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14/10/2023

On October 4th, the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Development Centre was launched in Nairobi, Kenya. The good news has been followed by more good news as Amazon has advertised open positions. A few days ago AWS posted online 30 job vacancies. The company is looking for Kenyans in the tech sector to fill up the positions.

Being a cloud service provider, the AWS vacancies lean heavily on tech experts with experience in cloud computing and data. The tech giant has advertised positions such as Cloud Support Engineers. Crucially, the company is looking for tech professionals with experience in the AWS platform.

Indeed, this is a great start for the company and an opportunity for many IT professionals to pursue careers in cloud computing and serve the globe from Kenya.

The AWS development centre was inaugurated by Kenya’s President, William Ruto. During the launch, the president was accompanied by Megan Whitman, the US Ambassador to Kenya. Also present were Amazon officials, and other government representatives.

The development centre is a hub for essential operations, including software development, support services and retail services. Amazon also stated the Nairobi hub will host research and development teams. These teams will be tasked with innovating solutions for Amazon partners and clients across the globe.

AWS Hub Shows Need for More Tech Pros
AWS Nairobi Centre is the second to be hosted in Africa. The other one is located down in Cape Town, South Africa. The Nairobi hub puts more demand on the Kenya tech talent pipeline.

Earlier in the year, Amazon and the ICT Authority announced plans to upskill Kenya’s tech talent through training via the AWS academy. The cloud computing provider promised to train 10,000 Kenyan students drawn from local universities.

Kenya continues to be a tech hub for many global tech giants. This factor has led to the problem of lack of enough tech talent to take up positions. Local telco Safaricom has been affected by a massive exodus of its talent to the global giants.

Just recently, Safaricom introduced a student apprenticeship program that will help it develop a talent pool and mitigate the problem

12/10/2023

Happening Now. Safaricom Engineering Summit Decode 2.0
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11/10/2023

Safaricom PLC has unveiled an Industry Digital Apprenticeship Program during its ongoing engineering summit. This program aims to nurture and enhance the skills of emerging tech talents entering the job market. It is designed to cultivate digital proficiency in the industry, creating a sustainable talent pipeline to meet its demands.

One of the driving forces behind this initiative is the recognition of a shortage of digital skills. Additionally, the program seeks to address the skills gap often observed among recent technology graduates.

Safaricom, in collaboration with various partners from academia, tech hubs, government, and training institutions, is committed to actively fostering the development of tech talent in Kenya. This program will be open for students to apply, and the apprenticeship will equip them with the skills required by the current job market, ensuring they are job-ready.

Safaricom has already enlisted the support of ten partners. The Industry Digital Apprenticeship Program will span six to nine months, including a rigorous selection process for applicants. Participants will undergo comprehensive training and benefit from mentorship within the tech industry.

Upon completion, young Kenyan tech students will embark on industrial internships to gain practical experience and apply their skills. This initiative will create a pool of highly skilled tech professionals, ready to contribute to the rapidly expanding tech industry.

The timing of this apprenticeship program is strategic for Safaricom, as it addresses the challenge of retaining top talent. In recent years, global tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon have established themselves in Kenya, often luring Safaricom's best talents away with more attractive compensation packages. Moreover, the rise of startups across Africa has led to talent raids, with young, well-funded companies offering competitive salaries.

The loss of talent is costly for Safaricom, as many departing employees have honed their skills within the company. Replacing such high-quality talent may require offering higher remuneration for the same roles.

Creating a skilled and readily available pool of young talent is Safaricom's strategy to safeguard itself against this talent exodus. Successfully executed, this initiative will position Kenya as a prominent global hub for tech talent

11/10/2023

The Nairobi International Book Fair recently concluded, and the Nyrobi Book Fest is set to take place at Alliance Française from the 13th to the 15th of this month of October. This event, now in its third year, is organized by self-published authors who felt marginalized in traditional publishing.

The Nyrobi Book Fest offers a platform for self-published authors to showcase their work, engage with fans, and features discussions, spoken word performances, and foreign exhibitors. Highlight discussions include one between John Kiriamiti and award-winning author Makena Onjerika.

The festival was born from the Mbogi ya Ma-writers project and provides free stands for self-published authors, fostering inclusivity. Nuria-Your Store known for supporting self-published authors, will be prominently featured, along with other corporate stands. In attendance will be Silas Nyanchwani,Author of Sexorcised and 50 Memos to men, as well as Author Alex Nderitu.

05/10/2023

Express Yourself The Right Way: A visit to Expressway Lounge
By The Kenyan Bar Guy
Published on 03/10/2023

As a city, Nairobi is a paradox. From non-essential morning conversations on the radio that have forced most of us to Spotify, to intellectual conversations on current affairs on social media by phone vendors, we rarely have a place to hide from the madness.

There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to adapting to the cacophony of chaos that surrounds us. However, in the midst of it all, there are equalizers that bring serenity to a rather crazy city. Places that give you peace of mind, that silence the thoughts in your head and give you a brief escape from reality offering a piece of heaven to relax and unwind. The Expressway Bar and Lounge is such one place.

Located along Mombasa Road right behind the Total Petrol Station next to Imara Lifestyle Mall, it is a pocket of serenity on a busy weekday away from the traffic and the unsynchronized symphony of horns from cars, trailers, and the unruly two-wheeled machines driven by Chelsea fanatics. The moment you enter the sprawling premises, you are welcomed by a calm aura and as you inch towards the vicinity you feel your steps becoming lighter.

One of the first things you notice when you enter the premises is that there is spacious parking. This might seem trivial but if you have been around Nairobi enough you know parking is like finding your soulmate – it is almost impossible. But at the Expressway, there is parking, and when they run out of it, The Imara Mall nearby has some more. There is also a carwash around so you can clear your head while having your car cleaned as well. At the entrance, you will find the bouncers jovially exchanging stories. One thing I loved about them was their level of professionalism and etiquette. Unlike some other joints, you do not feel the scrutiny and in essence, it points out the kind of work environment they have.

Once inside, there is a hostess at hand who is keen to make your experience seamless. I am sad I did not catch her name; she deserves a shout-out, he! he! And a raise. The place is not your usual barstools, tables, and matatu light ambiance – it is quite large and spacious. The décor is tastefully done, and you can feel the attention to detail in curating the space. This is where the hostess comes in – she will ask you a few questions and based on your responses she will find the perfect place for you to sit. Unless you are a regular, you really need her help, or you will end up getting lost like a toddler (or an adult) at Sarit Center.

I found myself on the balcony, the weather was threatening to shed a few tears but it was quite hot so I wanted a spot where I could enjoy the breeze and also scan the environs. After all, as a solo review, the best thing to do is watch people and make up back stories for them, or if you are lucky the wind will sail whispers of their conversation your way.

The spot I sat had these quaint little beige couches that normally are the fancy of coffee houses in uptown residential areas. It offered quite the intimate feel perfect for a date – sadly I had none. Escorting me to my spot was a lovely waitress – Mercy. She was very composed, and professional, and even offered extra information as to why there might be delays just to manage expectations. These little details enhance a customer’s experience and curb frustration. Kudos to the team at Expressway for taking that initiative.

For the culture, I ordered a cold White Cap, and cold it was. There is nothing as disappointing as getting warm beers. After confirming that I was okay, Mercy excused herself and told me to ask for her if I needed anything. It is the attention to detail in their service that will bring you back. You do not feel the condescending tone or complacency that normally ails most Nairobi establishments. You know those judgmental eyes you get or the short snarky response you get when you make a request? Yeah, those are non-existent here. You actually feel at home and valued as a client – so if you are planning on going spare a few extra coins cause you might end up getting more than you planned on.

I went there around mid-afternoon and the place was not quite busy and there were a handful of patrons dotting the place. This is usually the best time to check out a place and Expressway did not disappoint. Now, here is why I particularly have a small crush on this place. Most joints leverage heavily on having a good time which is translated for loud music, copious amounts of alcohol, and an unruly crowd. At Expressway the scenario was different, during my brief visit (one whitecap) I did not see anyone else order alcohol. Most guys were having soft drinks and what from first impression looked like really well-salted fries and sizzling roast meat. The wafts of the aroma were tempting but sadly this reviewer went there on a full stomach as I had not anticipated to find what I did. This definitely calls for a second review of the food. Justin, if you are reading this heads up he! he!

This is one place you have to visit. Especially if you loathe the Mombasa Road traffic during rush hour or just want to have a lunch meeting with business partners. Heck, this is perfect for a date too! You can get to know about their favorite colors without having to shout over obscenely loud music.

An afterthought – the waitresses are extremely beautiful in their black and white regalia and for the sake of mentioning it well endowed.

Photos & story Credit: The Expressway Launge.

26/09/2023

Did you know Eliud Kipchoge has a street in Germany named after him.?

17/04/2023

This was Hellen Obiri's 2nd ever marathon and she has won it in 2:21:38 .Ahead of Amane Beriso from Ethiopia and Salpeter Chemtai from Israel.

Congratulations Hellen for flying the Kenyan flag high at the .

credit: Carol Radul

17/04/2023

History is about to be redefined. Are you ready?
We wish you well Eliud Kipchoge

20/10/2022

To all the sung and unsung heroes of our Nation doing everything they can to make it better,we celebrate you today. Happy Mashujaa Day!
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16/10/2022

Big Great news. Kenya Airways reaffirms their prestige as the after clinching four (4) awards at the prestigious 2022 World Travel Awards. KQ has been named Africa’s Leading Airline for the 4th time now,as well as an award for Africa's Leading Airline - Business Class 2022 for the 10th time in a row. They also scooped for the 2nd time Africa's Leading Airline Brand award.
Not enough? kQ's i-flight magazine Msafiri has won Africa's Leading Inflight Magazine 2022 for the first time.
Keep flying KQ!

14/10/2022

As they say, No Guts,No Glory.
Happy Day for our soldiers who have their lives in line to keep us safe.!

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11/10/2022

Happy International Day of the Girl Child
International Day of the Girl Child empowers girls and amplifies their voices. Celebrate a girl child today.!

06/10/2022

No mean feat! That's Ali Said for you. From Sweden to Kenya on a bike. A distance of 10,000 Kilometres!
What's the longest distance you have covered on a bike😉
📷 Ali Said.

25/09/2022

Location?
This is the tallest building in Nairobi.

23/09/2022

Facts about Nairobi, Kenya🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

1. Nairobi has the longest expressway in Africa.

2. Nairobi is home to 5000 millionaires (USD)

3. Nairobi is second to Johannesburg in Africa when it comes to number of skyscrapers.

4. Nairobi is the only city in Africa with a National park

5. Nairobi is the richest city in East Africa

6. Nairobi is the most developed city in East Africa.

11/09/2022

State House is set to commission the revamped Uhuru and Central Park on the evening of Monday, September 12th
Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) indicated that the event will be held at the park between 7:00pm and 8:00pm.
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01/09/2022

As part of its commitment to inspire developers to “build the future of Africa on Web3”, Mara, the Pan-African blockchain platform, has announced the top eight finalist teams of the “Hack The Mara” competition. These finalists have been invited to a physical hackathon in the Maasai Mara, taking place from 17th-26th of September 2022.

The reveal of the finalists places a spotlight on the teams that submitted the most innovative and promising proposals to advance long term beneficial, social and environmental change in Africa and beyond. With each team’s proposal explaining the innovative solutions they would be building prototypes for during the physical hack, the finalists reflect Mara’s commitment to serve as the port of entry for blockchain capacity building in Africa.

The Mara Hackathon celebrates African Web3 developers and innovators who are working to solve last mile payment tracking challenges and strengthen the financial sustainability of ongoing conservation projects in the Mara for better livelihoods. Working in partnership with Circle (the issuer of USD Coin (USDC) and Euro Coin), United Nations Foundations, Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data, Ishara Mara and Antler; Mara will award the top solutions with up to $100,000 in funding, entry into startup accelerator programmes, mentorship and other resources to build out their solutions.

The finalist teams from Nigeria and Kenya that will be participating in the physical hackathon include:

Team AfroLabs (Nigeria) - a team of young blockchain explorers building Web3 solutions, breeding culture and building Africa. The team is made up of Obinna Oba, a full-stack developer with an interest in building in the web3 space for startups in Africa; Anthony Nwobodo, a full-stack software engineer and blockchain developer; and Chisom Aniefuna, a 400 level Pharmacy student at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka who loves blockchain and all the promises its innovation can help the world with.
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31/08/2022

The government has rolled out the new generation number plates for motor vehicles as part of measures to guarantee security against duplication. The new plates were unveiled yesterday, Tuesday morning by Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi and his cabinet colleagues James Macharia (Transport) and Joe Mucheru (ICT). You have 18 months to replace the number plates. The cost will be ksh3000 for Motor Vehicles and ksh700 for Motorbikes.

26/08/2022

Are you a riding fan? As usual,Critical Mass Nairobi will be holding their monthly ride tommorow,27th August 2022. Being the last Saturday of the month!
Meeting Place;Jevanjee Gardens, ride starts from 8:00AM to 12p.m.
Tell a friend to tell a friend.
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04/08/2022

After 50 years, African athletic champion Ferdinand Omanyala finally wins Kenya's first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. Omanyala stormed to victory in the men's 100m final after crossing the finish line in 10.02s.
History made!!! What a man!
Congratulations!!!

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03/08/2022

Congratulations
Omanyala has won his Semi Final race and is now heading to the Finals later tonight.

31/07/2022

Happy World Rangers Day
We appreciate y'all.

30/07/2022

Natalie Wangui Tanui beat several other contestants to emerge top after showcasing her Kenyan roots.
She is 18 and lives in Derby UK. She was crowned as the Miss culture and Tourism E.B.O.N.Y Ambassador UK 2022. She runs a drive on social media platforms and gets support from well-wishers to buy sanitary towels for girls and create awareness in Kajiado County.
Photo credit: Pool

29/07/2022

Africa's 100 Metres race King Ferdinard Omanyala representing Kenya at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Birmingham.
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27/07/2022

Kenyatta University students lead reinstated Vice Chancellor Prof Paul Wainaina from the main gate to his office. The VC says he is ready to work and will not be intimidated.

26/07/2022

This year alone,Safaricom has hired 400 software developers as the company seeks capacity to run its highly digitised business, underlining the demand for tech talent even as global digital companies set up shop in Nairobi.

The new hires are 6.4 percent of Safaricom's 6,230 permanent, temporary, and contracted employees at the end of last year highlighting the aggressive acquisition of tech-savvy workers.

Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa said the company is expanding its technical staff as the company transforms from a connectivity business to a technology company offering a wide range of IT-linked services including an e-commerce platform on the M-Pesa Super app, loans, wealth management, and savings and insurance.

Good tidings for those in the tech career world!

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21/07/2022

You last saw her on the Churchill show when she was 7 yrs old and had just won the SOYA Award for Most Promising Girl.
Chanelle Wangari is proving that she truly was and still is the best junior golfer of her time.
She just won The 2022 Kenyan Ladies Open Amateur Championship at the age of 15. Go on to her Instagram page you’ll be shocked at what this girl has achieved in short years. By the way she is a straight A student, which is even more astounding.
This daughter of Othaya is going places, and will soon hit global headlines.
Help us congratulate Chanelle.

19/07/2022

Faith Kipyegon. 🪔🇰🇪

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