We (PesaTalk) started publishing articles in March 2012 with the aim of simplifying the jargon that financial news is famed for.yes, we have lost our footing every once in a while but our readers have kept us going, and the viewership over the months has been on the rise.
Here is the list of the top 10 pieces that caught the most attention on pesatalk this year.
1. 2,900 Kenyans to Benefit from Temporary IEBC Jobs
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission announced job vacancies on 16 July for voter registration clerks. This required that 2 biometric voter registration (BVR) clerks be stationed in each of the 1450 county assembly wards across the 47 counties. All was done in preparation of the general elections in March 2013.
2. Be Warned of This ATM Theft Technique
Means of stealing in Kenya have evolved. Thieves have become better at larceny with some even engaging in cyber crime. Here’s one creative way thieves I Kenya have devised of getting your ATM and PIN without you suspecting anything. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
3. Finally, a House You Can Afford
In the recent past, Kenya has witnessed a growth spurt of housing estate developments, from Edenville, Edenville Two, Tatu City, Migaa, Sahara Ridge, One Red Hill, Kihingo Village, Fourways Junction, Vipingo Ridge, Konza, the “city of dreams,” to the hundreds of apartments mushrooming over the nation’s landscape. Kenyans are developing new homes in overdrive. But are they pocket friendly?
4. Safaricom Bonga Point Redemption Offer
This piece covered Safaricom’s Bonga points and money collaboration that would see Kenyans buy a smartphone for as little as KES 4,000. Most of these came inclusive of 200MB internet bundle and KES 500 airtime.
5. New MPESA Limits and Tariffs: Is MPESA More Expensive?
Much like the word “promulgation” was popular in the country in 2010, Safaricom’s money transfer service also is. As such, the information on the charges for various money brackets is crucial. PesaTalk put up the new table in March and got a number of responses.
6. Syokimau Commuter Train Schedule, Fare and Parking Charges
The long awaited launch of the first phase of Nairobi Commuter Rail Transport occurred just over a month ago. President Kibaki launched on 13 November, 2012. This station boasts of modern amenities, ample and secure parking, Wi-Fi, restaurants and a scheduled train service. Quoted in this article was the fees and train program. It gathered over 4,700 views within the month.
7. What Does Your MP Actually Get Paid? A Detailed Breakdown
How much, exactly, do Members of Parliament in Kenya earn? Under the current laws, the pay for MPs and other legislative positions is set by the National Assembly Remuneration Act, which is one of the shortest Acts in the Laws of Kenya. This act was introduced into parliament in 1975 by Mwai Kibaki when he was the Minister for Finance. Adjustments in MPs pay are usually made as amendments to this act.
8. Outsmarting MPESA’s New Rates
If you are a registered user of the service, the question of transfer costs has undoubtedly crossed your mind. Safaricom will charge for both sending the money and withdrawing from their agent. The readers grievance was evident from the comments to the question posed in the article Is MPESA More Expensive. Here’s a table we put together then on how to outsmart the service provider’s fees.
9. NHIF Updated List of Accredited Clinics
A heated scandal and public outcry drew a lot of attention to NHIF. Upon cancellation of in-patient and out-patient services provided to civil servants and members of the disciplined forces by Clinix and Meridian Hospital, NHIF Caretaker Board released a revised list of hospitals on 20th June. Its members can choose from for outpatient medical services.
10. GOtv Subscribers Get More Channels
GOtv subscribers enjoyed up to 40 channels after the provider revised upwards its monthly subscription fee. The increase resulted from numerous complaints from its subscribers who demanded for more channels. They unveiled another channel bouquet this month (December) dubbed GOtv plus but only in Nairobi. Among the channels are MTV Base and SuperSport Blitz.
Catch you in 2013, yes?