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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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How your favourite beer is packaged at the EABL plant in Ruaraka

Susan MukamiJune 5, 2017

Have you ever wondered how beer is made and packaged? Have you ever thought of how it goes from barley to that bottle of beer that you graciously open on a Frid...

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Damian Marley brought the house down at Street Fusion Concert

Lena AnyuoloJune 4, 2017

I wouldn’t call myself a huge reggae fan. The only times I've listened to it is in a matatu or back in my second year of university when I spent an entire semes...

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Heineken set to throw an UEFA Champions League Finale screening today

Richard MureithiJune 3, 2017

One thing that stands out for Kenyans is the way we watch football. It's never just a game to us, it's a series of moments that are made of pure passion for the...

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Everything you need to know about an IUD as a form of birth control

Makena Ndung'uMay 31, 2017

When it comes to long term methods, most people in Kenya only know about the implant which is inserted in the forearm and lasts for about 5 years. However, the ...

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Kenya’s garbage problem can be tackled by proper waste management

Flora MutahiMay 31, 2017

There will be 1.4 billion more people in cities around the world in the next 8 years and each person will be producing an average of 1.42kg of municipal solid w...

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Kenyan cars to have a Third License Sticker from July 1st

James WamathaiMay 30, 2017

NTSA (National Transport and Safety Authority) has introduced a Third License Sticker that will be mandatory for newly registered vehicles, both new and used, f...

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The LIVIA app makes it super easy to order medicine

Samson NderiMay 29, 2017

It is often said that the one can only be sure of two things, death and taxes. Well, I would like to add one more that is a sure thing for any mortal. Falling s...

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The online space has the ability to reduce unemployment among the youth in Kenya

Richard MureithiMay 25, 2017

The digital space in Kenya has grown to such a point that it is able to provide full time employment to those willing to put in the time and effort. Take bloggi...

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KAM launches a Technical and Vocational Education Training programme in Mombasa

Richard MureithiMay 24, 2017

Kenya Association of Manufucturers (KAM) yesterday launched a Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) programme in Mombasa. This is part of the organ...

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Kenya’s manufacturing sector needs predictable policies to thrive

Phylis WakiagaMay 22, 2017

For any economy to attract investments, it must be able to earn and maintain investor trust. Both local and foreign investors gain confidence to trade in a busi...

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The Best 7 Tricks For Academic Success In Nigeria

Staff WriterMay 22, 2017

Succeeding in your academics in Nigeria is a big deal. This is made even more important with the level of desperation for educational qualification, sometimes a...

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7 tips on how you can improve your wine drinking experience

Richard MureithiMay 19, 2017

Most people are used to walking into a liquor store or the supermarket, picking up a bottle of wine, getting home and pouring it in a glass and if you're like m...

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7 tips on how you can improve your wine drinking experience

Staff WriterMay 19, 2017

Most people are used to walking into a liquor store or the supermarket, picking up a bottle of wine, getting home and pouring it in a glass and if you're like m...

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KAM launches program to increase participation of Kenyan women in manufacturing

Lena AnyuoloMay 18, 2017

Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) yesterday launched the first ever Women in Manufacturing Programme in Kenya. The programme is a mentorship and networki...

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Fancy working as a brand ambassador? Jack Daniels has a job for you

Susan MukamiMay 18, 2017

The role of an ambassador is one that comes with an imperative knowledge, passion and hours of service to a certain brand. From traveling, to cocktail-making an...

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Safaricom to sponsor Henry Wanyoike’s “Hope for the Future” race as part of its Athletics Series

Richard MureithiMay 18, 2017

Safaricom yesterday officially launched the 5th edition of the Safaricom Athletics Series. The athletics series features a line up of nine long distance races a...

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Jack Daniels is on the hunt for a Kenyan Brand Ambassador

Richard MureithiMay 17, 2017

The role of an ambassador is one that comes with an imperative knowledge, passion and hours of service to a certain brand. From traveling, to cocktail-making an...

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An interview with Fred Otieno Head of Innovations at EABL

Richard MureithiMay 17, 2017

1. Who is Fred Otieno? I am the Head of Innovations at East Africa Breweries Ltd (EABL). I lead the team that is responsible for launching new brands and nurtur...

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An interview with Fred Otieno Head of Innovations at EABL

Staff WriterMay 17, 2017

1. Who is Fred Otieno? I am the Head of Innovations at East Africa Breweries Ltd (EABL). I lead the team that is responsible for launching new brands and nurtur...

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Guiness to reward loyal consumers through ‘Top the Table’ promotion

Staff WriterMay 16, 2017

  Kenya’s leading beer stout beer Guinness, has unveiled a national Consumer promotion dubbed “Top the Table” to reward loyal consumers of the brand. The...

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Vodafone to transfer its shares in Safaricom to South Africa’s Vodacom

Richard MureithiMay 15, 2017

Safaricom has today announced that Vodafone Group has proposed to transfer its interest in the telco to South Africa based Vodacom  which is its African subsidi...

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Caroline Mutoko to sponsor a young Kenyan to attend the One Young World Summit in Colombia

James WamathaiMay 10, 2017

Caroline Mutoko has launched an initiative dubbed the Caroline Mutoko Leadership Award that will sponsor a young Kenyan to attend the One Young World Summit 201...

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Safaricom takes on Visa and Mastercard with NFC enabled M-Pesa card

Richard MureithiMay 10, 2017

Safaricom has today launched  a new payment proposition called Mpesa 1 Tap. M-pesa 1 Tap reduces the number of  steps a customer requires to make Lipa Na M-pesa...

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Promoting labour-intensive industries in Kenya will create more jobs

Phylis WakiagaMay 10, 2017

What does it mean to have a country whose citizens are happy? According to the World Happiness Report 2017 released in March this year, ‘happiness is conside...

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Growth in M-Pesa & data revenues drives Safaricom’s net profit to Ksh. 48.4B

Richard MureithiMay 10, 2017

Safaricom has today announced their results for the year ended 31st March 2017 and as usual they have not disappointed having posted a net income of Ksh. 48.4 B...

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Brookside launches Fruitness premium yoghurt

James WamathaiMay 6, 2017

Brookside Dairy has launched a new range of premium yoghurt called Fruitness. Fruitness Yoghurt contains real fruit and does not have preservatives and arti...

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Too Early For Birds is a reincarnation of Kenya’s rich history

Susan MukamiMay 5, 2017

On the 17th May 2017, some of Kenyans greatest performing artists will freeze history, examine it and serve it on a beautiful platter on the stage of the Kenya ...

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We need to stop blaming the Kenyan middle class for failures in our society

Vincent MatindeMay 4, 2017

It is official. It is now fashionable to blame everything wrong with our society on the middle class populace in Nairobi. You have heard it before: They don'...

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