Disney+, the streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, will launch in 42 countries and 11 new territories. In Africa, it will be in South Africa, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia. Other countries include Albania, Andorra, Bahrain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Oman, Palestine, Poland, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Vatican City and Yemen. The regions will enjoy exclusive original content, episodes and movies from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and…
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The United States of America’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a level 3 travel health notice for Kenya due to COVID-19. A level three travel advisory means that American citizens are advised to reconsider their trips to places with high COVID-19 infection rates, and only travel when it is absolutely necessary. “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level three Travel Health Notice for Kenya due to COVID-19, indicating a high level of COVID-19 in the country,” the advisory from the US embassy in Nairobi read in part dated January 4, 2022.…
Absa Bank Kenya and the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) have launched a KSh 50 million program dubbed SHE Stars for small and medium scale women traders. The 18 months training program is aimed at helping female entrepreneurs cope with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy. “Absa Bank is committed to making financial services more accessible and improving financial literacy among women entrepreneurs,” said Absa Bank’s Business Banking Director Elizabeth Wasunna. “We need to encourage as many women entrepreneurs as possible to register their businesses, formalise their operations and maintain good records of their transactions,” Wasunna said. The…
Fast food restaurant chain, KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) Kenya says they are out of French fries, and the only option left for its customers is ugali, one piece of chicken, two buns and 500ml of soft drink. The shortage is due to the ongoing challenges facing the shipping and logistics industries. This has disrupted the supply routes for KFC Kenya’s potatoes. “Ya’ll loved our chips a little too much, and we’ve run out. Sorry! Our team is working hard to resolve the issue,” KFC Kenya Tweeted. https://twitter.com/KFCinKenya/status/1477930454036594769?s=20 Indeed, frequent customers at their various outlets noticed the change in taste. https://twitter.com/wanjar/status/1477992381492432897?s=20…
Dubai-based carrier Emirates has suspended the entry of travellers from eight African countries until further notice to curb the spread of coronavirus and the rising infection rates. However, outbound passenger flights to the aforementioned destinations from Dubai are not be affected. Countries affected by the travel ban list made on December 28, 2021, are Ethiopia (ADD), Zambia (LUN), Angola (LAD), Guinea (CKY), Kenya (NBO), Tanzania (DAR), Uganda (EBB), Ghana (ACC), Republic of Cote d’Ivoire (ABJ), and Zimbabwe (HRE). “Affected customers do not need to call us immediately for rebooking. Customers can simply hold on to their Emirates ticket and when…
Artcaffé Group, a lifestyle and social hub restaurant, has opened its tenth outlet in Westlands boosting its presence in Kenya. The Gourmet Food Store is the group’s second fully-fledged food market at Raphta Square, Raphta Road Westlands after its Kileleshwa branch. It seats on an 8,000 sqft space. The outlet will showcase a selection of pre-prepared meals. In addition, a speciality butchery, pantry, fresh produce section along with homeware and fresh flowers will complete the retail experience. It also features a Cellar of unique wines and spirits offering a delectable range from the well-priced to the finest, sourced from around…