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Need help on the OdiBets platform? Here’s everything you need to know.
Having come to popularity in Kenya since the year 2018, OdiBets has become a household name that boasts of making sports betting enthusiasts into winners. Betting or gambling for sports was not popular in Kenya, however, with the entrance of OdiBets and other betting firms into the Kenyan market, betting has become more entrenched into the Kenyan society. Once a…
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Naomi Campbell to become Magical Kenya International Tourism Ambassador
Super Model, Naomi Campbell, has agreed to be Magical Kenya International Tourism Ambassador. She will help promote the marketing of Kenya as an ideal tourism and travel destination to the world. This was agreed upon during her meeting with Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Najib Balala, over the weekend. “We welcome the exciting news that Naomi Campbell will advocate…
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EABC urges for harmonization of Covid-19 charges to boost intra EAC trade
The East African Business Council (EABC) is urging for lowering and harmonization of COVID-19 related charges in the East African Community, in a bid to ease the cost of doing business and boost intra-EAC trade. This is set to support businesses to be more resilient and rebound amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, Covid-19 tests are priced differently in each Partner State EAC…
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Emirates is offering Kenyan travellers discounted return fares starting at $360
Emirates has today announced its global special fares to encourage Kenyan travellers to reconnect with family and friends or explore new destinations in the new year. The return fares in Economy Class fares start at 360 USD to Dubai, 610 USD to London, 880 USD to New York, 1060 USD to Maldives and 845 USD to Kuala Lumpur. In addition,…
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[Interview] Our data marketplace is helping fill credit history gap in Sub-Saharan Africa, CARMA CEO
CARMA Interview: Fintech has become a significant force in shaping the financial services industry in Sub-Saharan Africa. As this market grows, the need for data also arises – data has become an integral part of the value chain. In this interview, we talk to Ted Martynov, the CEO of CARMA, the world’s first data marketplace that provides lending organizations with credit assessments (including the…
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Jambojet is offering 10,000 seats at a discounted rate of KSH. 2,100
Regional low-cost carrier Jambojet has announced a 72-hour sale, offering 10,000 seats at a discounted rate of ksh. 2,100 one way to usher in the new year. The three day sale which is part of the #NowTravelReady campaign will run from 5th January to 7th January 2021. The tickets will be valid for local travel between 11th January and 20th March 2021. “Throughout…
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Kickstart your New Year’s fitness resolutions and stick to them with Huawei devices in your arsenal
The New Year is here and you must be thinking of some resolutions, which you want to try to achieve. Be it in terms of fitness, health or having the latest connected gadgets to keep you moving in today’s fast-moving tempo. The world is now very much tech-driven, therefore it is no surprise that tech gadgets have made their way…
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Finding a Chinese Better half For Sale On the web
Finding a Oriental wife that you can buy can be a tense process for many men. This is because of the fact they’ve already probably come to the nation in search of someone for life. However , these men should be aware of the legal implications of marrying a Chinese girl. Far too many men get caught in the pitfall…
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[Column] How to deal with fatigue in remote teams
While the pandemic paved way for even the most staunch opponents of remote work to change their perspective, fatigue is starting to set in for some of the teams, especially for those who have been isolated for the best part of the year now. However, as restrictions relax, some companies are choosing to reopen their office with a limited workforce.…
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Healthcare and corruption are the top devolution misses in Kenya
The COVID-19 pandemic is hitting the country really hard. As of yesterday, Kenya had reported 15,601 positive cases and 263 deaths. Recovered cases stood at 263. Once again, the pandemic has exposed some weaknesses in our government system. Weaknesses we expected the devolved government would fix. When the current Kenyan constitution was promulgated on 27 August 2010, Kenyans had so…
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[Column] Lulu Kiritu: Effects of Covid-19, Will it get easier
Covid-19 has in a big way affected the world. Businesses are now looking to the lifting of the travel bans and restrictions with the hope of adapting to the ‘new normal’. The 6th of July 2020 is a date that every Kenyan looked forward to, with the hope of an ease in the movement within the country. There are great…
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Kenya COVID-19 Fund, Equity Group Foundation and Health Ministry Distribute First Supply of Locally Manufactured PPEs
Kenya COVID-19 Fund Board flagged off the first consignment of locally manufactured PPEs to public hospitals in Kenya over the weekend. In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Equity Group Foundation (EGF). The Board through its Health and Procurement Committees is coordinating the sourcing, quality assurance and distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) for frontline health care workers at…
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Safaricom Foundation Donates PPEs To Healthcare Workers In Meru, Kajiado And Baringo
Safaricom Foundation has handed over personal protective equipment (PPEs) worth over KES 7 million to healthcare workers in Meru, Kajiado and Baringo. The PPEs are in support of the fight against the coronavirus in those three counties. Healthcare workers in Meru will receive N95 masks, hazardous materials suits, face shields, surgical gowns and masks as well as hand sanitsers “Our health…
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Health CS Mutahi Kagwe and experts share experiences with counterparts in China on Covid-19 with support from Huawei
Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe and other health experts recently held a video conference call from Afya House with their counterparts in China to share experiences relating to the fight against the Coronavirus. With video conference equipment supported by Huawei, this was the first time the Kenyan delegation held a video conference with the Chinese Ministry of Health and other experts who have…
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GE Healthcare and Kenya Association of Radiologists host 2nd Radiology with Over 100 Healthcare Professionals
GE Healthcare and the Kenya Association of Radiologists (KAR) held the ‘2nd Radiology Clinical Day” to train more than 100 Kenyan radiologists on the latest medical imaging technologies and techniques to improve diagnosis and disease management. The one-day forum themed ‘Elevating Radiology’ was focused on Gastrointestinal and abdominal radiology. Topics covered included advanced technologies in body imaging, advanced digital mammography…
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[Column] The law is only as good as the regulator: as LN100 has shown Kenya
At the end of every regulatory process comes the regulator, the implementation and the enforcement. For without them, as we know only too well in Kenya, every law is no law at all, with the beginning, middle and end of legislation coming only on its application. A case in point is Legal Notice, LN for the initiated, 100, gazetted on…
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Best places around the world to go kayaking
Kayaking is the type of water sport that besides being fun and offering quite a few health and fitness benefits, also triggers the desire to travel more.
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The 15 most beautiful coral reefs in the world
The oceans and seas are incredible things of beauty, with a fascinating mix of underwater gardens and marine life. Of particular importance are the stunning coral reefs, which act as a protection mechanism to coastlines and a home to an array of ecosystems.
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Personal Interests hindering growth of Miraa sector
A senior officer in the flight industry in Kenya is under fire for allowing personal interests to interfere in the running of the million shilling business. Past media reports have shown Director-General Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Gilbert Kibe grounds aircrafts at the Wilson Airport, but reasons behind the grounding are largely in question. To note KCAA has not given any…
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Motocross elite head to Norfolk for Lyng’s annual extravaganza
Some of the world’s best motocross riders return from the opening Grand Prix in Argentina to get their British Motocross Championship campaign underway at the spectacular Cadders Hill circuit at Lyng on Sunday.
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