5 resolutions that will make your 2014 awesome

Mwende NgaoJanuary 8, 2014

A new year is here and with that comes a chance to do better. Here are some great ways to start off your year. 1. Get healthier Health really is wealth. I...

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Safari Tales, Africa’s first storytelling app for kids

Lulu AkakiJanuary 8, 2014

Njeri Wangari, better known as Kenyan Poet has come with a great app to help keep your young one entertained while still educating them. For the last 3 year...

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An open letter to Nairobi

Murugi KagothoJanuary 8, 2014

Dear Nairobi City, I have a few things to tell you today: 1. First off, you are seriously making me a very panicky person All this chaos that you b...

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Q&A Monday: Abu Sense

Staff WriterDecember 16, 2013

Down the Mountains, into Sin City. My reign began. Hollywood will be conquered. This is what Abu Sense says when asked to introduce himself. We had a few que...

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8 fun things to do in Mombasa

ShikoDecember 11, 2013

Looking for something to do while in sunny Mombasa? Here are the 8 fun things to do in Mombasa. Hire a boat and go out to sea It is not as complicated...

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Safaricom Stadium Kasarani unveiled

Lulu AkakiDecember 6, 2013

Safaricom has once again made headway in the sports sector by unveiling the Safaricom Stadium Kasarani. Ten companies participated in a competitive biddi...

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Safaricom launches online payment service Lipa Na Mpesa Online

Lulu AkakiDecember 6, 2013

Safaricom’s flagship brand M-PESA, is set to revolutionize e-commerce in Kenya with the launch of its online payment service. Lipa Na MPESA online is a ne...

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Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2014 (AMVCA) nominees announced

James WamathaiDecember 6, 2013

The nominees for the second edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2014 were announced yesterday night at an event in Lagos State, southwest Nig...

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Elani set to launch debut album

Lulu AkakiDecember 4, 2013

The Kenyan urban Afro band extraordinaire, Elani is finally launching their anticipated debut album. After successfully dropping “Jana Usiku”, their fir...

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Re-testing drivers will not end the madness on Kenyan roads

Lulu AkakiDecember 4, 2013

Every other day, you watch news and there’s a story on a road accident. Most of them happen to be something that could have been prevented. More than 2,800 pe...

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Win a NationHela Card Loaded with Kshs. 2,000

Staff WriterNovember 28, 2013

Christmas comes early this year with NationHela. NationHela are giving Hapakenya readers a chance to win one of two NationHela cards loaded with Kshs. 2,000...

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MultiChoice Kenya launches new Explora Decoder

Lulu AkakiNovember 27, 2013

MultiChoice Kenya has marked another innovation milestone with the launch of its next-generation PVR decoder - the DStv Explora. This move will allow viewe...

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Nokia sponsors new TV show Stay

Lulu AkakiNovember 27, 2013

STAY Cast Nokia has become the first multinational phone company in Kenya to sponsor a drama series; STAY STAY, a Kenyan TV series touches on the cultural ...

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Q&A with actress and fashionista Joy Kendi

Lashaun OmindeNovember 25, 2013

Joy Kendi We all know her from the TV shows she’s been in like Changing Times, and with her sex appeal and great dressing sense it is no wonder Joy Kendi,...

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Mosaic Ltd: A one stop shop for home decor products

Lashaun OmindeNovember 25, 2013

Mosaic Ltd, Galleria. The one place we find comfort and call our safe haven is our homes. We treasure the space, decor and every piece of furniture in it. T...

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Why great sportsmen stand out

Mike NjorogeNovember 18, 2013

Men aspire. They climb mountains and conquer. And while atop those mountains, they look on beyond and see other mountains that need climbing. Some men, content ...

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Things that turn men off

Lulu AkakiNovember 17, 2013

In a relationship, there will always be something you do that will turn each other off. Women are more vocal with these issues men avoid telling women about...

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Signs he is not the man for you

Lulu AkakiNovember 17, 2013

When you first start dating, you’re excited at how he is the perfect match for you. You’re so good together and you even see yourself with the happy ever af...

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Why the socialite trend is here to stay

Lashaun OmindeNovember 16, 2013

Huddah Monroe "Have you seen Huddah's half nude photo?" "Vera is looking sexy in her new photo." We have an array of young socialite ladies that have ...

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A night out with Kenyan celebrities

Lashaun OmindeNovember 16, 2013

Kenyan Musician/Actress Avril Nyambura We all have that desire to be a celebrity with the flashy designer clothes, people recognizing you for the talent you...

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With rising cost of living are store brands the way to go?

Lashaun OmindeNovember 15, 2013

Branding is something most people take seriously when they are shopping especially the household products that are used in day to day life. Quality is importa...

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Why you should date a geek

Lulu AkakiNovember 15, 2013

I love geeks. Maybe it’s because of all the programs I watch where the smart guy is funny and adorable or maybe it’s the fact that the geeks I know in r...

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The Kenya police and their unappreciated sacrifices

Rosemary WanjiruNovember 14, 2013

A couple of years ago, I was a candidate preparing to sit for my Kenya Certificate of Secondary School. The school, Christ the King Academy, provided a foru...

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Navigating Nairobi when it is raining

Ivy NyayiekaNovember 13, 2013

Image via The Nairobi sunshine is mostly candid. You do not tell the weather by looking online- the weathermen are barely ever right. Instead, you draw the ...

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How to find your soulmate

Gloria MwanigaNovember 12, 2013

image via ‘Position yourself strategically’ ‘Look good always. You know men are visual’ ‘Start watching sports channels but first watch Stev...

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Top 5 first date ideas

Lashaun OmindeNovember 11, 2013

image via First dates can be nerve wracking especially when you don’t know your date very well. Today we look at my top 5 activities to go for on a first da...

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All Africa Business Leaders Awards set for November 8th

Lulu AkakiNovember 5, 2013

Africa's ultimate business game-changers will be named on Friday, 8 November 2013 at the Johnnie Walker Blue Label CNBC Africa All Africa Business Leaders Award...

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How technology can make you a better photographer

Anthony MugendiNovember 1, 2013

This morning, Mark Kaigwa made a comment that actually got me thinking. “Every blogger is a photographer, but not every photographer can blog”, he claim...

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Jameson picks news Brand Ambassador for Kenya

James WamathaiOctober 31, 2013

George Karanu, New Jameson Brand Manager for Kenya Popular Whiskey brand Jameson last night appointed a new brand ambassador for Kenya at an event at Aqua B...

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5 fun places to take your friends in Nairobi

Annette MumbiOctober 30, 2013

Ever had the need to celebrate or just have fun with family or friends and you’re looking to try something new? Here are some of the activities in and aroun...

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Africa’s tech geniuses showcase innovations at DEMO Africa

Lulu AkakiOctober 29, 2013

The DEMO Africa Conference, renowned for launching the most innovative technology products globally, was held on 24th and 25th October at the Safari Park ho...

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TEDx Nairobi 2013: the city rebooted

Lulu AkakiOctober 28, 2013

TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design – three areas that are collectively shaping our future. TED is an annual event where some of the world’...

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Intel launches 4th generation Intel Core series processors in Kenya

Lulu AkakiOctober 25, 2013

Intel has launched its 4th generation Intel Core processors at DEMO Africa 2013. These new processors will raise the bar on user experience by providing consume...

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Event review: The Tusker Lite Experience with Anthony Hamilton

Lulu AkakiOctober 23, 2013

Saturday October 21st saw Grammy Award winner and sensational musician Anthony Hamilton wow Kenyans at Carnivore grounds during the Tusker Lite experience. ...

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5 things that can get you friend zoned

Lulu AkakiOctober 22, 2013

The friend zone; the one thing we may all agree sucks. You bring out your best moves but that one person really only sees you as a friend. Sucks doesn’t i...

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Q&A Monday: Sauti Sol

Staff WriterOctober 21, 2013

Sauti Sol is a Kenyan afro pop group comprised of Bien-Aime Baraza, Willis Austin Chimano, Delvin Mudigi and Polycarp Otieno. Sauti Sol have steadily built t...

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Learning to be your own person

Lulu AkakiOctober 18, 2013

Learning to be your own person Have you ever been in a situation where people around you seem to change based on who they are with at the moment. When their...

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 makes its way to the Kenyan market

Lulu AkakiOctober 11, 2013

Kenya has become the second country after South Africa to host the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 launch. Samsung Electronics East Africa today released the phone into...

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Start-up of the week: Ideasafrica

Staff WriterOctober 8, 2013

Founded by Billy Odero, ideasafrica is a pan-african online platform that links start-ups to investors, venture capitalists(VC’s), mentors and coaches. It aim...

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4 things to learn before going to university

Euticus MolaOctober 7, 2013

Going through university, especially public university, in Kenya is an awesome if not lesson filled experience. It seems embedded in our society’s culture...

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Sauti Sol to headline Blankets & Wine special tribute concert

Lulu AkakiOctober 3, 2013

In remembrance of the lives lost at the Westgate Attack, Sauti Sol has partnered with the 47th edition of Blankets & Wine in a move that will see the band...

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Q&A Monday: Anita Nderu

Staff WriterSeptember 30, 2013

Anita Nderu is a curious, caring, passionate lady. A thrill seeker who loves to try new things, a dreamer who dreams of travelling all over the world, a foo...

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