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Safaricom’s Mali Unit Trust Scheme Sees Impressive Growth Amid Licensing Wait
Assets under the management of Safaricom's Mali unit trust scheme have jumped to KSh 2.3 billion in the first half of 2024. This is...
Over Half of Jumia Kenya’s Enterprises Are Female-Owned, UNCTAD Highlights E-Commerce’s Role
Over half of all enterprises listed on Jumia, Kenya's leading e-commerce platform, are owned by female founders puts into light the key role of...
Bolt Increases Ride Charges Amid Driver Protests
The ride-hailing firm Bolt increased its ride prices, including the minimum charge, a week after Uber moved in the same direction. This move follows...
Uber Kenya Increases Fare Amidst Driver Protests: What Passengers Need to Know
Uber Kenya has announced an increase of 10% in all its ride charges, setting a minimum fare price, following months of protests by irate...
Safaricom Introduces Fee for Frequent Use of Reverse Call Service
Safaricom has introduced an update regarding its reverse call service, which it explained that a customer will now be charged if they request the...
Glovo Launches Relief Fund to Support Couriers Affected by Floods in Kenya
Glovo has embarked on a countrywide initiative to help couriers whose livelihoods were destroyed in the recent floods in parts of Kenya. It has...
AI Adoption and Data Privacy: The Dilemma for Tech Manufacturers
Artificial intelligence is the future of technology and is putting device manufacturers in a very tight corner. As much as AI brings many conveniences...
Nairobi Ride-Hailing Dispute: Customers Frustrated Over Drivers Charging Above App-Calculated Fares
Recent complaints from customers using ride hailing apps reveal refusal to accept drivers demanding 1.5 times above fares calculated by apps. This comes after...
Uber’s Electric Motorbike Option in Nairobi Records 94% Growth in Trips Amid Sustainability Push
Within the past year, electric motorbike initiative has yielded great success for Uber Kenya, with the number of trips across the city of Nairobi...
Samsung Launches Galaxy Fold 6 and Flip 6 in Kenya Alongside New Experience Store
Samsung Electronics has finally launched the much-anticipated Galaxy Fold 6 and Galaxy Flip 6 in Kenya. Launching was concurrent with the opening of a...
BasiGo Secures $10 Million Loan to Boost Electric Bus Production in Kenya
BasiGo, one of the leading manufacturers of electric buses in Kenya, has received a loan of $10 million from the United States International Development...
Hewatele Breaks Ground on East Africa’s First Modern Liquid Oxygen Plant
Hewatele has launched the construction of East Africa's first modern liquid oxygen manufacturing plant within Tatu Industrial Park. Increasing medical-grade liquid oxygen demand in...
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KRA Cuts Fringe Benefits Tax to 13% as CBK Lowers Lending Rates to Stimulate Economic Growth
KRA has reduced the tax rate for employee welfare benefits, including fringe benefits and deemed interest rates, in line with the recent CBK rate...
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New ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo Pledges to Drive Kenya’s Digital Transformation
The new Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and The Digital Economy, William Kabogo has outlined his plans to drive Kenya’s digital transformation. He has...
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Infinix Zero Flip Review: Redefining Affordable Foldables
The Infinix Zero Flip is a game changer in the foldable phone market, a flagship alternative to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip at a...