How the money raised for Westgate victims via Safaricom will be spent

James WamathaiSeptember 27, 2013

As many of you know, terrorists stormed the Westgate mall in Westlands killing and wounding many people. In response to this unfortunate situation, Safarico...

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Hotel Review: The Nairobi Hilton at a glance

Annette MumbiSeptember 19, 2013

10.30 a.m. finds me waiting for my host at the Café American, to the left of the entrance of Nairobi Hilton. There’s a distinct aroma of freshly brewed c...

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Nokia Lumia 625 is now available in Kenya

James WamathaiSeptember 17, 2013

The Nokia Lumia 625, which was launched for the East and South African market launch on 4th September Johannesburg, South Africa, is now available in Kenya ...

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Panasonic showcases its range of solutions for African businesses & governments

Staff WriterSeptember 13, 2013

Panasonic today, at its first ever Systems Solutions Exhibition in Africa, revealed a line of business solutions for regional businesses and Governments. At the...

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Tips for buying women’s office shoes

Judith KemuntoSeptember 10, 2013

Women usually have a problem when it comes to buying shoes. They love to buy shoes and they never seem to have enough of them even if their closets are overfl...

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Watch: Jana Usiku by Elani

James WamathaiSeptember 6, 2013

Elani have been in the Kenyan music scene for a while. They actually came up with the likes of SautiSol, Aziza and Dela. They have however never released an...

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Start-up of the week: Ghafla

James WamathaiAugust 28, 2013

It used to be that for one to get entertainment news in Kenya they had to wait for the Friday pullouts in newspapers (Zuqka - Nation and Pulse - Standard). ...

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Disagreement does not excuse bigotry

Mwende NgaoAugust 20, 2013

I fancy myself a champion for women. I’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating. I do not believe in equality as I think we are inherently different. Thi...

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Startup of the week – Waabeh

James WamathaiAugust 16, 2013

Waabeh Team - Jeff, Kingóri & Rimbui For lovers and creators of African music and audio content, discovering it and buying has been a problem for a whi...

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Mentorship is not just about business

Evans MuriuAugust 14, 2013

Students at Clayton's Mechanics that Evans mentors As I was growing up, I would often be asked ‘who is your mentor?’ I did not know what to say. The cri...

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Want to raise funds urgently? Use a Short Term MPESA Paybill Account

Staff WriterAugust 13, 2013

When you have a pressing need that you want to urgently raise money for, having as many channels for people to donate to is very paramount. In Kenya especia...

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OLX Social Media Awards 2013 (SOMA) – Full List Of Winners

Lulu AkakiAugust 10, 2013

The inaugural OLX Social Media Awards took place last night at a gala dinner held at Laico Regency.The awards were created as a platform to appreciate Keny...

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OLX Social Media Awards Gala To Happen Tonight At Laico Regency

Lulu AkakiAugust 9, 2013

For the first time in Kenya it pays to use Twitter and Facebook. You can tell your parents to stop nagging you about being online all the time. The inaugural So...

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Karura Forest nature trail: Serene getaway in the city

Nina MwitiAugust 6, 2013

Never in my life have I ever spent my money on anything planned or not and did not have to go through my accounts, but I recently spent a hundred bob on a c...

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Why do Kenyan bars and restaurants serve drinks in incorrect glasses?

James WamathaiAugust 6, 2013

We go out to restaurants and bars to enjoy ourselves. The level of enjoyment should ideally go up as the prices of the food and drinks at said restaurants a...

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Equity partners with Airtel on mobile money

James WamathaiJuly 30, 2013

Image via Equity Bank and Airtel Kenya have today announced a partnership that will offer mobile commerce solutions to their customers in Kenya through Airt...

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How to care for your face (women)

Judith KemuntoJuly 24, 2013

Your face is the first thing that a stranger will look at when he meets you. Most individuals consider washing the face every morning when they wake up as t...

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Victor Wanyama is indeed a fluke

Euticus MolaJuly 23, 2013

I am a big fan of the English Premier League thus it was an extra pleasure to know we shall have the first Kenya plying his trade in the league. Victor Wany...

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Is there a place for home schooling in Kenya?

Euticus MolaJuly 19, 2013

With the recent teacher's strike the issue of parenting and home schooling became a hot topic in some of the circles I found myself in. The issue of home scho...

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Of coin deficits and supermarkets

Euticus MolaJuly 17, 2013

  For quite a while, we’ve been given sweets for coins at supermarkets and not because we have 5-year olds as daughters, sons or nieces but because ...

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Watch: ‘Be your fool’ by The Villagers Band

Euticus MolaJuly 16, 2013

First of all let it be known that I am a big fan of the Villagers Band. Secondly, the first time I heard this song I could swear they were singing " I can b...

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Panasonic is set to conquer the Kenyan electronic market

James WamathaiJuly 16, 2013

Panasonic started from humble beginning beginnings in 1918 as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. It started out as a vendor of duplex lamp sockets and ...

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What to stock up on when it is cold

Euticus MolaJuly 16, 2013

It is a guarantee that it will be cold once every year. Since in Kenya we don't have to worry about snow and freezing temperatures, then those websites and maga...

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When the Kenyan foreign ministry says I don’t know

Mark KaigwaJuly 11, 2013

Amina Mohamed, Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs “You ask a question, you get your response quickly.” This is the new vision the new lady at ...

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Kenya’s problem is mismanagement not structures

Mwende NgaoJuly 11, 2013

If your fruit trees don’t bear fruit, do you uproot all the trees? I’d like to think not. Wouldn’t you try to figure out what could be contributing to t...

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How Equity Bank could have handled the ATM crisis

Staff WriterJuly 10, 2013

Equity Bank has had issues with their ATM system since last week. Apparently this was caused by an upgrade of the ATM system. It was a big problem last week...

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Equity Bank makes paypal withdrawals in Kenya possible

James WamathaiJuly 9, 2013

For the first time in Kenya, users will now be able to make withdrawals from paypal to a Kenyan bank account. This has been made possible by Equity Bank in conj...

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The impact of adverts on our thinking

Euticus MolaJuly 9, 2013

We would like to believe we are social capitalists with only a few existing in a ‘man eat man’ philosophical worldview. We think our lives a decade ago ...

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Restaurant review: Sundeck Pizzeria And Grill

Annette MumbiJuly 9, 2013

The Sundeck Pizzeria and Grill is an exquisite restaurant located at the junction of University Way and Koinange Street, inside the Nairobi Safari Club. It ...

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Nokia Asha 205 features and giveaway

Staff WriterJuly 8, 2013

For a chance to win the last Nokia Asha 205 Dual SIM phone, tell us the features of the Nokia Asha 205 that you like most. This review can assist you. Th...

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Why all guys are not perverts

Euticus MolaJuly 8, 2013

There is probably a medical reason that psychiatrists use to explain the habit of men turning every time something in a skirt that looks good passes by. Whi...

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Nokia Asha 205 Giveaway Winner – Week 3

Staff WriterJuly 6, 2013

The winner of our Nokia Asha 205 Giveaway this week is Catherine Wanjiru. A screenshot of her winning comment is below and you read it in full here. We a...

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Why women love bad boys

Lulu AkakiJuly 4, 2013

Bad Boys, the fact is, most women love them. There is that one guy who you can’t help but be attracted to despite you knowing he is bad news. You know the g...

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Is the free laptop for children project really necessary?

Rayhab WangariJuly 3, 2013

Uhuru Kenyatta made a promise that sounded great to his supporters while on the campaign trail. That he would give free laptops to primary school children i...

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Online magazine publishing: 3 things to note down

Euticus MolaJuly 1, 2013

Image via If you have decided to publish an online magazine here are some pointers that will guide in you. Options Find a publisher that fits your nee...

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Looking past the first date

Euticus MolaJuly 1, 2013

If you've been single for a while and are trying to get back into the game you will be the faced with the big prospect of a first date. That is, if you putt...

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Demystifying the sexual suffix

Euticus MolaJuly 1, 2013

Society is evolving at a rapid rate, sometimes too fast for us humans to keep up with. Some traditions are being dropped as backward and archaic and other p...

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What do you value most in life?

Euticus MolaJuly 1, 2013

Some friends recently went through a near death experience and got to a point where they were asking themselves, and those of us around, what were the most ...

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Things they don’t teach you in school

Euticus MolaJuly 1, 2013

Image via What are your thoughts on our education system? I wanted to start the first paragraph with my views about it but I'd rather leave that out for now...

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What men look for in a partner

Euticus MolaJuly 1, 2013

I had a very interesting discussion with a friend about how us, men, have lost sight on what to look for in a woman especially when seeking a partner. We ar...

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What comes after high school?

Euticus MolaJuly 1, 2013

Something interesting happens over the years that follow the clearing of high school. The excitement that marks ‘finishing’ school is always evident in ...

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Nokia Asha 205 Giveaway Winner – Week 2

Staff WriterJune 29, 2013

The winner of our Nokia Asha 205 Giveaway this week is Eric Otieno. A screenshot of his winning comment is below and you read it in full here. We are giv...

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