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Telkom Kenya, Airtel given greenlight to restart merger

The High Court has cleared Telkom Kenya and Airtel to renew their planned merger which the court had previously revoked. This is after it received a letter from the anti-graft agency questioning the sale of Telkom’s properties during the privatization period. In his judgement, High Court Judge Jairus Ngaa said that the move by the […]

NSE moves to a new network powered by Safaricom

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) announced that it has transitioned to a new broker connectivity solution with Safaricom as the technology partner. The state of the art Software-Defined Wide Area Network commonly referred to as SD-WAN, replaces the pure Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) network that has been in use since 2011. SD-WAN is a virtual […]

10/02/2021
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Business, News
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You can now purchase Yamaha motorbikes from as low as Kes.15,000 a month

Commercial and leisure riders can now purchase Yamaha motorbikes from as low as 15,000 a month in a new asset finance deal. The new deal by Toyota Kenya and Rafiki Microfinance Bank will see customers purchase its Yamaha motorbikes at flexible terms. Rafiki Microfinance will offer up to 80% financing, payable within 24 months for […]

09/02/2021
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News, Telco
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CA, telcos launch interactive portal for safer online environment

Communications Authority of Kenya has partnered with local telco providers to launch an interactive portal to create a safer online environment for children. The micro-site, developed in collaboration with Safaricom, Airtel, Telkom Kenya, Jamii Telecommunication Ltd and the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA), will provide online safety tips for children and guardians. “It also […]

Safaricom Home fibre users to enjoy double internet speeds with new rates

Safaricom has permanently adjusted the bandwidth for its Home Fibre customers, extending the offer given last year when the Covid-19 pandemic started. This means that Home Fibre customers will get about double the bandwidth they have paid for, while Diamond Package customers will get more than double the speed at 250 per cent. Under the […]

08/02/2021
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Corporate, Telco
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Telkom launches Valentine’s smartphones sales promo

Telkom Kenya has partnered with phone vendors to offer mobile phones at accessible price points as the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. The new mobile phones targeting the rural and urban youth customers come bundled with data offers to complement their access to the Internet and their mobile lifestyles. With affordable unlimited calling, texting and data […]

05/02/2021
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How To, IOT
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How to Save Your Site Content from Plagiarism Penalty

Plagiarism is using another person’s work or ideas as your own without crediting them properly. Writing plagiarized content on your website can cause multiple consequences including copyrights claims. It can also lead your site to Google omitted results. Currently, writing copied content is very common and it will hurt your SEO as well. So, always […]

How to Utilize Video Editing for Your Business

There are many ways to learn how to use video editing to your benefit. If you want to make money with video, you can find many resources online that will teach you how to produce and edit your own video. Use Videos to Attract Customers Many people want to know how to use video editing […]

04/02/2021
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News
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Huduma Namba cards distribution has begun in Nairobi

The government has announced that Huduma Namba cards are ready and are being distributed in Nairobi where residents are being alerted via SMS. According to the ministry of Interior, the first batch has been dispatched to huduma centres across the Nairobi Metropolitan Area and its 17 sub-county offices. Individuals will be able to collect their […]

Huawei Y7a now available in Kenya for pre-order

Huawei Mobile Kenya has announced the launch of Huawei Y7a retailing at Ksh. 22,999 in Huawei retail stores across the country. The new device is the second mid-range smartphone to come with super-fast charging after the Huawei Y9a released last year. With every pre-order, consumers will get a free Bluetooth headset worth Ksh.2,499 and 1 […]