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Merchant Monday: Olepolos Country Club

blyon — Mon, 13 May 2013 05:50:49 +0000

In the land of wild animals and the home of wide open spaces, nothing tickles the taste buds quite like nyama choma; and if ever there was a home for nyama choma, Olepolos Country Club would be it.

Olepolos is a nyama choma landmark in Kenya. Their style of making nyama choma must be a secret, but the word is out. Each day brings new and repeat customers to this family-owned business that serves up some of the Kenya’s best nyama choma.

Slow-cooked in closed pits, the ribs are dry and peel off the bone with little effort. The meat is so good that sauce is entirely unnecessary. It is served with a large plate of chips, ugali and kachumbari.

Olepolos is also popular for its location. It is located between the central highlands and the Great Rift Valley, south of Nairobi in the Ngong Hills, so you can enjoy amazing views of the Rift Valley and the beautiful plains, hills and clear skies above. Not to mention, there are few better ways to simply soak in the breath-taking beauty of the Rift Valley or the unparalleled sight of the sun slowly dipping behind the towering silhouette of Ngong Hills.

Olepolos also has manyatta-shaped cottages with a spectacular view out to the expansive valley towards the Ngong Hills. They are neatly furnished, each with its own bathroom, a TV and plenty of wardrobe space. There’s a swimming pool and a children’s area with catering, climbing frames and slides.

Visit Olepolos to find out what makes it a fun destination for all. Olepolos now accepts M-PESA payments, so remember to load your m-wallet.

- Peter Gakure-Mwangi, Account Executive (@PeterAfrica)

Want an M-PESA Buy Goods Till Number for your business? Apply for FREE at www.kopokopo.com.

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Merchant Monday: No Maneno Bazaar

stephengacheru — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:06:03 +0000

Mombasa is famous for sun and sand, and the myriad of cultures that call Mombasa home. But it is also home to one of the best retailers in Kenya – No Maneno Bazaar.

Located along Digo Road, in Mombasa, No Maneno has been in operation since 1998. Their priority has always been maintaining the best relationship between quality and value for money for their customers. Every day, they work to make sure that their customers get the best prices, without compromising on quality.

With a total of 5 stories (21,000 sq feet) of shopping, No Maneno Bazaar is a shopper’s paradise. They stock clothing for all: footwear, travelling luggage, school bags, children toys, bicycles, household items, plastic wares, electronics and TV display units, blankets, jewelry and gift items.

They have a very wide variety of merchandise. The household section is fully stocked with branded as well as non-branded items. This gives the customer a better variety so that they can make a more informed choice about what is available. The new-born and infant section is great for parents-to-be and new-parents alike, with everything available for baby and mum. The Men’s wear section is something to brag about – you will find everything from smart business suits to casual linen trousers, shirts and t-shirts, everything from beach wear to formal wear. They also have over 50 different plain colours available in shirts!

Shop at No Maneno today. Not only will you be excited by their incredible offerings, but you will also be thrilled with the thoroughness of the variety of their merchandise. No Maneno accepts M-PESA payments, so remember to load your m-wallet.

- Peter Gakure-Mwangi, Account Executive (@PeterAfrica)

Want an M-PESA Buy Goods Till Number for your business? Apply for FREE at www.kopokopo.com.

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Back to school: Shop smarter with M-PESA

admin — Fri, 03 May 2013 11:30:20 +0000

School bells will be ringing again soon, which means you are already thinking about back-to-school preparation for your kids. A big part of that preparation is shopping for new supplies, accessories, and technologies that will help prepare your child for a serious education.

School supplies always need to be replenished at the beginning of the school term. It includes all the major supplies such as pens and pencils, tape, post-its, highlighters, backpacks, and text books. In addition to school supplies, students may also need to buy a new laptop before they go off to college.

If you view shopping as a leisure pursuit rather than a chore, you can make it even more fun with M-PESA. You do not need to carry bundles of cash. The following stationary retailers accept M-PESA payments. This means that you can have a simple, painless, even fun shopping and purchasing experience.

Text Book Centre outlets,
Office Mart Outlets,
Total Office Solutions Outlets,
Bliss Book Centre (Tom Mboya St.)
Eastend Book Shop (Kayole)
Kilulu Uniform Distributors (Kitengela)

Please feel free to tell us about your enjoyable shopping experiences with M-PESA, or capture a snapshot of the back to school shopping and share it with us on our Facebook page. Happy shopping!

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Merchant Monday: Corporate Staffing Services

stephengacheru — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:17:27 +0000

What is a company if not its people? Intelligent staffing can propel a business to new levels of success. Corporate Staffing Services is a full-service staffing firm that specializes in connecting extraordinary people with their dream jobs.

Whether your organization is a blue chip company or a growing small and medium enterprise, Corporate Staffing Services has the experience, expertise and resources to provide customized staffing services to meet your needs. Their unmatched insight into the job market enables them to provide workable and affordable human resource outsourcing solutions to organizations including hospitality.

Corporate Staffing Services has revolutionized the job search process, transforming it into a positive and personal experience. Their products are created with the Kenyan job seeker in mind. They take the time to learn your career aspirations and goals and carefully align them with the proper career opportunities.

If you are sharp, motivated, ethical and hardworking, Corporate Staffing Services will help you expedite your job search. Corporate Staffing Services now accepts M-PESA payments, so remember to load your m-wallet.

- Peter Gakure-Mwangi, Account Executive (@PeterAfrica)

Want an M-PESA Buy Goods Till Number for your business? Apply for FREE at www.kopokopo.com.

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Olepolos Country Club – Now Accepting M-PESA Buy Goods

blyon — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:44:31 +0000

We’re thrilled to welcome Olepolos Country Club to the Kopo Kopo family. Now you can lipa na M-PESA at Olepolos at no extra charge!

- Team Kopo Kopo (@KopoKopoInc)

Want an M-PESA Buy Goods Till Number for your business? Apply for FREE at www.kopokopo.com.

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Merchant Monday: Penda Health

blyon — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:22:44 +0000

For a majority of Kenyans, the high cost of health care has remained a critical barrier to accessing quality and timely health care services. It is estimated that roughly four in ten Kenyans who fall sick do not seek medical care due to the high cost of health care.

Penda Health, a for-profit social enterprise, is revolutionizing health care service delivery by providing high-quality and affordable outpatient care. Their services range from reproductive health, maternal health and family planning for women to full check-ups for men and children. The clinic also specializes in women’s services such as breast and cervical cancer screening and family planning.

Penda is known for their comprehensive look at all aspects of a patient’s experience. At Penda, you will receive excellent care, expert consultation and the kindness of their staff.

Visit Penda Health Clinic today. They are located in Kitengela at Betty’s Business Centre along Namanga Road. The clinic accepts M-PESA payments, so remember to load your m-wallet.

- Peter Gakure-Mwangi, Account Executive (@PeterAfrica)

Want an M-PESA Buy Goods Till Number for your business? Apply for FREE at www.kopokopo.com.

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Pay for your Restaurant Bills with M-PESA

blyon — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:11:45 +0000

PRESS RELEASE

DATE: 16^th April 2013

Nairobi, Kenya

Eat Out Kenya is set to enter into a promising business partnership with Kopo Kopo and Safaricom’s M-PESA services. The partnership, which is scheduled to officially launch on the 16th April this year, will enable restaurant patrons to conveniently pay their bills via M-PESA.

Since inception in 2010, Eat Out has become the largest online restaurant guide and booking engine in Kenya. In 2012, Eat Out sat over 100,000 diners at hundreds of restaurants, generating over Ksh. 200 million in revenue for its restaurant clients.

Kopo Kopo launched its service in Kenya in March 2012. They are the official partner of Safaricom and offer a service that enables small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to accept payments via M-PESA Buy Goods at a rate of 1.5% per transaction.

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore said that, “This partnership will afford restaurant owners the opportunity to attract a vast number of clientele as well as process their payment by the seconds.”

Kopo Kopo is the first company to offer this service in conjunction with Safaricom and currently serves thousands of businesses throughout Kenya.

“We are very excited about the partnership with Safaricom and Eat Out as it gives Kenya’s leading restaurants a chance to accept electronic payments at the best rate in Kenya” Dylan Higgins, CEO Kopo Kopo.

“We are looking forward to bringing new easily accessible technologies to restaurants for the convenience of both patrons and restaurateurs.” Mikul Shah, Managing Director, Eat Out Kenya.

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Merchant Monday: Mambo Italia

blyon — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:51:19 +0000

Regarded as one of Nairobi’s hottest pizza spots, Mambo Italia is as close as you’ll get to a truly Italian pizza experience in Nairobi.

Situated at the Food Zone of Galleria Mall on Langata Road, Mambo Italia offers some of the most interesting and unique mixes of ingredients in Nairobi. The flavours burst forth from these tantalizing concoctions leaving your taste buds screaming for more. People flock here for the spectacular variety of pizzas like Angry Buffalo (a spicy chicken pizza with celery), Carnivore (for meat lovers) and Zanzibari (a popular pizza loaded with beef and chicken).

They also do great pasta dishes, an interesting range of salads, fillets, grilled Italian sandwiches and specials like the Beef and Chicken Lasagnas. If the delicious food stokes up the thirst, Mambo Italia offers the perfect pairing of Italian wine.

Visit Mambo Italia today for a mouth-watering slice of pizza. Now you can pay with M-PESA at Mambo Italia, so remember to load your m-wallet.

- Peter Gakure-Mwangi, Account Executive (@PeterAfrica)

Want an M-PESA Buy Goods Till Number for your business? Apply for FREE at www.kopokopo.com.

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Business Opportunities Galore through Devolution

blyon — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 05:27:00 +0000

The government remains the single largest buyer of goods and services in the Kenyan economy. The newly elected devolution government is set to further boost private business development through a general increase in supply, distribution and access to goods and services. With each county independently planning for its residents’ amenities such as water, energy and infrastructure, the decentralized government will heavily rely on private businesses to provide the same. In addition, increased access to financial services such as banking, capital markets and insurance schemes will necessitate greater growth in the private sector as they seek to provide the above. Devolution indeed brings greater growth and expansion opportunities for the private sector and equal chances for all businesses to participate in the advancement of Kenya’s economy while enjoying increased financial success. It is indeed a mutually beneficial relationship.

- Elizabeth Cushny, Account Executive

http://www.kopokopo.com/contact/

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Merchant Monday: Caribea Bar & Restaurant

blyon — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:29:27 +0000

Hidden away in the Kilimani neighbourhood of Nairobi, the lucky few who have found Caribea Bar & Restaurant rave about its outstanding food, drinks and overall ambiance.

The open-air Bacardi bar and garden area complete with shade and sofa-style seating invites lazy evenings with friends — not to mention the well-stocked bar that keeps glasses charged with expertly-crafted cocktails.

For those looking for fine dining, the restaurant also serves up an assortment of sweet and savoury snacks for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike (pepper chicken wings, prawn masala, cheese naan – you name it).

From its unique atmosphere to its open layout and polished service staff, Caribea Bar & Restaurant is a winner before you even take your first bite. You can now pay with M-PESA at Caribea Bar & Restaurant, so remember to load you m-wallet.

- Peter Gakure-Mwangi, Account Executive (@PeterAfrica)

Want an M-PESA Buy Goods Till Number for your business? Apply for FREE at www.kopokopo.com.

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