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Before You Rush for That Salary Advance

A salary advance can come in handy during those unforeseen expenses that may end up putting a strain on you finances, or can help you seize those once in a life time opportunity. Though, before you rush for that salary advance, what should you consider?
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Our Projected Fuel Prices

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is today, expected to announce reviewed fuel prices for the period starting 15 January 2013 to 14 February 2013. Here’s what you should expect to see happening. As posted by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, the Free On…
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COFEK Wants Analogue Switch Off Done in October

You might still have sufficient time to prepare for the digital migration. The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) now wants the deadline for switching analogue TV broadcasting to digital signals, pushed to October 31 this year.
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8 Things You Should Know This Morning

1. It’s No Rocket Science for Crooks to Steal From Your bank Account That often takes a few days, during which your personal data will be handed over from one person to another. The net result is that with too many hands, and a…
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Why You Shouldn't Trust Mobile Money Promotions

Think about the people you see in the newspapers holding those cheques. Some of them look like they actually need the money. Have you heard what they usually plan to do with their winnings? Some of them say that they will use the money to pay off debts (bank loans, school fees, rent, et cetera) while others plan on buying land and housing or creating a better life for their families. Do you?
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Exactly What The MP's Want

So again, they are back. MPs eventually hacked into ensuring that the Executive pays them KES 9.3 million gratuity each.
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Kenya Airways Reduces Carrying Capacity for Flights To India

Kenya Airways (KQ) has reduced its carrying capacity for flights to India.
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8 Things you Should Know This Morning

1. Kenyan MPs Vote Themselves Huge Bonuses Kenyan lawmakers have voted to give themselves send-off bonuses of nearly $110,000 each – a payment that would take an average Kenyan worker more than 60 years to earn. 2. Google Creates Link For Tracking Polls Debate Google Kenya…
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A Guide to Buying Second Hand Clothing in Nairobi

Gikomba market off Landhies road is another such place, but it’s a bit off town. You can catch Number 7 matatus to the place off Luthuli Avenue though. I hear the best time to visit the place is the morning, when traders are unpacking new arrivals. You may want to avoid visiting the place if it has rained in the last few days, or do so with a pair of gumboots due to the sludge.
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CBK Lowers Key Lending Rate to 9.5%

The Central Bank has lowered its base lending rate to 9.5% from 11% with statistics showing dwindling inflation rates currently at 3.20%
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Nairobi Java House to Open Shop in Homa Bay

Nairobi Java House, the country’s finest hand-roasted coffee supplier has announced that it will be opening up a branch in Homa Bay.
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CIC Shareholders Advised To Exercise Caution

CIC Insurance Group has today made a public announcement on its plan to acquire property for development purposes. The property is to be acquired by CIC General Insurance Limited and CIC Life Assurance Limited, both wholly owned subsidiaries of CIC Insurance Group in Isinya, Kajiado. Total acreage of these…
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Budgeting in January; A Good Idea

But this shouldn't be the case if we can sit down and plan through out the year, in such a way that we have money assigned for various functions like holidays. A budget should aid through this. It's sole purpose is to give you a firm grip on your finances.
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