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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 […]

27/01/2021
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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 […]

Free money transfer service Taptap Send launches in Kenya

Venture-backed startup, Taptap Send which allows immigrants to send money home to emerging markets instantly has launched in Kenya. Taptap Send’s app-based solution which is also live Ghana, Madagascar, Senegal, Mali, Zambia, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Cameroon and Bangladesh allow users to send money at no fee. The new service will allow users to send money […]

22/01/2021
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Artificial Intelligence, News, Technology
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Kenya Health Ministry deploy Robots in fight against Covid-19

Ministry of Health on Friday introduced three anti-epidemic robots which will assist in the fight against Covid-19. The three robots, donated at a cost of Ksh36 million by the United Nations Development Program, will minimize contact between doctors and patients further minimizing the risk of infections. The robots will be installed at Mbagathi Hospital, Kenyatta National […]

Kenya’s digital journey: Where are we now, and where are we going?

By Tonny Tugee Kenya’s ICT sector has seen a 10.8% average annual growth since 2016, making it one of the fastest-growing tech environments on the continent. This success can be largely attributed to various innovations in our digital space, with the ICT sector on track to creating 250,000 jobs and contributing up to 8% of GDP by the end […]

21/01/2021
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IEBC publishes BBI signatures online for scrutiny

Kenya’s electoral body, The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has Thursday published the verified BBI signatures. The published signatures will be alongside the names of people who signed, their counties, constituency and polling stations allowing voters to verify their details and have not been used without their consent. Interim Verified List of BBI Supporters […]

20/01/2021
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How To, News
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Government to release Huduma Namba – How to get it

The government has announced that it will soon release huduma numba giving details on how Kenyans will get it. In a tweet update, it said that mass printing of Huduma Namba cards is already underway and individuals who registered will soon receive an SMS confirmation indicating when and where to collect them. UPDATE: Mass […]