How to check your 2015 KCSE results

Richard MureithiMarch 3, 2016

The Ministry of education has just released the results for the 2015 KCSE examination. In 2015, there were 53% male students and 47% female students. According ...

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The truth about Barclays Bank PLC divestment from Africa

Richard MureithiMarch 2, 2016

There has been a lot of concern when it was announced that Barclays Bank Plc would be exiting from Africa. This is because many people thought that this meant t...

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Features of the new Kenyan Passport

Richard MureithiMarch 1, 2016

In a major step towards the harmonization of the region, East African heads of state will tomorrow be launching the new digital East African passport in Arusha ...

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A Kenyan shares his terrible experience with Fastjet

Richard MureithiFebruary 27, 2016

Budget airline Fastjet launched in Kenya on 11th January 2016 with flights to Nairobi from Dar Es Salaam and Kilimanjaro. Flights to and from Kilimanjaro were l...

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Safaricom Jazz 2016 in pictures

Richard MureithiFebruary 26, 2016

For the longest time, i have wanted to attend one of the Safaricom Jazz events but somehow i never got the time. Last weekend i was finally able to attend one a...

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Uber driver attacked and his vehicle burned in Kilimani

Richard MureithiFebruary 22, 2016

In a sad turn of events an Uber taxi driver was attacked last night outside Muringa Court along Kirichwa road and his car set on fire. This is by far the deadli...

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Uber and mi-Fone deal to enable drivers-partners purchase cheap smart phones

Richard MureithiFebruary 22, 2016

In a first for Africa, Uber has partnered with mi-Fone to have the Uber app embedded in all new phones starting from March. For those not in the know mi-Fone wh...

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Believe the truth that farming is cool and can make money for the youth

Richard MureithiFebruary 19, 2016

For the longest time ever, farming has generally been regarded as being uncool and a preserve of the older members of our society. This myth has over the years ...

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Commercial Bank of Africa increases their secondary school sponsorship programme

Richard MureithiFebruary 15, 2016

Commercial Bank of Africa has today announced an increase in their secondary school sponsorship programme from Kshs.1.2 million annually to Kshs.3.2 million. Th...

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How to apply for Isuzu Mashinani youth empowerment project

Richard MureithiFebruary 10, 2016

Isuzu Mashinani is a modified 20 foot container that is fabricated by General Motors and is designed to operate as a stand alone auto spare parts shop that is 1...

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General Motors launches Isuzu Mashinani in a bid to tackle youth unemployment

Richard MureithiFebruary 10, 2016

General Motors in conjunction with the Micro and Small Enterprise Authority under the Ministry of Industrialization has launched an initiative ‘Isuzu Mashinani’...

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Nairobi Restaurant Week extended to 12th February 2016 #NRW2016

Richard MureithiFebruary 8, 2016

If you did not make to any of the restaurants during the Nairobi Restaurant Week, despair not . This is because due to public demand the Nairobi Restaurant Week...

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Safaricom launches 2016 Technovation challenge for high school girls

Richard MureithiFebruary 5, 2016

Safaricom’s Women in Technology (WIT) initiative has partnered with Technovation, a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring women in technology and entre...

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Grammy Award winner Branford Marsalis to headline Safaricom Jazz Festival

Richard MureithiFebruary 1, 2016

The Safaricom Jazz Festival is back and will be going down on 21st February 2016. The main act this time around will be Branford Marsalis, a 3 time Grammy Award...

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Angani co-founders launch Node Africa a cloud infrastructure startup

Richard MureithiJanuary 29, 2016

After their sudden departure from Angani in unclear circumstances that had many speculating. The duo of Phares Kariuki and Brian Muita has regrouped and founded...

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The hidden dangers of sports betting in Kenya

Richard MureithiJanuary 28, 2016

There has been a proliferation of sports betting companies in Kenya in the recent past. The latest entrant to the game being Mcheza. Mcheza is touted as being d...

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Land search and rent payments are now available online

Richard MureithiJanuary 25, 2016

In a move aimed at improving efficiency at the Lands Ministry, land search and land rent payments have been moved online. This is in a bid to cut off brokers wh...

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CBK issues tough guidelines to banks in a bid to curb money laundering

Richard MureithiJanuary 21, 2016

In the past Kenya has been fighting a losing battle with money laundering which has seen proceeds of corruption and others ills move around freely. This has bee...

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Airtel Kenya embarks on strategic restructuring

Richard MureithiJanuary 19, 2016

Airtel Kenya in a bid to change its fortunes in the Kenyan market has embarked on strategic restructuring. This is meant to reposition the business and reinforc...

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Kenya Airways has a better deal on the Dar route as compared to Fastjet

Richard MureithiJanuary 15, 2016

For the longest time Kenyans have been complaining about the high prices charged by our national airline Kenya Airways. This was more so in routes where they ha...

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GM partners with NIC Bank to allow it’s customers get access to low asset finance rates

Richard MureithiJanuary 14, 2016

General Motors (GMEA) has partnered with NIC Bank to create a dedicated financial solution to the GM’s customers. This will enable them enjoy cheaper asset fina...

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National Bank customers are now able to link their accounts with Airtel Money

Richard MureithiJanuary 13, 2016

Airtel Kenya has partnered with National bank in a bid to enable their mobile banking (NatMobile) platform on Airtel.  National bank customers have been accessi...

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IEBC is hiring voter registration officials as election nears

Richard MureithiJanuary 12, 2016

In preparation for Kenya's general election which is scheduled for August 7th 2017, IEBC has announced that it is hiring Voter Registration Assistants (VRAs). T...

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Safaricom poaches Airtel Kenya’s marketing staff

Richard MureithiJanuary 12, 2016

Safaricom has poached staff from Airtel Kenya's marketing department. The move from Airtel to Safaricom started with Charles Wanjohi who is now the head of Cons...

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Tips on how to start saving for retirement in your 20’s and 30’s

Richard MureithiDecember 22, 2015

When you are in your twenties, saving for anything leave alone retirement is usually a challenge. What with all the parties to attend, trips out of town, shoppi...

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Q&A with Phyllis Wakiaga, CEO KAM, on the WTO conference in Nairobi

Richard MureithiDecember 14, 2015

Phyllis Wakiaga is the CEO of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM). She was appointed CEO in July after serving as Policy Research and Advocacy Head at ...

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Questions arise on eligibility of Lynk to enter the Safaricom Appwiz competition

Richard MureithiDecember 9, 2015

It is often said that a lack of rules will lead to chaos/anarchy. So when rules are set it is expected that they will/should be followed more so by the individu...

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Safaricom launches ‘M-Tiba’ a donor healthcare cash tracking service

Richard MureithiDecember 7, 2015

Safaricom has launched a new health payment platform ‘M-Tiba’ in a bid to deepen the ability of citizens to access healthcare. The platform will deliver a mobil...

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CNN launches a money transfer service

Richard MureithiDecember 4, 2015

In a bid to diversify their revenue streams, CNN has launched CNN money transfers and CNN Learn English. The new business diversification is meant to expand upo...

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Lynk emerges as the winner of the Safaricom Appwiz challenge

Richard MureithiDecember 2, 2015

Safaricom yesterday announced the winners of the 3rd edition of the Safaricom Appwiz Challenge which kicked off in July and saw 13 finalists selected to join a ...

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ESET launches a parental control app to regulate what kids view online

Richard MureithiDecember 2, 2015

Parents everywhere are a worried lot when it comes to their children accessing the internet. The internet has a lot of good things but also bad things like porn...

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Eight unusual but interesting ways of using milk

Richard MureithiDecember 1, 2015

Milk for the longest time has been used as a beverage due to its rich creamy flavour and the various nutrients that it harbours. However what many people don’t ...

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“Story for Chela” a crowd sourcing initiative to provide libraries for Kenyan kids

Richard MureithiNovember 30, 2015

It is often been said that if you want to hide something from a Kenyan, all you have to do is hide it in a book. Most Kenyans generally do not have a reading cu...

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Health benefits of the new Blue Band with Omega 3 and 6

Richard MureithiNovember 27, 2015

When one hears of a product relaunch supposedly with added benefits one often dismiss it as an advertising gimmick. So when the new blue band was launched with ...

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Nine things that you probably didn’t know about Pope Francis

Richard MureithiNovember 25, 2015

As we await the Pope's arrival later in the day, here are some things that you probably did not know about him. His Family Jose Mario Bergoglio was born o...

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You can now send and receive money on M-PESA from Rwanda

Richard MureithiNovember 24, 2015

In a move aimed at boosting regional trade, Safaricom has partnered with MTN Rwanda to enable customers to make M-PESA transactions between Kenya and Rwanda. Th...

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Safaricom and British Airways launch an initiative to provide international exposure for SME’s

Richard MureithiNovember 24, 2015

British Airways (BA) and Safaricom have partnered to launch an initiative that will provide international exposure for five business owners in Kenya’s Small and...

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Nikon expands to the coastal region with the opening of Elite Pro shop

Richard MureithiNovember 17, 2015

Imaging Solutions Ltd, the official and authorized distributor for Nikon Products in Kenya is pleased to announce the opening of Elite Nikon Pro Shops in Mombas...

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Blue Band, nourishing kids for generations

Richard MureithiNovember 13, 2015

Since I was a child, blue band has never missed from my mum’s kitchen. Back then bread was not bread without the blue band spread. In those days sliced bread ha...

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Brighter monday has launched a career center to inspire job seekers

Richard MureithiNovember 11, 2015

Brighter Monday has introduced a career center with an aim of engaging  the audience with career advice and tips from HR experts hence empowering them with care...

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Lovers of art should check out the Kenya Art Fair from 13th to 15th November

Richard MureithiNovember 11, 2015

If you are a lover of art, Nairobi is the place to be from the 13th – 15th of November when the Kenya Art Fair 2015 returns to Sarit Center. Organised by Kuona ...

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Zuku Tv begins broadcasting channels from Nairobi

Richard MureithiNovember 9, 2015

Wananchi Group’s home entertainment brand Zuku has launched an in-house Channels Playout Service which will enable Zuku to broadcast channels directly from Nair...

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