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  • LG Bags 24 Awards at the 2023 Edition of The Red Dot Awards for Product Design Excellence

    LG Bags 24 Awards at the 2023 Edition of The Red Dot Awards for Product Design Excellence

    ·         LG OLED TVs have been recognized with the Red Dot Design Award every year without exception since its first release in 2013

    ·         Showing LG’s commitment to putting customers first, each of the winning products was developed considering the needs and wants of real consumers.

    LG Electronics has received a total of 24 awards at the 2023 edition of the prestigious Red Dot Award. Among its double-digit tally is a Best of the Best accolade for LG OLED Flex, an innovative, bendable TV designed to take gaming and viewing immersion to the next level.

    Featuring the world’s first bendable 42-inch OLED screen, LG OLED Flex provides unprecedented screen customizability with twenty levels of curvature to choose from. The unique display delivers a personalized gaming and viewing experience and was designed based on extensive customer research.

    Besides, it comes with a wide range of game-specific features, including customizable rear lighting that helps extend the game environment into the user’s space, as well as an intuitive user interface that enhances convenience

    Commenting on the awards, LG Electronics head of Corporate design centre Hwang Sung-gul said, “These awards are meaningful to us because they validate our firm belief that customer value and F.U.N. experiences, which are first, unique and new, are created through products and services that reflect the voice of the customer. As LG we are deeply honored to have its innovations recognized by Red Dot, one of the world’s top design award programs”.

    Besides the LG OLED Flex , the refrigerator with MoodUP™ which boasts of color-changing LED door panels and built-in speakers was also honored at the awards. Enabling users to enliven the kitchen with color and sound, the innovative product belongs to LG’s growing lineup of upgradeable home appliances.

    Other winners of the Red Dot Innovative Award include the next-generation shoe care solutions, the LG Styler™ ShoeCase and ShoeCare and the LG PuriCare Objet Collection Aero Furniture “table-type” air purifier. Showing LG’s commitment to putting customers first, each of these products was developed considering the needs and wants of real consumers.

    The Red Dot Award is one of the most respected competitions for product design, communication design and design concepts in the world. This year, approximately 20,000 products from 51 countries were submitted for the jury’s consideration.

     LG OLED TVs have been recognized with the Red Dot Design Award every year without exception since its first release in 2013.

     

  • Over 1,000 students to get breakfast in school for one year through Prudential’s donation to Cup of Uji’s School Feeding Programme

    Over 1,000 students to get breakfast in school for one year through Prudential’s donation to Cup of Uji’s School Feeding Programme

    ·      Prudential has donated Kshs. 2.7 million to support Cup of Uji’s School Feeding initiatives

    ·      The donation will support the preparation of over 270,000 cups of porridge for disadvantaged school children.

    ·      The contribution is part of Prudential’s goal of addressing education and health challenges to make communities resilient to life’s risks.

    ·      Cup of Uji targets to reach 100,000 students, across the country by the end of 2024

    Prudential, through its community investment arm, Prudence Foundation, has today handed over a Kshs. 2.7 million cheque to Cup of Uji, an organization that supports school feeding programs in Kenya.

    The donation, presented at the Riruta HGM Primary School in the country’s capital, Nairobi, is part of Prudential’s objective of promoting the education of children in Kenya, and will facilitate a healthy breakfast daily for 1,000 students over a period of 12 months.

    With a cost of KSh10 for a cup of nutritious porridge, Prudential’s contribution will support the preparation of at least 270,000 cups, helping to retain and improve the academic success of children from needy families in school.

     “We are heavily invested in boosting the school-completion rate in Kenya, and we know that school feeding programs are critical in reducing the dropout rate. We have been following Cup of Uji’s work, and we are sure that our support will create lasting impact,” Prudential Kenya’s Chief Executive Officer, Gwen Kinisu, said at the handover ceremony.

    Cup of Uji Founder, Francis Amonde, added: “Prudential’s generous donation will provide a meal to over 1,000 school going children struggling with inadequacies back home. The support we have received today will enable us to serve them for many school-going days.” Cup of Uji targets to reach 100,000 students by the end of 2024.

    The organization currently serves 10,173 children from 11 primary schools across five counties.

    Studies by the World Food Programme indicate that children who go to school hungry struggle to concentrate and learn. The World Bank adds that enhanced nutrition and health can result in improved academic performance and a decrease in dropout rates.

    “There is consistent proof that school feeding improves enrollment and attendance, resulting in better academic performance and improves cognitive performance. Additionally, it helps curb malnutrition among school-going children and offers a regular source of nutrients essential for the mental and physical development of young children.” Said Ms. Kinisu.

    It is against this backdrop that Prudential continually looks for opportunities to support quality nutrition standards in communities like those reached by Cup of Uji.

    “Some of our students come from really needy families, where even one meal a day is a privilege, but programmes like Cup of Uji help provide the relief that is required to keep them in school. We are really pleased that Prudential has come out to provide even more support, which, I can confirm will help us see more of our students graduate,” said Rose Omollo, a teacher at Riruta HGM Primary School.

    The donation to Cup of Uji adds on Prudential’s investment in education, which also includes full scholarships for 185 high school students, offered in partnership with the Kenya Education Fund (KEF).

  • KAA partners with Mater Hospital and Kisii  County government to host free medical camp 

    KAA partners with Mater Hospital and Kisii  County government to host free medical camp 

    Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), in partnership with Mater Misericordiae Hospital and the County Government of Kisii, will hold a two-day free medical camp at Nyamache Sub-county Hospital, Kisii County, on April 21st and 22nd, 2023.

    The initiative is part of the Authority’s efforts to give back to the community and provide access to quality medical care in the country.

    Over 3000 patients from Kisii County and surrounding areas are expected to attend the medical camp and receive free consultations, diagnoses, minor surgeries and medication.

    The camp will also provide assistance to individuals who are experiencing dental problems, Breast Cancer, Pneumonia, Typhoid, Malaria, as well as HIV/AIDS counseling and testing, among other health conditions prevalent in the region.

    The camp, which is an initiative of the KAA CSR program, will be the sixth edition with other similar camps previously held in Mombasa, Kisumu, Kajiado, Laikipia, and Trans-Nzoia Counties.

    The primary objective of the initiative is to bring a positive change in the lives of communities that face challenges in accessing quality medical care.

    “We are delighted to partner with Mater Hospital and the County Government to bring this free Medical Camp to Kisii County. We believe that health is a human right and we are committed to supporting the government’s agenda of providing universal health coverage for all Kenyans,” said Alex Gitari, Managing Director of KAA.

    “Through this initiative, we hope to alleviate the burden of healthcare costs for the less fortunate in our society and to bring healthcare services closer to the people who need them the most. We encourage the residents of Kisii County and its environs to take advantage of this opportunity and attend the medical camp.” Gitari Added.

    While commenting on the event, the Director of Medical Services at Mater Hospital, Dr. Kevin Rombosia noted that the outreach camp is in line with Mater’s vision and mission of providing access to high-quality healthcare to all segments of the population as per the key tenets of Universal Health Coverage.

    Hon Simba Arati, Governor of Kisii County, emphasized that his administration prioritizes the health sector, as demonstrated by both budgetary allocations and a general focus on providing affordable healthcare services to the people of Kisii.

    “My government is fully committed to collaborating with stakeholders to ensure that the people of Kisii have access to healthcare services. I warmly welcome the joint effort between KAA and Mater Hospital to organize a free medical camp in our county, and urge all members of the public to visit the venue at Nyamache for free medical check-ups and advice.” Governor

    Arati said.

    About Kenya Airports Authority

    Kenya Airports Authority is an autonomous body established in 1991 through an Act of Parliament and is charged with the responsibility of providing and managing airports and public airstrips in the country. The main airports managed by KAA include Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Moi International Airport, Eldoret International Airport, Malindi Airport,

    Isiolo Airport and Kisumu Airport. KAA is certified in ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.

  • RDA,s are Key Vehicles of spurring socio-economic development

    RDA,s are Key Vehicles of spurring socio-economic development

    East Africa Community ASALs and regional development Cabinet Secretary always shares with us priceless nuggets of wisdom. She notes

    “I am pleased to be in Kisumu County today to preside over the inauguration of the Lake Basin Development Authority governance board. LBDA is a crucial vehicle for development covering 18 counties.
    During my inaugural tour to the RDAs, I had the privilege to interact with @LBDAgov management.
    Our conversation was around their strategic plan focused on: Agriculture, Affordable Housing, Climate Change Mitigation, and Irrigation.

    Sasanews wishes that God continue to bless Hon Rebecca Miano the Cabinet Secretary in charge of East Africa Community ASALs and regional development.

  • MSEA Banks on Women Capitation

    MSEA Banks on Women Capitation

    Micro Small Enterprises Authority Busia team convened a session with the Busia Women Cross Border Traders Association, during which they presented a certificate of registration issued by the Office of the Registrar of MSEs.

    The team also provided insightful information to the association regarding the African Continental Free Trade Area which offers them a prime opportunity to trade in the expansive African market comprising approximately 1.3 billion people & a combined GDP of about US$ 3.4 trillion.

    Additionally, the team sensitized the traders on the Guided Trade Initiative, a program in which Kenya is a participating member state. The engagement was geared towards empowering the traders with the knowledge to enhance their cross-border trade activities

  • Young Entrepreneur Answers Ladies Fatigue and Depression

    Young Entrepreneur Answers Ladies Fatigue and Depression

    A young entrepreneur by the name of Steve Collins has come up with a brilliant idea of offering professional massage services to his clients.

    According to Steve, Massage is therapeutic in several ways and improves one’s general well-being whilst leaving you feeling rejuvenated and energized.

    Steve, who is charming shared with one of the leading media outlets his reason for starting the business.

    “The main aim is to gain a genuine income. At the moment I’m dealing with lady clients only. On a good day, I pocket a handsome amount and I’m inviting fellow youths who are complaining of joblessness to join me I show them how to gain an honest income.

    At the moment I offer in-call services at the client’s choice but in the future, I will open a spa.

  • Network launched to intensify cybersecurity awareness in Africa

    Network launched to intensify cybersecurity awareness in Africa

    With cybercrime becoming rampant in Africa, cybersecurity awareness promoters across the continent have joined hands to help Africans stay safe online through public education.

    The African Cybersmart Network was launched last week in Nairobi, Kenya to facilitate capacity building and collaboration between cybersecurity awareness promoters in the continent.
    The launch happened on the sidelines of the 2023 Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum, an annual 3-day multi-stakeholder forum for discussions on digital policy issues in Africa.
    Speaking during the launch event, the Lead Coordinator of the African Cybersmart Network, David Moepeng stated that the network was formed following a realisation that, as Africa increasingly becomes digitalized, internet users on the continent are becoming exposed to various forms of cyberattacks, particularly cybercrime.

    According to Moepeng, who is a qualified Cyberpsychologist and works as a Cybersecurity Awareness Specialist at Cybersmart Botswana, the vulnerability of Africans to cyberattacks is exacerbated by rampant risky online behaviors and practices.

    “These behaviors include oversharing of private and personal information on social media platforms, responding to phishing messages and other forms of online scams, use of weak passwords, risky web browsing which usually happens when people visit unsecured websites or click on links from strangers, which often leads to malware attacks and hacking”, Moepeng pointed out.

    The African Cybersmart Network has therefore been formed to intensify public education and promote safe online behaviors by facilitating capacity building through training, collaboration and knowledge exchange between cybersecurity awareness promoters as well as resource mobilization for public education campaigns.

    In its 2023 African Cyberthreat Assessment Report, Interpol noted that cybercriminals were having no limits in terms of sharing resources and know-how, which is in part what allows them to thrive.

    The International Criminal Police Organization advised that, by the same token, communities and societies needed to bind themselves closer together via the exchange of information to effectively curb cybercrime.

    “In order to reduce the impact of cybercrime and protect communities for a safer world, society must stay abreast of new trends and develop innovative means of responding to them. Doing this in a timely fashion will discourage possible criminal activity and dissuade potential perpetrators in advance”, stated the Interpol report.


    For her part, the East Africa Coordinator of the African Cybersmart Network, Jackline Njagi Lidubwi, said membership to the network is open to non-profit organisations in Africa that are running programmes and campaigns to educate societies about cyber threats.

    She noted that, the commonality of cyber threats across African borders requires similar techniques, hence a decision to bring Africa together to counter cyber-attacks as one.

    Lidubwi added that member organisations will benefit from regular training programmes meant to ensure that public education programmes in the continent stay up to date with the ever evolving trends in cyber threats.

  • Super Metro Now available in Kahawa West Route

    Super Metro Now available in Kahawa West Route

    Leading public service vehicle company Super Metro is expanding its route network with Kahawa West entry in Nairobi.

    The Sacco said in a statement that it has acquired a 100-bus fleet that will be distributed on all of its routes.

    “Today we officially commenced our services in Kahawa West,” it said earlier.

    “Our main aim is to serve our esteemed clients better,” it added.

    Super Metro has become a popular PSV for passengers in Nairobi for its strict observance of traffic rules and regulations in an industry that is dominated by unruliness.

    Only in February did the transportation firm unveil its first fleet of electric buses as the company transitioned to eco-friendly vehicles.

    The Sacco’s electric vehicles ply the Central Business District (CBD)-Kitengela, CBD-Kikuyu, and CBD-Ngong routes.

    The electric vehicles were acquired by Sacco in a partnership with BasiGo, an electronic bus company that seeks to provide environmentally friendly transport solutions on the African continent.

    The model acquired by Super Metro is a K6, a 25-seat electric bus with a 250-kilometer range and less than four hours of recharge time.

    However Super Metro Chairman Mr. Nelson Nduki noted that there is resistance from other Saccos who have hired goons to disrupt operations by stoning their buses despite having been licensed by NTSA.

  • It’s a new dawn as Hon Irene Rolls Out Infrastructure development in Bahati

    It’s a new dawn as Hon Irene Rolls Out Infrastructure development in Bahati

    Bahati Member of Parliament The Honorable Irene Njoki has prioritised infrastructure development in her constituency in a bid to ease mobility and access.

    Infrastructure development is right in her heart and she has demonstrated that Monday Morning.

    “This morning I officially flagged off the grading of Municipality Road, Maimahiu Road in Karushwa and several other feeder roads within Bahati Constituency.

    Making our roads more accessible to everyone is my top most objective as we strive to build a better Bahati.”

  • Dama WA Mobile Spares spreads care to the Needy

    Dama WA Mobile Spares spreads care to the Needy

    There are many young and upcoming business entrepreneurs, but not many can offer to have a sense of touching God’s heart the way Dama wa Mobile as known can she do.

    Dama wa Phones today flagged basic stuff to in Kajiado.

    “Today we flagged off food, Beddings, and hygiene stuff to Havilla Children’s home in Roysambu constituency Nairobi and also to Lodokilani girls in Kajiado to be visited on Tuesday.” Dama said.

    The public has lauded Dama saying that God continues to bless Dama for this compassion’s hand to this beautiful Needy soul.

    Other notable entities in this charity include Novaprime Investment, Modern Furniture Pacific Nyeri, Sympathy Hands Welfare led by Pauline John, and Joyceline Ngaru all hosted by Jesus Compassion Ministry Church Led by Rev Ben Kiengei.

    This is the COMPASSION SEASON for the COMPASSIONATE.