Airtel funded biogas plant wins regional award at the East Africa Industry Awards Ceremony

Israel MuniuAugust 29, 2015

Almost a year after commissioning the Immanuel Afrika’s (I-Afrika) biogas project in Kikuyu, Airtel has received regional recognition for the CSR Initiative of ...

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DHL introduces TC55 scanners in Kenya to enhance proof of delivery

Israel MuniuAugust 29, 2015

DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa has launched pocket-sized, all-touch computers that capitalize on the latest technological advancements and ensure customers on t...

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Safaricom tops the best managed company list in Kenya

Israel MuniuAugust 29, 2015

Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has been named the ‘Best Managed Company in Kenya’ by Euromoney Magazine. The magazine awards its Best Managed Companies ranking based on ...

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Win tickets to Safaricom Jazz Lounge with Salif Keita

Staff WriterAugust 28, 2015

The Safaricom Jazz Lounge with Salif Keita is tomorrow 29th August 2015 at the Bomas of Kenya. The tickets to the event have however sold out and no tickets are...

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Uber payment problems for old users persist in Kenya

James WamathaiAugust 27, 2015

We wrote a comprehensive article earlier in the month on Uber's entry into the Kenyan market which, as we broke down, has been anything but smooth sailing. L...

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Tribeka to host first Tusker Malt Taste of Legends experience

Staff WriterAugust 27, 2015

Tribeca will on the Friday, 28th August 2015 play host to the Tusker Malt “The Taste of Legends Experience” event. DJ Stretch will be on the decks to keep rev...

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Tribeka to host first Tusker Malt Taste of Legends experience

Staff WriterAugust 27, 2015

Tribeca will on the Friday, 28th August 2015 play host to the Tusker Malt “The Taste of Legends Experience” event. DJ Stretch will be on the decks to keep rev...

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Dj Joe Mfalme to host launch of first Tusker Lite bar In Kenya

Israel MuniuAugust 27, 2015

Spin-master extraordinaire, Dj Joe Mfalme is gearing up to bring the house down this Friday at the Crow Daddys Pub in Fedha Estate to celebrate the Tusker Lite ...

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Tribeka set to host first Tusker malt #TheTasteofLegends experience

Israel MuniuAugust 27, 2015

Tribeca will host the Tusker Malt 'The Taste of Legends Experience' event this Friday, the 28th of August 2015, in a gig that DJ Stretch is expected to keep rev...

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Kenya’s first Tusker Lite bar to be unveiled at Crow Daddy

Staff WriterAugust 27, 2015

Party people where are you at? Spin-master extraordinaire, Dj Joe Mfalme is gearing up to bring the house down this Friday at the Crow Daddys Pub in Fedha Est...

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Kenya’s first Tusker Lite bar to be unveiled at Crow Daddy

Staff WriterAugust 27, 2015

Party people where are you at? Spin-master extraordinaire, Dj Joe Mfalme is gearing up to bring the house down this Friday at the Crow Daddys Pub in Fedha Est...

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Airtel feted as the top social media brand in Kenya

Israel MuniuAugust 27, 2015

The Africa Brand Index, a listing of the most successful brands in Africa on social media, has recognized Airtel as the top Social Media Brand in Kenya. The ind...

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Salif Keita promises his fans an electric performance at Safaricom jazz

Israel MuniuAugust 27, 2015

“I’m excited about delivering a great show and speaking to each person who attends the event through my music.” These were the words of international Afro–pop, ...

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USIU- Africa Tech Republic Innovation Boot-camp commences

Israel MuniuAugust 26, 2015

In partnership with Tech Republic, the United States International University-Africa is offering Kenyan pupils aged between 12 and 19 with a platform through wh...

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Safaricom Appwiz Challenge submission deadline closes

Israel MuniuAugust 26, 2015

We broke it to you about a month ago that Safaricom had launched the 3rd edition of the Safaricom Appwiz Challenge and that they were receiving applications for...

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Peer cargo; the cheap way to import items purchased online

Richard MureithiAugust 24, 2015

Have you ever thought of purchasing a nice watch or phone that you saw on a site in the United States or United Kingdom but could not due to the high freight co...

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Africa center is offering residency programmes for African artists

Richard MureithiAugust 21, 2015

Africa Center was established in 2004 by Tanner Methvin, Ralph Freese and Adrian Enthoven in Cape Town, South Africa. It is a non-profit organization whose purp...

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Etihad Airways to reduce the cost of excess baggage

Israel MuniuAugust 21, 2015

In a move meant to provide more choice and clarity when booking flights, Abu Dhabi based Etihad Airways will implement a new fare structure from 14 September 20...

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How to impeach a President and a Governor in Kenya

Shitemi KhamadiAugust 20, 2015

Checking executive power is a fundamental right that Governors and Presidents are not immune to. However because of the nature of their work being weighty, the ...

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Kenyans can now register and use Uber without a credit card

James WamathaiAugust 20, 2015

Uber has just announced that everyone who uses Uber in Nairobi will be able to use the cash option when paying for the service. The cash option was introduced i...

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Truppr launches fitness app in Nairobi

Israel MuniuAugust 20, 2015

Truppr has extended its platform (www.truppr.com) to its users in Nairobi, for the benefits of the fitness communities in Nairobi. The social start-up provides ...

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MultiChoice Africa announces Changes to BBC Channels on DStv

Israel MuniuAugust 19, 2015

BBC Worldwide’s new global genre brand, BBC Brit, will be available from 01 September 2015 on MultiChoice Africa’s DStv platform. BBC Brit, BBC World News, BBC ...

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Samson Amenia wins Ksh 500,000 in the Africa Tech Challenge

Israel MuniuAugust 19, 2015

Egerton University’s Samson Amenia is the winner of the just concluded Mobile App Challenge held at Kenya Teachers Training College in Gigiri, Nairobi. The 22 y...

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Heineken will now be available in a 500ml bottle

Israel MuniuAugust 17, 2015

Premium beer brand Heineken has launched the 500 ML Heineken bottle into the Kenyan market for retail in bars and other outlets. Heineken launched the beer a...

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Heineken launches 500ml bottle

Staff WriterAugust 17, 2015

With a view of increasing its footprint in the regional market, Heineken last week launched the 500 ml bottle in Kenya. The new bottle aims at appealing to a ...

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A night i would rather forget

Israel MuniuAugust 17, 2015

“You have insufficient balance. Press one to red…” arghhhh! I hate that lady’s voice, whoever she is. She must get a kick out of doing this to me.  The time is ...

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Salif Keita to headline Safaricom Jazz Concert on August 29

James WamathaiAugust 17, 2015

Kenyan music fans are in for treat as one of Africa's most celebrated musicians will be in town later this month as the headline artist for the first Safaricom ...

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Culture meets art at ProKraft Africa Exhibition

Richard MureithiAugust 14, 2015

ProKraft Africa has embarked on a journey to celebrate local talent by holding its first Digital Art Gallery at their studios in Blue Violets Plaza Kilimani. Th...

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Waze vs Ma3route: Why Safaricom chose to invest in the Waze app

Richard MureithiAugust 14, 2015

The news that Safaricom was launching the Waze app in Kenya in partnership with Google was greeted with dismay by Kenyans on social media. Guys wondered why Saf...

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Tusker Malt ushers in a new look

Staff WriterAugust 14, 2015

Tusker malt fans, heads up! Kenya Breweries Limited has unveiled a new look for its premium brand Tusker Malt Lager. The new Tusker Malt pack fuses new contem...

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Tusker Malt ushers in a new look

Staff WriterAugust 14, 2015

Tusker malt fans, heads up! Kenya Breweries Limited has unveiled a new look for its premium brand Tusker Malt Lager. The new Tusker Malt pack fuses new contem...

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Afrika Handmade Symposium to showcase Kenyan designers and artisans

Israel MuniuAugust 13, 2015

Designers, artisans and generally lovers of art and craft have a reason to smile between 30 September and 16 October 2015. Yes, it might seem a tad goofy to smi...

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SEACOM celebrates anniversary by engaging in C.S.R

Israel MuniuAugust 12, 2015

SEACOM celebrated the sixth anniversary of its commercial launch by spending time with - and providing support to - local communities in the African countries w...

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Kenyan music industry receives a shot in the arm

Israel MuniuAugust 12, 2015

Kenyan music stakeholders have long been calling for an official document to guide the multi-million industry and prepare it for the next phase of growth. As a ...

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Orange Kenya launches an app developer challenge

Israel MuniuAugust 12, 2015

Kenyan startups which can demonstrate the use of existing Orange APIs (SMS, USSD and Operator billing) in their app development can now submit their app develop...

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“Uber-guzi” – Until Uber thinks local first, there’s no winning in Kenya

James WamathaiAugust 10, 2015

Uber's foray into the African continent began in South Africa in 2012 with the launch of their service in Johannesburg and later in Cape Town and Durban. There ...

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The Kenyan insurance industry recorded increased profits in 2014

Israel MuniuAugust 10, 2015

The Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI) recently released their Annual Industry Report. The industry experienced improved performance compared to previous years...

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KRU seeks to woo back Safaricom, Bamburi & KQ as sponsors

Israel MuniuAugust 7, 2015

KRU has been in the process of re-shaping the organization in order to attract its main sponsors back to the sport after they expressed concerns over accountabi...

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CA launches an online protection campaign for children

Richard MureithiAugust 7, 2015

At a ceremony held during the Kenya Primary Schools Head Teachers Association (KEPSHA) Annual Conference, ICT industry regulator, Communications Authority of Ke...

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Samsung launches the Galaxy J5 & J7 in Kenya

James WamathaiAugust 6, 2015

Samsung has today launched the Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 smartphones in the Kenya. The two are mid-range devices that are 4G enabled. Their launch comes in the wa...

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Nivi Mukherjee has been appointed as the head of BRCK Education

Israel MuniuAugust 5, 2015

Nivi Mukherjee has been appointed as the head of BRCK’s newly created division, BRCK Education. BRCK is a Nairobi-based hardware and services technology company...

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How Kejahunt is making house hunting in Kenya easier

Richard MureithiAugust 5, 2015

Kejahunt was born out of the frustration that 3 college students encountered while hunting for a house in 2013. As is the norm in Nairobi they had tried to get ...

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