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Is Mobile Banking Safe?

With growing campaigns for Kenyans to subscribe to mobile banking, one question rises, is mobile banking really safe? Cybercrime is fast becoming a global threat and a resent research by Serianu Limited, Getting Back to Security Basics, revealed that Kenya hasn’t been spared in the cyber crime phenomena.
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What probably happened To Your Lost Phone

One of the most painful experiences is losing your cell phone. All your contacts, important and sensitive information stored in your phone will probably be lost forever, never to be retrieved again. The guys at Symantec recently did a study to find what happens when a lost phone…
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The Robotic Boss

If you have a demanding and nagging boss, you will definitely be excited when he/she is away on holiday or business for a while. It is usually a cause for celebration, an opportunity to work peacefully without anyone pushing you about. Or is it? Microsoft is…
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Investing In Real Estate, How Do I Get Rich?

"Essentially, these three concepts have made more millionaires than any other type of venture in human history."
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Weekend Reading

Some articles to keep you company this weekend: 1. Future foods: What will we be eating in 20 years’ time? “Rising prices mean we are now starting to see the return of meat as a luxury. As a result we are looking for new ways to fill the…
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Tax Matters : I

So how do your dues get to Ceaser? Here’s a simple breakdown: Take note, Taxable Income=Gross Income less allowable deductions Your Gross Income=Basic salary+Allowances *Allowable deductions refer to all contribution towards a pension or a provident scheme. If Wanjiku’s Gross monthly income is…
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Kenya Re Braves the Storm

Kenya Reinsurance subscribers can remain confident that the company will provide quality services regardless of a few bumps along the road.  According to the company’s half-year results, Kenya Re spent KES 2.7 billion on operating costs, claims, benefits, commissions and other expenses. This is…
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Closing Bell – 10 August 2012

A summary of share activity at the NSE today
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Tree Farmers Fear Losing Out in Pole Business

Tree farmers are rather fearful that they might be in the long-term verge of losing out in the electricity poles business. This comes around a time when the Kenya Power company has embraced use of concrete electricity poles to replace wooden poles. Though the high production and…
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Council Calls for Free Livestock Vaccination

The Kenya Livestock Management Council (KLMC) has urged the government to provide free vaccination to pastoralist regions all over the country. This comes shortly after East Pokot District Commissioner, Amos Mariba complained of the spread of livestock diseases in the North Rift region.
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Kenya Re Earnings Grow Despite 40% Higher Claims

Kenya Re's profit before tax has increased 40% despite similar growth in claims paid out.
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Kenya Power Promises Low Power Bill

Kenya Power announces a possible reduction in power prices in the near future
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SupaGas Ramadhan Special Offer Prices

In line with the Ramadhan spirit, the National Oil Corporation of Kenya lowered the refill price of 13kg and 6kg cooking gas cylinder and also reduced the cost of purchasing a complete 6Kg cooking unit and 13kg complete package. The offer, dubbed Ramadhan Special Offer, started on July…
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Airtel Hand Set Offer of the Week, Samsung S3

Get the new Samsung S3 at KES 55,999 and micro SIM cards at KES 100 at Airtel Shops Image sourced from: i.dailymail.co.uk Features: * Quad Core Processor (Fastest Phone Processor) * High-Speed Downlink Packet Access  (HSDPA) internet * Android Ice Cream Sandwich * Brightest 4.8″ LCD * Smart…
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Pan-Africa Life to Help Investors Review Pension Plans

Pan Africa Life Assurance has announced that it will help its pension plan holders to review their investment policies. According to a company statement, the insurer will be holding its Annual General Meeting on the 30th of August 2012 to discuss options that pensioners will be able to…
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