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Irvin John Jalango

How life insurance can secure your child's future

Life insurance secures the financial security of your children in the event that you are not available to cater for the needs of your children.

By 6 months ago

How life insurance can secure your child's future

Down Syndrome: Understanding the basics

Down Syndrome: Understanding the basics

By 7 months ago

A beginner's guide to smart investing

A beginner's guide to smart investing

By 7 months ago

Down Syndrome: Understanding the basics

Down Syndrome: Understanding the basics

By 7 months ago

Reasons why your insurance claim may be rejected

Any claim lodged by you that is determined to be a breach of the policy conditions will be declined or rejected.

By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago

Reasons why your insurance claim may be rejected

Navigating technology, innovation and partnerships for the future of African Media

The impact of new technologies, the convergence of mobile and media, and strategies for sustainable business models.

By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago

Navigating technology, innovation and partnerships for the future of African Media

What you should consider before buying a home using off-plan method

Did you know that you can start your real estate investment journey without necessarily having to break the bank?

By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago

What you should consider before buying a home using off-plan method

Kenyan atheists push for one-child policy

The Atheists in Kenya Society has called on the government to implement a one-child policy to control the population in the country.

By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago

Kenyan atheists push for one-child policy

Scaling climate investments in fragile regions

Africa and the dryland systems are considered the most vulnerable to climate variability and change compared to the rest of the world, due in part to the lack of capacity to respond.

By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago

Scaling climate investments in fragile regions

Understanding phishing and how to prevent it

Phishers use social engineering tactics, including guilt-tripping and creating a sense of urgency to convince their targets.

By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago

Understanding phishing and how to prevent it

How to ensure government digitisation works to benefit Africa

The Government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, has already announced plans to roll out a new Digital Identity for all citizens by the end of 2023,

By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago

How to ensure government digitisation works to benefit Africa

Accelerate infrastructure development to promote intra-continental trade says PMI

Intra-African trade accounts for only 14 per cent of total trade in Africa, lagging behind other regions.

By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago

Accelerate infrastructure development to promote intra-continental trade says PMI

Advantages of living in a gated community

Are you considering buying land or a home? Are you conflicted about whether to choose a gated community property or not?

By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago

Advantages of living in a gated community

Five mistakes to avoid when designing an office space

It is great that the office on 5th floor has a water feature at the reception but does that fit into what inspires you in the space you and your employees intend to spend eight or more hours daily?

By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago

Five mistakes to avoid when designing an office space

Kala-azar: We don't know where it comes from but it kills a lot of people

Kala-azar is not only one of the most neglected tropical diseases but also one of the deadliest.

By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago

Kala-azar: We don't know where it comes from but it kills a lot of people

Can you name these iconic women in history?

Who runs the world? Well, Beyonce says GIRLS! ... and who are we to argue with Queen B? Let's take a stroll down history and learn from some iconic women with this classic trivia. Play, learn, share.

By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago

Can you name these iconic women in history?

Breaking the mould: How technology is turning Kenyan SACCOs into digital banks

Top-tier SACCOs have effectively functioned as digital banks for a considerable period, having already digitized their operations.

By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago

Breaking the mould: How technology is turning Kenyan SACCOs into digital banks

What you need to know about schizophrenia

Schizophrenia can affect anyone from all races and cultures. The disorder affects men and women equally, although symptoms generally appear earlier in men.

By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago

What you need to know about schizophrenia

Impact of data technology on Africa's economies

There are still gaps that exist that must be dealt with to maximise their impact but the signs are promising.

By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago

Impact of data technology on Africa's economies

Roseline Njogu: The Harvard graduate helping Kenyans in diaspora

The PS for Diaspora Affairs says, "It's been the adventure of my life. I am having the time of my life. It is fun ... It is hard work. It is some of the hardest work I've ever done!"

By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago

Roseline Njogu: The Harvard graduate helping Kenyans in diaspora

Former Nigerian Health Minister Dr Muhammad Ali Pate appointed Gavi CEO

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has announced the appointment of Dr Muhammad Ali Pate as its new CEO effective August 3, 2023. He will replace Dr Seth Berkley who has led the alliance for 12 years.

By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago

Former Nigerian Health Minister Dr Muhammad Ali Pate appointed Gavi CEO

Maternal and child health, a forgotten emergency of the Central African crisis

Decades of instability and armed violence in Central African Republic (CAR) have contributed to essential medical care being out of reach for many pregnant women and newborn babies.

By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago

Maternal and child health, a forgotten emergency of the Central African crisis

Four ways to effectively manage your finances during the holidays

It is going to take careful planning and a lot of effort to keep your finances on track this holiday season.

By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago

Four ways to effectively manage your finances during the holidays

How to prepare for retirement as a small business owner

The process of planning for retirement can be draining and uncomfortable but if done properly, you can retire at any age. Here are a few things to consider especially as a small business owner.

By Sara Okuoro 2 years ago

How to prepare for retirement as a small business owner

How to improve your creditworthiness

Being credit-worthy means that you can receive a loan and you have the capacity to pay it back.

By Sara Okuoro 2 years ago

How to improve your creditworthiness

Online delivery firm appoints new general manager for Kenya

Glovo Kenya has appointed Caroline Mutuku as the new general manager. Mutuku previously served as the general manager of a tech startup that focused on revolutionising mass transport in Kenya.

By Sara Okuoro 2 years ago

Online delivery firm appoints new general manager for Kenya

Why trivia is good for you

People who participate in mentally and socially stimulating activities enjoy greater cognitive function than those who don't.

By Sara Okuoro 2 years ago

Why trivia is good for you

What you should know about 5G

5G is the fifth-generation mobile network, a new global wireless standard designed to connect virtually everyone and everything including machines, objects and devices.

By Sara Okuoro 2 years ago

What you should know about 5G

How digital technology helps in financial inclusion

Financial inclusion is a priority for many nations in Africa, and there have been strides made in recent times to provide financial services to a large number of unbanked and underbanked individuals.

By Sara Okuoro 2 years ago

How digital technology helps in financial inclusion

Accelerated education key to addressing learning loss from pandemic school closures

244m children are out of school, some are in school but learning little or have fallen behind due to the pandemic; accelerated education has helped students catch up and transition smoothly.

By Sara Okuoro 2 years ago

Accelerated education key to addressing learning loss from pandemic school closures

How to get the best out of your insurance policy

Risks in life and business are inevitable and insurance is the safest net to cushion and ease the impact that comes with these risks.

By Sara Okuoro 2 years ago

How to get the best out of your insurance policy

Leveraging technology for efficiency in e-commerce and logistics

Tech mitigates this in three main ways: discovery, efficiency, and cost.

By Sara Okuoro 2 years ago

Leveraging technology for efficiency in e-commerce and logistics

Africa readies to push climate justice agenda at COP27

The UN's Cop27 summit, set for early November in Egypt, will be a chance for developing countries to push for climate justice as they suffer the consequences of environmental damage.

By Sara Okuoro 2 years ago

Africa readies to push climate justice agenda at COP27

'Rebel' commissioners wanted to force poll re-run, says Chebukati

Chebukati said after briefing the four on the results he was to announce, they asked him to moderate them so that the country could have a re-run of the presidential election.

By Sara Okuoro 2 years ago

'Rebel' commissioners wanted to force poll re-run, says Chebukati

Wonder girl Obiri to make her marathon debut at the Big Apple

After winning silver medal in the 10,000m at the World Athletics Championships -- clocking a personal best of 30 minutes and 10 seconds, Hellen Obiri is set to make her full marathon debut

By Sara Okuoro 2 years ago

Wonder girl Obiri to make her marathon debut at the Big Apple

Team Mafisi: When KWS raised concern over hyenas chewing buffalo balls

Wajackoya: 1,000 hyenas have 2,000 testicles. The Chinese use hyena testicles as medicine. A testicle costs Sh6 million. We shall export the testicles, dog meat, and hyenas

By Sara Okuoro 2 years ago

Team Mafisi: When KWS raised concern over hyenas chewing buffalo balls

How online sellers are finding a lifeline in using technology

Established as well as budding entrepreneurs are today selling and promoting their products and services through social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and even TikTok.

By Sara Okuoro 2 years ago

How online sellers are finding a lifeline in using technology

Ferdinand Omanyala, the new Africa 100m champion

Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala crowned new Africa's 100m champion after outpacing South Africa's Akani Simbine at the Athletics Championships in Mauritius.

By Sara Okuoro 2 years ago

Ferdinand Omanyala, the new Africa 100m champion

Alternative lending in Kenya

Kenya's alternative lending scene has grown rapidly since the mid-2010s. There are currently over twenty alternative lenders operating in Kenya.

By Sara Okuoro 2 years ago

Alternative lending in Kenya

Oil firms hand over training institute to Turkana

Lundin Foundation and Africa Oil have handed over the Lodwar Vocational Training Centre to the Turkana County government.

By Irvin John. Jalango 8 years ago

Oil firms hand over training institute to Turkana

No, we are not ‘Juja Boys’ - JKUAT lasses say

You’ve probably heard that name before; Juja Boys. Over the years, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has owned the nickname.

By Irvin John. Jalango 9 years ago

No, we are not ‘Juja Boys’ - JKUAT lasses say

Tuck in your tummy

Obesity is such a buzzword right now: TV shows are created everyday to help people slim.

By Irvin John. Jalango 9 years ago

Tuck in your tummy

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