News on Business trends in Kenya and Africa
MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer, Win Wim Vanhelleputte has been deported from the country over what the government is describing as national security concerns, Media reports from Uganda indicate that Vanhelleputte was deported yesterday evening aboard Brussels Airlines on the orders of the country’s Internal Affairs minister Gen Jeje Odongo. He becomes the fourth employee […]
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Safaricom has today announced new “All in One Monthly Bundles” that will see customers enjoy discounted data and calling rates in one package. The bundles offer customers a choice of five price options including KES 1,000, KES 2,000, KES 3,000, KES 5,000 and KES 10,000 for a 30-day bundle. Based on their needs, customers have […]
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Safaricom has partnered with KAPS to enable motorists across the country pay for their parking by M-PESA. The partnership will see the service provider integrate M-PESA to their platform, allowing cashless payments at more than 50 locations including malls and hospitals for the first time. “We realized that parking is one of the services that […]
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In response to the growing consumer demand for innovative banking services, Standard Chartered has announced that it will launch its digital solution in four key markets during the first quarter of 2019. The bank will first launch the services in Uganda in January, followed by Tanzania in February, with Ghana and Kenya to follow Standard […]
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Taxify has entered into a new partnership with Stanbic Bank and Renault Kenya, to offer vehicle financing for Taxify drivers. Under this partnership, Renault Kenya, a sub-brand of Simba Corporation, will provide Renault KWIDS with engine capacity of 800cc and fuel efficiency of 24km/litre to Taxify drivers. Individual drivers are expected to benefit 100% financing […]
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Jumia wants to cross 10 million products offering on its e-commerce platform in 2019, with new brands exclusive on the platform. The e-commerce leader also plans to grow its market place and vendors on the Jumia platform. This is according to Jumia MD Sam Chappatte. Sam was speaking during an interview with TechTrendsKE to share the company’s […]
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Safaricom has now made it possible for M-Pesa customers to send money or pay for goods and services even when they have insufficient funds in their accounts after the company rolled out Fuliza to all subscribers on its mobile money platform. This is not actually the first time we’re hearing of Fuliza. The service was […]
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Kenya’s third largest mobile operator Telkom has launched Free Zones for its pre-paid voice customers. The Telkom Free zones according to the operator is part of its commitment to offer more value and benefit to its customers. Telkom Free Zones are selected areas where Telkom Kenya offers free calls, all day and all night, with […]
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When Google recently announced that Google Assistant is now integrated into more than 5,000 smart home devices, most of us wondered how far the evolution of the TV would go. In many households, the TV has positioned itself as a must-have home device that is used both actively and passively. So natural was the transition […]
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Africa had 21 million online shoppers in 2017 according to a report by UNCTAD, the United Nations body that oversees trade for development. The report notes that mobile connectivity is fueling e-commerce in countries like Madagascar, Uganda and Zambia, priming them to better engage with the digital economy. The report was released at the ongoing […]
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Ecobank has announced the appointment of MFS Africa as its Digital payment partner enabling cross-platform payment services for Ecobank account holders. The partnership allows Ecobank customers to send and receive money to and from over 170 million mobile money users through an integration with MFS Africa that covers all Telcos in the MFS Africa Hub. […]
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Christmas is almost here with us and Jumia has yet again unveiled another campaign for its customers dubbed Krisi na Jumia – Twende Ocha. The campaign will see customers purchase Mbuzi at Ksh.999 and other goods at discounted prices throughout the month of December. For the second time this year, Jumia has partnered with Kiserian […]
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Family Bank has partnered with London-based financial technology firm SimbaPay to launch an instant money transfer service from Kenya to China through WeChat. Over seven million customers and businesses in Kenya will now access SimbaPay’s international money transfer service to send money to China’s WeChat Pay from Family Bank’s PesaPap mobile banking application and USSD […]
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Equity Bank has unveiled an innovative online forex trading platform in a move that seeks to harness the potential of the financial markets in Kenya. Dubbed “EazzyFX” the platform offers a seamless experience in buying and selling foreign currency digitally eliminating the need for face-to-face or over-the-phone transactions. It also allows access to competitive prices on both emerging […]
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Majid Al Futtaim, the exclusive franchisee operator of Carrefour in 15 countries across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has partnered with Jumia to sell groceries and household goods online starting end of December. Through this partnership, the two partners say more shoppers will now have access to a variety of Carrefour products, providing them with a shopping […]
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It is 2018 and televisions are more advanced and better than ever. Televisions have rapidly evolved over the last couple of years. Not long ago, terms like 4K and Ultra HD sounded like technology that was only suited to wealthy early adopters. Fast forward to the present times and Ultra HD is slowly becoming the […]
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Safaricom customers will get a refund of all the data they use on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th November 2018. Through a promotion dubbed “Asante Data Sunday,” Safaricom says Customers will receive the free data bonus on Sunday 25th November 2018 for use the entire day starting midnight to 11:59 PM. According to Charles Kare, […]
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We have previously told you about the Jumia Ultimate Black Friday 2018 deals which will begin on the 23rd of November 2018 at 9 am. On this day, customers will enjoy huge discounts on products like Unga for Ksh. 20, groceries, and even tech products like TVs and phones. And now Jumia has also announced […]
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Few hours after the arrest of chairman Carlos Ghosn yesterday, Mitsubishi and Nissan motor companies have recorded a decline in their shares at the Tokyo trade. Mr. Ghosn has been at the apex of the Japanese French alliance, Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi and was detained over allegations of undervaluing his annual income. Prosecutors have also indicated that Ghosn […]
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The Jumia Ultimate Black Friday 2018 deals have been revealed and there are some good ones which online shoppers in Kenya can take advantage off. The online retailer’s sale begins on the 23rd of November 2018 at 9 a.m but will be officially launched on 22nd at exactly 11:59 pm. Its circular highlights a bunch of […]
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Safaricom has now made it possible for M-Pesa customer to pay with Lipa Na M-Pesa without having to show their message or even give out their phone number. The company has announced that it has deployed a faster and more private cashless payments at over 2,500 Lipa Na M-Pesa merchants, a move that is set […]
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The inaugural Young Entrepreneur Awards 2018 has signed up three sponsorship deals for the awarding ceremony which will be held on November 28 this year. The awards will now be sponsored by the Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF), WYLDE International Limited, Sage Events, and Oracle Consulting. Other sponsors include Jumia Kenya and the Valentine’s Cake […]
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Jumia Black Friday is here and most of you have probably been saving for this time of the month to get your favourite smartphone, that smart tv you have been eyeing for long or even just get an early Christmas gift for your loved ones. The Black Friday started on 2nd November and runs for […]
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Safaricom has unveiled new Home Fibre packages that will combine mobile voice, mobile data, SMS and Home Fibre as well as home insurance in one package. Known as Home Fibre Plus, the new packages come at a time consumer preferences are shifting to a single solution that meets all their communication needs both at home […]
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Safaricom has entered into a partnership with Western Union to launch M-PESA Global, a new service will allow anyone from virtually anywhere in the world to send money to any M-PESA customer in Kenya. In a first of its kind, all M-PESA customers can now send money to almost any individual across the world through […]
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Here is the full list of the 32 shortlisted Nominees per category for the Young Entrepreneurs Awards 2018. Fashion Award Ian Mati, Vintara Collection KE Valentine Nekesa, Nekesa Queens Ltd Debbie Oyugi, Debbie Oyugi Kids Real Estate Award Moses Muriithi, Fanaka Real Estate Ltd Tim Kipchumba, Questworks Ltd Lucas Mwangi, Appropriate Design Ltd Agripreneur Award […]
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Bizna Kenya has unveiled thirty-two shortlisted nominees for the Inaugural Young Entrepreneurs Awards 2018 (YEA Awards) The prestigious Young Entrepreneurs Awards 2018 designed to recognize, celebrate and encourage upcoming and industrious young entrepreneurs aged 18 – 35 years to improve how they operate and manage business for increased profitability. In its first edition, the YEA Awards […]
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Safaricom has opened its new retail outlet in Eldoret town as part of its regional expansion strategy to reach customers in the region. The shop located at Eldocenter Mall, Uganda Road, next to Huduma Center will be the second Safaricom shop in Eldoret town, the 9th in Rift Valley region and the 52nd in the country. “The […]
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Telkom Kenya has announced plans to send home 500 employees as part of its workforce restructuring exercise. ‘’Telkom has issued the requisite thirty-day notice to relevant authorities and company stakeholders, of an intended workforce-restructuring exercise. In the statutory notification to the Ministry of Labour, Telkom Kenya has indicated that it is considering declaring about 500 […]
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Once upon a time, when you wanted to enjoy some red or white wine, you needed to store them differently. The white in the fridge and the red on top of a shelve somewhere else. Being true to their customer-oriented heritage, LG Electronics has unveiled a voice-activated, smart wine cellar that can hold up to […]
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It’s a fact that technology is a crucial factor in a business’s success. Starting and running a business can be a challenge, but with the right tools, this challenge can be addressed easily. You can use different tools for the different facets of your business. You can have one for recruitment, one for retention, and […]
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Jumia Kenya officially unveiled its Jumia Black Friday 2018 sales event this month. The one-month event will run from 2nd to 30th November under the tagline Every Friday is Black Friday this November! Jumia has lots of expectation ahead of this year’s Black Friday. The e-commerce leader says 4 million Kenyans are expected to log […]
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Everyone has at least one memory of his or her family sharing a sumptuous home-cooked meal accompanied by hearty laughter. Many of us remember meals that were prepared from kitchens where we spent time chatting up our mothers as they cooked or washed dishes. However, when the time comes to move out of our parents […]
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I remember when I was growing up, sitting in the kitchen watching my mother prepare chapatti with the hope of having some sample to taste. I miss the days when our parents made chapattis over a charcoal stove while the stew would boil away on the three-stone stove. Today’s world is moving at the speed […]
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Samsung Electronics has opened a new interactive store at Two Rivers Mall bringing to 29, the total number of Samsung Experience Stores across the country. The store is also the largest Samsung Experience Store in Africa and will offer new and existing customers an immersive tour of the firm’s mobile and consumer electronics product portfolio. […]
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Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) yesterday hosted its third Economic Forum at Serena Hotel in Nairobi. The third Economic Forum focused on Food Security and Government policies geared towards Food Security, Trade and Employment. The quarterly CBA Economic Forum was launched early this year with the main objective of discussing key thematic issues regarding Kenya’s […]
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Kenyans will from today start paying more for Safaricom voice calls and data. Safaricom in a statement sent out yesterday said this was as a result of the increased taxes passed in the Finance Act 2018. With this new review, Safaricom says its headline price for voice calls and data will now increase by 30 cents […]
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Internet Solutions has launched a consumption-based billing service that will now let enterprises pay for internet connectivity based on their monthly usage. Last month, the company announced that it was piloting the service to cater for the increased demand for bandwidth in the country. Dubbed IS Open Network (ISON) by Internet Solutions, the service is […]
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Kenya’s postal service provider the Kenya Postal Corporation of Kenya is eyeing a deal with American e-commerce company Amazon that will see it become their official logistics partner in the country. According to a report published by The Business Daily, officials from Amazon are expected to visit Kenya between October 17-19 to discuss the partnership. Speaking […]
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Its that time of the year where every retailer hosts a Black Friday sales event. During this time retailers are always bringing their vendors together in preparation for this event and this is exactly what Jumia did on Thursday 11 when it hosted its Jumia Black Friday Vendor Event at Movenpick Hotel in Westlands. Jumia […]
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DHL Express has been awarded most Top Employer in Africa for the fifth consecutive year, at the prestigious Top Employer Africa 2019 certification ceremony, held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Hennie Heymans, CEO, DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa said that receiving this recognition from the Top Employers Institute for the fifth consecutive year is […]
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Cross-network mobile money transfer between Safaricom and Telkom went live in Kenya on Thursday. This came as the country’s main telcos come together to roll out mobile money transfer interoperability that commenced in March this year. Yesterday, the operators announced that the service will finally go live for Safaricom and Telkom subscribers adding that mobile […]
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Jumia Travel has partnered with Amadeus, a leading travel technology company to launch the first flight marketplace in Africa. The partnership is the base for a new flights marketplace on Jumia, which according to the company will be a step further towards making travel in Africa simple and affordable. The platform aims at enabling travel […]
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Safaricom has introduced new packages for its Home Fiber customers. The company is calling it Internet Plus and is describing it as a converged service that will give customers access to Fiber, mobile data, voice minutes and unlimited SMS. Basically, this is an additional service that customers can subscribe to in addition to the existing […]
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Walk into any of the LG showrooms and you immediately feel the difference in the experience that makes this establishment one of your chosen few. There is no doubt that the customer service they deliver is one you value and trust but most likely they make a strong emotional connection with you that you find […]
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Need a logo design right now for your online business? With the right tool, you can create a professional looking logo in just an hour. With its built-in artificial intelligence, LogoAi generates logo designs for you to select from. Simply enter your business name at the beginning. Once you’ve chosen a design, you can easily […]
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Safaricom has received Tier III Design Certification from Uptime Institute for the Thika Data Center, thus joining elite data centers in the world to be certified by the leading Data Center Authority. The certification was achieved after a thorough forensic assessment of all aspects of Safaricom Data Center design by Uptime Institute experts’ team. “We […]
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Vodacom Tanzania customers can now pay for content on Google Play Store using their airtime balance. This after the operator signed a partnership deal with Google that will allow the customers to do so. The service which is available to all customers using Android devices integrates Google Play Store apps purchases with Vodacom Airtime mode […]
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Mastercard has partnered with Microsoft to introduce Mastercard Track, a global trade platform that will simplify and enhance how companies around the world do business with each other. While parts of the B2B process have been digitized, large and costly gaps still remain – an estimated $500 billion in annual administrative costs and rising. These costs are added to the inefficiency […]
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You will agree with me that the internet has revolutionized how most of us shop. Because of the numerous advantages and benefits, more and more Kenyans these days prefer buying things online over the conventional method of going into stores on Luthuli or Moi Avenue. Kenya boasts of a number of these e-commerce sites; from […]
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Internet Solutions is in the process of piloting a consumption-based billing service for its connectivity business as the demand for bandwidth rises in the country. According to the company’s Managing Director Richard Hechle, increasing bandwidth demand in the enterprise space is being driven mostly by firm’s embracing cloud computing, cloud storage, and data centre virtualization. […]
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Leading pay-go energy company Fenix International, has reached 30,000 Zambian households just 9 months after expanding into the country. This rate of growth exceeds the company’s initial expectations and far outpaces the industry average, cementing Fenix’s place as a market leader within the off-grid solar sector. Fenix International is part of global utility ENGIE and […]
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Telkom Kenya has unveiled 200 new 4G sites within Nairobi and its environs to cater for the growing demand for data. The new sites raise the total number of 4G sites owned by Telkom to 300 and is expected to enhance Telkom’s overall 4G coverage network within the city. According to the company’s, Chief Technology, and Information […]
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Kenyan logistic firm Bwala Africa Group has secured a Ksh 24m debt financing from South African-based bank CFC Stanbic to meet the rising demand for last mile fleet connectivity. With the financing, Bwala Africa is rolling out 8 new trucks from ISUZU East Africa, four directly funded by CFC and the other 4 funded internally […]
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Finserve, an independent arm of Equity Group has launched mKey, a keyboard app that combines both financial social and lifestyle services. The keyboard app allows users to save, borrow money, connect with friends, and follow new trends. Finserve says the app is targeted at Kenya’s increasingly digital population and you can do a bunch of […]
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Over the last few months, Safaricom has been on the spot after a number of its subscribers complained about their SIM cards being swapped. The company raised alarm on this and 22 people including the telco’s staff were arrested and taken to court. Safaricom also urged its customers to liaise with it and the police […]
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Safaricom has announced plans to unveil new data packages. According to the company, this is in line with its customer needs who have recently been complaining that their data is being depleted too fast. To address these data complains, Safaricom says it will unveil ways of enabling customers to manage their data usage by choosing […]
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HF Group has posted half-year period pre-tax profit of Ksh 12.6 million for the period ending June 30, 2018, compared to the Ksh 231 million the group recorded in 2017. Total Interest income declined by 13.1% over the period under review to Ksh 3.194 billion down from Ksh 3.679billion recorded in 2017. Correspondingly, net […]
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This year saw the first successful ocean rescue of two swimmers in rough seas in Australia by drone. A number of companies are developing drones for sea-based search and rescue operations, as well as drones that can identify and warn swimmers of sharks. But drones are also finding some interesting commercial applications. They are being […]
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HFC Group is calling on local developers to create complementary apps that would enhance its new HF Whizz app which was launched last month. The bank, which is a subsidiary of HF Group wants the developers to help create a new connected experience for the end user to deliver a tested interoperable solution. HFC Group […]
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Safaricom has been recognized in Fortune Magazine’s 2018 Change the World List of Companies for its efforts in tackling society challenges using M-Pesa. According to the magazine, Safaricom — with an estimated market value of $11,339 million (Sh1.13 trillion) — has used its M-PESA platform to impact millions of people’s lives. “It is indeed a […]
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Safaricom has today opened a new retail shop in Busia. The new shop is an addition to the retail centers in the Greater Western region. The new Safaricom retail shop in Busia will cater for the high demand of Safaricom services in the region. According to Safaricom, it is expected to serve an estimated 400 […]
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The Director of Criminal Investigations George Kinoti has assured the public that the fight against Sim Swap fraud is on course. The DCI was speaking during a mobile money fraud risk engagement forum, an initiative by Safaricom in partnership with the banking industry. He called upon all Kenyans to avail information that would help identify […]
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The NASCO 40-Inch LED TV With Integrated Decoder is coming to Jumia. NASCO might not a very common brand locally but very common in West African countries, especially in Ghana. Electroland Ghana Limited are the producers of NASCO appliances which include the NASCO television sets which will now be available on Jumia. We’re not sure […]
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American Tower Corporation (ATC) has been given a go-ahead by Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) to buy 723 Telkom Kenya towers. According to a report published by the Business Daily, the deal, the two firms expected to be completed in the first half of this year will give the American company a presence in the […]
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Visa has announced a new partnership with international mobile financial services firm Branch to offer custom financing to Visa merchants across Kenya. The eligible merchants will be able to access loans of up to KES 30,000 which can be repaid within 6 months. The loans which will directly be disbursed to the Visa merchants’ phones […]
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Equity Bank has lowered the interest rate charged on loans to a maximum of 13 percent p. a with effect from Wednesday, 1 August 2018. This is in compliance with the Central Bank of Kenya guidelines to reflect the new Central Bank Rate (CBR) of 9 percent. This move comes a few days after CBK announced […]
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Telcos in Rwanda are seeking approval from the relevant government body in the country to roll out mobile money interoperability. The telcos, Airtel Rwanda, MTN, and Tigo Rwanda want to be given the go-ahead to roll out the cross-network mobile money transfer service which is already being implemented in Kenya. Approval for mobile money interoperability […]
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Kenyans transacted over Kes.960 billion through mobile money in the first three months of 2018. This is according to data from the Central Bank of Kenya released in July. The increase in mobile money transactions according to the Central Bank was partly driven by mobile phones as many Kenyans continue to borrow loans through services […]
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Safaricom has launched two base stations in the coastal region and expanded its Fiber-To-Home connectivity in the Coastal region. This brings the number of Safaricom’s base stations in the region to 586 with 80 new stations opened in the last six months. One of the stations, which is situated at Holili in Taita Taveta County […]
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Kenya’s largest privately owned bank Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) has upgraded its CBA Loop app to offer highest mobile phone loans. According to a statement released by the bank yesterday, CBA customers will be able to access terms of up to Kes.3 million and overdraft of Kes. 100,000. This feature was not previously available […]
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Safaricom has today morning been hit by a major outage. Most subscribers countrywide have been cut off from internet connectivity in what the mobile operator says is due to a multiple fiber link cuts which has affected critical transmission equipment. The outage has also affected voice and SMS service, especially for users in Coast and […]
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Excellent customer service is very important for running a successful business. Gone are the days when organizations relied on phone-only support. These days, customers expect support to be fast and convenient and that’s why most organisations are now investing in customer service software. If you are a business owner looking for ways to maximize efficiency, […]
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In April this year, Safaricom announced a new partnership with the online payment service and TransferTo to allow M-Pesa customers to send money or make purchases online via PayPal. I was one of the people who were so happy with this move. Previously, the withdrawals could only be made via Equity Bank which acted as […]
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Rent prices in the country increased by 3.3 percent in the second quarter of this year as confidence is returning to the sector following the end of the political uncertainty that had gripped the country most of last year. HaasConsult says in a 2018 fourth-quarter report released recently that rent prices in Kitisuru led the […]
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Kenyans transacted over Sh 960 billion through mobile money in the first three months of this of this year. According to data from the Central Bank of Kenya, a total of Sh 322 .9 billion was transacted via mobile money in the month of January, Sh 300.8 billion in February and Sh 337.1 billion in […]
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Small businesses will be critical to South Africa in the 4th industrial revolution while access to information will revolutionize education. This was highlighted at an insightful panel discussion in Midrand on Thursday (5 July). The topic debated was: “Is South Africa Ready for the 4th Industrial Revolution?” Panel speakers included Siemens Southern and Eastern Africa CEO Sabine Dall’Omo, CSIR […]
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In a bid to enhance customer confidence in online shopping, online retailer Jumia Kenya has announced a free, 3-month guarantee on products valued above Kes 1,500 on the platform. The company will take direct responsibility for any unsatisfactory products, and offer customers an immediate replacement or refund. The Guarantee will cover products with Manufacturing Defects, […]
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Kenyans in the diaspora remitted back to the country over 25 billion in the month of May. This is an increase of about 4 billion from the total remittance into the country in the month of April which stood at 21 billion shillings. According to data from the Central Bank of Kenya, Kenyans living in […]
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Mobile loans company Branch International has raised Sh350m to expand its loan product offerings in Kenya. The commercial paper issuance was arranged by Centum-owned capital-raising advisory firm, Barium Capital, marking the second time the San Francisco headquartered technology company has issued commercial paper in the Kenyan market. In 2017, Branch raised Sh200 million through a […]
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Everyone makes mistakes and it goes without saying that a major part of establishing a startup business is all about committing errors and learning from them. However, learning from the mistakes entirely depends on the weight of the error and one cannot expect to come back from a mistake that is overly detrimental for the […]
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Businesses big or small need branding. Just because you have a small set up, do not assume that managing the same is easy. This is the reason why small business owners prioritize branding over everything else. In fact, a small company requires more exposure and visibility to reach out to their targeted audience. According to […]
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Overhead expenses or inflation is a concerning thing for every business, and it does not matter whether your business is new or your company is well-established. When you start experiencing high inflation for your business, you should be alert to manage such situations with precision. To deal with your business overhead expenses, you need to […]
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You will now have to dig deeper into your pockets starting today, July 1 when sending money via M-Pesa. Safaricom has announced new charges for the money transfer service, of course, this comes after Treasury CS Henry Rotich during his budget reading announced that customers would now be charged 12 percent up from 10 percent of […]
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If you’re planning to purchase anything then you might have to wait and take advantage of the upcoming Kilimall 4th Anniversary 2018. The company has announced that it will be celebrating its Kilimall 4th Anniversary 2018 from Monday, July 2nd to 15th 2018 during which it has organized exciting activities to engage and reward its […]
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You all have been asking where you can buy the latest Nokia devices apart from getting them on e-commerce site Jumia Kenya through our latest deals page here.. Well, I have tried coming up with a list of offline shops and Nokia retail stores where you can buy these devices, including the Nokia 3.1 which […]
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China’s biggest Internet-based mobile messaging platform, WeChat has been planning to go international for a long time now. In fact, in 2013 it launched its operations in South Africa and later on in Nigeria. Reports had indicated that its next target market would be Kenya as is usually the case with most companies that come […]
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Safaricom has today unveiled a ten-week loyalty promotion to reward its M-Pesa customers and agents. The promotion, dubbed “ Maisha Ni M-PESA Tu ’’ will see the telecommunication company reward customers every time they send and receive money, transfer money from a bank account to M-PESA and for all Lipa Na M-PESA transactions. The “ Maisha […]
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Motorists in Nairobi will for the next one month pay Ksh 108.81 per litter for super petrol up from Ksh 107.17 in the month of May. The price of Diesel which is normally used by PSV vehicles will retail at sh 103.60 per litter up from Ksh 96.64an increase of sh 6.96. Kerosene which is […]
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Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) in partnership with African Guarantee Fund for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises(AGF) and ECap a Nairobi – based fintech firm has today launched a solution that will see suppliers of corporate institutions, receive payments for goods and services offered, without having to wait for the stipulated credit period. Through this solution […]
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The FIFA World Cup 2018 start in six days. If you are football fanatic like me then you’re definitely looking forward to watching your favorite team play and winning in Russia. You have so many options to watch the entire World Cup action including streaming or watching it on your local tv channel. Safaricom, however, […]
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Tanda, a Kenyan platform designed to make it easier to run a shop by allowing shop owners order and manage their inventory has launched after a four-month pilot with 200 kiosks spread across Kayole, Kawangware and Kariobangi. With an undisclosed seed round from White Rhino Ventures, Tanda is lau7nching out of beta after the four-month […]
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Fintech may have a more profound impact on financial services in Africa than in Europe or the US. this is according to the more than international fintech pioneers who gathered at the Radisson Blu Gautrain, Johannesburg for the Finnovation South Africa 2018 summit. The fintech pioneers who included African digital pioneers, investors, policymakers, entrepreneurs and […]
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Regulation in the Blockchain and crypto space is inevitable and coming very soon. To enable this, Capital Markets Authority is setting up a sandbox and with it comes a sandbox policy. The Fintech Sandbox Policy aims to regulate how financial startups and innovators bring their products to the Kenyan market and is expected to be […]
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Pan Africa bank Ecobank has been named best retail bank in Africa at a ceremony held in Busan South Korea. The bank won the awards after impressing judges with the strides it has made to leverage digital financial services and an enhanced service model, to be the retail bank of choice. Ecobank Mobile App, which […]
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Just recently, Safaricom introduced a new data bundle which was actually some good news for people who spend most of their time online like me. Dubbed Tunukiwa Internet, the offer is probably the best thing to ever happen to mobile data users especially those that are always on the move. Tunukiwa Internet offers you different packages […]
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E-commerce platform Jumia has partnered with various fresh produce suppliers in Nairobi to launch an online grocery store on its website. Dubbed ‘Jumia Fresh’ the new category announced yesterday will see customers shop for fresh vegetables, fruits and meat from Jumia and expect a delivery of up to four hours. “This is our way of […]
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