Alvin Lee Anyumba, more popularly referred to as Alvin Lee Fitness, is a fitness guru who is no stranger to both the realms of gyms that dot the neighbourhoods of Nairobi, specifically Alpha Fit on the city’s Easterly Ngong road arterial, as well as social media feeds, including those of celebrities such as media personalities…
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EATERY REVIEW: Exploring the Lenana Road Gem, Grand Cafe and Indian Cuisine
You might just miss the charmingly furnished yet compellingly hidden gem that is the Grand Cafe and Indian Cuisine, because of the forbidding nature of the glass building that is Lenana Towers 843, overlooking the leafy Kilimani suburbs, and the core arterial avenue that is Lenana Road. I’d been dimissing the diminutive red sign for…
Cyclone Kenneth: Second Cyclone in Under a Month Touches Mainland Mozambique
Mozambique used to experience cyclones every decade or so, yet now in under a month in 2019, one of Southern Africa‘s biggest countries has been hit not once, but twice, as Cyclone Kenneth touched the mainland late Thursday, 26th April 2019. While some media outlets have since downgraded the cyclone to a tropical depression, as…
How to Pull Off a Proposal – Tips from Kenyan CEO that got Engaged at ‘Engage’ Talk
Popping the question, especially in an African context of complex traditions and cultural necessities, is an uphill task for any guy that loves a girl and dreams of marrying her. Motivational speaker and Premiere Group CEO Chris Mureithi can attest to the fact that it’s not an easy thing to do, but one that has…
7 Undiscovered Premium Bars in Nairobi
Kenya’s capital is known regionally for its fabulous and elongated nightlife, not shy of swanky interior design, bold yet unique layouts and a cacophony of talented mixologists. The eclectic mix of upmarket entertainment escapes make the reveler spoiled for choice from some globally competitive establishments. Below I’ve compiled a list of undiscovered spots in Nairobi,…
‘The Great Kenyan Bake Off’ Show Launched, in Search of Best Amateur Baker
Are you Kenya‘s next top amateur baker? A Kenyan version of the immensely popular BBC show ‘The Great British Bake Off’, has been unveiled, dubbed ‘The Great Kenyan Bake Off’, which will see a group of amateur bakers battle it out to be crowned Kenya’s best. Sponsored by UNGA Limited group, ‘The Great Kenyan Bake…
5 Unlikeliest of Places in Nairobi to Get the Best Burgers
Sometimes the craving will strike; for a juicy, fleshy, big (or sometimes medium) burger that will satiate your taste buds – at a place that’s well away from the conundrum of the cityscape, or the accustomed setting of your usual dedicated burger or fast food joint. If you want to discover and sample a sumptuous…
Four Kenyans Among 23 Africans Selected to join 2019 Tutu Fellows
Four Kenyans are among 23 distinguished young leaders identified from across Africa selected to join the 2019 Tutu Leaders Fellowship. Centum Investment Group Head of Tax, Mical Agina, KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Director Edwine Barasa, Financing Alliance for Health CEO Dr Angela Gichaga and social entrepreneur Vivian Onano are the chosen Tutu Fellows from Kenya this year,…
Kenya Airways Introduces Its Dreamliner on Nairobi-Mombasa Route for Easter Break
To meet the astronomical demand occasioned by Kenyan’s annual appetite for Easter holiday travel, national carrier Kenya Airways (KQ)has introduced its state-of-the-art 787 Dreamliner to the Nairobi-Mombasa route, as well as increased flight frequencies to the Coast, as well as the lakeside city of Kisumu. Through a statement sent to the media last night, the…
FICTION: The Consummation of Power (Part I)
Roshaenmier Park Place Towers, Nairobi The President and CEO of October Corporation, Terence Lesley Gatiba stepped down from the podium escorted by an enviable round of applause, as he graciously bowed, smiled and headed back to his dining table right at the front row of the hall. Anyone who caught a glimpse of him as…