The Royco range features eleven meticulously selected spices, each presented in elegant, airtight packaging to ensure optimal freshness and flavor In a culinary breakthrough, a fast-moving consumer goods company, Unilever, has launched a new range of dry seasonings in an effort to redefine the art of cooking and flavoring in Kenyan households. The new “Royco spices” bring forth 11 distinctive variants, each a unique masterpiece of flavor and culture. They include four blended spices and seven pure spices namely; pilau masala, curry and spice, ginger, garlic, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, and paprika. The company also launched two new variants…
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The lender is enhancing financial inclusion by enticing the visually impaired with braille account opening option United Bank for Africa (UBA) has unveiled a service that will enable visually impaired Kenyans to open accounts and transact with ease. The UBA Braille Account Opening Form, is tailored to meet the unique financial requirements of individuals with visual impairments in an effort to enhance inclusivity and accessibility of banking services. The initiative aligns seamlessly with the lender’s core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and a customer-centric approach, and showcases its resolute dedication to ensuring that no one is left behind as far as…
The Aga Khan University (AKU) Network of Quality, Teaching and Learning has launched a compilation of impact stories in higher education as it celebrates its 10-year anniversary. The publication titled “Transforming Teaching & Learning in Higher Education: Stories of Impact from the Aga Khan University” was co-published with Advance HE in the UK. The e-book includes impact stories from faculty and academic staff who detail the transformative power of education and the University’s commitment to nurturing it. Professor Tashmin Khamis, Vice Provost, Quality, Teaching and Learning at AKU speaking at the launch noted that investments in faculty development were seen to elicit…
In October 2023, East African Breweries Limited’s (EABL) Board of Directors announced the appointment of Angela Namwakira as the Company Secretary, taking over from Kathryne Maundu who held the position since 2020. As a corporate governance and legal professional with experience spanning a decade and half as Company Secretary to various multinationals, locally quoted companies, not-for-profit entities, small and medium sized enterprises, she brings a lot of expertise to thecompany. She also has a demonstrable track record as a corporate governance advisor and as a corporate secretarial practitioner, and she regularly advises on company law, statutory and regulatory compliance, strategic…
Kenya’s hospitality group, Sarova Hotels and Resorts has signed a strategic franchise agreement with Maiyan Luxury Resort located in Nanyuki, Laikipia county marking a significant milestone in Sarova’s ongoing commitment to expanding its footprint in Kenya. Effective November 1, 2023, Maiyan Luxury Resort will be rebranded as Sarova Maiyan Nanyuki, becoming the ninth property under the Sarova Hotels and Resorts brand. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Sarova Hotels group managing director, Jimi Kariuki said the new partnership brings on board a brand with values that align seamlessly with that of the Sarova Group. “As a part of Sarova Hotels, Maiyan…
NCBA Group and Visa, a global leader in digital payments, have announced a partnership to roll out an innovative solution dubbed Visa Spend Clarity for Enterprise for the bank’s commercial card clients. Visa Spend Clarity is part of Visa Commercial Solutions’ suite of products and services for business of all sizes. Visa Spend Clarity is an online Spend and Expense management platform that offers businesses visibility and control over their expenses and improves their overhead reporting. The enhanced data and reporting helps in resource optimization and better cash-flow management. The platform is available both as a Web UI or Mobile…
Early establishment of self-confidence could potentially provide a lifelong emotional buffer in the face of everyday failures and challenges. By Nicole Shitolwa Self-confidence, which most children develop as early as five years of age, simply means being able to trust and love yourself and put your best foot forward. Children who are confident are not afraid to take risks, have a positive view of themselves and believe that they can overcome many challenges. All this makes them stronger. While self-esteem tends to remain relatively stable across one’s lifespan, most children will have dips as they go through various stages, or…
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), Miss Koch Kenya, and the Directorate of Children’s Services, Nairobi County, have released a study on the lived experiences of pregnant and parenting adolescents in Korogocho, an informal settlement in Nairobi. The research, conducted using a mixed-methods research approach, found that 77% of adolescent pregnancies were unintended. This evidence underscores the urgent need for comprehensive programs and policies aimed at addressing the multiple drivers of adolescent pregnancies, which include poverty, limited access to sexual and reproductive health information and services, and family-related factors. The study also highlights the challenges faced by pregnant…
For those who don’t know that there has been a spike in life-threatening heart diseases, here is a doctor’s perspective By Dr Mzee Ngunga Chest pain that feels like pressure or tightness can be an indicator of serious and life threatening heart disease and should be evaluated promptly ideally in an emergency department. It is critical to visit a hospital that has a system in place for management of chest pain of suspected cardiac sources. This is a set of steps, based on the current scientific evidence, which aims at guiding the patient, family, health care professionals and other hospital…
By Nick Thiong’o Human history is marked by distinct innovations. And, it is not just about humble spectacles which we wear to enhance sight, for instance. Other monumental epochs including the Agricultural Revolution, Industrial Revolution, and now, the Intelligence Age, continue to create change in the most unexpected ways and their success is palpable. Today, we find ourselves surrounded by Artificial Intelligence (AI) that goes far beyond spectacles. Humanoid robotics and avatars are being created with the ability to mimic our language, habits, and even emotions. It is clear that the incredible capabilities of AI, particularly in video production through…