GOtv celebrates its first anniversary by reducing its monthly subscription and installation rates. A GOtv decorder now costs KES 4,899, down from KES 5,500, reflecting a KES 601 price reduction while the monthly subscription fee has also been reduced to KES 599 per month, down from KES 720 per month,…

The Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK) is coming to rescue mobile phone subscribers from being ripped off by unregistered SMS schemes. It has put unauthorized online gaming and unsolicited Short Message Service (SMS) on notice. This comes after the communication regulator’s attention was attracted by an increased number…

Tired of trying to call the manager whenever a waiter does you a disservice? Sarova unveils the new system for immediate feedback on service.

The Chinese, building roads, hotels, corporate leaders and hawking??

The Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK) is closing in on ensuring that Kenyans make informed choices in the mobile telecommunications market. Information Minister Samuael Poghisio said in parliament on 16th August 2012 that the ministry is planning to ammend the   Kenya Information and Communications…

Express Kenya’s recently released half-year financial results show a discrepancy in the pre-tax profit posted for the six month period to June this year, among other questionable figures. According to the financial results made available by the Nairobi Securities Exchange yesterday afternoon, the company has…

  1. UK city goes rogue, opts for own currency  As Britain loses faith in its banks and feels shockwaves from the euro crisis, one city is trying to keep local wealth in local pockets with the launch of its own currency. The Bristol pound — usable only…

Banki Ya Maji, a new app, is being developed that will see you earn from reducing the volume of water you use daily. This service will entail an individual/household opening an account with Banki ya Maji (BYM) , principally via the internet providing the required details. Thereafter, BYM will…

You can now have that personalized registration plate after all. The Registrar of Motor vehicles will require you to replace worn out plates at a standard fee of KES 50,000 while acquiring a new one will cost you KES 100,000. The Transport Ministry has lifted the…

As African economies grow, the growth is trickling down and people have more disposable income. Their spending patterns are being dictated and shaped through media and other influences as Africa ‘opens up.’ The middle class are on the rise.