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Success Cards

2009-10-29T01:52:00.002+03:00

The reason why candidates binge after exams.

It Came by Ship Pt 23

2009-10-26T10:01:00.001+03:00

Spotted on Citizen TV.

Warning Sign

2009-10-25T20:39:00.004+03:00

Wow... no beating about the bush with niceties like 'please' and 'kindly'. Get straight to the point and get your message home effectively. Just brilliant!

Raw Talent

2009-10-21T20:10:00.002+03:00

It takes more than guts to pose like this guy in the middle of Nairobi - even if it is for TV. My guy, you will go far! Just make sure you have some clothes on first.

It Came by Ship Pt 22

2009-10-21T20:04:00.001+03:00

Nairobi Java House mini menu.

It Came by Ship Pt 21

2009-10-21T20:01:00.002+03:00

Spotted in Ngara, Nairobi.

It Came by Ship Pt 20

2009-10-21T19:57:00.002+03:00

Phoenician Restaurant Menu. A case of not wanting it good, but wanting it Tuesday.

Bicycle Lanes

2009-10-21T19:50:00.005+03:00

What happened to cycling lanes in Nairobi? All roads being resurfaced and built have total disregard for the greenest and most convenient mode of transport. Outside Kakamega, anyone know of any other Kenyan town with proper cycling lanes?

It Came by Ship Pt 19

2009-10-21T19:41:00.003+03:00

Spotted - as expected - in a Mombasa restaurant.

It Came by Ship Pt 18

2009-10-21T19:39:00.003+03:00

Spotted on Citizen TV.

Utumishi kwa wote?

2009-10-21T19:31:00.003+03:00

This cop stopped me for 'speeding' - driving at 109 on a 100kph road. I protested and said I knew the law that restricts speed on a single lane highway to 100kph and 110kph on a two lane highway. Surprised I knew the law, I was let go after a 15 minute delay to my journey back to Nairobi from Elementaita. Other motorists purchased their freedom.

It Came by Ship Pt 17

2009-10-21T19:30:00.002+03:00

Spotted in Namanga, Tanzania.

Transport Business

2009-10-21T19:29:00.002+03:00

Whatever it takes to get the job done. Spotted in Namanga, Kenya.

It Came by Ship Pt 16

2009-10-21T19:27:00.002+03:00

Residents of Kia-Mumbi in Githurai have taken it upon themselves to label their streets.

Hard-working Kanju!

2009-10-21T19:25:00.002+03:00

Nothing escapes the eyes of the vigilant City Council of Nairobi.

It Came by Ship Pt 15

2009-10-21T19:06:00.002+03:00

This is the worst crime you can commit as a copywriter - get your brand's name wrong!

It Came by Ship Pt 14

2009-08-18T13:11:00.001+03:00

Lang'ata Road, at the Kobil Petrol Station opposite Uchumi Hyper.

It Came by Ship Pt 13

2009-08-06T16:16:00.002+03:00

The proliferation of 'am's has crept into the creative dept of Kenya's largest bank.
Spotted by 10.

More Creativity Desired

2009-07-08T09:14:00.008+03:00

The leading media house in East Africa should have done better than this. The bar hasn't been raised - it hasn't even been touched.

TV stations used rainbow colours in the 70s because colour TVs were the rave; the ribbon thing is very 80s too - KTN used it at launch back in 89! The font and blue are very DStv. As for the tag line, remember: sell the benefits, not the feature.

The former logo was a bastardization of the CNN one. Seems the common phrase in both briefs is 'We want a logo like...'

The TV ad is a step away from cliche.

It Came by Ship Pt 12

2009-01-14T18:03:00.003+03:00

Spotted in Westlands by 10.

We need prayers.

It Came by Ship Pt 11

2009-01-08T20:28:00.004+03:00

The Chinese are the most susceptible to sickness, that's why we have many Chinese clinics around town.

And one of the diseases they are yet to find a cure for is Chinglish.

Spotted in Mombasa by 10.

It Came by Ship, Uganda 02

2009-01-08T19:52:00.006+03:00

Painting the perfect sign isn't as easy as looking at one.

You need a good set of brushes, metres of masking tape, paint in the right colour of paint and quantity, a pencil or two, tape measure or ruler, razor-sharp aesthetic balance, a cloth to wipe your dirty hands...

...and a dictionary.

It Came by Ship, Uganda 01

2009-01-08T19:39:00.004+03:00

Everyone's cashing in on Obamania, even in Uganda.

If only the profits were invested in grammar school.

This was spotted on a T-shirt on sale in Kampala.

Spot the Cheap Copy

2008-12-16T12:52:00.007+03:00

We regret to announce the death of Originality, beloved child of Thinking and Creativity, after a long fight with Laziness.

KTN, forget that 'bold new look' cliche. You just hammered the last nail in Originality's coffin.

Obamania

2008-11-05T17:29:00.005+03:00

A few years back, when asked why they invaded Iraq, a US Govt leader responded 'Because we can'.

Today, the frowns that arrogance creased on our faces were erased by smiles of 'Yes we can'.

Thanks to Obama's victory, Kenyans have for the first time this year been tightly woven together. Watching him gallantly stride on stage, wife and daughters in tow and his victory speech are some of the wafts and wefts that brought us a joy and unity we were deprived off after our elections.

Jakogelo, we're proud of your achievements.

Sadly, not many bulls, goats and kukus will get to see you take office.