Netflix, the world's leading streaming entertainment service, globally introduced a free plan that will now allow entertainment fans to enjoy almost all of Netflix’s content on android mobile phones, without paying a subscription fee. The rollout of the free plan kicks off today and will only be available for people within the Kenyan territory.
The free plan will allow people in Kenya to access most of Netflix’s shows and films ads-free with...
Insurance company ICEA ion has announced the appointment of Philip Lopokoiyit as the new Chief Executive Officer and Principal Officer of the company following regulatory approval.
His appointment takes effect from September 20, 2021.
In a statement, ICEA Lion Group Chairman, James Ndegwa, stated that this appointment arises from the need for Paul Muthaura to step down from office "in line...
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Chevron Brands partners with Tristar to manufacture lubricants in East Africa
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Chevron Brands International LLC (Chevron) and AFAL Manufacturing Limited(AML) have signed a license agreement encompassing the production, distribution, and marketing of CaltexTM lubricants.
With the signing of this agreement, Chevron has strengthened its growing presence in East Africa and entrusted its operations to AML as a licensee.
The products will be produced and sold in Kenya then exported to Uganda, Tanzania,...
The Safaricom Smart Grid proposal aims at helping Kenya Power to cut system losses by eight per cent.
A smart grid is an electrical grid with automation, communication and information technology systems that can monitor power flows from points of generation to points of consumption and control the power flow or curtail the load to match generation in real-time.
Safaricom says...
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Clipse.me, the new PR management platform for agencies and communicators in Africa
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Clipse.me is the first web platform that helps agencies and communication professionals in Africa to carry out their PR campaigns. An innovative and intuitive solution that allows the distribution of press releases and the selection of journalists from a database of more than 6000 African and Western media contacts. The solution also includes a monitoring tool to track press coverage.
Simplify PR...
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Attracting Investment Back into Africa: The African Energy Chamber Fully Endorses Frontier Energy’s Upcoming Africa E&P Summit
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Led by CEO Gayle Meikle, Frontier Energy Network represents one of the leading global networking companies committed to the continent’s energy transformation
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) both fully supports and endorses Frontier Energy Network at its upcoming, highly anticipated Africa E&P Summit. As a member-oriented company responsible for organizing leading summits, energy events, and networking platforms, and demonstrating...
Fresh students joining Mount Kenya University have been advised to rethink personal branding and pursue their interests as they study.
Speaking at an orientation event for joining students, MKU Vice Chancellor Prof. Deogratius Jaganyi told the students to explore various interests even as they study.
"Set goals of what you want to achieve. Identify your priority areas, figure out the most...
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JAMBOJET COMMENCES OPERATIONS TO LAMU AND UNVEILS MAGICAL KENYA BRANDED AIRCRAFT
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Regional low-cost carrier Jambojet has commenced operations to Lamu, becoming its fourth Coastal destination after Mombasa, Malindi and Ukunda.
The airline will fly from Nairobi to Lamu via Mombasa four times weekly with an introductory fare of KES. 7100 one way from Nairobi to Lamu. Mombasa to Lamu will start at KES. 4600 one way.
“Lamu County is undeniably one of...
Kenyan fintech startup Kwara has won the best pitch at the just concluded Norrsken Impact Accelerator program. The eight-week program that was held in Stockholm, Sweden saw Kwara emerge top, ahead of nineteen other startups that participated.
Cynthia Wandia, Kwara’s CEO, says “This was a truly transformative experience. We received unique insights from unicorn founders and top investors and applied them to our own...
The cover will target senior citizens from the age of 60 years. Existing members within the cover will be able to continuously renew their membership without age restrictions.
CIC Group has launched a medical cover dubbed Seniors Mediplan targeting senior citizens from the age of 60 years. While the joining age is capped at 80 years, the insured will...























