Kenya Power pushes uptake of Ksh. 3.7B in tenders set aside for women & other special groups

Makena Ndung'uMarch 9, 2023

Kenya Power has urged women to take advantage of Ksh. 3.7 billion in tenders that have been set aside for women and other special groups. The company has no...

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Visa funded SME initiative boosts earnings of women entrepreneurs in Kenya

Makena Ndung'uMarch 9, 2023

Hand in Hand’s Kenya Micro-Enterprise Success (KMES) programme funded by Visa has resulted in participating entrepreneurs increasing their incomes by an average...

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5 Kenyan startups named in the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Women Founders Cohort

Makena Ndung'uMarch 8, 2023

5 Kenyan women led startups have been named as beneficiaries of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Women Founders Cohort. They include Zydii, FarmerLif...

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Global Compact & DI partner to push for human rights & gender diversity in the Kenyan labour market

Makena Ndung'uMarch 8, 2023

Global Compact Network Kenya and the Confederation of Danish Industries (DI) have launched a programme to accelerate the adoption and implementation of internat...

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#StainNotShame campaign launched to raise awareness on period stigma

Makena Ndung'uMarch 8, 2023

The #StainNotShame campaign has been launched on change.org to raise awareness on period stigma and to stop period shaming. Research by Menstrual Hygiene Day...

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178 youth in Busia trained on digital skills by Huawei

Makena Ndung'uMarch 8, 2023

Huawei Kenya has trained youth in Budalangi, Busia County on digital skills through their mobile training facility, dubbed DigiTruck. 178 youth in Budalangi...

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Hemingways launches management trainee program for the hospitality industry

Makena Ndung'uMarch 7, 2023

Luxury hotel brand, Hemingways Collection, has announced that it has launched a two year Management Trainee Program. The aim of the new program is help young an...

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Homa Bay County launch policy on Sexual and Gender Based Violence

Makena Ndung'uMarch 4, 2023

Homa Bay County Government has stepped up the fight against gender based violence with the launch of the County's Gender Based Violence(GBV) policy. The county ...

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Old Mutual advises Kenyans to diversify their investment portfolio as economy recovers

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 18, 2023

The state of Kenya’s economy is set to improve in the next 1-2 years on the backdrop of a falling inflation rate, projected favourable weather conditions and re...

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Remembering African musical legends concert is on Feb 25 & 26 at The Hub Karen

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 17, 2023

JGIP Events has announced a African musical legends concert that will celebrate legendary African musicians that will be held on Saturday February 25 and also o...

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Man sues woman for Ksh. 282 million for friendzoning him

Makena Ndung'uFebruary 7, 2023

A man from Singapore has sued a woman for defamation and has asked the court to award him 3 million Singaporean dollars (Ksh. 282 million) in damages for friend...

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Facebook sued for $1.6 billion in Kenya for human rights violations

Makena Ndung'uDecember 14, 2022

Facebook, the social media giant owned by Meta, has been sued in Kenya for $1.6 billion for human rights violations. The landmark legal suit has been filed i...

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14 best series to stream on Showmax during the holidays

Makena Ndung'uDecember 14, 2022

This December holiday, streaming service Showmax, has various international TV shows that you can binge watch. They include the first seasons of Power Book III:...

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KoinKoin launches cryptocurrency exchange app with local payment methods

Makena Ndung'uDecember 14, 2022

KoinKoin has launched a new app for retail traders to buy and sell digital currencies using local payment methods. KoinKoin Exchange offers instant liquidity...

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CDL Group to launch teacher laptop program in Kenya

Makena Ndung'uDecember 6, 2022

CDL Group has announced that it will launch, The Walimu Co., a project that aims to empower every public school teacher in Kenya with a laptop. The teachers wil...

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Kenya Airways drops three places in the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022

Makena Ndung'uOctober 6, 2022

National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has dropped three places in the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards, dropping from 79 in 2021 to 81 in 2022. The Skytrax ...

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Faiba 4G lowers prices for data and voice

Makena Ndung'uOctober 6, 2022

Faiba, owned by Jamii Telecommunications Limited (JTL), launched its services in Kenya in 2019 under the brand name Faiba 4G. Faiba 4G is data focused and it...

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Top sports events to look out for this October

Makena Ndung'uOctober 4, 2022

October is a great month for sports with major sports going on. The sports include rugby, F1, cricket, golf, among others. The Suzuka F1 Grand Prix will be q...

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The greatest athletes to come from Kenya

Makena Ndung'uOctober 3, 2022

The history of global athletics is the story of how humans evolved to be in better physical shape, lose weight and become more agile. Kenya has been part of thi...

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5 low-cost ways to market your medical practice

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 5, 2022

Chances are that you got into medicine because you love helping people to feel their best. Unfortunately, a thriving practice may not be forthcoming without som...

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When Debt Consolidation Is A Good Idea

Makena Ndung'uJuly 29, 2021

Your monthly credit card payments are killing you, and you’re barely making them, to boot. You also want to find a way to slash your interest rate.  Can debt...

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How people are using cryptocurrency around the world

Makena Ndung'uJuly 29, 2021

A cryptocurrency is a digital currency that can be used to buy goods and services. The currency uses an online ledger with strong cryptography to secure online ...

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The Benefits of 5G Across Kenya

Makena Ndung'uJuly 28, 2021

5G is the fifth generation of telecommunications technology. The additional speed and capacity provided by 5G networks will transform large-scale production in ...

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The Sports Betting Industry is Leading to New Opportunities

Makena Ndung'uJuly 28, 2021

According to studies, the global sports betting market is on the rise. Moreover, financial reports state that the industry could be worth over 134 billion USD b...

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4 Activities that Will Improve Your Life ASAP

Makena Ndung'uJuly 28, 2021

Change often takes time. It may take a person months, or even years to get out of debt or to achieve their career goals –– for example. Yet, it is possible in s...

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3 Productive Ways to Deal with Everyday Anxiety

Makena Ndung'uJuly 28, 2021

Given the state of the world these days, it’s easy to see why so many people often feel uncertain, nervous, or anxious. If you ever find yourself concerned abou...

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Airtel Money transactions below Ksh. 100 to be free from 1st Jan 2021

Makena Ndung'uDecember 24, 2020

Airtel Kenya has today announced that all Airtel Money person to person money transfers below Ksh. 100 will be free from 1st January 2021. This new developme...

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Safaricom to celebrate 20 year anniversary with Safari Ya Wasanii concert on Dec 26

Makena Ndung'uDecember 24, 2020

Safaricom has announced that it plans to celebrate its 20 year anniversary with the Safari Ya Wasanii concert on December 26th. Safaricom will mark 20 years ...

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LG Electronics opens second e-Showroom in Kenya in Nanyuki Town

Makena Ndung'uDecember 24, 2020

LG Electronics has launched its second e-Showroom in Kenya in Nanyuki Town as it seeks to create a convenient way for customers to browse and purchase its smart...

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Equity Group crosses Ksh. 1 trillion balance sheet mark after acquisition of BCDC Bank

Makena Ndung'uDecember 23, 2020

Equity Group has announced that it has crossed the Ksh. 1 trillion ($10 billion) balance sheet mark after the successful migration of BCDC Bank to Equity’s Fina...

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29 Kenyan podcasts you should be listening to

Makena Ndung'uJuly 29, 2019

Podcasts have certainly become very popular the last two years. Two years ago, they might have been only ten or so active Kenyan podcasts. The number has grown ...

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How to make a simple tomato sauce at home

Makena Ndung'uJuly 23, 2019

Tomatoes are a versatile ingredient and they can be added to any meal to boost flavour and thickness. Tomato paste is something that has been evading me for ...

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Kenyan CEOs you should follow on Twitter

Makena Ndung'uJuly 23, 2019

"It's not where people are spending their hard-earned money or time, but where are they spending their hard-earned megabytes." Mark Kaigwa. We are spending a...

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17 Kenyan YouTube channels that you should be following

Makena Ndung'uJuly 22, 2019

As our insatiable need for content expands, so does the number of content creators who are willing to try and satisfy this need. The Kenyan vlogging space has g...

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How to make mandazi

Makena Ndung'uJuly 18, 2019

Mandazi are a type of doughnut that is ubiquitous to East Africa. They are sold in hotels, roadside food vendors, supermarkets and you can make them at home for...

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How to make githeri

Makena Ndung'uJuly 17, 2019

Githeri doesn't have to elicit memories of the boarding school dining hall that you would rather forget. If cooked properly and served with slices of avocado, g...

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P&G responds to Always complaints in Kenya with tone deaf influencer campaign

Makena Ndung'uMarch 12, 2019

We have all seen the conversations on Twitter with the hashtag #MyAlwaysExperience that has been since February where women complained about the quality of the ...

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KICC’s main tower design was apparently inspired by a donkey penis

Makena Ndung'uOctober 8, 2018

David Mutiso, the architect of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), has shared an interesting tit-bit about the main tower of the building. The ...

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AMVCA 2018 winning movies & series that you can watch on Showmax

Makena Ndung'uSeptember 5, 2018

The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) has been kind to Kenyans over the years. Winners have included Kati Kati, Barbara Minishi, Zilizala, Elayne Oka...

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The Alchemist Bar is still discriminating against Kenyans

Makena Ndung'uAugust 27, 2018

The curse of most foreign owned establishments in Kenya seems to be discrimination. It seems as if these places were not created for Kenyans. The Alchemist B...

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CEO Fridays: Patrick Mungai on the growth & evolution of Showmax in Kenya

Makena Ndung'uAugust 17, 2018

Showmax first launched in South Africa in August 2015. When they came to Kenya in 2016, they went out of their way to localise the service, making M-Pesa paymen...

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The GDPR: Three Tips For Keeping Secure Online

Makena Ndung'uMay 18, 2018

The General Protection Data Regulation, coming into force on the 25th of May 2018, governs any organization that manages, processes or stores the data of citize...

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