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The highly anticipated Stanbic Yetu Festival is set to take place on the 10th of June 2023 at Uhuru Garden in Nairobi promising to be bigger and better than ever before, featuring the legendary musicians; Boyz II Men and the sensational Sauti Sol.

The gist of it all will be displayed through the multitalented DJs that will keep your energy rejuvenated and vibrating with each drop of every tune. The DJs will make sure that every part of your body marries with the rhythms.

Ever heard about Dj Shaky? This is not your typical DJ. By day, he is the Chief Finance Officer of Telkom Kenya, but his true passion lies in music. Having been an ardent collector of vinyl records, audio tapes, and CDs since his teenage years, DJ Shaky’s love for music knows no bounds. The man will be at the Stanbic Yetu to give you an unforgettable treat.

How about G-Money? With nearly two decades of professional DJing under his belt, G Money brings a wealth of experience to the Stanbic Yetu Festival. Having travelled across the Caribbean, the US, and the UK, G Money’s diverse taste in music allows him to connect with people of all generations and genres. As a “pirate radio” DJ, he used music as a tool of communication. Having performed alongside superstars like Lauryn Hill, Jay Z, and Ashanti, G Money eagerly awaits Sauti Sol and Boyz II Men’s incredible performances. Set those dancing shoes ready.

If you haven’t met DJ Grauchi, then you need to up your game and the reason not to miss this year’s festival. Name is Zak Utu, a rising star in the DJ scene. His unique blends on the decks and high-energy performances have garnered him a dedicated fan base, extending beyond the borders of Kenya. DJ Grauchi’s popular mixtape series, “The Wake-Up Call,” has attracted a massive audience on platforms like YouTube. You do not want to miss this.

And DJ Dream? This man will make you turn your dreams into reality through tunes. For over a decade, DJ Dream has been a prominent figure in Kenya’s urban DJ scene. His extensive music library and innate ability to read the crowd make him one of the most sought-after DJs in the country. DJ Dream is renowned for his well-popularized R&B events that have captured the hearts of the ladies in Nairobi. With his expertise and charm, he ensures that every night is memorable.

CNG will be in the house too. Who else would you want to listen to if not this guy? Charles Njoroge Githumbi is his but famously known as CNGthedj, a young and vibrant professional DJ. He first discovered his passion for music during his time at Jamhuri High School, where he became the in-house DJ. Having opened for acclaimed artists like Adekunle Gold and Sauti Sol, CNG knows how to work for the crowd and infuse his unique energy into every performance.

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Transferring files between devices can take much time and energy, but Samsung Electronics has simplified the file-sharing process. For Galaxy users looking to share photos, videos and various files with other Galaxy devices, smartphones or PCs, the Quick Share feature, introduced in 2020, is streamlining file transferring functionality.

Offering enhanced usability and simplicity, Samsung’s flagship file-sharing feature enables the quick sharing of all file types, from simple photos and memos to large videos and business documents requiring increased security.

Galaxy’s Flagship File Sharing Function: Quick Share

1. File Corruption is a Thing of the Past With Quick Share

When meeting friends after not seeing them for a long time, capturing memories of your time spent together is essential. However, if the Gallery app on your smartphone fills up with photos while spending quality time with friends, there is no need to worry. To avoid the hassle of uploading all the photos to a messaging app or email and downloading them again, Quick Share provides simple file transfer in a matter of seconds.

The biggest advantage of Quick Share is that users can quickly share photos with nearby Galaxy devices in just a few taps regardless of the number and size of the files. With a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection, users can send files to up to eight people at a time.

Receiving files through Quick Share is simple, from set up to sending and reception. In order to use Quick Share, swipe down from the top of the screen of your Galaxy device and tap on the Quick Share icon from Quick Settings.

For those looking to try out Quick Share, here is how to use the feature in just a few, easy steps:

① Select the file to share  click Quick Share

Select a picture or video in the Gallery app or a file in a folder, and then click the Share icon. After pressing the Quick Share icon in the pop-up window, available Galaxy devices that can accept shared files appear.

② Select Galaxy user to transfer files → Receiving party accepts files

Galaxy devices that can accept files are listed according to sharing preferences that the user has set in advance. When the other Galaxy device accepts the file transfer, the file is sent immediately. These shared files can be immediately found in the Quick Share folder created in the Gallery app without a separate download process.

2. Share Quickly and Seamlessly With Non-Galaxy Devices

What’s more, Quick Share makes file sharing easy not only between Galaxy devices but also with other smartphones.

When using Quick Share with non-Galaxy users, a Galaxy user can select the file they want to share via Quick Share and choose from the following options: Copy link, Share in an app and Share using QR code. If the user chooses to share the file using a QR code, the recipient can simply copy or scan the code and receive the file instantly on their smartphone or device. Additionally, files uploaded to the Samsung Cloud can be shared with others as well.

If Share in an app is selected, the link can be sent via a messenger right away, making it an effective way to share files with multiple people at once in a group chatroom. Additionally, users can send original photos and videos in high quality without worrying about deteriorated image quality due to file compression.

It is also worth noting that files uploaded to Samsung Cloud are automatically deleted after a certain period, improving security and user convenience.

3. Share Quickly With A Range of Devices Such as Tablets

Quick Share can be used on any Galaxy device that comes with the feature. The instant file-sharing feature allows files to move freely across smartphones and Galaxy tablets.

Share Safely by Doubling Security With Private Share

When sharing files containing important personal or financial information, Samsung’s Private Share is there to help your share files securely. Unlike Quick Share, which uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections, Private Share supports file encryption by utilizing block chain. Users can send a variety of files through Private Share, including images, video, audio and documents. 20 files of up to 200MB in total can be sent at once to a designated recipient using a phone number and identification number.

The most notable feature of Private Share is that users can control the recipient’s access permission and the file’s expiration date. Prior to sharing, users can set the amount of time a file can be viewed as well as how the recipient can use the files. Users can also adjust the settings and revoke sharing permissions even after the files have been sent.

Additionally, the sender can check whether the recipient has received the files as well as if and when they opened them. To ensure confidentiality, secure files cannot be downloaded, and screenshots cannot be taken, preventing files from being shared to parties that have not received access.

In addition to Quick Share and Private Share, Galaxy users can also use other file-sharing methods, such as Dropship as well as Nearby Share, allowing users to send content how and when they want.

From sharing important files in business environments to sharing photos and videos with loved ones, Samsung Galaxy’s Quick Share and Private Share features are enabling increasingly smooth communication in the digital era with their convenience, safety and wide usability.

·      Innovative distribution model to enlist additional 1,000 entrepreneurs in Kenya

·      So far, Maua has benefited 1,600 beneficiaries in Kenya including 700 women

·      Program to roll out in Tanzania in 2024 and Rwanda in 2025

Mars Wrigley, the world’s top chocolate and chewing gum maker, says it plans to expand its innovative distribution model targeting the low-income consumer market in the region.

The model, also known as Maua program, has been running since 2013 and seeks to support micro and small enterprises to create jobs and sustainable livelihoods in Kenya. So far, Maua has benefitted 1,600 traders, including 700 women. Wrigley now says it will recruit another 1,000 entrepreneurs in Kenya before the end of the year, bringing the total to 2,600.

Announcing the expansion plan, Mars Wrigley General Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa, Ismael Bello, said the program has been highly successful with a high retention rate of 85 per cent. He disclosed the company will roll out the initiative in Tanzania in 2024 and Rwanda, 2025.

“Maua has been a phenomenal success in driving our quest to reach the under-served consumer market while at the same time achieving our social and sustainability goals. Hence, the plan to expand the program in Kenya and the region,” said Bello.

He was speaking at the company’s factory and head office in Athi River, Machakos County, at a ceremony to mark the tenth anniversary of Maua. Machakos County Governor, Her Excellency Wavinya Ndeti, was the chief guest at the event.

The Governor lauded Maua as an inspiring model of how private companies can use innovative strategies to create employment and sustainable livelihoods, especially for women and youth, while supporting the growth of micro- and small-scale enterprises.

“I am particularly delighted to note that 4 out of 10 beneficiaries of this noble initiative are women. I urge more companies to emulate Wrigley so that together, we can create meaningful livelihood and business opportunities for our people,” she said.

Through Maua, Mars Wrigley partners with independent micro-entrepreneurs and micro-distributors to sell the company’s products in informal settlements and rural communities. The overall purpose is to create shared benefits for both the company and communities benefiting from the program.

“With Maua, we seek to not only grow our business, but also create a platform to build both financial and social capital, working with individuals who are passionate about business and improving lives. We look forward to the next 10 years of Maua’s transformative impact,” explained Bello.

As an innovative route-to-market strategy, Maua targets consumers who are hard-to-reach through traditional product distribution channels. Essentially, Mars Wrigley recruits and trains small-scale entrepreneurs whom it then supplies with the company’s fast-moving products including such iconic brands as Big G, Juicy Fruit, PK and Doublemint. The company also provides the tools of trade like backpacks, bicycles and motorbikes to facilitate the traders.

The direct beneficiaries of the program include small wholesalers operating stock points, micro-distributors who move the products from the stock points to retail shops and to the hawkers who sell directly to consumers in the streets. Mars Wrigley also trains the beneficiaries in basic entrepreneurial skills like record-keeping, branding and business management.

Maua is anchored on Mars Wrigley principle of Mutuality or shared benefits. It is also aligned with Mars Wrigley global strategy to reach more consumers in the so-called Bottom-of-the-Pyramid, through innovative marketing models that also build social capital.

In 2018, Mars Wrigley committed to increase the number of women entrepreneurs in the program. By empowering women with opportunities to earn a decent livelihood, Maua indirectly contributes to the realization of an inclusive and prosperous society.

Maua also directly contributes to the attainment of at least four international Sustainable Development Goals, namely, Zero Poverty (Goal 1), Gender Equality (Goal 5), Decent Work and Economic Growth (Goal 8) and Reduced Inequalities (Goal 10).

To measure the impact of the program on society, Mars Wrigley has partnered with Oxford University’s Said Business School and the University of Nairobi. Prior to launching the program, the company conducted research that revealed the huge untapped entrepreneurial talent, that could be harnessed to grow the company’s business in disadvantaged localities.

KCB Bank Kenya will spend KShs. 150 million towards supporting the 2023 World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally, bolstering sports development and youth empowerment.

The Bank will be the Official Financial Partner for the Championship, scheduled to take place from June 22 – 25, 2023 in Nakuru County. This year’s edition marks the third year since the Safari rally returned to the World Rally Championship calendar.

Of the total sponsorship monies, Kshs 100 million will go directly to the 2023 WRC Safari Rally event while Kshs 50 million will support sponsorship of three local drivers, brand activations and customer engagements.

KCB has renewed its sponsorship to two Kenyan drivers, Evans Kavisi and Nikhil Sachania. Karan Patel will be joining the KCB sponsored team.

This announcement underlines KCB’s commitment to supporting motorsport in the country, having spent over KShs 1.5 Billion in the past 20 years, the highlight being the Safari Rally’s return to the global showpiece that is the World Rally Championships after a two-decade absence.

Speaking at the launch of the sponsorship, KCB Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Paul Russo said: “We take great pride in being part of East Africa’s motorsport story since 2003, when we first sponsored the Safari rally. This marks another chapter in our story and reiterates our commitment in supporting sports, as we celebrate the historic return of WRC Safari Rally to the Kenyan soil.”

“It is a great pleasure to see that our sponsorship over the years has resulted in the growth of motorsport in the region opening up the sport to many young talents.” Mr. Russo said.

In 2019, KCB became the Official Financial Partner for the Safari Rally Kenya for the World Rally Championship (WRC) Rally, with a 3-year commitment of KShs 250 Million starting with a WRC Candidate event staged in June 2019.

“We are putting together yet another massive rallying event to reinforce Kenya’s growing profile as a global sporting arena” said Hon. Ababu Namwamba, Cabinet Secretary, Youth Affairs, Sports, and the Arts.

KCB also announced a commitment towards promoting sustainability and care for the environment during sporting activities. “We are championing sustainability initiatives like tree growing, recycling, waste management in the run up, during and after the Safari Rally” said Mr Russo adding that KCB has joined hands with other partners in an initiative to plant 400,000 trees in several counties in the course of this year. Last year, through this partnership 700,000 trees were planted.