Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) is currently working out conditions suitable that would allow Tuskys and Nakumatt Supermarket merge. The two retailer chains wrote letters to the regulator asking them on the best way to move forward with their merger and whether or not it would bring any legal issues. “We have filed pre-approval documents with CAK basically explaining to them what the intended transaction is like,” said Dan Githua, Tuskys’ chief executive. Read: Nakumatt and Tuskys Supermarkets Sign Merger Deal According to CAK director-general Wang’ombe Kariuki they have received and responded to the notice issued by the retailers. “If they…

Botswana retailer Choppies is looking to expand its Supermarket to different regions of the continent. The Supermarket recently announced plans to open an outlet in Embakasi before the end of the year. According to Vijay Kumar, Choppies East Africa’s executive director, the company intends to add to its 10 current outlets in Kenya. Read: Blow To Nakumatt Following The Closure Of Three Outlets The company is currently operating in seven African countries including Zimbabwe, Kenya, South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique. “Our intention is to have hyper and express signature stores that stock local as well as offer international brands that…

Samsung Electronics is reportedly in a leadership crisis following the imprisonment of the company heir Lee Jae-Yong and the recent departure of the company’s CEO Kwon Oh-hyun. Lee Jae-Yong was slapped with a five year jail sentence after being found guilty of bribery and corruption in August. According to CEO Kwon Oh-hyun he had been contemplating leaving the company for quite some time. Read: ICT Authority Renews Digital Transformation Deal With Huawei Kenya “As we are confronted with unprecedented crisis inside out, I believe that time has now come for the company [to] start anew, with a new spirit and young leadership to…

The ICT has renewed its digital transformation memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Huawei Kenya in an effort to boost digital transformation and provide quality ICT skills throughout the country. “Huawei is keen on partnering with the government and other agencies on ICT projects that will go a long way in boosting the country’s economy. For us the signing of this MoU is proof of our continued commitment towards growing the ICT sector in Kenya,” said Frank Zhou, Huawei’s Deputy CEO. Read: Huawei to give Specialized ICT Training to Makerere University Students ICT Authority CEO Robert Mugo, Principal Secretary for ICT Eng.…

Telkom Kenya is back again with another major product it plans to offer its customers. The company is aiming to providing its subscribers with longer lasting airtime and SMS at a very economical price. This time round the company has unveiled two new products dubbed PEWA 100 and Daily SMS @KES 5. Telkom subscribers can access the daily SMS services by pressing *188# or *123# , selecting 3 and then following the necessary prompts. The Daily SMS @KES 5 can be used to send messages to any network but expires after 24 hours. Customers will receive a daily SMS bundle…

Njambi Koikai is back in the country after a successful surgery in the United States. The former radio presenter and the Trend host has been in and out of hospital after being diagnosed with Thoracic Endometriosis, an abnormal growth of endometrial cells outside the uterus. After unsuccessful operations, Ms Koikai finally found a doctor who can excise the endometriosis from her lungs. She shared the information on her Facebook page where she thanked her fans and family members who have continuously offered support during the entire process. She also took the time to ask for financial support in order to…

Jackline Nyaminde popularly known as Wilbroda recently celebrated her birthday and shared was happier this year as she was able to quit drinking. She confessed that she had been battling with drinking and had tried to quit but she was unable to do so. Wilbroda is one celebrity who has been able to keep her private life away from the public.she is also a role model to several girls and upcoming artist that’s why when she revealed the information most of her fans could not believe her. Read:CITAM Preacher Bishop David Oginde Calls for the Death of Uhuru and Raila…

The famous mobile app company Truecaller has announced that they will be expanding their operations on the African continent. The expansion will come with the set up of a headquarters in Africa as the company aims to target a larger audience. Starting November, executives from the companies will travel to South Africa and Nigeria as they look for the most ideal location to set up a headquarters. Truecaller added that they will employing key personnel to aid in its operations and will also be looking for directors capable of filling the roles of Business Development Director and a Sales Director. Read: US…

Arabian retailer Souk Bazaar is set to officially open its new supermarket branch at NextGen Mall located along Mombasa Road. According to reports the new retailer will open officially on Sunday, October 15, 2017. NextGen Mall manager Navin Shah highlighted how business at the mall has been difficult considering the prolonged election period. “With all the politicking you expect a lot of anxiety. It is the first time in Kenya a mall is being sold to business people to put up offices and shops,” says Shah. According to the NextGen Mall manager those interested in being tenants are being told…

Wema Sepetu’s ex boyfriend Calisa has shocked many with his recent post where he claimed that money is everything to him and that he could do anything as long as he gets paid for it. This came after fans attacked him on social media for wearing women’s shoes. He shared a photo of him bear chested, in blue trousers and women’s high heels. The model also said that he would put on a gown upon request. He claimed that people should not judge him for wearing heels since he only did that for a photo session. “Siwezi kukataa Mkwanja kwa…

Airtel Kenya has been hit with a Sh 2 billion frequency spectrum renewal fee demand adding to the companies current financial woes. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) claimed that Airtel’s operating license had expired January 27, 2015 and only renewable if they pay the $20.25 million (Sh2.06 billion) fee. This follows a lawsuit by the mobile network company in August, claiming the CA had agreed to combine its license with those it had bought from moribund Yu Mobile in 2014 for $6.976 million (Sh718 million) and that the regulator changed their stance by asking for Sh2.06 billion for frequency spectrum. Read: Safaricom…

The World Bank recently conducted a survey to establish the root cause of the high levels of unemployment within Sub-Saharan Africa. While conducting their survey they were quick to highlight the correlation between university education and labour market needs as the reason behind unemployment. “TVET and higher education often have poor links to labour demand, lack diverse pathways that can allow students to build skills cumulatively, and have financing and accountability mechanisms that are not tied to results,” the bank said in its Pulse report released Wednesday. According to the findings in the survey they concluded that the a good…

Uhuru Kenyatta has joined the two musician brothers Daddy Owen and Rufftone in mourning after losing their father over the weekend. Mzee Mwatia died of a cardiac arrest on Saturday October 7 at their Kakamega home. President Uhuru Kenyatta condoled with the deceased’s family through his social media pages where he wrote: “Deeply saddened by the death of Mzee Josephat Mwatia, father of gospel artists Rufftone and Daddy Owen. May God comfort the grieving family.” https://twitter.com/UKenyatta/status/918071353084964864 Daddy Owen shared the sad news in a post earlier on in the week saying: “I PRAY THIS FINDS YOU WELL, IT’S WITH SADNESS…

Nairobi dairies star Bridget Achieng recently joined the likes of Vera Sidika who have spent millions in bleaching their skin. The actress said that she lightened her skin because she did not feel beautiful in her birth skin color because no one including her mum told her she was beautiful growing up. Read: Khaligraph’s Chali Ya Ghetto Video Is Out Featuring Rayvanny She also confirmed during an interview on Dr Ofweneke’s  show that she had spent millions and was not about to stop as its now part of her life and what keeps her going since it (skin tan as she…

Kenya Airways (KQ) has been named Africa’s leading airline for the second year in a row at the 24th Annual World Travel Awards in Kigali, Rwanda on Tuesday. The award saw KQ beat other candidates such as South African Airways, RwandAir, EgyptAir and Royal Air Maroc. The airline was also feted the winner in the Business Class category for the fifth year in a row. Read: Kenya Airways Reduces Its Fleet To Improve Financial Position “Winning these awards would not have been possible without the passion and dedication of the Kenya Airways team and the strong support from our guests. Our guests…