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Kenya Railways Introduces Night Train Service

Kenya Railways Introduces SGR Night Train Service

Kenya Railways has introduced night train service after curfew rules exemption which will see trains arrive in Mombasa and Nairobi at 3 am. In a statement released by the Corporation after a Multi-Agency briefing on Re-opening of Schools, it said they have provided an additional Inter-county train in the evening between Mombasa and Nairobi.   […]
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TSC to promote 15,000 teachers

TSC set to Promote 15,000 Teachers

At least 15,266 senior teachers are set for promotions after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) invited applications from qualified candidates to fill vacancies. TSC Chief Executive Officer Nancy Macharia announced vacancies for deputy principals, senior lecturers, senior masters, curriculum support officers, headteachers and deputy headteachers. The promotions, according to an advertisement by the TSC, are […]
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Renewable Energy Consortium proposes win-win amendments to VAT clauses

Renewable Energy Consortium decry tax clauses on solar products

As the National Assembly is expected to give the final nod to the desired tax reversals on Finance Act 2020 today,  a consortium of renewable energy organisations in Kenya is seeking a win-win solution. This, the consortium says will be beneficial for the Kenyan government and the rural lower-income population who will be heavily affected […]
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IEBC announces 400 posts for BBI clerks, paid Kes 1200 daily

IEBC announces 400 posts for BBI clerks, paid Kes 1200 daily

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has called for applications for the posts of signature verification clerks for the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) verification process. In a notice sent on Saturday, IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati said they will need 400 temporary staff for the verification process who would be paid Ksh 1,200 per day […]
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Huawei Watch Fit finally goes for sale in Kenya, retails at KES 11,999

Huawei Watch Fit finally goes on sale in Kenya, retails at KES 11,999

The Huawei Watch Fit has on Tuesday officially gone on sale in Huawei stores across the country retailing at KES 11,999. The hybrid smartwatch features an optical heart-rate monitor with TruSeen 4.0 hear rate sensor technology. This is alongside a 6-axis IMU sensor, a built-in GPS, a 1.64″ AMOLED HD screen.   Huawei’s proprietary TruSeen™ […]
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vivo v20 set to launch in Kenya - features 44MP Eye Autofocus Camera

vivo v20 set to launch in Kenya – features 44MP Eye Autofocus Camera

Global Smartphone brand vivo has announced plans to unveil its latest premium photography-focused device vivo V20 in Kenya under the V-Series. The device which will be branded under the slogan ”Be the Focus” will seek to offer extraordinary photography and videography solutions and bring the best moment of truth to users by capturing creative portraits and imaginative […]
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Xoom - PayPal service officially launches in Kenya

Xoom – PayPal service officially launches in Kenya

Xoom, PayPal’s money transfer service has announced that the company’s customers in the US, UK, Canada and Europe can now send secure and convenient money transfers directly to mobile wallets in key markets across Africa including Kenya. The new service expands the company’s offering to send money to mobile wallets in  Burundi, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, […]
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