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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Reusable sanitary products are better as they preserve the environment

Lena AnyuoloJune 14, 2017

Half of the population menstruates so why aren’t we talking about the impact disposable pads and tampons have on the environment? Why aren’t we working towards ...

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Royal Murder Series re-examines the murder of Lord Erroll in Kenya

Lena AnyuoloJune 13, 2017

A new British TV Series, called Royal Murder Series, will feature the murder of Jossyln Hay aka Lord Erroll, the 22nd Earl of Erroll. The murder was infamously ...

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Franklin Korir wins a BMW in the KBL Red Dot Promotion

Lena AnyuoloJune 13, 2017

Franklin Korir from Kericho is the winner of a brand new BMW X1 valued at Kshs 4.3 million. The car was the grand prize in the just concluded 'Red Dot' promotio...

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Konnect Africa to launch a public Wi-Fi hotspot service in Kenya

Lena AnyuoloJune 13, 2017

Konnect Africa is set to launch a public Wi-Fi hotspot service in Kenya. The service will be powered by satellite broadband and will also launch in Benin, Camer...

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Carlsberg launches Danish beer Tuborg in the Kenyan market

Richard MureithiJune 13, 2017

Danish beer, Tuborg, was last week launched in the Kenyan market. Tuborg Green is a bottom-fermented lager beer. It's brewed on lager malt, a slightly roasted,...

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Carlsberg launches Danish beer Tuborg in the Kenyan market

Staff WriterJune 13, 2017

Danish beer, Tuborg, was last week launched in the Kenyan market. Tuborg Green is a bottom-fermented lager beer. It's brewed on lager malt, a slightly roasted,...

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Simba Corp has a bought a 35% stake in Hemingways

Lena AnyuoloJune 13, 2017

Simba Corp has acquired a 35% stake in Hemingways Holdings Limited. The transaction was driven by Simba's intention to grow its interests in the hospitality sec...

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Colgate-Palmolive to award Ksh. 1.25 Million in scholarships to Kenyan students

Lena AnyuoloJune 13, 2017

Colgate-Palmolive has launched a scholarship campaign that will help families across the country by easing the cost of educating their children. A total of Ksh....

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Check out this awesome Kenyan Range Rover that is made out of wood

Lena AnyuoloJune 12, 2017

Kenyans are a creative lot. It seems they can make anything out of the material they have within their reach; their only limit being their imagination. We've ha...

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How Nestle is changing the fortunes of coffee farmers in Kenya

Richard MureithiJune 12, 2017

For the longest time, the stories that we have heard of the coffee sector in Kenya have been of corruption, theft and poverty. I can relate to these stories ver...

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Zuku lays off 50 employees as it embarks on restructuring its TV business

Samson NderiJune 12, 2017

Wananchi Group Holdings owners of Zuku issued retrenchment letters to 50 of its employees on Friday. This followed the issuing of retrenchment notice to all its...

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8 Natural remedies that help relieve menstrual cramps

Lena AnyuoloJune 9, 2017

It’s that time of the month again when your womb conspires to kill you. Menstrual cramps suck. To say they make you uncomfortable would be understating it. ...

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Delamere launches new yoghurt range as it marks 90 year anniversary

Lena AnyuoloJune 9, 2017

Delamere has announced the launch of a new range of fruit yogurt as part of its strategy to double sales and increase its current market share of 67%. The ne...

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5 ways in which you can support your Muslim friends during Ramadhan

Susan MukamiJune 8, 2017

It's officially Ramadan, the holiest month of the Muslim calendar. The month long celebrations started on the Friday the 26th of May and will last till Saturday...

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Jason Derulo to feature in this year’s Coke Studio Africa

Susan MukamiJune 7, 2017

Music has always been the glue that holds people together. In all corners of the world, music is enjoyed by almost everyone despite the language or genre used. ...

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