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Study finds 79 percent of Kenyans are shopping more online since the pandemic...

According to a consumer study done by Mastercard, about 79 percent of Kenyans are now shopping online compared to pre-pandemic era. The statistics represents an impressive four out of five of Kenyan...

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Safaricom adds Forward Travelers matatu’s to its cashless fare collection...

Commuters plying Nairobi city using Forward Travelers Matatu’s will now pay for their fares through Lipa na Mpesa facility, after the Sacco partnered with Safaricom. MPESA fare collection facility will...

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Mastercard, UNICAF partner to offer learners in Africa 75 percent online...

Mastercard and UNICAF have forged a partnership that will see cardholders in several African countries benefit from 75 percent scholarships on internationally recognized degree programs. UNICAF is...

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Digital lenders now restrict loan facilities to Kenyans with good repayment...

After the Central Bank of Kenya issued directives restricting unregulated digital mobile lenders from forwarding names of defaulters to credit reference bureaus, the sector has embarked on issued...

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Safaricom home fiber customers receive speed upgrade, here are the new...

Safaricom has increased home fiber internet speeds on its existing customers at the same rate as before. Customers on the low tier bronze package that used to get 5mbs will now have 8mbps for the same...

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Kenya Power is set to install solar panels in private houses and office blocks

In a rather surprising but expected move, Kenya’s sole distributor of electricity – the Kenya power is set to enter the solar market. The parastatal which has enjoyed monopoly in the sector for years...

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Safaricom’s fair usage policy caps internet speeds for its home fibre customers

Just a few days after we lauded Safaricom for being considerate in more than doubling internet speeds for its home fibre customers, the telco’s fixed home data business is yet again in the news, but...

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Kenya government, Stanbic and Microsoft partner to equip Kenyan businesses...

The Kenyan government alongside Stanbic Kenya Foundation and Microsoft have partnered to equip Kenyan businesses with digital skills needed to fill the gap within the market. The initiative is expected...

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Kenyans still determined to spend on their loved ones despite pandemic,...

Rallying-up to the love month, a report by Mastercard indicates that Kenyans are still determined to fancy their loved ones with gifts despite the pandemic. A report detailed in Mastercard love index...

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Safaricom rated the best network to make calls and data access by umlaut

Kenya’s largest mobile service provider – Safaricom has been ranked as the best network to make calls and access data in the country. The telco outpaced Airtel and Telkom to become the best network for...

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NAS Servair, Jumia Food ink a deal to deliver food in Nairobi at KS 200...

E-commerce operator Jumia and Airline in-flight caterer NAS Servair has signed a deal that will see Nairobians get food deliveries at KS 200. The in-flight caterer launched a new business segment that...

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Lack of CRB access has dipped digital lender’s monthly loans by half

Once vibrant digital lenders market segment is now facing uncertain future especially after they were denied access to credit reference bureaus. The move consequently meant they could not forward...

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Safaricom to learn on its Ethiopia license application by May this year

Official reports indicate that Safaricom will now know on its Ethiopia entry bid by May this year, this comes after some contradicting reports from the telco’s Chairman Michael Joseph and head of...

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New Telkom Kenya subscribers to receive 1.5GB data; here is how to get the offer

Telkom Kenya is looking to entice new customers to join its network with an interesting welcome offer of data bundles and affordable call rates. The new offer will be available to any Kenyan joining...

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New Telkom revised T-Kash transaction charges for 2021, Ksh 100 and below to...

Telkom Kenya has revised T-Kash transaction charges that are expected to become effective on 5th March 2021. The new tariffs follow a pandemic period that saw most of cashless transactions below Ksh...

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Ride hailing app – Bolt bets on electric cars with addition on its fleet

Just days after the likes of KPLC and KenGen announced plans to build electric car charging points in various places here in Kenya, taxi hailing app – Bolt has now announced plans to introduce electric...

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Telkom Kenya revamps Mzito bundles with more data and reduced voice minutes

When it comes to data bundles, Telkom Kenya has had some of the best offers in the industry thus far, the telco has further revamped its Mzito bundles in what it calls as built with customer needs in...

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Covid-19 fees waiver on cashless transaction cost KCB Bank 2.2 billion on MPESA

Subsidies unveiled by the government last year to cushion Kenyans from the effects of the corona virus have already started showing their impact on businesses in the financial sector. As a way to...

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Huawei mobile Kenya unveils a number of discounts on products and accessories...

Huawei Mobile Kenya has unveiled a number of discounts on its products in the country during the easter holiday. Customers are slated to receive up to 50 percent off on a number of products within the...

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Taxi hailing app – Uber and Uber Eats now available for users in Nakuru Kenya

Following successful launch in Major Kenyan towns; Mombasa and Nairobi, Uber has now officially started offering its services to residents of Nakuru town. The online taxi provider will avail both its...

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