Category: Magazine

Low cost Smartphone realme C11 and realme 6 officially launched in Kenya

Larmy

The brand has introduced the realme C11 and realme 6 into the Kenyan market, barely a month after it announced its official venturing into the Kenyan market. The two additional phones come after the successful launch and rollout of realme C3 that has already taken over the Kenyan market by storm. realme, has officially 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 C11 and realme 6 into the Kenyan market, barely a month…

MAKINI SCHOOLS LAUNCHES NEW PHASE OF UPGRADED E-LEARNING OFFER

Larmy

The e-learning offer, which is available to all Preschool, Primary and High School learners, has been put together to ensure we maintain our ethos of educating the whole child and continuing to provide excellence in academics. Makini Schools this week launched phase two of a newly designed and more engaging high-quality e-learning offer that covers revision, life skills, assessments and new engaging content to keep the over 2,500 enrolled learners on track with their educational journeys. The e-learning offer, which is available to all Preschool, Primary and High School learners,…

Alexander Forbes clienteles wins big from Octagon services deal

Elves Kimutai

A new strategic partnership has been entered into under which Octagon Africa will serve Alexander Forbes multinational clients with a presence in Kenya.  This strategic partnership comes after Alexander Forbes’ review of its strategic business and operating model in March 2019, and to exit emerging markets and strategically reposition with credible partners to deliver and support their clients operating in the specific country.   Through this strategy we have a platform to work with a network of partners while maintaining the ability to deliver excellent service and solutions to our…

Google.org announces a Sh100 million grant to promote safe internet use by children

Elves Kimutai

Google.org, has announced a Sh100 million grant to promote safe internet use by children, young people and families in Africa. The organization, which is Google’s philanthropic arm, says the grant will support training by non-profit and social enterprises focusing on privacy, trust and safety in Africa. Charles Murito, Country Director for Google Kenya says the fund will be administered by a third-party partner, on behalf of Google.org. In addition to providing organizations with funds to help support the online safety efforts for children, Google is also looking at expanding programs…

KOFISI, LAUNCHES NEW OFFICE IN KAREN

Jacktone Lawi

Kofisi, provider of flexible office work space across Africa, have opened a new office site in Karen This will serve the growing market that has been witnessed in Karen while at the same time positioning itself for new clientele to meet rising demand  “As a result of population growth, and infrastructure development, affluent suburbs like Karen are evolving and a need for flexible office work space is growing.”  said Kofisi CEO Michael Aldridge. We are currently in six countries, our vision is to open in 25 cities, representing a market size…

African Voices enters new era, extends partnership with Glo

Larmy

Having just celebrated a decade on CNN International, African Voices is entering a new era in its quest to profile outstanding individuals across the continent with a new name, a new host, a new format and a renewed multi-year partnership with long-term sponsor Globacom. Experienced Nigerian TV presenter, Arit Okpo, is the new host of the show and will lead the program with a fresh direction to focus on changemakers across Africa. Okpo has an excellent track record, having produced and presented content for EbonyLife TV and hosting the web…

Minet donates Ksh500, 000 to support 2019 KECOSO games

Larmy

 Insurance brokerage firm, Minet Kenya has donated Ksh 500,000 to the Kenya Communications Sports Organization (KECOSO) to support the organization’s 2019 games.   Speaking at an event to have hand over the cheque to KECOSO secretariat, Minet Kenya Chief Executive Officer Mr. Sammy Muthui said the company was keen on supporting sports, one of the key pillars its corporate social responsibility programme, besides education and health. “While we conduct our business, we are always looking into ways of being purposeful to the communities that we serve and by supporting sports we believe we are…

Dr. James Mwangi: As a Leader, you should always have a clear turnaround strategy

Elves Kimutai

Kimutaielves@gmail.com society needs to change one perception that government is for creating businesses for the people especially the youth. That is not true. It is creative ideas that brings about business opportunities. People need to see and treat the government simply as a regulator and formulator.” Every leader faces trying times, both internally and externally. Those external factors are often the most difficult to contend with since they are outside of a leader’s control. In fact, the current business climate has generated many shared concerns among managers across the board, regardless of the industry they…

HAJI MOTORS: Your vehicle is in the best hands

Elves Kimutai

Kimutaielves@gmail.com “In anything you want to do, just know is like a baby who comes to this world completely knowing nothing but over time starts learning small by small through mistakes. So don’t fear to make mistakes but make sure you improve from the blunders you make.” People as well your clients would like to know who is Mark Okumu? An accountant by profession, and a simple businessman in Motor repair and service that is trying to create wealth in this country. Was this your dream job? Yes. Although am…

HAJI MOTORS: Your vehicle is in the best hands

Elves Kimutai

Kimutaielves@gmail.com In anything you want to do, just know is like a baby who comes to this world completely knowing nothing but over time starts learning small by small through mistakes. So don’t fear to make mistakes but make sure you improve from the blunders you make.” When equipment or your car breaks down, everything from your productivity to your bottom line is disrupted. Your team needs a quick and effective solution. Then the difficult question arises; should you try for a repair, or replace the asset outright? Replacing equipment…