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Kenya’s Energy Ministry Partners with the Upcoming East African Power Industry Convention

“There are huge opportunities in power generation because of the demand in the region,” says Engineer Joseph Njoroge, Principal Secretary at Kenya’s Ministry of Energy & Petroleum. The ministry is a long-time supporter of the annual East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) and this year’s host ministry. The event returns to Nairobi again once again from 3-4 September and will gather the region’s leading power utilities, investors and technology and service providers. - June 29, 2014 - Future Energy East Africa

EAPIC Returns to Nairobi in September as East Africa Prepares for Massive Investments in Energy Projects

The annual East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) will once again gather the region’s leading power utilities, investors and technology and service providers as the event returns to Nairobi from 3-4 September for its 16th edition. - June 08, 2014 - Future Energy East Africa

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Partners with Wavetec to Enhance Its Customers Journey and Experience

Wavetec installed its queue management solutions in 26 KCB branches where this number will grow to 52 by end of June, 2014. - April 28, 2014 - Wavetec

Altaaqa Global Opens East Africa Office

The new Nairobi office will serve as a hub for Altaaqa Global’s sales and operations in the East Africa region. - April 20, 2014 - Altaaqa Global

Powerful Discussions at EAPIC as 750 Gather in Nairobi

More than 750 power professionals attended the 15th annual East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) in Nairobi from 9-11 September which focused on the challenges faced by utilities in the region. Featured speakers included Uganda’s State Minister for Energy, the Honourable Minister... - September 22, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa

CEO Forum Gathers Utility Heads at EAPIC in Nairobi

Utilities’ challenges of financing power projects - be they generation, transmission or distribution projects, and ways in which this can be mitigated, will be in focus during the CEO Forum at the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) in Nairobi from 10-11 September. The attendance... - September 05, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa

GE Highlights Importance of Public and Private Sector Partnerships in Energy Sector at EAPIC in September

“GE is committed to working with public and private sector stakeholders to address the region’s current and future energy challenges. EAPIC offers a platform to engage industry stakeholders on this topic.” This is according to Mr Jay Ireland, GE President and CEO for Africa. GE is... - August 21, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa

Women in Leadership Africa East Africa Edition to Take Place in Nairobi, Kenya

The Second Women in Leadership Africa Forum will take place in Nairobi Kenya on September 18th & 19th. The organizers, Ideanomics Global announced that the two day gathering will focus on the challenges hindering the advancement of African Women in public and the private sector. The theme of... - August 15, 2013 - Ideanomics

High-Level Government and Industry Support for EAPIC in September in Nairobi

Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary in the Energy Ministry, Mr Davis Chirchir, is heading up a top level government and industry contingent who will address and participate at the upcoming East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) in Nairobi from 10-11 September. - August 11, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa

EAPIC to Focus on Geothermal Energy Opportunities in East Africa

The upcoming East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) in Nairobi in September will feature a Geothermal Power Summit, providing a dedicated focus on the potential of geothermal energy in the region, the available financing options, specialised technologies and exploration challenges. More... - July 31, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa

EAPIC Speaker Jasper Oduor: "There is a Very Bright Light at the End of a Very Short Tunnel"

“The Ethiopia-Kenya Inter-connector and Kenya-Tanzania-Zambia Inter-connector are going to be the projects that will bring power trade to the region. They have been long coming,” says Jasper Oduor, well-respected energy expert in the East African region and former Executive Secretary of... - June 23, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa

EAPIC Returns to Nairobi in September as Region Faces Unique Energy Challenges

Nairobi will welcome more than 500 power professionals from 10-11 September for the 15th edition of the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC). Uganda’s Energy Minister, the Honourable Engineer Irene Muloni, and Mr Mugo Kibati, CEO Kenya Vision 2030, head up a high-level industry expert speaker line-up that will address issues from government, financial and regulatory environments, to generation, transmission and distribution. - June 14, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa

SleepOut.com Appoints Paul Schwarz as Chief Technical Officer

SleepOut.com today announced that it has hired software engineer and experienced technology manager Paul Schwarz as its new Chief Technical Officer (CTO). Schwarz will begin his work at SleepOut's Nairobi headquarters in June. As CTO, Schwarz will be responsible for developing and executing SleepOut's tech strategy and leading its development team. - June 06, 2013 - SleepOut.com

Accommodation Marketplace SleepOut.com Raises US$200,000 in Seed Funding

SleepOut.com, Kenya's leading online accommodation marketplace where users can find, offer and book unique accommodations online, announced today that it has raised approximately US$200,000 in seed funding to finance expansion across markets in Africa and the Middle East. - May 24, 2013 - SleepOut.com

Worldwide Travel Group, LLC Signs the Tourism Child-Protection Code of Conduct

During a small ceremony on Saturday morning Aurélie Sivadier, Executive Director of Worldwide Travel Group, LLC became the 3rd tour operator and 14th American company to sign the Tourism Child-Protection Code of Conduct (the Code) and have committed to implementing the six guidelines against... - April 18, 2013 - Worldwide Travel Group LLC

Kenya’s Vision 2030 to Support East African Power Industry Convention

The annual East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) has secured the support of Kenya’s Vision 2030. The organisers of EAPIC, the Cape Town-based events company Spintelligent, met with the Vision 2030 directorate in Nairobi recently. Claire Volkwyn, Director of Content and Strategy for... - January 19, 2013 - Future Energy East Africa

New Website Revealing the Untold Secrets of Millionaires Finally Launched

Wealth creation myths finally debunked. - July 25, 2012 - Unmasking the Millionaires

Kuza Biashara Wins Kenya’s Vision 2030 Innovation Award

The Connected Kenya summit came to an exciting end on 5th April as Kuza Biashara emerged top to clinch one of the Nation’s top innovation awards. The Vision 2030 ICT innovation award is part of the Connected Kenya Summit that took place from the 2nd to 5th April 2012. The purpose of these... - April 12, 2012 - Kuza Biashara

Marcus Evans Launches the In-House Legal Counsel Conference

Marcus Evans, one of the world’s largest conference organisers, has announced that the In-House Legal Counsel conference will be held from 8th to 9th March, 2012 in Nairobi, Kenya. This conference will assist with conquering these challenges through expert speakers from top companies, varying backgrounds and different countries who will share their experiences on how to handle risk management, dispute resolution, fraud prevention, compliance and human capital management. - December 04, 2011 - Marcus Evans Group

East Africa Irrigation Technology Week, 2012

The largest exhibition and conference on irrigation technology and precision agriculture in East Africa to be held from 9th to 13th July, 2012 in Nairobi, Kenya. - September 27, 2011 - East Africa Irrigation Technology Week, 2012

Softlink Options Ltd Launches a New Customer Relationship Management System

Customer Relationship Management System (CRM) even though is still a relatively new term within Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya has worked magic for larger companies and SMEs especially in developed countries by maximizing their profits. - September 23, 2011 - Softlink Options Ltd

Softlink Options Becomes Microsoft Partner

Microsoft Partner program is designed to recognize partner’s expertise, reward them for the total impact they have in the marketplace and deliver value to help their business thrive. - September 17, 2011 - Softlink Options Ltd

Africa Point Sponsors the 2011 Kenya Safari FAM Trip for Travel Agents

Africa Point has announced a familiarization trip for travel agents and other travel industry stakeholders - May 08, 2011 - Africa Point

Mobile Money Transfer Success Celebrated at MMT Africa in Nairobi Next Week

Safaricom’s CO of the New Products Division Betty Mwangi-Thuo heads up an impressive list of mobile money transfer professionals who will address the annual MMT Africa in Nairobi from 11 May at what is the mobile money transfer industry’s top event on the continent. - May 05, 2011 - Mobile Money Africa

Kenya’s First Online Auction Site is Launched

New website brings highly successful European and American online auction model to Kenya to help entrepreneurs reach a larger audience and the general public make extra cash. A group of London based entrepreneurs have launched Kenya’s first online auction website, ZabuniSoko.com, an... - April 08, 2011 - ZabuniSoko

Safaricom to Speak at MMT Africa in Kenya in May

Betty Mwangi-Thuo, Chief Officer New Products Division, Safaricom will address the MMT Africa conference and exhibition which is taking place from 11-12 May in Nairobi, Kenya. - April 07, 2011 - Mobile Money Africa

FNB to Share South African Mobile Money Success at MMT Africa

South Africa has made an important contribution to the mobile money transfer industry and the country’s banks have been highly participatory when it comes to developing mobile banking and mobile money solutions. This is according to Yolande Van Wyk, CEO: Smart Services at the South African... - March 25, 2011 - Mobile Money Africa

MMT Africa in Kenya Proves Mobile Money Transfer Industry Maturing on the Continent

Some of Africa’s top mobile money transfer operators, financial institutions and high-tech innovators will gather for the annual MMT Africa conference and expo from 10-11 May in Nairobi, Kenya which is still considered THE hub for mobile money transfer initiative and success. MMT... - March 04, 2011 - Mobile Money Africa

Drought, Lack of Food Threaten Millions in Horn of Africa, Says World Vision

Aid agency responding in Kenya, Somalia to improve access to water, provide livestock assets. World Vision says years of unrelenting drought in many parts of the region have thrown the Horn of Africa into a humanitarian crisis that is threatening the lives of millions of families living in the... - February 10, 2011 - World Vision US

IridiumInteractive Launches an Innovative Monitoring & Reporting Tool for Kenyan Government

19th January will always remain a proud day in the history of iridium Interactive as today is the day the Kenya Economic Stimulus Program’s website and GIS Mapping system, www.economicstimulus.go.ke, was launched by Uhuru Kenyatta, Deputy Prime Minister of Kenya in the presence of other... - January 26, 2011 - IridiumInteractive

Africa Point Reduces 2011 Safari Prices to Kenya, Tanzania

Africa Point has announced a significant reduction in safari prices to Kenya and Tanzania for 2011 - January 26, 2011 - Africa Point

Africa Project Logistics - Award Categories and Conference

The Africa Project Logistics Awards will be co-located with the International Freight Forwarders Conference and Logistics Cooperation Forum to be held in Nairobi, Kenya - February 27, 2010 - East Africa Cement Forum and Exhibition

Africa Project Logistics Awards: Website Launched

Africa Project Logistics Awards website was launched today. - February 13, 2010 - East Africa Cement Forum and Exhibition

World Vision Sounds Alarm as Kenya Faces Drought, Hunger Crisis

Nearly 4 million people lack food; aid organization only able to reach 400,000 with current funding "The situation is only going to get worse this month," relief director warns World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their... - September 10, 2009 - World Vision US

Nobel Laureate to Keynote at Africa’s Premier Green Business Summit

Website Launch for Green Business Africa Summit & Expo 2010 Opens Submissions for Presentations and Invites Sponsorships. - August 22, 2009 - SolarGren Media

Greencare Ltd Has Launched a New Website and "All in One House" Environmental Solutions in Nairobi, Kenya

GreenCare is now offering waste management, pest control and fumigation, environmental audit and environmental impact assessment, environmental aesthetics (lawn care, landscaping, indoor and outdoor plants), provision of waste bins for handling and segregation of waste, cleaning Services, roof... - August 04, 2009 - GreenCare Ltd

ENG Kenya Unveils the ‘Largest Billboard in East Africa”

Leading visual communication and multimedia solutions company, ENG has unveiled the “Largest outdoor media in East Africa”. The High rise scaffold media is the first of its kind in Africa and marks ENG Kenya’s commitment to innovation and service quality in the region. The highly... - June 14, 2009 - Emirates Neon Group

Construction Kenya Launches Service to Connect Homeowners with Contractors

The online news portal for the Kenyan construction and real estate marketplace has launched a match-making service to connect homeowners with contractors - May 22, 2009 - Samscom Media

Noted Investment Fund with Mining Expertise Invests in Kenya Fluorspar

The Board of Directors of Kenya Fluorspar Company Ltd. ("Kenya Fluorspar" or "the Company") has announced that on December 31, 2008 Firebird Global Master Fund II, Ltd. ("Firebird") made a significant minority investment in the Company. The proceeds of this investment... - January 16, 2009 - Kenya Fluorspar

Kenya Fluorspar Road Race Attracts Olympic Hopefuls and Grannies as Well; Charles Field-Marsham, Kenya Fluorspar CEO Competes with Others in the Community

Kenya Fluorspar sponsors an annual road race which attracts hundreds of runners from the region. From Olympic hopefuls to others living in the community, this race even included Kenya Fluorspar CEO, Charles Field-Marsham among the participants. - March 18, 2008 - Kenya Fluorspar

Kestrel Capital and Rita and Charles Field-Marsham Give Support to the Mukuru Promotion Centre

Kestrel Capital and Rita and Charles Field-Marsham have donated funds to the Mukuru Promotion Centre located in the district of Nairobi in Kenya. - March 14, 2008 - Mukuru Promotion Centre

Trying to Answer Unanswered Questions - Kenya

While many questions remain unanswered about the future of the current conflict in Kenya a documentary film crew delved into the roots and solution to the problems there. - February 14, 2008 - Harvest Fields Commissioning International

World Vision Distributing Aid to More Than 150,000 Displaced Kenyans

Aid workers warn the humanitarian situation is likely to get worse. - January 10, 2008 - World Vision US

Woni Safaris Conservation Touch

Woni Safaris is doing much more than just offering safari destination packages to Africa but also using the opportunity to alleviate poverty. Some of the areas involve conservation of wildlife, tree planting and offering education to the less fortunate by enabling them to meet a sponsor. - November 06, 2007 - Woni Safaris

World Vision Relocates Staff from Malakal as Fighting Breaks Out in Southern Sudan

World Vision has temporarily relocated 17 international staff from Malakal and surrounding areas to other locations in Southern Sudan. “Gun shots were heard from both sides, and people were running from all sides,” said a World Vision staff member who had to take cover during the fighting. In total, 120 humanitarian staff have left due to conflict in the Upper Nile area. - December 02, 2006 - World Vision US

African Safari Travelers Vote - East Africa is Still the Preferred Safari Destination

Want to go on an African Safari but not sure which destination will offer the best value for money? Then East Africa should be at the top of the list, according to web surfers who took part in a poll ran by Africa Point (http://www.africapoint.com), an online travel agent that offers travel... - November 22, 2006 - Africa Point

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