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Who Stands To Benefit from Lower Termination Rates

The recent move by the telecommunications regulator, CCK to lower the termination rate from KES 2.21 per minute to KES 1.44 is aimed at encouraging competition among the mobile operators which would subsequently result in lower calling rates. The termination rate is the amount…
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CFC Stanbic 2011 Results

3%, the increase in CfC Stanbic Holdings' net profits in 2011
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Why Safaricom is against Lower Termination Rates

The recent move by the telecommunications regulator to lower the termination rate from KES 2.21 per minute to KES 1.44 is aimed at encouraging competition among the mobile operators which will subsequently result in lower calling rates. The termination rate is the amount of money an…
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Banking Sector Grows Through Turbulent Times

The Kenyan banking sector has been growing despite the turbulent economic times the country has experienced in the recent past. The sector posted good results for the year ended December 2011. This is evidenced by the impressive profit before tax of Ksh.89.3 billion (USD1.08 billion) for the year ended December…
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Airtel to Maintain Tariffs After CCK Slashes Rates

Mobile operater Airtel Kenya will not be lowering the price after the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) cuts down the mobile termination rates (MTR) in July. Mobile termination rates  is the amount of money an operator pays rivals if its subscribers call another network. The rates…
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What Dating Teaches Us About Investing

Smart people don’t just make lemonade out of the ever flowing life’s lemons. They make money out of dates, especially those that have gone bad. If you are the kind of a person who tries as much as possible to squeeze lessons out of whatever life throws at you, then…
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What to Consider Before Moving to a New Neighbourhood

There are dozens of things to consider when looking for a new home. Everyone has their ideal house in mind, whether it is a specious kitchen or huge living room. As exciting as such features might be, finding the right neighbourhood can make the difference between a good…
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Off-Net Calling Rates to Drop

The Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK) is waiting for its board to lower the termination rate from the current KES 2.21 to KES 1.44 per minute. The new rates which are to take effect in July 2012 and will see off-net calling rates reduce. The “termination…
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Forex Trail – May 4 2012

Below is a comparison of the movements of the Kenya shilling against the major world currencies and the currencies of our neighbouring countries over the last trading sessions, Wednesday 2nd May and Thursday 3rd May 2012: Currency US Dollars Sterling Pounds Euro SA Rand KES/USHS KES/TSHS KES/RWF Date 02/05/2012 83.2903…
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Stocks Watch 4 May 2012

The Nairobi Securities Exchange yesterday had 36.22 million shares trading with a turnover of KES 628 million. The NSE 20 share index was up 44.05 points (1.24%) to close at 3,585 points from the previous trading session’s 3,541.07 points. The NSE all-share index was up 0.87 points to close…
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NSE Investment Challenge 2012

The NSE Investment Challenge is here!
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Monetary Policy Stance to Remain at 18%

Central Bank Rate to remain at 18% Interest on loans to remain high.
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How Much You Can Borrow From Airtel Money Loan Service

Airtel Kenya and Faulu Kenya yesterday announced a partnership that would see Airtel Money customers’ access short term loans on their mobile phones via Airtel Money. Click here for more information. This service will enables users to access cash advances for emergencies…
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Closing Bell 3 May 2012

A summary of the day's activities at the Nairobi Securities Exchange; 24 million Safaricom shares were traded in the day.
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Drama at NHIF Over New Tariff Scheme

There was drama at National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) headquarters today as board chairman Dr. Richard Muga asked NHIF chief executive Richard Kerich and four other managers to step aside. Hours later, the chairman of NHIF board announced that Dr. Kerich and the four had been sacked…
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