Author: David Indeje

Low-cost carrier Jambojet, which is starting direct flights to Kisumu and Eldoret from its Mombasa hub, has opened ticket bookings. The airline intends to start operating the two routes on 2nd October 2020 with an introductory fare of Ksh 8, 900 one way for each route. This is after the Kenya Airways subsidiary was allowed to operate scheduled non-stop flights within its domestic market without stopping at its Nairobi hub. “Customer satisfaction is at the core of our business. We continuously listen to our customers’ needs and are happy that we can now connect the Western region to the Coastal…

Kenya’s Centum Investment will invest Kshs 7.0 billion to develop a new affordable housing project in Kasarani, Nairobi.  The project, “265 Elmer One Apartment”, will consist of  268 units, comprising studio apartments, 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom loft and 2 bedroom apartments of 20 sqm, 40 sqm, 40 sqm, and 60 sqm, respectively. The selling prices of the units will begin from Ksh Sh1.9 million.  “The tastefully designed houses are ideal and affordable for first time home buyers as well as those who want to invest in real estate without necessarily going through the hassle of getting involved in land buying…

Neema Kinoti is the founder of Ohana Family Wear, a Kenyan swimwear line that creates modern designs using Afro-inspired fabrics, colors, and prints. Founded in 2017 while she was a student at the United States International University-Africa, Ohana Family Wear aims to provide accessible and culturally resonant swimwear that empowers Africans to confidently engage with aquatic environments. Kinoti spoke with the Khusoko team about her brand’s mission to promote inclusivity and challenge the perception that swimming is not an essential skill for Africans. Ohana Family Wear represents through our range of beachwear designed to celebrate our African culture, different body…

The growing adoption of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Counties calls for developing ICT continuity frameworks, according to a joint report by Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTAnet) and the ICT Authority. The report has highlighted ICT Categories that are performing well and which ones need improvement from consolidated findings from the counties ofUasin Gishu, Kajiado, and Taita-Taveta.  The survey and assessment sought to determine the extent to which the counties are adopting and leveraging ICTs to measure and track the maturity levels of key ICT processes that facilitate and enable efficient execution of the integrated County development plans. This…

The Africa Telecommunication Union (ATU) announced the launch of the ATU Africa Innovations Challenge 2020. The challenge is targeted at identifying and supporting young African innovators who have developed mobile applications useful for benefiting the fight to contain COVID-19 in Africa. The top prize winner in the competition is expected to carry home a cash award of USD 5000 aside from being engaged in other mentorship and partnership programmes.  “This challenge will be instrumental in recognizing, testing and highlighting disruptive innovations and new business models that have the capacity to redefine Africa,” said the ATU Secretary-General Mr. John OMO. Omo…

Manufacturers should adopt digital technology faster to adjust to the new normal for sustainability, SYSPRO Africa Head of Solutions Engineering Deirdre Fryer said. “For a long time, we have been talking about digital transformation. In some business circles, it was not well understood; in others, it was just ignored. But now, we are suddenly seeing people and businesses beginning to develop an interest in digital transformation. It has now become a re-ignited topic, one that people are paying attention to and want to explore,” noted Ms. Deirdre. She was speaking during a webinar series hosted by SYSPRO to assist Kenyan…