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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
Ghost in the Machine: Appliances that Eat into Your Electric Bill
Vampire load can cost you up to 10% of your electric bill every month. So how do you plan to vanquish this demon?
The 8 Most Expensive Houses in the World
These are the top 8 most expensive homes in the world. What would it cost you to live in one of them?
Local Shareholders Spend Over KES 32 million on Athi River
COUNTER WATCH Athi River Mining – True to the prediction, locals took up shares in this company. The stock traded at KES 219, up by KES 9 from yesterday’s closing price. The amount traded was even more shocking as it stood at 150,000. Total amount that transacted was KES…
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