She is an engineer by passion, not by training. Wangechi Kamau, CEO Classic Steel Engineering is not your typical company founder and owner… She is Layed back and at the…
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After championing for the implementation of day trading in equity securities as part of its strategic objective to enhance liquidity, the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) formally kicked off day trading…
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The private sector has in the recent past played a big role in providing “Affordable Housing” for Kenyans in various parts of the country. Real estate companies Finsco Africa and…
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Social media and mainstream media platforms went abuzz with claims that toxic Ceres Apple Juice recalled from markets are still retailing in shops and supermarkets. Following a statement by South…
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Jiji Africa, the largest online marketplace in Africa, has completed an extensive rebranding effort to align with accelerated company growth, development, and vision for the future. They aim to strengthen…
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MPESA Africa has proved to be the world’s leading mobile money service after achieving a major milestone of 50 million monthly active customers strengthening its position as Africa’s largest fintech….
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Real Estate continues to be a fast-growing industry in counties across Kenya. Each day, apartments, gated communities, retirement homes sprout with the aim of providing housing. Either through loans or…
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Nairobi County, a city with over 4.5 Million residents generates 3,000 tons of solid waste daily. Poor waste management, coupled with the rising urban pressure continues to increase risks of…
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Nairobi, was initially a Green city in the sun owing to its geographical location, built on an interesting mix of rainforest and savanna grasslands, with several rivers running through. Since…
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Kenyans will soon make a living from waste lying around in their houses and place of residence in an initiative dubbed ‘Taka Ni Mali’. But First… What comes to mind…
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Giant telco, Safaricom, and the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), the principal securities exchange in Kenya have announced a new partnership to enable Kenyans to invest in stocks using their accrued…
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M-Shwari, Kenya’s innovation that made life bearable for millions at the height of COVID-19 pandemic
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya that occurred between March and September 2020, several financial institutions and government agencies tried to implement measures meant to cushion Kenyans…
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Although cryptocurrency has been around since 2009, there are still many who have questions about it. The concept of cryptocurrency can seem foreign and intimidating, but only when you are…
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The Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) has announced the implementation of the risk-based insurance premium model for commercial banks which had been suspended last year due to the Covid-19 crisis. The model…
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Safaricom has launched M-PESA Super App for customers and M-PESA for Business App with very amazing features such as an “Offline Mode” that will enable customers to use the app…
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President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged the Ethiopian government to also consider opening up opportunities for mobile money services as part of the telecommunications liberalization process while assuring Ethiopians that Kenya’s…
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Despite the tough economic conditions occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic, Safaricom managed to record a flat growth in the financial year ended 31st March 2021. During this period, Safaricom enabled…
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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the resumption of charges for transactions above Ksh.100 effected through bank-specific (in-house) mobile money wallets that are closely linked to the Savings…
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M-PESA Foundation, in partnership with the Ministry of Education will distribute 3 months’ supply of sanitary towels to over 180,000 needy girls from across the country. The Foundation has committed…
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The Central Bank of Kenya recently announced that it will not extend the waiver of fees on mobile money transfers below Ksh. 1,000 and that it would end on 31st December 2020 following…
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A few years ago bitcoins made headlines globally when the cryptocurrency’s price spiked more than a thousand fold, and then it fell almost flat footed. The volatility of the cryptocurrency…
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The Central Bank of Kenya has announced that the waiver of fees on mobile money transfers below Ksh. 1,000 will end on 31st December 2020 following a consultation it held…
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The Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (BRANDKE) is developing a robust e-commerce platform that will link Kenyan exporters to buyers from across the world. This is part of the…
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Entersekt, a leader in device identity and omnichannel authentication, has announced a partnership with Cellulant, Africa’s leading financial technology company to deliver safer banking solutions. The partnership will further enhance…
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BPC’s automated fare collection service provider, O-CITY has announced its new initiative dubbed ‘Lipafare’ aimed at driving contactless payments across 10,000 matatu buses in Nairobi, Kenya. The O-CITY pilot, designed to…
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Mahambi is an online peer to peer thrift marketplace where Kenyans can open ‘digital shops’ in minutes and sell their clothing items from anywhere, anytime. Launched in Kenya on 5th September…
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Safaricom and e-commerce leader Jumia have partnered to reward customers shopping on Jumia with a 5% discount through the month of November. The discount will be available to all Jumia…
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HEVA, the East African creative economy catalyst fund, in collaboration with the traders of Uhuru Market, and Kenya’s National Government’s SMEs Advisory Unit, has unveiled an online e-commerce platform that…
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Tatu City and its petrolhead partners at SPOT Tracking and TNL welcomed more than 300 cars and hundreds of auto-enthusiasts to the first-ever Tatu City Car Bazaar. The largest car…
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Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) and Equity have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see MSE Associations under MSEA benefit from financial empowerment, advisory services and capacity…
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