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Police Officers Shoot Each Other Along Thika Road Over A Woman

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Two Police officers on Friday night shot each other along Thika Road over what is suspected to be a love triangle.

According to a report by police, the incident happened at about 2130hrs on the night of Friday July 2, 2021 near Quiver Lounge opposite Garden city mall.

Police records show that constable Festus Musyoka Kavuthi, a DCI officer attached to Starehe Police Station, and constable Lawrence Muturi of Kasarani Police Station  engaged each other after Muturi bumped into Musyoka in the company of a woman identified as Felista Nzisa.

The Police OB report indicates that Musyoka was the first one to fire at his Kasarani counterpart before the latter shot him back in the neck  and accidentally hit Nzisa in the abdomen.

The woman and Musyoka are said to have been rushed to Nehema Uhai Hospital for first aid services before the latter was later taken to Nairobi Hospital after his condition turned critical.

Muturi is said to have sought medical attention at Radiant Hospital where he was treated and discharged. Kasarani DCI officers have hence confiscated rifles belonging to the two officers pending ballistic analysis and conclusive investigations. 

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Business

Kenyan Business Tycoon Naushad Merali Is Dead

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Kenyan business tycoon Naushad Merali is dead. Naushad Merali is a business tycoon who has helped the commercial development in Kenya. According to reports, he died on the morning of 3rd July 2021 at 4.30 am while undergoing treatment at the Nairobi Hospital.

Amani National Congress (ANC) leader Musalia Mudavadi is among the leaders who have mourned Merali. Taking to is official Twitter account on Saturday morning, Mudavadi mourned Merali as renowned and distinguished international entrepreneur, industrialist, and philanthropist who has helped to grow the Kenyan economy.

Naushad Merali’s Companies

Merali is best known for owning three of Kenya’s major companies: Sasini Ltd, battery manufacturer Eveready East Africa, and Sameer Africa. He is also chairman of the mobile carrier Bharti Airtel’s Kenya operations. Merali appeared in Africa’s 50 Richest 2015 by Forbes.

Naushad Merali net worth

Since the inaugural ranking of Forbes list of Africa’s richest in 2011, Meralli has ranked among top 3 richest people in Kenya, and among 40 richest in Africa 5 times. 

In 2015 he ranked 3rd richest in kenya and 48th in Africa with a net worth of $370 million.In 2014 he ranked 2nd richest in Kenya with a net worth of $550 million. 

In 2013 he ranked 2nd in kenya with a net worth of $430 million.In 2012 second richest with a net worth of $410 million.

In the inaugural ranking of Africa’s richest he ranked 3rd richest in Kenya with a net worth of $210 million

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Crime & Investigations

Money Heist! Police Thwart Plot To Rob Prime Bank In Nairobi CBD, 5 Arrested

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Five people suspected to have conspired to break into Prime Bank, OTC branch in Nairobi have been arrested.

According to an official statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI), the gang was arrested in the wee hours of Friday morning as they were about to break into the bank located at Angle House along Ukwala lane, in downtown Nairobi.

According to DCI, the suspects had booked themselves into guest rooms at the said building, which shares the same wall with the bank.

They have been identified as Charles Mulo, Fredrick Muderwa, Jesse Muriuki, Gabriel Mungai and Reuben Njuka.

They had planned to drill their way into the bank in the dead of the night but DCI detectives got wind of the plan and stormed the building forcing the suspects to hide in the ceiling.

The detectives were forced to break the ceiling before pouncing on the five. The officers managed to recover three hacksaws, one knotted twisted rope, one metal driller, five metal bars, one metal cutter scissors and one suitcase.

The suspects have been booked at Kamukunji police station awaiting to be arraigned in court.

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Politics

Uhuru In Zambia For Kaunda’s State Funeral

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta is in Lusaka, Zambia for the state funeral of the country’s founding president Kenneth Kaunda.

President Kenyatta landed in Zambia on Friday July 2, 2021 and signed a condolence book at the Agriculture Show Grounds in the upmarket Lusaka upon arrival.

He joins other African leaders who have arrived in the country for Kaunda’s send off, among them being Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera, Zimbabw’s Emmerson Mnangagwa and President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana.

Zambia's President Kenneth David Kaunda
Zambia’s founding President Kenneth Kaunda. Photo/Courtesy

Tanzania’s former President Jakaya Kikwete and Namibia’s President Hage Geingob are also in the country for the ceremony that comes ahead of Kaunda’s burial on July 7.

South African head of State Cyril Ramaphosa and Mozambique’s Filipe Nyusi, who is the African Union chairperson, have also arrived in the country regarded as their second home.

The State funeral is being held at the Lusaka Show Grounds and the casket bearing Kaunda’s body was placed at the centre of the venue as Zambians waving white handkerchiefs and international mourners followed the procession.

Kaunda, 97, died at a military hospital in Lusaka after an illness. He will be buried at the Presidential Burial Corner, where Michael Sata, Levy Mwanawasa and Frederick Chiluba were also buried.

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Sports

Fasobet, Kenya’s Newest Leading Sports And Entertainment Betting Platform

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma


Fasobet Login and Registration

Description: A deeper review of Fasobet betting site. We have reviewed Fasobet’s live betting, payment methods, bonus offers, customer support, and much more.

Fasobet Review

Fasobet is Kenya’s newest leading sports and entertainment betting platform in the Kenyan market. It offers betting across various markets, like football, rugby, basketball, etc.

Besides sports betting, Fasobet offers other exciting betting options including casino and virtual games.
Besides, Fasobet is Kenya’s only betting platform that offers a Freebet of Ksh.30 on registration.

Is the Fasobet betting licensed in Kenya?

You can bet with confidence on the site because the bookie is valid. Stonewood LTD owns the Fasobet betting platform and is approved by the Betting Control and Licensing Board. The bookie’s registration number is BK0000239.

Fasobet Account Registration

Are you looking for the best, the fastest and most reliable betting site in Kenya? If your answer is yes, end your search and open an account with Fasobet. The online betting site covers various sports markets, and you’re sure of getting your favourite matches.

Furthermore, you can quickly a 30/= Freebet by opening a Fasobet account at www.fasobet.com

The simple steps to follow when opening the account are as follows:

Step 1: Visit www.fasobet.com
Step 2: Navigate to the homepage and click ‘Register’
Step 3: A registration form appears with three fields that you must fill out: mobile number, password, and password confirmation.
Step 4: Once you fill out the form, read the T&C, and confirm that you’re 18 years, you can click the ‘CREATE ACCOUNT’ button.

Remember! Fasobet offers a 30/= Freebet on registration. Claim yours now!


Fasobet Registration through SMS

If you want to register your Fasobet account faster and start betting immediately, you should send an SMS with ‘Signup,’ ‘Register,’ or ‘Accept’ to 29688.

Fasobet Login

Sign in to your account on your mobile device or personal computers. The login steps are straightforward as follows:


Step 1: Visit www.fasobet.com
Step 2: Enter your mobile phone number and password and click on the login button.
Step 3: Start betting on your favorite leagues and matches. You could also select your favorite virtual games and casino to bet on.

Fasobet Betting Sports


At Fasobet Sports, punters can encounter a wide selection of games that they can bet on. It’s essential to take your time to understand the rules of betting on each sport before placing your stakes.

The website covers the most popular games that many Kenyans like. These include:
· Football
· Basketball
· Rugby
· Tennis
· Table Tennis
· American Football
· Handball
· Volleyball
· Cricket
· Ice Hockey
· Boxing
You can also be part of the thrill of live sports action by placing bets on live matches covering a range of sports markets and competitive odds. Additionally, there are multiple virtual and casino games that you should place bets on.

How to place bets on SMS


Placing bets for your favourite sports at Fasobet is pretty simple. You only need to know the game ID of the present or upcoming sport and place your bet by sending GAME ID#Amount to 29688


Payment methods

Fasobet boasts of offering the fastest payment methods to all clients once they win. For now, the payment method on Fasobet is MPESA.

However, the bookmarker promises to include Airtel money and other payment methods as an additional payment choice.

The site’s deposit and withdrawal processes are simple, and punters shouldn’t leave the platform when making these transactions. If you want to deposit an amount to the account, follow the following procedure:

  1. Get to MPESA menu
  2. Choose Lipa Na MPESA
  3. Choose Pay Bill
  4. Enter Business Number:792929
  5. Enter the account number ‘FASO.’
  6. Enter the amount you want to deposit Fasobet Account
  7. Enter your MPESA PIN
  8. Confirm that the information is right and click the send icon.

You can also make deposits directly from the website. Once logged in, checkout for the Deposit icon, which will prompt an STK push to your phone.

Withdrawal procedure


If you wish to withdraw from your Fasobet account, use the following procedure:

  1. Go to your Fasobet account.
  2. Select the ‘Withdraw’ option
  3. Enter the amount you wish to withdraw
  4. Choose ‘confirm’ to withdraw.
    As you can see, withdrawing your winnings from the account or depositing is pretty simple. Furthermore, the two procedures on the platform are instant.


Fasobet promos

Are you wondering whether the site has bonuses for its clients? If you’ve registered an account with Fasobet, a free bet of Ksh 30 on registration. Have you claimed yours today?

Fasobet Mobile App


Due to advancement in technology, many clients want to use their mobile devices to place bets on the go. It’s the interest of any online casino to provide high-quality mobile apps to its clients.

Fasobet offers a fast and extremely lite mobile android app that consumes less than 5MB of data, so as to ensure your gaming experience is the best.

And soon, Fasobet shall introduce an iOS app.


Customer Support

If you experience any difficulties whilst betting at Fasobet, it’s critical to contact the bookie’s client support group.

Reach out to the customer support group making a call or emailing them. Clients with challenges are also free to contact the customer care team through their social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Based on the extensive experience of the customer service team, Fasobet’s customer support is quite reliable, experienced and well motivated to ensure any arising issues are resolved instantly.

Got any queries? Contact Fasobet Customer Service 24/7 on 0750022222

What Next?

Are you looking for the best, most reliable and fastest betting website in Kenya that you can easily register an account and start your online betting journey immediately? If your response is yes, then Fasobet fits your description.

With its broad range of sports to bet on, like Euro 2020 betting, the bookie assures you of meeting all your games betting needs.
Have you signed up? Bet Kichwa leo on www.fasobet.com

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Business

Bluebird Aviation: Air Charter Business Drastically Impacted By Covid-19

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Air Charter business travel has been drastically impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic, regional airline Bluebird aviation has said.

In a press release sent to newsrooms, the airline said that the effect on the business comes as many customers opt to work from home.

According to the airline, the Covid-19 pandemic has also forced most business transactions to move online.

Air Charter

Air Charter is simply an Air Taxi where an airline takes you to a destination, waits for you to transact your business and then flies you back.

Drastic effects

According to Bluebird Aviation General Manager Captain Hussein Mohammed working from home has affected the air charter business.

This, Captain Mohammed said, because of people working from home, the business segment has been affected in terms of those dedicated charter airlines.

“This Business segment has been drastically affected by virtue of the fact that you can transact business in a zoom meeting and electronically you can now transact business. So technology has evolved to an extent where you are able to transact business without having to go to a physical destination like Singapore,” said captain Hussein Mohammed.

Captain Hussein Mohammed- General Manager, Bluebird Aviation. Photo/Courtesy

Medical Charter has also reduced drastically, since most patients being transferred from point A to point B are COVID-19 positive.

Captain Mohammed noted that there is No airline that wants to expose their staff, both cockpit and cabin crew to COVID.

“Most airlines want to first know the medical status of the passenger before they start evacuation. Most of these cases are referred to airlines that are specially equipped for medical evacuation,” he remarked.

However, commercial airlines business travel has been enhanced to a little extent by the virtue of the fact that those who can afford it and want to fly, there is sufficient social distancing and more room in the business

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Business

748 Air Services: Nairobi-Kisumu Daily Flights To Continue As Scheduled

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Daily flights from Nairobi to the lakeside city of Kisumu will continue as scheduled, renown airline 748 Air Services has said.

This comes just a day after the government announced new measures to curb the spread of Covid-19, which affected the 13 Western region counties.

Movement in and out of the 13 counties and revising the curfew hours back to 7pm to 4am are some of the measures announced by the government.



However, 748 Air Service Managing Director Moses Mwangi in a press statement sent to newsrooms on Friday June 18 said the new Covid-19 containment measures put in the Lake Basin region will not affect the airlines operations.

“Following the latest government review on COVID-19 containment measures in 13 counties within the Lake Basin region following a spike in the infection rate in the area, We would like to notify you that the lock down does not affect our Daily Flights to Kisumu,”said Mr. Mwangi.

The counties affected by the measures that were announced on Thursday June 17 by Health CS Mutahi Kagwe are Busia, Vihiga, Kisii, Nyamira, Kakamega, Kericho, Bomet, Bungoma, Trans-Nzoia, Kisumu, Siaya, Homa-Bay and Migori effective Friday, June 18, 2021 until further notice.

The 13 counties were declared a COVID-19 hotspot zone after registering a positivity rate of 21 per cent against a national average of 9 per cent over the last 14 days.

748 Air Services chairman Ahmed Jibril said the airline will continue to operate as scheduled whilst adhering to COVID-19 containment measures on board all the flights.

“No meals or water will be served during the containment period, “Mr. Ahmed Jibril added .

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Business

Infinix Launches Award Winning NOTE 10 Pro Series With Powerful Performance, Iconic Design

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Infinix has launched the all-new NOTE 10 series, a new portfolio of premium smartphones including the NOTE 10, NOTE 10 Pro and NOTE 10 Pro near-field communication (NFC).

Showcasing a super fluid display, powerful MediaTek gaming processors, cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI)-powered camera and optimized 5000mAh battery with fast-charge technology, the NOTE 10 series is crafted to enhance and optimize work and entertainment experiences for everyone.

“We know today’s smartphone enthusiasts want a device that balances style with the latest innovative technology for a truly immersive experience,” said Mike Zhang, Brand Manager at Infinix Kenya.

“The NOTE 10 series perfectly balances functionality; aesthetics, style, innovation , texture and color functionality, to create the ideal, all-around device for professionals, entertainment lovers and everyday users alike.”

The iF Design 2021 award winning NOTE 10 Pro delivers a balance between the physical and virtual worlds, the calmness and serenity of Mother Nature and the modern geometric interiors and décor designs of luxury brands. The back panel is uniquely divided into two sections with the bottom half completely textured in juxtaposition with the glossy top. The design is available in four colors: 95° Black, 7° Purple, Emerald Green (exclusive to NOTE 10) and Nordic Secret (exclusive to NOTE 10 Pro).

A Stunning Visual Experience

The NOTE 10 series creates the perfect viewing experience with a 6.95” full high definition (FHD+) display, and a 91% screen-to-body ratio with 500 nits of peak brightness and 1500:1 color contrast ratio for sharp, crystal clear visuals. Graphics and images seamlessness glide due to the 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate, which is perfect for watching movies, scrolling content or gaming. Certified by TÜV Rheinland for low blue light, users will enjoy hours of use without suffering from eye fatigue and discomfort.

The NOTE 10 series delivers stunning professional-quality images and beautiful nightscape imagery, both in daylight and at night. To capture amazing selfies, the NOTE 10 series is equipped with a 16MP AI Beautify Selfie front-facing camera with two frontal flashes. The NOTE 10 Pro and NOTE 10 Pro NFC are loaded with an intuitive AI-powered four-in-one lens comprising 120° field of view (FOV) ultra-wide angle, super macro lens, 5P lens, black and white lens and portrait lens, which are all integrated into a rear-facing 64 megapixels (MP) 6P ultra night camera.

For ultra-smooth and effortless filming, the NOTE 10 series also offers 4K resolution shooting capabilities in both the front and rear cameras using leading video-enhancement algorithms from Imint’s Vidhance Video Stabilization solution and auto-blur video shooting. Now, users can capture their breathtaking moments with confidence.

Packed with Power & Performance
For super-fast data processing and response times, the NOTE 10 Pro and NOTE 10 Pro NFC are powered by the award-winning MediaTek Helio G95 processor. Paired with MediaTek’s Hyper Engine Gaming Technology, users benefit from 50% faster response times, stronger connectivity and low latency reduction by utilizing two Wi-Fi bands or routers at the same time.

MediaTek Helio G95 gaming processor for NOTE 10 Pro and NOTE 10 Pre NFC, comprises:
A octa-core central processing unit (CPU) with two powerful Arm Cortex-A76 processors cores clocked up to 2.05GHz, plus six Cortex-A55 efficiency-focused processors
An Arm Mali-G76 MC4 graphics processing unit (GPU) with speeds that boost to 900MHz
Memory storage of 256 GB and 8GB RAM

MediaTek Helio G85 gaming processor for the NOTE 10, contains:
A 64-bit octa-core processor with two performance core ARM Cortex-A75 and six power-efficient core Cortex-A55 CPUs clocked at 2.0GHz and 1.8GHz respectively
One of the fastest GPUs, the ARM Mali-G52 MC2 GPU, clocking at 1GHz
Memory storage of 128 GB and 8 GB RAM (NOTE 10 Pro) & 6GB RAM (NOTE 10).

The NOTE 10 series features a range of upgraded and new innovative technologies and features, such as:

A 5000mAh Battery and 33W Fast Charge Technology: The NOTE 10 Pro and NOTE 10 Pro NFC are fueled by a 5000mAh battery with 33W quick charge technology. The NOTE 10 offers user a 5000mAh battery with 18W quick charge. The batteries are integrated with Ultra Power Mode, providing an extra 58 hours of calling time when the battery reaches 5% capacity, 25% of battery backup with the Power Marathon Technology and safe fast-charge technology.

UFS 2.2 Storage Technology: The NOTE 10 Pro and NOTE 10 Pro NFC offers a staggering 256GB storage capacity and delivers a maximum transfer of 5,830 Mb/s for reading and writing, improving the speed and multitasking capabilities for users.

Dar-link Ultimate Game Booster: The NOTE 10 series incorporates Infinix’s Dar-link Ultimate Game Booster optimization engine software, which works with the smartphone’s hardware to improve graphic image stability and screen sensitivity. The software intelligently adjusts the operating speed of the CPUs and GPUs and allocates resources to improve images and movements in different gaming scenarios.

DTS Audio and AI Noise Cancelling: Providing a surround sound quality with support for high-frequency game scenes, the NOTE 10 series are embedded with dual speakers, AI noise reduction sound technology, DTS audio processing and sound localization.

Secure and Convenient Access Points: Users are able to access the NOTE 10 series with a side-mounted fingerprint and 3D face unlock capabilities.

Android XOS 7.6: The Android XOS 7.6 software incorporated into the NOTE 10 series provides users with tools such as Xnote 5.0 to take notes and write down ideas, X-Proof to obscure the screen when using the phone in public and Thunder Back Mode 2.0 to easily switch from one app to another.

Availability
The NOTE 10 Pro will be priced at Ksh.25,999 & the NOTE 10 ,128+4 will be priced at Ksh 19,299 while Note 10 64+4 will be priced Ksh 17,599. The series will be available in May and include variations based on customer and market demands. Prices may vary shop to shop.

For more details visit: [https://www.infinixmobility.com/smartphone/note-10-pro]

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Sports

Explore Crazy Offers From Wazibet, The Newest Betting Company In Kenya

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Wazibet, one of the newest sports betting site in Kenya, has experienced tremendous growth in the last few months courtesy of its several offers ranging from live sports, casino to virtual sports options.

Wazibet Kenya has gained a lot of traction amongst punters, following its sign up offer of a freebet for all new customers.

To earn yourself this sign up bonus all you need to do is complete your registration with the site and make your initial deposit. No matter the size of your first deposit, you will receive the bonus.

Go to the wazibet Kenya home page
Click on the ‘registration’ button at the top right section of the screen
Enter your phone number and choose a password. Declare you are over 18 years, then accept the terms and conditions.

If your phone number is accepted you will receive a message saying that your registration has been successful, and that further instructions have been sent to your mobile phone.

Follow the instructions as outlined in the message sent to your mobile phone. Fill in all required fields and click on the ‘OK’ button when you are done. You should then receive a message saying that your registration is now complete.

Wazibet runs virtual football, horse racing, greyhounds, speedway, motorbikes and tennis events.

Apart from the sports events, wazibet Kenya offers virtual betting, where one can place their bets on virtual games – England, Italy and Germany virtual leagues.

All the popular sports and events are listed, including football, tennis, basketball and volleyball.

How to deposit/withdraw from wazibet Kenya
DEPOSIT
Once you’ve completed your registration. To deposit money in your Wazibet account is easy.

Go to the Mpesa menu on your phone, and transfer money using the Wazibet Paybill number 290050 use account number WAZI or your name.
M-Pesa Paybill: 290050
Account name : WAZI
Your Wazibet account will be credited automatically. You will then receive a confirmation message from Wazibet for the deposit transaction.
e.g. Hi Nathan, Ksh 200 received in your Wazibet account. MPESA REF: M1SAK34DH. Your WAZIBET Balance is Ksh 200. Visit www.Wazibet.com or sms Games to 290050 to play.
You are now ready to play. Get in the game! You can then check your wazibet Kenya account to make sure that the money is now available in your sports betting account.

Is wazibet Kenya Secure/Reliable?

Security and reliability should be synonymous with any system that involves monetary transaction. You do not want to make a deposit and tomorrow you find an error with all your investment.
wazibet Kenya uses 128bit encryption technology to protect punters’ personal data against breaches, which is almost impossible to crack, even by the best hacker on the planet.
In addition, wazibet Kenya does not keep record of personal financial information about you – if, when making a deposit you see ‘pre-filled’ financial information those details have been stored nowhere but on your own computer or mobile phone.
Wazibet Kenya has the best odds, and the highest number of sporting events available to Kenyans anywhere. The site is also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for customer support.
How to register yourself on Wazibet.
To become a punter or starting betting on wazibet Kenya, Follow the following steps and you can start placing your bets within minutes: –

WITHDRAW
To withdraw, go to your account page at wazibet Kenya and enter the amount in your account that you wish to withdraw, your mobile phone number and your PIN. Once approved, wazibet Kenya will transfer the money to your mobile money account.

How to install wazibet Kenya app
For Android devices, go to wazibet.com/app on your device and click on the ‘Download the Android App’ button. This will trigger the download of an apk (Android Package) file. Once downloaded, click on it. You may need to go into your settings and select “allow installation of apps from unknown sources”. Once the app has installed it will be available in your apps menu. Tap the app to get started.

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Business

Leading Eyewear Brand Lapaire Picks Two Kenya Sensations As Brand Ambassadors

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Lapaire, the leading Pan-African eyewear brand has announced two bold and ambitious Kenyan youth as its brand ambassadors.

Through a press release sent to newsrooms, Lapaire which debuted in Kenya in 2018 noted to that it had signed Ojwang Mariam and Allan Lawrence to represent the brand in the country.

Commenting on the appointments of the two, Lapaire’s PR and Communications Officer in East Africa Mr. Oliver Mwanko Wambile said the company admires them for their principles, talents and the ability to run in the entertainment industry.

Lapaire’s PR and communication officer Oliver Mwanko Wambile. Photo/ Courtesy

For instance, Ojwang is a bold and ambitious youngman, a journalist and Corporate Emcee who inspires many.

“His experience and background with Eyewear is inspiring, having encountered and struggled with Eye health in the past made us feel that he is a perfect ambassador to represent our brand for how it elevates men and women to see better and feel great,” Mwanko Wambile said.

On the other hand, Allan Lawrence is one of the fastest-rising inspirational Speakers, Relationship Coach, Author Corporate Emcee And Event Host who represents the Kenyan youth for their exuberance and passion.

Lapaire is revolutionizing access to eyewear in Africa by giving everyone the chance to see well, without breaking the bank.

Since the beginning of the Lapaire Group adventure in Nairobi in February 2018, the pan-African eyewear company has quickly won the hearts of Africans.

Lapaire Glasses takes care of people’s eyesight in Ivory Coast, Mali, Burkina Faso, Benin, Togo and Uganda. The company is soon planning to welcome new customers to many other African cities and countries.

A contract signing ceremony took place on Wednesday, June 16th 2021, to announce these key partnerships.

CONTACT INFO:

LAPAIRE GLASSES NAIROBI ADDRESS: SK OFFICES, RHAPTA ROAD WESTLANDS

EMAIL: hello@lapaireglasses.com PHONE: +254 768 890448 +254 741 064737

WEBSITE URL: https://www.lapaireglasses.com/ Facebook:Lapaire Kenya, Instagram : Lapaire.ke

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Business

Infinix Kenya Launches Note 10 Series

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Infinix is set to expand its smartphone line up in Kenya with the launch of the NOTE 10 Series. The launch is taking place today at the Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant, Diani Beach.

The choice in location is mostly influenced by the brand’s mission to stay true to its rebranding goals of being trendy and techy. This was announced via their social media platforms via their covers implying there’ll be a live stream which users can catch here https://bit.ly/3wtIM20 via their YouTube or their Facebook page.

The launch will include a performance from their brand ambassadors, Sauti Sol. The price and availability details will soon be announced after the launch.

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Business

Confidence among air travellers slowly growing, Bluebird aviation says

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Confidence among people flying for leisure and business in Kenya and across the globe is slowly growing, one of the leading regional airlines, Bluebird aviation has said.

According to the airline’s General Manager Captain Hussein Mohammed confidence in travellers to be able to fly and the feeling that ones health is not going to be affected and that they are not fearful of COVID-19 is growing but at a slow pace.

In a press release sent to newsrooms, Captain Mohammed noted that the confidence is improving, though slowly and laboriously.

“Initially I had thought that by the end of this year, that improvement would have increased significantly, but with what is going on in places like India, and low vaccination numbers in our country and limited availability and accessibility of vaccines has impacted on the growing confidence to fly again,” noted Captain Hussein Mohammed.

According to a report by the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), African airlines lost $10.21 (about Sh1.1 trillion) in passenger revenue in 2020 when the travel industry was severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The report indicates that the number of scheduled passengers carried by African airlines fell by 63.7 per cent from 95 million in 2019 to 34.7 million in 2020.

Captain Mohammed projects that it will take about the end of 2022 for most travellers to regain the confidence to fly again and when a larger population would have gotten at least the first dose of the vaccines which is protective enough and 100 per cent against hospitalisation and at least 90 per cent against severe form of COVID-19.

However, the captain notes that one will need to get the second dose to feel fully protected.

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Politics

List Of High-Profile People Shortlisted For IEBC Commissioner Jobs

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel has shortlisted 36 candidates  for the appointment of commissioners.

Through a press release on Saturday June 12, the IEBC selection panel published the names of the 36 individuals from a pool of 660 applicants who had expressed interest in the positions.

The shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a psychometric test on June 30 to assess their cognitive ability and mental ability.

Oral interviews will be held between July 7 and July 22 at the Kenya International Conference Centre.

“While considering the applications, the selection panel observed that there were many qualified Kenyans who expressed interest in the position in the position of commissioner of the IEBC,” the panel’s chairperson Elizabeth Muli said

According to Muli, the youngest applicant was 23 years old and the eldest 73 years old.

Human rights defenders, former members of the constitutional commissions and university dons are among those shortlisted for interviews to fill the vacant four positions at the electoral agency.

Former Gwasi Legislator Felix Nyauchi is also among the 36 candidates.

Other high-profile Shortlisted candidates include former ambassador to Zimbabwe, Lucy Chelimo, former SRC Commissioner Sellestine Mbii-Kiuluku, former national police service commission member Abdalla Mohamed (Nairobi), former judges and magistrates vetting board vice chairperson Roseline Doreen Adhiambo Odhiambo Odede (Siaya), former KNCHR chairperson Kagwigira Mbogori (Meru), former KNCHR chairperson Florence Shimbiri-Jaoko (Nairobi), Koki Muli and former NCIC commissioner Joseph Gitile Naituli (Meru).

Others are Abdirizak Arae Nunow (Garissa), Anne Mwikali Kiusya (Machakos), Caroline Njeri Ng’ang’a (Muranga), Catherine Muchiru Kamindo (Nyeri), Cecilia Ngoyoni (Marsabit), Con Omore Osendo (Kisumu),Dinah Jeruto Kipkebut (Nakuru), and Felix Useru Nyauchi (Homa Bay).

The positions fell vacant following the resignations of Roselyn Akombe, Paul Kurgat, Margaret Mwanchanya and Connie Maina after the 2017 general elections.

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Atos Origin To Construct Multi-billion Data Centre At Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC)

by Evans Terer
written by Evans Terer

Atos Origin, an international IT services company, is set to construct a Sh28 billion data centre at the Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) in Butere, Kakamega County.

The data centre is part of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation district at the City, and is expected to be complete by end of next year, 2022 and will be one of the largest in the region.

The Atos Origin team led by the Senior project manager for SADC region Virgil Chetty, visited MMTC this week, to begin laying out the groundwork for the initial pilot-phase of the data Centre. The phase entails the installation of the artificial intelligence system will be completed by September.


“We are building a large AI cluster focused on healthcare and agriculture. This will enable seamless operation of the currently open Hamptons hospital, as it positions to serve the Lake region economic Bloc, with 16 million people and the larger East African region,” Julius Mwale, the principal investor said yesterday.
In Johannesburg South Africa, a similar project by Teraco Data Environments valued at Sh26 billion was launched in November 2020.

Atos a French multinational, was ranked by a research firm Gartner as number 1 in Europe in 2020 in Cloud, Cybersecurity and high performance computing. It came in the 2nd position worldwide in the market share for cybersecurity in the Gatner study.

According to Paul Martin, a director at KE International overseeing the AI Cluster implementation, said the entire AI cluster will cost USD1 billion (Sh100 billion), with phase one costing USD250 million (Sh25 billion).

“We want MMTC AI Cluster to support our other African projects especially Akon City in Senegal and Uganda,” he said.

KE International was in June 2020 awarded the USD 6 billion ((Sh600 billion) contract for construction of Akon City in Senegal.

The MMTC project began in 2014 with expected completion of 3 phases at the end of June this year, 2021. Phase one consisted of a Hamptons Mall and Mwalmart supermarket among others.

The second phase however includes the Hamptons Hospital among others, while phase three has the technology park.

Effect AI a Netherlands company is teaming up with UNDP to run Kenyan opportunity hub that will train and fund 4,000 Kenyan entrepreneurs and engineers at the research park.

Hamptons Hospital CEO Hon. Dr. Maurice Siminyu (left) and Atos Senior project manager for SADC region Virgil Shetty at Hamptons Hospital in Mwale Medical and Technology City on June 8th, 2021

“We expect 10,000 engineering/ research and entrepreneurial job opportunities to be created at the innovation district directly from the establishment of the data center “. Said Honorable Dr. Maurice Siminyu the CEO at Hamptons Hospital at MMTC.He added that many local companies will receive enhanced data management by partnering with MMTC.

The Centre will turn Kenya into a global technology and innovation hub which will attract foreign direct investment from multinational companies.

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Former CJ Willy Mutunga Undresses Uhuru In Viral Letter Over Rejection Of 6 Judges

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has slammed President Uhuru Kenyatta over his decision to reject the appointment of six judges last week.

According to Mutunga, President Kenyatta’s decision was driven by personal resentment and not principle.

Last week, the Uhuru declined to gazette names of the six, saying there were issues on their suitability.

High Court judges Joel Ngugi, George Odunga, Weldon Korir and Aggrey Muchelule as well as chief magistrate Evans Makori and High Court Registrar Judith Omange’s nominations were left out.

In a letter to President Kenyatta dated June 8 and which has hence gone viral, Mutunga says “the scientific formulation in the Constitution on the appointment of judges was intended to be an antidote to this kind of whimsical and capricious presidential conduct as is being seen in ugly display in this matter.”

“This is not the time to commence muck-racking adventures in a feeble and abominable attempt to besmirch the character of the  judges and judicial officers.”

The former CJ further accused the President of having a ‘list of hate’ and being stubborn.

“Strikingly, the presidential ‘list of hate’ has even mysteriously changed , meaning the objection to the judges is driven more by personal pique rather than principle. That is not the way to conduct the serious business of state,” he said.

Mutunga urged the president to immediately appoint the judges whom he called exceptional.

“The president must resist the temptation to be garlanded in the pettiness of preforming power, particularly by those who have built a thriving pettiness cottage industry, completely consumed by the pursuit of personal vendetta at the expense of national good,” he said.

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KBC Mega-Relaunch: National Broadcaster Hires Top Veteran Journalists In Major Revamp

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) is set for a major revamp, with reports indicating that the national broadcaster will be relaunching in two-weeks time.

According to reliable sources, KBC has hired some of the country’s top journalists, among them veterans who graced the TV screens in the 90s.

Tom Mboya, Catherine Kasavuli, Badi Muhsin, Cynthia Nyamai and Fayaz Kureish are some of the veterans expected to grace the channel 1’s screen after the relaunch that is likely to happen on Monday, June 14, 2021.

A file image of Veteran journalist Badi Muhsin
Badi Muhsin. Photo/Courtesy

Former K24 TV news anchors Shiksha Arora, Ahmed Juma Bhalo, Fred Indimuli, Nancy Onyancha and former NTV anchor Harith Salim have also been hired and will be unveiled during the re-launch.

Reports indicate that all the new anchors have been holding rehearsals and pairings at the station’s main studios in Nairobi.

Citizen TV Presenter, Fred Indimuli Joins K24 -
Fred Indimuli. Photo/Courtesy.

This will force some of the current news anchors to be taken off air for the company’s regrouping, according to the sources.

Renowned media personality Catherine Kasavuli
Catherine Kasavuli. Photo/Courtesy

Serious rehearsals commenced on Monday, June 7, and was attended by the company’s top management with the source noting that KBC invested in state of the art studio set to be unveiled on the relaunch day.

K24 News Anchor Ahmed Juma Bhalo Holds Back Tears At Wedding - Kenyans.co.ke
Ahmed Bhalo. Photo/Courtesy

Muhsin used to read the news during Moi’s era, between 1980 and 2002 at KBC and is credited with aiding State House Spokesperson Kanze Dena’s career. Kasavuli, on the other hand, anchored news on Citizen TV while Mboya rose to a prominent position at K24 TV.

Sheng' Speaking K24 News Anchor Shiksha Arora Impresses Netizens [VIDEO]
Shiksha Arora. Photo/Courtesy

Arora, Indimuli and Onyancha, on the other hand, left K24 TV in June 2020 after falling out with the broadcaster’s management over pay cut. Ahmed Bhalo had left the Kijabe street-based station a few years earlier to pursue a career in corporate world.

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