There are many things that people look for while buying a new phone. One of them is how powerful the camera is. People are nowadays specific to the kind of …
Shelter Afrique has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with two Chinese construction firms, Amberton International Holdings, and Sichuan Huashi Enterprise Corporations E.A. LTD. The MOU is aimed at scaling …
eKitabu, organizer of the Digital Essay Competition and leader in delivering accessible digital content for inclusive and quality education in Kenya, today announced winners of the 8th annual Digital Essay …
Global smartphone maker OPPO is kicking off a campaign that is aimed at positioning the newly-launched OPPO Reno4 in the Kenyan market dubbed OPULENCE with Reno 4. OPPO says it …
In the final episode of Modern Explorers, a CNN series featuring the world’s most renowned adventurers, Swiss aviator Bertrand Piccard examines the role of today’s modern breed of explorers and the legacy of …
Google has today announced the rollout of the COVID layer in Google Maps, a new feature that provides critical information about COVID-19 cases. The COVID layer shows a seven-day average …
The horticulture industry in Kenya is optimistic about quick recovery as global space slowly opens after the Covid-19 disruption. Export earnings hit KSh72 billion between January and May 2020, up …
Paint manufacturer Crown Paints Kenya has invested Ksh 10 million in two new showrooms in Mombasa County as part of its strategy to create jobs for locals as it continues …
Every great smartphone is defined by the power of its battery; how long it lasts, how long it takes to charge, and its durability while the phone is in use. …
According to “The State of Access to Modern Energy Cooking Services” report four billion people around the world still lack access to clean, efficient, convenient, safe, reliable, and affordable cooking …
There are various reasons why people wash/clean their clothes. The most basic reason is for them to look clean and keep those using the look smart. But one other major …
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) the state corporation in charge of regulating the Aviation industry and providing Air Navigation Services has shared an updated list of states and territories …
Nviiri the Storyteller recently released the funky, cool, and nostalgic video for his new, single Lesotho featuring newcomer, Ray Gee. Certainly, a song for the ages, Lesotho takes us down …
After introducing the Reno4 smartphone in the Kenyan market, OPPO Kenya has opened up pre-orders for the device and the OPPO smartwatch in partnership with the e-commerce store, Jumia Kenya. …
Following the resounding success of the Africa Food Show’s Virtual Edition two months ago, Qatar Development Bank and MIE Groups have joined forces yet again to put together the virtual …
Carrefour, operated in Kenya by Majid Al Futtaim, is expanding its retail footprint across the country with the upcoming opening of three new Carrefour stores in the nation’s second-largest city, …
In December 2019, KenTrade commenced upgrading the Single Window System (Kenya TradeNet System) to enhance system productivity, avoid technological obsolescence, and improve user experience. The current system has been operational …
Standard Chartered Bank has been named as the best consumer digital bank in Kenya by Global Finance Awards. The bank also emerged Best Integrated Consumer Bank Site, Best Online Product …
The virtual expo and business matchmaking platform is being organized by the Department of Commerce of Zhejiang Province and Co-organised by Zhejiang Broad International Convention and Exhibition Co. Ltd. This virtual expo will be …
Kenya’s Kakuma camp is home to almost 200,000 refugees. In 2018, CNN met young refugees living in the camp who were using film, song, and their creative talents to tell …
Owning a washing machine is all glory and bliss until you’re hit with the confusion of selecting the right setting for your fabric. This is one thing many homeowners often …
In the recent episode of #SolFamily, Nviiri and Bensoul are stressed about getting Covid-19 tests before moving in together at Sol Generation’s HQ when the renovations are finally finished. Bensoul, …
The fastest-growing smartphone brand in the world, realme, seems to have gone all-out to supply the Kenyan market with one trendsetting product after another. The company has now officially launched …
It’s not surprising that Sauti Sol’s new documentary reality series Sol Family has been among the top ten most watched content on Showmax since it premiered in August. Created by …
As the debate about the future of the office rages on, more companies and experts now envision a hybrid future, with more time spent working remotely, yet with chances to …
Smartphone maker giant OPPO, whose footprint in Kenya is defined by smartphones with powerful cameras, is set to launch its first smartwatch in the Kenyan market. The 41mm OPPO Watch …
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has underscored the importance of the housing and construction sector in the post Covid -19 recovery plans. In a Speech read on his behalf by the …
The coming of Covid-19 has affected virtually every sector in Kenya. Thousands of businesses have shut down after it became difficult for them to remain afloat and thousands of others …
The Kenyan smartphone market seems to be headed for greater heights given the magnitude of the new products being launched in Kenya including some by the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, …
A Standard Chartered survey finds that COVID-19 is significantly impacting personal finances globally, with one-third (65% in Kenya) already earning less and more than half expecting the pandemic to further …
When you have laundry to do, what do you do? Some with “means” will look for a mama fua to do the job. Some will do it themselves. Some will …
Kenya imports about 80 percent of honey despite there being a huge potential for the country to satisfy the market with the production of quality honey. The demand for honey …
Burn Manufacturing has rolled out an offer that will see Kenyans pay 1,000 shillings less for the iconic Jikokoa that has been revolutionizing cooking and heating in Kenya. Initially, the …
What motivates Kenyans into embracing the use of technology, most specifically, the use of smartphones? Is it a passion for change? The will to want to see a better future …
MultiChoice Kenya has today hosted its first annual content showcase under the theme “A never-ending story of value.” The showcase which was hosted in Nairobi Kenya unveiled a raft of …
Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has announced Elizabeth Mbugua as the overall winner of the just concluded mobile gaming competition dubbed the MobiPlay Challenge. The 8-week challenge saw over 70,000 mobile gamers from across …
Visa, the global leader in payments, has appointed Eva Ngigi-Sarwari as its new Country Manager for Kenya. Eva will serve as the Senior Business Development Leader and Country Manager for …
With the emphasis placed on getting the country’s economy back-on-track during this Covid-19 pandemic, the availability of finance to vital sectors that keep the wheels of the economy turning, such …
Family Bank has entered into a partnership with Performeter Agribusiness Limited in a deal that will see 100,000 farmers in dairy cooperatives access to credit to finance fodder production. Through …
How many times have you tried to make a call on a certain network but there is just no coverage to facilitate the same? Well, this will soon be the …
It is Migration season, and tourism enthusiasm now revolves around the Great Wildebeest Migration, but you could choose to spend your time at the Kenyan coast and marvel at how …
Just a few days after successfully launching three amazing phones and a band in the Kenyan market, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone maker realme has hit the Kenyan ground moving with …
LG Electronics has launched its first commercial laundry Reference store in Buruburu introducing the company’s range of commercial washers and dryers in Kenya. The Reference store is designed to provide …
The Nairobi Women’s Hospital (NWH) has introduced CT-Scan services as a response to the growing demand for specialized outpatient services in the populous county. The NWH Nakuru Hyrax Branch will …
Kenya is set to host Shelter Afrique’s 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and annual housing symposium on September 15-17, 2020, marking the fourth time in recent years that Kenya is hosting …
Emirates says it has returned over US$ 1.4 billion in COVID-19 related travel refunds to date after more than 1.4 million passengers opted to cancel their flights due to Covid-19. …
Emirates has announced it will resume flights to Accra, Ghana, and Abidjan, Ivory Coast from 6 September. The addition of these two destinations takes the total number of points served …
The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) is set to convene the Africa Regional e-Conference for Leading Women in Banking and Finance from 15th to 16th October 2020. The virtual summit will …
Smartphone brand OPPO is set to unveil its latest device under the Reno Series, the Reno4 in the Kenyan market this September. The Reno4 will make it easy to capture …
On August 25, 2020, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand realme launched two more brands into the Kenyan market, bringing the total number of its trademark into the Kenyan space to …
British American Tobacco Kenya plc (BAT Kenya) has announced the appointment of Ms. Rita Kavashe, MBS, as the Chair of the Company’s Board, effective 1st September 2020. Ms. Rita replaces …
As the third most consumed staple food in the country, rice plays a huge role in Kenyans’ diets. It is prepared in diverse ways across the different cultures and communities, …
Nestlé Kenya has relaunched its popular breakfast cereal brand, Nestlé CEREVITA into the Kenyan market. Nestlé CEREVITA, which was previously available in Kenya as a corn-based cereal, is now available …
The “Stand Together” song and music video feature ten African artists from seven different countries. The musicians united for a campaign that was arranged with help from “One Campaign”, an …
I finally got an opportunity to review the much-anticipated realme C11, a new smartphone launched by the world’s fastest growing smartphone maker, realme. If you are looking for an entry-level …
A Bill that seeks to bring “through the back door” the previously proposed and rejected a merger between troubled Kenya Airways and the Kenya Airports Authority, is before Parliament. This …
Glovo, the on-demand delivery start-up, has reported an increase in deliveries and cashless payments on its platform since the onset of Covid-19 in Kenya. The Barcelona-based startup applied a raft …
There has been a lot of talks lately about nicotine pouches. What are nicotine pouches? Are they more addictive than cigarette smoking? Are the concerns being raised by a section …
Sarova Hotels and Resort has re-opened its properties around the country in a phased strategy that has been ongoing since June since hotels were shut down due to the COVID-19 …
What does our favorite boy band get to in their spare time? How did they get into music? Who are their significant others? Get exclusive answers to these and more …
The fastest-growing smartphone brand around the globe, realme, has today launched two more new models into the Kenyan market as part of the brand’s global growth and expansion strategy. The brand has introduced the realme …
Our world is changing around us at such a frantic pace that if we do not continue to grow and develop, we will soon be left behind. In the 21st …
During the week, I got an opportunity to unbox the much-talked-about realme C11, a new smartphone that just landed on the Kenyan market and already left many talking about it. …
This week on Inside Africa, CNN International revisits Mike Wamaya, a Kenyan dancer who uses his skills to help children living in Kibera, Africa’s largest urban slum. Wamaya was born …
No Kenyan actor has landed more roles in Hollywood than Edi Gathegi. From playing nomadic vampire Laurent in The Twilight Saga film series to the mutant Darwin in X Men: …
Huawei Technologies Kenya has announced the opening of the Seeds for the Future Sky program, open to all University undergraduates undertaking ICT related degrees. This will be the first time …
Following the resumption of international passenger flights, Emirates is offering Kenyan travelers the opportunity to travel to Dubai for Dubai Summer Surprises 2020 (DSS), a shopping and family entertainment festival …
Players in the insurance sector have been urged to rethink their predatory pricing strategies as it is hampering the growth of the insurance sector, ZEP-RE Chief Executive Officer Hope Murera has said. Speaking …
Kenya as over 500,000 teachers. The majority of teachers in Kenya are employed by the government through the Teachers Service Commission. The rest of the teachers are employed either by …
We are living in strange times. The evolution of technology has brought the world to a whole new level. The world is no longer a global village. It is not …
The Covid 19 pandemic has taken a toll on businesses across the world, a reality that calls for new dynamics of remaining valuable while at the same time offering assurance …
Emirates has announced the increase of its passenger services to Nairobi to daily starting 17 August. The expanded schedule will offer enhanced connectivity for Kenyan customers to Emirates’ growing destination network via Dubai. Emirates will …
Years ago, buying a TV was so simple. There were few specifications and standards to consider, unlike today. The experience has suddenly changed and although the task is daunting, it …
Kenya’s smartphone sphere continues to shift with the entry of new players bringing on board great experiences in terms of gadgets that are taking the markets by storm. The world’s …
Customers who purchase the Suzuki Vitara from Toyota Kenya are set to enjoy a full year’s supply of fuel from Total Kenya. In addition to the deal with the fuel …
Students both in primary and secondary schools are at home. The government hopes that the schools might be able to resume in January 2021. But with the way the pandemic …
Years ago, before TV became what we have come to know, what mattered the most to people was the content being broadcasted. But today, our expectations, standards, and TV watching …
Economists and leading international Tobacco Harm Reduction experts, drawn from Africa and Europe, have stated that snus and tobacco-free nicotine pouches are “at least 90% safer than smoking.” “This figure …
LG Electronics has today launched its LG ThinQ Experience Zone in Kenya, designed to let visitors experience its artificially intelligent products, at the Sarit Centre. The ThinQ Zone located in …
Ernest Agyemang Yeboah said that if the body dies, life ends! If the body is disturbed, life is disturbed. If the mind is not sound, everything least sound well to …
realme, one of the fastest-growing smartphone brands in the world has today announced its official entry into the Kenyan market as part of the brand’s global growth and expansion strategy. The company, whose operations in …
LG Electronics has unveiled a new range of artificial intelligence (AI) powered TVs, which includes Smart, LED, UHD, NanoCell, and OLED AI ThinQ models. The latest lineup of LG’s NanoCell …
Kenya’s premier supplier of home appliances and electronics Hotpoint Appliances Ltd has today opened its new and revamped flagship Sarit Centre outlet, the biggest and the only one of its …
Wakilisha Creative Enterprise (“WAKILISHA”) announced today the beginning of their adoption of a Humanistic approach to creative content aimed at raising public awareness of Covid-19, a novel virus that was …
A leading expert in tobacco harm reduction, Samrat Chowdhery, today stated that nicotine alternative products could help to wipe out the disease burden from smoking across the continent if Governments …
Members of the Kenya UK Diaspora community have sent a passionate appeal to the Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai to fast track investigation and bring to book the killers …
Nothing beats having a great TV as the portal of escapism after a long day’s work, and truth be told, the current pandemic has acted as a catalyst for many …
International electronic giant OPPO has picked Laura and Mojo as the brand ambassadors for its OPPO A92 for 12 months. The two talents will be tasked with the amplification of …
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Uganda has embraced the digitalization of the economy. In a society traditionally run by cash, people across the country have flocked to e-commerce …
Dr. Mordecai Ogada, in a long Facebook post, said that he and his family were harassed by the security officers at the OL Jogi Conservancy. He said as he drove …
Minet Kenya, the administrator of the Teacher Service Commission (TSC) Medical Scheme, has enlisted additional 32 medical service providers under the scheme, bringing the tally to over 500 unique facilities spread …
The coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the country’s economy many Kenyans are losing their jobs, shuttering their businesses, and generally creating a sense of hopelessness. Soko maize meal has launched …
Television technology is advancing exponentially and faster than we can cope. The past few years saw the introduction of various technologies including the High Dynamic Range (HDR), 4K, and 8K …
Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) customers can now access a brand new 4G-enabled smartphone by paying as low as 20 shillings daily for the devices. In a unique partnership with Google and …
HINO trucks, manufactured by HINO Motors, Ltd., and distributed by HINO Kenya, the commercial vehicle division of Toyota Kenya, have time and again proved to be the multipurpose vehicles for …
Like other facets of technology, phone charging is also evolving. From the days of pin-type chargers to the current state of fast and wireless charging, smartphone giants have been coming …
I would like to thank President Uhuru Kenyatta for intervening in the land lease renewal dispute between the County Government of Murang’a, a handful of local residents, and Del Monte …
Six out of ten Kenyans cook their food using solid fuels in inefficient traditional stoves in poorly ventilated rooms, cooking this way exposes them to health-damaging pollutants, which experts warn …
BAT Kenya has announced its half-year results for the six months ending 30th June 2020; posting gross revenue of 16.6 billion shillings, profit before tax of 3.7 billion shillings, and …
Nestlé Kenya has moved to provide a hot beverage break for frontline health workers managing COVID-19 patients by installing Nescafé vending machines at Kenyatta University Hospital and the Infectious Disease …
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