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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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News
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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 […]

PesaLink appoints Gituku Kirika as CEO

Banking industry’s instant payment service PesaLink has announced the appointment of Gituku Kirika as Chief Executive Officer. Gituku takes over from Agnes Gathaiya. Over 6 million Kenyans have moved in excess of Ksh 200 billion across the 25 plus participating banks since PesaLink was launched by IPSL and KBA in 2017. Gituku has extensive banking and […]

Samsung Galaxy s21, Galaxy S21+ Series now in Kenya - Price & Specs

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+ Series now in Kenya – Price & Specs

Samsung has introduced Galaxy S21 priced at KES. 125,000 and Galaxy S21+ priced at KES. 106,000 as their latest flagship devices. Galaxy S21 is loaded with state-of-the-art innovations, it debuts a head-turning, iconic design, an epic pro-grade camera for users of any skill level and the most advanced processor ever in a Galaxy device. And […]

18/01/2021
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Gaming, News
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Mozzart Bet unveils Super Grand Jackpot of Ksh 200 Million winnings

Mozzart Bet has opened up the biggest jackpot in the country called Mozzart Super Grand Jackpot which will see winners bagging Ksh 200 Million winnings. The new jackpot will see Kenyans staking from as low as Ksh 50 and predict 20 correct scores on the matches and if lucky end up winning Ksh 200,000,000 on […]

Sendy, AfyaPoa partner to provide health insurance for its drivers

Sendy partners with Afyapoa to provide health insurance for its drivers

Logistics platform Sendy has announced that it will be providing health insurance for its drivers through Afyapoa health financing scheme. This makes it the first digital marketplace provider to extend health benefits cover to its driver-partners and their families. In a statement, the firm’s Chief Operations Officer Ambrose Nyangao says the partnership with Insurance For […]

15/01/2021
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Corporate, News
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MultiChoice Kenya unveils new offers for DStv and GOtv subscribers

DStv and GOtv customers are in for a New Year treat as MultiChoice Kenya has rolled out new unbeatable offers for its customers. According to the MultiChoice Kenya MD, Nancy Matimu, the start of a new year calls for many things as it is a great time to invest in children’s education and set new […]