Kenyan blogger Silvia Njoki nominated for the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards

Mildred SakinaFebruary 15, 2016

Multi award winning fashion blogger Silvia Njoki has been nominated for the 2016 Kids Choice Award for Favourite African Fashion blogger.She has been nominated ...

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Commercial Bank of Africa increases their secondary school sponsorship programme

Richard MureithiFebruary 15, 2016

Commercial Bank of Africa has today announced an increase in their secondary school sponsorship programme from Kshs.1.2 million annually to Kshs.3.2 million. Th...

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Q&A Monday: Gathoni Kimuyu

James WamathaiFebruary 15, 2016

Gathoni Kimuyu, AKA @QueenGathoni, is a mother on of one, shoe addict, hopeless romantic, TV producer and scriptwriter. She is also a peer sex educator and a di...

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How to apply for Isuzu Mashinani youth empowerment project

Richard MureithiFebruary 10, 2016

Isuzu Mashinani is a modified 20 foot container that is fabricated by General Motors and is designed to operate as a stand alone auto spare parts shop that is 1...

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Scholarship programs for bright but needy high school students

Mildred SakinaFebruary 8, 2016

In the coming weeks of February many eager, excited and also scared students will join Form One. After traversing various shops to buy supplies, uniforms, and s...

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Q&A Monday: Magunga Williams

James WamathaiFebruary 8, 2016

Magunga Williams Oduor is a writer, Nairobi bachelor and a half toothed goon who likes to tell stories. If you want, you can find his stories curated on his cre...

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Safaricom launches 2016 Technovation challenge for high school girls

Richard MureithiFebruary 5, 2016

Safaricom’s Women in Technology (WIT) initiative has partnered with Technovation, a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring women in technology and entre...

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Tragedy for Kenya as Westgate movie is to be shot in South Africa

Mildred SakinaFebruary 3, 2016

Yet again Kenya has missed out on another opportunity to showcase not only its talent but also it’s beautiful landscape. This time around it is not just not ano...

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Q&A Monday: Jamila El-Jabry

James WamathaiFebruary 1, 2016

Jamila El-Jabry, AKA @Mombasa_Gal, is the founder of digital marketing company Muse Digital and lifeinmombasa.com. She is a professional communication specialis...

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Natural body treatments that won’t break your bank

Mildred SakinaJanuary 28, 2016

The natural movement has officially taken over.From natural hair to natural home remedies, mineral based make up to gluten and wheat free food there is just no ...

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The hidden dangers of sports betting in Kenya

Richard MureithiJanuary 28, 2016

There has been a proliferation of sports betting companies in Kenya in the recent past. The latest entrant to the game being Mcheza. Mcheza is touted as being d...

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CBK issues tough guidelines to banks in a bid to curb money laundering

Richard MureithiJanuary 21, 2016

In the past Kenya has been fighting a losing battle with money laundering which has seen proceeds of corruption and others ills move around freely. This has bee...

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Kenya Film Board claims some Netflix content is illegal in Kenya

Medrine NyamburaJanuary 20, 2016

The entry of Netflix into Kenya has caused a stir and this time it is the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) who have a bone to pick with the on-demand inte...

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Zuku to increase their fiber Internet prices on February 15

James WamathaiJanuary 20, 2016

Zuku will from February 15 2016 increase their prices of their fiber internet, both to homes and offices. The lowest package for homes will now be Ksh. 1,799 an...

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Learn how these 8 Kenyans stay healthy and fit

Mildred SakinaJanuary 19, 2016

Many resolutions have been made for the year 2016 and featuring top of most lists is leading a healthier lifestyle. Apart from changes to your diet to get your ...

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Airtel Kenya embarks on strategic restructuring

Richard MureithiJanuary 19, 2016

Airtel Kenya in a bid to change its fortunes in the Kenyan market has embarked on strategic restructuring. This is meant to reposition the business and reinforc...

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What artists can learn from the Elani vs MCSK fiasco #ElaniSpeaks

Mildred SakinaJanuary 15, 2016

Elani are not the first group to complain about MCSK not paying them their dues. You will remember the Pitson issue last year in May when he received 4000 shill...

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Kenya Airways has a better deal on the Dar route as compared to Fastjet

Richard MureithiJanuary 15, 2016

For the longest time Kenyans have been complaining about the high prices charged by our national airline Kenya Airways. This was more so in routes where they ha...

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Here are the 10 types of Kenyans on Twitter. Which one are you?

Medrine NyamburaJanuary 15, 2016

Social media is now a pinnacle of our lives. People are even making a living from managing social media for companies. From MySpace, Facebook , Instagram , Tumb...

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ERC should have done more despite the drop in fuel prices

Medrine NyamburaJanuary 14, 2016

Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has announced new reduced prices of petroleum products which will be in force from 15th January 2016 to 14th February 2016. T...

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GM partners with NIC Bank to allow it’s customers get access to low asset finance rates

Richard MureithiJanuary 14, 2016

General Motors (GMEA) has partnered with NIC Bank to create a dedicated financial solution to the GM’s customers. This will enable them enjoy cheaper asset fina...

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National Bank customers are now able to link their accounts with Airtel Money

Richard MureithiJanuary 13, 2016

Airtel Kenya has partnered with National bank in a bid to enable their mobile banking (NatMobile) platform on Airtel.  National bank customers have been accessi...

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Reprieve for domestic violence victims in Kenya as protection law is passed

Medrine NyamburaJanuary 12, 2016

A home should be a safe haven where one runs to after a hard day in the office. It is where you go to reconnect, to get love and reassurance and appreciation fr...

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6 notable filmmakers in Kenya

Medrine NyamburaJanuary 7, 2016

The film industry has grown in leap and bounds in the last couple of years. Filmmakers in the country have taken major risks and they have paid off with rest of...

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Kenyan Twitter culture 101

Nyambura NgugiJanuary 5, 2016

There is this notion that we sell to ourselves. That Twitter is not all that, that Twitter is different from real life, that it is a separate entity all togethe...

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10 stylish young Kenyan women

Medrine NyamburaJanuary 4, 2016

It is common to hear that one should dress the way they want to be addressed. We all wish we could wake every day looking fabulous with eyebrows and make up on ...

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New year resolutions that you should consider

Medrine NyamburaJanuary 4, 2016

It is about that time of the year when we make endless promises to be better versions of ourselves. Truth is we only have enough drive to hold our end of the ba...

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10 Kenyan fashion designers to watch out for in 2016

Mildred SakinaJanuary 1, 2016

Fashion is no longer just a preserve of the rich but an essential part of all our lives. We want to not only feel good but look good too. There is a new crop of...

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Key Kenyan highlights of the year 2015

Medrine NyamburaDecember 29, 2015

This is year is finally coming to an end. It is understandable if you feel like you have lived through two years as opposed to one. We have all had our highs, l...

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How to enjoy your holidays the healthy way

Mildred SakinaDecember 29, 2015

The festive season is here with us again and as is the habit we shall find ourselves once again over indulging.We all tell ourselves that we need to live a litt...

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5 apps that every woman on the move should have

Mildred SakinaDecember 23, 2015

Technology for me is something that I really don’t take so much interest in. I generally prefer the old tried tested and trusted ways.However I have discovered ...

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Things to do in Nairobi over the christmas holidays

Medrine NyamburaDecember 21, 2015

It is Christmas again and some of us are going bananas with plans. Many are packing up to go upcountry hoping to catch up on lost time with our families back ho...

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Why you should appreciate your former teachers

Medrine NyamburaDecember 21, 2015

I did not particularly like primary school. It was too long and after a while it was clear there was no escaping. Ten years old in a boarding school in Kirinyag...

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OLX donates Ksh. 500,000 worth of breastfeeding support equipment to new mothers

Mildred SakinaDecember 18, 2015

The reality for mothers nowadays is that there is literally no time to bond with your child. The standard three month maternity leave is hardly sufficient for m...

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Wanuri Kahiu among winners of the Triggerfish Story Lab

James WamathaiDecember 16, 2015

Kenyan filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu is among 8 winners of the inaugural Triggerfish Story Lab. Wanuri Kahiu's feature film The Camel Racer, which is in collaboration ...

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Q&A with Phyllis Wakiaga, CEO KAM, on the WTO conference in Nairobi

Richard MureithiDecember 14, 2015

Phyllis Wakiaga is the CEO of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM). She was appointed CEO in July after serving as Policy Research and Advocacy Head at ...

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Immerse yourself in Kenyan art at the #PawaFestival on 20th December

Mildred SakinaDecember 11, 2015

December is here and PAWA 254 is ready to make your holiday festive with the launch of the Pawa Festival; Art in the Streets. This is the first edition of what ...

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Safaricom unveil their 2016 calendar

Medrine NyamburaDecember 11, 2015

Safaricom unveiled their 2016 Capture Kenya Calendar at a colourful Kenyan themed event at the Michael Joseph Center. The highly anticipated project saw three t...

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Safaricom launches ‘M-Tiba’ a donor healthcare cash tracking service

Richard MureithiDecember 7, 2015

Safaricom has launched a new health payment platform ‘M-Tiba’ in a bid to deepen the ability of citizens to access healthcare. The platform will deliver a mobil...

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CNN launches a money transfer service

Richard MureithiDecember 4, 2015

In a bid to diversify their revenue streams, CNN has launched CNN money transfers and CNN Learn English. The new business diversification is meant to expand upo...

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Lynk emerges as the winner of the Safaricom Appwiz challenge

Richard MureithiDecember 2, 2015

Safaricom yesterday announced the winners of the 3rd edition of the Safaricom Appwiz Challenge which kicked off in July and saw 13 finalists selected to join a ...

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ESET launches a parental control app to regulate what kids view online

Richard MureithiDecember 2, 2015

Parents everywhere are a worried lot when it comes to their children accessing the internet. The internet has a lot of good things but also bad things like porn...

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