Safaricom out to link 2,000 more homes with fibre optic cable Safaricom is seeking to connect 2,000 more homes to its fibre optic network by the end of the year in a bid to reduce reliance on voice business as a profit driver. Jamii Telecom’s Jamii…

EABL up for earnings boost from bottling unit disposal Beer maker East African Breweries Limited’s (EABL) earnings this year are set to get a major boost following conclusion of the sale of its glass bottle manufacturing subsidiary. The brewer Thursday announced that the sale of Central…

CA moves to hire market dominance consultant The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has begun the process of hiring an international firm that will examine Kenya’s telecommunication and broadcasting sectors for market dominance and anti-competitive behaviour. The CA says in Expression of Interest tender documents seen…

Safaricom scraps night bundles, extends expiry dates Safaricom has unveiled new data plans, responding to a public outcry that revolved around the validity periods of bundles especially those accumulated for use during off-peak hours. The telecommunications firm on Friday morning revised its three plans – daily,…

Barclays win over KRA saves banks hefty tax demand Barclays Kenya has won a protracted legal battle with the Kenya Revenue Authority, which was demanding tax payments on fees remitted to Visa, Mastercard and American Express for electronic money transfer services […] NSE…