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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 […]

Paxful partners with Sauti Sol to grow crypto reach

Paxful has announced a partnership with music band Sauti Sol, in a bid to create more awareness around Paxful and the crypto industry in East Africa. The agreement will see the company be featured in Sauti Sol’s upcoming video for their song ‘My Everything’ with multi-grammy award winner India Arie, from their latest album Midnight […]

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 […]

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

15/12/2020
By Editorial Desk
Business, Corporate, Gadget Review, Tech News, Technology

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™ […]

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 […]

SportPesa given greenlight by High Court to continue without Interruptions

Big win for Sportpesa users after the High Court barred the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) from interfering with the company’s business and operations. The new development comes after SportPesa moved to court last week seeking to overturn the decision by BCLB barring the betting firm from using the name ‘SportPesa’ as well as […]

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, […]

Customers to win Kshs 2.5 million in prizes in Tecno’s Christmas promo

TECNO is set to reward buyers of its Spark5 Pro or Camon 16s customers with Kshs 2.5 million in prizes in Tecno’s Christmas promo. Among the prizes to be given out to buyers are 3,000 bus tickets and 1,000 shopping vouchers for anyone buying Spark5 Pro or CAMON 16s. There will also be 500 Special […]

03/12/2020
By Editorial Desk
Business, Gadget Review, Tech News, Technology

vivo Smartphone Unveils vivo Y12s Budget Phone

After unveiling the vivo Y20 recently, the global smartphone brand, vivo, has introduced a new budget smartphone, the vivo Y12s as an addition to the successful Y- series in Kenya. The vivo Y12s packs a slew of new features including a 5000mAh battery supporting 10W fast charging and 5W reverse charging, a 6.51-Inch Large Display and a Side-Mounted […]

03/12/2020
By Editorial Desk
App, Corporate, How To, Tech News, Technology

Betsafe betting platform officially launches in Kenya

Bet High Kenya Ltd. has announced the official launch of its online sports betting brand, Betsafe, with a commitment to Kenyan football, responsible gaming, and an exceptional sports betting experience. According to Alex Kobia, Acting Managing Director of BetHigh Ltd, the new brand operates in more than 20 countries and has also been working hard […]