The 2013 OLX Social Media Awards that seeks to reward organizations and individuals who have showcased strategic and creative use of social media has launched its final list of nominees. The nominees, drawn from Kenya’s…
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All new Ebony Life TV debuts on DStv
Ebony Life TV debuted on DStv promising to deliver a fresh new energy and perspective to audiences across East, West and Central Africa. Fusing exclusive African original programming, featuring some of the continent’s biggest names,…
Long-term night work raises breast cancer risk: Canadian study
(XINHUA) – Working night shifts for 30 or more years doubles the risk of developing breast cancer in a diverse mix of occupations, according to a new Canadian study. The research, recently published in the…
TREND ALERT: Pop Ups – Popping UP
(TAHIR KARMALI) – It started with a shop that served lollipops at its launch. The Tribe Hotel kicked off this trend late last year with their Pop Up Shop concept, which allowed several local designers…
Garnier BB Miracle Skin Perfector launched in Kenya
L’Oreal East Africa announced the launch of the new Garnier BB Miracle Skin Perfector at a cocktail attended by media, bloggers, skin experts and fashion stylists amongst others. Kenya is the second country after South…
Mixologist of the Year: Alex Kavita and his recipe
(L-R) Alex Kavita (joint- winning mixologist from Fairmont Norfolk), Nicholas Mutinda (Sales EABL) & Executive Chef Karan Suri (Fairmont Norfolk) With a background in hospitality, he experienced the opportunity to be exposed to a wide range of beverages and…
Behind Bars: Life locked up in Lang’ata Prison (Part 2)
First published in the October 2012 issue of Destination Magazine There are collectively held preconceived notions about prisons, and they’re not great. The very idea is enough to keep most people from committing crimes. But…
Behind Bars: Life locked up in Lang’ata Prison (Part 1)
First published in the October 2012 issue of Destination Magazine There are collectively held preconceived notions about prisons, and they’re not great. The very idea is enough to keep most people from committing crimes. But…
Making a statement: Understanding the hijab (Part 2)
First published in the November 2012 issue of Destination Magazine Kenya’s population is heavily Christian, but Islamic culture has always been a part of the country’s foundations. Today, however, the hijab – a part of…