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Outsmarting GOtv New Rates

GOtv yesterday, 7 September 2012, announced a 29 percent reduction in the price of its decoders, lowering the price to KES 2,199 from KES 3,102. If one pays KES 3,999 they will get a GOtv decoder plus 3 months subscription to GOtv channel bouquet. However, is…
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GOtv Lowers Price of Decoders Further

GOtv has slashed the price of its decoders by 29 per cent; bring down the price to KES 2,199 from KES 3,102. This comes after a recent price reduction on GOtv decoders and a reduction in GOtv monthly subscription rate on 17 August 2012,…
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A Budgeting System that Just Might Work for You

Sticking to a budget can be one of the most difficult tusks to implement. Cashless transactions are gaining popularity and the tendency to over-spend has become a norm for many, with or without a budget. There’s one budgeting system that might just work for you. I’m…
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International Oil Prices on the Rise

Following a significant drop in international oil price in June 2012 that resulted in the recently witnessed drop in local fuel prices international oil prices are back to a steady rise. As at the beginning of July 2012 international oil prices have been on a steady…
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Pre-paid Electricity Meters Going National

Kenya Power yesterday, 5 September 2012, launched the second phase of the pre-paid system that will see pre-paid meters installed to customers countrywide, with the company planning to connect 520,000 customers to the new system by June 2013. The pre-paid systems, launched in 2009 as a…
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5 Years Later, The Bonga Points Story

Five years down the line, more amendments have been made to the Bonga Points program. In addition to redeeming your points for phones, you can redeem add some cash and get a phone. What's the story behind Bonga points? Take a look.
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What’s In Your Electricity Bill: Government Charges and Third Party Levies

Kenyans are more worried about the cost of power than anything else. We show exactly what is in your power bill and why sometimes it comes up a lot higher, or lower, than expected.
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What's in Your Electricity Bill: Kenya Power Charges

A recent study has shown that the cost of electricity currently at the forefront of the list when it comes to the worries of Kenyans. Why is this such a worry? A quick look into just what goes into your power bill, part two comes tomorrow.
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How Much Should You Spend On Internet?

Finding that ideal data bundle size that suits your lifestyle and will take you through the month can be a bit of hustle. You might buy excess bundles, at a high price, which will expire after their validity period resulting in a loss on your side. Below is…
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Solar Water Heating;What You Should Know

It is a requirement that households or premises with Hot Water usage exceeding a capacity of 100 Litre’s per day MUST install solar water heating systems. What does this entail exactly?
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