KCB Bank Kenya Limited has opened a new branch in Kakuma Town. The branch will serve the wider North Western region, effectively bringing banking services closer to the local communities, government agencies and the various Non-Governmental Organizations in the region. The branch will offer all the bank’s products including personal loans, business loans, mortgages, and…
LG’S premium living space solutions set impresses at 2019 Innofest MEA
LG Electronics (LG) unveiled its latest lineup of premium living space solutions at InnoFest Middle East and Africa (MEA) 2019. Held in the metropolitan city of Seoul, South Korea (April 9-11), the event gave partners, retailers and media from countries across the Middle East and Africa the opportunity to experience LG’s revolutionary technologies and learn…
Business intelligence in the era of big data
Most 21st century corporate, entities struggle quite significantly with collecting, managing and deploying organizational data. Maintaining a strong grip on the overall business strategy while wading through massive hoards of information can be a tricky balance. Most companies therefore end up suffering from information overload and their insatiable thirst for groundbreaking insights impedes proper organization…
Ogilvy Africa leads African SABRE Awards
Ogilvy Africa and its clients Safaricom, Coca-Cola, Kenya Airways, UNICEF and the Government of Ghana , Kosmos Energy Limited, and Gold Fields Ghana have earned eleven 2019 SABRE Awards for Africa cementing the agency’s position as the most awarded on the continent. The firm carried the day in five categories with Chapa Dimba na Safaricom…
LG’s rollable OLED TV highlights bold installation at Milan design week
In a unique partnership highlighting the intersection of technology and spatial design, LG Electronics (LG) and renowned architecture and industrial design firm Foster + Partners are collaborating on an art installation centered on the LG SIGNATURE OLED TV R (model 65R9) at Milan Design Week. Introduced at CES 2019, LG’s rollable OLED TV is a…
Kenya airways to operate the Dreamliner to Mombasa during the Easter season
Given the very high demand for travel during the Easter Holiday period, national carrier Kenya Airways has revised its schedule and increased capacity on the Kisumu and Mombasa routes. The airline will upgrade a total of 6 flights to operate the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the Nairobi-Mombasa route; 2 flights on Thursday 18th April, 1…
KCB Group commits renewed focus on climate action
KCB Group PLC has committed to continually contribute to the green economy by deepening its focus on funding projects that have a positive environmental and social impact in the East African industry and beyond. The Bank is collaborating with other industry players to raise the first Green Bonds in the region for environmentally friendly projects….
LG GQ8 phone ranked number 1 for outstanding camera
LG’s newest G8ThinQ has been recognized by VCX1 for exceptional camera performance, scoring highest among all smartphones in the German non-profit organization’s respected testing methodology. The full list of tested smartphon models can be seen at https://vcx-forum.org/score. With a score of 77 out of a possible 100, LG G8ThinQ ranked first as of March 26,…
CISCO EDGE incubation hub unveiled to support SMMEs
Cisco has announced the launch of a KES 69 million Incubation HUB in Kenya. This Incubation Centre will impart business knowledge and speed up access to market for Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME’s) in the ICT space. This centre will be hosted at The University of Nairobi and is a first for Cisco in…
Blinky Bill creates a pan-African anthem for Emirates
Emirates has partnered with Kenyan musician and DJ producer Blinky Bill to create a pan-African anthem, which celebrates the talent and achievements of young Africans. The anthem which is part of the airlines ‘New Africa’ campaign features an original music video inspired by contemporary African electronic club music. Paying tribute to a new generation of…
LG prepares to show how AI will benefit homes in MEA
Next week, LG will be showcasing its revolutionary ThinQ technology and the power of AI to an exclusive audience at InnoFest 2019. An annual event, InnoFest gives distribution and retail partners, as well as media the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with LG’s latest technologies. This year, LG is placing key focus on communicating the…
General Electric appoints Brenda Mbathi as East Africa CEO
General Electric has announced the appointment of Brenda Mbathi as the Chief Executive Officer for East Africa. In her role, Brenda will play a pivotal role in steering the next phase of strategy and growth for General Electric in East African markets, excluding Ethiopia which shall continue to be led by Daniel Hailu, CEO, GE…
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