A celebrated CES® tradition was continued this year from LG Electronics (LG), the global leader in OLED display technology, with the LG OLED Wave, the latest exhibition welcoming visitors into the company’s massive CES booth. Constructed with an array of flexible OLED screens, the showstopping installation delivered a dramatic demonstration of LG OLED’s unrivaled picture…
M-PESA Foundation Academy launches transition programme for Form 4 leavers
The M-PESA Foundation Academy has launched an 11-month post-high school programme for its 91 Form Four leavers. The programme that will be hosted at the newly launched Uongozi Center located inside the Academy will not only give the students an opportunity to define their career and entrepreneurial choices beyond the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education…
LG electronics and Luxoft establish Webos auto joint venture at CES 2020
LG Electronics (LG) and Luxoft, a DXC Technology Company, entered into an agreement this week to jointly develop and expand the webOS Auto platform in production-ready systems. Dr. I.P. Park, president and CTO of LG, and Dmitry Loschinin, executive vice president of DXC Technology and president and CEO of Luxoft, signed the agreement yesterday in…
Emirates celebrates Veganuary by adding plant-based options to its January menus
With the rising popularity of vegan meals amongst its customers, Emirates is celebrating Veganuary on board by including an additional plant-based option on its menus for the month of January. While vegan meals can be pre-booked on all flights and classes, this is the first time Emirates is including a readily available vegan option on its menus….
Russia and Ghana launch cooperation in nuclear education
University students from three Ghanaian universities are set to benefit from nuclear education programs from Russia’s Tomsk Polytechnic University commencing this month. Upcoming Ghanaian engineers, physicists, doctors and researchers will receive world-class masters and postgraduate education in nuclear subjects in Russia. The tuition fees for the full duration of education will be funded by the…
LG 2020 ‘Ultra’ monitors great for gamers
SEOUL, Dec. 19, 2019 — LG Electronics’ new generation of Ultra monitors to be unveiled at CES® 2020 is designed to dramatically improve the user experience with superior design and cutting-edge performance. A leading innovator in the premium monitor segment, LG’s 2020 UltraFine,™ UltraGear™ and UltraWide™ models have been honored as CES Innovation Award winners. 2020 LG UltraFine Ergo…
IATA reports stable passenger demand growth in November
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for November 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 3.3% compared to the same month in 2018. This was unchanged from October’s result and below the long-term trend. Capacity (available seat kilometers or ASKs) increased by 1.8%, and load…
223 Wings to Fly Scholars Top in 2019 KCSE Results
24 Wings to Fly scholars managed to score a mean grade of A (plain) while 199 scored a mean of A- (minus) in the recently released KCSE examination results. Of the 2016 Wings to Fly cohort of 1,868 who were examined, 1,519 students managed to score a mean grade of C+ and above. This year’s…
LG’s soundbar brings premium audio experience to consumers
LG Electronics (LG) will introduce at CES 2020 an impressive lineup of soundbars featuring premium quality audio, easy connectivity, smart functionality and sleek designs that integrate perfectly with LG’s stunning TVs. LG’s new soundbar models deliver rich, true-to-life sound that captivate with their accuracy and depth. The 2020 range again leverages the company’s long-standing partnership…
This 2020, stay in the Avo-Condo – the World’s first Avocado-Shaped accommodation
If avocado has smashed its way into your heart, then get ready to guac and roll – for the first time ever, you can stay in one! In celebration of National Avocado Day on July 31, Booking.com, the digital travel leader in connecting travelers with the widest choice of unique places to stay, a range…
Emirates introduces limited offers for Kenyan holiday planners
Emirates is offering jet-setters in Kenya with special 2020 roundtrip global fares to enable them to plan early for their next adventure. For a limited time, jet-setters in Kenya can look forward to great deals to key destinations in Emirates’ global network with special Business Class and Economy Class fares. With return fares starting at…
LG’s InstaView refrigerator evolves offering glimpse into kitchens of the future
LG Electronics (LG) is set to impress visitors at CES® 2020 with two new InstaView™ smart refrigerators: LG InstaView with Craft Ice™ and the second-generation LG InstaView ThinQ.™ With thoughtful features for home entertaining and a more streamlined user experience, these groundbreaking InstaView fridges help make the primary kitchen appliance even more convenient and enjoyable. LG’s…
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