Author: Lorine Otamo

The Kenyan Ministry of Education has revised the half-term break dates for pre-primary, primary, and secondary schools for the second term of 2024. In a letter dated May 24th, Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang informed education officials and students that the break will now run from June 26th to June 28th. This is an extension from the originally planned dates of June 20th to June 23rd. “Following the disruption of the opening dates, it has been decided that the half-term dates for term two 2024 be revised,” read the memo in part. “The change may require adjustments on planned activities and…

Food delivery app, Bolt Food, has partnered with Domino’s Pizza, the world-famous pizza chain. This means customers can now order Domino’s directly through the food app. As a result, customers will enjoy Domino’s pizzas, sides, and desserts delivered straight to their door, with free delivery for orders promising a 30-minute arrival time.  “We are also working to have new and better pizza offerings that will include; New York pizza and Cinnamon sticks among other offerings. We will still have value and family offers to customers,” Peter Jones, Managing Director, Eat N Go Kenya discloses. This partnership expands Domino’s reach to…

Vivo one of Kenya’s leading fashion groups, opened its first U.S. store in Atlanta, Georgia at Atlanta Station Mall showcasing African innovation and entrepreneurship. The brand operates 26 retail stores across Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda and includes Shop Zetu, East Africa’s fastest-growing online fashion marketplace. Kenya’s President William Ruto, lauded the achievements of Vivo Fashion Group and its founder, Wandia Gichuru during its opening. “This is not just a win for Vivo, but for Kenya and Africa as a whole. It showcases the global potential of African brands and the entrepreneurial spirit that drives our continent forward.” “The powerful story…

Eldoret’s Kitenge Fashion Festival embraced sustainability with a creative twist.  This year’s event, themed “Unleashing Local SME Potential: Building Kenya Through Fashion,” featured a unique competition sponsored by Jambojet.  The challenge? Repurpose old airline materials like headrests, uniforms, and seat covers into showstopping fashion pieces. Sustainability Meets Style The competition showcased the innovative spirit of Kenyan fashion. Caroline Wairimu of Empress Crafts took first place with her stunning creations. She transformed aeroplane parts into stylish uniforms, bags, and upcycled suitcases, demonstrating exceptional detail and craftsmanship.  The first-place Award, a purchase order of Kes 250,000, went to Empress Crafts, who used…

CIC Insurance Group reported a net profit of KES 1.44 billion, up by 818% fueled by a 23% increase in insurance revenue (KES25.4 billion) and a 14% rise in investment income (KES 2.9 billion) for the year ended December 2023. “The business maintained a growth trajectory driven by the execution of our transformational initiatives focusing on customer experience, performance management, operational efficiency, digital transformation, research and innovation, cost competitiveness and debt management,” the Group said in a statement. The Kenyan subsidiary saw a 55% growth in profit before tax (KES1.4 billion) and a 24% return on equity. Life assurance also reported significant progress,…

Award-winning Gospel singer Kambua Mathu has partnered with fashion brand Vivo Woman to launch a new clothing line called Kelemi Collection. The Kelemi line will debut on Wednesday, May 12th (Mother’s Day). It promises a fusion of elegance and luxury, unique designs, and high-quality materials. A Celebration of Mothers Kambua announced the collaboration on social media, expressing her excitement about the “exquisite” and “luxurious” collection designed to celebrate mothers and women. The launch coincides with Mother’s Day, which is significant for Kambua. “I went ahead and did a big thing… a beautiful thing. I collaborated with Vivo Woman to bring…