Kenya

October 18, 2018

The MultiChoice Talent Factory Residency Program Will Create Opportunities For Creatives All Over Africa

May 2018 MultiChoice Africa sent out MultiChoice Talent Factory call for applications to all aspiring filmmakers, DOP’s, sound guys and scriptwriters. Thousands of applications come in from hopeful applicants all over Africa looking to gain theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in cinematography, film editing, audio production, and storytelling. October 2018: Information and Communication Cabinet Secretary, […]

Switch TV Presenters Nick Mudimba,Nonny Gathoni,Daniel Peter Weke,DJ Sammy Flinch,Mwenesi Musalia and Nzula Makosi - Image courtesy of Switch TV

October 13, 2018

Switch TV: Red Cross Transformational TV Station Launched

Nereah Obimbo

There’s a new TV station in town and they guarantee you’re going to love it. Switch TV is the name of the young, energetic and dynamic channel and you will #Switch4Good once you see what they have in store. Switch TV, launched on 8th October 2018, is fully owned by Red Cross and has Kenyan […]

October 8, 2018

Interview With Monica Were Of Seven Africa – An Organisation That Inspires Young People During Their Journey Of Self Discovery

Nereah Obimbo

Monica Were is an alumna of Stellenbosch University (MA, South Africa) and the University of Nairobi (Undergrad, Kenya). She’s a passionate policy practitioner with eight years’ work experience. In 2017, she started Seven Africa, an organization focused on helping youth in their journey of self-discovery as they identify and set to live out their purpose. […]

October 8, 2018

Book Review: City Of Saints And Thieves By Natalie Anderson

Nereah Obimbo

City of Saints and Thieves is a Young Adult (YA) novel set in Kenya in a fictitious city called Sangui. The story’s protagonist Tina, is a homeless Congolese refugee turned skillful thief on a singular mission to avenge the murder of her mother by murdering the man who did it. The story is told entirely […]

October 3, 2018

Magical Rides: Veronica Wroe Is The First Woman To Win The CBA Concours D’Elegance 2018 Car Category

Elsie Ndonga

This CBA Concours D’elegance 2018 theme was ‘Aladdin and the Magical Rides’ and it was truly a magical event. Veronica Wroe made history by being the first woman to win in the classic and vintage car competition. But before there was something to celebrate, the competition began quite early. So for all car enthusiasts, a […]

October 2, 2018

Entertainment: You Can Now Submit Your Entries For The Lenga Ugaidi Na Talanta Competition 2018

Nereah Obimbo

Lenga Ugaidi na Talanta is a short film, music and poetry competition that was started in 2017 and targeted at Kenyan youth. The mission of the competition is to provide a channel and voice for youth to fight against radicalization, violent extremism and terrorism in our country. Radicalization and violent extremism are silent epidemics that […]

September 13, 2018

The Diani Reef Beach Resort Experience: An Interview With The Resort Manager, Amitabh Acharya

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Diani Reef Beach Resort is a beautiful hotel located on the white sands of Diani. Apart from its attractive in-house facilities, it is surrounded by great amenities such as Diani Beach Art Gallery and Diani Chale Marine National Reserve. Diani Reef offers a wide selection of cuisines at their various restaurants as well as endless […]

Safaricom Foundation Kisumu Medical Camp

September 11, 2018

Health: The Safaricom Foundation Medical Camp Creates A Big Impact During Twaweza Live Kisumu

Elsie Ndonga

Safaricom Foundation in partnership with the Kenya Diabetes Management and Information Centre recently held a free medical camp at Ahero in Kisumu County. This is part of the foundation’s efforts to ease access to quality medical care in the country. It is one of the many other medical camps held by Safaricom over the years […]

September 7, 2018

Business: TMX Global Hopes To Revolutionize The Logistics Sector Using Blockchain Technology

Mumbe Mutanu

Since time memorial traders and individuals have been trying to resolve the problem of transporting goods to waiting businesses and personal clients. Before we got fast cargo ships and aeroplanes it took weeks or months to transport goods across long distances. The need for credible, efficient courier service has always been an issue from the […]

September 5, 2018

Health: Thoughts On Healthcare And Cancer After Listening To Bob Collymore’s Story

Nereah Obimbo

Bob Collymore recently had a sit-down with members of Kenya’s media fraternity where he shared his story with them as a show of gratitude for the restraint they exercised during the incredibly tough period of his diagnosis and treatment, respecting his family and his privacy. Bob had been feeling unwell for weeks. He remembers having […]

September 5, 2018

Consumer Education: How To Avoid Being Conned By Fraudsters Both Online And On Mobile

Elsie Ndonga

Technology has made most if not all aspects of our lives easier. Sadly people are always looking to exploit these technological advancements for personal gain at the expense of someone else. Fraudsters aka conmen have become a menace we cannot shake. They always come up with ways to con people out of their hard earned […]

Protester runs with a tear gas canister, which was earlier fired by riot police, during a protest in Cairo

August 27, 2018

My First Encounter With Teargas In Nairobi

Faith Wambui

Nairobi. The city under the sun or for the better part of last year, the city under tear gas. This city will show us things. When you’re not jumping over potholes while trying not to get run over by unruly buses, you’re breathing in tear gas. For the most part of last year, city council […]

Jackline Emali - Film - Scriptwriter & Producer

August 27, 2018

Interview With Film Producer Jackline Emali On The Journey To Screening At The Miami Film Festival

Nereah Obimbo

Jackline Emali is a scriptwriter and a film producer with the biggest can-do attitude I have ever seen. She’s a tenacious and conscientious filmmaker who’s always working on a film project. She’s produced her own films, among them The Box, Amazing Grace and On Your Marks. On Your Marks, a crowd-funded short film was the […]

August 24, 2018

From Blueband To Hollywood: Actor Chris Kamau Talks About Film And How The Actors Guild Is Empowering Kenyan Actors

Nereah Obimbo

Playing the bad guy is a role Chris Kamau does excellently. Chris is a familiar face to many people, we have grown up seeing Chris on our screens, from watching him sing and dance as part of the group Five Alive to watching play him play some interesting characters in movies and series. Chris has […]

Kenya New and Old Passport side by side - EPassport

August 23, 2018

Travel: Here’s What You Need To Know About Applying For The Kenyan ePassport

Nereah Obimbo

The Immigration Department has availed details about the new passport including the procedure of getting one and the new features of the ePassport. Going forward, Kenyans will have to apply for the new ePassport on the eCitizen platform. Thereafter, they will be required to visit an immigration office of their choice either in Nairobi, Mombasa […]

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