Author: Muindi

Football Kenya Federation president Nick Mwendwa has met a section of football representatives from Western and Nyanza regions in a series of meetings scheduled to discuss a return to football formula. The meetings also served to update the members on the just-published FIFA 2020 Covid-19 protocol, to be implemented when football finally resumes. “This pandemic has greatly affected football, and thus we thought it wise to meet the president so that we can see how best to prepare for the return of football,” said Vihiga County’s Kevin Elegwa. Football still stands suspended since March this year, and the recommendations from…

China’s UnionPay International (UPI), has partnered with Kenya’s iPay to enable its cardholders to access about 8,000 online merchants across Africa. The partnership will see UPI cardholders hold transactions with African brands that include Jumia, Glovo, Dominos, Decathlon, National Museums of Kenya, Ramtons Electronics, MyDawa, Urban Coffee, the Africa Legal Network as well as banks, restaurants and entertainment clubs and churches. READ 6 Safety Tips for a More Secure Online Shopping Experience “We believe that it is eminent for the public to understand the benefits of digital payments, beyond reducing physical contact during this difficult time,  smooth payment services and…

Turkey’s fashion brand, LC Waikiki, has taken up space at the Nairobi Mega along Uhuru Highway. This becomes the fashion retailers’ 7th store in Kenya, says Sevda Bilen Ilhan, LC Waikiki’s International Area Manager.   In June, it implemented for the first time in Kenya its own Instagram direct sales model by dressing people per their style and budget with its mission “Everyone Deserves to Dress Well”. The retailer has five outlets within Nairobi and Mombasa. Carrefour, which is operated by Majid Al Futtaim, also opened its eighth store at the two-floored Mega Shopping Mall.   The mall occupies  170,000 SQFT…

Kenya Airways is planning to fly Nairobi-Mombasa flight twice a day when it resumes operations on Wednesday. In a statement on Monday, the airline will also fly once daily to Kisumu as it continues to review the option of increasing frequencies as demand picks. The revised calendar follows the lifting of the restriction of movement in and out of Nairobi and Mombasa counties by President Uhuru Kenyatta. https://twitter.com/KenyaAirways/status/1282377548136161282?s=20 https://twitter.com/KenyaAirways/status/1282189733641297920?s=20 Allan Kilavuka, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Airways said that the airline’s utmost priority continues to be the health and safety of the passengers, crew, and staff.…

The Kenyan shilling ended marginally lower against major international currencies week ending July 9. Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) quoted the shilling at Ksh106.96 against the US dollar on July 9 compared to Ksh106.54 per US dollar on July 2. During the week, the shilling averaged Ksh106.72 against the US Dollar, Ksh133.42 against the Sterling Pound, Ksh120.34 against the Euro, and Ksh99.26 against the Japanese Yen. The shilling was under pressure due to increased dollar demand from merchandise importers and the energy sector due to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.  During the week, the country’s foreign exchange reserves remained adequate…

Safaricom has partnered with UNESCO, and Eneza Education to implement a digital mentorship programme for high school students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The program involves working with role models and mentors to provide students with information on STEM subjects to enable them to make informed career choices. Learners will get a chance to engage with tutors through programs on local TV and community radio stations as well as through SMS via the shortcode 40291. Safaricom’s CEO, Peter Ndegwa said that they were implementing lessons picked during this COVID-19 pandemic to partner with other organisations to provide…