Author: Brand Spot

The highly anticipated reality series, The Real Housewives of Nairobi, has reached its final episode after 12 weeks of captivating drama, fashion, and friendships. The show has taken viewers on a thrilling rollercoaster ride, breaking streaming records and dominating both Showmax charts and Twitter trends since its premiere in February 2023. As we bid farewell to the Nairobi housewives, let’s take a moment to reflect on the memorable moments, deep connections, and personal growth we witnessed throughout the season. Unforgettable Personalities and Promises Kept The six housewives of Nairobi have delivered on their promises, showcasing their unique personalities and captivating…

Africa Tech Festival will once again meet in Cape Town to collaborate, innovate, and map Africa’s digital progression. Keeping pace with the sheer scale of development and setting the scene for even more to come, this year’s festival will be the biggest, boldest, and most exciting yet. Taking place 13-16 November this year, delegates and visitors can once again expect a supercharged comprehensive representation of the vast and broad technology ecosystem and an action-packed week celebrating the continent’s vibrant tech scene. As technology is ever evolving and growing, Africa Tech Festival is the ideal environment in which to stress test…

by Patrick Ndegwa, SEACOM Business Sales Lead for SEACOM East Africa Kenya is a hub for entrepreneurship and startup development in East Africa, with a growing ecosystem of innovative businesses and supportive infrastructure. According to the recently released Partech Africa Tech Venture Capital Report for 2022, Kenya is among the top three African countries for startup activity and investment, alongside South Africa and Nigeria. Nairobi is the centre of Kenya’s startup ecosystem as one of the leading startup cities on the continent, alongside Cairo, Cape Town, Lagos, and Johannesburg. Of the Kenyan tech startups tracked in the report, 97.4% are…

If you have been on social media the last few days, you may have heard that the Facebook Page affiliated with Kabarak University was hacked. The verified page with more than 40k likes and 70k followers is now controlled by an unknown individual who has been posting some weird stuff not approved by the University. The university is yet to get the page back for some reason and I am not sure if they have reached out to Facebook for assistance. With that said, I figured that I should share a post to help those who find themselves in a…

By Dong Wong Lee Air conditioning systems (ACs) are an increasingly common feature in modern home, work and social spaces. Apart from making indoor environments more comfortable, by cooling rooms and reducing humidity, ACs also help clean the air we breathe and get rid of pollutants that could be detrimental to human health. But use of ACs has raised environmental concerns due to high energy consumption and use of greenhouse gases as a cooling agent, leading to global warming. In addition, demand for ACs is on the rise and is said to be driven by rising temperatures, rapid urbanization and an expanding consumer…

LG Electronics has recently announced that its 2023 OLED Evo series TVs have been recognized for reducing plastic use in their new sustainable TV design. This recognition is a result of LG’s ongoing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts for plastic waste reduction. The new composite fibre material used in the LG OLED evo series TVs requires only 40 per cent of the plastic used in LCD TVs of the same screen size. By using this material, LG has been able to effectively reduce its plastic use by 20,000 tons this year alone. Additionally, select models from the latest OLED…

The Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC has appointed Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror as the new Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Dr. Siror takes over the position previously held by Eng. Geoffrey Muli since May 2022. Dr. Siror is a highly experienced professional with over 30 years of diverse business portfolios ranging from telecommunications, income tax and customs, manufacturing, information communication and technology, and energy transmission. Prior to his appointment, he was the General Manager in charge of Technical Services (System Operations and Power Management) at the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO). Dr. Siror holds a…

Laundry is an essential chore that everyone has to do, but not everyone has access to a washer and dryer. That’s why Laundromats play a crucial role in our communities, providing a convenient and affordable solution for people to get their laundry done. If you’re considering starting a Laundromat business, you’ll need to invest in high-quality equipment to ensure your customers are satisfied. That’s where LG Electronics Commercial washers come in. This article will explore why LG Electronics is a game changer in the Laundromat industry and why you should invest in LG Commercial washers. LG Commercial Washers: Quality and Reliability First, LG…

I&M Bank Limited has announced a partnership with Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Centre, Africa’s largest electronic waste management company, to promote responsible e-waste disposal and recycling. This partnership aims to provide a convenient and environmentally friendly disposal solution for electronic waste, including computers, laptops, mobile phones, and other gadgets. I&M Bank will place e-waste collection bins at the Bank’s headquarters in Nairobi as a designated e-waste collection center, and WEEE Centre will ensure that these items are disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. Plans are underway to make this service available across the Bank’s branch network and…

Safaricom has partnered with the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) to launch the HELB Mobile Wallet and HELB M-PESA Mini App. This partnership will enable all HELB beneficiaries to receive the upkeep portion of their student loans directly to their M-PESA account. Additionally, the HELB Mini App will allow beneficiaries to manage their accounts, access their HELB upkeep, withdraw funds, repay loans, apply for subsequent loans, view their loan status, and access their statements. This partnership will provide beneficiaries with more convenience and enhance their experience when accessing funds and services. All beneficiaries can access all HELB services through the…