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KQ Msafiri Visa Credit Card, What it offers

The Msafiri Visa Card which earns travelers air miles when they spend money also comes with free travel insurance of up to KES 4.8 million annually.
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My Money in My 20’s: Self-employment is too Complicated

Self-employment may seem complicated; dealing with taxes, payrolls, legal issues, insurance, marketing, and handling clients can prove to be quite the headache. But does it always have to be so hard? Don’t let the initial learning phase get you down.
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Annual Custom Taxes Expected to Drop by KES 16.5 Billion

Kenya’s annual custom tax collection is expected to drop by KES 16.5 billion ($193.8 million) . This will come about if tariffs on European products are removed under a proposed economic pact. South Centre, an international policy institution, has said that the direct revenue loss would outstrip the KES 10.4 billion ($121.8 million) that Kenya would realise from increased trade with Europe.
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Cofek Moves to Court to Stop December 31st Analogue Switch Off Deadline

Consumer Federation of Kenya (Cofek) has filed a case under certificate of urgency seeking orders to prevent the government from effecting the December 31st deadline to switch off analogue signal in Nairobi and its environs. Respondents to the petition include Information and Communications minister, Attorney General…
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8 Things You Should Know This Morning

1. Only Half of 18 Million Voters Registered As Deadline Looms Only about half of Kenya’s eligible voters have registered to take part in next year’s watershed elections, with just eight days left for the electorate to enlist themselves. Figures released by the Independent Electoral…
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Coast Bus Marks 55 Years

If you frequently travel to and from Mombasa, you’ve probably used Coast Bus at one time or the other. This year Coast Bus celebrates its 55th anniversary having served Kenya before independence to date. Founded in 1957, Coast Bus is said to have ferried over 40 million passengers…
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Trips to Rwanda Soon to Be Visa-Free

Rwanda has made a bold move to abolish its tourist Visa rule for every single African country. The move is part of an initiative that could eliminate tax levys for trade across various parts of the continent.
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Kenya targets 100% Internet penetration by 2017

Kenya projects to have 100% internet projections by 2017 up from the current 28%, banking on access mainly from mobile phones.
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Naivas to Open Its 24th Branch This Friday

Having officially opened its 23rd shop in Ngong Town, Naivas Supermarket will officially open its 24th shop along Ngong Road this coming Friday, 14th December 2012. The new branch will be located at The Greenhouse, Ngong Road, next to Adams bus stage. Unveiling of the Ngong…
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Order Your StarTimes Decoder Online

With the deadline to the Nairobi analogue signal switch off fast approaching, StarTimes Media now gives customers an opportunity to purchase StarTimes decoder for KES 1,999 from StarTimes new online shop here. Once an order has been placed, the decoder will be delivered free of charge…
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Financing For Start-ups: Early Stage Financing

“Africa is the only developing region in the world where the growth rate is expected to rise this year. Internet usage has  grown more this year in Africa than on any other continent……in short, Africa is on its way. ” – Hillary Clinton on DEMO Africa…
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Holiday Time: Borrowing Vs Saving

Saving for a holiday takes time but stands to give the individual better options in the time after the holiday.
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8 Things You Should Know This Morning

1. Kibaki Appointed To Petition National Land Commisioners The Land Sector Non-State Actors lobby group has petitioned President Mwai Kibaki to urgently appoint the National Land Commission. The group’s Executive Officer Odenda Lumumba said the land commission should be in place not later than Wednesday, which…
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