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Boniface Mithika

HF Group nets Sh6.4b from oversubscribed rights issue

The Rights Issue, priced at Sh4.00 per share, offered shareholders the opportunity to acquire two new shares for every one existing share held.

HF Group nets Sh6.4b from oversubscribed rights issue

HF Group raises Sh6.4b from the rights issue

HF Group raises Sh6.4b from the rights issue

HF Group raises Sh6.4b from the rights issue

HF Group raises Sh6.4b from the rights issue

HF Group raises Sh6.4b from the rights issue

HF Group raises Sh6.4b from the rights issue

How Africa is shown in popular video games

While Kenya alone boasts of some exciting games like Wings of Fury 3D, Mzito, Nganya Unlimited, MMC Racing, and others, a lot more can be bone.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

How Africa is shown in popular video games

Voices behind video games

Moving from 2D and voiceless, video games have given actors a chance to do what they would not have done in film.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

Voices behind video games

September to remember

Ahoy! It is September already. September holds the infamous International Talk Like a Pirate Day. The date is September 19 and coincides with the release of Return to Monkey Island.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

September to remember

Video games to improve your skills in the kitchen

Most often than not when we talk of video games, we picture of gory blood baths, muscular men with superpowers fighting. However, some video games are educative.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

Video games to improve your skills in the kitchen

Sad state of our democracy and what can be done to revitalise it

The notion of the validity of government on polls therefore, has almost throughout aligned with citizen distrust and suspicion of power holders.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

Sad state of our democracy and what can be done to revitalise it

Despite little support, Malombe recaptures Kitui governor's seat

Malombe, of the Wiper party, garnered 198,004 votes to trounce his closest rival, David Musila of the Jubilee party, who garnered 117,606 votes.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

Despite little support, Malombe recaptures Kitui governor's seat

You've not seen the last of Roots party's Justina Wamae

Now, long after the dust has settled on this election, she will not fade away; her understanding of public policy and the hanky-panky of Kenyan politics would make her a great asset.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

You've not seen the last of Roots party's Justina Wamae

IEBC officials in Mombasa, Kilifi counties charged with election malpractice

The four were charged with issuance of two extra ballot papers to a voter and failure to report the matter to security officials and refusal to count votes.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

IEBC officials in Mombasa, Kilifi counties charged with election malpractice

Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire most abused Premier League players - study

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire are the most abused Premier League players on Twitter

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire most abused Premier League players - study

Ruto breaks down during prayer service in Karen

Ruto can be seen in the clip that has since gone viral, holding back tears and burying his face in his hands, as the worship team led the congregants in worship.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

Ruto breaks down during prayer service in Karen

D.C. United stuns Orlando City 2-1 in Rooney's debut

New D.C. United coach Wayne Rooney didn't have to wait long to earn his first victory.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

D.C. United stuns Orlando City 2-1 in Rooney's debut

Sudan detects first case of monkeypox in Darfur

The World Health Organization last month declared monkeypox a global emergency, to ensure that the world takes the current outbreaks seriously.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

Sudan detects first case of monkeypox in Darfur

The Church has an awesome task that we should live up to

In the unlikely event that things go wrong during these elections, let us resolve them within the confines of the law. God is on our side. Kenya is ours. Let's build rather than destroy it.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

The Church has an awesome task that we should live up to

MCAs' and MPs' sitting allowances, car grants abolished

The SRC has abolished car grants and sitting allowances for Members of Parliament, Senators and MCAs.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

MCAs' and MPs' sitting allowances, car grants abolished

Suspected murder: Woman's body found in Limuru

Limuru Sub-County police commander Eileen Mora said that investigations into the suspected murder have started.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

Suspected murder: Woman's body found in Limuru

Varsities scramble for DRC students

Local universities have seen a sharp increase in Congolese students' enrollment in various courses.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

Varsities scramble for DRC students

Stop drama and leave IEBC alone, Ruto tells DCI boss Kinoti

Deputy President William Ruto has lashed out at the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) George Kinoti asking him to keep off election matters.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

Stop drama and leave IEBC alone, Ruto tells DCI boss Kinoti

How literature influences video games

To create their masterpiece, developers have time and again been influenced by literary works. So if you are not into books, how about you grab these games?.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

How literature influences video games

Great games to beat the July cold

This year has been eventful, thanks to the titles that have already hit the shelves. We have seen some quite interesting titles on all platforms and the scene is just getting better.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

Great games to beat the July cold

Neighbours: Australian hit show bows out after 37 years

The dramatic story started on March 18, 1985, with three families; Ramsays, Robinsons and Clarkes who all lived and worked in Erinsborough, a fictional suburb of Melbourne.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

Neighbours: Australian hit show bows out after 37 years

Does gaming hurt romantic relationships?

Ensure you give your partner their undivided attention and make sure they know that gaming is not your priority. Sticking to a well-laid-out realistic plan ensures one gets their chores done.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

Does gaming hurt romantic relationships?

Game this Father's Day away

Fathers mean business. They are not in on any games. Your old man would probably whoop you if you played all day long. But today gives you a leeway to whoop your dad.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

Game this Father's Day away

Jump into action with these six games of June

Here's an overview of some of the newly released video games.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

Jump into action with these six games of June

Rebirth of Les Wanyika: 'Afro' hitmakers comeback plan

Most of their songs were inspired by real-life stories, take for example Sina Makosa, which began with a fight that the late Professor Omar had in a bar with another man over a woman.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

Rebirth of Les Wanyika: 'Afro' hitmakers comeback plan

Immerse yourself into the Metaverse

In the Metaverse, people have been buying and selling houses, and others have held phoney weddings, but this nonexistent virtual world is proving to be a great hit in the game business.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

Immerse yourself into the Metaverse

PC vs Console, which is better?

While money is the primary worry, there are other elements to consider for a great gaming experience, including the visuals, greatest multiplayer possibilities and technical skills.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

PC vs Console, which is better?

Games to watch this May

May is proving a bigger month in title releases unlike its predecessor, April.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

Games to watch this May

Superhero titles of 2022

The opportunity to step into the shoes of our favourite comic book characters – and beat up baddies with their characteristic gadgets – is pure, unadulterated joy.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

Superhero titles of 2022

Game ideas for the Easter season

Bunny hop is a dance competition whereby you gather your entire family, turn on some favourite tunes and everyone can show off their best moves.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

Game ideas for the Easter season

Top video games for the visually impaired

The incorporation of accessibility options and features by developers is increasing the popularity of blind gaming and disability gaming in general.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

Top video games for the visually impaired

Four Kenyan originals that will air on Showmax

A thriller series starring Serah Ndanu and Blessing Lung'aho is among the new Kenyan originals planned to debut this year on Showmax.

By Boniface Mithika 2 years ago

Four Kenyan originals that will air on Showmax

How to give constructive criticism

Kim Scott, a coach to top tech CEOs in Silicon Valley and a best-selling author hired an employee who she described as kind, funny, supportive and car

By Tania Ngima 6 years ago

How to give constructive criticism

Why you need to be friends with your boss

Some call it playing politics and others call them power games. Organisational behaviour and workplace specialists however coined the term ‘managing u

By Tania Ngima 6 years ago

Why you need to be friends with your boss

Are you emotionally intelligent enough for a promotion?

How to cultivate emotional intelligence that can earn a promotion at work.

By Tania Ngima 6 years ago

Are you emotionally intelligent enough for a promotion?

5 minutes with the boss, how to make the most of it

So how do you approach an executive in a way that will make the person you are speaking with willing to have a further conversation?

By Tania Ngima 6 years ago

5 minutes with the boss, how to make the most of it

Common regrets of the mid-career professional

It wasn’t until I was in my 40s that I realised that I could go into business. I feel like I wasted more than 10 years prevaricating over whether this was the right decision – I now realise I should have just started small and learnt as I went along,” says Gina, the founder of a successful branding business.

By Tania Ngima 7 years ago

Common regrets of the mid-career professional

The fine art of salary negotiation

?Most times, we get far less than we deserve. This is mainly because we are too eager to clinch the job. TANIA NGIMA, a director at Resolution Insurance and a Mandela Washington Fellow advises on how to get your proper dues.

By Tania Ngima 7 years ago

The fine art of salary negotiation

Bullying affects mental health

In 2014, the world was shocked by the story of Emilie Olsen, a 13-year-old girl in the US who killed herself as a result of years of alleged bullying.

By Tania Ngima 7 years ago

Bullying affects mental health

Dynamics of business funding

Over the past few months, I have been keenly watching the financial services industry, specifically the investment space.

By Tania Ngima 7 years ago

Dynamics of business funding

Who does Africa hold promise for?

In May 2013, an Africa-focused article described Africa’s youth as either a ticking time bomb or an opportunity. At the time, Senegal had just come off their general elections where the incumbent was defeated by an aspirant.

By Tania Ngima 7 years ago

Who does Africa hold promise for?

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