Coloud Bang Speaker giveaway winner

Lulu AkakiNovember 13, 2014

Last week we announced the Coloud Bang speaker giveaway. The Coloud is a great accessory to have especially if you happen to be on Team Lumia. It comes toge...

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8 new Kenyan apps unveiled by Samsung

Lulu AkakiNovember 13, 2014

Samsung's Director, Mobile & IT, Samsung Electronics East Africa,Manoj Changarampatt listens to app developers Mercy Orangi & Sammy Karumba as they exp...

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Tujuane Plus is coming to Maisha Magic in December

Lulu AkakiNovember 13, 2014

The hosts of Tujuane Plus, Chege Malonza and Salama Jabir Tujuane, which has been causing quite a stir on social media, is set to bring Tujuane Plus to scre...

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Shock as Japanese whiskey is ranked best in the world

Staff WriterNovember 12, 2014

When you think whiskey your first thought is about Scottish whiskey. For a while now Scottish whiskey's have led the way as being the best in the world. Varieti...

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How people deal with a situationship break-up

Lokko MathekaNovember 10, 2014

If you thought the invention of zombies was the craziest thing (and I still think it is), think again. Stranger things have happened. AIDS is no longer the ...

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Royal Orchids opens its first hotel in Kenya

Lulu AkakiNovember 8, 2014

Royal Orchid Hotels Limited has unveiled its first hotel in Kenya – Hotel Royal Orchid Azure, Nairobi. The group’s entry into the Kenyan market follows ...

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Vote for your favorite nominees in the 2014 East Africa Property Awards

Lulu AkakiNovember 8, 2014

Architect Musau Kimeu Chairman of the East African Property Awards Adjudication Jury Nominees for the East Africa Property Awards have been announced. 98 su...

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Entrepreneurship is not for the faint hearted

Steve Biko WafulaNovember 8, 2014

Entrepreneurship is not for the faint hearted. I work in a small firm that does research and digital campaigns and stock market. On Friday 7th November 2...

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Share your Lumia story and win a Coloud Bang speaker

Lulu AkakiNovember 7, 2014

Microsoft recently launched the Lumia 530 in the Kenyan market. The phone gives you the perfect blend of affordability and smartphone user experience. The p...

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Accion Venture Lab invests in Kenyan start-up Umati Capital

Lulu AkakiNovember 5, 2014

Kenyan start-up Umati Capital has received investment funding form Accion. Umati Capital is a Kenya-based lending company that provides invoice discounting an...

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President Kenyatta witnesses adoption of plan to get sustainable transport transition in Africa

Lulu AkakiNovember 5, 2014

President Uhuru Kenyatta and the First Lady Mrs Margaret Kenyatta with the visitng United Nations Secretary General Ban-ki Moon and his wife Mrs Mrs Ban Soon-t...

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BIDCO among 12 finalists for 2014 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship

Lulu AkakiNovember 5, 2014

Vimal Shah, CEO, Bidco Group Bidco Oils is among the top 12 finalists named by the African Leadership Network (ALN) for the 2014 Africa Awards for Entrepren...

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A review of the pocket friendly Lumia 530

Euticus MolaNovember 4, 2014

The first time I heard about the Lumia 530 I had a fair amount of expectations. My aunt had a Lumia 520 for a year or so before she chose to "upgrade" and I...

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Alcohol related items you can buy on Olx

Staff WriterNovember 3, 2014

Olx is one of the leading ecommerce sites in Kenya. With people selling a wide range of items, from furniture to cars, we decide to look at some of the alcohol ...

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The Galaxy Note 4 is now available in Kenya

Euticus MolaOctober 31, 2014

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4, touted as the most progressive mobile device on the market, is now available in Kenya. Blending an evolved S Pen as well as super...

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The relationship between tribe and politics in Kenya

Richie MaccsOctober 31, 2014

CORD Leaders, Kalonzo Musyoka, Raila Odinga and Moses Wetangula Since independence, politics in Kenya has been characterized by the manipulation of ethnic i...

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Company Profile: East African Breweries Limited

Staff WriterOctober 31, 2014

East African Breweries Limited, commonly referred to as EABL, is a Kenya based holding company, which manufactures branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages...

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Beer Review: A taste of Africa’s Savanna

Staff WriterOctober 31, 2014

A couple of weeks back I had the chance of drinking Savanna Dry during the Sondeka Festival. Now, if you don't know Savanna Dry then you've probably heard their...

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Why Kenyan men should start shaving at home

Euticus MolaOctober 30, 2014

image via Shaving is a big part of male grooming. Gillette, a leading male grooming brand, recently did a study dubbed "Kiss and Tell" and came up with some...

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50 pictures that showcase Kenya’s amazing history

James WamathaiOctober 28, 2014

Kenya has quite an interesting past and what better way to show it off than with photographs. I have compiled some pictures from old Kenya that tell a bit of th...

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Margaret Kenyatta named UN Kenya Person of the Year 2014

Euticus MolaOctober 24, 2014

image via Beyond Zero Margaret Kenyatta, Kenya's First Lady has been channeling a lot of effort to the Beyond Zero campaign and this has not gone unrecogniz...

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8 new Kenyan blogs that you should be reading

Euticus MolaOctober 24, 2014

image via The blogging wave is in full swing in the Kenyan online space with new blogs coming up right, left and centre. With all these platforms now availa...

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SautiSol release the Sura Yako Remix

Euticus MolaOctober 24, 2014

Sautisol Just from being crowned the winners of the Best African Act at the 2014 MTV EMA, Kenyan band Sautisol have gone a step further and released the rem...

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How to date a feminist

Euticus MolaOctober 23, 2014

image via As I get to spend more and more time with feminist friends, I realize I have come to the point where I can confidently advise a brother who wants ...

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Submissions for ZIFF 2015 now open

Lulu AkakiOctober 17, 2014

The 2014 Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) has come and gone. The festival had nearly 40 filmmakers from over 12 countries and now all eyes turn t...

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Airtel reduces rates and offers free incoming calls while roaming in Rwanda

Lulu AkakiOctober 17, 2014

Airtel customers planning to use roaming services while in Rwanda are getting a treat from their service provider. The company has announced a reduction of ca...

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Call, sing and win with Airtel Trace Music Stars

Lulu AkakiOctober 17, 2014

  The chance to be a star has finally been opened up as the Airtel Trace Music stars Contest is finally in Kenya. The competition provides a platfor...

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Water.org to invest over Shs178million in Kenya and Uganda

Lulu AkakiOctober 17, 2014

Getting safe water in Kenya and Uganda is set to become easier and safer. This comes after Water.org announced plans to invest over Shs178million (US$2milli...

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Nestlé awards Kshs32 million to two Kenyan NGOs

Lulu AkakiOctober 17, 2014

Honey Care Africa winners of the 2014 Nestle CSV Prize pose for a photo with Nestle Equatorial Africa CEO Cornel Krummenacher Honey Care Africa, a Kenyan or...

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Are hangovers a good reason to legalize Marijuana?

Staff WriterOctober 17, 2014

From the title, we bet, your all wondering where this is going. What do hangovers have to do with Marijuana? Let us start from the beginning.... We all know Af...

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Zuku Fiber vs Data Bundles: Why I would pick Zuku

Lulu AkakiOctober 15, 2014

I have talked about Zuku here and here. By now you should know that I am sold on the service and I am ditching my old providers. It seems that the grass reall...

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5 things that will probably make me get married

Lokko MathekaOctober 13, 2014

Wait!!! Before you dismiss this as just another ‘marriage/man-woman-relationships’ blog post, just hold on! Just give me ten minutes and read on… fift...

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Mariam Abdullahi is the new Microsoft Mobile Devices East Africa GM

Lulu AkakiOctober 13, 2014

Bruce Howe’s reign as Microsoft Devices general manager has come to an end. This comes after Microsoft made the announcement that Mariam Abdullahi would b...

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My daughter is raising me

Staff WriterOctober 13, 2014

My daughter belongs so beautifully in my life that sometimes I think I imagined her. That I imagined her innocent stare, or her silky skin, or her bubbly ba...

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Emirates offers discounted rates on flights over the holidays

Lulu AkakiOctober 10, 2014

Kenyans travelling to Europe, Asian and the United States are in for a treat. This comes as Emirates, is now offering discounted fares on economy tickets to...

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Introducing the NIVEA in-shower body moisturiser

Lulu AkakiOctober 10, 2014

Picture this, you woke up late and have at most 15 minutes to get ready for bed. Showering and getting dressed might take up all that time or more than half...

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Sondeka Festival set for Mashujaa weekend

Euticus MolaOctober 9, 2014

For a long time Kenya's creative industry has been put on the sidelines despite its huge contribution to the economy. Society has always frown upon the crea...

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The powers that William Ruto has as acting Kenyan president

Euticus MolaOctober 6, 2014

image via It was left to see what President Uhuru Kenyatta would do after the International Criminal Court judges gave the decision for him to attend his tr...

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Voting information for Big Brother Hotshots

Lulu AkakiOctober 6, 2014

Big Brother Hotshots is finally on air and you will be bound to have favorite contestants. If you want someone in particular to stay in the house and take h...

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Kenyans off to a good start as Big Brother Hotshots kicks off

Lulu AkakiOctober 6, 2014

Housemates Samamntha Jansen from South Africa, Sheilla or Tshegofatsho Molelekwa from Botswana and Sabina Stadler from Kenya The much awaited 9th season of ...

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Etihad airways now offers in flight internet on its Boeing 777 aircraft

Lulu AkakiOctober 6, 2014

Etihad Airways has reached what some would term as a major milestone with the deployment of mobile and internet connectivity across its entire fleet of 24 B...

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KTN, NTV and Citizen TV back on Startimes

Lulu AkakiOctober 6, 2014

StarTimes has moved fast to entrench its commitment towards facilitating a smooth transition from analogue to digital television broadcasting by reinstating...

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