Annual Exhibition set to spur County Living and Investment

Knight Frank Managing Director Ben Woodhams(L) and Group’s Head of Marketing Mwihoti Mbijjiwe(R) run through a mock floor plan strategy after signing up  as participating exhibitor for the 11th  edition of Property & Home Living Expo running from June 20th -23rd at the Sarit Centre.

The 11th  edition of the Property and Home Living Expo (P&HLE), a leading upcoming property exhibition slated for June 20-23rd has set its eyes on aiding investment to new and affordable peri-urban areas in the wake of the new county dispensation.

In a timely move showcasing the vibrant real estate opportunities in the 47 counties by leading developers, the three-day P&HLE aims to tap into the emergent spending power of the middle economic class keen on avoiding steep prices of similar property in the capital.

Jawad Jaffer, Expo Organizer, in an exhibition stakeholder briefing said while helping actualize the national  Vision 2030’s social pillar to develop satellite towns while decongesting the cities, P&HLE is banking on the expected diversification of county housing development and the focus shift of the middle class from the Nairobi property investment.

President Uhuru Becomes the First Kenyan to be Verified on Facebook

President Uhuru Kenyatta's Facebook Page is now the first and only Kenyan page that has been verified by Facebook.

The president who also boasts of the most liked Facebook page in Kenya (standing at over half a million likes) has employed social media as a key tool in his administration.

Here is a part of an earlier statement on his support of this key media;

"We wish to assure Kenyan bloggers that when the Jubilee Coalition wins the 2013 elections on Monday, the new government will mainstream Social Media in governance and administration."

Facebook Unveils Verified Pages

Facebook recently announced the launch of verified pages for celebrities and high-profile people, to curb the high number of fake sites on the largest social media network.

Hells Gate On a Wheelbarrow Race 2013

The fifth edition of the most challenging wheelbarrow race to ever take place 'Hell's Gate on a Wheelbarrow 2013', is to be held at the Hell's Gate National Park.

Date: Saturday June 8, 2013
Time: 8:00Am

For more details: rmevents@kws.go.ke 

Kenyan Crowned Miss Africa Perth 2013 + Photos

Sylvia Wambui Karanja, a Kenyan living in Australia was over the weekend crowned Miss Africa Perth 2013.

Miss Karanja beat competition from Liberia, Zambia, South Africa and DRC to bag the coveted prize at a pageant which was held at the Astor Theatre in Perth City, Australia.

Contestants from Liberia and Zambia took the first and second runner up respectively.

Bangla Pesa, Complementary Currency Faces Threat from State

Police have today raided a Mombasa based non-profit organization office after it was informed of circulation of non-legal tender.

Several people in Changamwe were arrested for having contravened the Central Bank Act, which states that the Central Bank has the exclusive mandate of issuing legal tender.

However, the residents of Bangladesh, an informal settlement in Changamwe have opposed the move claiming Bangla Pesa is changing lives with access to common currency being limited.

About Bangla Pesa

Kenyan High School High Jump Goes Viral on Youtube

A video posted on youtube featuring students at a high school track meet in the Rift Valley, competing in 2M high jump has gone viral.

The video which was uploaded by Michael Stewart has received almost 1 Million views and 1100 comments in just 5 days.

Stewart urges well wishers to help build better facilities for the school athletes.

Watch it below..

Kipchoge Keino Retains NOCK Chair

Dr. Kipchoge Keino has been re-elected to the position of Chair of the National Olympic Committee Kenya (NOCK) in elections held on Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Nairobi.

Keino who has been at the reign since 1989 defeated his former Vice Chair Alfred Khang’ati, managing 21 votes against 10 votes of Khang’ati.

Earlier Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Chairman, Sam Nyamweya opted out of the NOCK elections citing many irregularities in the process. He was contesting for Second Vice Chairperson.

Ekumbo beats Athletics Kenya Chair 

CHOCOLATE CITY & ADRENALIVE present THE LAUNCH

The Launch, inaugural concert by Nigeria's Record Label Chocolate City and Adrenalive to be headlined by Victoria Kimani and Sanaipei Tande.

Date: Friday May 3, 2013
Time: 6pm
Venue: Kenya National Museum, Courtyard 
Charges: Kshs1000 (Regular)
               Kshs1500 (VIP)

The Heineken Mingle, Sat June 15

Meet New People Through Play

Date: Saturday June 15, 2013
Venue: Ngong Racecourse
Time: 11-3Am
Charges: Kshs2000 (Advance)

Line up: DJ Caise from Nigeria, Electrique DJs, DJ Protégé, DJ Joe Mfalme, DJ Crème & DJ Cheek-O

Mkutano wa CHADEMA UK na Mjadala wa waTanzania

Napenda kukumbusha kuhusu mjadala mkubwa na wa kihistoria wa waTanzania utakaofanyika 3Sixty, University of Reading siku ya tarehe 01/06/2013.


Kwa taarifa tu, kutakuwa na usafiri kwa wale watakaohitaji. Usafiri wa basi utaanzia London saa 4:00 (nne kamili) asubuhi. Kama unahitaji huduma hii unashauriwa kuwasiliana na Bernad Irondo kwenye namba hii: 07804804963 kabla ya siku ya Jumatano tarehe 28/05/2013.

Kibaki is the Most Inspirational Kenyan, Survey

Retired president Mwai Kibaki is the most inspirational Kenyan, this is according to a recent survey conducted by Consumer Insight.

Two percent of those who participated in the survey cited Kibaki's achievements and value system as the root of inspiration.

US president Barrack Obama was polled as the most inspiring with 6.8percent followed by Nobel Prize winner and former South African president Nelson Mandela (4.8percent) and British billionaire Richard Branson with 2.4percent.

AFLEWO 2013 at Winners' Chapel, Likoni Rd

AFLEWO (Africa Let’s Worship) is an annual All-Night Worship project.

Date: Friday 31st May, 2013
Time: 4:30 pm -6:00 am
Venue: Winners' Chapel, Likoni Road off Mombasa road

Party in the Park, Hells Gate National Park

Date: Saturday June 8, 2013
Venue: Hells Gate National Park in Naivasha
Charges: Kshs1000
Here is the lineup:  Sauti Sol, DJ Protégé, DJ Crème & DJ Andre
For more on camping details: 0700 191 522

Huddah Monroe & Annabel Represent Kenya at Big Brother Africa 8

In a star-studded ceremony on Sunday night in South Africa, 28 new housemates were revealed for season 8 of Big Brother Africa, dubbed "The Chase".

Kenya will be represented by 21-year-old model and Socialite Huddah Monroe and compatriot Annabel Mbaru, a 24-year-old fashion designer.

The two will join the other 26 contestants garnering for USD 300,000 prize money.

Here is Huddah's bio courtesy of bigbrotherafrica.dstv.com

Huddah is a model with a Diploma in Programming. She loves Chinese food, ugali and fish.

Huddah’s favourite place in Kenya is Mombasa, and she says the best thing about Africa is the diversified cultures and natural resources. Her favourite place outside Kenya is Miami, because it’s a beautiful place and she loves tropical weather.

Her role model is Marilyn Monroe, because “she was intelligent, a go-getter, a sexy woman with a charming smile and also very popular”. Huddah entered Big Brother because she believes it’s a once in a lifetime experience and she felt she really needed to be part of it. “Plus it has brought a lot of opportunities in life for a lot of people,” she says.

President Uhuru's Inaugural Speech at the 50th Anniversary of Africa Union

Here is President Uhuru Kenyatta's Inaugural address at the 50th Anniversary of Africa Union.

I am delighted to be among brothers and sisters at this eminent Assembly that marks the 50th Anniversary of the launch of our premier multilateral institution of the Organization of the African Unity and precursor to the African Union.

I also wish to congratulate you, Mr Chairman, for hosting this historic celebration and commend you most sincerely for the able manner in which you steered the watershed and memorable celebrations yesterday. I am sure that each and every one of us will return home with cherished memories of the event.

I feel honoured that my first AU Summit is this defining Assembly that seeks to set the stage for the re-birth of Africa, as espoused by the theme of our Summit: Pan Africanism and African renaissance.

Mr Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen,

On behalf of the Government and people of Kenya, allow me to extend our deepest gratitude to Africa in its entirety for the honour you all bestowed upon me and the people of Kenya by attending my swearing-in ceremony on 9th April, 2013 in Nairobi. I also acknowledge the many messages of goodwill that I received after my election as President of the Republic of Kenya, and remain humbled by the strong expression of support.

Shopping Fun fair: Westgate Wonderland Bazaar

Date: 7th to 9th June 2013
Venue: Westgate rooftop parking
Event Description : 3 day shopping fun fair bazaar
Entrance : Free of charge
Contact Info : Tel: 020 3746172/3
                            Website : www.westgate.co.ke
                            Facebook: www.facebook.com/westgateshoppingmall
                            Email : kate@althaus.co.ke

African Liberation Day 2013 Celebrations in Nairobi

Tomorrow is International African Liberation Day and in Kenya the celebrations will kick off at National Archives, Nairobi.

Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013
Venue: March starts at National Archives towards Ufungamano Students Center University of Nairobi

KikoRomeo Presents Shaken Not Stirred Another 007 Experience

Date: Wednesday 29th May, 2013
Venue:Yaya Centre
Charges: Kshs2,900  and Kshs5,000 for front row seating.
Dress Code: 007/Evening
Featuring Kenya International Rugby players from 15s & 7s.
Includes Cocktail, Show & AfterParty. Optional extra of booking dinner at the Food Loft.

Samwel Kambi & Joseph Ole Lenku Join Uhuru's Cabinet

President Uhuru has today nominated Samwel Kazungu Kambi and Joseph Jama Ole Lenku to fill the two remaining slots to his cabinet.

Samwel Kazungu Kambi has been nominated as Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Services while Utalii College principal Joseph Jama Ole Lenku as Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Interior & Coordination of National Government.

The two names have been forwarded to Parliament for approval.

More to follow..

Baker Stove: A Cook Stove that will change the Developing World

Majority of women in the developing world prepare food and purify water on a traditional technology called a three-stone fire. It is basically three rocks that support a pot with an open fire in the middle. This cooking style has been proven to be inefficient and leads to many environmental and health problems.

That is why Top Third Ventures Ltd, a company registered in Kenya has come up with Baker Stove, a solution to replace the three-stone fire. The 100% locally manufactured stove is thermal efficient allowing women to cook with only a third of the wood they used to use and in much less time.

Tarrus Riley & Alpha Blondy live in Concert

Big Tune Live presents Tarrus Riley and Alpha Blondy live in concert

Date:Saturday June 15, 2013
Venue: KICC Grounds
Time: 6 pm to Dawn
Charges: Kshs 2500 (at the gate)
               Kshs 2000 (advance)

Hosted by: Kriss Darlin, Kajairo, Mbusii & Bonoko

Mindspeak May: Satchu hosts Habil O. Olaka

Aly Khan Satchu will host Habil O. Olaka, the Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Bankers Association on Saturday 25th May at the Intercontinental Hotel.

Mr. Olaka is an electrical engineer turned banker. 

Time: 0900

The Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission of Kenya Report is Out

The Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission of Kenya has released its report as mandated by TJRC Act number 6 of 2008.

The commission was tasked with investigating and analyzing gross human rights violations and other historical injustices in Kenya between December 12, 1963 and February 28, 2008 as part of the Agenda Four of the National Accord signed in 2008 by former President Mwai Kibaki and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

Miss World Kenya 2013 Pageant Auditions

"Beauty with a purpose."

Out-Going Miss World Kenya Shamim Nabil

 Miss World Kenya 2013 auditions are as follows:

25th May 2013- Kisumu
1st June 2013 - Mombasa and Eldoret 
8th June 2013 - Nairobi

Requirements

JP Morgan to Open Office in Kenya

U.S financial services giant JP Morgan Chase is set to open a representative office in Kenya after it got approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).

This is seen as a major stride for Nairobi as it seeks to be East Africa’s financial and life insurance hub.

JP Morgan Chase which is the largest bank based on asset in the U.S will join a growing list of big global lenders that have set base in the country. 

East Africa Designer Fair Featuring Fashion Accessories, Home Decor & Gifts

The East Africa Designer fair is back. With three successful past fairs and wide-acclaim from shoppers, media and retailers. This time around, the fair will be showcasing fashion accessories, home décor and gifts.

Date: Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th June 2013.
Time: From 9AM - 6PM
Venue: The Village Market, Nairobi

Mjadala wa waTanzania UK Kufanyika University of Reading

Siku ya Jumamosi tarehe 01/06/2013, waTanzania waishio UK watakutana kwa ajili ya mjadala mkubwa utakaohusu mwaswala yafuatayo: Elimu; Katiba; Muungano; na Utaifa. Mjadala utafanyika kwenye ukumbi wa mikutano wa University of Reading. Hii ni nafasi ya kipekee kwa waTanzania kuzungumzia mambo muhimu yanayoihusu jamii yetu bila kujali itikadi, imani, rangi au kitu kingine chochote. Vikundi mbali mbali vya kidini, kisiasa na kijamii vitakuwepo.

Japokuwa mjadala unafanyikia UK, waTanzania wote wenye nia ya kushiriki kutoka mahali popote pale duniani wanaweza na wanakaribishwa kushiriki. Kama ungependa kushiriki kutoka sehemu yoyote ulipo, unaweza kufanya hivyo kwa kupitia tweeter account itakayotolewa hivi karibuni.

University of Nairobi's Team ABE Needs Your Vote

Four University of Nairobi engineering students are finalists in the biennial global Airbus Fly Your Ideas competition.

The students who are in their fourth year teamed up a couple of months ago to form A.B.E an acronym for Aero Bamboo Engineering.

The group of Marian Muthui, Alex Njira, Karl Heinz and Tony Kadiegu Mugita pitched their idea of using bamboo to make the interior cabin and flooring of aircraft as an alternative to conventional material.

The bamboo is styled into bamboo Honeycomb lattice which is lighter and stronger compared to wood. The innovation also comes with embedded thermal acoustic foam as a replacement for non-recyclable composite materials used in the manufacture of aircraft cabin items.

Blankets and Wine XLIV with Zahara, Dela, Alsarah & Priscah

Date: Sunday 2 June, 2013
Time: 1:00pm to 9:00pm
Venue: The Carnivore Grounds, Nairobi

The 44th edition of  Blankets and Wine presents South Africa's Award-winning artiste Zahara, Kenya's Priscah Ojwang, Dela and Sudan's Alsarah.

Upcoming artiste Priscah Ojwang, an alumni of Sauti Music Academy makes her debut in Blankets & Wine. She will share stage with Sudanese singer Alsarah who promises a unique treat with her ethno-urban flavour.

Mater Heart Run Set for May 25th in Nairobi, Mombasa & Mumias

 Touch a Child's Heart

Date: Saturday, May 25th 2013
Venue: Nairobi: Nyayo Stadium, 7am
                           Mombasa Sports Club, 9am
                           Mumias Booker Academy, 8:30am
In order to participate purchase a T shirt for Ksh1,000, Cap Ksh400 and Wrist Bands Ksh 300 from all Nakumatts, Capital FM and Galitos Innscor outlets countrywide.
Donations via Mpesa Bill Pay Number 526300.
Here is the Nairobi Route Map

Call for Entries: Google Innovation Pavilion & Awards in Kenya

 

Howzit MSN destined for Kenya, Nigeria + Press Release

Howzit MSN is planning to make forays into East and West Africa through strategic Kenya and Nigeria.

The portal which is Africa largest with 3.3million unique browsers per month is set for the battle for online and mobile news space in the region with the official launch set for Monday, 1st July 2013.

The two countries have a high internet penetration rate with mobile being a big feature. Kagiso Media which publishes MSN for Microsoft is seeking to provide content that is tailored to needs of locals.

News24 is a good example of South African portal sites that have succeeded in the region having ventured into Kenya in 2011 and last year in Nigeria.

Below is the Press Release

Wanyama is Clydesdale Bank Young Player of the Year

Kenyan international midfielder Victor Mugubi Wanyama has been named the Clydesdale Bank Young Player of the Year.

This is the second major award the midfielder who plays for Scottish Champions Celtic has bagged after the Celtic Young Player of the Year award in April.

88mph Opens Applications in Nairobi

08.05.2013, Nairobi, Kenya 88mph, an early stage startup fund and 3 month accelerator program has opened applications for Nairobi. The program assists start-ups by giving them investment of up to a 100k, access to business networks and the know how to quickly grow their businesses. 88mph’s strategy in Africa is to fund strong teams and web-mobile ideas that have the ability to scale across English speaking Africa.

“There’s an immense opportunity to build mobile/web start-ups in Nairobi right now. African Mobile/web is hands down one of the fastest growing markets in the world and we want to reach out to entrepreneurs who build products and services for hundreds of million mobile/web users that are rapidly popping up on the continent,” says 88mph Program Director Nikolai Barnwell.

Barnwell continues,“Unfortunately, the natural course of a startup is to die before succeeding. But we provide the funding and the infrastructure to boost the odds of survival and we now want to look for the next batch of future successful entrepreneurs.”

JAB Releases Cut-Off Points for 2012

The Joint Admission Board ( JAB) has released the new cut-off points for joining university for students who sat for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in 2012.

The new cut-off will allow students who scored a minimum of B (of 61 points) selected for admission while girls who scored B (of 60 points) and B- (of 59 points) will also be admitted.

Mukhisa Kituyi to head UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Former Trade Minister Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi has been appointed the new Secretary General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). 

Dr. Kituyi who was once an MP of Kimilili becomes the first Kenyan to head a United Nations agency as a Secretary General. He will also simultaneously serve as the undersecretary of the United Nations.

Energy Management Awards 2013 Slated for 31st May

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers will be holding their annual Energy Management Awards (EMA) on Friday, 31st May 2013.

The awards seek to recognize companies that have put in place energy efficiency initiatives.

Venue: Intercontinental Hotel

Time:  6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Dress Code: Black Tie

Fashion Event: Out of the Shadows

The biggest fashion event in the country is set to take place on 17th May 2013 at the Ole Sereni Hotel.

Time: 8PM
Charges: Ksh1500/- (Advance)
               Ksh2000/- (Gate)

Those expected at the glamorous event include Nick Ondu (Ankara Vintage), Mohamed Bana (Bana the Brand), Vaishali Morjaria, Dafina Inernational and photography team of Nick Klause and Eye-Con photography.

The 3rd Annual Africa Banking & Finance Conference 2013

 

Date: 14th - 15th May 2013
Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Nairobi
Theme: "Contributing towards a robust economic growth through innovations"

Key topic for discussion include:

- Making Sustainability Banking count in Africa

- Emerging Issues in the region

Doodle 4 Google 2013 Competition Launch

Wangari Maathai Google Doodle, 1st April 2013

As Kenya celebrates its 50th anniversary since independence in December, Google Kenya will launch the Doodle 4 Google 2013 competition, which will be open to all Kenyan school students aged between 6 years to 18 years.

The competition will encourage them to create their own doodles, allowing the students a chance to win a techie prize for himself/herself and for his/her school.

The theme for the 2013 contest is “My Kenya.”

Elgon Cup 2013 Set for June 15th at RFUEA Grounds

On June 15, 2013 the RFUEA grounds Nairobi will play host to the much anticipated match between Kenya and Uganda's Rugby Cranes.

It will be a redemption match for Kenya, after relinquishing the Elgon Cup title following a 19-17 aggregate defeat last year. 

Kenya's Lioness will also defend their Women's Elgon Cup title against Uganda.

The return leg will take place in Uganda's capital, Kampala on Saturday 22 June 2013.

Occupy Parliament: An Uprising Against Collective Greed of Kenyan MPs

On Tuesday, May 14, 2013, peaceful demonstrators will occupy Parliament buildings in Nairobi to protest against an attempt by Members of Parliament to arm-twist the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) into yielding to the MPs’ demands for indefinitely higher pay.

The act of occupying Parliament by members of the general public shall symbolize the power and pre-eminence of the public over persons who hold elective office.

In the recent past, local MPs have made concerted attempts to usurp SRC’s mandate of regulating salaries and apportioning the national wage budget across the public sector. Indeed, caving in to MPs’ pressure to disband SRC, the Sarah Serem-led commission surprisingly decided to award MPs a tax-free grant of Sh5 million each for the purchase of vehicles. Negotiations to have MPs salaries increased are ongoing.

Venue: Uhuru Park, Freedom Corner at 10AM
Dress Code: White T-Shirt and Black Trouser

Objectives of Operation Occupy Parliament

After Successful Launch of Ingwe TV, Expect BAQE TV

On Wednesday Kenyan Premier League side AFC Leopards unveiled Ingwe TV to become the first local club to launch its own television network.

In the deal sealed by Wananchi Group's Zuku TV, the Kenyan elite club will receive Sh23million in a span of three years with Sh8 million going directly to the club and the remaining going into production work for the TV network, airing on Zuku Sports.

Zuku has more plans for the Kenyan sports scene with the yet to be launched BAQE TV, a sports magazine show that will be hosted by Eagle Wing's starlet Silalei Shani and artiste DNG.

Complete List of Groove Awards 2013 Nominees

Safaricom in partnership with Mo Sound Entertainment has unveiled this year’s Groove Awards’ nominees at the National Museum of Kenya.

Here are the nominees for the region's biggest gospel music awards:

Female Artist of the Year

1. Eunice Njeri
2. Gloria Muliro
3. Hellena Ken
4. Jemimmah Thiongoh
5. Mercy D’ Lai
6. Mercy Wairegi

Male Artist of the Year

1. DK Kwenye Beat
2. Eko Dydda
3. Jimmy Gait
4. Kevoyout
5. Kris Eh Baba
6. Willy Paul

Collabo of the Year

1.  Holiday - Hope Kid & Altermin Dancers
2.  Kando - Gloria Muliro Ft. Everlyne
3. Kofi Yoo - Masterpiece ft. D.K Kwenye Beat & Cabassa
4.  Mbona - DaddyOwen Ft. Dennoh
5.  Sitolia - Willy Paul & Gloria Muliro
6.  Wanajua - Pitson & Mwenye Haki

Audio Producer Of The Year:

1. Bizzy B
2. Dr Eddie
3. Dede
4. Jacky B
5. Saint P
6. Teddy B

DNA, Abass shut down Pilsner Pool Final (Photos)

..As Nakuru born Martin Mwangi dazzles in Pilsner League of Kings Pool Challenge finals.

‘Fimbo’ star, DNA headlined the star-studded Pilsner League of Kings Pool Challenge after-party as 25 year old Nakuru-born businessman Martin Mwangi was crowned champion in a grand finale held at the Klubhouse Entertainment Complex (K1) amid pomp and colour.

Joined in earnest by Pilsner poster boys Abbas Kubaff, DNG and DJ Ricky the Pilsner pool-cum music extravaganza shut down the popular club for a befitting finale after an adrenaline-packed 16-man contest.

While Abbas served his hip hop audience with his usual exuberance and lyrical dexterity, DNG shut down the fete with his new-school jams that have made him the toast of the moment to usher in the new pool champion who takes home Kshs.250, 000 and a two week trip to represent the country at the World Eight-ball Pool Championship in Blackpool, UK on June 23rd.

Fairtrade Launch in Kenya Slated for Tomorrow

DATE: 8th May 2013
TIME: 6.00 -9.00PM
VENUE: Tribe Hotel

Fairtrade Eastern Africa will launch Fairtrade, the first ethical label in the Kenyan market, tomorrow.

When you buy a product with this label in your local supermarket, not only can you be assured that Kenyan and African farmers receive a fair price for their goods, you also help the environment as Fairtrade promotes sustainable agricultural practices in Africa

Kenya will join over 70 countries where Fairtrade products are sold benefiting over 1.2 million smallholder farmers and workers worldwide, including over 700,000 in Africa.

African Development Bank launches USD1.26B Kenya-Ethiopia Electricity Highway

Press Release

Nairobi, Tuesday May 7th 2013: The African Development bank today launched the 1,068 kilometer high-voltage electricity highway to be built between Kenya and Ethiopia.

The project which is expected to be completed in less than five years, involves the construction of transmission lines of about 437 km in Ethiopia and about 631 km in Kenya and associated AC/DC converter stations at Wolayta-Sodo (Ethiopia) and Suswa (Kenya) substations with a transfer capacity of up to 2,000 MW in either direction.

Speaking at the launch, organized to brief on the project’s technical resources, African Development Bank’s Regional Director for East Africa Resource Centre (EARC), Mr. Gabriel Negatu reiterated the importance of the project to the East Africa’s cross-border trading.

Kenya Ranks Fifth in Africa's Top Foreign Direct Investors

Kenya is the fifth largest foreign direct investor in other African countries, this is according to a recently released Ernst & Young survey, '2013 Africa Attractiveness Survey'.

The survey which was based on the number of new projects initiated in the past five years, had India leading with 237 projects South Africa followed with 235, UAE was third with 201, The Republic of China fourth with 152 while Kenya had 113 projects.

Nairobi Fashion's Night Out at Tree House

Kenya's top designers will be showcasing their latest collections.
What to expect a Runway with 16 Models, Redcarpet Photography with 7 photographers, Performances by 5 artistes & 6 DJs and 10Designers.
Free photoshoot with a professional photographer for the most dressed audience. 
Venue: Tree House, Museum Hill
Charges: Ksh500/-
               Ksh800/- (VIP)

Networking in Heels at InterContinental Hotel

Date:9 May, 2013
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Venue: The InterContinental Hotel, Nairobi
Charge: Ksh2000/- 

This an all-inclusive non-membership programme for ladies only career and business networking event.

Mwangi walks away with Pilsner League of Kings Pool Challenge crown

Martin Mwangi was yesterday crowned Pilsner League of Kings Pool Challenge  champion in a grand finale held at the Klubhouse Entertainment Complex(K1) amid pomp and colour.

The 25 year old Nakuru-born businessman took home Kshs. 250,000 and earned a two week trip to represent the country at the World Eight-ball Pool Championship in Blackpool, UK on June 23rd.

In an adrenaline-packed 16-man grand finale, Mwangi, qualifying from the Western Region beat Dennis Kimani from the Mountain Region 6-4 in a best of 11 to give the 3-month tournament a befitting final in a packed Soccer City, K1.

Wyre Feted at International Reggae and Music Awards

Reggae and Dance Hall artiste Wyre Da Lovechild has been awarded the Best New Entertainer Award at the 32nd Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) held in Coral Springs Centre for the Arts-Florida, USA on Saturday.