Q&A Monday: Sheila Maingi

Richard MureithiMarch 21, 2016

Sheila Maingi is a psychologist, writer, women’s right activist, radio presenter and future politician. She’s passionate about development and governance in Afr...

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57 boys and 18 girls selected to join the Safaricom Next Generation football program

Richard MureithiMarch 18, 2016

In a bid to nurture football talent in the country, the Safaricom Next Generation has this week unveiled 75 boys and girls who will join the My Proffessional Dr...

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Come celebrate the World Storytelling Day at Kwani?

Richard MureithiMarch 16, 2016

In celebration of the World Storytelling Day, Nairobi’s finest storytellers will gather to launch a global online writing contest and recreate a magical day of ...

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Microsoft launches Lumia 950, 650 and 550 phones in Kenya

Richard MureithiMarch 16, 2016

Microsoft has launched their latest offering of the Lumia range of phones which include Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950XL, Microsoft Lumia 650 and Microsoft Lumia 5...

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What startups require in order to get loans from banks

Richard MureithiMarch 14, 2016

Many are the times that startups have been unable to scale their fail due to lack of funds. This is due to the fact that in as much as they can get funding from...

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Woman assaulted by Uber driver in Nairobi

Richard MureithiMarch 13, 2016

Safety is one of the factors that make people choose a taxi service. Most people have a taxi guy that they trust and can always call on at any time. When Uber w...

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How to apply for the Centum graduate trainee programme

Richard MureithiMarch 11, 2016

Centum has once again opened up it’s annual graduate trainee program. The annual program is an initiative within the Centum’s leadership development program tha...

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How to send money to Kenyan banks via M-PESA

Richard MureithiMarch 11, 2016

It would be an understatement to say that M-PESA has made life easier. Sending and receiving money via even a feature phone is instant. Not only that, users can...

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How the KCB 2Jiajiri job creation initiative works

Richard MureithiMarch 10, 2016

The Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) yesterday launched a 50 billion job creation programme called 2jiajiri, that is geared towards supporting Kenyan entreprenuers. ...

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KCB launches 2Jiajiri, a job creation initiative for the youth

Richard MureithiMarch 10, 2016

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) yesterday launched a 50 billion enterprise development programme geared towards supporting entreprenuers within the informal sector....

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Insurance industry challenged to research and innovate to overcome low penetration

Richard MureithiMarch 9, 2016

For any business to grow, there is a need to determine the likes and preferences of your target market. It is only very recently that insurers started to offe...

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Barclays Bank announces a Sh8.4 billion profit for the year 2015

Richard MureithiMarch 5, 2016

Barclays Bank of Kenya released their results yesterday for the year ended 31st December 2015 and from the look of things they are doing quite well. They regist...

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Barclays partners with Posta to launch agency banking

Richard MureithiMarch 4, 2016

Barclays Bank of Kenya has this week launched its agency banking strategy by signing a partnership with Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK). This partnership will...

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KCB announces a Kshs.19.6 Billion after tax profit for the year 2015

Richard MureithiMarch 3, 2016

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) yesterday announced a 16% jump in their profit to Ksh19.6 billion. This growth was driven by diversified business lines, operational...

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Here are the nominees for the Kenyan Blog Awards 2016

Richard MureithiMarch 3, 2016

The nominees in the Kenyan Blog Awards 2016 (aka BAKE Awards) by the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) have been announced today. The nominees that were anno...

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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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