Travellers using Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, JKIA, are set to enjoy convenient land-and-leave luggage services following the launch of ‘Airport Mtaani,’ an innovative luggage handling service by Hala Nairobi, a logistics Company based at JKIA. Speaking during the launch at JKIA on Thursday, Airport Mtaani’s Operations Director, Humphrey Mbogo said the service will ease pressure on a busy JKIA as passengers queue to wait for their luggage.
"Our dedicated team will retrieve the baggage at the belt, clear with the customs at KAA and deliver the baggage to your doorstep. Passengers arriving at JKIA domestically with connecting international flights will also have an opportunity to book luggage storage services in our CCTV-controlled storage," he said.
Airport Mtaani will provide a wide range of services including lost luggage inquiries and facilitation, luggage storage for transmitting passengers, and land-and-leave services which will allow passengers to to skip the hustle of luggage claims.
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JKIA general manager Selina Gor commended Airport Mtaani terming it a revolutionary idea that will transform the passenger experience at Kenya's largest airport.
“The convenience of entrusting your belongings to a reliable luggage delivery business like Airport Mtaani cannot be overstated. Travellers can now bid farewell to the hustle and bustle of dragging heavy luggage when they land at JKIA, they can now enjoy the freedom to effortlessly walk out of the terminal building into their vehicles to their next destination," she said.
On his part, Kenya Airports Authority Chairman Caleb Kositany said plans are underway to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and services like those provided by Airport Mtaani are well in line with the vision of a new JKIA.
“At Kenya Airports Authority we run about 22 airports across the country and we have plans to build a new terminal here [at JKIA] which will be state-of-the-art. This airport is a 1978 architecture that was designed for two million passengers but currently handles about ten million passengers. This [Airport Mtaani] is a Kenyan-driven initiative and we hope that you expand to other East African countries,” Kositany said.
Chams Media is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Pazurina Holiday Homes, a real estate company specializing in prime beach plots that offer some of the most sought-after locations on the Kenyan South Coast for investment or development.
Pazurina Holiday Homes presents a diverse selection of beach plots for sale in Diani, catering to various needs and budgets with different sizes and prices. The partnership between Chams Media and Pazurina Holiday Homes will extend beyond real estate, as they join forces in content production for a new bi-monthly YouTube show titled "Eye on Coast."
Expressing enthusiasm about the collaboration, Chams Media CEO, Alex Chamwada, stated, "Entering into a partnership with Pazurina Holiday Homes is a significant step for us. We started small and have been growing steadily. This collaboration takes our efforts to another level as we work together on producing content."
Joseph Njoroge, the Managing Director of Pazurina Holiday Homes, conveyed confidence in the partnership, commending Chams Media for its quality productions and extensive diaspora network. He explained, "Pazurina Holiday Homes is a prominent brand in holiday home investment, particularly in Diani. Our customer base largely consists of individuals in the diaspora, and that's why we've teamed up with Chams Media to enhance our outreach and education efforts among Kenyans abroad."
In addition to their content collaboration, the partnership entails Alex Chamwada becoming the brand ambassador for Pazurina Holiday Homes for a duration of one year.
Jambojet on Wednesday announced the addition of one new aircraft to its growing fleet, bringing its total number of aircraft to eight. According to the Company, the aircraft, christened Kozi, will address the surging demand in air travel, a testament to the recovery in the sector, post Covid-19 pandemic.
The aircraft, tail number 5Y-JXL, underwent maintenance, inspections, acceptance tests and registration in Calgary, Canada before the ferry flight took off on 29th July 2023 from Calgary International Airport. Kozi flew 14,650 KM, making several technical or night stops in Thunder Bay, Goose Bay, Keflavik, Exeter, Malta, Marsa Allam, and Addis Ababa, landing in Nairobi on 2nd August 2023.
Jambojet CEO Mr Karanja Ndegwa expressed the Company's excitement saying the new aircraft is a show of commitment to customer safety. "We are thrilled to welcome Kozi to our fleet, which will ensure we address the growing market needs, allowing us to add frequencies in some of our destinations. This is a show of our commitment to providing safe, affordable, reliable experience, with convenient schedules and exceptional customer service," he said.
The De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400 NextGen is a 78 to 82-seater aircraft is said to be the most advanced aircraft in the turboprop category, with jet-like features. Designed for regional operations, the Dash 8-Q400 is a large, fast, quiet and fuel-efficient aircraft. It provides an ideal balance of passenger comfort and operating economics with a reduced environmental footprint, enabling Jambojet to maintain competitive ticket prices, making air travel accessible to many.
"In 2022, Jambojet flew over 1 million passengers, and have a target to fly 1.2 million passengers in 2023. At the end of June, we had flown close to 600 thousand passengers, indicating we are well on our way to surpass the target. We couldn’t have achieved this without our guests who choose us over and over again, so we say thank you," Mr Ndegwa added.
We are delighted to announce that we have launched a new vernacular TV show known as Kuigereka Ruraya that will be airing on Mediamax Networks’ Kameme TV.
The new show will be featuring Kenyans living and working abroad but also showcase those that had lived abroad but are now back investing Kenya.
Kuigereka Ruraya premieres this at 7.30pm this Sunday 4th December 2022 and will be hosted by our new talent, Wanjiru wa Mwaura.
It is a 12-minute show with one break in between. Kuigereka Ruraya is a production of Chams Media Limited. It will be informative, inspiring and enentertaining.
We welcome you on board!
KISUMU CITY - Chams Media on Saturday launched its Kisumu bureau, the third operational base under the Company after Nairobi and Lodwar offices.
This is in line with the Company's quest to expand its reach across the country.
Chams Media has made a name as the go-to company for the production of unmatched documentaries and story-telling that transforms lives.
The Kisumu office is located in Nyamasaria, opposite Dubai Complex along the Kisumu-Kericho Highway.
It will be Chams Media's entry point to Nyanza and the larger Western region.
The opening ceremony was officiated by Kisumu County deputy governor, Dr Mathews Owili. He was accompanied by the County Assembly Speaker Eng. Elisha Oraro, and Chief Communications Officer, Mr John Oywa.
NAIROBI, KENYA - Chams Media is delighted to renew its partnership with Nation Media Group that will see the ‘Daring Abroad’ show air on NTV Kenya for another year.
The partnership was first penned at the most unlikely period in the wake of the Covid19 pandemic in 2020.
The backbone of this relationship is the popular and unmatched Daring Abroad series that features Kenyans who have ventured abroad and other nationalities. The show has grown in leaps and bounds both on TV and online. We have a captive audience across the world. An audience that wants inspiration, information and entertainment away from the normal content.
The show is not just about what Kenyans are doing abroad or Majuu as some would say. It has evolved to showcase linkages between abroad and home. We have showcased captivating stories about skills and knowledge transfer as well as investment opportunities abroad and back home.
According to the Central Bank of Kenya, Kenyans living abroad sent home about a 300billion Kenya shillings in the year 2020 despite the covid19 pandemic. That sends a strong message that indeed the diaspora means a lot to Kenya. That cash goes a long way in transforming livelihoods back home. In this partnership, we have also collaborated very well in news content sharing which the NTV Kenya editorial can attest to.
This partnership has taught us that content is king. It has also taught us that content is business. We have also learnt that there is a growing audience that wants inspiration. Through Daring Abroad, we have taken our views around the world from the comfort of their living rooms or at the click of a button. From London to Goma City in DRC, Accra to Dubai, Arusha to Seychelles to name a few.
As we enter the second phase of the series, covering another one year journey, we promise to make the show even more entertaining, informative and inspiring. We are rebranding our local segment in the show to BACK HOME – A segment that seeks to reconnect Kenyans living abroad with their motherland.
LODWAR, TURKANA COUNTY
Your Excellency Josphat Koli Nanok, Governor of Turkana, David Juma, Deputy County Commissioner Turkana, James Ikienyi MCA Kanamkemer Ward, Rev Simon Loote, all protocols observed.
Today is a historic day in our journey to position ourselves right in the heart of the cradle of mankind as we launch our first ever regional office away from Nairobi.
It gives me great pleasure to invite you all to this launch that sends a signal that Turkana county and the entire region are ripe for investment. Your presence is a clear statement of your confidence in Chams Media work.
We are not new in Turkana, for we have produced and aired several eye-catching, inspiration, informative and engaging features about the county, away from the normal news narrative that tends to concentrate on problems. For us, opening this office is a step further in our vision to position ourselves in this region that has many positive untold stories. We will traverse the entire North Rift region whose population is about 10 million. The region is goldmine of interesting stories in various sectors including trade, tourism, environment, agriculture, culture, sports and peace building.
Our aim is turn our lenses on the entire eight counties of the region, namely, Turkana, Samburu, West Pokot, Elgeyo Marakwet, Uasin Gishu, Nandi and Baringo.
Devolution has brought visible social economic transformation in the so called marginalized areas of Kenya. Why not devolve content creation too?
You can find our content on our digital platforms including Chams Media TV YouTube channel. We produce documentaries, features, infomercials and commercials.
We are ready to partner with government entities, NGOs, religious organizations, media organizations and the private sector at large to produce and distribute content that transforms lives.
We have the state of the art technology and a competent team in Lodwar which will be supported by the team at our headquarters in Nairobi.
We also aim to contribute to promotion of talent in the region. Indeed it is already happening. We have nurtured local talent in various fields from videography to research, scripting and reporting.
Let’s grow together!
Thank you!
NAIROBI- Chams Media in partnership with Co-operative Bank of Kenya on Tuesday, March 16th at 6.45 pm launched a new weekly show on Nation Media Group's NTV Kenya.
The show titled Ushirika is a 10-minute docu-series that features trends in Kenya's cooperative movement.
The premiere show was about 2NK, a registered Matatu Savings and Credit Cooperative Society whose members have benefitted from the support of Co-operative Bank of Kenya.
Speaking about the new show, Chams Media chief executive officer Alex Chamwada said the partnership is yet another huge step forward for the Company.
"This is yet another game-changer as we continue to produce more development-oriented content," he said.
The series will also highlight the role of Co-operative Bank of Kenya in cooperative movement.
According to the National Transport and Safety Authority, NTSA, there were over 700 registered Matatu Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies as of Mid-March 2021.
Statistics from Matatu Owners Association indicate that matatus in Kenya move about seven million passengers daily, and has a turnover of about 300 billion shillings per annum.
The law demands that all matatus be operated under a Sacco or a limited company. Matatus in the country employing over thousands of drivers besides many others who have been employed in the sector.
Of the 700 registered Matatu Saccos, over 500, including 2NK, bank with Cooperative Bank of Kenya.
Chams Media has over the years made a name as the go-to media Company for production of informative, inspiring documentaries and feature stories.
According to head of production Justus Ndichu, this is just the beginning.
“We are excited to keep producing shows that Kenyans can learn from, we are happy to contribute to the socio-economic development of this country, and Ushirika is just but another step in our journey of producing transformational content, and we are proud to make it,” he said.
Season one of Ushirika will air for 13 weeks.
Chams Media's Daring Abroad show also runs on NTV Kenya.
Here’s the link to episode one; https://bit.ly/3eMQJJA
NAIROBI, KENYA
Ladies and gentlemen, I am happy today as we start a new journey with the Nation Media Group.
Let begin by saying our goal at CHAMS Media to produce informative and inspiring content that transforms lives. We think we live we dream happy stories or call them feel-good stories. We produce unmatched documentaries and features. Daring Abroad is one such product. It focuses on people who have ventured beyond the borders of their home countries in various fields including entrepreneurship, leadership, education, sports, and culture. Simply, people, it is about those who have dared live, work, or do business abroad and how that has impacted on their lives. We live in a global village.
Daring Abroad has captured the imagination of audiences not only in Kenya but across the world. It has become a club where people source inspiration, business ideas, networks, exposure, and knowledge. The experience of a Nigerian teacher in Seychelles may not be the same as that of a Kenyan teacher’s experience in London but when those experiences are shared whether positive or negative, they not only enrich the profession but also showcase our unlimited boundaries and potentials.
Daring Abroad has been along for five years. It is now re-loaded with two fresh segments. There is Kenya to The World that traces the value chain in Kenya’s products making it to the global market and My Magical Kenya in which the presenter, yours truly will be sharing his experiential journeys in Kenya.
Our goal blends well with Nation Media Group’s aspiration which is to empower by informing, educating, and engaging our diverse audience
On behalf of the CHAMS Media, I humbly and sincerely thank the Nation TV for giving us the opportunity to partner with them as the broadcaster of Daring Abroad. NTV like other Nation Media Group platforms is a strong brand in current affairs in Kenya and the region.
We look forward to a fruitful relationship. The journey towards this relationship ironically began at the most unexpected time. While everything looked gloomy and vague, due to the Corona Virus crisis in March 2020, talks for this partnership began with both parties seeing the potential of this program with COVID or not. Those talks have yielded what we are doing today. Putting pen to paper. And the icing on the cake is the MOU we are signing alongside the Daring Abroad agreement, to share news content.
The plane has taken off
Thank you very much!
ALEX CHAMWADA – FOUNDER AND CEO
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country in March 2020, many companies closed thus rendering many Kenyans jobless. Other small businesses also had difficulties staying afloat with measures such as lockdown and dusk to dawn curfew put in place.
Therefore, to cushion the most vulnerable members of the community, the Kenya government put in place social protection measures such as the cash transfer program through which beneficiaries earn Ksh. 1000 per week.
Kazi Mtaani was another program that was introduced as a source of livelihood to the Kenyan youth who were hard hit by the effects of the pandemic. In our latest documentary #LesseningTheBurden, we spoke to stakeholders and beneficiaries to understand the trickle-down effect (if at all) of the two programs.