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01/02/2021
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How to deposit money into your Credit Bank Account via MPesa

You can easily send money from Mpesa to your Credit Bank account using Mpesa Paybill number 777100 and your bank account number. Below is a guideline on how to send money from Mpesa to Credit Bank account. Go to your phone’s M-Pesa menu. Select Lipa na M-Pesa Choose Pay Bill Select Business number and enter […]

Jumia launches pick-up stations, entrepreneurs to earn up to Ksh 100,000

Jumia has launched a new program to empower local businesses by boosting their revenue and providing better services to consumers. The program by the e-ccomerce giant has been launched in Mt.Kenya region which will also see Jumia customers benefit from reduced delivery fee. Entrepreneurs will earn between up to Ksh 100,000 per month by becoming […]

Ukheshe, KCB Bank in Deal to Boost East African Payment Services

Ukheshe, South African fintech startup has introduced a new Bank Identification Number (BIN) deal with Kenya-based lender KCB Bank Kenya. The new deal will see KCB sponsor Ukheshe’s Bank Identification Number (BIN) number, which will allow the startup to immediately issue both physical and virtual cards across East Africa where KCB has an extensive footprint. […]

Google Unveils $10M Grant to Kenya for Post Covid-19 Recovery

American tech giant Google has announced a 10 million US dollar package to support Kenya’s post Covid-19 recovery efforts. The announcement was made Wednesday evening by Google’s Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai during a virtual meeting with President Uhuru Kenyatta on the sidelines of a public discussion on digital transformation in Africa organised by the […]

Why IT and Computer Science Degrees are a Good Choice to be Studied Online

Many students in Africa have been faced with overwhelming challenges in accessing high-quality higher education. Traditionally, degrees have been accessible only on-campus and have been too expensive for less privileged students in Africa, especially from the sub-Saharan region. However, this norm has changed. Thanks to modern e-learning technology, world-class universities worldwide can offer online degree […]

27/01/2021
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Showmax introduces new 3 for 1 deal offer for subscribers

Showmax has introduced a new offer dubbed 3 for 1 deal which will see customers pay for a one-month subscription and receive an additional two months. The new offer running from January 21 until March 31 will be available across all packages including Showmax, Showmax Mobile, Showmax Pro and Showmax Pro Mobile. Showmax Pro subscribers have […]

27/01/2021
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KNEC to hire 286,000 officers for KCSE & KCPE Exams

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced plans to hire 286,000 officers to supervise KCPE and KCSE examinations in March 2021. According to the body, the hiring exercise is expected to be completed by end of February which will see around 286,901 field officers including supervisors and invigilators expected to be contracted for the 2020 national […]

Safaricom launches Electronic receipts MPesa Bill Manager for businesses

Safaricom has announced the launch of an MPesa Bill Management service for MPesa customers offering electronic receipts. The new service provides MPesa customers with a single point where they can view all their bills, receive reminders and automate payment of bills. The innovation targets schools, landlords, utilities and other businesses with repeat payments, offering a […]

26/01/2021
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IEBC meets BBI target verifies 1.14 million signatures

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that it has verified 1.14 million BBI signatures. This confirms that the commission has reached its target in a bid to take the BBI Bill to the 47 county assemblies. The 1,140,845 registered voters are out of the 4.2 million signatures collected by the BBI team […]

Carrefour Introduces New Mobile App for Online Shopping

Carrefour Kenya has launched a new mobile app to enhance its online shopping experience for Kenyan customers. The new app dubbed MAF Carrefour app offers more than 8,000 items including groceries, fresh food and light household products, the app also features a ‘build your shopping list’ function, as well as a ‘, frequently purchased’ tab […]