African Tech Hubs On The Rise
If you are African, you must have heard of 'tech bro' or 'tech sis'. This trend is a result of the growth of African tech hubs over the past two decades. These are people who work in the technology...
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Untold Stories of African Heroes
“Africa’s greatness has never been limited to a few names — it lives in every soul that dared to dream, to fight, and to build.” When we speak of African heroes, names like Nelson Mandela,...
Wangari Maathai
Wangari Maathai is the kind of hero who reminds us that freedom is rooted in soil, shade, and breath. She shows us that guarding a forest is guarding future generations. Equipping a woman to plant a...
Green Initiatives In Cities: Nairobi’s Urban Farming Innovations
Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, is known for its vibrancy and rapid urbanisation, but it faces food insecurity, high living costs, and limited green spaces. This problem has led Nairobi to embrace...
Raila’s Successor
A generation ends, a question begins. Raila Odinga has dominated Kenyan opposition politics for decades. With his loss, we are now in a transition period: who could be Raila's Successor? Replace...
Raila Amolo Odinga: The Man Who Refused to Bow
I have postponed my mourning, but eventually, I must accept that it is real. Kenya has lost one of its greatest sons, Raila Amolo Odinga, Tinga, Baba! Though not perfect, Raila Amolo Odinga did his...
The Role Of Sustainable Travel In Wildlife Protection
One inspiring activity that draws you closer to nature is wildlife. It is intriguing to watch animals in their homes. With human awareness regarding the development and protection of the...
Social Media Influence On Sustainable Travel
Digitalisation has taken over tourism. Social media has developed from an ordinary means of connecting and chit-chatting with close friends to a window into lifestyle and travel destinations....
Sustainable Travel: Explore The Wild With Eco-friendly Vehicle
As the consciousness of sustainable travel grows, so do carbon-free innovative means of transportation. A solar-powered scooter allows you to travel kilometres in the wild without damaging the...
How Are These African Women In Business Reshaping The World And Breaking The Glass Ceiling?
Africa has the highest number of female entrepreneurs in the world! In countries like Uganda and Botswana, more women are starting their businesses than elsewhere. The African women in business are...
This Bulk Buying Platform Is Tackling Inflation In Africa
Pricepally is creating a next-generation smart alternative food system for African cities. Direct farm-to-fork fresh food distribution is now possible with just a few clicks. It increases the...
Mental Health In Africa: The Role Of Technology
The current state of mental health in Africa is nothing short of disappointing. Mental health in Africa is well behind what is obtainable in most other places in the world. Inasmuch as the continent...
Green Initiatives In Cities: Top 5 African Country Taking The Lead
Green initiatives in cities sprang up in urban areas across Africa, just as the need for sustainability arose. Statistics reports have revealed that urban areas house more population than rural...
Sustainable Travel: How To Spot Wildlife Without Harm
Have you ever imagined getting a good vacation on a safari in Africa? The thought is exciting, right? If you are an explorer and adventurer, you will find the wild interesting. The excitement you...
Sustainable Travel Transportation Mode For You
Sustainable travel has created a buzz that can make you feel guilty when booking a flight or exploring new communities. Guess what? You are not alone. Three-quarters of all greenhouse gas...
Sustainable Travel Promote Community-Based Tourism Initiatives In Africa
Sustainable Travel awareness has contributed greatly to Africa's becoming a tourism hotspot today. Africa has gained attention due to its cultural diversity, landscape, and wildlife, which have...
Why South African Tech Hubs Perform Best On The Continent
South Africa has several key tech hubs across the country. They bring about innovation, entrepreneurship and an all-round growth of the African startup scene from the South African corner. Startup...
Mental Health Resources: Startups In Kenya
The World Health Organization (WHO) stated the importance of addressing mental health resources in Africa. In Kenya, mental disorder burdens people with a life of disability. WHO mentioned that 80%...
Sustainable Travel: Top 5 Africa Lodges and Resorts
Sustainable travel is now the new way to travel, with many tourists investing in ecotourism and conservative travel. As the need to keep our planet Earth safe from the constant carbon emissions that...
Art And Activism in Africa
These are probably the first names that come to your mind after reading the topic: Fela Kuti or Angelique Kidjo. Art and activism are not strange combinations in Africa. Throughout Africa's history,...
15 Most Innovative African Startups in 2024
Africa has 54 countries and more than 1.5 billion people.
Worldometer Africa's 1.5 billion people and 54 countries present great market opportunities for entrepreneurs to capitalize on growing...
Uses of Avocado
Avocados are a versatile food, and you can eat them or use them for a myriad of things beyond eating. Their rich, creamy texture and nutritional content make them a popular choice for many recipes...
Avocados In Africa
Avocados In Africa has been synonymous with the taste of the continent alongside other tropical fruits. As a child, avocado trees seemed to be everywhere, and we put them in everything we ate, using...
Vanessa Akinyi – Cartoon Comedian Actress
Vanessa Akinyi is a Kenyan Comedian, Actress, and musician whose talent entertained millions during the pandemic. Her jokes centre around women's empowerment and creating awareness of...
Fyah Mummah
Kenya's beloved daughter, reggae artist Empress Fyah Mummah Jahmby Koikai, journeyed on 4th June 2024. She had a musical, acting, and radio career over 15 years. She was born in Dagoretti, 46,...
Funding Opportunities for African Entrepreneurs
Introduction In the heart of Africa, a potent narrative is being written. Each day, a multitude of African entrepreneurs - visionaries, innovators, and game-changers - bring forth ideas that have...
What is Expected of the New Kenyan President
The new Kenyan president is expected to improve the country's infrastructure, international relations, trade, and advanced technology to increase Kenya's economic performance. Almost completing...
William Samoei Ruto: A Short Biography
William Samoei Ruto was born on December 21st, 1966, in Sambut village to mzee Daniel Cheruiyot and mama Sarah Cheruiyot. He started his political ambitions as a treasurer of YK'92. YK'92 was...
The Biggest Scandals With African Politicians
The biggest scandals with African politicians revolve around corruption, tax evasion, offshore banking, government procurement scandals, and violent power transfer. While these are not unique to the...
Female Leaders Make A Comeback in Kenyan Politics
Kenya has nurtured many international programmes supporting women through the UN, USAID, Private sector or NGOs. However, the struggle for female leadership has been an elusive desire for many....
Most Followed Celebrities On Instagram
Since its launch in 2010, Instagram has gone a long way. It started as a simple photo-sharing app and has evolved into various things, including a way to reconnect with old friends, a portfolio for...
Africa’s Top Box Office Hits Through Time
Africa's Top Box Office Hits Through Time has a global audience resulting in rising investment from around the globe. Kenya is known for documentaries and historical films. Nigeria's film industry,...
Influential African Personalities You Should Know
Influential African Personalities may be famous, but most are not. Famous personalities are easily identifiable if you want to learn about the continent and current affairs. But some tremendous...
Brigid Kosgei
Brigid Jepchirchir Kosgei was born on February 20th, 1994, in Elgeyo Marakwet, a region in the Kenyan Rift Valley known to produce some of the world's top runners. She won the 2018 and 2019 Chicago...
Oprah Winfrey
When I hear the name Oprah, I remember the first time I heard it. It was the Oprah Winfrey Show on Kenya Television Network (KTN). I have wanted to know more about Oprah’s $2.6 billion net worth...
Oldest Hotels In Africa
Hotels in Africa are part of the history and development of the continent. When it comes to breathtaking beauty, Africa tops the list. It has it all: vast savannas, gorgeous beaches, and majestic...
Top 10 most powerful passports in 2022
A passport is a crucial document that affects global mobility and hence influences global social equality. Some passports offer greater travel freedom to the citizens, while some don’t. Most...
Movie Review- Veve: A world of vengeance and power
Veve is Sheng for Khat, also known as miraa in Swahili. The scientific name is Celastrales Edulis. The movie Veve released on May 14, 2017, has Simon Mukali as the director and Natasha Likimani as...
Africa’s Top 10 Athletes
The first competitive sports in Africa were held in 1965 in Congo. Today, regional and international athletic academies recruit some of the best talents, giving skilled and motivated African...
Invest In These 10 African Countries In 2022
Africa is quickly becoming the most popular market to invest in. The World Economic Forum has designated Africa as home to more than half of the world's fastest-growing economies. It offers abundant...
How We Got Some African Country Names & Africa
African Country names for many are a mystery to unfold. Without a name, something doesn't exist in the known world. Europeans for a long time didn't know many places. Sadly when they discovered them...
Startups To Watch Out For In 2022
Startups to watch out for this year despite Corona getting notable accolades. The entrepreneurs behind them continue to innovate after a difficult period, and African startups are included. They are...
15 African Holiday Spots To Visit This Summer
African Holiday spots to visit this summer are as varied as tastes. So, it has the perfect mix of rustic, adventurous, and exciting summer experiences. Many tourists praise Africa for its...
20 Ideal Wedding Destinations On The African Continent
When planning a Destination Wedding, an experienced wedding planner can assist you in deciding on a location and a venue and navigating the complexities of tying the knot in a foreign nation. If...
Top 10 Most Influential African Women.
We love to celebrate extraordinary women doing great things in their positions. They have received several awards and are recognised worldwide. Below are ten such women and some of their...
Diamond Platnumz
When he was just 17, Diamond Platnumz had big dreams. He sold secondhand clothing and pumped gas to achieve his goal, but it was never enough. Eventually, he sold his mother's gold ring! "I told her...
10 Great Women in African History
Great women in Africa went beyond the call of duty and changed people's perception of female leadership at times when the thought of being a leader for a woman was frowned on. Undermined but highly...
Africa, Of Whom My Mother Sings
The Topography Of Africa A lot of people have a tainted idea of what Africa looks like. They think of Africa as a continent filled with desert sands, jungles, wild animals, and poor people. The...
The 10 Most Popular African Languages
- Number 5 Will Shock You! Africa – a continent that’s been more than a conglomeration of people. A place that is so rich and full of culture and grace that every nook and cranny gives a...
6 African Apps That Are Revolutionizing Their Market
In a rapidly growing world that has turned virtual and technological, African app developers have to build apps to make life easier. There are several of these apps. Here are some that caught...
African Infrastructural Projects You Can’t Get Enough Of
Africa is said to be among the top ten fast-growing economies worldwide. According to statistics, the population growth of this continent reaches new limits every day, with the annual population...
African Entrepreneurs: Inspiring Stories”
African Entrepreneurs have inspired us by overcoming odds and putting the continent in the forefront =t of development and sustainability. At BeeTeeLife, we understand the significance of shining a...
Alex Murimi of Capital FM Commits Suicide In Offices
Just a few days ago I did a post on how two Kenyan Spaces presenters were cruel to other men who felt they need empathy in a relationship and the rise in male suicides worldwide. A few hours ago we...
Benjamin Fernandes
So who is Benjamin Fernandes? Benjamin Fernandes is a Tanzanian entrepreneur and the founder of NALA; a money Transfer service that reduces the costs of sending money from abroad to East Africa...
Fare Thee Well Charles Njonjo
So Charles Njonjo left us this morning at age 101. He was cremated fast and that hardly gave us the time to mourn him but given his last years have been quiet, I suppose it was the right thing...
Where To Buy Bitcoins For Africans
Bitcoins is at it's most affordable in recent years and this is a great opportunity to buy Bitcoin and invest in businesses that use this alt-currency. So where can you get your...
Everything You Need To Know About Smart Hela & Similar Platforms Before You Register
Join using this link: So the latest money making platform is SmartHela. Is it worth paying attention to> It may not be a full time occupation but it definitely will help contribute to your...
Cheque Mate
This short film highlights the issues Kenyan talent goes through in the hands of greedy producers. I was expecting much more, however, the movie does deliver its message clearly and I hope it...
You Again
You Again is not to be mistaken with the American 2010 movie, though this movie is equally comical, if not more so. It features Kenyan and Tanzanian actors, and Nick Mutuma directs it. I think...
Getting It Right First Time – The Kenya National Construction Authority
For those not in an industry, the intricacies of the industry may seem complex. However, joining a business association or registering with a Government Authority charged to support the industry can...
The CEO
I get it, though Kenyans are not the best dressers, and neither is Nairobi a fashion capital by any standard, for other Africans to have Kenyan men documented in their badly fitting suits and pot...
Cook Off
First time watching a Zimbabwean film. It is interesting to see the slight variances in African habits without everything really not being different. Many parents who have had a child have a...
Aisha
This is one of my favorite Kenyan productions. With a limited budget, it communicates a lot. Nothing goes as you expect or want it to. There's a failed attempt to bring in humor - and thank God it...
Fast Track To Success 6; Do Not Quit!
That is kinda obvious…. If you are not in the game how can you possibly win? However, my thinking is more around the view that 'a winner knows what to quit'. We quit every day because we are the...
Fast Track To Success 2; Focus – Helps You Achieve
One of the key principles of successful companies and individuals is focus. Focus is a concerted effort in one area, aspect, thing, or region. To be successful, you need to learn to focus your...
Merry Men 2 – Another Mission
I enjoyed Merry Men 2 more than the first. Out in December last year in Nigerian Cinemas, watching this on Netflix after all the promotions is excellent. It is more engaging than Merry Men 1, and...
Monica
The series has been running on Showmax for several years now. The script may not be exciting however, the cast is star-studded.Available on Maisha Magic and ShowmaxWatch Monica Trailer The...
Merry Men 1: Yoruba Demons
Lives of the party. Based in Abuja, Nigeria, this is a typical Robinhood type movie. Four friends use business as a front to rob corrupt businessmen and government officials. Typically the guys...
Intellectual Property Bill 2020 + Legal Matters and the Creative Industry Part 1
In 2013, the Presidential Task force on Parastatal Reforms proposed that the three Intellectual Property ...
Making money during lockdowns Part 2 +
In this video: 1. Making money during lockdowns Part 2; I have tried to go into further details on making money online mainly highlighting things you should be aware of as you go into online...
Kina (Adaptation of the River) Season 1: Episodes 1-20
Let me say this upfront, whether or not you have watched The River, Kina is well worth watching. It is a good piece of work and the adaptation brings an interesting angle to the series. Given the...
How To Stop Tribalism In African Politics
I believe the easiest way to stop tribalism is that no one should be allowed to seek political office in the place they were born or the county they grew up in. e.g. Wajaluo watafute kura ukambani,...
Nairobi Gubernatorial Debate
So finally got to watch the gubernatorial debate, listened to different perspectives and reflecting on the candidates. This is my verdict:Having worked with numerous entrepreneurs, my opinion is...
My Simple Strategy For Gubernatorial Candidates Moving Forward
In Nairobi's Gubernatorial race, all said, none is a perfect guy; all got where they got and did things they shouldn't have for whatever reason I don't know. But assuming they want the good of this...
Does Your Business Pay …Hobby Or Business?
The difference between a business you absolutely love doing and a hobby is the business pays. In this section, we discuss the different ways your clients can make payments whether you are serving...
From Ideas To Action – In A Continent Facing Numerous Business Challenges
From Ideas to Actions was the theme of the UNCTAD 14 conference. Even as the delegates tried to discuss what action we should take, there was a need for consensus on a lot. Moving from idea to...
Looking Good – It’s In The Mail
Mailing systems have evolved dramatically over the decades. While traditional direct mail—often called snail mail—still exists, its usage has drastically reduced for everyday communication....
Bringing The Right Internet Technology (IT) Partner On Board
The choice of an internet connection provider will be determined by the number of users you have and the usage/type of work they are doing. If the work involves heavy usage - streaming videos, and a...
Business Naming Strategies
How to Choose a Name That Works for You Choosing a business name sounds simple—until you actually try to do it. A great name is more than a catchy word or trendy phrase. It shapes your brand...
Tomorrow’s Gonna Be A Better Dy
That is if you choose to make it. Knowingly or unknowingly what we believe affects how we view life and the things we do as a result. This then shows fruition in the life we live in. Most of us do...