WPP today announces that it has completed the transaction to sell 60% of Kantar, its global data, research, consulting and analytics business, to Bain Capital Private Equity, with respect to approximately 90% of the Kantar business, and that the proportionate transaction proceeds have been received. Following final completion in respect of the remaining Kantar business…
Minet launches a maternity support program
Insurance Brokerage firm, Minet Kenya has launched a first of its kind maternity assistance program dubbed “Blooming moms” aimed at creating awareness on pregnancy and childcare related matters. Data from the corporate schemes Minet Kenya manages, shows Maternity as being one of the key reasons for hospital visits and therefore underpins the need to put…
2019 Safal’s Eye in the Wild contest regional winners feted
Safal Group – Africa’s largest producer of steel roofing and Provider of building solutions has unveiled the winners of the 2019 ‘Safal Eye in the Wild’ photography competition that seeks to promote sustainable conservation actions in Africa. Twenty eight year old Daniel Charles Msirikale from Tanzania, who is a freelance photographer, emerged the overall winner…
Emirates to serve 500,000 Christmas meals at 40,000 feet
The festive spirit is in full swing as Emirates prepares to serve 500,000 Christmas meals across all classes to customers travelling on select flights from December 9 to 31. In addition to a delicious festive menu, travellers can also enjoy nostalgic films and holiday treats across all cabin classes on board and on the ground….
The Art of Music Foundation celebrates 10th anniversary
The Art of Music Foundation celebrated 10 years since inception with stellar performances headlined by Polish music composer, conductor and producer JIMEK (Radzimir Debski) and top Kenyan Orchestras. The Foundation which was represented by the National Youth Orchestra of Kenya, Ghetto Classics and the Safaricom Youth Orchestra was also joined on stage by renowned Mexican…
Safaricom and Posta partner for 5 million digital PO Boxes
Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) and the Postal Corporation of Kenya have announced a partnership around the MPost service, with a goal of rolling out digital Post Office Boxes to more than 5 million additional customers across the country. Under the partnership, Safaricom customers can visit mpost.co.ke or dial *234# (*234*1*9#) and conveniently register for a Post Office Box linked…
Mars and USAID join hands to improve the economic opportunity, resilience in extended agricultural supply chains
Mars, Incorporated has formalized its partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), marking a new stage of progress in their combined work tackling global sustainability challenges and addressing the root causes of poverty. The signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizes the ongoing work between the two organizations to address…
Emirates breaks Guinnes World Record for most nationalities on an aircraft
Celebrating the unique unifying power of diversity in the UAE, the historic one-off Emirates A380 flight marking the 48th UAE National Day and the UAE Year of Tolerance has returned to Dubai International Airport. With over 540 passengers celebrating a shared sense of place and pride to call the UAE their home, the one-of-a-kind flight, unprecedented…
LG Electronics announces leadership and operational changes ahead of 2020
LG Electronics (LG) has announced that Brian Kwon, currently head of LG’s Mobile Communications and Home Entertainment companies, has been named to take the helm as Chief Executive Officer effective December 1. Other changes announced for 2020 include: Park Hyoung-sei as president of the Home Entertainment Company, new Mobile Communications Company president Morris Lee, William…
Dow celebrates leading role in advancing a Circular Economy for Africa
Dow (NYSE: DOW) celebrated the progress of its social enterprise, the Project Butterfly™ initiative, in Nairobi, Kenya, by bringing together the local community, entrepreneurs, school children, government agencies and NGOs, working collectively to address the urgent environmental challenge surrounding plastics waste in Africa. The event is the latest in a series of activities Dow has…
Emirates reinvents its inflight retail offering with EmiratesRED
Emirates has reinvented its inflight retail offering by launching EmiratesRED. The new collection offers customers on board not only a wide selection of duty and tax free products, but also the ability to purchase unique experiences in Dubai and beyond, as well as products from Emirates Official Store. The revamped offering has been welcomed by…
LG launches round cassette to complete interior design and performance
As a leader in the HVAC industry,LG Electronics (LG) launches Round Cassette to prove its merits in spaces particularly with exposed or high ceilings. Café, restaurants, high-end department stores, and hotels with trendy interiors are candidates. According to an analysis of the most frequently used design terms in 2018 by Airbnb Plus hosts, a higher-end tier of…
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