Author: Laiza Maketso

Kenya Airways has resumed daily non-stop flights to John F Kennedy Airport in New York, the company said on Monday. “We have increased our frequencies to daily on the New York route because of high demand from passengers as we approach the summer season,” said the airline. https://twitter.com/KenyaAirways/status/1670688057530494977?s=20 The higher demand is a positive signal for the hospitality sector, for which the US remains the largest overseas source market. Kenya Airways commenced direct flights to JF Kennedy International Airport in New York from Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in October 2018 Tourism earnings are projected to rise to Ksh…

Kenya Airways has launched a loyalty program called Asante Rewards.  The program aims to reward customers who use KQ flights or its partners through redeemable points. “For 46 years, millions of customers have chosen us. Our customers have trusted us as their airline of choice,”  Allan Kilavuka, CEO of Kenya Airways said. “They have enabled us to win multiple awards and recognition as the Pride of Africa. It is now time for Kenya Airways to say Asante in a special way,” said Kiluka during the programme launch on Wednesday, June 14.  Asante Rewards is a unique African product created from years…

Restaurant chain Java House, through brand development and reimaging projects, is finally expanding its footprint in Kenya. Popular for coffee drinking, it launched its 84th outlet in Nairobi’s bustling Eastleigh neighbourhood to captivate diners by offering more casual dining options in the area. Located at the new Business Bay Square Mall, the new outlet joins Java’s growing list of Halal-compliant branches in the region. https://twitter.com/javahouseafrica/status/1665991600147685376?s=20 According to Priscilla Gathungu, CEO of Java House, the growth is part of the brand’s ambition to reach a wider audience with its signature Java menu customized to cater to each market segment. Guests will…

Trace will mark its 20th anniversary with the launch of the Trace Awards and Festival, a new live awards ceremony and festival celebrating the “creativity, cool, and confidence” of African and Afro-inspired music and culture globally. The global music platform and African music tastemaker will be focusing a global spotlight on musicians, creators, entrepreneurs and achievers from across Africa and the African diaspora. The Awards will recognize a broad range of music genres from Afrobeat to Dancehall, Afro-pop, Mbalax, Amapiano, Zouk, Kizomba, Genge, Coupé Décalé, Bongo Flava, Soukous, Gospel, Rap, Kompa, R&B, and Rhumba, while saluting artists in a number…

Garnier has launched its green beauty proposition in the Kenyan market, catering to the rising demand for more naturally-sourced products. The brand’s global president, Adrien Koskas, unveiled the new Pure Active AHA-BHA charcoal serum aimed at reducing acne during the launch event. “Green Beauty will transform the way we do business. Developed with the help of our partners, experts and consumers, this initiative highlights our ambitions in this field supported by realistic and tangible goals,” Koskas said. Garnier has been investing in green science to make headway in a fast-growing market as more Kenyans become more environmentally conscious. The brand…

New York-based cosmetics company Maybelline has named Nigerian Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr as its brand spokesperson for Sub-Saharan Africa. Starr will represent the brand across the region as a brand influencer and will be involved in initiatives aimed at promoting women’s empowerment and self-expression. Maybelline’s strategic engagement with Africa’s youthful population, over 70 per cent under 35, is reflected in Starr’s appointment. Yassine Bakkari, L’Oréal East Africa’s MD, praised Starr’s association with the brand, stating that “The synergies between the brand and Ayra Starr’s unwavering passion for originality and individuality form the inspiration behind our partnership as we seek to…