Safaricom and other telcos can make more from data

Staff WriterMay 14, 2013

Image via Nowadays, a record number of Kenyans are seeking to go online. The CCK, in its latest report, estimates that there are about 16.5 million internet...

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The joys and pains of Public Service Vehicles

Annette MumbiMay 13, 2013

Image via The transport sector is a major driver of the economy and in this regard, I believe that we have a lot to thank Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) for...

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Why Kenyan telcos need to start thinking like web companies

Kageni WilsonMay 10, 2013

I am an entrepreneur in the cloud computing field. In preparation for deployment of a new product in the Kenyan market I recently set out to find local clou...

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The winners of the Kenyan Blog Awards 2013 are…

Staff WriterMay 8, 2013

The Host, NTV's Larry Madowo The Kenyan Blog Awards 2013 journey started last year when BAKE asked the public to nominate their favourite blogs into the com...

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Samsung officially launches the S4 in Kenya

Staff WriterMay 7, 2013

Samsung has this morning officially launched the Samsung Galaxy S4 in Kenya at an event at Nairobi Serena. Speaking at the launch Robert Ngeru, Samsung ...

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Electronic payment solution relaunched as Beba Pay

James WamathaiApril 30, 2013

Google's electronic transport payment solution Beba Card has been relaunched and will now be known as Beba Pay. Google has partnered with Equity Bank in la...

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You Can Now Pre-Order The Samsung Galaxy S4 In Kenya

Staff WriterApril 25, 2013

It is now possible to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S4 in Kenya from Safaricom and Airtel. Safaricom are offering the phone at Kshs. 57,999. They are all...

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Want to survive in this age? Just be a jack of all trades

James WamathaiApril 19, 2013

Image via I grew up hearing the phrase "jack of all trades, master of none" repeated left, right and center. It was ingrained in me from a young age that I ...

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Kenya finally gets its own local Twitter trends

Staff WriterApril 12, 2013

Twitter has finally given Kenya its own local Twitter trends after testing it for a while. Twitter announced this in a blog post yesterday. Other 159 locati...

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The best portable chargers for your smartphone

James WamathaiApril 10, 2013

Smartphones have made our lives easier. We are now able read on the bus, take photos, listen to music and check our email on the go. We depend on our smartphone...

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Marriage is No Holiday

Mwende NgaoMarch 28, 2013

Weka Condom Mpangoni ad There has been an uproar concerning a certain condom advert. Those against it claim it spreads immorality in the society, while thos...

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Elections 2013 – What our take away from it should be

Annette MumbiMarch 27, 2013

Well, Monday 4th came and we voted peacefully. Then we waited and waited and waited and we were still waiting at the time of the first draft of this article...

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The Changing Roles of Adverts in Society

Lulu AkakiMarch 26, 2013

A huge debate has hit the Kenya and it’s all about an advert that encourages the use of condoms in relationships. The advert in question is the ‘Weka Co...

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Insecurity: How can we help each other?

Annette MumbiMarch 22, 2013

The other day I was at a bus stop in one of those towns that are notorious for crime. It was around seven in the evening and darkness was only beginning to set ...

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Kenya might get its own local twitter trends soon

Staff WriterMarch 21, 2013

Kenya might be getting a local twitter trend soon. Twitter seems to be test driving a local twitter trend for Kenya and some Kenyan twitter users have seen glim...

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Restaurant Review: The Mug

Annette MumbiMarch 7, 2013

The Mug is an exquisite coffeehouse located in Nairobi’s CBD. The coffeehouse is on the Ground floor of Jubilee Insurance House on Kaunda Street and its c...

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Tujuane: Dating show exposes class rifts amid questions of its authenticity

Lulu AkakiMarch 5, 2013

Every Friday for the last few weeks, Kenyans have been glued to the reality show Tujuane on KTN for entertainment purposes as well as getting a few dating t...

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Where to find provisional Kenyan election results online

Staff WriterMarch 5, 2013

1. http://vote.iebc.or.ke/ (more…)...

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How to follow the Kenyan elections online [Updated]

Staff WriterMarch 4, 2013

For those that want to follow the Kenyan elections online, below are links to platforms that can help you do so. 1. IEBC real time results gadget 2. Opinion...

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Huge voter turnout in Kenyan election

Staff WriterMarch 4, 2013

Kenya is holding its first election under the new constitution today. Kenyans are choosing a president, members of parliament and senators, county governors and...

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Advice for those going out to vote #KenyaDecides

Staff WriterMarch 4, 2013

1. Wear comfortable shoes. 2. Carry a book or an ipod to keep you busy. 3. Carry water, snacks, sunglasses and sunblock if you can. 4. At the polling station...

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Reclaiming The Kenyan Narrative; A Kenyan’s Perspective on the 2013 Election

Soud HyderMarch 3, 2013

A lot has been said about the elections to be held tomorrow. From the spin machine of the two main contenders (CORD and Jubilee), to the incessant coverage eman...

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“We will open a Sales Office in Nairobi” – Q&A with Epson’s Mukesh Bector

Staff WriterFebruary 27, 2013

Electronics giant Epson has in recent months stepped up their operational presence in Kenya with the launch of new products and an offer of support services...

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Respecting the freedom of speech

Lulu AkakiFebruary 22, 2013

We live in a world where every person is aware of their fundamental rights and freedoms as a human being. In most, if not all constitutions across the world the...

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Politicizing Religion

Lulu AkakiFebruary 21, 2013

I happened to tune in to the vice-presidential debate that aired on KBC and by the time it was done I was largely disappointed and somewhat angry. Throughou...

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Politics 2013

Staff WriterFebruary 15, 2013

Kenyans love politics, and here’s a little math to prove it; the size of the crowds outside the Kenya National Archives and Nakumatt City hall is directly pro...

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The Top Mobile Operating Systems in Kenya

Staff WriterFebruary 6, 2013

Image via 1. Series 40 - 39.33% 2. Android - 28.06% 3. Symbian - 12.99% 4. Unknown - 11.15% 5. Samsung - 4.41% 6. iOS - 2.09% Source: StatCounter Gl...

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Mobile conference returns to Nairobi

Staff WriterJanuary 31, 2013

Judith Owigar addressing participants at Mobile Web East Africa 2012 The third edition of Mobile Web East Africa, a mobile conference, will be on February 1...

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Youtube channel for Kenyan elections launched

Staff WriterJanuary 31, 2013

Google has today launched a Youtube channel for the upcoming Kenyan elections. The channel will be run in collaboration with social news gathering website s...

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Something necessary – film review

Mwende NgaoJanuary 28, 2013

Something Necessary opened in cinemas on Thursday 24th January 2013 to a lot of excitement. I was at the premier that was at The Junction and you could feel...

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Kenyan Government and Nailab Launches $1.6 Million Business Incubation Program

Staff WriterJanuary 24, 2013

The Kenyan government has today launched a $1.6 million public-private sector partnership with Nailab to create a Tech Business Incubation program that supports...

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Introverts and dating

Mwende NgutiJanuary 23, 2013

Image via There is no straw heavy enough to break the camel’s back as the straw of ‘Is this a date or not?’ To those who are more forward than the res...

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Kenyan media: Where’s the follow up?

Lulu AkakiJanuary 14, 2013

Image via Did you know Rose Nasimiyu went into remission? Yes, she did. But most of us do not know this because it was not on the news. When she first came ...

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Of half baked cookies

Lulu AkakiJanuary 10, 2013

So there has been a lot of hullaballoo about some politicians and fake degrees from universities. The number of people who buy degrees in Kenya is quite hig...

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A letter to the President: Solution to the hawker problem

JemedariJanuary 8, 2013

Dear Mr. President, I have often heard our Minister for Local Government lament and cry foul saying that hawkers are a menace in our city. It is amazing th...

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Apocalyptic Kenya

Mwende NgutiDecember 21, 2012

Light bulbs, phones, television, radio, cars, and computers: once upon a time they never existed. In the last two centuries, they have not just become items of ...

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Nairobi, I’m begging you

Mwende NgutiDecember 13, 2012

“Auntie, nisaidie... naskia njaa..” The words are barely audible but it is not lost on anyone what is being asked of them. Delivered with a voice that I ...

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Lost innocence: Who is to blame

Lulu AkakiDecember 4, 2012

Innocence (Oil-Painting) - By Kelly O'neill Growing up, I had no idea what sex was about. In fact at my age I still don’t think I really do know what it i...

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Kenyan media: Drawing the line

Lulu AkakiNovember 30, 2012

Watching news has become a little depressing of late. Story after story is about death, violence and murder. I see the kind of stories given priority and wo...

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Taking it to the ballot

Mwende NgutiNovember 27, 2012

A few months ago had you asked me if I was voting, I would have shrugged and said “What’s the point? Will it even make a difference?” I would then slip in...

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Sony launches new laptops in Kenya

Mwende NgutiNovember 22, 2012

We are a generation on the move, with barely any time to even sit down for breakfast. With all the pressure and the running around, we need a brand that can not...

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Nokia launches portable solar charger in Kenya

Mwende NgutiOctober 10, 2012

By Mwende Nguti Blackouts do not necessarily equate to a dead phone; not anymore. Nokia this week announced the availability of a new portable solar charg...

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