MasterCard Foundation launches $50 million fund to improve lives of small scale farmers

James WamathaiJanuary 20, 2015

The MasterCard Foundation has today launched a US$50 million challenge fund that intends to improve the lives of smallholder farmers in Africa by enabling b...

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Nairobi Restaurant Week 2015 – List of participating restaurants

James WamathaiJanuary 20, 2015

Here is a list of the restaurants that are participating in the Nairobi Restaurant Week 2015. It starts on January 22nd to February 1st 2015. Asmara...

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Microsoft makes their devices more affordable with Lumia 435 and Lumia 532

James WamathaiJanuary 15, 2015

Microsoft has announced two new Lumias which are the most affordable Lumia devices to date. The two, Microsoft Lumia 435 and Lumia 532, will come with Windo...

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Maisha Superstar reality show for upcoming musicians slated for February

James WamathaiJanuary 8, 2015

Maisha Magic will unveil a new reality TV talent show that will premiere on the channel on February 9th this year. While making the announcement, M-Net East...

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KNCCI to automate issuance of Certificate of Origin

James WamathaiJanuary 8, 2015

Dr. Chris Kiptoo Country Director TradeMark East Africa with Charles Mbogori CEO KNCCI TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) and the Kenya National Chamber of Commer...

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Nairobi Restaurant Week is back with over 50 restaurants participating

James WamathaiJanuary 6, 2015

The Nairobi Restaurant Week returns after the success of the first one last year. This year's Restaurant Week will take place from January 22nd 2015 to Febr...

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Introducing the Nokia 215, Microsoft’s most affordable internet phone

James WamathaiJanuary 5, 2015

Microsoft has today announced the Nokia 215. Available in both Single SIM and Dual SIM, the 215 is the most affordable Internet-ready phone that Microsoft h...

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Kenyan woman harassed because of wearing a Hijab

James WamathaiJanuary 2, 2015

In what is a clear violation of her rights, a Kenyan woman was harassed and almost assaulted because she was wearing a Hijab. The incident happened at Diamo...

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African Entrepreneurs: Apply to the $100M Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme

James WamathaiJanuary 2, 2015

Applications are now open to the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP). The Entrepreneurship Programme was launched in December last year and it is...

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About that bizarre car crash involving a Range Rover in South B

James WamathaiDecember 30, 2014

There was a bizarre accident today morning in Hazina Estate, South B involving a Range Rover that crashed into 7 vehicles. The Range rammed into the 7 cars be...

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How to check your 2014 KCPE results

James WamathaiDecember 29, 2014

The Ministry of education has just released the results for the 2014 KCPE examination. You can check your 2014 KCPE results in two ways. 1. SMS your Index...

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Why you should use PayPal to make payments online

James WamathaiDecember 22, 2014

Shopping online has its benefits, top of which is convenience. One can do their shopping anywhere they are just as long they have an internet connection. Th...

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Updated Security Laws Amendment Bill 2014

James WamathaiDecember 18, 2014

The updated Security Laws Amendment Bill 2014 that Kenyan members of parliament were debated earlier today can be download HERE. Download the original bi...

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Microsoft branded Lumia 535 launched in Kenya

James WamathaiDecember 16, 2014

Microsoft has today launched the Lumia 535, which is the first Microsoft branded Lumia. The Lumia 535 will be available in Dual SIM and single SIM and will ...

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Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2015 (AMVCAs) nominees announced

James WamathaiDecember 16, 2014

Nominees of the third edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2015 (AMVCAs) have been announced. The AMVCA is an annual awards event organized ...

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Why the Security Laws Amendment Bill 2014 is problematic

James WamathaiDecember 10, 2014

In light of the security challenges Kenya has been facing in recent times, the government has put forward a new bill, the Security Laws (Amendment) Bill. Th...

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10 most watched videos in Kenya on YouTube in 2014

James WamathaiDecember 10, 2014

  YouTube has released the top videos in 2014, based on views, shares, comments, likes and more. The top videos in the world include social commentaries...

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ARM Cement gets Ksh. 4.5 billion credit facility from CFC Stanbic

James WamathaiDecember 10, 2014

ARM Cement has secured a USD 50 million (Ksh. 4.5 billion) Revolving Credit Facility from CfC Stanbic Bank. The structured facility allows for repayments an...

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4G compatible smartphones available in Kenya

James WamathaiDecember 5, 2014

Safaricom yesterday launched 4G in Kenya which will mean quicker uploads and downloads for those using the new network. To take advantage of faster speeds o...

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4 African Universities join the Mastercard Foundation’s Scholars Program

James WamathaiDecember 5, 2014

The MasterCard Foundation has partnered with 4 African universities in 3 countries through its Scholars program. The Foundation will commit $86.6 million to...

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The Tony Elumelu Foundation $100m Entrepreneurship Programme Launched

James WamathaiDecember 5, 2014

The Tony Elumelu Foundation has launched a $100 million Pan-African entrepreneurship initiative, The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme. T...

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Another first for Safaricom as it launches 4G in Kenya

James WamathaiDecember 5, 2014

Safaricom has become the first mobile telecommunication company in Kenya to launch the 4G service in Kenya. The particular technology they have deployed is ...

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The convenience of shopping online with PayPal

James WamathaiDecember 4, 2014

The transition from only shopping for goods and services in brick and mortar shops to dabbling with alternatives like online stores has not been smooth for ...

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Win tickets to the Safaricom Jazz Concert with Jimmy Dludlu

James WamathaiDecember 3, 2014

The Safaricom Jazz concert with Jimmy Dludlu is on Friday, 5th December 2014 at the Safaricom Kasarani Indoor Arena. For a chance to win free regular...

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5 uncanny similarities between Uhuru Kenyatta and Barrack Obama

James WamathaiDecember 3, 2014

Barrack Obama, Margret Kenyatta, Michelle Obama and Uhuru Kenyatta Barack Obama became the President of the United States in January 2009. A few years later...

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Jimmy Dludlu to headline Safaricom Jazz Concert this Friday

James WamathaiDecember 2, 2014

Jazz artist Jimmy Dludlu will be the main act at the second Safaricom Jazz Concert that will be held on Friday 5th December at the Safaricom Kasarani Indoor...

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ARM Cement to award Woman Contractor of the Year with cement worth Ksh. 1 million

James WamathaiNovember 27, 2014

The Woman Contractor of the Year 2014 awards will take place tomorrow November 28, 2014 at the Safari Park Hotel. The awards have been out together by the N...

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All you need to know about the Safaricom Spark Venture Fund

James WamathaiNovember 26, 2014

Safaricom this morning launched the Safaricom Spark Venture Fund, a venture capital fund targeting young tech businesses. Here is all you need to know ab...

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Kenya Airways now has two women on its board

James WamathaiNovember 25, 2014

Wanjiku Mugane Two women were elected onto Kenya Airways' board of directors at the 38th Annual General Meeting that was held at the Bomas of Kenya on 21st ...

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Safaricom finally sign security network contract with Kenyan Government

James WamathaiNovember 25, 2014

The Kenyan Government has finally signed an agreement with Safaricom that will see the telecommunications company roll out a National Surveillance, Communic...

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How the #MyDressMyChoice protest went down

James WamathaiNovember 17, 2014

The #MyDressMyChoice protest that was organized by Facebook group Kilimani Mums in support of a woman who was stripped by touts at the Embassava Bus Termina...

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Win a brand new Lumia 530

James WamathaiNovember 14, 2014

The Lumia 530 is currently the most affordable Lumia in the Kenyan market. It's price point is the only attractive thing about it. It also has amazing batte...

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Kenya Airways’ new lounges at JKIA are super awesome

James WamathaiNovember 12, 2014

Kenya Airways (KQ) has launched two new lounges at Terminal 1tA at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The two lounges, namely Simba Lounge and Pride L...

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Introducing the Microsoft Lumia 535

James WamathaiNovember 11, 2014

Microsoft has today announced the launch the Microsoft Lumia 535. The 535 becomes the first Microsoft branded to be launched after the tech giant bought out...

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Pre-order the iPhone 6 & 6 Plus now from Airtel

James WamathaiNovember 11, 2014

Apple's new flagship phones the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 plus are now available for pre-order in Kenya from Airtel. The devices are available at Ksh 85,...

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Bonyeza ushinde na Safaricom November 2014

James WamathaiNovember 8, 2014

Safaricom’s popular marketing promotion Bonyeza Ushinde na Safaricom is back. It will last for a period of 60 days starting 7th November 2014 to 5th Janua...

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Kenyan startup CardPlanet accepted into 500 Startups accelerator program

James WamathaiNovember 5, 2014

Cardplanet’s Founder Rodgers Mhandi. Photo courtesy of the Nailab Kenyan startup CardPlanet has been accepted into the 500 Startups 4 month accelerator pr...

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50 pictures that showcase Kenya’s amazing history

James WamathaiOctober 28, 2014

Kenya has quite an interesting past and what better way to show it off than with photographs. I have compiled some pictures from old Kenya that tell a bit of th...

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Rwanda is now screening US citizens for Ebola

James WamathaiOctober 21, 2014

Map of Ebola Outbreak - 1 October 2014 An epidemic of the Ebola virus disease, that started in Guinea in December last year and then initially spread to Lib...

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Airtel to distribute iPhone 6 and 6 Plus in Kenya

James WamathaiOctober 21, 2014

Airtel has been chosen by Apple as one of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus distributors in Africa and, by extension, Kenya. The two new flagship Apple devices should...

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Lumia 530 specifications and price in Kenya

James WamathaiOctober 13, 2014

Here are the Lumia 530 specifications and price in Kenya. Lumia 530 specifications Operating system: Windows Phone 8.1 Network: 2G/3G Weight: 129 grams ...

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Win tickets to the Safaricom Choir and Youth Orchestra Premier Concert

James WamathaiOctober 9, 2014

Safaricom Choir The Safaricom choir, that brought you the popular Niko Na, and the Youth Orchestra, that Safaricom sponsors through the Jazz festival, will ...

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