Executive Corner
Rugby Africa Gold Cup: Kenya change three for Zimbabwe clash
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Openside flank Elkeans Musonye and regular flyhalf Isaac Adimo return to the starting lineup after missing out on last week’s sojourn to North Africa
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, June 28, 2018/ -- The Simbas have made three changes to the side that started last weekend’s 28-24 Gold Cup win away to Morocco, in the process handing Malcolm Onsando his full...
By Stephen Nellis
Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd on Wednesday settled a seven-year patent dispute over Apple's allegations that Samsung violated its patents by "slavishly" copying the design of the iPhone.
Terms of the settlement, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, were not available.
Gadgets
Kenya Airways calls on investors to take advantage of the non-stop flights to the United States.
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Kenya Airways has called on US investors and the Kenyan business community to take advantage of the non-stop flights to New York that will link Africa, the United States and the rest of the world.
The inaugural non-stop flight is scheduled to be flagged off the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for the John F. Kennedy Airport on October...
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Cytonn gets Ksh.2.1bn funds from Taaleri investments with an aim to venture into affordable housing
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Cytonn Investments, a leading alternative investment management firm in the East African Region, with a focus on real estate, financial services, education and hospitality, has today secured an additional KES 2.1 billion in funding from their institutional partners, Taaleri of Finland. Taaleri is a financial group whose parent company Taaleri Oyj's share is listed on the stock exchange maintained...
Lifestyle
Rugby World Cup African Qualifiers: Kenya Head Coach Ian Snook pleased with Casablanca result
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The team returned to the country early Monday morning and will face Zimbabwe in their next Gold Cup
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 25, 2018/ -- Kenya Head Coach Ian Snook was a delighted man after his charges rallied from a 7-17 deficit to see off hosts Morocco 28-24 in a Rugby Africa Gold Cup encounter in Casablanca on Saturday 23 June...
Selfie Expert and Leader, OPPO Mobile has today entered into a partnership with Lipa Later, a credit offering company to allow customers to purchase OPPO devices by installment as it aims to increase the sales and set foot in the Kenyan market.
The payment plan will allow customers to enjoy a 3.5 percent interest rate on purchase of OPPO...
Gadgets
IT’S ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR INAUGURAL YOUNG SCIENTISTS KENYA NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION
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Nairobi, Monday, 25th June 2018… Final preparations are in high gear ahead of the inaugural Young Scientists Kenya (YSK) National Science and Technology Exhibition, which is set to take place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on 5th and 6th July 2018.
Young Scientists Kenya is a unique platform for young people to demonstrate their innovation and...
Lifestyle
Uganda launches new rotavirus vaccine to protect children from diarrhea
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According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 450,000 children under five years of age die each year from vaccine preventable rotavirus infections
BUIKWE, Uganda, June 26, 2018/ -- The Government of Uganda has today launched a new rotavirus vaccine to protect under five-year-old children from diarrhea. The vaccine, which will be available for free in health facilities throughout the...
The competition returns to Kampala at Kyadondo Rugby ground where Toyota Buffaloes will be hosts of the third leg of the National Rugby 7s series
KAMPALA, Uganda, June 26, 2018/ -- The Black Pirates have now backed up the Kyadondo leg of the circuit with another endurance-filled display to remain the last team standing.
The sea robbers on Saturday returned to...
Lifestyle
Freshworks Reaches $100 Million in Annual Recurring Revenue, Unveils Freshworks 360
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Momentum reflects increasing market demand for cloud-first, easy-to-use integrated customer engagement suite
Freshworks (www.Freshworks.com), a global leader in customer engagement software, today announced it has reached a revenue milestone by crossing $100 million in annual recurring revenue, led by its flagship support product Freshdesk (Customer Support Software) and continued rapid growth with its Freshservice (IT Service Management Software) and Freshsales...