Author: Lynet Awino

As the new school term approaches, parents are preparing for the excitement and challenges of getting their children ready for another term of learning. This time often brings a list of expenses, from school fees to essential supplies. Equity Bank is here to help ease the financial anxiety that can come with this season by introducing convenient payment solutions. Parents can use the upgraded Equity Mobile App, Equity Online, *247#, or Equitel to pay school fees directly to school accounts. The improved app offers enhanced security, shorter steps, and detailed mini-statements and transaction receipts. Equity Bank also offers free money…

If you are planning to visit Kenya’s state-protected areas in 2024, you might want to budget for higher fees. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced new fees for entry to its national parks, reserves and sanctuaries, effective from January 2024. According to the KWS website, the new fees are aimed at enhancing service delivery, conservation, and the security of wildlife and habitats.  The fees vary depending on the category and location of the protected area, as well as the nationality and age of the visitor. For instance, KWS will increase the rates for East African Community and resident adults…

Kenyan women have been warned against using yoni pearls, a product that claims to detoxify the vagina and treat various health issues. Yoni pearls, also known as vaginal detox pearls, herbal tampons, cleansing pearls, or vaginal pearls, are small mesh bags filled with herbs that are inserted into the vagina for up to 72 hours. However, the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), a regulatory authority for the practice of pharmacy and the trade in drugs, poisons, and medical devices in Kenya, says “Yoni Pearls” is neither registered nor authorized for use in the country. “Therefore, their usage poses potential public…

Prolific Kenyan Afro-Pop band, Sauti Sol, has announced the dates for SolFest 2023. The band is composed of vocalists Bien-Aimé Baraza, Willis Chimano, Polycarp Otieno and Savara Mudigi. https://twitter.com/sautisol/status/1683483728373334020?s=20 SolFest 2023 is expected to be a farewell concert ahead of their hiatus. “Sauti Sol has been an incredible journey for us, both as musicians and friends. We are filled with gratitude for the love and support we have received throughout the years,” the band said in a statement released on their social media pages on May 20. “While we take this hiatus to pursue our individual and collective passions, we…

Jumia Foods, an online food delivery platform, has expanded its services to Meru and Nanyuki in Kenya. This move allows locals to order food from KFC with ease. The expansion is part of Jumia Food’s strategy to extend its reach to secondary cities in Kenya. Sonali Patel, Jumia Food Commercial Director, expressed excitement about the expansion and noted the growing demand for online food delivery in these areas. The country’s online food delivery market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15% over the next five years. Jacques Theunissen, CEO of Kuku Foods East Africa, stated that the partnership…

A cesarean section (C-section) is an obstetric surgical procedure meant to save the life of a mother and her baby. However, the increasing prevalence of C-sections worldwide has raised concerns about their potential adverse effects on maternal and fetal outcomes. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), C-sections have become increasingly common in developed and developing countries. Kenya provides a striking example of the escalating C-section rates. Births by Caesarean section increased to about 17 per cent of all Kenyan births in 2022, a steady increase for much of the past 8 years, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics…