A new report by UNAIDS, Power to the people, released ahead of World AIDS Day, shows that where people and communities living with and affected by HIV are engaged in decision-making and HIV service delivery, new infections decline and more people living with HIV gain access to treatment. When people have the power to choose, to know,…
Unilever achieves 100% renewable electricity across five continents
Unilever announced today that its factories, offices, R&D facilities, data centres, warehouses and distribution centres across five continents are now powered by 100% renewable grid electricity. As far as possible, Unilever’s transition to renewable electricity has been delivered through supporting the development of local renewable energy markets, with 38% of its grid electricity supplied through…
Revolutionze your laundromat with the latest LG washing machines
There are many things that customers look for in a laundromat. In case you did not know, a Kenyan customer is very impatient and very petty with the details. In most cases, those who take their clothes to a laundromat are ladies, therefore, they know exactly what they need with their clothes. Many laundromats prefer male customers…
Kenyans recognized at Intercontinental Social Media Competition
Three Kenyan youths were recognized by Rosatom for demonstrating how nuclear technologies can contribute in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) during a youth forum in Johannesburg, South Africa. The trio – Wafula Lukorito, Job Ogenche and Felix Kipng’etich – were feted for winning this year’s Atoms for Africa Online Competition that required African…
Nokia 6.2 now available in Kenya
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has announced the availability of Nokia 6.2 in the Kenyan market. Nokia 6.2 is the first 6 series smartphone to premiere a triple camera and PureDisplay technology. It comes in Ceramic Black and will be available from Ksh26,500. Nokia 6.2 brings always-on HDR to a new smartphone segment,…
LG introduces powerful portable air purifier
With clean air a commodity in high demand today, LG Electronics (LG) announces the world’s first filter-type portable air purifier designed for use on-the-go. With an innovate PM1.0 Sensor, the compact and cord-free LG PuriCareTM Mini helps deliver safe, clean air in the car, a baby’s nursery or even one’s office. With LG’s 4-Step Air Filtration…
Dove moves to 100% recycled plastic bottles, and plastic-free packs for its beauty bar
Dove, one of the largest beauty brands in the world, has unveiled new initiatives and impact figures to accelerate the global beauty industry’s progress to address plastic waste. As one of the biggest known reduction plans of its kind in the beauty industry, the Dove initiatives will generate an ongoing massive impact, reducing the use of virgin plastic by…
Standard Chartered Bank lends KShs 6.3bn to SMEs in 9 months
Standard Chartered Bank injected KShs 6.3 billion in direct and indirect lending to Micro, Small and Medium enterprises (SME) in 9 months to September 2019, supporting more than 8,000 such enterprises in the process, the Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kariuki Ngari has said. “This reiterates our commitment towards supporting lending to the private sector,…
Five things to consider before purchasing a washing machine
There are things that people often ignore while buying a laundry machine. If you are planning to use your laundry for commercial purposes, the quality should always be something that tops your list in things to look for. Here are some of the questions you should ALWAYS ask yourself: What brand should I go for?…
Taking up life insurance cover beneficial, Kenindia says
There are multiple reasons as to why the insurance penetration in the country is still below 3 percent. Lack of public awareness has been cited as the main reason as to way Kenyans have so far failed to take up insurance covers. A huge population have not vital insurance protection such as life insurance or…
Liquid Telecom announces direct land-based fibre link connecting East to West Africa via DRC
Leading pan-African telecoms group Liquid Telecom has launched the fastest direct land-based fibre link connecting East to West Africa. This breakthrough coast-to-coast digital corridor follows the completion of Liquid Telecom’s new high-capacity fibre link running 2,600-kilometre (km) across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This expansion connects millions of DRC citizens and thousands of businesses…
Evolved LG ThinQ™ expands and streamlines smart home management for better living
LG Electronics (LG) is introducing an enhanced ThinQ™ app to present consumers with a more enriching smart home experience. Embodying the company’s “evolve, connect and open” AI strategy, the LG ThinQ now provides more seamless management of LG smart home appliances and expanded services to customers in more than 150 countries. LG ThinQ leverages Google…
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