Kenya now brands its tea

[Carole Kimutai] Tea, Kenya's leading export, is set for a massive branding initiative that will be used to identify and promote the tea in local and international markets. Towards this end, the Tea Board of Kenya has appointed the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KeBS) to implement a globally recognised mark of origin for Kenyan tea. 10 Jun 2011 10:07

Kenya should ride on brand Obama

[Carole Kimutai] Kenyan marketers should thank President Barack Obama for free publicity that is worth billions of US dollars. During his inauguration on Tuesday, 20 January 2009 and before the world, Obama saluted the “small village” where his (Kenyan) father was born. 21 Jan 2009 12:16

Telkom Kenya rebrands with new look

[Carole Kimutai] Two weeks after Celtel rebranded to Zain, another telecommunication company, Telkom Kenya, has joined the band wagon and unveiled its new look. According to Telkom Kenya, the rebranding symbolises the company's changes internally in terms of strategy, operation and organisation. 14 Aug 2008 15:41

Equity bank sustains impressive growth

[Carole Kimutai] One week after Kenya's political protagonists signed a power sharing deal, one of Kenya's fastest growing banks has posted a KSH2.4bn pre-tax profit. 10 Mar 2008 08:29

Kenya gets major health drive boost

[Carole Kimutai] Thousands of new mothers in Kenya are set to receive free child health tips as part of an ongoing maternal health awareness program funded by Reckitt Benckiser, makers of Dettol. 3 Mar 2008 10:41

Kenyan retailer unveils motorised shopping trolleys

[Carole Kimutai] Nakumatt has introduced motorised trolleys exclusively for physically disabled and the elderly shoppers. 8 Feb 2008 07:48

DHL wins new agreement with world's largest retailer

[Carole Kimutai] DHL has announced a new three-year agreement with Wal-Mart Stores, the world's largest retail chain. 14 Sep 2007 12:18

Supermarket chain attains Superbrand status

[Carole Kimutai] One of Kenya's largest supermarket chains has received the Superbrand status. 12 Jun 2007 10:10

It's playtime!

[Carole Kimutai] Kenya launches global communication campaign, already successfully rolled out in USA, Europe, Asia and South Africa, to promote play as a means to aid the development of children. 21 May 2007 12:14

Vodka brand ranked world's most powerful

[Carole Kimutai] Over 40 quality checks and a unique distillation system pays off for Smirnoff. 18 May 2007 10:55

East Africa’s first super brand

[Carole Kimutai] Cereal manufacturer is the first in East to receive the Superbrands certification. 10 May 2007 09:34

Experiential branding awards for Africa

[Louise Marsland: @Louise_Marsland] The first ever Pan-African awards programme, the Brand Ex Awards, recognising and lauding outstanding work in experiential marketing, was launched in Kenya and South Africa this week as the first leg of a four-country launch programme taking place across Africa. As the media in this sector with the most reach in Africa, Bizcommunity.com is proud to be a media partner to this event. 31 Oct 2006 10:57