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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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The Hole

Were you one of those who did a Luhya celebratory dance when the new Constitution was promulgated? Did you clink beer bottles and feel in your heart of hearts that it was “a new dawn” and all of Kenya’s problems were now a thing of the past? Well there's a hole there. A gaping one in fact.
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Why do Interest Rates Change?

Interest rates seem to be fluctuating quite regularly. The only question left is why? It seems to be a simple issue of supply and demand, but it can't be that simple; can it?
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Centum Raises 3.2 Billion in Largest Private Bond Placement

Publicly listed investment firm Centum Investments has raised 3.2 billion shillings through a private 5-year bond issue which is the largest such private issue in the history of Kenya’s Capital Markets. A private bond issue or placement means that Centum sought the funds from a small group…
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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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Pay for Your Parking, by Card

The days of having to stop to wait for your KAPS ticket may be coming to an end sooner than you think. Sarit Centre is working in conjunction with software developers and managers of the public car parks (currently KAPS Ltd) to introduce a pre-paid parking card.
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Stocks We Are Watching Today

The shares we will be closely monitoring at the stock market today
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KRA Hopeful to Hit Target Despite a Sub Par Growth

Revenue data for the first two months of the current financial year shows that the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) may be lagging behind in realizing its annual target of achieving a 23% growth for the whole financial year. KRA has set a target of collecting KES 870.5 billion in taxes this year,  over…
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8 Things You Should Know this Morning

1. E Pill Sales Soar Rising sales of emergency contraceptives commonly known as “morning-after pills” is worrying experts, following growing abuse by Kenya’s sexually active youth. E-pills are used to prevent pregnancy within 120 hours of intercourse and are available over the counter, with trade reportedly booming in…
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Experience Events: Have An Experience Bank Account

I assure you, it’s not a banking product, but it ought to be. Experience by definition is “Practical contact with and observation of facts or events”. Experience needs money. Maybe we should have a bank account purely for that purpose.
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The Stock Market Today

The NSE 20 Share Index today gained 8.56 points to 3,950.97 points from yesterday’s 3,942.41 points while the All Share Index gained 0.14 points to 86.43 points from 86.29 points previously. Image source:”FILE” HIGHEST VOLUMES Safaricom shares were today the…
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Planning Ahead: House Insurance

Property insurance is not as simple as it sounds. There are a number of factors involved long before anyone can apply for a policy. So what are these figures and facts, and where should you best insure?
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The Hidden Costs Of Technology

Whether buying a new computer, smart phone, tablet or laptop, we’re all exposed to technology in one way or another. We run to buy the “in thing” because it will keep us ahead of our peers. What we don’t know is that we’re buying medical check-ups and lifetime diseases. That…
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Postbank is now Chase Bank Agent

Chase Bank Kenya has announced that it will be using Postbank branches countrywide as its agents beginning today. In a statement on the official Chase Bank facebook page, the bank said Postbank will from today act as its agent providing clients…
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