LG Electronics (LG) is signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems, a global leader of automated pedestrian, industrial and residential doors and service, for the development of transparent OLED automatic doors. The innovative, first-of-its-kind customer experience solution will be unveiled this week with specialized commercial applications in mind. The new product…
Beyoncé and Peloton team up for unprecedented partnership
Peloton (NASDAQ:PTON), the world’s leading interactive fitness platform, and GRAMMY® Award-winning global entertainer and entrepreneur, Beyoncé, has announced a broad, multi-year partnership rooted in the celebration of music — a central component of the Peloton class experience — and pro-social initiatives. The launch of the collaboration with Beyoncé, the most requested artist by Peloton’s global…
Dr. Nutrition 360 steps into the role of the sandman
Sleep is an essential function for everyone. Young and old, rich and poor, employers and employees, everyone partakes in slumberous rest on a regular basis. However, the quality and quantity of that rest can often vary — dramatically. The quantity aspect of sleep is fairly straightforward. Most experts recommend something in the vicinity of seven…
Get to do more laundry with LG
One of the basic needs of humanity is clothing. All and sundry put on a variety of clothes that afterward pile up into a laundry basket or a heap of dirty clothes. This can be stressful at times especially amidst the pressures of life such as job deadlines that demand our time and attention. LG…
Emirates clinches three gongs at the World Travel Awards
Emirates has been named as the World’s Leading Airline in three major categories at the World Travel Awards 2020: World’s Leading Economy Class, Airline Rewards Programme and Airline Lounge – Business Class. Earlier this month, Emirates also took home four regional World Travel Awards for the Middle East’s Leading Airline Brand; Middle East’s Leading Airline…
Rubis Energy Kenya partners with boda boda operators
RUBiS Energy Kenya has partnered with the Boda Boda Safety Association of Kenya (BSAK) to provide its members with access quality to fuel, liquefied petroleum gas and lubricants at discounted prices. The partnership between RUBIS Energy Kenya and BSAK will see members enjoy discounts for every litre of super petrol, diesel and kerosene they purchase…
LG unveils e-showroom
LG Electronics has launched its first e-showroom to offer consumers the convenience to browse and purchase home electronics and appliances. The LG eShowroom comes at a time when more Kenyans continue to adopt online shopping with over 73% of them considering e-shopping as a better way to find value for money since the start of…
Emirates offers expanded, multi-risk travel insurance coverage
Emirates customers can now plan their travels and fly with even greater assurance and peace of mind, with the airline’s latest industry-first initiative to provide expanded, multi-risk travel cover on top of its current COVID-19 cover. Provided by Emirates at no additional cost to its customers, and provided by AIG Travel, this cover is the first of its…
MTV Africa Music Awards – MAMA – unveiled
MTV Africa and MTV Base announced the return of the continental flagship award show in 2021. The Iconic MTV Base celebration, MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA), which showcases the ultimate in African culture, music, and creativity, will be held in a re-imagined virtual format in partnership with Uganda, The Pearl of Africa on February 20th 2021. The MTV…
LG and Opalnet donates wearable air purifers to frontline healthcare workers
LG Electronics in partnership with Opalnet Limited have donated wearable air purifiers worth Kshs 5 million to the Kenya Medical Association (KMA) for further distribution to medical workers at the COVID-19 frontline. The LG PuriCare™ Wearable Air Purifier utilizes two H13 HEPA filters which prevent up to 99.95 percent of harmful airborne matter such as…
Equity wins SME Bank of the Year at the Global SME Finance Awards gala
For the third consecutive year, Equity has won the 2020 SME Bank of the year – Africa Award at the Global SME Finance Awards virtual Gala. The win, in the Gold category is testament to Equity’s long-standing and consistent commitment towards supporting medium and small-scale businesses across the region, as an avenue towards transforming livelihoods,…
WorldRemit Announces Africa-focused Entrepreneurship Program in Kenya
As part of the commitment to be creating opportunities and facilitating development in Africa, WorldRemit, the global digital money transfer service, has today announced the launch of its WorldRemit Entrepreneurs Program in Kenya, as well as in Nigeria, Ghana, and Zimbabwe. Since the outbreak of Covid-19 across Africa, the continent has experienced a significant setback…