GOtv, the latest entrant in the Kenya pay TV market, recently revived its rates, increasing the monthly subscription fees and lowering installation fees. The monthly subscription fees increased by KES 135, from KES 585 to KES 720, this coming amidst numerous complaints from GOtv subscribers. The installation fees…

Source: chasebankkenya.co.ke Chase Bank, a privately-owned winner of the Special Award for Product Innovation, 2nd Runner up- Best Bank in Product Innovation, 3rd Runner up- Best Bank in SME at the 2011 Annual Banking Awards has announced its results for the year 2011. The company has reported a gain…

Ecobank in the last four months has rolled out a series of innovative products all aimed at diversifying its services and response to customer needs. These include the Retail Internet Banking, Salary Advance Account  and the launch of the Visa Chip cards. In the…

Ecobank has officially opened a new branch in Nairobi. The New Ecobank Karen branch, the bank’s 24th in the country and 10th in Nairobi was officially opened by Finance Minister and Ndia MP Njeru Githae. The Tobank, which was first introduced in Kenya in…

Safaricom to have the fastest mobile broadband speed

You can now know your DStv account balance or the prevailing forex exchange rate through the comfort of your mobile phone. To check your balance, send an SMS beginning with the word “Bal” (space) “smartcard number” to the number 3788 For the prevailing exchange rate send an SMS…

It  has been the fear of many that traditional old-age security systems are crumbling. There has not been a properly defined way to secure the later years of Kenyans especially the self employed who did not have a channel that could save up to their retirement. However Savings and Credit…

Let's face it, it's not easy to save. With the pressure of life pulling at every single shilling you earn, every single moment it becomes difficult to set aside money for later use. However, saving is crucial; its the starting point for anyone who wants to achieve their financial goals. Here are five ways to trick yourself into saving more.

yuCash, the mobile money service of yuMobile, has entered into an agreement with Cooperative Bank that will enable its subscribers transfer money to any Cooperative Bank account through their registered yuCash lines. The partnership is expected to extend convenience for individuals and small businesses who rely…

I was sitting on the garden benches in campus one afternoon with a friend having a lazy chat, the assignment rebellion type. I needed airtime to make a call but as it were I was feeling lazy. “I need airtime, but I cannot go to the shop.” “Credit ya how…