Reasons why men are the main perpetrators of domestic violence and how we can put an end to it

Samson NderiSeptember 23, 2017

The traditional African cultures were patriarchal society where men were seen as the bosses while women delegated to servitude. The patriarchal nature of our so...

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How to buy Madaraka Express tickets 7 days in advance via USSD

James WamathaiSeptember 21, 2017

Kenya Railways have introduced another way of booking Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) train tickets. They have introduced a USSD platform, available via USSD *639#...

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KBA’s live chat with bank CEO’s is back as from Friday 22nd of September

Richard MureithiSeptember 21, 2017

The Kenya Bankers Association’s (KBA) online chat session dubbed “My Chat with a Bank CEO” is slated to kick off on Friday 22nd September for the first time thi...

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Kenyan born Magdalene Odundo to become Chancellor of UK’s University for the Creative Arts

James WamathaiSeptember 19, 2017

The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in the UK has announced that it has appointed Kenyan born Professor Magdalene Odundo as the Chancellor. She will succ...

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Kenya’s Maral Bolouri wins top prize at the 2017 L’Atelier art competition

James WamathaiSeptember 19, 2017

Kenya's Maral Bolouri has won the top prize at the 2017 L’Atelier art awards. South African Banele Khoza also won the Gerard Sekoto Award. Another Kenyan, Elias...

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The US Publishes a Travel Alert Before Re-Election in Kenya

Staff WriterSeptember 19, 2017

The United State Department of State has released an exclusive travel alert, which warns about the probable future aggression before the repeat presidential ele...

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5 reasons why you should use Equity Bank’s EazzyBanking App

Richard MureithiSeptember 19, 2017

Nowadays almost all the banks have apps, however, not all of them work as advertised. This is where the EazzyBanking app from Equity Bank differentiates itself ...

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Karl Hala has been appointed as the Ole Sereni General Manager

James WamathaiSeptember 18, 2017

Ole Sereni has a new General Manager in Karl Hala. He replaces long serving GM Ghulam Samdani. Hala has spent the last 35 years at InterContinental Hotel Gr...

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Ghana`s Coach is Happy to Defeat Gambia in WAFU Cup 2017

Staff WriterSeptember 18, 2017

Maxwell Konadu, Ghana`s coach, told about his unbelievable happiness at beating Gambia in 2017 WAFU Cup of Nations opener, which took place in Elmina. The ga...

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Tuskys to take over the management of Nakumatt the troubled supermarket chain

Richard MureithiSeptember 18, 2017

In a last minute deal to save the troubled retailer, Tuskys has reportedly reached an agreement with Nakumatt to take over its management. The two chains will h...

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New termini for matatus as they are banned accessing the CBD

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 16, 2017

Governor Mike Sonko has announced that from 20th September, matatus will no longer enter the CBD. The move is aimed at easing congestion in town. These will be ...

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General Electric & SHOFCO launch maternal healthcare project in Kibera

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 15, 2017

General Electric and charity Shining Hope for Communities Organization (SHOFCO), today announced a new maternal and infant care initiative aimed at increasing a...

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How Equity’s EazzyBanking App is making banking that much easier

Richard MureithiSeptember 14, 2017

When Equity Bank launched the EazzyBanking platform last year, many people didn’t pay much attention. This is because we are mostly creatures of habit and prefe...

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Live sports betting at Kenya

Staff WriterSeptember 13, 2017

Many people can now enjoy live sports betting at Kenya. Kenya in general has managed to make a lot of progress with the creation of international companies toda...

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OLX introduces ‘Sell-it-For-Me’ feature that makes it easier to buy & sell cars

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 12, 2017

Last week, OLX held a meet and greet at Bishop Magua Center along Ngong Rd. The purpose of the meet and greet was to acquaint users with some of the new feature...

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Kenya’s Elias Mungora’s painting was featured in Insecure Sn 2 finale

James WamathaiSeptember 11, 2017

Work by Kenyan painter Elias Mungora has been featured in the HBO TV series Insecure. The painting was featured in the Season 2 finale of the popular TV series ...

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Richard Kimenyi is the new General Manager for Hemingways Nairobi

James WamathaiSeptember 11, 2017

Richard Kimenyi has been appointed as the new General Manager for Hemingways Nairobi. He was previously in charge of the The Fairmont Mt. Kenya Safari Club and ...

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Predrag Amidzic appointed as the MD for Pernod Ricard Kenya & East Africa

Staff WriterSeptember 11, 2017

Predrag Amidzic has been appointed as the new Managing Director for Pernod Ricard Kenya & East Africa. He replaces Denis Ochanine who previously held the po...

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Predrag Amidzic is the new Pernod Ricard MD for Kenya & East Africa

James WamathaiSeptember 11, 2017

Predrag Amidzic has been appointed as the new Managing Director for Pernod Ricard Kenya & East Africa. He replaces Denis Ochanine who previously held the positi...

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New appointments at Simba Corp; Dinesh Kotecha is the new CEO

James WamathaiSeptember 11, 2017

Simba Corp has made new appointments to its work force. Dinesh Kotecha has been appointed as the new Group CEO. He replaces Adil Popat, who becomes the new Grou...

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USIU VC calls for universities to cultivate research culture at 39th graduation ceremony

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 11, 2017

United States International University‐Africa today held their 39th Commencement ceremony at the university grounds on Saturday 9th September. A total of 1385 s...

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Binge watch the complete Game of Thrones on Showmax this October

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 11, 2017

Game of thrones is probably the most popular show on that planet. Showmax, the gift that keeps on giving, has announced that the entire 7th season available for...

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How Rose Munuhe started a movement to link young people with jobs

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 11, 2017

Graduating from university usually comes with hopes of securing meaningful employment and building one's future. This is especially after all the hassle and sac...

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Mr. Robot season 3 will be available for streaming on Showmax this October

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 11, 2017

The third season of Mr. Robot premieres on Showmax first across Africa on Thursday, 12 October 2017, with fresh episodes launching weekly within 24 hours of the...

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Camp Mulla announce comeback after performance at Tekno concert

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 10, 2017

The hip hop group, Camp Mulla announced their comeback after they performed together at the Tekno Miles concert this past weekend. The group which consists o...

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New report by Saffir Africa provides crucial insights on how Kenyans travel

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 10, 2017

A recent report by Saffir Africa has shed light on the travel habits of Kenyans. The study which yielded the report, 'How Kenyans Travel' was conducted between ...

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Beatrice Elachi among 5 women elected as County Assembly speakers

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 10, 2017

These five women continue to break barriers in politics through their election as County Assembly speakers in 5 different Counties in Kenya. 1.Beatrice Elachi ...

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Agri-tech startup, iProcure receives investment from Safaricom Spark Fund

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 10, 2017

The $1 million Safaricom Spark Venture Fund announced its sixth and final investment in agri-tech startup iProcure. iProcure is an agricultural inputs supply...

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Prof Ruth Oniang’o is the winner of the prestigious Africa Food Prize 2017

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 10, 2017

Prof. Ruth Oniang'o, founder and former executive director at Rural Outreach Africa is this year's winner of the Africa Food Prize. Her non profit organization ...

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Afreximbank offers Kenyan investors a chance to become shareholders for only USD 30,000

Richard MureithiSeptember 8, 2017

In a first for African capital markets, the African Export Import Bank ( Afreximbank) has opened its shareholding to the public through the issuance of deposito...

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4 themed cocktails you should definitely try out

Staff WriterSeptember 8, 2017

Have you ever watched a TV show or movie or read a book and came across a cocktail that you just had to try out? For me, watching Mad Men made me curious about ...

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4 themed cocktails you should definitely try out

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 8, 2017

Have you ever watched a TV show or movie or read a book and came across a cocktail that you just had to try out? For me, watching Mad Men made me curious about ...

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Award winning play, Jesus Christ Superstar, is back this September

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 8, 2017

The award-winning Broadway musical, Jesus Christ Super Star is back on 14th September at The Kenya National Theatre. The musical play was first staged in April ...

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Sarkodie Made Furious Concert in NY to Support His 5th LP

Staff WriterSeptember 8, 2017

Sarkodie, the most decorated Ghanaian rapper of all times, has returned to the United States and Europe with the sequence of shows to support his fifth studio a...

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3 remedies that are guaranteed to get rid of that hangover ASAP

Staff WriterSeptember 7, 2017

After a night out of drinking, you wake up with a pounding headache and a queasy stomach and you promise yourself never to partake again!! A promise which is ea...

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3 remedies that are guaranteed to get rid of that hangover ASAP

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 7, 2017

After a night out of drinking, you wake up with a pounding headache and a queasy stomach and you promise yourself never to partake again!! A promise which is ea...

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The importance of using KBA’s loan calculator when shopping for a loan

Samson NderiSeptember 7, 2017

We all need a helping hand once in a while, however, it is not wise to take out a loan without getting proper information about the monthly repayments. It is al...

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How to apply for a Kenyan passport

James WamathaiSeptember 6, 2017

The process of getting a Kenyan passport can be simple or it can be a crash course in the workings of the Kenyan immigration bureaucracy. If you’d like the proc...

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Political analyst, Nerima Wako’s take on the 2017 general election

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 6, 2017

  Nerima Wako is a political analyst and executive director of Siasa Place. I interviewed her to seek her opinion on the recent election in terms of how...

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Huawei launches the Y5 2017, Y7 Prime & Y3 2017 in Kenya

James WamathaiSeptember 6, 2017

Huawei has today launched the Huawei Y5 2017, Y7 Prime & Y3 2017 phones in Kenya. The 3 phones are part of the Y series range of phones. The 3 phones wil...

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BAKE to train Kenyan lawyers on how to defend freedom of expression

Richard MureithiSeptember 5, 2017

The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) will host 2 training workshops for Kenyan lawyers where they will be trained to better understand freedom of expression...

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The Concours d’Elegance 2017 is slated for September 24

James WamathaiSeptember 5, 2017

This year's Concours d’Elegance, the biggest motoring event in Kenya, will be held on September 24th at the Ngong Racecourse. The Kenyan Concours d’Elégance ...

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