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Naivas is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest branch, conveniently located in a populous residential area of the very busy Lang’ata Road. Located at Lang’ata Medlink, a mixed-use development, the branch covers 28,000 square feet of trading space bringing the count of outlets along the road to three, Lang’ata at Freedom Heights and One Stop Foodmarket in One Stop Arcade.  It has a spacious retail floor showcasing a wide array of products and services, and as is our standard, customers will find everything they need in one convenient location. The branch features dedicated  sections for electronics, home goods, clothing in addition to fresh, commodities and fast moving consumer goods  not forgetting knowledgeable dedicated staff ready to serve, convenient parking and easy access for shoppers. “We are excited to expand our presence in Lang’ata since this is an ever-growing area of Nairobi and once we identify a gap and need in a community, we move i...

Naivas is excited to announce its latest initiative to enhance customer convenience along the ever busy Mombasa Road: the launch of 24-hour operations in one of its branches along the road.  According to Naivas as of 22nd April, Naivas Airport View will be open around the clock, 7 days a week catering to the diverse schedules and needs of our valued patrons. Airport view becomes the 6th 24hour outlet for the retailer with the rest being Naivas Westlands, Development house and Moi Avenue in Nairobi CBD, Mwembe Tayari and Naivas Bamburi in Mombasa.  Naivas is committed to providing unparalleled accessibility and service as it recognizes the evolving lifestyles and schedules of the communities they operate in. Whether it’s an early morning coffee run, a late- night snack craving, an impromptu shopping need at odd hours or simply prefer night time shopping our doors will always be open to welcome you. “This new development guarantees uninterrupted shopping as you ...

By Vincent Munga The prevalence of teenage mothers in Nairobi County has reached alarming heights and concerted effort is needed for the vice to be controlled. According to a lobby group Forum for African Women Educationalists – Kenya Chapter (FAWEK) at least 2,000 school going children were impregnated in 2023. FAWEK Kenya chapter director Justus Makhulo says Starehe constituency leads the high prevalence of teenage pregnancy in Nairobi county followed by Mathare constituency. Kibra, Makadara and Kasarani are also among the affected sub counties which he says is fuelled by hard economic times, peer pressure and parents pushing their young girls to have sex with mature men for favours. "Recent findings from the KDHS Report of 2022 shed light on a startling fact: nearly one in every five households in this country either grapples with the challenges of impending teenage motherhood or has already witnessed its arrival," he said. Mr. Makhulo was speaking in Nairobi w...

Caprice, a wine brand of Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) has launched a new campaign tagged ’Unbox the Flavour’ meant to showcase the brands versatility in pairings with different meals aimed at tapping into the Kenya’s growing wine market.   The campaign targets to engage new generation of wine enthusiasts and wine connoisseurs through highlighting different aspects of enjoying the wine such as pairing it with local dishes, cooking with wine and using wine to mix cocktails.    Speaking during the launch event, KWAL Commercial Director, Jonas Geeraerts stated, "We're excited to introduce an initiative that resonates with a new generation of wine consumers. This initiative aims to unlock and ignite a passion for wine exploration, for consumers who appreciate experiments and ingenuity. The Kenyan wine market is evolving, and consumers are open to try out new and exciting ways of enjoying their favourite drink. We are inviting our consumers to try out the new...

KBL’s premium apple cider, and Blankets and Wine festival official beer partner Tusker Cider lit up the 2024 edition of the live music festival with a delightful consumer experience at Laureate Gardens at Moi Sports Centre Kasarani on the 7th of April. Blankets and Wine delivered an incredible music and fashion festival, with attendees showing up festival-ready with their shukas and folding chairs and in true Nairobi fashion serving looks and plenty of stop and stare moments. Boyband Vijana Barubaru kicked off the line-up with a set of their fan-favourite hit tracks before passing the mic to Wanavokali who lit up the stage for guest performer, Nigerian RnB artiste Wurld. Fena Gitu delivered an ecstatic set joined by Okello Max, Kagwe Mungai and Muthoni Drummer Queen (MDQ). Blinky Bill’s set left revellers soaked but not enough to dampen their spirits or Chris Kaiga’s electric set. Legend Eric Wainaina’s set was an absolute crowd favourite and highlight. Ecstatic revel...

Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo, has today graced the State of the Petroleum and Oil Industry Briefing on combating illicit trade. The event, focusing on the first quarter of 2024, gathered distinguished guests, colleagues from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, and members of the Petroleum Institute of East Africa. In his address, Dr. Omollo highlighted the crucial role of security in ensuring the safety and prosperity of the petroleum sector. He emphasized the necessity of collaboration among stakeholders to foster growth and sustainability in the industry. "It is indeed important that we embrace an inclusive perspective and embark on a journey of collaboration in the petro leum and oil industry realm," remarked Dr. Omollo, underscoring the significance of collective efforts in driving progress. Referring to Kenya's developmental goals, Dr. Omollo reiterated the pivotal role of energy in the nation's Vision 2030 and the Ke on ...

By Grace Mwende To assess the impact of devolution in Kenya on its 10th anniversary, a group of Civil Society Organizations, led by Act Change Transform Kenya (ACT), launched the Devolution@10 Survey Report on Thursday.  This initiative, hosted by the Kenya Devolution Civil Society Working Group (KDCWG), convened stakeholders nationwide to evaluate progress and shape the future trajectory of devolution. The KDCWG, representing Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) from all 47 counties, played a crucial role in organizing the event, aiming to amplify citizen voices and address their needs in both national and county-level devolution implementation. Dr. Silvia Vundi, Director of the Intergovernmental Relation Division at the State Department of Devolution, acknowledged the challenges of corruption and tribalism in the country. She urged investigating agencies to prosecute those involved in corruption to eradicate the menace and emphasized citizens' role in understanding they need not br...