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Committee Recommends Suspension of SHIF Rollout Due to Digital Platform Issues
The Ministry of Health's transition committee has advised deferring the implementation of the new SHIF, which is expected to become operational on July 1,...
Mobile Money Subscriptions Rebound After Scrapping of Airtel Transfer Code
The mobile money landscape in Kenya has seen a massive rebound in subscriber numbers after Airtel removed the restrictive transfer code. This innovation had...
Safaricom and Pezesha Introduce ‘Mkopo Wa Pochi’ to Lend Small Businesses
Overview
Over 600,000 users of 'Pochi La Biashara' payment service can now access small loans at a flat one-off access fee of 2.76 percent of...
Kenya’s Push for Locally Assembled Smartphones Sees Over 390,000 Devices Sold Since October
The country is witnessing a state of digital transformation, largely powered by locally assembled smartphones, with 390,000 devices sold since the October last year,...
Kenya’s First Lady Unveils 83rd Digital Hub at Butere Girls High School
Rachel Ruto, Kenya's First Lady, joined Butere Girls High School in Kakamega County to launch the 83rd Digital Hub of the year. The event...
Kenya Power Rolls Out Major Update Campaign for Prepaid Meter System
Kenya Power has embarked on an elaborate exercise of updating prepaid meter systems of all its 7.4 million customers. It is done to maintain...
Management 101: The Importance of Ensuring Workplace Morale Remains Strong
A productive and successful business doesn't run itself. While sound strategies and robust processes are vital, it's a company's employees that truly drive results....
Opera Software Ordered to Unblock Local Betting Firm Odibets
Multinational technology company Opera Software Ireland Limited has been directed by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) to unblock Odibets, a local betting firm,...
Airtel Kenya Launches Unlimited Home Broadband 5G Data Plans
Revolutionizing Connectivity for Homes and Businesses
Airtel Kenya has launched its Unlimited Home Broadband 5G Data Packages that fit the diversifying needs for both home...
Government Phases Out Fuel-Injected Motorcycles for Chiefs in Favor of Electric Models
Background and Context
The Kenyan government is phasing out more than 13,000 fuel-injected motorcycles from its administrative chiefs and their assistants in a bid to...
Bomet County Introduces Online System to Streamline Drug Stock Management
In a great move to make healthcare service delivery more efficient, the County Government of Bomet has launched a Web-based innovative system that will...
NCBA’s Bold Green Initiatives: Celebrating World Environment Day with Tree Planting and Electric Vehicles
World Environment Day is the United Nations-recognized event that falls on June 5, aimed at creating consciousness and encouraging action towards protecting the environment....
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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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Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Series: Unveiling Features, Pricing, and Exclusive Offers in Kenya
Xiaomi has launched the highly anticipated Redmi Note 14 series in Kenya with new features and improved durability across all models. Building on the...
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Series: Unveiling Features, Pricing, and Exclusive Offers in Kenya
Xiaomi has launched the highly anticipated Redmi Note 14 series in Kenya with new features and improved durability across all models. Building on the...