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Vivianne Wandera

French firm boost to eyesight

Today eyeglasses are no longer just a medical tool — they are also a fashion accessory.

By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago

French firm boost to eyesight

Telecom firms, M-Pesa top brands loved by women in latest ranking of popular entities

Telecom firms, M-Pesa top brands loved by women in latest ranking of popular entities

By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago

Unregistered phone users face mass switch-off

Unregistered phone users face mass switch-off

By Frankline Sunday and Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago

Hoteliers petition government to host more international events

Hoteliers petition government to host more international events

By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago

Pandemic shut my business but I returned bigger

Zia Bett-Nyamari, the owner and founder of clothing brand Zia Africa — which manufactures clothes locally — talks to Enterprise about her business.

By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago

Pandemic shut my business but I returned bigger

Saudi Arabia unveils Sh113b growth fund

Aramco Ventures, the venture capital arm of Saudi Aramco, has announced the launch of a $1 billion (Sh113.58 billion) diversified growth fund.

By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago

Saudi Arabia unveils Sh113b growth fund

Global tech communities converge in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has launched the largest technology event, LEAP, where global technological communities will converge...

By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago

Global tech communities converge in Saudi Arabia

From sales lady to car yard owner

After four years as a car sales executive, Wambui Gachoki ventured out on her own as a luxury car dealer.

By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago

From sales lady to car yard owner

Boost for traders as SGR-metre rail start operations

It now takes Sh90,000 per container to transport goods via rail compared to Sh200,000 per container via road.

By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago

Boost for traders as SGR-metre rail start operations

Maasai Mara accidental investment that turned into gold

Angama was really a big mistake that turned into a huge business,” says Nicky Fitzgerald, the owner of Angama Mara Safari camp in the Maasai Mara.

By Vivianne Wandera 2 years ago

Maasai Mara accidental investment that turned into gold

What it takes to run a logistics business

the A to Z of running a logistics company.

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

What it takes to run a logistics business

Female mechanic redefines the job

Thogori Ng’ang’a, the owner of TK auto garage, shares her journey with Enterprise working in an industry that is dominated by men.

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

Female mechanic redefines the job

Traditional vegetables gave me a fresh start in business

Many people turned to healthy eating habits when the coronavirus hit, with traditional vegetables being one of the favourite choices.

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

Traditional vegetables gave me a fresh start in business

Kenya tops in green financing in Africa - report

Together with Morocco, Kenya lauded for such capital market products as green bonds and sustainable equities.

By Frankline Sunday and Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

Kenya tops in green financing in Africa - report

Search and print in minutes: The wonders of digital technology in Ardhi House

The government says its programme to digitise land records has been successful, with the process in Nairobi nearing completion.

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

Search and print in minutes: The wonders of digital technology in Ardhi House

Nairobi Expressway: Ruaka to JKIA will take 30 minutes

It will take a traveller in Ruaka about 30 minutes to get to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) once the Nairobi Expressway is completed.

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

Nairobi Expressway: Ruaka to JKIA will take 30 minutes

Once the promise of a good time, Malindi limps on

The people here are fluent in Italian and German. About five years ago, business was booming in this small coastal town that is known for its promise.

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

Once the promise of a good time, Malindi limps on

Road projects around Nairobi near completion

It will take a traveller in Ruaka about 30 minutes to get to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) once the Nairobi Expressway is completed.

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

Road projects around Nairobi near completion

Fact check: Is breastfeeding a form of birth control?

Socialite Corazon Kwamboka made a claim on social media saying she thought breastfeeding was a form of family planning.

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

Fact check: Is breastfeeding a form of birth control?

Pension-backed housing only days away

?Kenyans will in the course of October be able to withdraw up to 40 per cent of the money they have contributed to pension schemes to buy homes.

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

Pension-backed housing only days away

State boosts local vehicle assembler with military deal

Kenya is expected to save about Sh1 billion by buying locally-made vehicles for the military in a deal AVA will deliver 300 vehicles.

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

State boosts local vehicle assembler with military deal

Coffee value addition at EPZ boosts farmers

The total area under the crop is estimated to be 160,000 hectares, about one-third of it in large plantations.

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

Coffee value addition at EPZ boosts farmers

State woos firms to expand special economic zones

CS says government will provide support services if firms utilise their own land. Over 60,000 people are employed at EPZs across the country.

By Vivianne Wandera and Graham Kajilwa 3 years ago

State woos firms to expand special economic zones

What it takes to run a beauty parlour

You have to invest heavily in infrastructure and make sure the environment you present to your clients is warm enough and inviting enough.

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

What it takes to run a beauty parlour

Few sightings as whales steer off Kenyan coast

Humpback whale migration has become a sensation among local and international tourists, specifically the areas of Watamu and Malindi.

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

Few sightings as whales steer off Kenyan coast

Schools register growth despite 9-month closure

The education sector was one of the most affected by the coronavirus pandemic that saw schools closed for the better part of last year.

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

Schools register growth despite 9-month closure

Things to do, see in Malindi on a budget

There are a lot of budget hotels and self-catering options on this stretch. Just not on the beach itself, but you will be within walking distance.

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

Things to do, see in Malindi on a budget

What it takes to run a pastry business

Passionate entrepreneurs are now stepping into this space and incorporating more delicious treats.

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

What it takes to run a pastry business

Kilifi: Six attractions to look out for

Kenya’s coastal region is a favourite for many a traveller. However, travelling can be costly and has kept many a potential holiday goer at home.

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

Kilifi: Six attractions to look out for

Uhuru’s hope for food secure region lies in Thwake Dam

The Sh42 billion multipurpose embankment Thwake Dam is set to be complete in June next year.

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

Uhuru’s hope for food secure region lies in Thwake Dam

Konza data centre gears up to host more companies

Konza Technology City is set to host East Africa’s biggest data centre with capacity of 1.6 petabyte.

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

Konza data centre gears up to host more companies

Kenyans’ thirst for pricey cognac grows

Unknown to many people, whiskey and cognac are different. The difference lies in the base ingredients.

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

Kenyans’ thirst for pricey cognac grows

KikoRomeo: Fashion house driving artistry, social impact

Business inspired by the need to stimulate employment among women still going strong 25 years on.

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

KikoRomeo: Fashion house driving artistry, social impact

Report: Covid-19 risks rolling back gains made in war on HIV

The report also showed that Kenya’s HIV prevalence is 4.3 per cent with 5.5 per cent being women and 2.9 per cent men.

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

Report: Covid-19 risks rolling back gains made in war on HIV

President Uhuru to launch Siaya-Bondo water project

The project is meant to improve access, availability and sustainability of water supply

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

President Uhuru to launch Siaya-Bondo water project

Kisumu traders relocated to new Uhuru business park complex

The project was started in 2019 after the Kenya Railways and the county government went into an agreement

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

Kisumu traders relocated to new Uhuru business park complex

DP’s daughter June Ruto says ‘I do’ in elite ceremony: Photos

Dressed in a white strapless gown, June Ruto was a stunner.

By Brian Okoth and Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

DP’s daughter June Ruto says ‘I do’ in elite ceremony: Photos

CMB Prezzo: A chat with king of bling on life, love and showbiz

Prezzo said he has played his part in the industry and anything he does now is because of his love for music.

By Stevens Muendo and Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

CMB Prezzo: A chat with king of bling on life, love and showbiz

Police must always protect women from abuse

What gives a police officer permission to caress a woman upon arrest and tell her “You are my type".

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

Police must always protect women from abuse

Kenya Power eyes Sh2b from reduced illegal connections

The war on losses is one of the company’s key cogs in its turnaround strategy in addition to the CBO approach.

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

Kenya Power eyes Sh2b from reduced illegal connections

Why champagne differs from other wines

Champagne is made out of three types of grapes produce; Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

Why champagne differs from other wines

How woman's picnic idea blossomed into a business

The idea for Picnics By Njoki, came about at her friends birthday party when the guests were asked to bring their own picnic sets.

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

How woman's picnic idea blossomed into a business

CS defends trade deal with Britain

The Ministry of Trade and Industrialisation, however, says the trade deal will open up the UK more to Kenyan goods and services.

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

CS defends trade deal with Britain

We sunk all our savings into a risk and it paid off

Some of Mark Mwangi’s young adulthood stripes were earned behind the wheel of a truck.

By Vivianne Wandera 3 years ago

We sunk all our savings into a risk and it paid off

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