dusitD2 Nairobi has received global recognition from the World Luxury Hotel Awards after being awarded The Best Luxury Business Hotel 2017 in the country. The world-class boutique hotel has positioned itself as the perfect urban retreat for both business and pleasure in Nairobi received the award for the second time, the first being in 2015. The annual award […]
Biological pesticide manufacturer, Dudutech is set to benefit a USD 2.4 million investment in subsidiary business from Flamingo Horticulture Investments (FHI Ltd). Dudutech will direct the additional funding towards an expansion of production facilities at the biofactory site in Naivasha, Kenya, including an additional 4ha of greenhouses and an insectary. The project is aimed at […]
It has taken only a few years for ride-hailing services like Uber, Taxify and Littlecab to make urban journeys more convenient, much to the delight of city dwellers Kenya. As innovation brings self-driving cars, electric vehicles, in-vehicle data connectivity, mechanisms for sharing rides and vehicles, and other technologies to more people, getting around cities is […]
It has taken only a few years for ride-hailing services like Uber, Taxify, and Littlecab to make urban journeys more convenient, much to the delight of city dwellers Kenya. As innovation brings self-driving cars, electric vehicles, in-vehicle data connectivity, mechanisms for sharing rides and vehicles, and other technologies to more people, getting around cities is […]
Traders in Kenya stand to benefit from increased efficiency following the launch of the Information for Trade in Kenya web portal, which has consolidated more than 120 documents and procedures required for import and export business in Kenya on one online platform. The portal is estimated to serve at least 1.5 million users per month and […]
Broadband service provider, Konnect Africa has unveiled SmartWIFI, a new hotspot service seeking to bring digital opportunities to Africans. The Eutelsat-owned firm is looking to leverage reliable satellite broadband network to enable sales outlets (retailers, hospitalities, gas stations, etc.) as well as healthcare centres or schools to become a connectivity point and digital gateway to opportunity for the surrounding […]
As competition for Video on Demand heats up in the region, Pay TV services have to restructure their strategies as online streaming gains traction By Brian Yatich Less than three years ago, Video on Demand flocked the Global market with hours of Binge watching. Online platforms like Netflix and ShowMax became a force to reckon […]
Telecommunications operator, Orange has announced the official launch of its brand in Sierra Leone. The launch comes after the acquisition of telecommunications operator, Airtel Sierra Leone in July last year. The new brand will be known as Orange Sierra Leone, together with its Senegal-based partner Sonatel, the Orange Group seeks to reinforce its presence across West […]
After moving to the number one spot in the Chinese market, OPPO introduces new Android 7.1 Nougat Smartphone with premium features. By Brian Yatich Chinese smartphone manufacturer, OPPO, has introduced a new mid-tier 4G device as it seeks to increase it’s footing in the Kenyan market. OPPO Kenya has collaborated with the local network operator, […]
The Hub Karen Mall in conjunction with Safaricom, has rolled out a new service that will see customers pay to park on the go via M-Pesa as part of its drive to enhance the customer experience at the mall. The service eliminates the need for customers to queue at the pay station. “This is an […]