Anyone who has to spend an interminable amount of time sitting on public transport will agree that an iPad is a fantastic invention. Once upon a time, commuters used to carry crosswords or custom puzzles around with them to alleviate the boredom of train or bus travel. Today an iPad is the entertainment tablet of choice because it can carry a huge array of e-Books and puzzle apps. So what are the best puzzle apps for iPads?

1. Hitman Go

Hitman on a games console looks very different to the iPad puzzle game, but don’t let the appearance of it put you off. Hitman Go is a strategy game. As a hitman, you have to try and avoid detection as you progress through the different levels, so a high degree of spy craft will be required. There are different solutions for each level, so the game has something for everyone and is ultimately very entertaining.

2. Threes!

Fans of numerical puzzles will love this game for it involves moving small numbered tiles around the screen to add up and match numbers. This game won a prestigious “game of the year” award in 2014 and is justifiably popular. It won’t take long to figure out how to play Threes! The more you play, the more challenging the game is, which is how a puzzle game should be. It’s also free.

3. The Room 2

The Room 2 is a cross between a horror movie and a Sudoku puzzle. It is cunningly designed to make you think as you navigate your way around a 3D world full of intricate puzzles. The graphics are amazing and there is a real sense of fear pervading the game as you try and escape each level.

4. Year Walk

If you have an interest in 19^th century Sweden – and even if you don’t – this game will prove to be fascinating. The premise is both interesting and innovative. Players are invited to immerse themselves in 19^th century Sweden and solve various puzzles along their Year Walk. The game isn’t easy and you have to be able to think critically, but it’s a lot of fun. You also get to learn more about Swedish folklore.

5. Quell Memento

The premise of Quell Memento is simple: you are in an abandoned old house, unlocking the memories of the house’s last occupant. This is done by sliding pearls around and collecting orbs. If it sounds way too simple, don’t worry, it really isn’t. The game graphics are pretty cool and the soundtrack is awesome. You can even compete with friends if you play via Game Centre.

6. Monument Valley

Monument Valley is a difficult game, but the game is beautifully constructed and there are lots of levels to navigate. The aim of the game is to guide a princess character through lots of multi-level monuments, finding hidden paths along the way. The game is fun, addictive, and guaranteed to keep you enthralled for hours.

This is just a small selection of the hundreds of puzzle games on offer for iPad, so visit the App store and download a few to try. Or, if you prefer traditional puzzles, check out those on offer at www.stavepuzzles.com.

Safaricom’s Mpesa mobile money transfer service is by far the most successful offering worldwide in its genre; its adoption can best be described as “enormous” considering the number of businesses utilizing the service in Kenya. Recently, the service has successfully entrenched into the savings sector with “now” popular slogans such as M-shwari and KCB M-Benki. We now have M-Akiba – a Government Bond that will be offered exclusively via mobile phone courtesy of the Treasury, Safaricom, NSE and CDSC.

Building on the momentum of robust regional expansion and recent client wins, Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading digital advertising firm Squad Digital is pleased to announce the appointment of Manish Sardana to the role of Managing Director for Kenya and Tanzania. Mr. Sardana was the immediate General Manager for Squad Digital Kenya and he now takes up the mandate to lead the growth of Squad Digital in both the Kenya and Tanzania and continue to elevate the quality of service and business results that Squad Digital offers to its clients.

Kenyan startup, Josva Decals, which has pioneered innovative washroom grooming solutions for homes and offices has today received a major boost after signing a distribution partnership deal that will see its signature product, Toilet Decals, retail in Chandarana Supermarkets countrywide. Toilet Decals are professionally designed, hygienic, removable, re-usable, waterproof decorations for your toilet, bath-tubs and bathroom sinks providing a modern way to spruce up your washroom area.

This partnership comes on the backdrop of the startup’s participation in the recently concluded Global Entrepreneurship Summit and reflects the strong commitment by Chandarana Supermarket to support local manufacturers.

Speaking at the signing, Josva Decals Founder, Joram Chepchieng welcomed the move terming it as an on-time lift that will see clients across the country easily access the product that is increasingly gaining momentum.

“With Chandarana Supermarket as our distributor, we will increase our presence in the market which expands our network of sales and support personnel. Being in close proximity to where our customers are is a key initiative towards achieving that,” said Joram.

“Our customers have been requesting that our products be taken closer to them. We are extremely happy to be fulfilling their wishes through this partnership that represents the results of our journey and the future of this brand” he added.

The partnership between Chandarana and Josva Decals underpins the rallying call of “Buy Kenya Build Kenya” and goes a long way in benefiting local entrepreneurs while providing customers with unique, locally manufactured and relevant products.

On his part, Chandarana Supermarket Director Mr. Anil Thakkar said “This is a very exciting opportunity for us to work with such a novel brand, which shares our commitment to quality and service. We have seen many entrepreneurs venturing into business with attractive products that we need to dig into and embrace”.

The idea of creating Toilet Decals was borne by the need to revolutionize and give life to areas of a house that have been neglected over time and Josva Decals hopes to venture into a whole range of interior design branding in the near future.

“Our participation at the GES was instrumental because we got invaluable advice from seasoned business people who have experience in running enterprises. We also learnt of new avenues of getting affordable raw materials and access to capital that will help us in the long run”, added Joram.

Josva Decals has invested heavily in this venture and will continue looking at ways to implement new technology and improve the user experience for clients as well as expanding both the product offering and providing more fun, funky and artistic decorative designs and patterns.

“We hope this is the start of more partnership to come and we will be pursuing opportunities in Kenya and across the region by introducing new products and designs as we move to a whole inclusive toilet solutions model”, said Joram.

The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development and the Institute of Surveyors of Kenya have partnered with Aurora Events to host the first East Africa Land Expo in Nairobi on 19^th and 20^th September 2015 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). The East Africa Land Expo will be the first comprehensive land trade event to be hosted in Kenya held and comes on the backdrop of renewed efforts by the government to streamline the land sector in Kenya amidst major infrastructural projects currently being undertaken.

Listed marketing and communications services group WPP-Scangroup has today signed a 5 year Memorandum of Understanding with Strathmore University that will see the group offer internship to over 200 students from the university contributing towards job creation. This partnership will allow for close collaboration between Strathmore, WPP-Scangroup and Google in developing a curriculum for a Digital Marketing course to be offered by Strathmore as a way of promoting technology incubation and growth in Kenya.