Renowned academic Prof. Paul Zeleza on his plans for USIU, academia & his ties to Kenya

James WamathaiApril 13, 2018

Prof. Paul Zeleza is a highly accomplished man. Not only is he a world renowned academic, historian and intellectual, he is also a published writer. Originally ...

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Rafiki, by Wanuri Kahiu, set to be first Kenyan feature film to screen at Cannes Film Festival

Lisa KahuthuApril 13, 2018

Kenyan filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu's film Rafiki will screen at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. It becomes the second Kenyan film and the first feature film to...

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New report highlights the importance of adolescent nutrition in Kenya

Lisa KahuthuApril 13, 2018

The World Food Programme (WFP), with the support of the Minsitry of Health and Unilever, has launched a report titled The Kenya Assessment Report on Adolescent ...

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Larry Madowo joins BBC as a Business Editor

Lisa KahuthuApril 12, 2018

On March 29th, Larry Madowo officially announced his controversial departure from local media house, Nation Media Group (NMG), where he had been working from Oc...

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Antony Trivet is the Kenyan winner of The Sony World Photography Awards 2018

Lisa KahuthuApril 12, 2018

The Sony World Photography Awards have announced Antony Trivet as the winner of the 2018 Kenya National Award. Trivet, is a renowned wedding and fashion photog...

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How to Properly Track Your Fitness Progress

Staff WriterApril 11, 2018

An amazing fitness transformation comes at a cost. Constant tracking is the only way you can know whether there is progress or not. Serious fitness enthusiasts ...

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Interview with Brand Ambassador Deano Moncrieffe on Don Julio & how to enjoy tequila

James WamathaiApril 9, 2018

Don Julio Global Brand Ambassador Deano Moncrieffe was in Kenya to promote the premium tequila brand. Among the activities lined were mentorship sessions with b...

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A look at the EABL business in Kenya

James WamathaiApril 9, 2018

East African Breweries Limited (EABL) is East Africa's largest alcohol beverage company. The Kenyan business, which is headed by Jane Karuku, trades as Kenya Br...

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How to top up PayPal via M-Pesa in Kenya

James WamathaiApril 9, 2018

You can now be able to top up your PayPal account via M-Pesa in Kenya. To top up your account, you need to do the following: 1. Have a PayPal account. 2....

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How to withdraw money from PayPal to M-Pesa in Kenya

James WamathaiApril 9, 2018

Withdrawals from PayPal to M-Pesa are now officially possible through a partnership between PayPal and Safaricom. The new service is operated by TransferTo, a B...

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Nissan set to assemble cars in Kenya

Staff WriterApril 6, 2018

Nissan has announced its intention to invest about USD 20 Million ( Ksh. 2 Billion) in setting up a vehicle assembly facility in Kenya. Mr. Jim Dando, Nissan...

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Swahilipot Hub to host the Pwani Innovation Week from 3-7 December

Lisa KahuthuApril 5, 2018

In an effort to stimulate the innovation ecosystem in Kenya’s coastal region, Swahilipot Hub will be organising Pwani Innovation Week. A 5 day event that will p...

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Equity Bank reduces costs for PayPal withdrawals for large transactions

James WamathaiApril 4, 2018

Equity Bank has slightly reduced the cost of its PayPal withdrawal service for transactions above USD 501. Equity charges for PayPal withdrawals of between USD ...

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Concert in the Dark to be held on April 28 to raise funds for prevention of childhood blindness

Lisa KahuthuApril 4, 2018

CBM Kenya will be holding the 3rd edition of Concert in the Dark on Saturday April 28, 2018, from 5:00pm at the Louis Leakey Auditorium, National Museums of Ken...

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MwendeNgao, CravingYellow & AluochBonnita among nominees in the BAKE Awards 2018

James WamathaiApril 4, 2018

The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) has just announced the BAKE Awards 2018 nominees. This year's nominees includes the competition's veterans such as Owaa...

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How to Take Your RN Masters One Step Further and Advance Your Career

Makena Ndung'uApril 3, 2018

If you have an RN degree, you’re able to open the door on a number of rewarding careers in a medical career. Many view nursing as a noble field, as your time is...

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Why Studying A Masters Online May Be More Beneficial For Kenyans

Makena Ndung'uApril 3, 2018

If you want to continue your education but completing a master's in university is not ideal for you and your lifestyle, you may want to consider gaining an onli...

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Nokia 1 to be available in Kenya from 16th April

James WamathaiApril 3, 2018

HMD Global has announced that the Nokia 1 smartphone will be available in Kenya from 16th April 2018. It an entry level 4G smartphone. The phone, which runs on ...

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Total Kenya 2017 net profit increases 23% to Ksh. 2.74 Billion

Staff WriterApril 3, 2018

Total Kenya has reported a 23% increase in net profit to Ksh. 2.74 Billion for the year ended 31st December 2017. The increase is up from Ksh. 2.23 Billion whic...

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I&M Bank 2017 net profit drops 6.3% to Ksh. 7.2 Billion

James WamathaiApril 3, 2018

I&M Bank has posted a Ksh. 7.2 Billion for the financial year ending 31st December 2017. The group's net profit dropped 6.3% from Ksh. 7.7 Billion recorded in t...

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Full list of winners in the Sondeka Awards 2018

James WamathaiMarch 29, 2018

The winners of the Sondeka Awards 2018 were announced at a colourful event at the Louis Leakey auditorium at the National Museum of Kenya. Winter Oirya, G-cho P...

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Heineken launches a new draught beer into the Kenyan market

Richard MureithiMarch 28, 2018

Heineken East Africa yesterday launched a draught beer into the Kenyan market. Consumers will be able to get quality beer straight from the brewery into the gla...

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Why most businesses fail within the first three years

Silvya KananuMarch 28, 2018

If you’ve started a new business or are thinking about starting one, then thinking about failure is inevitable, so you tick all boxed and make a calculated risk...

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4 ways we can make manufacturing in Kenya competitive

Phylis WakiagaMarch 27, 2018

Kenya needs to be deliberate about creating an environment that genuinely encourages investments in competitive manufacturing. This is can only be made possible...

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BCD Kenya named as top agent in the SAA Travel Agents Awards 2018

James WamathaiMarch 27, 2018

South African Airways (SAA) hosted its annual Travel Agents Awards, at Crowne Plaza Nairobi, where it awarded its top selling agents. BCD Kenya emerged top. ...

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Manu Dibango to headline Safaricom Jazz Lounge on 1st May

Lisa KahuthuMarch 27, 2018

Over the past five years, Safaricom Jazz has entertained us with stunning local and international musical acts. Artists such as the late Hugh Masekela, Richard ...

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Survey shows that modern car headlights temporarily blinds drivers

Lisa KahuthuMarch 27, 2018

The RAC Opinion Panel survey of 2,061 motorists found that 58% of motorists think modern vehicle headlights are so bright they risk causing other motorists to h...

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KCB retains Kenya Cup title with 29-24 win over Kabras Sugar

Lisa KahuthuMarch 27, 2018

On Saturday 24th March 2018, KCB emerged the champions of the 2018 Kenya Cup Rugby tournament after winning against Kabras Sugar with a 29-24 score. The comp...

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Entries to the Kenya Photography Awards 2018 are now open

James WamathaiMarch 26, 2018

The 2018 Kenya Photography Awards has been launched and the competition is also accepting entries. The competition is accepting submissions between 26th March 2...

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Air France to now fly 3 times a week to Nairobi after 18 year hiatus

James WamathaiMarch 26, 2018

Air France will now operate 3 weekly times to Nairobi using Boeing 787 from fly 3 times a week to Nairobi from Paris. The airline is back in Kenya an 18 year hi...

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A guide to hand signals and road markings for motorists

Lena AnyuoloMarch 26, 2018

Given the way some people drive on the roads, one would be forgiven to think that they never saw the inside of a driving school. In a bid ensure that our roads ...

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Kalasha Film & TV market to take place from 27th-29th March

Lena AnyuoloMarch 26, 2018

The 2018 Kalasha International Film & TV Market will be held on the 27th to the 29th of March at the KICC, Nairobi. It is organized by the Kenya Film Commis...

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Mawingu Networks & Microsoft 4Afrika launch AppFactory in Nanyuki

Lisa KahuthuMarch 26, 2018

Mawingu Networks, through a partnership with Microsoft 4Afrika, have successfully launched an AppFactory in Nanyuki. This is the 16th AppFactory to launch in Af...

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This is where you can get adult education in Kenya

Lisa KahuthuMarch 26, 2018

Back in 2004, Kimani Maruge surprised Kenya and the rest of the world when he decided to enrol in primary school at the ripe old age of 84. He had missed out on...

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Kapenguria Heroes & Plateau Queens emerge victorious in the Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom National Finals

Lisa KahuthuMarch 26, 2018

Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom tournament held its National Grand Finale on the 25th of March,2018 at Bukhungu Stadium, Kakamega. Kapenguria Heroes from West Pokot em...

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Louis Somoni Machogu ordered by court to cease commentary on controversial articles

Staff WriterMarch 24, 2018

Haltons Pharmacy founder Dr. Louis Somoni Machogu has been ordered by the High Court to pull down two controversial articles he put up on his Linkedin account. ...

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Online Football Broadcasts

Makena Ndung'uMarch 23, 2018

The rapid development of modern technologies has made football competition broadcasts real wherever you are. The main requirement is a stable Internet connectio...

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Kibao Vodka has a new bottle design

Staff WriterMarch 23, 2018

Kibao Vodka has a whole new bottle design as the brand seeks to relaunch itself under a campaign called Najitambua. The new design was unveiled at an event at t...

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Kibao Vodka has a new bottle design

Staff WriterMarch 23, 2018

Kibao Vodka has a whole new bottle design as the brand seeks to relaunch itself under a campaign called Najitambua. The new design was unveiled at an event at t...

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KWAL introduces new Kibao Vodka bottle

Lena AnyuoloMarch 23, 2018

Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL), the brand behind Kibao Vodka, unveiled the the new look of Kibao Vodka, at an event at the Nairobi Museum. The new look Kiba...

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7 hair removal methods that you can try in Kenya

Lisa KahuthuMarch 23, 2018

Having unwanted hair is a problem many of us can identify with; especially for those who are blessed with fast growing hair. Let's look at the various hair remo...

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Here is a simple solution to itchy braids

Lena AnyuoloMarch 23, 2018

You leave the salon satisfied with your new hairdo only for you have an unbearably itchy scalp a few days later. You are faced with the dilemma of either taking...

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