Kenyan startup Sanivation wins Ksh. 460K in public voting phase of Chivas Venture competition

Lena AnyuoloJuly 5, 2017

Kenyan startup Sanivation, has received Ksh. 463,355 ($4,635.54) in funding from Chivas Regal following the public voting phase of the Chivas Venture competitio...

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10 Kenyan startups receive funding fom the Leap2 program by Nailab

Lena AnyuoloJuly 5, 2017

Nailab in partnership with Close the Gap and 1% Club Netherlands rolled out the “Leap2” program in May. The program supports startups in raising the initial see...

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First ever Kenyan assembled Mercedes Benz buses unveiled

Lena AnyuoloJuly 5, 2017

Daimler Buses and its regional sales partner DT Dobie have launched the first bus models that were assembled in Nairobi. The chassis on the buses however, are m...

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Inside Icolo’s plan to operate affordable & carrier neutral data centres in Kenya

James WamathaiJuly 5, 2017

Carrier neutral data centres are a relatively new concept in Kenya. Most data centres here are owned and operated by Internet providers. Carrier neutral data ce...

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How to heal an infected nose piercing

Lena AnyuoloJuly 5, 2017

If you're reading this and your head is covered in fervent sweats and cold chills are running down your spine, you need to calm down. Most new nose piercings wi...

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Report shows kidnapping is on the rise in Kenya

Lena AnyuoloJuly 4, 2017

A recent study by National Crime Research Centre shows that kidnapping is on the rise in Kenya. So much so, that Kenya is now ranked as number 17 out of 19 unde...

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CEO Fridays: How Pad Heaven keeps girls in school with affordable sanitary pads

Lena AnyuoloJuly 4, 2017

In Kenya, over 900,000 girls miss up to 4 days of school when they are on their period because don't have access to menstrual hygiene products. Despite pads and...

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The Abraaj Group is set to acquire Java House Group

Lena AnyuoloJuly 3, 2017

A private equity firm known as The Abraaj Group, has agreed to acquire 100% of Java House Group from Emerging Capital Partners. Java House Group, which was s...

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Cyllus Onyango emerges as the winner of this year’s Nairobi Hospital Children’s Charity Golf Tournament

Richard MureithiJuly 1, 2017

The Nairobi Hospital held their annual Children’s Charity Fund Golf Tournament yesterday at the Karen Country Club. The initiative was aimed at raising funds fo...

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Kenyan filmmaker Judy Kibinge invited to join the Oscars Academy

Lena AnyuoloJune 29, 2017

Kenyan filmmaker Judy Kibinge has been invited to join the Oscars Academy's class of 2017. The Oscars Academy membership is by invitation only and currently has...

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Initiative launched to sensitize public on safety during outdoor activities

Lena AnyuoloJune 29, 2017

Climbing a mountain is a feat everyone would be proud of. Mountain climate is harsh, and if you're not careful, things could turn terribly tragic as they did in...

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Ongoing Africa Science Week seeks to create awareness on importance of science and technology

Lena AnyuoloJune 29, 2017

The Next Einstein Forum (NEF), an initiative of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in partnership with Robert Bosch Stiftung, announced the ...

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How to book SGR Tickets remotely via phone

Lena AnyuoloJune 29, 2017

The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) train, which was named Madaraka Express, has simplified travel for many Kenyans since its launch. What used to be ten to twelve...

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How to buy your first wig

Lena AnyuoloJune 29, 2017

A wig is a great, low maintenance protective style. They're versatile without the commitment of braids and weaves. So if you miss the feeling through your hair,...

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mSurvey launches product that catalogues spending patterns of Safaricom customers

Lena AnyuoloJune 28, 2017

Safaricom has partnered with mSurvey to launch Consumer Wallet. The mobile platform will measure offline consumer habits and trends in terms of cash based expen...

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IEBC’s final voter register reveals 51% of registered voters are between 18 to 35 years

Lena AnyuoloJune 28, 2017

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), has finalised the compilation and certification of the Voter's Register for 2017 general election. The v...

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d.light launches solar X850 a solar home system for off-grid users

Richard MureithiJune 28, 2017

In the past, if you happened to live far from the grid you had to make do with candles and kerosene lamps. Some of the kerosene lamps had negative side effects ...

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Multichoice to invest Ksh. 500 million in Kenyan TV shows

Lena AnyuoloJune 28, 2017

Mnet and Multichoice, announced that they will be investing Ksh. 500 million towards production of Kenyan Tv shows. The announcement was made during a one day s...

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How to try out Showmax for free without entering payment details

Lena AnyuoloJune 28, 2017

ShowMax is making it even easier for you to sign up and watch their shows. With their latest feature, you can now sign up for a 14 day free trial without having...

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How to care for your nose piercing

Lena AnyuoloJune 28, 2017

Nose piercings were popular in the 90s and early 00s. Piercings in general were the it factor if you needed a boost in your cool rating. I grew up listening to ...

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Side effects of Apple Cider Vinegar that you need to know about

Lena AnyuoloJune 28, 2017

In the natural living movement, the effects of Apple Cider Vinegar have been nothing but laudatory. It's a miracle worker of sorts, with a wide range of uses fr...

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The natural hair movement needs to be more inclusive

Lena AnyuoloJune 27, 2017

Last night, I stumbled upon an Instagram post by a naturalista that complained about the lack of representation of all hair textures in the natural hair movemen...

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Alibaba founder Jack Ma to visit Kenya and meet young entrepreneurs

Lena AnyuoloJune 27, 2017

Jack Ma, who is the founder of Alibaba Group and UNCTAD special adviser on youth entrepreneurship, will be in Nairobi on 19th July. It will be his first visit t...

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Q&A Monday: Abigail Arunga

James WamathaiJune 26, 2017

Abigail Arunga is the author of Akello and a Side of Raunch, both poetry collections. She runs her personal blog, akello.co.ke, and a current affairs blog on na...

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SOMA Awards 2017 full list of winners

James WamathaiJune 23, 2017

The winners of the SOMA Awards 2017 have been announced at a gala event at Radisson Blu Nairobi. The SOMA Awards recognizes outstanding companies and individual...

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My experience with sexual harassment while working in media

Makena Ndung'uJune 23, 2017

I'd heard a lot of stories about women in media being asked for sexual favours in exchange for a job or that coveted promotion. These stories always seemed so a...

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KWS census shows increase in wildlife population in Tsavo & Maasai Mara

Lena AnyuoloJune 23, 2017

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has released the results of their census to determine the number of elephants, buffaloes and giraffes in the Tsavo-Mkomanzi and...

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The safety of women in politics in Kenya needs to be seriously addressed

Lena AnyuoloJune 23, 2017

If you've been following this year's political campaigns, you quickly realize that we're a country that pays lip service to the constitutional requirement of th...

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Banks launch website to enable customers determine loan costs

Richard MureithiJune 23, 2017

For the longest time, individuals intending to borrow had to walk to various financial institutions in order to compare their terms and rates. This used to be b...

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How to machine wash with Ariel Automatic Powder

Lena AnyuoloJune 22, 2017

I have been using Ariel washing powder for handwashing my laundry for some time now. So far, I've had great results with each wash and it really does get those ...

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Bizarre moment as Kenyan man shaves his date’s pubic hair while she was asleep

Lena AnyuoloJune 21, 2017

The strangest stories I've heard about online dating are those that I watched on the MTV series, Catfish. I knew that it doesn't get weirder than someone preten...

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US visa interview waiting time for Kenyans increased to 30 days

Lena AnyuoloJune 20, 2017

The US Embassy in Nairobi has announced that the waiting time to receive a US visa interview appointment has gone up to 30 days from 7 days. https://twitter....

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Too Early For Birds is back by popular demand with two shows on July 29th & 30th

Lena AnyuoloJune 20, 2017

Too Early For Birds, a theatrical performance show inspired by owaahh.com, is back by popular demand. This is good news for those who missed the first session o...

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Musicians win big as Safaricom increases Skiza earnings by 36%

Richard MureithiJune 20, 2017

In what is definitely music to the ears for Kenyan artistes, Safaricom last week announced a 36% increase in the amount that they will earn for music sold throu...

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The Jazz Attitude concert is going to be a treat for jazz lovers

Lena AnyuoloJune 19, 2017

If you fancy live music, then you're in for a treat. Eddie Grey and the crew at Nairobi Jazz Club have put together an afternoon of jazz music performances by s...

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Using the right detergent in your washing machine can save you money

Lena AnyuoloJune 19, 2017

Sadly, 6 out of 10 washing machine owners are not using them correctly. Despite having a washing machine, majority of people still scrub their cuffs and collars...

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Wonder Woman is the most badass movie of the year and its a must watch

Lena AnyuoloJune 19, 2017

Super hero movies, for me, have always been a disappointment. I remember watching Dawn of Justice and feeling Superman's character to be too pristine. I cringed...

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Moët Nectar Imperial champagne launched in Kenya

Mwende NgaoJune 18, 2017

Moët & Chandon launched the Möet Nectar Imperial on June 15th at Sankara at the Möet Party Day. Founded in 1743, Moët & Chandon is the Maison that intro...

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Bean Interactive CEO, Martin Kiarie, to be on judging panel at the Loeries Awards 2017

James WamathaiJune 15, 2017

Martin Kiarie, CEO and Co-Founder of Kenyan digital agency Bean Interactive, has been invited to be one of the judges in this year’s Loeries Awards. Kiarie will...

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Grammy Award winner Victor Wooten and bassist Steve Bailey wow the crowd at the Safaricom International Jazz night

Susan MukamiJune 15, 2017

American bassists Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten gave a thrilling performance at the Michael Joseph Centre on Friday evening. Victor Wooten, a prolific artist w...

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Vivo Energy marks World Enviroment Day 2017 at Kadunguni Primary School in Kilifi

Richard MureithiJune 14, 2017

The World Environmental Day 2017 (WED) was celebrated worldwide on the 5th of June with the theme being "Connecting people to Nature". Individuals and environme...

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Jacque Njeri is back with an awesome Maasai inspired futuristic series

Lena AnyuoloJune 14, 2017

Jacque Njeri is back with her latest project called MaaSci, which is a futuristic series that is inspired by the Maasai. Jacque is a Kenyan digital artist who d...

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