Stanbic Bank moves forward, closer to customers

[Walter Wafula] Stanbic Bank Uganda has changed its slogan - “Inspired. Motivated. Involved”, to “Moving forward” in a bid to recognise its customers and serve them better. The bank made the change last week in Kampala, making Uganda the third nation in which the new tagline has been adopted. 18 Aug 2009 10:05

African investment in Princess Crossing Mall

The fully tenanted Princess Crossing Mall, situated in Ondekkers Road, Roodepoort, has been sold for close to R300 million to a West African investor - via a private property fund based in the Western Cape. 20 Aug 2010 08:39

Research shows evolution of Kenyan media landscape

[Carole Kimutai] Research on Kenyan media audiences has revealed that Kenya is more urban than 12 years ago as the population becomes more affluent. This is according to a countrywide research conducted by research firm Synovate under the Kenya Audience Research Foundation (KARF) also reveals the growing popularity of entertainment content. 26 May 2011 12:47

Kenya's top ten advertisers in 2008

[Titus Kaloki] Amid the credit crunch and global economic downturn, firms are all trying to brace for a tougher future and this may only be achieved through intensive advertising using channels that offer value for money. In the year 2008, 20bn shillings were splashed by local firms on advertising. A big sum by any means. 2 Mar 2009 12:44

P&G launches Pampers Magic in Nairobi

NAIROBI: Pampers recently released a new product they claim is a much thinner but highly absorbent version of the brand, aiming to provide dryness for a longer period. Pampers Magic, coined to support its "magical" absorption of faecal releases by babies, is a Procter & Gamble (P&G) brand. 15 May 2009 10:28

Kenya retail supermarket among the best

[Carole Kimutai] Only one African retailer other than those out of South Africa has achieved a world ranking - and that retailer is in Kenya. 20 Jun 2007 11:47

African people disillusioned with leadership - Moeletsi Mbeki

[Issa Sikiti da Silva: @sikitimedia] "African people - like me - are completely disillusioned with the performance of their leaders because of what they have done and what they are doing, and for me these people should not be called leaders, but rather the elite," Moeletsi Mbeki, brother of former South African president Thabo Mbeki and chairman of the SA Institute of International Affairs, said, speaking at the CNN-MultiChoice media forum currently taking place in Bryanston, Johannesburg, today, Friday, 24 June 2011. 24 Jun 2011 11:56

Kenya: e-Commerce is here, finally

[Carole Kimutai] The arrival of the East African Marine Systems (TEAMs) fibre optic cable in Kenya has heralded a new era of better and faster internet connection. Business expectations have risen as well. Carole Kimutai spoke to Information and Communication Permanent Secretary Dr. Bitange Ndemo on how this translates into better business. 14 Sep 2009 10:22

Big Brother Africa 2 housemates unveiled

[Emeka Enyadike] The housemates of the second edition of Big Brother Africa were unveiled to members of the press and other invited guests on Sunday, 5 August 2007, at the Bar Royal, Planet one, Maryland, Lagos. 8 Aug 2007 09:28

MTN Kenya rebrands to MTN Business Kenya

MTN Business, a wholly-owned division of telecommunications company MTN, on Wednesday (27 October 2010) celebrated the integration of UUNET Kenya into its stable, through a rebranding exercise to MTN Business Kenya with immediate effect. 28 Oct 2010 06:38

Kenyan companies awarded for CSR initiatives

[Carole Kimutai] The first Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Kenya Awards will be held in June 2010. Companies will be awarded for outstanding, innovative and world-class products, services and projects that create a high social and environmental benefit for the community and the business. 29 Jul 2009 12:24

New GM at MultiChoice Kenya

[Carole Kimutai] Stephen Isaboke is the new GM of MultiChoice Kenya. He is the first Kenyan to hold this position. 23 Jan 2008 07:47

MTN is again Uganda's top taxpayer

MTN Uganda maintained its position as Uganda's number one taxpayer for the third time in a row. 12 Sep 2007 14:27