The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) boosted the country’s tourism sector during the UK premiere of ‘The Lion King’ in Leicester Square on Sunday. At the red carpet, Magical Kenya’s brand logo was displayed where A-listers from across the globe flocked and posed for photos. “Kenya’s magic is in the air at the London premiere of #TheLionKing,” Tweeted KTB on its official account. “#TheLionking movie was largely inspired by the diverse landscapes and abundance of wildlife in #MagicaKenya’s National parks and Reserves. This Affirms Kenya as the undisputed home of safari and Adventure.” https://twitter.com/magicalkenya/status/1150483182556450818 Among the many stars in attendance were…
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Business coach and trainer, TriciaBiz has launched an online business school, Business Lab Africa with the aim of helping entrepreneurs in Africa succeed in business. The school, which offers a new approach to learning, is subscription-based and is geared towards providing quality content at a price MSMEs can afford. According to its management, not only is BLA easily accessible via mobile or web, it also offers knowledge that is practical, qualitative and locally relevant. Courses on the BLA curriculum, are taught by business experts from around the world covering a wide range of business subject areas including Marketing, Sales, Global…
In the latest review by Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), prices of diesel and kerosene declined marginally by KSh.088 and KSh2.31 per litre. However, the petrol price increased by KSh0.29. This means consumers in Nairobi will pay KSh103.88, KSh101.97 and Ksh 115.39 per litre for diesel, kerosene, and petrol respectively which will be in force from 15th July to 14th August 2019. The changes are attributed t average landed cost of imported super petrol decreasing by 1.83% from $538.08 per cubic metre in may to $528.26 in June. Diesel decreased by 3. 07% to $519.39 from $535.84 while kerosene…
Online sports betting companies in Kenya are crying foul after their customers were denied access to place their bets following the suspension of paybill numbers. This was after Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board ordered the withdrawal of betting codes for 27 gambling companies whose licenses had not been renewed. “The licenses of operators were not renewed for the period July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020,” stated the Betting Control and Licensing Board. “This is to request you, as the communications sector regulator, to duly withdraw the content service provider licences issued to the firms.” Those who tried to…
Retailer Tusker Mattresses has announced a two-day exclusive foodstuff mega sale dubbed ‘Tuskys Big Five’ to appreciate its shoppers for their continued support. This will precede its annual sale which begins from 20th July to 10th September 2018 where shoppers will find fabulous deals with discounts of 40% -50% off a wide array of select items. Tusker Mattresses Group CEO Dan Githua said the customer reward programme this weekend- organized in conjunction with the firm’s- suppliers, will cover a range of food items including cooking oils, rice, wheat, and maize flour, as well meat products. https://twitter.com/TuskysOfficial/status/1149369108183601153 “These five food items…
Almaz Negash, the Executive Director African Diaspora Network, has been selected to receive the 2019 Trade with Africa – Diaspora Leader of the Year award. Negash is a social entrepreneur who believes in the power of individuals to gain economic self-sufficiency through social enterprise development and employment. “This is in recognition of her distinguished leadership and contribution within the African Diaspora community and beyond,” said Toyin Umesiri, CEO Nazaru LLC and Founder of the Trade with Africa Business Summit. In response to being selected, Negash said, “It is an honor and I appreciate the opportunity to receive the award as…