Order Your StarTimes Decoder Online
With the deadline to the Nairobi analogue signal switch off fast approaching, StarTimes Media now gives customers an opportunity to purchase StarTimes decoder for KES 1,999 from StarTimes new online shop here. Once an order has been placed, the decoder will be delivered free of charge…
Financing For Start-ups: Early Stage Financing
“Africa is the only developing region in the world where the growth rate is expected to rise this year. Internet usage has grown more this year in Africa than on any other continent……in short, Africa is on its way. ” – Hillary Clinton on DEMO Africa…
Holiday Time: Borrowing Vs Saving
Saving for a holiday takes time but stands to give the individual better options in the time after the holiday.
8 Things You Should Know This Morning
1. Kibaki Appointed To Petition National Land Commisioners The Land Sector Non-State Actors lobby group has petitioned President Mwai Kibaki to urgently appoint the National Land Commission. The group’s Executive Officer Odenda Lumumba said the land commission should be in place not later than Wednesday, which…
Ghost in the Machine: Appliances that Eat into Your Electric Bill
Vampire load can cost you up to 10% of your electric bill every month. So how do you plan to vanquish this demon?
The 8 Most Expensive Houses in the World
These are the top 8 most expensive homes in the world. What would it cost you to live in one of them?
Local Shareholders Spend Over KES 32 million on Athi River
COUNTER WATCH Athi River Mining – True to the prediction, locals took up shares in this company. The stock traded at KES 219, up by KES 9 from yesterday’s closing price. The amount traded was even more shocking as it stood at 150,000. Total amount that transacted was KES…
Why Stockbrokers are worse than Diagnosed Psychopaths
“Personally, I've been dreaming of this moment for three years. I go to bed every night and I dream of another recession.” - Money Markets Analyst, Alessio Rastani on the Global Economic Crisis. Find out why Stockbrokers, Forex Traders and Equity Analysts are stark raving mad.
Cofek Attempts to Block December 31 Analogue Switch Off
The recent government announcement that it would switch off all analogue television broadcasts in Nairobi by 31st December 2012, does not sit well with Cofek. The Consumer Federation of Kenya (Cofek) has warned that it will move to court if the date is not postponed. Cofek…
Will Mobile Money Make Kenya a 'Cashless' Economy?
Analysts say that the cost of conducting cashless transactions should be lowered by about 33% in Kenya to encourage more people to take up the option.
The CMC Soap Opera: Season Finale
The CMC Soap Opera comes to a close with this dramatic season finale. Contracts were lost, chapters were closed and trading, is still suspended.
Why Watch Real Estate When You Can Watch Cement makers?
Kenya’s real estate has seen more action than a movie set. According to the HASS consult quarter three report, property prices jumped due to tumbling mortgage rates, among other reasons. Overall sales prices rose by 5.1% with apartment sales figures increasing by 3.6% and that of stand-alone houses…
Insanely Expensive Stuff: The Smart Fridge, We All Need One
Samsung has been known to go smart on everything. From its high end smart phones that let you remotely control your computer and smart TV, to the digitally smart camera that automatically, wirelessly uploads your photos online. If you think that’s where all this “smart” business ends, you…
8 Things You Should Know This Morning
1. Kenyans with ID Waiting Cards Can Register as Voters Once the president assents to the Election Act (Amendment) Bill 2012, Kenyans with ID waiting cards will be able to register as voters. The waiting cards however will only be used in registration but not…
1
