Author: Jacktone Lawi

Thika College offers scholarship to needy students

Jacktone Lawi

By Barbra  Onkoba MIPS Institute of Professional Studies Thika, a new entrant in the region and with Branch in Mombasa has offered a full scholarship to 50 needy students to pursue business and artisan courses. Situated at South Haven, Uhuru Street next to G4S offices, the school offers Diploma, Certificates and Artisan courses to any student with a mean grade from D in certificate and diploma for above. Speaking during the orientation exercise, the school managing director and the founder Mr. George Maina said the gap in the education sector…

Thika College offers scholarship to needy students

Jacktone Lawi

By Barbra Onkoba MIPS Institute of Professional Studies Thika, a new entrant in the region and with Branch in Mombasa has offered a full scholarship to 50 needy students to pursue business and artisan courses. Situated at South Haven, Uhuru Street next to G4S offices, the school offers Diploma, Certificates and Artisan courses to any student with a mean grade from D in certificate and diploma for above. Speaking during the orientation exercise, the school managing director and the founder Mr. George Maina said the gap in the education sector…

Co-op Bank feted as Best Bank in Kenya at EMEA Finance Awards 2018 in London

Jacktone Lawi

By Barbra Onkoba The Co-operative Bank has been feted as the Best Bank in Kenya 2018 at this year’s EMEA Finance Awards. The EMEA Finance Awards are given to banks which, through their client focus and steady management, continue to increase profits, deliver credit to the retail and wholesale markets, and support local and transnational corporations do business. Also read:Xpress Money partners with Co-operative Bank to ease business operations The award gala was hosted in London, with Co-operative Bank Head of Investor Relations & Strategy James Kaburu and Co-op Bank…

CNN explores the creative side of Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp

Jacktone Lawi

Last week on Inside Africa, CNN International traveled to Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp which has become a home for more than 180,000 people fleeing war and violence. The programme learns how young people in the camp are telling their own stories through film, photography and personal productions. CNN spoke to FilmAid Kenya employee Aroji Otieno who described the artistry within camp: “The creative scene in Kakuma is very vibrant… Is mainly due to a collision of cultures coming together …. It feels like it’s an expression not only of themselves,…

KCB Introduces more borrowing options with revamped KCB-Mpesa Platform

Jacktone Lawi

KCB-MPESA customers will now enjoy more borrowing and saving options and faster transaction speeds. This follows a successful migration of the offering to a new and more robust platform, KCB Bank Kenya has said in a move that will allow KCB M-PESA users to borrow a loan, pay it back the same day and borrow again. The revamped product is part of KCB Bank digital banking proposition meant to deliver sustainable growth for the business into the future. “We are continually reimagining digital finance. There is need for us to…

Cîroc launches the first edition of the ‘Ciroc Life’ pool party.

Jacktone Lawi

  Ciroc has launched its first edition of the ‘Ciroc Life’ pool party which promises to be an unforgettable day of music and celebration. The pool party will be part of a spectacular series that will be held every other month throughout the coming year. Setting the tone for the end of year festivities, ‘Ciroc Life’ will be an affair of pure elegance, bringing together Nairobi’s celebrities and a special music act from the newly announced partner of the brand, Kagwe Mungai. The dance floor will also be ignited by leading…

6th API Summit to drive deal making in Kenya’s real estate sector

Jacktone Lawi

Panel discussion on property investment in East Africa at the 2018 East Africa Property Investment Summit.   In 2019, the 6th annual East Africa Property Investment (EAPI) Summit will facilitate a new of era of investment and development driven by market affordability said its host, Kfir Rusin. Hosted at the Radisson Blu Hotel on 10 & 11 April 2019, the EAPI Summit will provide a transaction focused and knowledge sharing environment for 500 senior delegates from more than 20 countries as they unpack the theme: Driving Affordability and Opportunity through…

Afreximbank looks to the future of African business in campaign with CNN

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The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is raising awareness about investment opportunities across the African continent through a multi-faceted campaign on CNN.  The campaign, established by CNN International Commercial (CNNIC), includes a dynamic mix of event partnership, TV and digital advertising, branded content, and editorial sponsorship. This media mix is across multiple CNN platforms in order to reach a wide range of business leaders, opinion formers and decision makers interested in doing business in Africa.    The focus of the campaign is Afreximbank’s landmark Intra-African Trade Fair – a seven-day event…

Pay Television Company introduces V.O.D to tap on the emerging market

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By Amos Mburu Star Times media has launched a new brand dedicated to providing ultimate entertainment and enriched experience for subscribers to access the company’s channels on their mobile phones. Dubbed “Star Times ON” will be compatible to the Android and iOS systems will be available for download on Google Play and Apple App Store. The APP will feature Standard Definition (SD), High Definition (HD) and Ultra High Definition (UHD) content. This will enable subscribers to access Live TV, VOD and short videos covering various content genres including news, sports,…

CNN meets deep sea fisherman Angus Paul

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On this week’s episode of African Voices, CNN International meets deep sea fisherman Angus Paul in Malindi, Kenya. During the programme, CNN learns about his passion for fishing and the upcoming Malindi International Fishing Festival. Paul’s love for fishing has been passed down from his family as he explains: “My grandfather actually started fishing here, many years ago. And my father also he worked in the fisheries department here and his love was fishing, and he’s passed it on to me and he’s passed it on to my older son Arran.”…