Kenya will benefit fromUS$38 million (approx. Kshs 3.8 billion) fund by the Coca-Cola Company to stimulate plastic recycling industries and create awareness on plastic waste pollution in the Southern, East and Central Africa over the next three years. The Coca-Cola Company is accelerating the collection and recycling of PET plastic bottles across Southern & East…
LG robot set to revolutionize house cleaning
LTo some people, cleaning is fun, to others cleaning is just an experience they cannot wait to get over and done with. Then we have those who go an extra mile and people prefer hiring other people to clean their places for them. Cleanliness might be next to godliness but a cleaner environment is heaven…
Emirates signs deal for 40 A330-900s, 30 A350-900s
Emirates airline today announced an order for 40 A330-900 aircraft, and 30 A350-900 aircraft, in a heads of agreement signed with Airbus. The deal is worth US$ 21.4 billion at list prices. The latest generation Airbus A330neo and A350 aircraft, will be delivered to Emirates starting from 2021 and 2024 respectively. In addition, Airbus and…
Nokia 3.1 gets a fresh slice of Android 9 Pie
User of Nokia 3.1 will start receiving the Android 9 Pie upgrade – the second letter OS update for the phone after it upgraded from Android Nougat to Android Oreo just six months ago, in September 2018. The Nokia 3.1 joins the family of Nokia smartphones on Android 9 Pie, bringing AI driven innovations to…
LG commits to creative innovative products to support women
LG Electronics has reiterated its commitment to the advancement of women at work and home with its reveal of innovative products to change the female narrative. Speaking during the 2019 International Women’s Day celebrations, LG Marketing and Corporate Communications Manager Maureen Kemunto said that the company will continue to accelerate the design of innovative products…
Standard Chartered invests Kshs 83 million on digital banking
Standard Chartered Bank unveiled its Kshs 83 million Mobile Digital Bank that will allow clients to open an account in less than 15 minutes, transact, save, borrow, invest, insure and protect their wealth online without having to visit a branch. The digital bank platform will provide over 68 services on your phone including; updating account…
Kenya’s Community Rugby receives sponsorship from Minet
Community Rugby Association (COMRAS) has received kits sponsorship from Minet Kenya. The support has provided the team with professional standard kit for the new season. Minet Kenya’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Sammy Muthui said: “Youth empowerment is at the heart of Minet’s business. While we conduct our business, we are always looking into ways of…
How LG’s invented the revolutionary R1 air conditioning compressor
Electricity consumption has increased as the demand for air conditioning (AC) has continued to grow around the world. This has led, in part, to the AC industry’s focus on achieving greater energy efficiency. Stricter environmental and energy regulations also form a large part of this equation. The compressor, which accounts for approximately 90 percent of…
Visa Launches first global competition focused on women entrepreneurs
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Visa reinforced its dedication to women empowerment with the launch of the first Visa Everywhere Initiative: Women’s Global Edition. The global program invites women entrepreneurs from around the world to tackle FinTech and Social Impact challenges for a chance to win $100,000 in each of the two challenges. The…
Google launches Women Will initiative
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Google launched of its’ Women Will initiative in Kenya. The program is designed to create economic opportunities for women by connecting them to digital skills and mentorship. International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year’s theme, #BalanceforBetter, underscores the importance of gender…
LG renews Kenya’s footballer of the month sponsorship
Leading electronics manufacturer LG Electronics has today renewed its sponsorship of the outstanding footballers in the Kenyan Premier League through a partnership with the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) for the fifth year running. LG Electronics Marketing and Corporate Communications Manager Ms. Maureen Kemunto noted that the brand has observed tremendous zeal amongst the…
Kenindia urges Kenyans to take up funeral covers
Kenindia Assurance Company Limited has urged the public to embrace funeral covers to save them from financial setbacks that come with the loss of a loved one. Kenindia Assurance Company Limited, General Manager Life Insurance Mr. P.V. Saseendran said that many families are left stranded especially when their loved ones passes on leaving the family…
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