a Hackathon in Kisumu

Lulu AkakiMay 13, 2014

The 1st hackathon for 2014 is finally here and it’s all thanks to Nailab. The incubation centre alongside Lakehub and in partnership with the ICT Authorit...

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JamboJet & Intercontinental Hotel are giving you a chance to appreciate you mother this weekend

Lulu AkakiMay 9, 2014

This weekend is all about appreciating the person who gave you life; your mother. What better way to do it than take her out for a great day of pampering at...

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Online classifieds are the future of shopping in Kenya

Lulu AkakiMay 9, 2014

In the developed world, classifieds are very popular. You will find many opting to sit on their computers and search different sites to get what they need. ...

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How PRC can help you buy land in Naivasha

Lulu AkakiMay 8, 2014

Owning your own piece of land is a dream come true for most Kenyans. The chance to have your own space where you don’t have to worry about rent or getting...

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Ecobank records fantastic profit growth

Lulu AkakiMay 7, 2014

The first quarter of 2014 has been great for Ecobank. This is due to the bank recording a growth in profits-after-tax of more than 200 percent. The banks po...

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Safaricom launches youth orchestra

Lulu AkakiMay 7, 2014

Bob Collymore at the launch Safaricom once again dipped its toes in the entertainment sector by launching a youth Orchestra dubbed the Safaricom Youth ...

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StarTimes expands coverage with expansion to 5 major Counties

Lulu AkakiMay 7, 2014

Kenyans in rural areas are set to have an easy time accessing Digital TV thanks to StarTimes. The company has announced major expansion plans that will see ...

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Intel sponsors “Best Technology Blog” at the Kenya Blog Awards 2014

Lulu AkakiMay 2, 2014

Intel is set to sponsor the “Best Technology” category in the BAKE Kenyan Blog Awards 2014. The awards winners gala event is scheduled for tomorrow May ...

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Groove Awards 2014 full nominees list

Lulu AkakiMay 1, 2014

The 9th annual Groove Awards nomination night was held at a star-studded red carpet event at the Arboretum on Tuesday 29 March. This year’s theme is: Let ...

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Nailab extends application deadline for new incubates

Lulu AkakiApril 29, 2014

There’s good news for upcoming start-ups as Nailab has extended the application process for the 4th group of incubates. The deadline was 25 April but has...

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Voting in the Kenyan Blog Awards 2014 draws to an end tomorrow

Lulu AkakiApril 29, 2014

Past winners of the Kenyan Blog Awards The Kenyan Blog Awards 2014 winner’s gala is set to be held this Saturday, May 3 at the Intercontinental Hotel. The...

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The Asus Nexus 7 2 review

Lulu AkakiApril 25, 2014

Last year, Asus launched the second Nexus 7 tablet. This is an all black device that catches your attention from the get-go. I got a chance to experience th...

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Rhino Cement Foundation offers scholarships to needy students

Lulu AkakiApril 24, 2014

The Rhino Cement Foundation is all about changing lives for the better. The foundation is involved in several activities that improve living standards of Ke...

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Introducing TuAsk, a mobile directory service by Rapid Communications

Lulu AkakiApril 24, 2014

Rapid Communications has launched a service that will save the public time and traffic by providing them with information they need. Dubbed TuAsk, the produ...

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46 Kenyans Selected for Young African Leadership Initiative Washington Fellowship

Lulu AkakiApril 24, 2014

The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has announced that 46 Kenyans have been invited to participate in the first ever Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) Wash...

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KQ’s Irene Koki Mutungi is the first African female Dreamliner Captain

Lulu AkakiApril 22, 2014

Captain Irene Koki Mutungi Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced a first in the airline industry - that Captain Irene Koki Mutungi was promoted to be the first A...

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KenGen unveils initiative to conserve nature

Lulu AkakiApril 22, 2014

Masinga Dam The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), has officially unveiled the Great Dams Race, an annual event seeking to create environmental ...

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MasterCard launches initiative to create banking products for the unbanked

Lulu AkakiApril 22, 2014

MasterCard has announced a collaboration with Grameen Foundation on AppLab Money. This is an initiative designed to create mobile financial services product...

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Airtel Kenya to host three MVNOs on its network

Lulu AkakiApril 22, 2014

Airtel Kenya has opened a new chapter in the telecoms industry in Kenya with the announcement that it will host three Mobile Virtual Network Operators, (MVN...

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Mandela’s film to headline ZIFF 2014

Lulu AkakiApril 22, 2014

The 17th edition of the Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) popularly known as the Tamasah is set for 14-24 June 2014. The theme for this year will ...

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How to shop and transact safely on OLX

Lulu AkakiApril 17, 2014

OLX, an on-line classifieds site has grown to great heights in a short span of time. It’s one of the easiest ways to sell and buy goods. Having a mobile app...

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GOtv launches GOcards as alternatives to set top boxes for digital televisions

Lulu AkakiApril 17, 2014

Mr. Felix Kyengo, General Manager GOtv Kenya explains how to slot the newly unveiled GOcard on a television GOtv in partnership with Neotion has announced t...

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South African Company Buy 49% Stake In Radio Africa

Lulu AkakiApril 16, 2014

Times Media Group of South Africa has bought a 49% stake in Radio Africa Limited. The stake is valued at $18.62m (Ksh. 1.58 billion). The move by the media ...

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Barclays launches its Prosperity campaign

Lulu AkakiApril 16, 2014

Barclays Africa has announced the launch of its first ever Pan-African brand campaign, Prosper, that aims to capture what Barclays stands for and how the ba...

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Ecobank rolls out graduate trainee programme

Lulu AkakiApril 15, 2014

Ecobank Kenya kicked off a Graduate Trainee and Management programme aimed at enhancing human resource development to stay ahead of the curve of the dynamic...

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LG to improve smartphone security with Knock Code

Lulu AkakiApril 15, 2014

LG has introduced a proprietary feature; the Knock Code, which allows users to unlock their LG smartphones with a predefined knock pattern. The consumer ...

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Nokia rolls out new software updates for Asha touch phones

Lulu AkakiApril 15, 2014

Nokia has started rolling out a new software update for its Asha touchscreen phones. The new updates include push notifications, and an updated Fastlane ...

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How ARM Cement gives back to the society through Rhino Cement Foundation

Lulu AkakiApril 14, 2014

The Rhino Cement Foundation was established in October 2010 as a charity funded by ARM Cement LTD. The Foundation's mission is to promote social investments in ...

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Double Easter treat with Electrafrique monthly party and Blankets and Wine

Lulu AkakiApril 14, 2014

Since the beginning of the year, Electrafique have been hosting monthly parties at the Carnivore’s Simba Saloon. They’ve hosted some great artists inclu...

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Is this the best African Queen rendition for the Coke Studio Raw competition?

Lulu AkakiApril 11, 2014

Have you had of Coke Studio Raw? It’s a competition by Coke Studio Africa looking for the best singing talents. The competiton requires participants to uplo...

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Nokia X opens new market for Android app developers

Lulu AkakiApril 11, 2014

With Kenya being among the first wave of African countries where the Nokia X will start sales, local app developers stand a chance to benefit. The start of ...

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Wananchi Group launches Zuku TV in Malawi

Lulu AkakiApril 11, 2014

As part of its ongoing strategy to grow its TV operations in key African markets, Wananchi Group, owner of pay TV Zuku, has confirmed plans to venture into ...

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