Let's go rock Macha!
Friday, 30 October 2015
Basketball made in Machakos
Basketball made in "Masaku", with DJ Creme, this Saturday 31st October at the Kenyatta Stadium from 9-5.
Let's go rock Macha!
Let's go rock Macha!
Thursday, 29 October 2015
One Nation for Janet Kanini Concert
In April 2015, N-Soko property show host Janet Kanini Ikua was diagnosed with Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) that resulted in blood clots in her legs. The DVT led to further complications and Janet had to be urgently hospitalized a second time with blood clots in her heart and pulmonary artery. Even after this the DVT kept recurring and Janet decided to seek further intervention in India.
In September, Janet, accompanied by her husband George, travelled to New Delhi, where doctors broke the news that she had Stage 4 cancer, which had spread from her lungs to her abdomen and lymph nodes. Janet Kannini Ikua’s friends and colleagues from Nation Media Group, and other media groups, Artists and Family are planning a family concert on 8th of November 2015 at the Carnivore Grounds in Nairobi.
This concert will be from noon to 6.00 p.m, and is aimed at raising funds towards Janet’s treatment. We appeal to all Kenyans to join hands with the rest of the country to attend and support this noble course.
All the proceeds will go towards Janet’s treatment in India and part of it will go towards Kenya National Hospital Children Cancer Ward.
Reality Connection is in full support of this worthy course.
Runs till: Sunday, 8th November 2015
Time: 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Location: Carnivore Grounds
In September, Janet, accompanied by her husband George, travelled to New Delhi, where doctors broke the news that she had Stage 4 cancer, which had spread from her lungs to her abdomen and lymph nodes. Janet Kannini Ikua’s friends and colleagues from Nation Media Group, and other media groups, Artists and Family are planning a family concert on 8th of November 2015 at the Carnivore Grounds in Nairobi.
This concert will be from noon to 6.00 p.m, and is aimed at raising funds towards Janet’s treatment. We appeal to all Kenyans to join hands with the rest of the country to attend and support this noble course.
All the proceeds will go towards Janet’s treatment in India and part of it will go towards Kenya National Hospital Children Cancer Ward.
Reality Connection is in full support of this worthy course.
Runs till: Sunday, 8th November 2015
Time: 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Location: Carnivore Grounds
Who is RC?
Reality Connection is a leading Event Organizing firm set up to provide top notch event management services, from idea of the event to the actual execution of the event to corporate clients.
The company is known for its fine artistry, quality, and service-oriented approach to business.
Reality Connection has an outstanding reputation for creativity, efficiency, and ability to meet deadlines, and is unique in its broad-based approach to creative development.
In addition, the company continues to monitor trends in the marketplace -adopting strategies that will better serve its clients.
We do different events depending on the client's specifics, from corporate events to product launches, exhibitions, cocktails, end year company parties to outdoor concerts/ events.
We have always satisfied our clients because we are professional in what we do. This is evident from our previous events judged by the number of people who turn up for the event and the publicity the event gets.
One of our biggest events - soundfest East Africa speaks volumes of what Reality Connection is capable of handling. You can scroll through the blog to get details of the event.
Apart from events, Reality Connection has partnered with global firms and corporates in product promotion and marketing. Among the institutions we have worked with are JKUAT NISSIN FOODS LTD- a joint venture of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and Nissin Foods Holdings Ltd of Japan. We acted as their promotions agency where we rolled out the promotion in different outlets- supermarkets for purposes of product awareness and push of sales.
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The company has also worked with World Brands Limited in the promotion of Simba energy drink. The promotion was done in ten different outlets across Nairobi.
The company is known for its fine artistry, quality, and service-oriented approach to business.
Reality Connection has an outstanding reputation for creativity, efficiency, and ability to meet deadlines, and is unique in its broad-based approach to creative development.
In addition, the company continues to monitor trends in the marketplace -adopting strategies that will better serve its clients.
We do different events depending on the client's specifics, from corporate events to product launches, exhibitions, cocktails, end year company parties to outdoor concerts/ events.
We have always satisfied our clients because we are professional in what we do. This is evident from our previous events judged by the number of people who turn up for the event and the publicity the event gets.
One of our biggest events - soundfest East Africa speaks volumes of what Reality Connection is capable of handling. You can scroll through the blog to get details of the event.
Apart from events, Reality Connection has partnered with global firms and corporates in product promotion and marketing. Among the institutions we have worked with are JKUAT NISSIN FOODS LTD- a joint venture of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and Nissin Foods Holdings Ltd of Japan. We acted as their promotions agency where we rolled out the promotion in different outlets- supermarkets for purposes of product awareness and push of sales.
The company has also worked with World Brands Limited in the promotion of Simba energy drink. The promotion was done in ten different outlets across Nairobi.
#Wanajishuku video launch- Nonini
The Godfather himself, Nonini Mgenge True will be launching his new video #Wanajishuku on 31st October at the Dusit D2 .
Music will be played by the best DJ's in town, DJ Ken, DJ Dee and DJ Scratch One. Dress Code is STRICTLY WHITE. Follow @realityconnect for more details.
Music will be played by the best DJ's in town, DJ Ken, DJ Dee and DJ Scratch One. Dress Code is STRICTLY WHITE. Follow @realityconnect for more details.
GRILL AND MUSIC EVENT
In support of Naomi Kimani who is battling cancer, Grill and Music event has organised a music concert towards this worthy course.
Happening this Sunday November 1st at Karura Community Chapel.
Entry is 300 inclusive of meal and soda.
Music performances by Kanji, Wangeci and Rigga- DON'T MISS OUT!
Happening this Sunday November 1st at Karura Community Chapel.
Entry is 300 inclusive of meal and soda.
Music performances by Kanji, Wangeci and Rigga- DON'T MISS OUT!
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
Great Talks Forum
The Great Talks Forum will this year be hosted by Vusi Thembekwayo, a renowned entrepreneur and investor on Dragon's Den Tv show.
Come get inspired, empowered and connect as we share entrepreneurial journeys in this year.
The event will be held at the KICC Tsavo Ballroom on 7th November from 8am.There will be other great kenyan entrepreneurs too.
Come get inspired, empowered and connect as we share entrepreneurial journeys in this year.
The event will be held at the KICC Tsavo Ballroom on 7th November from 8am.There will be other great kenyan entrepreneurs too.
A night with Churchill- 31st October KICC
Churchill will be celebrating 15 years of comedy at the KICC -Tsavo Ballroom on 31st October. #ANightWithChurchill You don;t want to miss this experience. Reality Connection will be represented big time. #EventExperts
Monday, 26 October 2015
Son Says a Surprise Thank You to His Dad. #Asante
Watch this touching video of how a son appreciated his dad by a simple "thank you"..It's good to appreciate the people who make a difference in your life. To all our clients and sponsors, ours is to say ASANTE.
Out of Africa International Film Festival
The most exhilarating International Film Festival is happening in Nairobi, Kenya on 30th, 31st October and 1st of November, 2015 at the National Museums of Kenya (NMK) This is an exciting 3 day events filled with such memorable events.
Out of Africa International Film Festival (OOAIFF) is a celebration of cinema that includes Movie premieres, Tributes to stars and directors, while experiencing Red Carpet Glitz and Glamour excitement.
30th October – Film Screenings (9am – 2pm) Opening Ceremony (6pm - 10pm )
31st October Film market – Film Screenings, Workshops, Lots of Food and Drinks, Entertainment, Crafts etc – All day event (9am – 10pm)
1st November - AWARDS and GALA Night (4pm – 10pm)
Location- National Museum of Kenya
Get your tickets at ticketsasa.com
Out of Africa International Film Festival (OOAIFF) is a celebration of cinema that includes Movie premieres, Tributes to stars and directors, while experiencing Red Carpet Glitz and Glamour excitement.
30th October – Film Screenings (9am – 2pm) Opening Ceremony (6pm - 10pm )
31st October Film market – Film Screenings, Workshops, Lots of Food and Drinks, Entertainment, Crafts etc – All day event (9am – 10pm)
1st November - AWARDS and GALA Night (4pm – 10pm)
Location- National Museum of Kenya
Get your tickets at ticketsasa.com
Friday, 23 October 2015
Oktoberfest 2015
Runs till: Friday, 30th October 2015
Time: 08:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: At the Elephant, Kanjata Road, Off James Gichuru R
Live At The Elephant is one of the most fun and great night gigs we have in Nairobi.Featuring two live bands on stage,a well stocked bar,a beautiful and mature crowd,in a casual ambiance at The Elephant gardens. The 23rd Edition of #OktoberFest at Live At The Elephant feat #AbbiNyinza and #GravityBand
#SaveTheDate.
This is going to be EPIC.
Time: 08:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: At the Elephant, Kanjata Road, Off James Gichuru R
Live At The Elephant is one of the most fun and great night gigs we have in Nairobi.Featuring two live bands on stage,a well stocked bar,a beautiful and mature crowd,in a casual ambiance at The Elephant gardens. The 23rd Edition of #OktoberFest at Live At The Elephant feat #AbbiNyinza and #GravityBand
#SaveTheDate.
This is going to be EPIC.
Thursday, 22 October 2015
Illume x Transform Africa Summit - Day 1
Transform Africa Day 1 in Kigali- Rwanda, the summit was themed "Accelerating Digital Innovation"
Illume x Transform Africa Summit -Day 2
The transform Africa Summit was held in Kigali Rwanda whose aim was to connect, innovate and transform Africa through technology, here is a teaser on what transpired during the summit.
Kagame echoes usage of ICT in Africa in the Transform Africa Summit held in Rwanda
A the three day Summit that run from 19-21 October 2015 themed “Accelerating Digital Innovation”, that attracted over 2,500 delegates from across the globe including: Heads of state and government, members of the UN broadband Commission, CEOs of leading technology companies, policy makers, members of the private sector, and young innovators from across the continent has concluded with ICT being top of the agenda.
The Transform Africa Summit is the leading African forum bringing together regional and global leaders from government, business and international organizations to collaborate on new ways of accelerating and sustaining Africa’s ongoing digital revolution.
The President of Rwanda Paul Kagame who was the key speaker, address focused on the steps that African governments must take to drive greater digital adoption and innovation. He emphasized the need for governments across the region and continent to collaborate on solutions for unlocking Africa’s full potential.
"In Africa, we are fully aware that our continent has often missed opportunities to accelerate development," said President Kagame. "[By] placing ICT at the core of our transformation agenda we can make sure that Africa is never again left behind."
Kagame emphasized on the importance of ICT in government as it enables it to provide more efficient and accountable public services which leads to better health outcomes, quicker customs procedures, and computerised land titles.
He also stated on the need to change the mindset that would be necessary to further unlock the region's potential.
"ICT is increasingly making access to world class education and information affordable to everyone" said President Kagame. “Africa can no longer be excluded from globalization; we must develop our human capital and productivity using the same methods that are taken for granted in many other places. That doesn’t mean anything will be easy, the existence of technology doesn’t automatically change lives. A mindset of curiosity, responsibility and hard work is necessary if we are to become our best selves and to compete effectively in the wider world.”
The final day of the three-day Summit ended with a session entitled “Face the Gorillas” where young entrepreneurs from across Africa pitched start-ups to a panel of seasoned entrepreneurs, Angel investors and other financiers– nicknamed “Gorillas”, as a motivator for young African entrepreneurs. The financiers bought shares and pledged funding to some of the initiatives judged viable, and promised to continue support smart ideas from young entrepreneurs in the ICT sector.
The Transform Africa Summit is the leading African forum bringing together regional and global leaders from government, business and international organizations to collaborate on new ways of accelerating and sustaining Africa’s ongoing digital revolution.
The President of Rwanda Paul Kagame who was the key speaker, address focused on the steps that African governments must take to drive greater digital adoption and innovation. He emphasized the need for governments across the region and continent to collaborate on solutions for unlocking Africa’s full potential.
"In Africa, we are fully aware that our continent has often missed opportunities to accelerate development," said President Kagame. "[By] placing ICT at the core of our transformation agenda we can make sure that Africa is never again left behind."
Kagame emphasized on the importance of ICT in government as it enables it to provide more efficient and accountable public services which leads to better health outcomes, quicker customs procedures, and computerised land titles.
He also stated on the need to change the mindset that would be necessary to further unlock the region's potential.
"ICT is increasingly making access to world class education and information affordable to everyone" said President Kagame. “Africa can no longer be excluded from globalization; we must develop our human capital and productivity using the same methods that are taken for granted in many other places. That doesn’t mean anything will be easy, the existence of technology doesn’t automatically change lives. A mindset of curiosity, responsibility and hard work is necessary if we are to become our best selves and to compete effectively in the wider world.”
The final day of the three-day Summit ended with a session entitled “Face the Gorillas” where young entrepreneurs from across Africa pitched start-ups to a panel of seasoned entrepreneurs, Angel investors and other financiers– nicknamed “Gorillas”, as a motivator for young African entrepreneurs. The financiers bought shares and pledged funding to some of the initiatives judged viable, and promised to continue support smart ideas from young entrepreneurs in the ICT sector.
Dru Hill and Sisqo live at the Carnivore- 24th October
Award winning American singing group, Sisqo and Druhill will be in the country for an crazy concert dubbed THE PLOT. The groups’ most popular repertoire included soul, hip hop soul. Sisqo is best known for the hit single “Unleash the dragon” while Dru Hill is best known for their hit singles such as "In My Bed", "Never Make a Promise", "How Deep Is Your Love" “I love you”.
Arena: Entry into the public area with no any extras. There will be food and drinks on sale.
VIP: Reserved space next to the stage, with a special Bar area, in a Lounge setting.
Premium Tickets: Available only to the first 10 buyers only. This closes on Friday this week. The buyers get an upgrade to VVIP.
VVIP: Dinner from 7 – 8pm, Reserved space Reserved space next to the stage, with best view of the artists. Lounge seats setting.
Arena: Entry into the public area with no any extras. There will be food and drinks on sale.
VIP: Reserved space next to the stage, with a special Bar area, in a Lounge setting.
Premium Tickets: Available only to the first 10 buyers only. This closes on Friday this week. The buyers get an upgrade to VVIP.
VVIP: Dinner from 7 – 8pm, Reserved space Reserved space next to the stage, with best view of the artists. Lounge seats setting.
Wednesday, 21 October 2015
Barclays to charge clients higher fees from next month to boost earnings
Barclays Bank plans to raise the fees charged to customers next month joining a growing list of lenders that have raised transaction tariffs to shore up profitability.
The bank is seeking regulatory approvals to change its tariffs, to join Commercial Bank of Africa, NIC, and Standard Chartered which have raised their fees this year.
“We wish to notify you that subject to regulatory approval we will review our bank tariff effective November 4, 2015,” said the bank in a statement on its website.
Banks are under pressure to increase their transaction-based income as high interest rates dampens appetite for credit by private sector and consumers. NIC was the first bank to review its rates in June before CBA and StanChart did so in August.
“They are looking to protect their non-funded (non-interest) income because net interest margins will be squeezed hence the need to recoup,” said Vimal Parmar, head of research at Burbidge Capital.
Local banks rely on interest income to drive revenues. As at end of June, interest income constituted 60 per cent of the industry’s total income of Sh226 billion.
Market appetite for loans has eased following a rise in lending rates with annual growth in private sector credit shrinking to 20.5 per cent in June from 25.5 per cent the same time last year.
Introduction of a loan pricing model pegged on the Central Bank-set Kenya Banks Reference Rate has given banks little room to increase lending rates forcing them to turn to non-funded income to support their profits.
Some of the tariffs Barclays Bank is expected to increase include credit card rates.
The bank said it would be charging 3.9 per cent per month up from 3.7 per cent on amounts used on the card for purchase of goods if not settled within the grace period.
NIC increased over-the-counter withdrawal fees in a move meant to push its clients to use ATM machines, among other channels of accessing cash.
The bank charges Sh300 for withdrawal of less than Sh40,000 in the banking hall compared to Sh100 charged for withdrawing more than Sh40,000, which is the maximum amount accessible through ATMs.
CBA introduced a fee of Sh350 for withdrawing less than Sh40,000 at the counter while anything above this is free. Standard Chartered introduced monthly tariffs to some of its personal accounts which were previously exempt. The bank’s monthly tariffs are between Sh499 and Sh1,000.
Banks were expected to lower transaction fees following policy changes by Central Bank of Kenya and introduction of technological innovations.
By George Ngigi- Business Daily
The bank is seeking regulatory approvals to change its tariffs, to join Commercial Bank of Africa, NIC, and Standard Chartered which have raised their fees this year.
“We wish to notify you that subject to regulatory approval we will review our bank tariff effective November 4, 2015,” said the bank in a statement on its website.
Banks are under pressure to increase their transaction-based income as high interest rates dampens appetite for credit by private sector and consumers. NIC was the first bank to review its rates in June before CBA and StanChart did so in August.
“They are looking to protect their non-funded (non-interest) income because net interest margins will be squeezed hence the need to recoup,” said Vimal Parmar, head of research at Burbidge Capital.
Local banks rely on interest income to drive revenues. As at end of June, interest income constituted 60 per cent of the industry’s total income of Sh226 billion.
Market appetite for loans has eased following a rise in lending rates with annual growth in private sector credit shrinking to 20.5 per cent in June from 25.5 per cent the same time last year.
Introduction of a loan pricing model pegged on the Central Bank-set Kenya Banks Reference Rate has given banks little room to increase lending rates forcing them to turn to non-funded income to support their profits.
Some of the tariffs Barclays Bank is expected to increase include credit card rates.
The bank said it would be charging 3.9 per cent per month up from 3.7 per cent on amounts used on the card for purchase of goods if not settled within the grace period.
NIC increased over-the-counter withdrawal fees in a move meant to push its clients to use ATM machines, among other channels of accessing cash.
The bank charges Sh300 for withdrawal of less than Sh40,000 in the banking hall compared to Sh100 charged for withdrawing more than Sh40,000, which is the maximum amount accessible through ATMs.
CBA introduced a fee of Sh350 for withdrawing less than Sh40,000 at the counter while anything above this is free. Standard Chartered introduced monthly tariffs to some of its personal accounts which were previously exempt. The bank’s monthly tariffs are between Sh499 and Sh1,000.
Banks were expected to lower transaction fees following policy changes by Central Bank of Kenya and introduction of technological innovations.
By George Ngigi- Business Daily
Monday, 19 October 2015
Support for Janet Ikua and Anjlee Gadhvi
In the wake of cancer awareness month, two TV personality recently came out in public and announced that they were battling cancer. Janet Kanini Ikua of The Property Show in NTV took to her facebook page to tell that she was on her fourth month of battling the disease. As at the time of her posting, she was in India for treatment. She was diagnosed with lung cancer.
Anjlee Gadhvi, the senior news anchor at K24, also came out weeks later to announce that she has liver cancer.
Reality Connection is in total support of the two and urge all to join in supporting these two lovely ladies in battling the disease.
You can send your contribution for Janet Ikua through MPESA number 895790, for Anjlee Gadhvi, the MPESA paybill number is 513513.
Your contributions will be highly appreciated, together we can win this, lets all fight cancer. #PinkBigger
Anjlee Gadhvi, the senior news anchor at K24, also came out weeks later to announce that she has liver cancer.
Reality Connection is in total support of the two and urge all to join in supporting these two lovely ladies in battling the disease.
You can send your contribution for Janet Ikua through MPESA number 895790, for Anjlee Gadhvi, the MPESA paybill number is 513513.
Your contributions will be highly appreciated, together we can win this, lets all fight cancer. #PinkBigger
Worship Experience Weekend
Jubilee Christian Church presents a worship experience with Christina Shusho on 31st October at the Daughters of Zion Meeting from 1pm. Do not miss this wonderful experience.
Friday, 16 October 2015
MERCY MASIKA - NIKUPENDEZE (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
Gospel singer Mercy Masika on her new jam called Nikupendeze,the song is most definitely a blessing, coming just after her other hit song called Mwema, check out the video.
SOUNDFEST ROADSHOW- 17th October- Destination-KEDONG RANCH
Don't miss on this amazing Soundfest Roadtrip going down on 17th Oct at Kedong Ranch (BTW: Kedong stretches all the way to Mt. Longonot).
Amazing activities and games are planned for you including goat eating, camping, bonfire and many more.
Let's meet and experience great fun for only Ksh 500/=
Cost inclusive of:
Entrance & ground charges
Team building
Cost exclusive:
Tents
Drinks
Other items not mentioned in the itinerary
Itinerary:
Meet up point: Shell Mountain View from 10am-11am
Departure time: 11.30am
Stop over: View point
Destination- Kedong ranch Naivasha by 2 PM (Moi S Lake road: Same road as Enashipai but ahead on the left)
- From 3 PM: Activities & games
- 7 PM onwards: Entertainment and the evening Soundfest show
NB: Dress code is SEXY STYLISH!
#UltimateMashujaaPlan
#SoundfestRoadTrip
For more information call 0714 466 891
Lets the cars have fun. JUST DRIVE!
Amazing activities and games are planned for you including goat eating, camping, bonfire and many more.
Let's meet and experience great fun for only Ksh 500/=
Cost inclusive of:
Entrance & ground charges
Team building
Cost exclusive:
Tents
Drinks
Other items not mentioned in the itinerary
Itinerary:
Meet up point: Shell Mountain View from 10am-11am
Departure time: 11.30am
Stop over: View point
Destination- Kedong ranch Naivasha by 2 PM (Moi S Lake road: Same road as Enashipai but ahead on the left)
- From 3 PM: Activities & games
- 7 PM onwards: Entertainment and the evening Soundfest show
NB: Dress code is SEXY STYLISH!
#UltimateMashujaaPlan
#SoundfestRoadTrip
For more information call 0714 466 891
Lets the cars have fun. JUST DRIVE!
Wednesday, 14 October 2015
#Mindspeak Presentation with Pradeep Paunrana CEO ARM Cement Ltd @ArmCem...
Mind Speak is a monthly Business Networking event organized by Rich Management to inspire Kenyan-professionals and emerging entrepreneurs. Hosted by Aly Khan Satchu
On 10Th Oct 2015 at Sankara Hotel #Mindspeak hosted Pradeep Paunrana CEO ARM Cement Ltd @ArmCement1, @Rhinocement, How strong is your building? Cement Frontier Africa Clinker Tanga Mzee Paunrana @NSEKenya
Be sure to catch the next Mind Speak on 24TH Oct 2015 at Intercontinental Hotel Nairobi from 9.00AM-12NOON, guest spear Sumayya Hassan Athmani C.E.O National Oil Corporation of Kenya
Reasons you should Not miss the Upcoming Plus Size Affair
Miss Plus Size Kenya, positioned as an annual event and characterized by a high-brow crowd, will be the ultimate way to culminate the year; celebrating success of industry players, friendship, with good food, good music and appreciating Plus size models in the fashion industry.
The pageant features 15 intensively trained plus size women after the coveted title of Miss Plus Size Kenya 2015.
Runs till: Saturday, 31st October 2015
Time: 06:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Weston Hotel, Lang'ata Road
Activity Schedule.
5:00pm-6:00pm - Guest Arrival and Red Carpet
6:00pm-7:00pm - Cocktail Hour
Regular- Snacks & Bitings and Cash Bar
VIP - Snacks & Bitings and 30 mins Open bar at Swara Restaurant
VVIP - Snacks & Bitings and 1 hour Open bar at Babu Lounge
7:30pm - Guests settle down at Lenana Ballroom
8:00pm- Pageant officially begins
8:10pm-8:40pm - Sports and Casual Wear Categories
8:50pm-9:00pm - Entertainment
9:10pm-9:40pm - Cultural and Creative Wear Categories
9:50pm-10:00pm - Entertainment
10:10pm - 10:40pm - Talent and Q&A Session
10:50pm - Entertainment / Tallying of results
11:00pm - Crowning of Miss Plus Size Kenya 2015
The pageant features 15 intensively trained plus size women after the coveted title of Miss Plus Size Kenya 2015.
Time: 06:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Weston Hotel, Lang'ata Road
Activity Schedule.
5:00pm-6:00pm - Guest Arrival and Red Carpet
6:00pm-7:00pm - Cocktail Hour
Regular- Snacks & Bitings and Cash Bar
VIP - Snacks & Bitings and 30 mins Open bar at Swara Restaurant
VVIP - Snacks & Bitings and 1 hour Open bar at Babu Lounge
7:30pm - Guests settle down at Lenana Ballroom
8:00pm- Pageant officially begins
8:10pm-8:40pm - Sports and Casual Wear Categories
8:50pm-9:00pm - Entertainment
9:10pm-9:40pm - Cultural and Creative Wear Categories
9:50pm-10:00pm - Entertainment
10:10pm - 10:40pm - Talent and Q&A Session
10:50pm - Entertainment / Tallying of results
11:00pm - Crowning of Miss Plus Size Kenya 2015
Tuesday, 13 October 2015
Uchumi Ngong Hyper sold to Thika Road Mall at 2 billion
Retail chain Uchumi is selling the building that hosts its flagship Ngong Hyper outlet in Nairobi as part of a debt settlement plan meant to put the troubled supermarket back on track.
The shop, which is located on Nairobi’s Ngong Road, is being sold to owners of the Thika Road Mall at a price of Sh2 billion, making it one of the biggest real estate deals this year.
Uchumi Ngong Hyper, which sits on 2.5 acres, is one of the retail chain’s prime real estate assets. The retailer has contracted the Nairobi law firm Coulson Harney to oversee the transaction.
Uchumi chief executive officer Julius Kipng’etich said the Thika Road Mall owners have also expressed interest in acquiring Uchumi’s 20-acre piece of land located in Nairobi’s Kasarani area at a price of Sh3 billion.
Mr Kipng’etich said Uchumi needs the money to pay suppliers given the limited options it has to raise funds. “We have weighed the option and come to the conclusion that we cannot go back to shareholders for more money again having just come from a rights issue,” said Mr Kipng’etich, adding that the Ngong Hyper deal is being crafted as a sell-and-lease-back arrangement.
This means Uchumi will remain tenants occupying in the sizeable area of the Ngong Road mall.
“We have noticed that we have been disadvantaged by having operations in areas where some of our outlets have never made profits thereby negatively affecting our revenue,” said Mr Kipng’etich.
He named Tanzania and Uganda as locations where Uchumi outlets are running at a loss and face imminent closure.
Uchumi last week announced that it was closing three outlets in Uganda and that it is in the process of identifying non-profitable shops in Tanzania for possible closure.
Uchumi has written to the Capital Markets Authority (CMA seeking approval for the planned sale of assets and is awaiting the regulator’s response.
John Wambugu, the Uchumi company secretary, said the intended sale ‘had progressed well’ but declined to go into the details, citing buyer-seller confidentiality.
Thika Road Mall director Bharat Doshi on Monday said his team had met the Uchumi management to express interest in the two properties but insisted details of the deal were not immediately available.
“We have held talks with the management of Uchumi Supermarkets expressing interest in properties they have put up for sale but we have to wait for at least two weeks to disclose any details,” said Mr Doshi.
By: By Simon Ciuri- Daily Nation
The shop, which is located on Nairobi’s Ngong Road, is being sold to owners of the Thika Road Mall at a price of Sh2 billion, making it one of the biggest real estate deals this year.
Uchumi Ngong Hyper, which sits on 2.5 acres, is one of the retail chain’s prime real estate assets. The retailer has contracted the Nairobi law firm Coulson Harney to oversee the transaction.
Uchumi chief executive officer Julius Kipng’etich said the Thika Road Mall owners have also expressed interest in acquiring Uchumi’s 20-acre piece of land located in Nairobi’s Kasarani area at a price of Sh3 billion.
Mr Kipng’etich said Uchumi needs the money to pay suppliers given the limited options it has to raise funds. “We have weighed the option and come to the conclusion that we cannot go back to shareholders for more money again having just come from a rights issue,” said Mr Kipng’etich, adding that the Ngong Hyper deal is being crafted as a sell-and-lease-back arrangement.
This means Uchumi will remain tenants occupying in the sizeable area of the Ngong Road mall.
“We have noticed that we have been disadvantaged by having operations in areas where some of our outlets have never made profits thereby negatively affecting our revenue,” said Mr Kipng’etich.
He named Tanzania and Uganda as locations where Uchumi outlets are running at a loss and face imminent closure.
Uchumi last week announced that it was closing three outlets in Uganda and that it is in the process of identifying non-profitable shops in Tanzania for possible closure.
Uchumi has written to the Capital Markets Authority (CMA seeking approval for the planned sale of assets and is awaiting the regulator’s response.
John Wambugu, the Uchumi company secretary, said the intended sale ‘had progressed well’ but declined to go into the details, citing buyer-seller confidentiality.
Thika Road Mall director Bharat Doshi on Monday said his team had met the Uchumi management to express interest in the two properties but insisted details of the deal were not immediately available.
“We have held talks with the management of Uchumi Supermarkets expressing interest in properties they have put up for sale but we have to wait for at least two weeks to disclose any details,” said Mr Doshi.
By: By Simon Ciuri- Daily Nation
Thursday, 8 October 2015
Business Center Interview Events Management Businesses
For the pioneers of the event business in Kenya, we are proud of you, we salute you for beginning this journey for us. Kevin Ombajo a.k.a Big Kev of True Blaq entertainment and Kevin Mulei of Mo sounds. Reality Connection commends you for the good job you started.
The 2015 OLX soma awards
The Kenya Social Media Awards (SOMA) – Kenya is an annual event, now in its third year, that seeks to celebrate the growing influence by and through social media in Kenya.
For the third time running SOMA Awards has been supported by OLX as the Title sponsor. The awards have continued to impact individuals and organizations. The Third Annual OLX SOMA Awards will be guided by the theme “Social Media for Economic Empowerment.”
SOMA team has also introduced new platforms designed to engage different groups in the market for a better experience.
SOMA Awards is an annual event that is geared towards identifying those who use Social Media to positively impact the society. It brings together different social media enthusiasts and organisations to celebrate the tremendous contribution brought about by Social Media.
Runs till: Saturday, 10th October 2015
Time: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Location: Safaricom Indoor Arena
Get your tickets from ticketsasa.com
For the third time running SOMA Awards has been supported by OLX as the Title sponsor. The awards have continued to impact individuals and organizations. The Third Annual OLX SOMA Awards will be guided by the theme “Social Media for Economic Empowerment.”
SOMA team has also introduced new platforms designed to engage different groups in the market for a better experience.
SOMA Awards is an annual event that is geared towards identifying those who use Social Media to positively impact the society. It brings together different social media enthusiasts and organisations to celebrate the tremendous contribution brought about by Social Media.
Runs till: Saturday, 10th October 2015
Time: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Location: Safaricom Indoor Arena
Get your tickets from ticketsasa.com
Wednesday, 7 October 2015
We should all be feminists | Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | TEDxEuston
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie born 15 September 1977 is a Nigerian novelist, nonfiction writer and short story writer. She has been called "the most prominent" of a "procession of critically acclaimed young anglophone authors [that] is succeeding in attracting a new generation of readers to African literature
"We should all be feminists" was a TEDx talk that was given by Adichie in 2012. She shared her experiences of being an African feminist, and her views on gender construction and sexuality. Adichie believes that the problem with gender is that it shapes who we are.[20]
"I am angry. Gender as it functions today is a grave injustice. We should all be angry. Anger has a long history of bringing about positive change, but in addition to being angry, I’m also hopeful because I believe deeply in the ability of human beings to make and remake themselves for the better."
Parts of Adichie's talk were sampled in Beyoncé's song "Flawless" in December 2013
Take a tour to Maasai Mara National Reserve
The Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the top tourist attractions in Kenya and the country’s most popular game park.
Each year the Masai Mara National Reserve is visited by thousands of tourists who come here to watch the exceptional population of game and the annual migration of zebra and wildebeest.
The “Great Migration” takes place every year from July to October when millions of wildebeest and zebra migrate from the Serengeti in Tanzania.
Maasai Mara (Masai Mara) is situated in south-west Kenya and is one of Africa’s Greatest Wildlife Reserves. Together with the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania it forms Africa’s most diverse, incredible and most spectacular eco-systems and possibly the world’s top safari big game viewing eco-system.
While at Maasai Mara, you can find several places to relax and sleep as you get to enjoy the cool nature experience. Some of the places include Fairmont Mara Safari Club, Mara Explorer Camp, Tiplikwani Masai Mara Camp, Base Camp Masai Mara,
Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara,Mara River Camp, Sarora Mara Game Camp.
Make a point f visiting this place, it's one of the top ten tourist destinations in Kenya.
Each year the Masai Mara National Reserve is visited by thousands of tourists who come here to watch the exceptional population of game and the annual migration of zebra and wildebeest.
The “Great Migration” takes place every year from July to October when millions of wildebeest and zebra migrate from the Serengeti in Tanzania.
Maasai Mara (Masai Mara) is situated in south-west Kenya and is one of Africa’s Greatest Wildlife Reserves. Together with the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania it forms Africa’s most diverse, incredible and most spectacular eco-systems and possibly the world’s top safari big game viewing eco-system.
While at Maasai Mara, you can find several places to relax and sleep as you get to enjoy the cool nature experience. Some of the places include Fairmont Mara Safari Club, Mara Explorer Camp, Tiplikwani Masai Mara Camp, Base Camp Masai Mara,
Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara,Mara River Camp, Sarora Mara Game Camp.
Make a point f visiting this place, it's one of the top ten tourist destinations in Kenya.
Telkom Kenya cuts data tariffs by upto 33pc
Telkom Kenya has cut its mobile Internet tariffs by between 27 and 33 per cent, in a review that also saw it scrap some data bundle plans and introduce new ones.
Subscribers of the 1GB Internet bundle plan will now pay Sh500 from the previous Sh750, while 5GB will cost Sh2,000 from the previous Sh2,750. The firm has scrapped the 500MB it used to charge Sh500 and introduced a 400MB data bundle at Sh250.
The telco has also introduced a new bundle of 2GB at Sh1,000. The new Internet tariffs apply for its pre-paid mobile Internet subscribers and those who access the Internet through modems. Orange has also extended the validity period from 30 days to 90 days.
Telkom Kenya said the new data offers were informed by extensive market research to determine current customer data needs.
“The new offers give subscribers the choice of buying the daily, weekly and monthly bundles due to their simplicity and affordability,” the firm said Tuesday in a media statement.
“Longer validity periods and affordable offers stood out from the feedback we received hence we tailored the offers to suit this trend,” it added.
Daily unlimited will now be 200MBs up from 100MBs, weekly unlimited will move up to 1GB from 500MB and monthly unlimited will move up to 3GB from 2GB.
The price cut comes on the backdrop of Telkom Kenya’s market share loss in the fixed Internet services.
Statistic from the Communications Authority of Kenya for the year ended June 2015, shows Telkom Kenya lost 9.8 per cent. Its market share on fixed Internet dropped to 1.8 per cent from 11.6 per cent for the year ended June 2014, while its subscribers now stand at 2,152 as at June down from 11,714, meaning it lost 9,562 clients in the past one year.
Mobile Internet subscriptions during the period stood at 19.8 million having grown by 42.2 per cent in the same period of the previous year.
Safaricom has 12.5 million subscribers representing 63 per cent market share, Airtel has 3.6 million users and a market share of 19 per cent.
Telkom Kenya (Orange) has 2.6 million mobile data/Internet subscriptions with a market share of 14 per cent.
By Okutta Mark- Business Daily
Subscribers of the 1GB Internet bundle plan will now pay Sh500 from the previous Sh750, while 5GB will cost Sh2,000 from the previous Sh2,750. The firm has scrapped the 500MB it used to charge Sh500 and introduced a 400MB data bundle at Sh250.
The telco has also introduced a new bundle of 2GB at Sh1,000. The new Internet tariffs apply for its pre-paid mobile Internet subscribers and those who access the Internet through modems. Orange has also extended the validity period from 30 days to 90 days.
Telkom Kenya said the new data offers were informed by extensive market research to determine current customer data needs.
“The new offers give subscribers the choice of buying the daily, weekly and monthly bundles due to their simplicity and affordability,” the firm said Tuesday in a media statement.
“Longer validity periods and affordable offers stood out from the feedback we received hence we tailored the offers to suit this trend,” it added.
Daily unlimited will now be 200MBs up from 100MBs, weekly unlimited will move up to 1GB from 500MB and monthly unlimited will move up to 3GB from 2GB.
The price cut comes on the backdrop of Telkom Kenya’s market share loss in the fixed Internet services.
Statistic from the Communications Authority of Kenya for the year ended June 2015, shows Telkom Kenya lost 9.8 per cent. Its market share on fixed Internet dropped to 1.8 per cent from 11.6 per cent for the year ended June 2014, while its subscribers now stand at 2,152 as at June down from 11,714, meaning it lost 9,562 clients in the past one year.
Mobile Internet subscriptions during the period stood at 19.8 million having grown by 42.2 per cent in the same period of the previous year.
Safaricom has 12.5 million subscribers representing 63 per cent market share, Airtel has 3.6 million users and a market share of 19 per cent.
Telkom Kenya (Orange) has 2.6 million mobile data/Internet subscriptions with a market share of 14 per cent.
By Okutta Mark- Business Daily
Monday, 5 October 2015
Heineken Launches New Bottle
With the same great taste, Heineken has launched a new bottle in the market that is slightly larger than the previous one, the new bottle comes in a 650 ml pack while the previous one was 330 ml.
The quality of the beer however remains the same as the beer makers still maintains that it is the number one premium beer globally.
The new bottle comes at a time when East African Breweries Limited has introduced small packaged local beers to target the low budget consumers.
As per Heineken, the new bottle is sleeker, taller and more certainly more handsome. it's the new heineken bottle that everyone will want to get their hands on. For the beer lovers, grab yours one today.
The quality of the beer however remains the same as the beer makers still maintains that it is the number one premium beer globally.
The new bottle comes at a time when East African Breweries Limited has introduced small packaged local beers to target the low budget consumers.
As per Heineken, the new bottle is sleeker, taller and more certainly more handsome. it's the new heineken bottle that everyone will want to get their hands on. For the beer lovers, grab yours one today.
Thursday, 1 October 2015
SAFARICOM SACCO SEEKS I BILLION IN NEW SHARES ISSUED
Safaricom Sacco has issued new shares seeking Sh1 billion to fund strategic expansion.
It also plans to construct a 15-storey office complex opposite the Safaricom headquarters.
The Sacco founded in 2001 has 8000 members and an asset base of Sh2.8 billion, and is implementing a strategic plan targeting to grow its business fourfold by 2018.
Safaricom Sacco CEO Mr George Ochiri, speaking while launching the shares offer dubbed “Nawiri na Safcom Sacco” said the funds to be raised will go towards increasing the threshold for members’ loans currently standing at Sh2.7 billion for 6,600 borrowers at an upper limit of Sh10 million.
“We also want to introduce collateral backed lending and complete construction of this proposed Safaricom Sacco Tower along Waiyaki way,” said Mr Ochiri.
The Safaricom Sacco headquarters, if approved as proposed, will be one of tallest buildings dotting the Westland skyline.
Only members are eligible to buy the Safaricom Sacco shares.
Recently, the Sacco has expanded membership base to include employees of companies affiliated to Safaricom.
Mr Ochiri said Safaricom Sacco had received approval from the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (Sasra) and Capital Markets Authority to mobilize new shares from members.
In 2011, Safaricom Sacco was licensed by Sasra to operate front office services activities.
By: Brian Ngugi- Business Daily
It also plans to construct a 15-storey office complex opposite the Safaricom headquarters.
The Sacco founded in 2001 has 8000 members and an asset base of Sh2.8 billion, and is implementing a strategic plan targeting to grow its business fourfold by 2018.
“We also want to introduce collateral backed lending and complete construction of this proposed Safaricom Sacco Tower along Waiyaki way,” said Mr Ochiri.
The Safaricom Sacco headquarters, if approved as proposed, will be one of tallest buildings dotting the Westland skyline.
Only members are eligible to buy the Safaricom Sacco shares.
Recently, the Sacco has expanded membership base to include employees of companies affiliated to Safaricom.
Mr Ochiri said Safaricom Sacco had received approval from the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (Sasra) and Capital Markets Authority to mobilize new shares from members.
In 2011, Safaricom Sacco was licensed by Sasra to operate front office services activities.
By: Brian Ngugi- Business Daily
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