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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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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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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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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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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Applications to Chivas Venture 2018 are now open

James WamathaiSeptember 5, 2017

Chivas Regal has launched Chivas Venture 2018, a global competition that supports social enterprises that was launched in 2014. Last year, Kenyan startup Saniva...

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How Nerima Wako is helping to improve youth participation in Kenyan politics

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 5, 2017

The youth in Kenya (18-35 years) constitute the majority of citizens in this country, yet they remain marginalized politically. A look at Kenya's political scen...

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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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Omenerds is a fun & informative new Kenyan podcast you should listen to

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 1, 2017

When you listen to Omenerds podcast, the first thing that hits you is how relatable the content is, something which feels like a breath of fresh air as you stru...

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Newly acquired diesel electric cranes at Mombasa port will improve operations

Lena AnyuoloAugust 31, 2017

Kenya Ports Authority’s (KPA) equipment acquisition efforts for the Port of Mombasa got a major boost on Tuesday following the arrival of two ultra-modern diese...

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JS Khehar, first Sikh Chief Justice of India, talks fondly of Kenya as he retires

Lena AnyuoloAugust 31, 2017

Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar last week stepped down as the chief justice of India after completing his 7 month tenure which ran from January 4th - 25th August 2...

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Maza, a swahili telenovela produced by Lulu Hassan, launches on Maisha Magic East

Lena AnyuoloAugust 29, 2017

Maza, a new Swahili soap opera has launched on Maisha Magic East. The show premiered on Monday, 21st August 2017. It depicts the unfolding intrigues and drama o...

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Alexander Forbes rebrands to Zamara amid plans to expand across Africa

Richard MureithiAugust 24, 2017

Alexander Forbes East Africa Ltd, Kenya’s largest pension administrator has now re-branded to Zamara. This was done in a colorful ceremony held at the Intercont...

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Tilisi provides a permit approval package that allows businesses to build warehouses faster

Lena AnyuoloAugust 23, 2017

Tilisi Developments Ltd. has opened a fast track building route for companies keen to build their own warehouses, with a pre-approval package that is set to sav...

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Plastic bags ban will adversely affect SMEs in the absence of proper alternatives

Phylis WakiagaAugust 23, 2017

Micro, Small and Medium enterprises have a huge potential to create long lasting social value especially because their business models, products and proximity c...

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China Knows How to Intensify Relations with Nigeria

Staff WriterAugust 22, 2017

The government of the People's Republic of China wishes to strengthen its relationship with Nigerian mass-media by promoting better neutrality in projecting Chi...

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Nairobi Governor-elect Mike Sonko has already started working a week after his election

Lena AnyuoloAugust 18, 2017

It's been about a week since Nairobi residents voted in Mike Sonko to be their new governor and from his tweets online, he is already getting down to the busine...

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75 amazing Kenyan women who were elected in the 2017 elections

Lena AnyuoloAugust 17, 2017

Women who decide to join elective politics face many barriers including discrimination, gender based violence, cultural beliefs among others. However, despite a...

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Airbus BizLab launches an aerospace business accelerator challenge in Kenya

Richard MureithiAugust 17, 2017

Airbus BizLab a global aerospace business accelerator has launched the #Africa4Future initiative that targets East African startups that are innovating for the ...

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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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World Remit and National Bank of Kenya partner to make it easier for Kenyans abroad to send money back home

Lena AnyuoloAugust 16, 2017

Digital money transfer service World Remit and National Bank of Kenya (NBK) have launched a partnership  that will enable Kenyans living abroad to make instant ...

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4 interesting things that happened over the election period

Richard MureithiAugust 16, 2017

Most often than not, as Kenyans we find ourselves complaining about one thing or the other, not that we don’t have reason to but just that sometimes we tend to ...

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We should not let elections lead to a slow down in our economy

Samson NderiAugust 15, 2017

The election season has come and gone with it there have been some winners and losers. Overall, I would say that the Kenyan people have won in that despite the ...

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Host Rescue Kenya is fundraising to help those affected by post election unrest

Lena AnyuoloAugust 13, 2017

Following the unrest of the 2017 elections, many families and individuals are in need of help in affected hotspot areas. RescueBnB Kenya is a volunteer network ...

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Giving Githeriman gifts is a good thing but is it sustainable?

Lena AnyuoloAugust 12, 2017

If you've been following the events of the election online then you've witnessed #KOT uncanny ability to pivot between hashtags to seek some comic relief from t...

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Plastic bags ban policy must be clearly articulated for it to be effective

Phylis WakiagaAugust 10, 2017

The competitiveness and profitability of any business is hugely impacted by changes in market regulations and government policies. It is for this reason that co...

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It is ridiculous that SGR online ticketing is not live 2 months after launch

Lena AnyuoloAugust 4, 2017

Despite the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), making travel to and from Mombasa easier and faster, booking a ticket on the train has been as elusive as trying to ca...

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5 beautiful Kenyan women you should check out on Showmax

Lena AnyuoloAugust 3, 2017

Previously, I wrote about gorgeous Kenyan men that you can watch on Showmax, so it's only fair that we do one for the ladies. Here are some of Kenya's talented ...

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De-Mutualisation Bill Passes 2nd Reading at Senate

Staff WriterJuly 28, 2017

On Tuesday, a de-mutualisation bill passed the second reading. It may permit the re-registration of the Stock Exchange by a company limited by guarantee to a pu...

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Non-implementation of gender rule will affect women participation in elections

Richard MureithiJuly 28, 2017

Back in 31st October 2000, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1325 which focuses on women, peace and security. As per the resolution, it is ...

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5 hot Kenyan men that you need to watch on Showmax

Lena AnyuoloJuly 26, 2017

My friend has a blog and on one of her posts, she reminisces on old songs and the memories they bring back. If I was to recreate that post with TV characters fr...

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13 Kenyan women rocking natural hair that you need to follow on Instagram

Lena AnyuoloJuly 25, 2017

The natural hair movement is great. It stands for being comfortable in your own skin and appreciating the uniqueness of our hair textures. The movement falls sh...

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23 year old Sintamei Nkaitole wins Ksh. 1 million in the Sinapis business plan competition

Lena AnyuoloJuly 24, 2017

Sintamei Nkaitole, founder and CEO of Eriel Group Limited, walked away with a Ksh. 1 Million (USD 10,000) grant after emerging the winner of Sinapis  business p...

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Ford launches free service plan for its cars in Kenya

Lena AnyuoloJuly 21, 2017

Ford has today announced the launch of Ford Protect in Kenya. Ford Protect, an extended service plan, is a holistic maintenance solution that will take care of ...

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Victim in Ushahidi’s sexual harassment scandal speaks out

Lena AnyuoloJuly 21, 2017

There has been a storm brewing at Ushahidi and yesterday, the pot finally boiled over. News of the sexual harassment claims became public earlier this month but...

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Report finds women representation in boards of listed companies stands at 21%

Richard MureithiJuly 19, 2017

Yesterday the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) launched the 2017 Diversity and Inclusion report. This was a collaboration between KIM, Barclays Bank, the Nai...

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Fundi-mentals is a hilarious & erotic Kenyan comedy that you must watch

Lena AnyuoloJuly 19, 2017

Kenyan comedy can be quite lazy sometimes. If it's not playing into a tribal stereotype, it's making callous jokes about 'team light skin' vs 'dark skin'. I bec...

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How Tessy Maritim is helping to empower young people through The Arena

Lena AnyuoloJuly 17, 2017

Being an adult is a lot harder than I imagined it to be. I remember when I was growing up, I couldn't wait to have my own freedom and be in complete control of ...

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Customers in 9 Kenyan banks can send money to each other for free via mVisa

Lena AnyuoloJuly 15, 2017

Cashless payments are the future, less people prefer transacting with cash, opting instead, to pay via M-pesa or their debit or credit cards. If you're a fan of...

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5 reasons why I can’t wait for the smart driving license launch

Samson NderiJuly 12, 2017

This week I have read reports that National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is on the verge of issuing the new and improved driving licenses (DL). The dri...

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Sexual harassment of women is a cultural problem that runs deeper than we think

Makena Ndung'uJuly 11, 2017

Women are more likely to get sexually harassed in the workplace given that we are already viewed as sexual objects. We are sexualized at every instance. If a wo...

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