GOtv gives Birthday Discount
GOtv celebrates its first anniversary by reducing its monthly subscription and installation rates. A GOtv decorder now costs KES 4,899, down from KES 5,500, reflecting a KES 601 price reduction while the monthly subscription fee has also been reduced to KES 599 per month, down from KES 720 per month,…
No More Unregistered SMS Dating Schemes
The Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK) is coming to rescue mobile phone subscribers from being ripped off by unregistered SMS schemes. It has put unauthorized online gaming and unsolicited Short Message Service (SMS) on notice. This comes after the communication regulator’s attention was attracted by an increased number…
How NationHela Works
On Wednesday Nation Launched the NationaHela card, a new international money transfer card. But how does it work? After you buy the card, you will have to activate it by dialing *348# on your phone after which you should follow through the…
Sarova Unveils Real-time Feedback System
Tired of trying to call the manager whenever a waiter does you a disservice? Sarova unveils the new system for immediate feedback on service.
Why you shouldn't hire your watchman to fix your electric faults
We can moan and shout about the whole Kenya Power inefficiency issue. It still remains that the one thing you should never do is let your watchman fix your power meter.
Kenyan Traders Protest Presence of Chinese Hawkers
The Chinese, building roads, hotels, corporate leaders and hawking??
Stocks Watch
The shares we will be closely watching in today’s trading at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
Operators to be Fined for Poor Service
The Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK) is closing in on ensuring that Kenyans make informed choices in the mobile telecommunications market. Information Minister Samuael Poghisio said in parliament on 16th August 2012 that the ministry is planning to ammend the Kenya Information and Communications…
Kenya Power's Inconveniencing Convenience
By June, 2011, Kenya Power had installed these meters in about 123,000 houses, mostly in Nairobi. This means that 123,000 households were now in complete control of their power spending. Or at least that's what they thought.
What's Wrong with Express Kenya's Numbers?
Express Kenya’s recently released half-year financial results show a discrepancy in the pre-tax profit posted for the six month period to June this year, among other questionable figures. According to the financial results made available by the Nairobi Securities Exchange yesterday afternoon, the company has…
8 Things You Should Know This Morning
1. UK city goes rogue, opts for own currency As Britain loses faith in its banks and feels shockwaves from the euro crisis, one city is trying to keep local wealth in local pockets with the launch of its own currency. The Bristol pound — usable only…
Free Visas to Dubai
Kenyan flight passengers are set to benefit from a free Visa deal as Emirates moves to increase its passenger traffic within the region. The airliner is offering free visas for flights to and from Nairobi and Dubai. The deal applies to flight passengers from all classes regardless of…
Closing Bell – 16 August 2012
INDICES The NSE 20 Share Index today climbed 0.09 percent today to 3,804.54 points from 3,801.03 points yesterday while the All Share Index also edged up, climbing 0.53 percent to 83.60 points from 83.16 points yesterday. Source: FILE HIGHEST VOLUMES…
KRA Alters Collection Procedures as Deadline Arrives
Due to increased diversion and use of counterfeit cheques, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has changed its tax collection methods. Taxpayers paying more than KES 100, 000 and Less than KES 1 Million will be required to use the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) facility. Alternatively, taxpayers can…
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