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Projected Pump Prices for October

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is over this weekend expected to announce reviewed fuel pump prices for the period starting 15 October, 2012 to 14 October, 2012. Based on the observed upward trend in international oil prices and weakening of the Shilling over the month of August, we…
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Orange Kenya Unveils Credit Airtime Top up Service

Orange Kenya has unveiled a new service dubbed PEWA which allows Orange Kenya prepaid subscribers to purchase airtime on credit then pay later. PEWA is currently available to subscribers who have less than KES 5 airtime on their phones and they can borrow airtime worth KES…
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International Oil Prices Rise, Shilling Weakens, What Next For Fuel Prices?

Latest statistics from Abu Dhabi National Oil Company show a 3.4 percent rise in international crude oil prices. The Free On Board (FOB) price of Murban crude oil lifted in September 2012 was posted at USD 115.40 per barrel from 111.65 per barrel in August 2012.
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StarTimes Media Arrives in Kakamega

With the digital migration fast gaining momentum, StarTimes Media Kenya, through its Facebook page has announced its official arrival in Kakamega. Residents of Western Province and its environs can now enjoy high quality digital broadcasting from StarTimes. A starTimes decoder retails at KES 2,999…
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September's Take on Your Pocket

If figures from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) are anything to go by September should have been a horrible month financially when compared to August. September recorded a rise in the Consumer Price Indices (CPI) which was posted at 131.51 from 131.89…
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Which Telecommunication Operator Best Suits You

There are four competing mobile telephone operators in Kenya, Airtel, Orange, Yu and Safaricom. So how do you chose which one’s best for you? First you should review your call pattern and data usage to establish what are the important criteria for your needs. Factors such as network…
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Your End of Month Shopping: Nakumatt VS Uchumis’ Price Cuts

Nakumatt and Uchumi have unveiled their end of month price cut offer on some of their goods. We have compared the prices of some of the related items to give you a picture of where you will get the best deals. Check out our price comparison below:…
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Counterfeit Phones, the Details

The CCK have put their foot down, counterfeit phones will be put off on 30th September, no matter what. Where has this come from? Why are they putting off phones? We take a look at counterfeit phones in Kenya, and their story.
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StarTimes to Roll out its Signal in Malindi

With the digital migration fast gaining momentum, StarTimes Media Kenya, through its Facebook page, has announced plans of rolling out its signal in Malindi by the end of September 2012. In addition to Malindi, the signal will cover Watamu, Tramonto a manbrui, and Mangrova.
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Genuine Phones in the Market That Cost Less than KES 1,000

Are you in a rush to beat Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) 4 days deadline to switch off all counterfeit phones or just searching for a phone that will cost you less than KES 1,000? We have compiled a list of different phones in the Kenyan market that cost no…
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