Press Release
Pan-African security company launches in EA mining sector
28th March 2013: Sub-Saharan African security company Warrior Security Limited is today launching tailored mining security services in East Africa, as finds in oil, gas, niobium, rare earths and gold in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania expose companies to increasing risks from intruders.
“Most mining sites are in remote areas making them vulnerable to attacks by intruders,” said Maj. Tony Sugden, Chief Executive Officer and founder of Warrior Security Limited.
“Warrior Security specializes in providing integrated risk solutions in such areas, with our professionals having extensive experience in dangerous and often chaotic environments, coupled with intimate knowledge of the culture and region," he said.
The company's core team combines over 60 years of experience in the British army, as well as 35 years experience working in Africa.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
MKU Student Wins Wangari Maathai Award
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| Google Search Doodle in commemoration of Wangari Maathai 73rd Birthday |
The second year medicine student at Mount Kenya University (MKU) was presented with the Sh800,000 Environmental Innovations Fund Scholarship award by the Rockefeller Foundation, the Green Belt Movement and the Kenya Community Development Foundation for her tree-planting initiative.
Kenya Airways Flights to Abu Dhabi start July 1st
Kenya Airways has announced that it will launch flights to Abu Dhabi, from July 1st, following the recent signing of a partnership agreement with Etihad Airways.
In the agreement signed a few weeks ago between KQs CEO Titus Naikuni and Etihad's CEO James Hogan, the two carriers look forward on a wide range of cooperation measures with Etihad in particular expanding its network into Africa.
In the agreement signed a few weeks ago between KQs CEO Titus Naikuni and Etihad's CEO James Hogan, the two carriers look forward on a wide range of cooperation measures with Etihad in particular expanding its network into Africa.
Waza Experience Session set for Tuesday
Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Time: 5-7 pm
Venue: Ihub, Nairobi Innovation Lab
Charges: Free
Waza (Swahili for “Active Thinking”) Experience is an iHub community initiative that aims to foster active thinking and creativity in Kenyan youth. The idea for Waza was born out of an identified lack of emphasis on creative thinking and problem solving in the traditional Kenyan education system. Waza effectively grooms the next generation into thoughtful technologists, entrepreneurs, and innovators, equipped with the “soft skills” needed to create better solutions for Kenya and Africa. By instilling creativity, problem-solving/creative thinking, and communication skills in these children, we want to help make Kenya’s next generation of technologists even better equipped to adapt and innovate!
Time: 5-7 pm
Venue: Ihub, Nairobi Innovation Lab
Charges: Free
Waza (Swahili for “Active Thinking”) Experience is an iHub community initiative that aims to foster active thinking and creativity in Kenyan youth. The idea for Waza was born out of an identified lack of emphasis on creative thinking and problem solving in the traditional Kenyan education system. Waza effectively grooms the next generation into thoughtful technologists, entrepreneurs, and innovators, equipped with the “soft skills” needed to create better solutions for Kenya and Africa. By instilling creativity, problem-solving/creative thinking, and communication skills in these children, we want to help make Kenya’s next generation of technologists even better equipped to adapt and innovate!
Friday, March 29, 2013
Kenya's Own Twitter Trend
Kenya is soon to be the third country in Africa, after Nigeria and South Africa to get tailored local trends. Kenyans on Twitter preferably #KOT have had a glimpse and many have confused the local trend to Worldwide trend.
Below is a snapshot from twitter's tailored trend
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Kenya officially joins Twitter Trends
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Kenya which boasts of being the second most active country on Twitter in Africa was among over 160 countries and cities included in Twitter Trends.
About twitter trends
Trends are an easy way to find out what people are talking about right now –– around the world, in your country, or in your city. By checking out Trends, you can easily find breaking news and current hot topics that are most relevant to you. To find these new locations, click “Change” in the Trends sidebar on twitter.com, and select the city or country you’re most interested in.
Below is a snapshot from twitter's tailored trend
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Kenya officially joins Twitter Trends
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Kenya which boasts of being the second most active country on Twitter in Africa was among over 160 countries and cities included in Twitter Trends.
About twitter trends
Trends are an easy way to find out what people are talking about right now –– around the world, in your country, or in your city. By checking out Trends, you can easily find breaking news and current hot topics that are most relevant to you. To find these new locations, click “Change” in the Trends sidebar on twitter.com, and select the city or country you’re most interested in.
2012 Tourism Report Shows Marginal Decline
Tourism minister Hon. Dan Mwanzo unveiled the 2012 Tourism report revealing a slight drop in tourist arrivals.
According to the report, compiled by the Ministry of Tourism and the Kenya Tourist Board (KTB), overall tourist arrivals declined by 0.5 percent in the first quarter of 2012, characterized by a dip of 3.2 percent and 2.2 percent for the months of January and March respectively, and a rise of 4.3 percent in February.
In comparison to 2011 the sector had declined by 2.3 percent translating to nearly one billion shillings decrease in monetary terms. According to city arrival, Nairobi had a growth of 1.7 percent whereas Mombasa had a decline of 20 percent in international arrivals.
According to the report, compiled by the Ministry of Tourism and the Kenya Tourist Board (KTB), overall tourist arrivals declined by 0.5 percent in the first quarter of 2012, characterized by a dip of 3.2 percent and 2.2 percent for the months of January and March respectively, and a rise of 4.3 percent in February.
In comparison to 2011 the sector had declined by 2.3 percent translating to nearly one billion shillings decrease in monetary terms. According to city arrival, Nairobi had a growth of 1.7 percent whereas Mombasa had a decline of 20 percent in international arrivals.
List of all Nominated Senators & Members of Parliament
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) recently gazetted the names of the nominees, 20 of them to the Senate and 12 to sit in the National Assembly.
Here is the complete list of senators and members of parliament
Here is the complete list of senators and members of parliament
2013 Bamburi Rugby Super Series
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| Bamburi Cement MD Hussein Mansi presents Kshs 13.5 million sponsorship to KRU officials |
Lead sponsor Bamburi Cement Ltd recently handed a Kshs 13.5 million sponsorship to the Kenya Rugby Union to facilitate the important tournament on Kenyan rugby calender.
Below are the respective pools and fixtures
Safaricom Offers Contact Back-up & Cyber Security
Kenya's leading mobile operator Safaricom has entered into an agreement with Gemalto LinqUs, the world-leader in digital security to offer its subscribers a comprehensive back-up service for phone-book contacts.
Safaricom subscribers will not only benefit from easy retrieval of lost data but also protection against cyber phishing.
Safaricom subscribers will not only benefit from easy retrieval of lost data but also protection against cyber phishing.
Interim Committee to Oversee Sports Kenya Unveiled
Youth Affairs and Sports minister Ababu Namwamba has unveiled an interim management committee that will oversee the formation of Sports Kenya (SK) in compliance with clause 2 of the fourth schedule of the Sport Act 2012.
The twelve member committee, to serve for a period not exceeding a year, will set up structures for transition of sports functions and properties from Sports Stadia Management Board (SSMB) and the Department of Sports to Sports Kenya in line with the recently enacted Sports Act.
The twelve member committee, to serve for a period not exceeding a year, will set up structures for transition of sports functions and properties from Sports Stadia Management Board (SSMB) and the Department of Sports to Sports Kenya in line with the recently enacted Sports Act.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Screening of War Witch at the Nest this Friday
This weeks feature is Kim Nguyen's 'War Witch'.
Date: Friday March 29, 2013
Venue: The Nest (House Number 4, Jabavu Maisonettes, Jabavu Road.)
Doors open at 5:30pm and screening will start at 7:00pm.
About the film
Date: Friday March 29, 2013
Venue: The Nest (House Number 4, Jabavu Maisonettes, Jabavu Road.)
Doors open at 5:30pm and screening will start at 7:00pm.
About the film
Blankets & Wine XLIII, April 7th at Carnivore
Date: Sunday April 7, 2013
Venue: Carnivore Restaurant
Time: Gates on at 1 pm & close at 9 pm
Performances by Diana Nduba, Chris Adwar and the Villagers Band, Jam Signal from Zimbabwe and Lillian and the Sundowners from Uganda.
Charges: Advance tickets for 1,300 Kshs before 31st March and 1,500 Kshs thereafter. Tickets at the gate go for Kshs 2000
Made in Gujarat Trade Show at KICC
Made In Gujarat Kenya Trade Show is being Organized by MIG Media Neurons Ltd. from 31st March to 2nd April 2013.
The Large Variety of Products of Gujarat with Wide Industrial Products will be displayed by more than 500 Exhibitors at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi.
Tyranny of Benga with Wanaina, Aceda & Villagers Band
Performances by Eric Wainaina, Dan Aceda and The Villagers Band
Charges: Kshs 500 Advance, and 800 at Gate
Bacardi the Ultimate Sensation Beach Party
Date: Saturday 30th march 2013.
Venue: Aqua bar (Nyali International Beach Hotel).
Charges: Kshs 500/- 2pm-8pm
Kshs 1000/- 8pm-6am
Performances by DJ Protege DJ Kaytrixx DJ Creme de la Creme DJ Bonez
Venue: Aqua bar (Nyali International Beach Hotel).
Charges: Kshs 500/- 2pm-8pm
Kshs 1000/- 8pm-6am
Performances by DJ Protege DJ Kaytrixx DJ Creme de la Creme DJ Bonez
Easter Super Soul With Dj Adrian at Carnivore
Get your party started right with the greatest soul mixes ever heard from DJ Adrian, DJ Adams & Carnivore's DJ E.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Live Jam with Outlaws, Abbi Nyinza & Victor Muli
An epic concert where reggae meets Afro-fusion, jazz and new style Afro.
Performances by Afro-fusion musician Absalom Nyinza better known as Abbi, Victor Muli and the Outlaws.
Entry is Free
For more details contact 0735 424367
Performances by Afro-fusion musician Absalom Nyinza better known as Abbi, Victor Muli and the Outlaws.
Entry is Free
For more details contact 0735 424367
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Kenya Extend Reign at Word Cross Country
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| Emily Chebet makes to the finish at World Cross Country in Poland |
Junior Women
Teenager Faith Kipyegon defended her junior title beating compatriot Agnes Chebet Tirop to become the only third woman in the history of the race to successfully defend her title.
Tandawazi Festival Easter Edition at Safari Beach Hotel Diani
Engage the most talented instructors on the contemporary culture scene.
- Capoeira Workshops Thursday - Sunday
- Muay Thai Workshops Friday - Sunday
- Salsa, Kizomba & Bachata Workshops Friday - Sunday
- Sundowner Sessions – great cocktails & lounge music in a stunning natural backdrop. 4 – 7pm powered by AQUEOUS.
BRICS Development Bank to Rival World Bank
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| BRICS leaders including Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa |
The bloc is set to launch a joint development bank that will change the global money game and rival the western-dominated World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Details on how the bank will work remain scanty but diplomats point out that it could start with US$10 billion seed money from each country.
Kenya Nights Presents Mirella Kroes at Tree House
Date: Friday, 29th March 2013
Time: 9pm onwards
Venue: Tree House, Westlands
Charges: Kshs 1,000
Performances by: MIRELLA KROES, MAX MELESI, SEAN FRASER, MIKHAIL KUZI, L.A DAVE and ERIK (FRENCH CONNECTION).
Strictly 21 & over
Soko Soko Craft Fair set for 18th-19th May
The annual Soko Soko Craft Fair is slated for 18th/19th May 2013.
Venue: New Muthaiga Shopping Centre, Thigiri Ridge Road
Organizers are accepting applications until March 30th. Interested persons can apply by email to Jennifer.norman@hotmail.com or dianemcleish@live.com
Venue: New Muthaiga Shopping Centre, Thigiri Ridge Road
Organizers are accepting applications until March 30th. Interested persons can apply by email to Jennifer.norman@hotmail.com or dianemcleish@live.com
Kenya through to Hong Kong 7s Semis
Kenya's Shujaa saw off Portugal 15-12 in the main cup quarters of the Hong Kong Sevens on Sunday morning.
Portugal opened the score-sheet with a try from Duarte Moreira and a conversion by Pedro Leal in the second minute.Willy Ambaka later broke Portugal's defense to score with Biko Adema converting to make it a 7-7 draw.
Portugal opened the score-sheet with a try from Duarte Moreira and a conversion by Pedro Leal in the second minute.Willy Ambaka later broke Portugal's defense to score with Biko Adema converting to make it a 7-7 draw.
A Kenyan Among 2013 RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrants Awards Finalists
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| Flora Terah-Igoki |
Women's right activist living in Canada, Flora Terah-Igoki is among 75 finalists selected for the 2013 RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrants Awards, presented by Canadian Immigrant Magazine.
The author of "They Never Killed My Spirit" relocated to Canada from Kenya in 2009 and has continued to champion against violence and bullying against women and children, working with organizations such as McGill University, York University, Stephen Lewis Foundation, Jean Sauve Foundation, Carlton University and Canadian Lawyers Abroad.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Shujaa, Stars March On
Kenya's rugby sevens team, Shujaa and the National football side, Harambee Stars made the nation proud with outstanding showings in their respective fields of play on Saturday.
Shujaa Reach the Main Cup Quarters in Hong Kong
The Kenya 7s lads started their Hong Kong Sevens campaign with a 17-14 win over USA on Friday. Tries from skipper Andrew Amonde, Dennis Ombachi and a conversion of the first try by Biko Adema saw Mike Friday's Boys await New Zealand challenge on Saturday.
Series leaders New Zealand stepped Kenya to end the match 31-7 in an early encounter on Saturday. Willy Ambaka was the only Kenyan who managed to cross the try line.
Friday, March 22, 2013
2013 Malindi Cultural Festival Starts March 29th
The National Museums of Kenya presents the fourth annual Malindi Cultural Festival that will kick off on Friday, March 29.
Over 70,000 tourists both local and foreign who usually flock in during the Easter holidays to witness the historic and diverse cultures of the country are expected.
Performances by: Bollywood's Pafor Kumar, Mombasa's Lele Africa among others
Runs from 29th to 31st March
Sponsored by the US embassy, National Oil, Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA), Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), Kitui flour mills, Ocean Sports, Aquarius, Turtle Bay and Blue Bay Resorts.
Over 70,000 tourists both local and foreign who usually flock in during the Easter holidays to witness the historic and diverse cultures of the country are expected.
Performances by: Bollywood's Pafor Kumar, Mombasa's Lele Africa among others
Runs from 29th to 31st March
Sponsored by the US embassy, National Oil, Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA), Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), Kitui flour mills, Ocean Sports, Aquarius, Turtle Bay and Blue Bay Resorts.
Over 12000 Schools to benefit from PesaPal's Fees Automation
Online payment platform PesaPal now has over 12,000 schools signed up for its School Pay service offering parents and guardians an easy solution to paying their children's school fees.
According to Pesapal.com no bankers cheques, no queues and no repeat visits to the school are required anymore.
The platform allows transactions online via Safaricom's MPESA, Airtel's ZAP and Essar Group's YU CASH accounts.
For more details on Pesapal's SchoolPay and listed schools visit https://www.pesapal.com/schoolpay
According to Pesapal.com no bankers cheques, no queues and no repeat visits to the school are required anymore.
The platform allows transactions online via Safaricom's MPESA, Airtel's ZAP and Essar Group's YU CASH accounts.
For more details on Pesapal's SchoolPay and listed schools visit https://www.pesapal.com/schoolpay
Thursday, March 21, 2013
National Art Competition: 2013 MASK Art Prize
The 2013 MASK Art Prize annual national art competition in Kenya, is now open to
- any Kenyan school (state or private, polytechnics, colleges and universities), and
- any young person up to the age of 25 who lives in Kenya or is a member of the Kenya diaspora.
ENTER the artworks to win Prizes and exhibit at the Nairobi National Museum in June 2013 and the Saatchi Gallery in London in September 2013.
Here are the prizes up for grabs:
The three best artists will be awarded a prize of Ksh55,000 each, and one of them – a trip to London.
One school, with the best and highest number of artworks entered, will be awarded a year’s supply of art materials worth Ksh100,000.
- any Kenyan school (state or private, polytechnics, colleges and universities), and
- any young person up to the age of 25 who lives in Kenya or is a member of the Kenya diaspora.
ENTER the artworks to win Prizes and exhibit at the Nairobi National Museum in June 2013 and the Saatchi Gallery in London in September 2013.
Here are the prizes up for grabs:
The three best artists will be awarded a prize of Ksh55,000 each, and one of them – a trip to London.
One school, with the best and highest number of artworks entered, will be awarded a year’s supply of art materials worth Ksh100,000.
Manchester United & Arsenal Could Play in Kenya this July
English top-flight clubs Manchester United and Arsenal FC are among European sides that could play against each other at the Moi International Sports Center Kasarani this July.
This was revealed on Thursday when Football Kenya Federation (FKF) in conjunction with both the Sports Stadia Management Board (SSMB) and the Kenyan government entered into a partnership with European Sports marketing company Openside Sports UK Ltd.
Kakenya Ntaiya Nominated for 2013 CNN Heroes
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| Kakenya Ntaiya at a previous TED Conference |
Established in 2009 in Enoosaen, Trans Mara District, the boarding primary school had 32 students now boasts of 155 students. Girls most of who would otherwise have been married of early, now get an opportunity in academics, leadership and female empowerment, along with cultural preservation and life skills.
Sauti Academy: Beats and Pieces slated for Saturday
Penya Africa’s artist development program Sauti Academy presents “Beats and Pieces” - the first end term concert of 2013.
Date: Saturday, March 30th, 2013
Venue: Michael Joseph Centre
Time: 7-10 pm
Charges: Kshs 400 at the Gate
For more information about Penya Africa:
info@penya-africa.com
Kshs 300 advance
Date: Saturday, March 30th, 2013
Venue: Michael Joseph Centre
Time: 7-10 pm
Charges: Kshs 400 at the Gate
For more information about Penya Africa:
info@penya-africa.com
Kshs 300 advance
Sunday, March 17, 2013
CNN Multichoice African Journalist of the Year 2013
CNN International and MultiChoice last week officially launched the 2013 CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Awards.
During last years awards ceremony held in Zambia, Citizen TVs Tom Mboya and Evanson Nyaga bagged the prestigious award for their work ‘African Tribe in India’.
Journalists who are interested in entering this year’s competition have until 17th April 2013 to send in their completed entry forms and supporting material.
For more details visit http://edition.cnn.com/WORLD/africa/africanawards/submit.html
During last years awards ceremony held in Zambia, Citizen TVs Tom Mboya and Evanson Nyaga bagged the prestigious award for their work ‘African Tribe in India’.
Journalists who are interested in entering this year’s competition have until 17th April 2013 to send in their completed entry forms and supporting material.
For more details visit http://edition.cnn.com/WORLD/africa/africanawards/submit.html
Kenyans Among 2013 African Movie Academy Awards Nominees
Nominees for the 2013 African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) were announced on Friday night at a ceremony hosted by President Joyce Banda in Lilongwe, Malawi.
AMAA which is the the continent's most prestigious awards for filmmakers received 328 entries from across Africa, up from 220 in 2011. These included 134 feature films, 88 short films, 57 documentaries and 6 animations.
Below are Kenyans nominated in select categories:
AMAA which is the the continent's most prestigious awards for filmmakers received 328 entries from across Africa, up from 220 in 2011. These included 134 feature films, 88 short films, 57 documentaries and 6 animations.
Below are Kenyans nominated in select categories:
Blue Triangle 17th Kenya Homes Expo
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Apply for Google Student Ambassadors 2013
The third annual Google Student Ambassadors (GSAs) programme is now open to university students from across Sub-Saharan Africa.
The program which was established in Africa in 2011, allows Google to liaise with campuses with a mission to use technology in making a difference. In the second edition it had over 100 universities in 12 Sub-Saharan African countries pooling 170 students.
The program which was established in Africa in 2011, allows Google to liaise with campuses with a mission to use technology in making a difference. In the second edition it had over 100 universities in 12 Sub-Saharan African countries pooling 170 students.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Big Brother Africa Auditions from Friday at KICC
M-Net has announced that Big Brother Africa Season 8 auditions for shortlisted candidates in Kenya will take place at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (K.I.C.C) on Friday 15 March to Sunday 17 March from 09:00.
For those who missed the opportunity to enter online or submit the entry at their nearest MultiChoice office, will be allowed to enter through the open auditions by filling in entry forms and submitting them at the KICC on the day of the auditions.
For those who missed the opportunity to enter online or submit the entry at their nearest MultiChoice office, will be allowed to enter through the open auditions by filling in entry forms and submitting them at the KICC on the day of the auditions.
Kenya's Team to Hong Kong 7s Named
Kenya Sevens assistant coach Felix Ochieng has named the squad that will represent Kenya at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on 22-24 March 2013.
Mike Friday's boys who are sixth in the IRB rankings will face log leaders New Zealand, France and USA in Pool 'B'.
Here is the team to Hong Kong and Japan
Mike Friday's boys who are sixth in the IRB rankings will face log leaders New Zealand, France and USA in Pool 'B'.
Here is the team to Hong Kong and Japan
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Robert Zemeckis’ Flight Screening this Friday at Nest
This week's feature is Robert Zemeckis’ Flight starring award-winning Denzel Washington.
Date: Friday, March 15, 2013
Venue: The Nest, Number 4, Jabavu Maisonettes, Jabavu Road, Nairobi
Time: Doors open at 5:30 pm and screening will start at 7:00 pm
Date: Friday, March 15, 2013
Venue: The Nest, Number 4, Jabavu Maisonettes, Jabavu Road, Nairobi
Time: Doors open at 5:30 pm and screening will start at 7:00 pm
Nominate your 2013 CNN Hero
Nominations are invited from around the world for Cable News Network (CNN) Heroes Awards. English and Spanish languages only.Up for Grabs
10 Finalists: Each Finalist will receive Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000)
1 Winner: The Winner will receive Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000)
Eligibility & Criteria
Nominations must be in the name of a single individual, at least 13 years of age, whose accomplishment occurred (or continued) after September 1, 2012. Groups and organizations are ineligible for consideration. Self-nominations will not be accepted. Citizens of voided countries are also ineligible. For more details http://edition.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cnn.heroes/nom/legal.html
Deadline: 31 August 2013
Bildad Kaggia: The Struggle for Freedom & Justice
A book giving a detailed account of activities of the Kenya African Union (KAU), the freedom movement, Mau Mau and Kenya's first government is in bookstores.
Titled 'The Struggle for Freedom and Justice', the biography of the late freedom fighter Bildad Kaggia was launched on Saturday at the Kaggia Mausoleum.
The book was written by the late Kaggia, his son Mwaganu Kaggia (deceased) and a Dutch researcher, Wiegert de Leeuw with Transafrica Press taking up the publishing. Former Gichugu MP Martha Karua wrote the forward.
Titled 'The Struggle for Freedom and Justice', the biography of the late freedom fighter Bildad Kaggia was launched on Saturday at the Kaggia Mausoleum.
The book was written by the late Kaggia, his son Mwaganu Kaggia (deceased) and a Dutch researcher, Wiegert de Leeuw with Transafrica Press taking up the publishing. Former Gichugu MP Martha Karua wrote the forward.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Kenya Team to World Cross Country Championships
Athletics Kenya, AK has named the team that will represent Kenya at the World Cross Country Championships set for March 24th in Bydgoszcz, Poland.
The 24-person squad which is currently training at Kigari Teachers College in Embu County will depart on March 20 and return home seven days later.
Here is the entire team:
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Kenya Bags 3 Awards at Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, AMVCA
Kenya managed three awards at the inaugural Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) that took place on Saturday night at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, Nigeria.
Editorial cartoonist Godfrey Mwampembwa and Marie Lora clinched the best television series for their hilarious political satire show, The XYZ Show with Maureen Koech of KTN's Lies That Bind taking home best supporting actress. Ngendo Mukii of the short-film Yellow Fever bagged the best short film award.
Here is the complete list of 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) winners:
Editorial cartoonist Godfrey Mwampembwa and Marie Lora clinched the best television series for their hilarious political satire show, The XYZ Show with Maureen Koech of KTN's Lies That Bind taking home best supporting actress. Ngendo Mukii of the short-film Yellow Fever bagged the best short film award.
Here is the complete list of 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) winners:
Saturday, March 9, 2013
List of All 47 Elected Senators in Kenya
Here is the list for the entire senate that was elected by Kenyans on 4th March General Election:
List of All 47 Elected Governors in Kenya
Here is the list of all the governors elected in the 47 counties in Kenya:
President Elect, Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta Acceptance Speech
Here is the President Elect, Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta acceptance speech at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Deputy President, William Ruto Acceptance Speech
Here is Deputy President, William Samoei Ruto Acceptance Speech at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa
AIESEC Employer of Choice Gala Dinner
THEME:Carving a face for innovation in Employer Branding
The Award honors and recognizes the companies and organizations that are perceived as the ideal employer by university students and recent graduates in Kenya.35,000 surveys shall be conducted in all major universities prior to the Gala Night during which will be the launch of the results for Kenya’s Graduate Employer of Choice! These survey will be managed by our partner company.Instant Grass is a below the line marketing and research company focused on youth initiatives and programs to develop most famous for the LEVI Jeans marketing strategy for Africa Youth. This we believe shall provide valuable insights to companies as to how students and graduates perceive them as preferred employers and begin industry conversation on employer brand.
Date: Friday 12 April, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Venue: Hotel Ole Sereni, Nairobi
Organised by AIESEC
The Award honors and recognizes the companies and organizations that are perceived as the ideal employer by university students and recent graduates in Kenya.35,000 surveys shall be conducted in all major universities prior to the Gala Night during which will be the launch of the results for Kenya’s Graduate Employer of Choice! These survey will be managed by our partner company.Instant Grass is a below the line marketing and research company focused on youth initiatives and programs to develop most famous for the LEVI Jeans marketing strategy for Africa Youth. This we believe shall provide valuable insights to companies as to how students and graduates perceive them as preferred employers and begin industry conversation on employer brand.
Date: Friday 12 April, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Venue: Hotel Ole Sereni, Nairobi
Organised by AIESEC
Mutahi Ngunyi Trends Worldwide On Twitter
Famed political scientist Mutahi Ngunyi has received a bit of global recognition, as Kenyans on Twitter (#KOT) managed to make #DearMutahi a trending topic worldwide.
Widely regarded as one of the most influential political scientist in Kenya today, he's recently noted for his tyranny of numbers theory.
St. Patrick's Day Jameson Party at Jockey Club
Date: 16th March, 2013 - 17 March, 2013
Time: 6:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Venue: The Jockey Club, Ngong Racecourse Nairobi
Organised by Avante Garde PR
Performances by BabeyDrew (Chris Brown's official DJ), Shero (from Dubai), Neptune (Naeto C's official DJ and Channel O DJ) and DJ Drazen and Code Red's DJ Stylez.
Charges: Tickets are available from ticketsasa.com Advance tickets are Kshs 2,000
At the gate Kshs 2,500
The organizers will be giving a complimentary 350ml bottle of Jameson to all those with advance tickets
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Watch the St. Patricks Day Live Party Teaser below
Woman's World in Music & Tales by Awakening Femenino
Date: Saturday, March 23rd, 2013
Venue: Michael Joseph Safaricom Centre
Time: 4 pm
Charges: Kshs 500
For more details info@awakening.or.ke
http://www.awakening.or.ke/
Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, Kenya’s 4th President
Jubilee Coalition presidential candidate Uhuru Muigai
Kenyatta has been elected Kenya’s fourth president after defeating Raila
Amollo Odinga of CORD Coalition in a hotly contested general election.
According to official results released by the Independent
Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Kenyatta had won 50.07 percent of
the vote to surpass the 50 percent plus one constitutional requirement mark in order to avoid a runoff.
The 51-year-old outgoing deputy prime minister garnered 6,173,433
votes out of a total of 12,338 million votes while CORD’s Raila garnered 5,340,546.
The Commission pronounced Uhuru the President of the Republic of Kenya today afternoon.
Uhuru’s Timeline
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Argo Screening this Friday at The Nest
This week feature is Ben Affleck's 'Argo'.
Date: Friday, March 8, 2013
Doors open at 5:30pm and screening will start at 7:00pm.
Venue: The Nest, Jabavu Road, Nairobi
Based on true events, Argo chronicles the life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis-the truth of which was unknown by the public for decades. On November 4, 1979, as the Iranian revolution reaches its boiling point, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, taking 52 Americans hostage. But, in the midst of the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge in the home of the Canadian ambassador. Knowing it is only a matter of time before the six are found out and likely killed, a CIA "exfiltration" specialist named Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck) comes up with a risky plan to get them safely out of the country. A plan so incredible, it could only happen in the movies. - Rotten Tomatoes
Wanyama On the Cover of World Soccer Magazine
Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama has made the cover of the prestigious World Soccer magazine. The 21-year-old Kenyan international has been named among the 14 new emerging stars of this season’s Champions League by the magazine.
Wanyama was ranked among young players including James Rodriguez of FC Porto, Dante of Bayern Munich, Paul Pogba of Juventus and Sergio Canales of Valencia having excelled in the World's most successful club competition, the UEFA Champions League.
Celtic will meet Juventus in Turin tonight for the second leg of the Champions League last-16.
Crème de la Crème Among Kenyans Nominated for African Award
Capital FMs Award-winning DJ Joe Mfalme and DJ Republic's Crème de la Crème are among Kenyan deejays who have been nominated in the inaugural African Global DJ Awards.
DJ Crème de la Crème who hosts Citizen TV's Sakata Show has been nominated for the Best African deejay and Best East African deejay categories while Joe Mfalme is in the Best Radio deejay and Best East African deejay categories.
Condor Airlines Direct Flights to Serve Mombasa
German holiday airline, Condor Flugdienst GmbH has officially announced that it will launch direct flights from Munich (Germany) and Vienna (Austria) to Kenya's coastal city of Mombasa during the forthcoming winter season 2013/14.
The airline will operate one return flight each week between Germany's second largest airport, Munich and Mombasa from 24th December 2013 and one weekly return flight from Austria's capital of Vienna to Mombasa from 25th December 2013.
The airline will operate one return flight each week between Germany's second largest airport, Munich and Mombasa from 24th December 2013 and one weekly return flight from Austria's capital of Vienna to Mombasa from 25th December 2013.
Kibiwott Munge: Teenager Wins County Assembly Seat
19-year-old Kibiwott Munge has made history in Kenya by clinching a country assembly seat. Munge who vied on a United Republican Party (URP) ticket, bagged the Lembus Perkera Ward in Baringo County, to become the youngest Kenyan to win a political seat in an election.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Vincent Kipruto Wins Lake Biwa Marathon
World silver medalist Vincent Kipruto emerged victorious at the 68th edition of Lake Biwa Marathon – an IAAF Gold Label Road Race – held in Otsu, Japan, on Sunday.
Kipruto clocked two hours eight minutes 34 seconds to cross the finish line ahead of Ethiopia's Tariku Jufar and compatriot James Mwangi who came in second and third respectively.
Below are the top 5 results
Kipruto clocked two hours eight minutes 34 seconds to cross the finish line ahead of Ethiopia's Tariku Jufar and compatriot James Mwangi who came in second and third respectively.
Below are the top 5 results
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Wyre Nominated for International Reggae & World Music Awards
Reggae and Dance Hall artiste Kevin Waire better known by his stage name 'Wyre Da Love Child' has been nominated for the International Reggae and Music Awards set to take place on May 4th 2013.
In the Best New Entertainer category the award-winning artiste will face Jamaica's dancehall artistes Chronixx and D Major.
The event will be held at the Coral Springs Centre For The Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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