Germany to promote budget reporting in East Africa

[Walter Wafula] Germany's International Institute for Journalism (IIJ) is set to train East African journalists on covering public spending to improve reporting on national budgets and the use of tax payer's money. 7 Sep 2011 10:01

Chinese television shops for journalists in East Africa

[Walter Wafula] China Central Television (CCTV), the Chinese national broadcaster has announced several vacancies for East African electronic media journalists, setting the stage for increased competition for the limited talent-base. 5 Jul 2011 11:36

A tablet computer, from Congo

[Craig Wilson] Africa is getting its first Android-based tablet computer designed and engineered on the continent. No, the device isn't the brainchild of a company in Johannesburg or Cape Town. Rather, it's been developed in Congo-Brazzaville. 4 Jul 2011 07:26

Nigerian investor to speak at Kenyan film conference

[Carole Kimutai] The upcoming Broadcast and Film Africa Conference in Nairobi will feature a speaker from Cinemart, the Nigerian cinema chain, which is to open 25 cinemas in Kenya over the next year, with the first 12 screens opening in September 2011. 22 Jun 2011 11:38

East Africa TV show to inspire African entrepreneurs

[Walter Wafula] Project Inspire Africa, a reality television show and competition, has been unveiled in East Africa with the aim of engineering successful entrepreneurship in the region. The initiative by Inspire Africa aims at building entrepreneurship in East Africa through identifying the best business minds and rewarding them with startup capital. 23 May 2011 11:26

East Africa to host online tourism seminars

[Carole Kimutai] E Tourism Frontiers, an online tourism training company will host a series of one-day seminars in three East African countries. The seminars in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will be held between 25 May and 22 June 2011. 13 May 2011 09:05

Panos moves to improve tax reporting in East Africa

[Walter Wafula] Journalists in East Africa can expect to acquire skills on reporting tax and governance issues in the region to stimulate debate on better policy actions and accountability. Panos East Africa, a regional information and communication organisation for development of non-governmental organisations, is planning a training programme on the topics. 11 Apr 2011 11:25

Research company launches East African omnibus

[Carole Kimutai] TNS RMS has started an omnibus study in East Africa that will involve regular surveys. The results of individual questions remain the property of the client and will not be shared with other clients. 8 Mar 2011 10:13

East Africa: Media workshop to focus on China, India and Europe

[Carole Kimutai] The Inter-region Economic Network (IREN) has announced the ninth Eastern Africa media training workshop scheduled for 9-12 March 2011. The training will bring together journalists from the region to brainstorm with leaders from China, India and Europe under the theme: 'Is Eastern Africa ready for China, India and Europe?' 16 Feb 2011 07:40

Fleishman alliance boosts Tell-Em service muscle

[Walter Wafula] Tell-Em Public Relations, one of East Africa's top communications agencies is experiencing rapid growth on the back of its affiliation with Fleishman-Hillard International Communications. 8 Dec 2010 08:35

Uganda: Fireworks partners SA's Arcay Communications

[Walter Wafula] Fireworks Advertising, through its PR division, has teamed up with South Africa-based Arcay Communications Africa to widen its presence in Africa. "The affiliation provides Fireworks PR with a footprint that covers 50 African markets," Caleb Owino, MD, Fireworks Advertising Uganda said on Friday, 5 November 2010. 8 Nov 2010 08:40

PC Tech releases international edition

[Walter Wafula] Executives of African companies and technology users can expect to read and be read about in the forthcoming edition of PC Tech magazine, a Uganda-based information and technology publication. 22 Sep 2010 09:28

Dot Africa campaign to brand continent

[Carole Kimutai] DotConnectAfrica announced the launch of the 'Yes to a .africa' East Africa campaign during the 2010 AITEC East Africa ICT Summit held from 7-8 September 2010 in Nairobi, Kenya. The initiative is meant to give Africa a regional identity and global presence. Sophia Bekele, executive director, DotConnectAfrica made the announcement during the summit. 10 Sep 2010 10:26

Google translates tools to Swahili for East Africans

[Walter Wafula] Swahili-speaking East Africans can now utilise some of Google's web tools after the search engine giant unveiled localised versions of its web-based email platform and internet browsers in the local langauge, to celebrate the East African Community Common Market that started on 1 July 2010. 6 Jul 2010 10:14

Call for strong brands in EAC

[Walter Wafula] To flourish and compete favourably against other East African companies, firms with operations in Uganda have been encouraged to build strong brands as the region moves into the common market. 7 Jun 2010 11:13

Star Café seeks new market position

[Walter Wafula] Star Café the producers of Star Coffee in Uganda are set to unveil a new premium instant coffee brand to the world this June, Elijah Njoroge the company's GM said. 17 May 2010 07:32

AIG Investments rebrands in East Africa

[Walter Wafula] Asset management firm AIG Investments has adopted PineBridge Investments as its new name in East Africa, in pursuit of a new brand image coupled with an ownership change. 23 Apr 2010 10:48

East Africa to showcase investment opportunities to the world

[Walter Wafula] The five East African Community states are set to showcase their investment opportunities and possibilities to the world at a high-level meeting in Uganda. At least 2 000 business and government executives from the region and outside are due to meet in Kampala at the 3rd East African Investment Conference between 27 and 30 April 2010. 19 Apr 2010 10:58

Kenya's Citizen TV extends service to Uganda

[Walter Wafula] Television viewers in Uganda have a new alternative source of entertainment and news, following the entry of Kenya's Citizen Television into the country. 13 Apr 2010 10:39

D-Mark Mobile set to cover East Africa

[Walter Wafula] D-Mark Mobile, a Ugandan mobile communications content service provider, is set to expand its business to Kenya and Tanzania to tap into the growing demand for mobile data in the region. 7 Apr 2010 07:46

East Africa gets regional business directory

[Walter Wafula] Finding contact information about businesses operating within the East African Community is set to ease following the publication of the East African Business Directory unveiled to the public yesterday, 9 February 2010, in Tanzania. 10 Feb 2010 09:58

Duo-SIM iPhones irk Orange Uganda

[Walter Wafula] Orange Uganda, the operator licensed to distribute iPhones in East Africa is upset by distributors of fake iPhones in Uganda. Edouard Blondeau, the chief officer strategy, Broadband at Orange Uganda says there are unlicensed retailers selling duo-SIM card iPhones in the market yet, Apple do not manufacture duo-sim products. 1 Feb 2010 08:58

East Africa CSR Awards scheduled for May

[Carole Kimutai] The first East African CSR Awards in partnership with the East African Business Council (EABC), will be launched and open for entries on 15 February 2010. The awards will take place on the evening of 5 May 2010 during the World Economic Forum Africa in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. 20 Jan 2010 09:44

Uganda: Barclays sends local entrepreneurs to China expo

[Walter Wafula] Barclays Bank has flagged off a group of 15 Uganda businesspeople to the Canton III Fair in China to strengthen trade ties with their Chinese counterparts. The trade fair will take place between 31 October and 4 November 2009. 29 Oct 2009 10:50

EABL to launch CSI program

[Carole Kimutai] East Africa Breweries (EABL), through its corporate social investment division - EABL Foundation, has confirmed plans to step up environmental promotion and awareness programs in four East African countries. 8 Oct 2009 07:26

EABL takeover deal frozen by UK court

[Titus Kaloki] A bid by East African Breweries Limited (EABL) to end its partnership with competitor, South African Breweries Miller (SABMiller), and join another brewer was put on hold by a UK court. In a ruling passed last week, Diageo - majority shareholder in EABL with a 50% stake - and SABMiller were ordered to begin an arbitration process. 24 Aug 2009 09:47

Samsung's internet enabled TV hits East Africa market

[Walter Wafula] Samsung Electronics has unveiled a flat-panel TV with a provision to access content on various websites, in East Africa. The 29mm LED TV was launched in Kenya at the end of June 2009. 2 Jul 2009 12:04

Facebook launches in Swahili

[Titus Kaloki] In yet another move to affirm Swahili as a lingua franca, Facebook launched its own version in the language. The event took place at one of Kenya' premiere schools, the Starehe Boys Centre. It is among the top high school institutions for boys and has produced a large majority of the present day political and business leaders in Kenya. 22 Jun 2009 10:14

Superbrands East Africa unveils selection criteria

[Walter Wafula] Superbrands unveiled the selection methods used in selecting winning brands in East Africa. The criteria was unveiled in Nairobi, Kenya by Superbrands East Africa project director, Jawad Jaffer at the launch of the 2009/2010 Superbrands East Africa. 5 Jun 2009 11:15

Tell-Em Public Relations goes digital

[Carole Kimutai] Tell-Em Public Relations, a public relations agency in East Africa has shifted to digital and online media. The company recently hosted a training session for its staff with Casey Monteiro - a digital expert from South Africa who heads up the Fleishman-Hillard Digital Practice in Johannesburg. 30 Apr 2009 11:51