Interswitch Group has launched Quickteller Business to facilitate payments and manage transactions from anywhere in the world. The new service is a comprehensive corporate solution focused on empowering businesses of all sizes through a simple integrated platform. Quickteller Business will broaden payment management capabilities to businesses and merchants of all sizes. It will also allow […]
Bitcoin has soared above $51,000 level as the growing acceptance of Bitcoin continue to draw in mainstream investors. As the cryptocurrency surges to all-time high huge investors are hoarding it, supporting bitcoin’s rising valuation. Bitcoin now stands as the world’s biggest cryptocurrency after several firms started accepting the coin as payment among them Elon Musk […]
Mastercard has partnered with MTN to enable millions of consumers in 16 countries across Africa to make global e-commerce payments safely and securely. Through a Mastercard virtual payment solution linked to MTN MoMo (Mobile Money) wallets, consumers and merchants can engage with brands and businesses abroad through digital commerce, extending their reach to an international […]
Safaricom has been ranked by umlaut as having the best network for data and calls across the country, for the fourth year in a row. This follows “Drive Tests” carried out by umlaut across different locations assessing the different mobile networks for call and data performance. umlaut found Safaricom to be the only mobile operator […]
StarTimes has announced a price reduction to its recorder of up to 33 per cent targeting new subscribers to retail at kes. 999 from kes 1,499. The StarTimes Pay Television terrestrial Digital Box will now be retailing at KSH. 999 from KSH. 1,499, while the satellite full kit that includes a dish, decoder, 10-metre cable […]
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and rapper Jay-Z have announced a new Bitcoin fund that will focus on the cryptocurrency’s development in India and Africa. The fund dubbed “₿trust” will be bootstrapped with 500 bitcoin valued at $24 million with a mission to make bitcoin the internet’s currency. JAY-Z/@S_C_ and I are giving 500 BTC to a new […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]