State of The Kenyan Consumer: What's Your Plight?
Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) Nairobi in conjunction with Akiba Uhaki Foundation recently did a study on consumer protection in Kenya. They were trying to find out exactly what hits the Kenyan consumer hardest. Here's what they found out.
Biting the Hand that Treats You
Everyone is speaking about the Doctors strike. But what is really happening? Speaking at an open forum on Thursday evening, the doctors gave pesatalk some much needed answers.
A History of Banking: The NIC Story
Part 3 of the Series on NIC Bank. Having looked into the history of banking we now look at NIC, and how they have risen under the guidance of the Ndegwa family for the last couple of years.
Buy a Home Before the Prices Get Too High
With studio apartments in Nyali going for as little KES 7.1 million and 4 bedroom massionettes selling for KES 10.5 million off Mombasa Road, this may be the best time to buy a home, in a long time.
5 Years Later, The Bonga Points Story
Five years down the line, more amendments have been made to the Bonga Points program. In addition to redeeming your points for phones, you can redeem add some cash and get a phone. What's the story behind Bonga points? Take a look.
The Consequences of Lying For Cheaper Insurance
Some times it's as simple as checking no in the box where you should have checked yes. Other times it is slightly more complicated. Whichever way it is lying before you get your insurance could get you in serious danger. Here's what's in the fine print
What’s In Your Electricity Bill: Government Charges and Third Party Levies
Kenyans are more worried about the cost of power than anything else. We show exactly what is in your power bill and why sometimes it comes up a lot higher, or lower, than expected.
Affordable Retirement Plans, for Everyone
The NSSF Board of Trustees, along with the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE), have decided to push for a bill which will cater for the retirement needs of every single Kenyan over the age of 18 years.
Kenya Needs More Education Loan Providers
Kenya has seen a growing demand for tertiary education, with a steady rise in enrolment and an increase in private universities to 21 in 2008 from 3 in 1985. And it doesn't seem like the education loan providers are growing fast enough
What's in Your Electricity Bill: Kenya Power Charges
A recent study has shown that the cost of electricity currently at the forefront of the list when it comes to the worries of Kenyans. Why is this such a worry? A quick look into just what goes into your power bill, part two comes tomorrow.
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