M-PESA 1 TAP – a faster way to pay via MPESA using a card, sticker or wristband
Safaricom introduces M-PESA 1 TAP – a service that’s expected to make it even easier to make payments using the LIPA NA MPESA service. According to Safaricom’s own description, the M-PESA 1 TAP service...
View ArticleSchneider Electric and the Salesian Don Bosco Foundation inaugurate the...
Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, in partnership with the Salesian Don Bosco Foundation in Kenya today inaugurated the new electrical lab at the Don Bosco...
View ArticleUBER’s statement on driver-partner protest that occured in Nairobi
Nairobians witnessed very intense demonstrations that caused lots of traffic snarl-ups in many places within the county. The demos involved UBER-partner drivers alongside other local taxi hailing...
View ArticlePambazuka National Lottery Suspends Operations in Kenya in wake of higher...
Pambazuka National Lottery has today suspended its business operations in Kenya. This has been occasioned by the current taxation regime. Prior to January, 2018, operations have been based on a 55%...
View ArticleOLX Closes Shop in two Major African Markets, Kenya and Nigeria – Sites...
Ever wondered how olx makes it’s money if at all everything is free? Well as it turns out, you might have not been alone. Once a one stop for anyone who wanted anything from anyone in Kenya is finally...
View ArticleHow to Use Mpesa Xpress to make Purchases on Google Play Store
A thought of google play mostly resonates with android phone users; it is by far the biggest competitor to Apples app store and serves millions of users on a daily basis. Some of the visitors are of...
View ArticleNational Hospital Insurance Fund New Requirement to add your Spouse on the Cover
Kenyans covered under the National Hospital Insurance Fund scheme will now be required to present proof of marriage before including them on their cover. This new requirement is intended to cap...
View ArticleSafaricom Changes name to Comply with Section 53 of the Companies Act 2015
Formerly Safaricom Limited, has changed it’s name to Safaricom PLC to comply with regulations effective from 31st January 2018. According to Kenyan laws under companies act, section 53 states that a...
View ArticleRiziki Cover from Equity Bank and Britam is FREE to certain Equitel...
Mobile based insurance cover is currently touted as the next big thing in mobile banking industry – at least here in Kenya, and savvy organisations ranging from Banks and Mobile service providers are...
View ArticleHow to Enroll and Use Barclays Bank Timiza Mobile Banking Service
Barclays bank has rolled out it’s own version of mobile banking service – Timiza to rival sector’s leading providers – Mshwari and KCB – Mpesa. The service is intended to provide instant credit to...
View ArticleHow to Request a Taxify Boda in Nairobi Kenya
Requesting a taxi in Kenya has become easier by just tapping on a mobile app and waiting for your ride to arrive, it’s the same concept used by Uber, Taxify and Little from Safaricom. However, while...
View ArticleHow to send/Receive Money Using PayPal Mobile Money Service with M-PESA.
Kenyans who often use paypal services either in getting paid or purchasing stuff online will now get their money to their mpesa accounts hassle-free. Previously, the service was only available through...
View ArticleEmergency Rescue for Kenyan Taxify Drivers and Passengers in Distress
Ever been suspicious of your taxi driver for whatever reason or as a taxi driver, you’ve drove some weird passengers, or in most unfortunate instance been a victim of hijacking? Well, Kenyan taxi...
View ArticleSanlam Insurance Policy holders to get authentic medicine and wellness...
Ever been a victim of counterfeit health products? Well if you are a policy holder from sanlam, rest easy – the insurance agency has partnered with a credible e-health platform; MYDAWA to ensure...
View ArticleHow to Request Loan and get Approved from Okash app
and just how easy it is to be a Mobile loan apps have grown almost threefold here in Kenya, exerting some pressure on traditional USSD based service providers such as Mshwari and KCB-Mpesa. With the...
View Article“Tunza Mama” a new Web based application to Aid expectant Mothers access Pre...
Over the years, access to modern internet ready smart devices has had a tremendous growth here in Kenya with major industry players improvising on ways to make use of this advancement. We’ve seen Kenya...
View ArticleComparison of Daily Gigabyte Bundle Offers from Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom...
A cut throat competition as some would call it, our local data consumption appetite has made local mobile operators to invent very attractive offers to outshine each other. On a level playing field,...
View ArticleCo-operative Bank Customers can now Send and Receive Remittances from Abroad...
Co-operative bank customers here in Kenya will now enjoy remittance services via Xpress Money – one of the leading and trusted money transfer brands in the world. The partnership between the two...
View ArticleFace Recognition Security System now supported on OKash loans
OKash users will now have an additional form of authentication (face recognition) while requesting for a loan rather than the usual methods they’ve been using. OKash, is a micro-lending app developed...
View ArticleSafeBoda – a Motorbike hailing service based in Uganda now Available in...
SafeBoda, previously only available to users in Uganda, has now officially arrived in Nairobi with an aim to attract customers in need of safer bodaboda rides in the city. Though informal, bodaboda...
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