Chain Works (USA) Compulyx (Kenya) Join Hands

Chainworks Inc – well-established IT firm based  in the Unites States and Asia that offers solutions based on Blockchain technologies including, complete end-to-end solutions on Blockchain technologies, seamless integration with existing applications(USA) and Compulynx – an information technology company, successfully operating for more than 24 years – today announced a strategic partnership between the two tech companies to bring innovative solutions and applications through Blockchain technology. The collaboration is a joint venture named Chainworks Africa which will promote Blockchain technology and solutions in the African region.

Block Chain Taskforce Chairman Dr. Bitange Ndemo and ChainWorks Founder and CEO Rohit Tandon at the partnership Launch. Photo Credits Winnie Mutegi.

Compulynx CEO Sailesh Savani at the event . Photo Credits Winnie Mutegi

Tuskies Now Sell Adila (Sour Traditional Milk) and Organic Veggies

Leading Supermarket chain Tuskies earlier yesterday launched it’s 63rd branch supermarket branch at Karen Cross Road Mall in Nairobi. The new addition is set to be the first supermarket chain offering

A shelf at Tuskies Cross Roads Mall Karen Nairobi. Images Courtesy oxygene.co.ke

Images Courtesy oxygene.co.ke

Images Courtesy oxygene.co.ke

organic food products to its customers this made possible through partnerships with organic food producing farmers ( including honey tappers traditional fermented milk. The emerging consumer concerns on the need to eat healthy and eat food that is organic and free of disease causing chemicals is a niche market that the supermarket chain hopes to fill. Speaking at the event Chan Managing Director Dan Gachua said; ”

“At Tuskys’ Karen Branch, we have chosen to pursue a different and unique approach as we seek to penetrate into the high spend of the Kenyan retail market. In Karen, we chose to be the first to answer to the call of providing food which we know how it has been grown and whose traceability we can account for,” said Dan Githua, CEO, Tusker Mattresses Limited.

 

CONSERVATIONIST ALI KAKA KNIGHTED

Dr. Ali Kaka has been honored with the Knights Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary award, which is the second highest honour in that country.

The long-time Conservationist received the prize for his outstanding contribution towards marine conservation and establishment of Rhino sanctuaries.

 

The prize further acknowledged Dr. Kaka’s work for the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation, which has its Headquarters in Hungary.

 

Speaking while receiving the award at the Hungary Embassy in Kenya, the Conservationist applauded the Hungarian government for recognizing his efforts, adding that the award signifies the strides Kenya has achieved in conserving both her environment and wildlife.

Ali Kaka Speaking to Journalists during the Award Ceremony. Photo Credits Ministry of Tourism Kenya.

GOOGLE LAUNCHES NAIROBI STREET VIEW

Google is the latest entrant in boosting the Kenya tourism  sector, with the launch of the Google Street View in Nairobi. The technology provides a 360-degree image of a street or area, enabling travelers to explore the city’s landmarks and natural wonders as a backbone of the tourism and hospitality sectors. The application will be essential to help the ever increasing numbers of conference tourists who wish to navigate the Nairobi City among them a delegation of Oman Investors who are scheduled to host the OPEX Trade Exhibition and Investment Conference at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre on 29th October 2018

Kimathi Street Nairobi Kenya. Images Courtesy of Google.

President Uhuru Kenyatta gives thumbs up to Pangani Urban Renewal Housing Project

Caption: Mr. Robert Muchoki Director Tecnofin Ltd (developer of Pangani Urban renewal project) explains to Hon. President Uhuru Kenyatta on the project number of units 1434, mode of payment and the period it will take to complete the project, looking on From left, Mr. David Sirma- Tecnofin Ltd, Hon. Governor Mike Sonko Nairobi County and Charles Kerich- County Executive Member for Lands, Housing and Urban Planning during the recent Nairobi Agricultural Show. Nairobi County Government is ready to commence on the upgrading project of seven county estates with Pangani estate being the first estate to benefit from the project which is in line with the President’s Big Four agenda.  Image Courtesy Shekele Communications

BOMET HUAWEI PARTNER TO HACK BIG 4

Bomet, October 8 2018 Bomet County played host to probably the first county based hackathon targeting ‘’the-big4-agenda’’ and the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2018-2022. This marks a major milestone for the county where ICTs and the Youth Agenda are being mainstreamed.

Participants at the Hackathon. Image courtesy of oxygene.co.ke

This Hackathon is an offshoot of the first Big4 Hackathon held in Nairobi on the 8^th and the 15^th of September 2018 at the HeriHub, National Museums of Kenya. The hackathon’s focus is an innovation and mentorship platform that seeks to nurture ideas and technology solutions developed by youth and which centre on tangible economic and social impacts in the Big 4 Agenda.

 

The Bomet Hackathon was held over the past 2 days on the 8^th and 9^th of October 2018, where the Big 4 issues and the CIDP were demystified on the first day and then the participants broke away into various interest groups to consolidate their ideas.

 

The youth will use the next two weeks to refine their ideas under the guidance of mentors as they are prepared to face judges on the 22^nd of October 2018.  Bomet County is hosting the Lake Regions Development Bloc Conference from the 23^rd to the 26^th of October 2018. This presents an excellent opportunity for the Hackathon winners to showcase their ideas to the 14 county governors present. This has been made possible by Huawei being a major sponsor of both the Hackathon and the LREB Conference.

 

The winning solutions will be awarded and supported to full development.

 

In Kenya more than one in every 5 Kenyans is aged between 15 to 24 years thus totaling to almost 10 million strong youth that are vital for Kenya’s future. As a result, about 10 million young people in the next decade are projected to enter the labor market which currently employs only 2.3 million in the formal sector.

 

The youth population continues to experience high levels of unemployment and underemployment – and thus the tech-solutions can not only solve the Big 4 issues, but also address this challenge of creating jobs for themselves and their peers. The developers therefore embark on leveraging the impact the youth have in the country to create long lasting and immediate solutions to the existing challenges and gaps in various sectors of the economy.

 

Worried About Spare Parts? Isuzu Sets Shops in Africa

Isuzu East Africa Managing Director, Rita Kavashe, receives The Isuzu Service Center certification plaque from Director of the Board, and Managing Executive Officer of Isuzu Motors Limited, and President of Isuzu Motors International FZE, Makoto Kawahara during the unveiling of the Isuzu Service Center. Images Courtesy Avid PR

8^th October 2018, Nairobi: Truck and bus manufacturer Isuzu East Africa has today launched the first Isuzu Service Centre in Africa at its assembly plant in Industrial Area, Nairobi as it marked off the international customer service week.

Speaking at the launch of the Service Centre, Isuzu EA Managing Director Rita Kavashe lauded the Isuzu EA Aftersales division for successfully spearheading the rigorous Isuzu evaluation process to attain the certification.

 

“We are excited to launch the Isuzu Service Centre today, the first of its kind in Africa,” said Ms Kavashe. “Since July 2017, our aftersales team has worked extremely hard to meet the quality standards required to qualify. There were 9 critical evaluation stages which they had to go through and perform well to be certified,” explained Ms Kavashe.

Ms Rita Kavashe highlighted the benefits of this transformation and what this would mean for Isuzu customers.

“We have doubled our service efficiency from a daily average of 45 vehicles to 90 vehicles. Customers will enjoy quick service turnaround of 2hrs for scheduled maintenance, access to our mobile service, field engineers and specialized fleet care. For our parts warehouse, we’ve set 15 minutes as the maximum waiting time for our customers” she explained. “The Service Centre is a fulfilment of our promise to our customers; to provide fast, reliable, advanced and professional vehicle services,” added Ms Kavashe.

Presiding over the commissioning of the Service Center, Director of the Board, and Managing Executive Officer of Isuzu Motors Limited, and President of Isuzu Motors International FZE, Makoto Kawahara, congratulated Isuzu EA and expressed support from Isuzu Motors.

“I am very delighted to witness the launch of the first ever Isuzu certified Service Centre in Africa. This is a testimony of the company’s dedication and commitment to provide absolute, reliable and professional customer service; a promise of Tuko Pamoja Safarini,” said Mr. Kawahara.

As part of the international Customer Service Month and to commemorate the opening of the facility, Isuzu EA customers will enjoy up to 15% discount on repairs between 8^th October and 31^st October, 2018. They will also be given a 5% discount when they sign up a service contract. The first 200 pick-ups and mu-X customers will get free oil filters.

The Isuzu Service Centre will operate from Monday till Saturday half-day, providing genuine Isuzu parts, specialized equipment and highly trained personnel.

Shaffie Weru, Grace Msalame, Nonny Gathoni Switched On

Nairobi, October 8^th 2018 – Kenya Red Cross has today officially launched a new TV station targeting the youth dubbed Switch TV.

The station will offer engaging local and international content that includes an entertaining mix of; drama, comedy, reality, sports and current affairs programs. It will be available on Free to Air channels on Signet and Bamba TV.

 

According to a study conducted by Millward Brown, a research firm on the youths preference to TV stations and content this year, while there is sufficient entertainment content on television, it is scattered on different television channels. There is need for high quality local content that appeals to the target’s intellect and need for content that addresses the challenges that the youth grapple with.

 

“This is a significant milestone for us in our quest to empower and entertain the youth through edutainment. We believe that the youth will use this platform to discuss their challenges guided by our high quality and engaging local production.  Our content will be strikingly different and we hope will be able to change the narrative amongst the youth as we influence them positively,” Abbas Gullet, Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Red Cross.

 

He added: “Through our sustainability pillar, we continuously engage in new an alternative sources of income to support and fund our humanitarian work. The revenue from Switch TV will therefore boost our emergency response kitty and other cross-sector development programmes.”

 

Kenya Red Cross has been continuously seeking alternative sources of funding for humanitarian activities to support Kenyans. It is banked on E-plus, Boma Hotel, Boma Inn and Boma International Hospitality College initiatives to supplement.

 

Top media personalities Shaffie Weru, DNG, Grace Msalame, amongst other have signed up to be some of the tv hosts at the new TV station and in support of the vision to provide positive and inspirational content to the youth.

 

Other media personalities in the station’s menu include:  Nonny Gathoni, Remmy Majala actor/presenter Daniel Peter Weke and former radio personality Nzula Makosi. The station has also brought on board new faces on screen with the likes of actor/ model Manasseh Nyaga, life coach Mwenesi Musalia, actress Jacky Matubia and fast rising rapper Kush Tracy.

Switch TV Presenters Nick Mudimba,Nonny Gathoni,Daniel Peter Weke,DJ Sammy Flinch,Mwenesi Musalia and Nzula Makosi at the launch of the TV station.     Images courtesy hkstrategies.co.ke

Kenya Red Cross Secretary General Dr. Abbas Gullet and Switch TV presenter Mwenesi Musalia. Image courtsey of hkstrategies.co.ke

Guest of Honor, British High Commissioner to Kenya Nic Hailey at event. Image courtesy of hkstrategies.co.ke

 

HUAWEI SPONSORS 9 KENYANS STUDY IN BEIJING CHINA

On 30th September 2018, 9 students undergoing the seeds for the future program from Huawei Kenya, had their opening ceremony at the Huawei Courtyard in Beijing to mark the official commencement of their training. This was after the successful Seeds for Future flag off that was held earlier that week. The opening ceremony was graced by Mr. Vincent Omuse, the officer in charge of Commercial Counsellor from the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya here in China.
Speaking on behalf of the Kenyan Ambassador to China who was in Shanghai preparing for the 2018 Expo, Mr. Omuse congratulated Huawei Kenya for giving the students the opportunity to learn from their Chinese counterparts. He also encouraged the students to take seriously whatever they would learn and implement it while back home. China being on the lead in terms of ICT and development, he urged the students to look out for open opportunities.
The students set off for a two week language, culture and ICT training. The latter will be offered by the Huawei University in Shenzhen and will focus on cutting edge technology such as 5G,LTE ,and cloud computing. The students will also make visits to the state of the art Huawei labs to get first-hand experience of the latest technologies globally. Students from Huawei Kenya will be trained alongside their peers from Bolivia.
This week, the students marked memorable experiences in Beijing by visiting the Great Wall of China, Summer Palace and also the Forbidden City. They are scheduled to undertake Chinese culture lessons like mandarin, painting at the Beijing Culture and Language University (BCLU), then proceed to receive ICT training. The Seeds for the future program is currently running in 22 countries across Africa with the aim to expand to more countries

Huawei Kenya Seeds for the Future students in Beijing.
Back row (fourth left) Mr. Mr. Vincent Omuse, the officer in charge of Commercial Counsellor from the Kenyan Embassy in China. Images Courtesy @oxygene.co.ke

COAST RESIDENTS SET FOR MADOKA HALF MARATHON.

Nairobi Kenya, 3rd October 2018:  Tesia Isanga Organisation (TIO) together with Safaricom Limited and Athletics Kenya  launched the 13^th edition of the Safaricom Madoka Half Marathon, on Wednesday, October 3^rd 2018 at Riadha house in Nairobi.

Speaking at the launch, Hon. Maj (Rtd) Marsden Madoka, Chairman, Tesia Isanga Organisation and Founder of the Madoka Half Marathon stated the growth and success of the marathon since inception, highlighting its impact in growing athletes in the coast region as well as the country.  “The marathon has fulfilled its mission of nurturing local talent in the region as it has elevated a number of local athletes from the region to international heights.” He further stated that there are plans to organise training and coaching camps starting in 2019 to further nurture athletic talents. “There is a need to continue developing the talents of promising young athletes by having training camps over school holidays. We are stepping up our efforts to raise monies to achieve this goal.”

 

Panuel Mkungo, the winner of the Philadelphia and Miami Half Marathons is among the top athletes expected at the race. Defending Champions Isaac Kipkoech and Nancy Kiprop have also confirmed participation. In addition to the 21Km race, the competition will have six other categories; 12Km for juniors, 8Km for men over 45years, 8km for women over 35years, 6Km for boys under 12years, 4Km for girls under 12years and 2Km for corporates.
The winners of the 21km race will receive a cash prize of Sh 500,000 each, with second and third-placed finishers getting Sh 250,000 and Sh 100,000 respectively. This makes the marathon the second highest paying marathon in the country.

 

“This is a great platform for nurturing and developing talent. We celebrate Hon. Madoka for being the brainchild behind this marathon and we are proud to be part of it. We continue to support and nurture grassroots talent by providing platforms that enable both established and upcoming sportsmen and women to improve their skills,” said Charles Kare, Acting Director – Consumer Business, Safaricom Limited.

 

The marathon will be held on Saturday, 20th October 2018 from 7am, Mashujaa day, and is seeking to increase participation from both local and foreign athletes in a bid to raise the standards of competition. Interested athletes can register at any Athletics Kenya offices.

 

Key Sponsors: Safaricom Limited, Kenya Ports Authority, Grain Bulk Handlers,  Taita Taveta County Government, Brookside Dairy, Kenya Commercial Bank and National Hospital Insurance Fund.

Victor Ikawa, HOD – Research, Safaricom Limited presents a sponsorship a cheque to Hon. Maj (Rtd) Marsden Madoka, Founder of the Madoka Half Marathon during the launch of the Safaricom Madoka Half Marathon. Images Courtesy of Tesia Isanga Organisation.