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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Chao Mbogo & Anne Cheboi among winners in the Zuri Awards 2018

James WamathaiMarch 10, 2018

The Zuri Awards 2018, took place last night, where women were recognized in different categories. Among the winners on the night included Dr. Chao Mbogo and Ann...

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10 movies & series to watch on Showmax this month

Lena AnyuoloMarch 6, 2018

If you're pining for something new to watch this month then you're in for a treat. And with the weather at the moment, it’s best to stay indoors and binge on so...

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The full list of The Asian Weekly Achievers Awards 2018 winners

James WamathaiMarch 4, 2018

The Asian Weekly Achievers Awards (TAWAA) 2018 took place last night where various Kenyan Asians were awarded for their achievements in different categories. Th...

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The 2018 Safaricom Marathon to be held on 30th June

James WamathaiMarch 1, 2018

The annual Safaricom Marathon will this year be held on Saturday 30th June 2018 in Lewa. The marathon is an initiative of Tusk Trust and the Lewa Wildlife Conse...

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Truecaller to set up its regional headquarters in Nairobi

Lena AnyuoloFebruary 28, 2018

Truecaller, a caller ID confirmation app, has announced it's plans to set up its Sub-Saharan headquarters in Nairobi.  Truecaller claims to have 50 million user...

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You can now buy apps on Google Play using M-Pesa

Lena AnyuoloFebruary 26, 2018

Safaricom has partnered with DOCOMO Digital, to give customers the option to pay for content on the Google Play Store using M-PESA. The integration, which is p...

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Vivo Energy launches Shell Rimula R6 LM 10W – 40 engine oil for trucks & buses

Richard MureithiFebruary 13, 2018

Vivo Energy Kenya last week launched the Shell Rimula R6 LM 10W – 40 a fully synthetic heavy duty diesel engine oil formulated with dynamic protection plus tech...

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Africa Nouveau Festival; a case for AfroBubblegum art

Lena AnyuoloFebruary 5, 2018

What is African art? Who is the African artist? What are African themes and who is the African artist creating for? These three questions have been wea...

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Meet Fransisca Ochieng, the perfumer with a passion for luxury skin care

Lena AnyuoloFebruary 5, 2018

Lheritier 1789 is a premier Kenyan skincare line with a unisex fragrance being it's most intriguing product. The scent features base notes of sandalwood and pat...

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Stawisha Mau Trust launched to help restore 60,000 hectares of Mau Forest

Lena AnyuoloJanuary 29, 2018

The Initiative for Sustainable Landscapes-Kenya (ISLA) has launched the Stawisha Mau Trust in an effort restore and conserve 60,000 hectares of the South West M...

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VW Polo Vivo: Great things come in small packages

mwirigiJanuary 25, 2018

Full Disclosure: I happen to have a very long relationship with DT Dobie, back from when they held the franchise for Nissan. I was in their fancy showroom in...

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Nokia 8 Review: A solid high-end smartphone

James WamathaiJanuary 12, 2018

HMD Global's foray into the high-end device with the Nokia brand began with the Nokia 8. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 proce...

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Osborne Macharia to be part of judging panel at the ADC Awards 2018

Lena AnyuoloJanuary 11, 2018

Award winning photographer, Osborne Macharia has been selected as to be part of the 30 judge team in the Art Director's Club of New York (ADC) Awards 2018. Osbo...

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A chat with Valentine Zikki, an amazing and multi-talented artist

Lena AnyuoloJanuary 8, 2018

From music to acting to writing her latest project, "City Girl" a web series that follows the lives of three millennial women as they navigate the city, Valenti...

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CEO Fridays: Bernard W. Njoroge on his entrepreneurship journey

Samson NderiJanuary 4, 2018

Bernard W. Njoroge is a commercially savvy professional with a total of over fifteen years’ experience in the telecommunications, ICT and energy sector. He ...

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BLAZE summit in Nairobi showcased very little diversity

Makena Ndung'uDecember 18, 2017

BLAZE summit went down on Saturday at Uhuru Gardens. BLAZE markets itself as a youth network. It's a mobile network that was created by Safaricom to target the ...

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Alcoholic Beverages Association launches a new responsible drinking campaign

Lena AnyuoloDecember 16, 2017

The Alcoholic Beverages Association of Kenya (ABAK) has unveiled a new campaign to promote responsible drinking, highlighting the importance of personal respons...

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Tender Care Academy integrates Dr. Franklin Covey’s ‘Leader in me’ program in its curriculum

Lena AnyuoloDecember 7, 2017

Tender Care Junior Academy becomes the first Kenyan school to sign onto the Franklin Covey’s Leader in Me process as it seeks to empower its stud...

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How high performance computers can be applied to boost environmental sustainability

Lena AnyuoloDecember 6, 2017

A HPC (high performance computer) is a computer which uses the aggregate power of a several individual computers to create a high performing system in order to ...

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How to get a full year of Showmax for only Ksh. 1,000 with M-Pesa

James WamathaiNovember 30, 2017

Did you know that Showmax adds new series and movies every week? Just this month, subscribers have been treated to the launch of Secrets and Lies, Code Black, S...

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Dahabo Abdi Galgalo wins Ksh. 10M in funding for her innovation that helps lower maternal mortality

Lena AnyuoloNovember 8, 2017

Kenyan student, Dahabo Abdi Galgalo is the winner of the Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science Award for her innovation geared towards lowering matern...

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Amazing photo series pays tribute to Mekatilili wa Menza

Lena AnyuoloOctober 24, 2017

Growing up I remember a time when I used to tie a towel around my neck and imagine I was a super hero. Usually, I'd pretend to be Batman or Wolverine or whichev...

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Nestlé celebrates International Coffee day with a visit to Nyeri coffee farms

Richard MureithiOctober 5, 2017

The International Coffee Day is a global celebration of coffee’s journey from the farm to your local shop. It is also an opportunity to honor the men and women ...

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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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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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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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19 places in Nairobi where you can hang out for under Ksh. 1,000

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 5, 2017

Now that the sun is out in Nairobi, why not take advantage of the good weather to explore some other city's sights and engage in affordable activities with your...

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Plastic bag ban looms even as NEMA fails to provide alternatives

Lena AnyuoloAugust 16, 2017

The announcement by National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) on the ban on plastic bags two weeks before its effect has left Kenyans wondering what al...

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Vivo Energy unveils community water project in Siaya County

Lena AnyuoloJuly 24, 2017

Last week, Vivo Energy Kenya unveiled a water project at Sihay Primary School in Siaya County. The primary school is located in Ugenya sub county. Neighbouring ...

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Exclusively watch the exciting historical drama, Taboo, on Showmax

Lena AnyuoloJuly 11, 2017

If you're a fan of historical drama then you better grab that TV remote because Taboo, the latest addition to Showmax is a show that you don't want to miss. ...

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Politicians are the main perpetrators of election crimes according to report

Lena AnyuoloJuly 8, 2017

In Kenya, election crimes are defined as crimes that are committed during the period of a general election or a by election. The crimes committed have to be dir...

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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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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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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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Q&A Monday: Joy Doreen Biira

James WamathaiApril 17, 2017

Joy Doreen Biira is a media personality who is currently with the Standard Group as a Business News Anchor and reporter for their TV station KTN. She hosts eco@...

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Theatre review: Jesus Christ Superstar is a must watch

Vanessa MwangiApril 15, 2017

Recently, I had the pleasure of seeing Jesus Christ Superstar, a play written by Andrew Lloyd and Time Rice, and produced by Stuart Nash, performed beautifully ...

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11 restaurants in Nairobi where you can enjoy Sunday brunch

Vanessa MwangiApril 4, 2017

There’s nothing better than enjoying a nice meal with the family after an empowering church sermon. Here are a few spots around Nairobi where you can indulge in...

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Owaahh, Magunga & Potentash among nominees announced in the BAKE Awards 2017

Richard MureithiApril 3, 2017

The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) has today announced that the voting phase of this year’s blog awards has kicked off. This year over 10,000 blogs were s...

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How companies can secure financing to invest in clean energy

Lena AnyuoloMarch 30, 2017

The second day of the Sustainable Energy Expo began with a focus on how businesses can structure renewable energy projects in order to secure financing and miti...

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Valentine Nekesa receives Ksh. 5 Million after emerging the winner of Safaricom’s Blaze BYOB Tv show

Richard MureithiMarch 29, 2017

The BLAZE BYOB Tv show concluded this past Sunday and Valentine Nekesa a part time designer and model emerged the winner. Valentine walked away with a grand pri...

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How the Ready To Work program prepares graduates for the job market

Susan MukamiMarch 24, 2017

Barclays Bank of Kenya yesterday hosted a forum of their Ready to Work program with students drawn from Strathmore University and University of Nairobi. In the ...

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