From selling cement to becoming a leading Coca Cola distributor; the story of Yasmin Kamir

Samson NderiJanuary 21, 2021

Yasmin Kamir is the owner of Eriza Investments Limited located in Ukunda which happens to be one of the leading Coca Cola distributors in the Coast region. Howe...

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7 things that you can do if you are a victim of domestic abuse

Faith WambuiJanuary 21, 2021

One of the biggest reports during the pandemic period (apart from a huge increase in teenage pregnancies) was an increase in reports of domestic abuse. Domestic...

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AMSP launches COVID-19 vaccine pre-order program for African countries

Grace MathekaJanuary 20, 2021

The Africa Medical Supplies Platform (AMSP) has commenced the COVID-19 vaccines pre-order program for all African Union (AU) member states. They are doing it on...

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Kenya’s Caroline Karutu & Moses Bockarie appointed to senior leadership positions by END Fund

Grace MathekaJanuary 20, 2021

The END Fund has officially announced the appointment of Professor Moses Bockarie as a Board member, and Dr. Caroline Karutu as the new Head of Programs. The Fu...

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How Covid-19 has affected learning in Kenya

Faith WambuiJanuary 20, 2021

Education is the key to success and many believe that education is the ticket out of poverty. As such, many parents strive to educate their children so as to gi...

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Norvatis partners with GSK to support scientific research in Africa

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2021

British pharmaceutical company, GSK, and its Swiss counterpart, Novartis, have announced the launch of their collaboration to support high-quality scientific re...

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LTWP partners with Clir Renewables to help boost their wind power project

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2021

Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) has announced a partnership agreement with Clir Renewables, a renewable energy Software provider, to enhance performance of their...

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The 2021 Rugby Kenya Cup season to kick off on 27th February

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2021

The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has announced the start of the 2021 Kenya Cup season, which is set to kick off on 27th February. The announcement comes following cl...

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Copia Global to host Global Entrepreneurship Lab project with MIT

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2021

Copia Global has been selected among a small number of startups from around the world selected to host a Global Entrepreneurship Laboratory (G-Lab) project. ...

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Safaricom Foundation invests Ksh. 2.2 million in school projects in 6 Counties

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2021

Safaricom Foundation's Ndoto Zetu initiative has supported about 2,000 students from 6 counties. The Foundation has invested in school projects in Elgeyo Marakw...

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LG announces new UltraGear, UltraWide & UltraFine monitors at CES 2021

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2021

LG Electronics (LG) has launched its 2021 Ultra series premium monitors as it cements its innovation leadership in the category. The new UltraGear, UltraWide...

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Tatu City announces partnership with Konza to attract foreign investment

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2021

Tatu City’s owner and developer, Rendeavour, has announced its collaboration with Konza Technopolis (KoTDA), in an effort to attract foreign investors to Kenya....

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10 ways in which COVID-19 has impacted Kenyans

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2021

On the morning of 12th March, 2020, Cabinet Secretary of Health, Mutahi Kagwe,  announced the first case of COVID-19 in Kenya. It was an uncertain and strange t...

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The Real Housewives of Durban to premiere on Showmax on January 29

Grace MathekaJanuary 18, 2021

The Real Housewives of Durban (RHOD) is set to premiere on Showmax on 29th January 2021, with new episodes being available every Friday. RHOD is the 24th int...

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Unlever, Mastercard & KCB partner to provide loans to Kenyan SMEs

Grace MathekaJanuary 18, 2021

Mastercard, Unilever and KCB Bank have partnered to support micro-retailers in Kenya, by expanding their current Jaza Duka program. Jaza Duka, which is Swahili ...

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Effects of Covid-19 on tourism and travel in Kenya and the World

Faith WambuiJanuary 18, 2021

One of the first things that happened when COVID-19 rocked the world early last year was many countries closed their borders almost immediately. This meant that...

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How Kenyans can apply for the Mauritius Premium Travel Visa & stay one year in the country

Grace MathekaJanuary 16, 2021

Mauritius, a tropical island in the Indian Ocean, introduced the Premium Travel Visa valid for a period of one year. The Premium Visa aims at encouraging foreig...

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Who is this Anne Kananu Mwenda? Nairobi’s new Deputy Governor

Samson NderiJanuary 15, 2021

Anne Kananu Mwenda was today vetted by the Nairobi County Assembly select committee on appointments and has taken the oath to become the first woman Deputy Gove...

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Everything you need to know about KCB Simba points loyalty program

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2021

KCB Group has a loyalty program for its customers dubbed KCB Simba Points where they earn points when they transact. Customers earn Simba Points for every ti...

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GOtv packages prices & channels in Kenya 2021

Samson NderiJanuary 14, 2021

GOtv is a pay TV service in Africa that operates in various countries that include Kenya.  GOtv is a low-cost digital pay-TV that is a subsidiary of Multichoice...

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How to file KRA nil tax returns

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2021

If you have a Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) PIN number, then you are required to file your income tax returns by June 30 every year. Kenyan law requires anyone ...

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How to file KRA tax returns on iTax

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2021

If you earn an income in Kenya, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) requires that you file your income tax returns by June 30 every year. Just like applying fo...

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DStv packages prices & channel list in Kenya in 2021

Samson NderiJanuary 14, 2021

DStv packages include DStv Premium, DStv Compact Plus, DStv Compact, DStv Family, and DStv Access. They also have add-on packages that customers can subscribe t...

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How to pay for GOtv via MPESA, Airtel Money & mobile banking apps

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2021

GOtv is a pay television service in Africa that operates in various countries that include Kenya. Customers can pay for the service using mobile money or via mo...

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How to pay for DStv via MPESA & mobile banking apps

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2021

Pay TV service DStv offers various entertainment options for its customers. Through the service, customers are able to access sports, movies, series, documentar...

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M-PESA Foundation donates Ksh.17 million for conservation of endangered species

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2021

Safaricom, through the M-PESA Foundation, has donated Ksh. 17 million, to secure the future of Kenya's 15 remaining roan antelopes. The antelopes  are only foun...

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EPRA announces new increase in fuel prices starting January 15

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2021

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced an increase in fuel prices starting from 15th January to 14th February 2021. The changes i...

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How to practice Yoga & meditation with Huawei products

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2021

Tech company Huawei, through Huawei AI Seamless life, has innovated devices to enable users to help us in our health and wellness journeys. Fitness tracking ...

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Approved COVID-19 testing labs in Kenya

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2021

The Ministry of Health in Kenya has laid out requirements for travelers jetting in and traveling out of the country. Key among the requirements, is a genuine CO...

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Google Stadia gaming app will come soon to LG Smart TVs

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2021

LG Electronics (LG) has announced planned partnership with Google, to integrate Stadia, a game streaming app, into its latest smart TVs. The partnership will se...

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How to reverse a wrong M-PESA transaction

Grace MathekaJanuary 14, 2021

Once in a while you may find yourself sending money to the wrong person via Safaricom M-PESA. You can even send money to the wrong agent or send to the wrong Pa...

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UAP Old mutual launches funeral expenses insurance cover starting from Ksh. 50

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2021

Insurance group, UAP Old Mutual, has launched a digital insurance cover that will help families manage send-off expenses in the event of the death of a family m...

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COVID-19 requirements for travellers flying out of Kenya

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2021

The Ministry of Health Kenya (MOH) has release mandatory requirements and guidelines for travelers flying out of the country. The Ministry also recently anno...

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Land Ministry publishes new Land Registration Numbers for land in Nairobi

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2021

Cabinet Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning Farida Karoney, has gazetted the new land reference specifications for Land Registration Units. The general...

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Kenya’s Tony Koros selected for the Sundance Institute Screenwriters Lab

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2021

Kenyan scriptwriter, director and producer, Tony Koros, has made the list as a Fellow for this month's screenwriters Lab. Tony began his career as a staff wr...

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Monica Season 3 to premiere on Showmax on 21st January

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2021

Showmax has released the trailer of the third season of its popular drama series, Monica. The new season will premiere on Showmax on 21st January, 2021, after i...

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7 ways to protect your finances in a relationship

Faith WambuiJanuary 13, 2021

When love and money meet, it mostly ends in premium tears. It starts with small things like paying for their bill or helping them out of a jam and before you kn...

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Showmax to produce its first Kenyan original TV show featuring Sarah Hassan & Alfred Munyua

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2021

Video on demand service, Showmax, has announced commencement of production on Crime & Justice, a gritty police and legal show set in Nairobi. The production...

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Emirates announces special ticket discounts for Kenyans this January

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2021

UAE airline, Emirates, has today announced its much-awaited global ticket discounts to encourage Kenyan travelers to explore new destinations in the new year. ...

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Patrick van der Loo appointed as Pfizer Regional President for Africa & Middle East

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2021

Multinational pharmaceutical company, Pfizer, has announced the appointment of Patrick van der Loo as Regional President for Africa and the Middle East (AfME) r...

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Naomi Campbell named Magical Kenya International Tourism Ambassador

Grace MathekaJanuary 12, 2021

British model, Naomi Campbell, has been named as the Magical Kenya International Tourism Ambassador. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Tourism and Wi...

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7 ways in which you can prepare for the year ahead

Faith WambuiJanuary 12, 2021

It’s a new year but for many it feels just like any other day. After the tumultuous year that we had in 2020, it may be hard to feel optimistic about the new ye...

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