A pioneer of modern design and a technology trendsetter with airbags, optimised aerodynamics and deliberate weight reduction: this is what the 126 series Mercedes-Benz S-Class stood for, presented 40 years ago in September 1979 at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt am Main. Today, the luxury saloons and coupés of this series, built from 1981…
Safaricom named the FKE Employer of The Year
Safaricom has been named the 2019 Employer of the Year at the Federation of Kenya Employers’ 3rd Annual Employer of the Year Awards. The award was introduced in 2017 to promote best practices in corporate performance, people management and labor relations among employers in Kenya. “We continuously look to improve the workplace through a unique employer…
LG Signature Kitchen Suite is the AI Kitchen of the future
There are smart homes, and then there is a smart kitchen. Having devices like doorbells, security systems, air conditioners, and the TV run might be exciting, but nothing gives you the thrill like having LG’s Signature Kitchen Suite. We all love eating, delicious food for that matter, and therefore we spend most of our time…
Volvo Group and Samsung SDI enter strategic alliance for electromobility
Volvo Group and Samsung SDI have entered into a strategic alliance to develop battery packs for Volvo Group’s electric trucks. Working together with Samsung SDI, Volvo Group aims to accelerate the speed of development and strengthen the long-term capabilities and assets within electromobility, to the benefit of customers in different truck segments and markets. The…
National Bank gets new Managing Director
KCB Group Plc (KCB Group) has taken note of the appointment of Mr. Paul Russo by the Board of the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) as the new Managing Director, following an approval by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). Mr. Russo lead the integration of NBK into KCB, taking over from Wilfred Musau, the…
LG’s ThinQ AI, 5G Technology and SmartThinQTM App offers limitless opportunities
Watching movies gives you the impression that the future of technology is far-fetched, but the reality is it has arrived. LG’s Internet of Things (IoT) is not wasting any chances in ensuring that your life and home is integrated with futuristic technology. LG has introduced myriad devices that pleasantly surprise us in terms of integration…
New Nokia phones introduce class-defining experiences across segments
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announced five new Nokia phones. Two new smartphones: the Nokia 7.2, a class-defining smartphone with a powerful 48MP triple camera featuring ZEISS Optics, and the Nokia 6.2, where the breath-taking PureDisplay meets an advanced triple camera setup powered by AI experiences, all in one accessible smartphone. The company also…
Emirates Skywards loyalty programme hits 25 million members
Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme for Emirates and flydubai, has touched a new high – 25 million members. Emirates Skywards is celebrating this key milestone with exciting offers and surprises for its members, starting 12 September. This includes 25% discounts on upgrades and reward tickets on selected flights to and from Dubai, a network-wide…
LG introduces expanded 1MS ultragear IPS gaming monitors
During the IFA 2019, Europeans got the first look at LG Electronics’ (LG) expanded lineup of UltraGear™ 1 millisecond IPS NVIDIA® G-SYNC® gaming monitors designed specifically with serious gamers in mind. The latest addition to LG’s industry-leading lineup of ultra-fast IPS gaming displays were unveiled for the first time in Berlin from September 6-11 followed by commercial…
Three Kenyan firms among top 12 finalists in the MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge
Leading pan-African telecoms group Liquid Telecom announced that the Regional Finale of the MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge (IIC) will be held on 20 September 2019 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Amongst the 12 finalists, three organisations are from Kenya. Only South Africa has an equal number of firms as Kenya among the finalists. The finalists were…
Odibets launches new feature that enables bettors delete betting history
Betting firm Odibets has launched a new feature that will enable their users delete their betting history. Soccer betting fans who have had a rough start this season include Manchester United fans who’ve suffered a serious penalty curse, Tottenham with their New Castle loss can now delete their bet history from their Odibets accounts. Gamblers…
LG unveils first OLED TVs to support NVIDIA G-SYNC for big screen gaming experience
LG Electronics (LG) has joined forces with NVIDIA to make gamers’ dreams come true, adding support for NVIDIA G-SYNC® Compatibility to its stunning 2019 OLED TVs (model 65/55E9, model 77/65/55C9). LG’s newest OLED products offer blazing speed and stunning color reproduction, their superior performance and image quality validated through NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible testing to ensure a…
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