With the evolution of technology, you can virtually do everything by the press of a button. The one device that we most probably do not move without is the mobile phone and smartphones are changing…
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Esther Munyiri is a 76 year old mother of six living what I’d call her best life in the outskirts of Nairobi. Aside from putting up her own residential home with the proceeds of her…
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A little over five years ago, Uber marked its arrival in the streets of Nairobi when it launched in Kenya’s biggest city. It has since expanded to Mombasa and with over 47 million rides under…
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In 2017, Emirates introduced its sustainable blankets made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. The soft and warm blankets are made using ecoTHREAD patented technology and is available in Economy Class on all long-haul Emirates flights.…
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Blue Band which has been a well known and trusted brand in the Kenyan market for over 65 years has recently introduced 3 new products into the Kenyan market. The introduction of the new products…
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Last year, Safaricom Foundation impacted thousands of individuals and communities with the philanthropic initiative Ndoto Zetu through which Kenyans were asked to share their dreams and aspirations and the foundation would step in to see…
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The financial services industry has been at an inflection point. Regulatory requirements have been on the climb, consumers have begun expecting highly personalised experiences while security threats remain dynamic. The challenges for banks, insurers, payments…
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Despite the best efforts from different sectors, statistics for maternal and infant mortality are still too high. As per the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey and UNICEF, we’re losing at least 375 in every 100,000…
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Over the past few years, various industries have struggled to simplify the meaning of Artificial intelligence. In simple terms, Artificial intelligence (AI) is the ability of a computer program or a machine to think and…
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Microsoft has appointed Kendi Ntwiga – Nderitu as the Country Manager for its operations in Kenya. Kenya is a highly disciplined and driven IT business leader with more than 15 years of experience in the…
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The rapid integration of innovation in payments is quickly gaining global acceptance. Customers now have options on what form of payment instrument they prefer for their transactions. In Kenya, mobile money and e- wallets have…
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Julius Soitanae Leyian is a young Maasai lad whose life so far has been nothing but a perpetual struggle. You’d think you’ve had it bad but his is a story that paints a dire picture…
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