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How Raila convinced Uhuru to rename City Stadium after Joe Kadenge - The Standard
How Raila convinced Uhuru to rename City Stadium after Joe Kadenge The Standard
Nairobi's City Stadium will be renamed after the late Kenyan football icon Joe Kadenge.
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 06:04:00 GMT
When Kenya exported telecommunication equipment to USA, Europe - The Standard
When Kenya exported telecommunication equipment to USA, Europe The Standard
Before turning Orange and now to blue and yellow, Telkom Kenya was once part of a brand with a fabled history that saw Kenya export telecommunication ...
Fri, 12 Jul 2019 08:18:04 GMT
Google to Launch Balloon Internet System in Rural Kenya - Voice of America
Google to Launch Balloon Internet System in Rural Kenya Voice of America
A Google-backed project to bring internet connectivity to rural areas is set to launch its first *service* in Kenya. The system involves large air balloons carrying ...
Wed, 03 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Google internet balloon spinoff Loon still looking for its wings - Reuters
Google internet balloon spinoff Loon still looking for its wings Reuters
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google's bet on balloons to deliver cell *service* soon faces a crucial test amid doubts about the viability of the technology by some ...
Sun, 30 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Hockey: Butali Warriors, Strathmore crowned Nakuru Open champs - The Standard
Hockey: Butali Warriors, Strathmore crowned Nakuru Open champs The Standard
Butali Warriors and Strathmore University Scorpions are 2019 Nakuru Open champions. Also referred to as the Betty Tioni Memorial festival, the 8-aside hockey ...
Mon, 15 Jul 2019 21:10:00 GMT
Why is Kenya’s ICT Secretary Joe Mucheru playing dumb on who owns Telkom Kenya yet it is public knowledge? - Pulse Live Kenya
Why is Kenya’s ICT Secretary Joe Mucheru playing dumb on who owns Telkom Kenya yet it is public knowledge? Pulse Live Kenya
This is who owns Telkom Kenya that CS Mucheru doesn't want you to know.
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Girl Power: Meet the hijab-wearing wrestler nicknamed ‘Phoenix’ [Photos] - The Standard
Girl Power: Meet the hijab-wearing wrestler nicknamed ‘Phoenix’ [Photos] The Standard
A hijab-wearing, diminutive Malaysian wrestler known as "Phoenix" cuts an unusual figure in the ring, a female Muslim fighter taking on hulking opponents in a ...
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 08:42:00 GMT
Kenya must have an opposition, Jubilee MPs tells Muthaura - nation.co.ke
Kenya must have an opposition, Jubilee MPs tells Muthaura nation.co.ke
Led by the Senate's Deputy Speaker Kithure Kindiki (Tharaka-Nithi), they said Muthaura's proposal would take the country back to the era of single-party ...
Sun, 14 Jul 2019 17:15:38 GMT
Handshake is transforming politics in Kenya, President Kenyatta says - Capital FM Kenya
Handshake is transforming politics in Kenya, President Kenyatta says Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 22 - President Uhuru Kenyatta says his March 9, 2018 handshake with Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga will significant ...
Sat, 22 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
No decision yet on referendum, 8 reports pending: BBI team - Daily Nation
No decision yet on referendum, 8 reports pending: BBI team Daily Nation
The Building Bridges Initiative Taskforce announced on Monday that it was yet to compile its report and that a decision on a referendum had not been made.
Mon, 15 Jul 2019 14:05:01 GMT
CORRIDORS OF POWER - The Star, Kenya
CORRIDORS OF POWER The Star, Kenya
Will President Uhuru Kenyatta disband his cabinet? If not, how is he going to deal with the infighting and suspicions that have hit a crescendo and permeated ...
Wed, 26 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Global and local music streaming companies are slow to grow in Africa - The Africa Report
Global and local music streaming companies are slow to grow in Africa The Africa Report
Boomplay, Spotify, Deezer, Simfy, Waw Muzik and Mdundo... International and local music platforms are finally taking off with the support of operators who hope ...
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 13:56:48 GMT
Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore is dead - Capital FM Kenya
Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore is dead Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 1 – Safaricom Chief Executive Officer Bob Collymore is dead. The company's Board Chairperson Nicholas Nganga says Collymore, - Kenya ...
Mon, 01 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
What is the future of Kenya’s reform movement? - Daily Nation
What is the future of Kenya’s reform movement? Daily Nation
Reform civil society in the past contributed to other important initiatives in Kenya.
Sat, 13 Jul 2019 21:38:54 GMT
Five Cocktails Made by Kenya's Top Bartenders - Capital FM Kenya
Five Cocktails Made by Kenya's Top Bartenders Capital FM Kenya
Wednesday 19th June 2019, Diageo Kenya crowned Kenya's best bartender to represent the country in Glasgow and compete internationally with other A ...
Sat, 22 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Nasa principals battle Raila party for share of Sh4.1b - Standard Digital
Nasa principals battle Raila party for share of Sh4.1b Standard Digital
[Beverlyne Musili, Standard] A storm is brewing in the National Super Alliance (Nasa) over money given to parties by the Registrar of Political Parties. The *fresh* ...
Wed, 26 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Best holiday deals for July, from Kenya to Montenegro - The Independent
Best holiday deals for July, from Kenya to Montenegro The Independent
For all the talk of holidaying in your own country, it's still very tempting to explore somewhere different and more exotic. While July dates are filling up quickly, you ...
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
This man Tuju: Will he survive latest political storm? - The Star, Kenya
This man Tuju: Will he survive latest political storm? The Star, Kenya
Ruto's main worry is that Tuju is now working for Raila.
Tue, 16 Jul 2019 04:09:12 GMT
Orange Lutheran basketball star Makur Maker could be ineligible for coming season - OCRegister
Orange Lutheran basketball star Makur Maker could be ineligible for coming season OCRegister
Update: Maker confirmed ineligible. Makur Maker, a 6-foot-11 center who is among the top basketball prospects in the nation, might not be eligible this coming ...
Tue, 18 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Uhuru tells off Mt Kenya rebels, warns them not try his patience - nation.co.ke
Uhuru tells off Mt Kenya rebels, warns them not try his patience nation.co.ke
President Uhuru Kenyatta Sunday came out guns blazing against his critics in his Mt Kenya backyard, warning them that he was still the regional political kingpin ...
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Internet Balloons Getting Commercial Trial In Kenya - Technology Zimbabwe
Internet Balloons Getting Commercial Trial In Kenya Technology Zimbabwe
Last year, Alphabet (Google's parent company) partnered with Telkom Kenya in hopes of bringing internet delivering balloons to the Kenyan skies and the ...
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
William Dannemeyer, California archconservative, dies at 89 - Pulse Live Kenya
William Dannemeyer, California archconservative, dies at 89 Pulse Live Kenya
William Dannemeyer, an immensely popular former California congressman whose long and implacable opposition to liberal causes cemented Orange County's ...
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 08:50:38 GMT
AFCON 2019 semi-final fixtures set [Details] - Africanews English
AFCON 2019 semi-final fixtures set [Details] Africanews English
The African Cup of Nations, AFCON, the continent's biggest football showpiece is underway in Egypt. It kicked off on June 21 after a spectacular opening ...
Thu, 11 Jul 2019 22:45:00 GMT
Find out where Harambee stars home kit ranks in 2019 AFCON kit rankings - The Standard
Find out where Harambee stars home kit ranks in 2019 AFCON kit rankings The Standard
Most leagues in the world may be over but football never stops. In Africa, we have our own Africa Cup of Nations tournament that is ongoing in Egypt after the ...
Sat, 22 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
ODM says it will not share 4B political parties funds with other NASA affiliates - Tuko.co.ke
ODM says it will not share 4B political parties funds with other NASA affiliates Tuko.co.ke
Tuko.co.ke News ? A *fresh* row is brewing between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party and the other National Super Alliance coalition affiliate ...
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 12:15:52 GMT
Kenya: Despite Denials, ODM's Preference for Kenyatta Successor is Well Known - AllAfrica.com
Kenya: Despite Denials, ODM's Preference for Kenyatta Successor is Well Known AllAfrica.com
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) denied two of its leading lights asked President Kenyatta last weekend to name party leader Raila Odinga his ...
Sun, 23 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Coast governors ring fence region to slow Ruto forays - The Standard
Coast governors ring fence region to slow Ruto forays The Standard
[File, Standard] Strong-arm tactics employed by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to tame party dissidents, and superiority battles in Deputy President ...
Sun, 30 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands 2018/19 – Kenya’s Best Brands - Africa.com
Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands 2018/19 – Kenya’s Best Brands Africa.com
... * SAFARICOM IS THE MOST ADMIRED MADE IN KENYA BRAND * SAFARICOM IS THE MOST ADMIRED NSE LISTED BRAND * KCB IS THE MOST ...
Wed, 26 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Embrace and 'Inua Mama' women groups in battle for supremacy - Capital FM Kenya
Embrace and 'Inua Mama' women groups in battle for supremacy Capital FM Kenya
Public *Service*, Youth and Gender Affairs Chief Administrative Secretary Rachel Shebesh (L) is seen as the leading voice of the Embrace team with Kandara MP ...
Sun, 23 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
OPPO Reno, Reno 10x Specifications and Price in Kenya - Techweez
OPPO Reno, Reno 10x Specifications and Price in Kenya Techweez
OPPO Reno and Reno 10x zoom are OPPO's latest devices that pack a notch-less AMOLED screen plus a pop-up selfie camera in the design of a shark fin.
Mon, 01 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Orange is now Telkom - The Standard
Orange is now Telkom The Standard
Integrated telecommunication solutions provider Orange has rebranded to Telkom, 12 months after the exit of majority shareholder the Orange Group.
Tue, 06 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Telkom Kenya WiFi services, modem and charges - Tuko.co.ke
Telkom Kenya WiFi services, modem and charges Tuko.co.ke
Tuko.co.ke News ? ?TELKOM KENYA WIFI? *service* has been tailored to meet your internet needs. In a space, where competition has been concentrated on ...
Tue, 14 Aug 2018 09:23:54 GMT
Kenya’s Binyavanga Wainaina championed a creative, bold Africa - Quartz
Kenya’s Binyavanga Wainaina championed a creative, bold Africa Quartz
The last time I saw the Kenyan writer and thinker Binyavanga Wainaina was on an afternoon in mid-December 2017. There he was, in a street near my home ...
Thu, 23 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Telkom Kenya data bundles 2019 - TUKO.CO.KE
Telkom Kenya data bundles 2019 TUKO.CO.KE
Orange Kenya now called Telkom Kenya is a profound telecommunication company offering an array of services to large Kenyan corporations, Government, ...
Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:40:17 GMT
Telkom Hits 100K T-Kash Customers One Year After Launch - Techweez
Telkom Hits 100K T-Kash Customers One Year After Launch Techweez
The Communication Authority's Sector Statistics report for the second quarter of the FY 2018/2019 has been out for some time now. It includes several insights ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Kenya Moore Wears Curve-Hugging Orange Dress on Steve Harvey Show | Lookbook - Bravo
Kenya Moore Wears Curve-Hugging Orange Dress on Steve Harvey Show | Lookbook Bravo
Kenya Moore, drab? Never, not in your wildest dreams! The new mother just lit up our feed in what's quite possibly the boldest hue of reddish orange we've ever ...
Fri, 05 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Kenya court to rule if gay relations are criminal acts - PBS NewsHour
Kenya court to rule if gay relations are criminal acts PBS NewsHour
Friday's court ruling is expected to be a watershed moment for LGBT equality in Kenya, where people convicted of gay sex face up to 14 years in prison.
Thu, 23 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
ODM wants Sh1,000 note scrapped by Aug 1 to block sanitizing cash - Capital FM Kenya
ODM wants Sh1,000 note scrapped by Aug 1 to block sanitizing cash Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 4 - The Orange Democratic Movement Party (ODM) now wants the Central Bank of Kenya to reduce the phasing out period of the current ...
Tue, 04 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Orange Democratic Movement gives Huduma Namba thumbs up - Capital FM Kenya
Orange Democratic Movement gives Huduma Namba thumbs up Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 2 - The government's National Integrated Identity Management System (NIIMS) registration process better known 'Huduma Namba' has ...
Sat, 02 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
UPDATE 1-India's Bharti Airtel unit to merge with Telkom Kenya - Reuters
UPDATE 1-India's Bharti Airtel unit to merge with Telkom Kenya Reuters
India's Bharti Airtel said on Friday its unit Airtel Networks Kenya Ltd has agreed to merge with Telkom Kenya Ltd, the East African nation's smallest telecom ...
Fri, 08 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
USSD Codes: List of All Short Codes for Safaricom, Airtel Kenya and Telkom Kenya - Kenyans
USSD Codes: List of All Short Codes for Safaricom, Airtel Kenya and Telkom Kenya Kenyans
USSD codes have created a new and possibly better way for Kenyans to access services from mobile network operators. These menus can provide some of the ...
Tue, 16 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Telkom's Mwangi named Dec Personality - Capital Sports - Capital FM Kenya
Telkom's Mwangi named Dec Personality - Capital Sports Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 23 - Telkom women's hockey forward Jackline Mwangi was on Wednesday named the StarTimes Sports Personality of the Month for ...
Wed, 23 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Telkom Kenya drops the Orange brand - TeleGeography
Telkom Kenya drops the Orange brand TeleGeography
Kenya. Telkom Kenya, the fixed and mobile operator which was sold by Orange Group to private equity firm Helios Investment Partners in June 2016, has ...
Wed, 07 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Telkom targets youth segment with 4G Bomba for heavy data users - Capital FM Kenya
Telkom targets youth segment with 4G Bomba for heavy data users Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 6 - Telkom has launched 4G Bomba, a data offering targeted at the data-heavy youth segment, allowing ultra-fast speeds that match ...
Thu, 06 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel, Telkom in new Kenya dominance deal - Zimbabwe Independent
Airtel, Telkom in new Kenya dominance deal Zimbabwe Independent
Kenya's telecommunications market is bracing for a possible change of ownership between two telcos, which have been struggling to compete with Safaricom, ...
Fri, 25 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
ODM to soul search after Ugenya, Embakasi South loss: Junet - Capital FM Kenya
ODM to soul search after Ugenya, Embakasi South loss: Junet Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 6 – The Orange Democratic Movement will embark on a soul-searching exercise to identify the cause of its loss in the two by-elections ...
Sat, 06 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
From camel to cup: Camel milk froths hopes in drought-hit Kenya - Reuters
From camel to cup: Camel milk froths hopes in drought-hit Kenya Reuters
WAJIR, Kenya (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - As day breaks over the sandy stretch of Kenyan desert, Salah Abdinoor Issack finishes his dawn prayers and ...
Wed, 15 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Democracy Without Borders launched in Kenya with broad support - Democracy Without Borders
Democracy Without Borders launched in Kenya with broad support Democracy Without Borders
The establishment of a Kenyan chapter of Democracy Without Borders (DWB) was met with broad support at a launch event on 4 March 2019 in Nairobi.
Fri, 08 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Kenya’s Cherono wins men’s Boston Marathon in sprint to tape - PBS NewsHour
Kenya’s Cherono wins men’s Boston Marathon in sprint to tape PBS NewsHour
Lawrence Cherono outkicked Lelisa Desisa and passed him just steps away from the tape, winning the 123rd Boston Marathon in 2 hours, 7 minutes 57 ...
Mon, 15 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Dori humbled by ODM'S decision to shelve expulsion - Capital FM Kenya
Dori humbled by ODM'S decision to shelve expulsion Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 2 - Coast Parliamentary Group Chairperson and Msambweni MP Suleiman Dori has lauded his Orange Democratic Movement party for ...
Sat, 02 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Neighbors: Los Alamitos High School student creates nonprofit to fight child marriage in Kenya - Long Beach Press Telegram
Neighbors: Los Alamitos High School student creates nonprofit to fight child marriage in Kenya Long Beach Press Telegram
During a 2016 trip to Kenya, Los Alamitos High School senior Jessie Ridgeway was shocked to learn why some teenage girls drop out of school, leaving them ...
Wed, 23 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Kings Day celebrations in Nairobi - Capital FM Kenya
Kings Day celebrations in Nairobi Capital FM Kenya
27 April is a very special day in The Dutch calendar. It was on this day in 1967, that King Willem-Alexander, the King of the Netherlands, who ascended to A ...
Tue, 30 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
How Telkom Kenya is Innovating Around the Customer - Techweez
How Telkom Kenya is Innovating Around the Customer Techweez
Telkom Kenya's journey to a customer centric brand and the impact this has had on customer experience.
Sat, 06 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Raila fires back at Ruto: Sh7bn not pocket change - Capital FM Kenya
Raila fires back at Ruto: Sh7bn not pocket change Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 1 – Orange Democratic Movement party leader Raila Odinga has joined the debate surrounding the reported loss of Sh21 billion allocated ...
Fri, 01 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
ODM gives direct nominations to Embakasi South, Ugenya candidates - Capital FM Kenya
ODM gives direct nominations to Embakasi South, Ugenya candidates Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 21 - The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has given its candidates for the Embakasi South and Ugenya constituency ...
Mon, 21 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
DCI should grill Raila over gold scam role, leaders say - Capital FM Kenya
DCI should grill Raila over gold scam role, leaders say Capital FM Kenya
NAROK, Kenya, May 26 - A section of leaders have asked the Orange Democratic Movement party leader Raila Odinga to own up being part of the fake gold ...
Sun, 26 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Raila says Huduma Namba must have, faults court for making listing optional - Capital FM Kenya
Raila says Huduma Namba must have, faults court for making listing optional Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 2 - Orange Party leader Raila Odinga has lauded government's initiative to enlist all citizens on a digital platform dubbed Huduma - Kenya ...
Tue, 02 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Wajir West ODM candidate quits by-election, to back Jubilee's Kolosh - Capital FM Kenya
Wajir West ODM candidate quits by-election, to back Jubilee's Kolosh Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 9 - The Orange Democratic Movement parliamentary candidate for Wajir West by-election Mohamed Yusuf has withdrawn from the contest.
Tue, 09 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Telkom Kenya Expands and Optimizes 3G and 4G Coverage in Key Towns - Techweez
Telkom Kenya Expands and Optimizes 3G and 4G Coverage in Key Towns Techweez
To meet its promises to customers and future subscribers, Telkom Kenya has been expanding its turf in the local telephony space. The operator, which saw a key ...
Wed, 29 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Kenya Moore's Natural Hair Texture Without Relaxer, Chemicals | Lookbook - Bravo
Kenya Moore's Natural Hair Texture Without Relaxer, Chemicals | Lookbook Bravo
Usually when we see The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Kenya Moore, she's all glammed up. Case in point: Kenya rocking this bright, bold orange cocktail ...
Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Solar tracking bracelets protect nomadic Kenyan mothers and babies - Reuters
Solar tracking bracelets protect nomadic Kenyan mothers and babies Reuters
MOYALE, Kenya (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - As health workers approached a huge acacia tree that would provide shade for a makeshift clinic, more than ...
Thu, 02 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Photos: Raila Odinga Junior tours West Africa, meets Cameroon football legend Samuel Eto’o - The Standard
Photos: Raila Odinga Junior tours West Africa, meets Cameroon football legend Samuel Eto’o The Standard
Son of Orange Democratic Movement party leader Raila Odinga, Raila Junior has shared his tour of West Africa on social media. Junior was among the people ...
Thu, 23 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
4 Opposition MPs laud new notes, say will enhance purge on graft - Capital FM Kenya
4 Opposition MPs laud new notes, say will enhance purge on graft Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 4 - The debate on the introduction of the new generation bank notes continues to elicit mixed reactions among politicians even as - Kenya ...
Tue, 04 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Development Phase of Hilton Monrovia Kicks-off in Nairobi, Kenya - Front Page Africa
Development Phase of Hilton Monrovia Kicks-off in Nairobi, Kenya Front Page Africa
MONROVIA – There seems to be a big boost for the investment climate under the CDC-led Government as the construction of the multimillion five stars Hilton ...
Thu, 23 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
ODM Executive Council okays expulsion of MPs Jumwa, Dori - Capital FM Kenya
ODM Executive Council okays expulsion of MPs Jumwa, Dori Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 24 – The Orange Democratic Movement's (ODM) National Executive Council (NEC) has adopted a report by the disciplinary committee to ...
Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Fairtrade Fortnight: How the gift of coffee is empowering women in Kenya - The Independent
Fairtrade Fortnight: How the gift of coffee is empowering women in Kenya The Independent
This morning I watched the sky get lighter over London rooftops – you could hardly call it a sunrise – with a cup of my prized “Zawadi” coffee. It is speciality AA ...
Sat, 02 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Jubilee's Shaban terms Jumwa ODM expulsion affront to women - Capital FM Kenya
Jubilee's Shaban terms Jumwa ODM expulsion affront to women Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 3 – Taveta lawmaker Naomi Shaban has faulted a resolution by the Orange Democratic Movement's (ODM) Governing Council to expel ...
Sun, 03 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Kenya Telecoms Infrastructure, Operators, Regulations Statistics and Analyses 2019 - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire
Kenya Telecoms Infrastructure, Operators, Regulations Statistics and Analyses 2019 - ResearchAndMarkets.com Business Wire
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Kenya - Telecoms Infrastructure, Operators, Regulations - Statistics and Analyses" report has been added to ...
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Bring it on, DP allies dare ODM on Ruto impeachment - Capital FM Kenya
Bring it on, DP allies dare ODM on Ruto impeachment Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 26 - Members of Parliament allied to Deputy President William Ruto have told off Siaya Senator James Orengo and his party over his ...
Tue, 26 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Inside Telkom’s rebrand that targeted millennials - Business Daily
Inside Telkom’s rebrand that targeted millennials Business Daily
Telkom Kenya has reported an increase in its customer base by a million people in six months.
Sun, 25 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Designer Kenya Buchanan: Headed to New York Fashion Week with flair - Birmingham Times
Designer Kenya Buchanan: Headed to New York Fashion Week with flair Birmingham Times
Fashion designer Kenya Buchanan's creativity has no bounds. In high school, she once wore an orange shirt and carried around an orange for an event that day ...
Thu, 17 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Barno of Kenya, Merachi of Ethiopia win LA Marathon - Summit Daily News
Barno of Kenya, Merachi of Ethiopia win LA Marathon Summit Daily News
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — John Korir thought he was going to join his brother as a winner of the Los Angeles Marathon. But the Kenyan saw his chances of.
Mon, 25 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Bharti Airtel exploring acquisition of Telkom Kenya – report - Telecoms.com
Bharti Airtel exploring acquisition of Telkom Kenya – report Telecoms.com
Indian telco Bharti Airtel is reportedly in discussions to expand its presence in the Kenyan market through the acquisition of Telkom Kenya.
Mon, 14 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
ODM Council approves Jumwa's expulsion, pardons apologetic Dori - Capital FM Kenya
ODM Council approves Jumwa's expulsion, pardons apologetic Dori Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 1 - The Orange Democratic Movement National Governing Council meeting on Friday unanimously resolved to expel Malindi MP Aisha ...
Fri, 01 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Focus on Africa: Kenya in 'fool's gold' controversy - RFI English
Focus on Africa: Kenya in 'fool's gold' controversy RFI English
Fraudsters passing for gold traders have thrown Kenya into a diplomatic crisis after allegedly swindling 3.5 million euros from a member of the Dubai royal family ...
Thu, 23 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Telkom and Google sister company to provide 4G internet through balloons - Capital FM Kenya
Telkom and Google sister company to provide 4G internet through balloons Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 20 - Kenyans in rural and sparsely populated areas will from next year access high-speed internet through high altitude balloons which ...
Fri, 20 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
We need unity for all Kenyans, not selected parts: Ruto - Capital FM Kenya
We need unity for all Kenyans, not selected parts: Ruto Capital FM Kenya
KILIFI, Kenya Mar 10 - The push for unity in the country needs to be wholesome if Kenya is to move forward, Deputy President William Ruto has said.
Sun, 10 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Reckless to walk away from Somalia, says Kenya's Ruto - BBC News
Reckless to walk away from Somalia, says Kenya's Ruto BBC News
Kenya will continue to work with other countries to deliver security in Somalia until the country is safe, Deputy President William Ruto has told BBC Hardtalk's ...
Tue, 12 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Kenya and France ink deal for light rail system - cgtn.com
Kenya and France ink deal for light rail system cgtn.com
Kenya has signed a financing deal with France for a light rail system between the capital Nairobi and the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). This was ...
Wed, 13 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Opposition, Mt Kenya leaders in anti-Ruto pact - nation.co.ke
Opposition, Mt Kenya leaders in anti-Ruto pact nation.co.ke
A no-holds-barred political duel is looming ahead of 2022 after a group of Mt Kenya MPs was joined by Wiper, Orange Democratic Movement and Kanu leaders ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
ODM fully supports new currency, says John Mbadi - nation.co.ke
ODM fully supports new currency, says John Mbadi nation.co.ke
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has clarified its position on the new currency unveiled on Saturday during Madaraka Day celebrations in Narok by the ...
Tue, 04 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Its ODM against NASA affiliate parties in Embakasi South by-election - The Standard
Its ODM against NASA affiliate parties in Embakasi South by-election The Standard
After the ouster of Moses Wetangula as Senate minority leader, it appeared that something was completely wrong. Many still say NASA is on its death.
Wed, 03 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Orange Kenya disowns flirtatious employee, offers apology to customer - Nairobi News
Orange Kenya disowns flirtatious employee, offers apology to customer Nairobi News
Telkom Kenya, the owners of Orange mobile company, has disowned an employee who is accused of breaching privacy rules when he hit on a woman he had ...
Sat, 01 Sep 2018 14:18:24 GMT
Kenya plans to send 10,000 fans to AFCON finals in Egypt - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua
Kenya plans to send 10,000 fans to AFCON finals in Egypt - Xinhua | English.news.cn Xinhua
NAIROBI, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Kenya football officials say over 10,000 of the country's fans will travel to Egypt to cheer on the national team as they return to the ...
Mon, 08 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Kenya seeks to secure wildlife corridors to promote conservation - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua
Kenya seeks to secure wildlife corridors to promote conservation - Xinhua | English.news.cn Xinhua
NAIROBI, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Kenya plans to develop innovative schemes and incentives to secure wildlife corridors that will promote conservation, officials said ...
Wed, 10 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Kenyan gay life comes into focus in ‘Rafiki’ - Houston Chronicle
Kenyan gay life comes into focus in ‘Rafiki’ Houston Chronicle
If “Rafiki,” a story of two young women fumbling to come to grips with their homosexuality, had been made in the U.S. or Europe, it might not have attracted too ...
Thu, 09 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Photographer Captures Last Photos of Kenya's 'Elephant Queen' - PEOPLE.com
Photographer Captures Last Photos of Kenya's 'Elephant Queen' PEOPLE.com
The cow elephant, officially named F_MU1, survived years of poaching threats and lived to be over 60.
Wed, 13 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Gunmen storm Nairobi hotel in terrorist attack claimed by Somali militants - The Washington Post
Gunmen storm Nairobi hotel in terrorist attack claimed by Somali militants The Washington Post
NAIROBI — An unknown number of gunmen attacked an upscale hotel and office complex in the heart of Kenya's capital, Nairobi, on Tuesday, marking the ...
Tue, 15 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Can coding give Kenya's women prisoners a second chance? - BBC News
Can coding give Kenya's women prisoners a second chance? BBC News
The entrepreneur offering female prisoners coding lessons for a second chance in life.
Tue, 09 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Nene Leakes, Kenya Moore, Cynthia Bailey Feud Explained | The Daily Dish - Bravo
Nene Leakes, Kenya Moore, Cynthia Bailey Feud Explained | The Daily Dish Bravo
Nene Leakes explains the root of The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 11 finale drama with Cynthia Bailey. By Laura Rosenfeld ...
Tue, 02 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Kenya, Uganda riders to rekindle contest in Central Africa Motocross Challenge - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua
Kenya, Uganda riders to rekindle contest in Central Africa Motocross Challenge - Xinhua | English.news.cn Xinhua
NAIROBI, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Kenya and Uganda will battle for bragging rights in the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) Central Africa Motocross ...
Mon, 08 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
ODM to Uhuru: Your deputy is a dragon - The Star, Kenya
ODM to Uhuru: Your deputy is a dragon The Star, Kenya
Ruto hits out at ODM SG describing his statement as an "incoherent, rabid juvenile rant."
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Schism in Kenya Ruling Party May Revive Rift Valley Tensions - Bloomberg
Schism in Kenya Ruling Party May Revive Rift Valley Tensions Bloomberg
An alliance that helped deliver Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta two terms in office is fracturing, reviving tensions in the country's Rift Valley region that was ...
Tue, 08 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
ODM to move its headquarters from Orange House - Sifuna - The Star, Kenya
ODM to move its headquarters from Orange House - Sifuna The Star, Kenya
The ODM Party is set to relocate its headquarters from Orange House in a matter of weeks. The party's secretary general Edwin Sifuna on Tuesday said the ...
Tue, 08 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
ODM to field Yussuf Elmi in Wajir West by-election after Kolosh quit party - Capital FM Kenya
ODM to field Yussuf Elmi in Wajir West by-election after Kolosh quit party Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 7 - Uncertainty looms whether immediate former Wajir West MP Mohamed Kolosh will defend his seat which he lost after the Supreme ...
Thu, 07 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Kenya: Maasai herders work to keep themselves and wildlife roaming free - Mongabay.com
Kenya: Maasai herders work to keep themselves and wildlife roaming free Mongabay.com
Government-run parks cover too little of Kenya's territory to sustain the country's wide-ranging wildlife populations, nearly two-thirds of which depend on open ...
Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
The Netherlands and Kenya as partners for innovation - The Star, Kenya
The Netherlands and Kenya as partners for innovation The Star, Kenya
This year we celebrate the 55th anniversary of bilateral relations between Kenya and the Netherlands. Our close and cordial relationship has matured over the ...
Fri, 26 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Morocco's OCP Group to set up a fertilizer plant in Kenya - The North Africa Post
Morocco's OCP Group to set up a fertilizer plant in Kenya The North Africa Post
Negotiations are currently underway between the Moroccan phosphates group OCP and Kenya for the setting up of a fertilizer plant in Kisumu, the third largest ...
Sat, 30 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Kamau Nyabwengi: Making Kenya a golf tourism hub is our Goal - The Standard
Kamau Nyabwengi: Making Kenya a golf tourism hub is our Goal The Standard
Golf is a popular fast growing sport on the African continent, particularly Kenya.
Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
U. researchers in Kenya see land drama firsthand - The Daily Princetonian
U. researchers in Kenya see land drama firsthand The Daily Princetonian
The Mpala Research Centre is a world of its own. Great research comes out of the center — its reserves boast a wealth of environmental, scientific, and human ...
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
'Used Shoes Save Lives' – Tasa Meng steps up to help the fight against jiggers in Kenya - The Moodie Davitt Report - The Moodie Davitt Report
'Used Shoes Save Lives' – Tasa Meng steps up to help the fight against jiggers in Kenya - The Moodie Davitt Report The Moodie Davitt Report
TAIWAN. Taiwanese travel retailer Tasa Meng has underlined its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility by stepping up its 'Used Shoes Save Lives' ...
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Kenya is realizing the benefits of BRI: minister - Global Times
Kenya is realizing the benefits of BRI: minister Global Times
As an active participant in the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), how does Kenya view the opportunities and benefits the initiative offers? What are ...
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel, Telkom Kenya merge to take on Safaricom - Quartz
Airtel, Telkom Kenya merge to take on Safaricom Quartz
Kenya's second and third largest mobile phone operators are merging to create a stronger challenger to the market leader, Safaricom. Indian-owned Bharti Airtel ...
Tue, 12 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
WIlliam Ruto says Jubilee was formed to unite Kenyans, not win elections - Tuko.co.ke
WIlliam Ruto says Jubilee was formed to unite Kenyans, not win elections Tuko.co.ke
Deputy President William Ruto has told off critics mistaking Jubilee party for a mere political outfit formed to clinch power. The DP said the ruling party was ...
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 12:11:11 GMT
Wizards’ Rui Hachimura is the NBA rookie with the biggest following - The Undefeated
Wizards’ Rui Hachimura is the NBA rookie with the biggest following The Undefeated
LAS VEGAS — The media horde was focused squarely on the heralded NBA draft pick, writing notes, taking pictures and filming his every move as if no other ...
Mon, 15 Jul 2019 10:35:07 GMT
Jason Spindler survived 9/11. Then he died at the hands of terrorists in Nairobi. - The Washington Post
Jason Spindler survived 9/11. Then he died at the hands of terrorists in Nairobi. The Washington Post
After Jason Spindler graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2000, he moved to New York to work as an investment banker on Wall Street. Then 9/11 ...
Wed, 16 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
China, Africa boost relations - Global Times
China, Africa boost relations Global Times
By Li Ruohan and Yu Jincui Source:Global Times Published: 2019/6/25 23:18:40 Last Updated: 2019/6/25 23:59:53. Trade surges despite challenges in ...
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Mad love as Konshens announces his comeback to the Kenyan land - Ghafla!
Mad love as Konshens announces his comeback to the Kenyan land Ghafla!
After much push and pull, dancehall King has finally given in and sets foot in Kenya come 7th September 2019. On the 10th of July, he let his excited Kenyan ...
Fri, 12 Jul 2019 07:06:37 GMT
Good Funds in Bad Markets - Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Good Funds in Bad Markets Kiplinger's Personal Finance
These 5 stocks have beat the odds, delivering strong gains in weak markets.
Wed, 03 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Death Toll Rises in Kenya Attack as Distraught Relatives Scramble - The New York Times
Death Toll Rises in Kenya Attack as Distraught Relatives Scramble The New York Times
The dead now number at least 21, with six more bodies retrieved and a police officer succumbing to injuries. The victims include an American and a British ...
Wed, 16 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Halima Aden becomes first model to wear hijab and burkini in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue - CNN
Halima Aden becomes first model to wear hijab and burkini in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue CNN
Boundary-breaking Muslim supermodel Halima Aden has made history once again by becoming the first model to wear a hijab and burkini in the Sports ...
Mon, 29 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
The 2019 Venice Art Biennale asks us to ponder our “interesting times” - The Architect's Newspaper
The 2019 Venice Art Biennale asks us to ponder our “interesting times” The Architect's Newspaper
The Architect's Newspaper is the most authoritative voice on architecture and design in the United States.
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Halima Aden Photos in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2019 | SI.com - Sports Illustrated
Halima Aden Photos in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2019 | SI.com Sports Illustrated
See all the photos of Halima Aden in the 2019 isssue of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.
Wed, 08 May 2019 12:45:53 GMT
Iran Pushes Uranium Limit - Foreign Policy
Iran Pushes Uranium Limit Foreign Policy
Here is today's Foreign Policy brief: Iran prepares to breach the nuclear deal, the prospect of a third U.S.-North Korea summit grows, and political maneuvering ...
Thu, 27 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Modern Guide to SoMa: Diverse Everything in San Francisco's Defining Downtown 'Hood - 7x7
Modern Guide to SoMa: Diverse Everything in San Francisco's Defining Downtown 'Hood 7x7
Perhaps nowhere are the many evolutions and dichotomies of San Francisco so readily obvious as in the city's South of Market neighborhood. SoMa is a ...
Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:24:18 GMT
Paulina Porizkova on Battling Ageism and Posing for the SI Swimsuit Issue at 54 - Sports Illustrated
Paulina Porizkova on Battling Ageism and Posing for the SI Swimsuit Issue at 54 Sports Illustrated
For the last decade or so, I've had a recurring nightmare. I'm on a photo shoot for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit at my current age. The sun is setting on a beach, I'm ...
Wed, 08 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Man who survived September 11 killed in Nairobi terror attack - The Sydney Morning Herald
Man who survived September 11 killed in Nairobi terror attack The Sydney Morning Herald
An American businessman who died in a terrorist attack on a luxury hotel in Nairobi had missed by only minutes being at his office in the World Trade Center on ...
Fri, 18 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Afya Moja: Engaging Communities in One Health in Laikipia, Kenya - Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
Afya Moja: Engaging Communities in One Health in Laikipia, Kenya Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
A group of Kenyan public health graduate students and faculty from Nairobi — the urban capital city of Kenya — also participated in the community education ...
Tue, 04 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sokowatch closes $2 million seed round to modernize Africa’s B2B retail - TechCrunch
Sokowatch closes $2 million seed round to modernize Africa’s B2B retail TechCrunch
Jake Bright Contributor Jake Bright is a writer and author in New York City. He is co-author of The Next Africa. More posts by this contributor Canal+ acquires ...
Thu, 26 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel Kenya absorbs yu subscribers following buyout - TeleGeography
Airtel Kenya absorbs yu subscribers following buyout TeleGeography
Kenya. Airtel Kenya has confirmed that its network has 'absorbed' the mobile user base of Essar Telekom Kenya (yu), following the successful conclusion of a ...
Tue, 13 Jan 2015 08:00:00 GMT
Chinese firms in Kenya create 50,000 jobs in 2018: report - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua
Chinese firms in Kenya create 50,000 jobs in 2018: report - Xinhua | English.news.cn Xinhua
Job applicants visit a stand at a career fair of Chinese companies in Nairobi, Kenya, on Oct. 29, 2018. An organization of Chinese companies in Kenya on ...
Sat, 15 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Chinese firms launch scholarship to promote vocational training in Kenya - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua
Chinese firms launch scholarship to promote vocational training in Kenya - Xinhua | English.news.cn Xinhua
NAIROBI, April 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese enterprises based in Kenya have launched a scholarship to boost vocational training in the east African nation.
Wed, 03 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Kenyan Native Will Be First Sports Illustrated Model in a Hijab and Burkini - Afro American
Kenyan Native Will Be First Sports Illustrated Model in a Hijab and Burkini Afro American
By Chelsea Lenora White, Black Press USA. Somali-American model Halima Aden will be the first woman to wear a hijab and burkini in the Sports Illustrated ...
Sat, 04 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
China, Kenya relations have developed with deep roots: Chinese envoy - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua
China, Kenya relations have developed with deep roots: Chinese envoy - Xinhua | English.news.cn Xinhua
NAIROBI, May 23 (Xinhua) -- China and Kenya have deepened mutual political trust and expanded cooperation over the years, pushing their relations to the ...
Thu, 23 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
After Making History in SI Swimsuit, Halima Aden Won't Let the Haters Bring Her Down - Sports Illustrated
After Making History in SI Swimsuit, Halima Aden Won't Let the Haters Bring Her Down Sports Illustrated
After becoming the first woman to wear a hijab and burkini in the SI Swimsuit issue, Halima Aden is receiving critcism from all angles, but she's looking beyond ...
Thu, 09 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Chinese embassy in Kenya holds activity with local SGR employees in Nairobi - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua
Chinese embassy in Kenya holds activity with local SGR employees in Nairobi - Xinhua | English.news.cn Xinhua
Kenyan workers of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) commuter train take a selfie at the Chinese embassy in Kenya in Nairobi, Kenya, on Nov. 23, 2018.
Sun, 25 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
World Leaders Gather in Kenya for Environment - The Weather Channel
World Leaders Gather in Kenya for Environment The Weather Channel
A total of 4700 heads of state, business leaders, senior UN officials and civil society representatives have gathered in Kenya.
Mon, 11 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Telcos’ merger only option, say analysts - The Standard
Telcos’ merger only option, say analysts The Standard
Experts at Citibank reckon Airtel, Telkom Kenya have run out of room to grow by themselves and must join forces to stay afloat.
Wed, 16 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Party call: Telecoms in East Africa set for mergers, acquisitions - The East African
Party call: Telecoms in East Africa set for mergers, acquisitions The East African
East Africa's mobile telephony market is set for more mergers and acquisition as stiff competition puts the revenues of the existing operators under pressure.
Wed, 29 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Chinese Firm, Engo, Sets Up Phone Manufacturing Plant in Uganda - Gadgets Africa
Chinese Firm, Engo, Sets Up Phone Manufacturing Plant in Uganda Gadgets Africa
Chinese electronics firm, ENGO, has launched a phone manufacturing plant in Uganda, to locally manufacture and assemble phones, tablets, laptops, ...
Sat, 06 Jul 2019 14:00:00 GMT
BLOG: Project Theia's trip to Kenya - Healio
BLOG: Project Theia's trip to Kenya Healio
Ophthalmology Blogs | Project Theia | Project Theia is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh. Our mission is to provide surgical mission, education and ...
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Review: Behind the 'Veil,' facts are negotiable - Pulse Live Kenya
Review: Behind the 'Veil,' facts are negotiable Pulse Live Kenya
In Brooklyn, Xiao (Aaron Yoo) is describing to Mei (a terrific Karoline Xu) his favorite old film, “Veil Widow Conspiracy.” With a shift of scenery (the handsome set ...
Thu, 20 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Kenya's participation at China's 1st import expo to boost trade: envoy - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua
Kenya's participation at China's 1st import expo to boost trade: envoy - Xinhua | English.news.cn Xinhua
NAIROBI, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- The first China International Import Expo (CIIE) which runs from Nov. 5 to 10 in Shanghai offers a platform for Kenya to boost its ...
Wed, 31 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
In pics: opening ceremony of 2nd global session of UN Science-Policy-Business Forum - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua
In pics: opening ceremony of 2nd global session of UN Science-Policy-Business Forum - Xinhua | English.news.cn Xinhua
The photo taken on March 9, 2019 shows the opening ceremony of the second global session of the UN Science-Policy-Business Forum on the Environment in ...
Sun, 10 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Kenyan fresh produce exporters hope to grow Chinese market - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua
Kenyan fresh produce exporters hope to grow Chinese market - Xinhua | English.news.cn Xinhua
NAIROBI, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- *Fresh* produce exporters from Kenya are looking forward to the upcoming China International Import Expo (CIIE), which takes place ...
Thu, 01 Nov 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel faults CA Sh2bn licence fees after Yu Mobile buyout - Business Daily
Airtel faults CA Sh2bn licence fees after Yu Mobile buyout Business Daily
Airtel Kenya wants the Communications Authority of Kenya ordered to issue *fresh* permit expiring in January 2025.
Wed, 25 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Chinese firms demand Sh17b over aborted JKIA deal - Nairobi News
Chinese firms demand Sh17b over aborted JKIA deal Nairobi News
Though taxpayers paid a Chinese firm Sh4.2 billion for no work done on a new terminal at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), they may have to fork out ...
Fri, 10 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Victor Wanyama to captain Kenya at 2019 Africa Cup of Nations - The National
Victor Wanyama to captain Kenya at 2019 Africa Cup of Nations The National
The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder gets captain's armband as Kenya mark first return to Africa Cup of Nations since 2004.
Tue, 11 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Emory scientist was told to vacate his office. He says move is reprisal for activism on Asian ties - Science Magazine
Emory scientist was told to vacate his office. He says move is reprisal for activism on Asian ties Science Magazine
A tenured professor of anesthesiology at Emory University in Atlanta says he is being targeted by school administrators because of a letter he and other faculty ...
Wed, 12 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
China is broadening its efforts to win over African audiences - The Economist
China is broadening its efforts to win over African audiences The Economist
EVER SINCE the Kenyan government signed a deal in 2014 for a state-owned Chinese company to build a railway between Nairobi and Kenya's main port in ...
Sat, 20 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Communications Authority (CA) board insists Yu Mobile deal 'clean' - The Standard Digital News
Communications Authority (CA) board insists Yu Mobile deal 'clean' The Standard Digital News
The Communications Authority (CA) has dispelled claims that the sale of Essar Telecom Kenya Ltd was riddled with corruption.
Thu, 21 Apr 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel integrates yuMobile into Kenyan operation - PCWorld
Airtel integrates yuMobile into Kenyan operation PCWorld
Africa's second largest mobile operator, Airtel, has finally absorbed all yuMobile customers into its Kenyan operation after buying the company last year.
Tue, 13 Jan 2015 08:00:00 GMT
Halima Aden's Newest Groundbreaking Photoshoot Is Here - MTV.com
Halima Aden's Newest Groundbreaking Photoshoot Is Here MTV.com
The model and activist is bringing the burkini to 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit'
Tue, 30 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Kenya-born model to grace sports magazine cover - nation.co.ke
Kenya-born model to grace sports magazine cover nation.co.ke
She left Kenya for the United States as a refugee 14 years ago, came back for a photo-shooting mission that will not only have her featured on the cover of ...
Tue, 30 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Foreign businesses see Belt and Road as development opportunity - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua
Foreign businesses see Belt and Road as development opportunity - Xinhua | English.news.cn Xinhua
BEIJING, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Belt and Road Initiative has brought concrete benefits to both Chinese and foreign businesses, said a number of company ...
Thu, 15 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
China funded training opportunities bridge skills gap in Kenya - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua
China funded training opportunities bridge skills gap in Kenya - Xinhua | English.news.cn Xinhua
NAIROBI, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- China has made significant contribution to help bridge skills gap in Kenya by offering training opportunities for the country's youth ...
Thu, 22 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
DP Ruto and Raila plan to control Mt. Kenya vote - The Standard
DP Ruto and Raila plan to control Mt. Kenya vote The Standard
Failure by Mt. Kenya politicians to plan and hold regular consultations is being seen as their weakest link, despite controlling massive votes.
Mon, 01 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Feature: China-sponsored school boosts literacy among Kenyan slum children - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua
Feature: China-sponsored school boosts literacy among Kenyan slum children - Xinhua | English.news.cn Xinhua
Students attend class at the KEDA DBSA School in Nairobi, Kenya, on Sept. 7, 2018. The KEDA DBSA school was constructed by Chinese volunteers affiliated ...
Sat, 08 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Hippo kills Taiwanese tourist in Kenya - Global News
Hippo kills Taiwanese tourist in Kenya Global News
A tourist from Taiwan was attacked and killed by a hippo while taking pictures on the edge of Lake Naivasha in Kenya, authorities said Sunday.
Mon, 13 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
China's African debt-trap: Beijing prepar... - Taiwan News
China's African debt-trap: Beijing prepar... Taiwan News
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – China may be preparing to seize some major assets in the African nation of Kenya, as a result of debt-trap diplomacy. African media ...
Thu, 27 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
TENNIS: Njogu storms into quarters - The Standard
TENNIS: Njogu storms into quarters The Standard
Kenya's Albert Njogu, Seed 4, during ITF East Africa 18 and Under Junior Circuit tournament 2019 at Nairobi club. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]. Albert Njogu ...
Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
China to host World Environment Day in June - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua
China to host World Environment Day in June - Xinhua | English.news.cn Xinhua
Photo shows the closing ceremony of the fourth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA4) in Nairobi, Kenya, March 15, 2019. (Xinhua/Zhang Yu).
Sat, 16 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Kenya’s Olympic track coach banned 10 years for corruption - FOXSports.com
Kenya’s Olympic track coach banned 10 years for corruption FOXSports.com
The Kenyan track team coach who was sent home from the 2016 Olympics was banned for 10 years Wednesday for seeking a bribe of $12,000 to help athletes ...
Wed, 22 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Work on key western city bypass begins - The Standard
Work on key western city bypass begins The Standard
Chinese contractor has got to work on Sh17b road project to decongest the capital after protracted financing delays.
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Kenya: Yu Mobile Customers Now Part of Airtel Network - Capital FM
Kenya: Yu Mobile Customers Now Part of Airtel Network Capital FM
Bharti Airtel has announced that it has successfully integrated yuMobile customers into its network.
Wed, 14 Jan 2015 08:00:00 GMT
Goodbye to yu? Intrigues behind sale of third-largest mobile operator - The Standard Digital News
Goodbye to yu? Intrigues behind sale of third-largest mobile operator The Standard Digital News
Essar Group’s sale of a stake in yuMobile to raise Sh8.5 billion for the teleco’s operations is said to have attracted bids from its competitors such as ...
Tue, 25 Feb 2014 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel Kenya will soon get 01** prefix once approved by the Communication Authority of Kenya - Dignited
Airtel Kenya will soon get 01** prefix once approved by the Communication Authority of Kenya Dignited
Airtel is the second largest mobile network operator in terms of subscriber base in Kenya. Airtel trails behind Safaricom and is closely followed behind by Telkom ...
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Halima Aden talks wearing a hijab, burkini: ‘I’m so incredibly grateful’ - Fox News
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Halima Aden talks wearing a hijab, burkini: ‘I’m so incredibly grateful’ Fox News
Halima Aden is still stunned she's made history. The Somali-American model previously made headlines at age 19 when she competed in the Miss Minnesota ...
Thu, 23 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Netpreneur $10m prize competition for African entrepreneurs opens in March - Capital FM Kenya
Netpreneur $10m prize competition for African entrepreneurs opens in March Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 19 - The Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) will officially call for applications starting from the 27th of March 2019. The Kenya ...
Tue, 19 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Tennis: Kenya’s Njogu falls to Sallay in ITF tourney - The Standard
Tennis: Kenya’s Njogu falls to Sallay in ITF tourney The Standard
Albert Njogu’s hopes of winning his first title this year were dashed when he lost to Peter Sallay of Hungary in the boys singles final of the Interna.
Sun, 03 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Kenyan startups picked for global innovation awards - Business Daily
Kenyan startups picked for global innovation awards Business Daily
Four Kenyan firms are among 40 companies that have received global recognition for championing digital innovations that positively impact local society.
Mon, 14 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Reactivation of PTEN tumor suppressor for cancer treatment through inhibition of a MYC-WWP1 inhibitory pathway - Science Magazine
Reactivation of PTEN tumor suppressor for cancer treatment through inhibition of a MYC-WWP1 inhibitory pathway Science Magazine
The protein PTEN is a phosphatase and tumor suppressor whose activity is often decreased in human cancers. Thus, reactivating such a protein could ...
Fri, 17 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Huawei breaks price ceiling with Sh260,000 smartphone - The Standard
Huawei breaks price ceiling with Sh260,000 smartphone The Standard
Huawei Technologies unveiled a Sh260,000 ($2,600) folding smartphone on Sunday which it said was primed for next generation 5G mobile connections, even ...
Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Huawei launches Mate X foldable phone - The Standard
Huawei launches Mate X foldable phone The Standard
Huawei becomes the second phone company to launch a foldable smartphone just days after Samsung unveiled theirs.
Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel hangs up on merger plan with Telkom Kenya - Standard Digital
Airtel hangs up on merger plan with Telkom Kenya Standard Digital
[Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] Mobile network operator Airtel has backed out of a planned merger with Telkom Kenya dealing a blow to the move that could have ...
Sun, 10 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Kenya's High Court upholds colonial-era laws that criminalize same-sex relations - Taiwan News
Kenya's High Court upholds colonial-era laws that criminalize same-sex relations Taiwan News
Kenya's High Court upholds colonial-era laws that criminalize same-sex relations.
Fri, 24 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
W. Kamau Bell remembers beautiful moments, filming with Anthony Bourdain - San Francisco Chronicle
W. Kamau Bell remembers beautiful moments, filming with Anthony Bourdain San Francisco Chronicle
W. Kamau Bell knew filming an episode of “Parts Unknown” would be special. But when he arrived in Kenya this year, chef, author and host Anthony Bourdain ...
Mon, 24 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
More Chinese Loans? Huawei Mobile Launches Y7 Prime in Kenya, Offers Phones on Credit - KahawaTungu
More Chinese Loans? Huawei Mobile Launches Y7 Prime in Kenya, Offers Phones on Credit KahawaTungu
Huawei Mobile has launched its Y7 Prime 2019 smartphone in the Kenyan market with a retail price of Kshs 17,999. Seeing the hard economic times and strong ...
Thu, 31 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
‘Last Man Standing’ Gets Season 8 Renewal From Fox - TheWrap
‘Last Man Standing’ Gets Season 8 Renewal From Fox TheWrap
Fox wants more Tim Allen, renewing his comedy "Last Man Standing" for a second season on the network, and eighth overall.
Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Wangusi heads for exit amid raging battle for ICT billions - The Standard
Wangusi heads for exit amid raging battle for ICT billions The Standard
Regulator's revenue from licence fees has sometimes split the board down the middle.
Sun, 02 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
DPP seeks more time to try 3 Mombasa child trafficking suspects - The Standard
DPP seeks more time to try 3 Mombasa child trafficking suspects The Standard
The prosecutor has asked for more time to prepare for the trial of three people charged with child trafficking.
Fri, 28 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel Kenya launches 4G services offering faster internet speeds - Economic Times
Airtel Kenya launches 4G services offering faster internet speeds Economic Times
Airtel Kenyas 4G services will initially be available in Nairobi and Mombasa, which will be followed by rollouts in other towns and cities.
Thu, 03 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Team from local churches serves Kenyan children on trip - Paris Post Intelligencer
Team from local churches serves Kenyan children on trip Paris Post Intelligencer
Dave and Jen Bell, missionaries with Mahali Pa Maisha (a Place of Life) just outside Nairobi, Kenya, received a call on May 8.
Tue, 21 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Chinese investor defends purchase of Sh2b land near State House - Nairobi News
Chinese investor defends purchase of Sh2b land near State House Nairobi News
A Chinese investor has defended at the High Court ownership of a Sh2 billion parcel of land located near State House. Catham Properties Limited is embroiled ...
Mon, 22 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Fresh details emerge on murder of Kiru Boys principal Solomon Mwangi - Daily Nation
Fresh details emerge on murder of Kiru Boys principal Solomon Mwangi Daily Nation
Ms Jane Muthoni, the main suspect in the murder of Mr Solomon Mwangi, her husband and former Kiru Boys principal, was with her husband prior to his death.
Fri, 29 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
A tailormade drug developed in record time may save girl from fatal brain disease - Science Magazine
A tailormade drug developed in record time may save girl from fatal brain disease Science Magazine
DNA-based therapy for Batten disease shows promise of personalized medicine.
Fri, 19 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Halima Aden Stands by Burkini Sports Illustrated Cover Through Criticism - Morocco World News
Halima Aden Stands by Burkini Sports Illustrated Cover Through Criticism Morocco World News
Rabat - Halima Aden is the first Muslim model to wear a hijab and burkini…
Fri, 07 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Bioinspired polymeric woods - Science Advances
Bioinspired polymeric woods Science Advances
Woods provide bioinspiration for engineering materials due to their superior mechanical performance. We demonstrate a novel strategy for large-scale ...
Fri, 10 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
UPDATE 4-Kenya to raise capital gains tax to shore up revenues - Yahoo News
UPDATE 4-Kenya to raise capital gains tax to shore up revenues Yahoo News
Kenya will more than double its capital gains tax rate to 12.5% from 5% to bring it in line with international standards, Finance Minister Henry Rotich said in ...
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
China's Huawei to scale up investment in Kenya - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua
China's Huawei to scale up investment in Kenya - Xinhua | English.news.cn Xinhua
Chinese tech giant Huawei will scale up investment in broadband infrastructure and skills transfer to hasten Kenya's digital revolution, executives said at a ...
Sat, 17 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Kenya's Ominde beats Taiwan’s Chia to progress to the quarter finals - The Star, Kenya
Kenya's Ominde beats Taiwan’s Chia to progress to the quarter finals The Star, Kenya
Derrick Ominde beat Taiwan's Chia Chieh Lin 6-7(4), 7-6 (6), 6-4 to progress to the quarter finals of the ITF East Africa 18 and under junior tennis circuit ...
Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Thoughts on Theses: Elijah Koome - The Amherst Student
Thoughts on Theses: Elijah Koome The Amherst Student
Elijah Koome '19 is an English and black studies double major. His senior thesis examines the memories of trauma portrayed in Kenyan literature. His advisor is ...
Wed, 17 Oct 2018 02:08:15 GMT
Spider dragline silk as torsional actuator driven by humidity - Science Advances
Spider dragline silk as torsional actuator driven by humidity Science Advances
Self-powered actuation driven by ambient humidity is of practical interest for applications such as hygroscopic artificial muscles. We demonstrate that spider ...
Fri, 01 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Chinese man faces deportation from Kenya after calling president Uhuru Kenyatta a 'monkey' - Hong Kong Free Press
Chinese man faces deportation from Kenya after calling president Uhuru Kenyatta a 'monkey' Hong Kong Free Press
Kenya has arrested a Chinese businessman after a video of him making a string of racist remarks was widely shared on social media, the government said ...
Thu, 06 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Lava Expands Operations in Africa, Entering Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria - Gadgets 360
Lava Expands Operations in Africa, Entering Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria Gadgets 360
Domestic smartphone manufacturer Lava International on Monday announced it has entered Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya markets as part of its global expansion ...
Mon, 04 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
SPO16 binds SHOC1 to promote homologous recombination and crossing-over in meiotic prophase I - Science Advances
SPO16 binds SHOC1 to promote homologous recombination and crossing-over in meiotic prophase I Science Advances
Segregation of homologous chromosomes in meiosis I is tightly regulated by their physical links, or crossovers (COs), generated from DNA double-strand breaks ...
Wed, 23 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
sun yuan and peng yu's silicon chair whips around violently at the venice art biennale - Designboom
sun yuan and peng yu's silicon chair whips around violently at the venice art biennale Designboom
artists sun yuan and peng yu present dear, an installation comprising a white silicon chair behind a plexiglass barrier, at the venice art biennale.
Thu, 09 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel not exiting Kenya but looking to consolidate operations - Capital FM Kenya
Airtel not exiting Kenya but looking to consolidate operations Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 12 – Airtel has denied reports that it is exiting Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania but has maintained that it continues to explore Kenya ...
Tue, 12 Dec 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Aliphine Tuliamuk Aims for a Tenth National Title at the NYRR Mini 10K - runnersworld.com
Aliphine Tuliamuk Aims for a Tenth National Title at the NYRR Mini 10K runnersworld.com
The professional runner from Kenya thrives on competition and hopes to inspire the next generation of runners.
Fri, 07 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Chinese airlines suspend Boeing 737 Max 8 flights following Ethiopian Airlines crash - Business Traveller
Chinese airlines suspend Boeing 737 Max 8 flights following Ethiopian Airlines crash Business Traveller
Passengers who have upcoming trips with some Chinese airlines would be wise to check with their airline or travel agent about any potential disruptions to their ...
Mon, 11 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Huawei maintains lead over Apple shipping 52m phones in three months - Capital FM Kenya
Huawei maintains lead over Apple shipping 52m phones in three months Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 7 - Huawei has retained its position as the second leading smartphone company in global smartphone shipment. According to analyst ...
Wed, 07 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Another Reason U.S. Fears Huawei: Its Gear Works and It's Cheap - Bloomberg
Another Reason U.S. Fears Huawei: Its Gear Works and It's Cheap Bloomberg
In the sparsely settled wildlands of eastern Oregon, Huawei Technologies Co. is hardly the big bad wolf of China that U.S. officials have depicted. It's a lifeline to ...
Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Kenyan e-commerce startup Sokowatch raises $2m seed round - Disrupt Africa
Kenyan e-commerce startup Sokowatch raises $2m seed round Disrupt Africa
Kenyan B2B e-commerce startup Sokowatch has closed a US$2 million seed round to further expand its customer base across East Africa.
Fri, 27 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Semisynthetic sensor proteins enable metabolic assays at the point of care - Science Magazine
Semisynthetic sensor proteins enable metabolic assays at the point of care Science Magazine
Many diseases cause characteristic changes in blood metabolites. Yu et al. describe a paper-based assay in which a chosen metabolite can be oxidized to ...
Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:19:03 GMT
Dynamic gating of infrared radiation in a textile - Science Magazine
Dynamic gating of infrared radiation in a textile Science Magazine
Textiles trap infrared radiation, which helps keep us warm in cold weather. Of course, in hot weather, this is less desirable. Zhang et al. constructed an ...
Fri, 08 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Room temperature nanocavity laser with interlayer excitons in 2D heterostructures - Science Advances
Room temperature nanocavity laser with interlayer excitons in 2D heterostructures Science Advances
Atomically thin layered two-dimensional (2D) materials have provided a rich library for both fundamental research and device applications. Bandgap ...
Fri, 26 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Kenya's Sokowatch to expand after revenue growth - Bizcommunity.com
Kenya's Sokowatch to expand after revenue growth Bizcommunity.com
Kenyan startup Sokowatch, a mobile-based ordering and delivery network for small shops, has revealed plans to expand to Mombasa in the third quarter of this ...
Tue, 13 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT
A mechanism for preventing asymmetric histone segregation onto replicating DNA strands - Science Magazine
A mechanism for preventing asymmetric histone segregation onto replicating DNA strands Science Magazine
Parental histones with modifications are recycled to newly replicated DNA strands during genome replication, but do the two sister chromatids inherit modified ...
Fri, 28 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Here's the 2019 Venice Biennale Artist List - ARTnews
Here's the 2019 Venice Biennale Artist List ARTnews
The list is out. After months of anticipation, the Venice Biennale has released the names of the artists who will participate in its central show this year, “May You ...
Thu, 07 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
China wins the tech war in Africa - Mail and Guardian
China wins the tech war in Africa Mail and Guardian
Despite not providing any evidence that Huawei has built backdoors into its products, US officials have warned that allowing the company to be involved in the ...
Wed, 06 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Michael Joseph named interim CEO at Safaricom in surprise comeback - Capital FM Kenya
- Michael Joseph named interim CEO at Safaricom in surprise comeback Capital FM Kenya
- Safaricom Kenya CEO Collymore Dies After Battle With Cancer Bloomberg
- Kenya telecoms giant Bob Collymore dies of cancer at 61 CNN
- CEO Collymore, who built Safaricom into $11 billion telco, dies of cancer Reuters
- Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore dies of cancer Quartz
- View full coverage on Google News
Tue, 02 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Kenya regulators warn MPs on Safaricom split bill - Mobile World Live
Kenya regulators warn MPs on Safaricom split bill Mobile World Live
Kenya's central bank and communications regulators urged caution about imposing a law which would force Safaricom to separate its m-Pesa business from its ...
Thu, 11 Jul 2019 09:29:20 GMT
Kenya orders Safaricom to shut down betting payments in revenue blow - Reuters Africa
Kenya orders Safaricom to shut down betting payments in revenue blow Reuters Africa
Kenya has ordered telecoms firm Safaricom to stop processing payments for sports betting companies, potentially shutting down a lucrative source of revenue ...
Thu, 11 Jul 2019 09:08:00 GMT
Safaricom cuts Internet charges by 42 percent - Daily Nation
Safaricom cuts Internet charges by 42 percent Daily Nation
Safaricom has cut its data prices by 42 percent in response to increased competition in the telecommunications industry, as South Africa-based shareholder ...
Mon, 08 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Blow to betting firms as Safaricom suspends M-Pesa paybill numbers - Business Daily
Blow to betting firms as Safaricom suspends M-Pesa paybill numbers Business Daily
Customers on Friday were unable to load funds into their betting wallets marking the biggest move by industry regulator.
Fri, 12 Jul 2019 10:12:11 GMT
Safaricom glitch gets KoT dancing to Platinum bundles - Capital FM Kenya
Safaricom glitch gets KoT dancing to Platinum bundles Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 28 - Kenyans on social media woke up to a scramble for Safaricom's free platinum plan data after the telco suffered a system Kenya ...
Fri, 28 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Safaricom to close its shops for 4 hours Thursday in honour of Collymore - Capital FM Kenya
Safaricom to close its shops for 4 hours Thursday in honour of Collymore Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 3 - All Safaricom Shops will be closed on Thursday for four hours in memory of former Safaricom Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Kenya ...
Wed, 03 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Collymore's death dashes Safaricom's plan to name new CEO - Daily Nation
Collymore's death dashes Safaricom's plan to name new CEO Daily Nation
Safaricom had already settled on an outsider to replace the late Bob Collymore as its next chief executive officer and was preparing to make the announcement ...
Mon, 08 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Afro-Asia Fintech Festival receives Sh5M boost from Safaricom - Capital FM Kenya
Afro-Asia Fintech Festival receives Sh5M boost from Safaricom Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 9 - Safaricom has announced a Sh5 million sponsorship towards the inaugural Afro-Asia FinTech Festival 2019 dubbed 'Fintech in the ...
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 12:09:00 GMT
Let Safaricom get CEO who will keep it ahead of the chasing pack - Daily Nation
Let Safaricom get CEO who will keep it ahead of the chasing pack Daily Nation
I urge the board to set the bar very high when scouting for Collymore's replacement.
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 20:44:25 GMT
Safaricom rolls out VoLTE for voice and video calls - Capital FM Kenya
Safaricom rolls out VoLTE for voice and video calls Capital FM Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya Jun 26 Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has launched voice and video calls over its 4G network, popularly known as Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and Video ...
Wed, 26 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Blaze launches Free E-Learning Platform for Kenyan Youth - Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
Blaze launches Free E-Learning Platform for Kenyan Youth Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
BLAZE by Safaricom has Wednesday launched a new platform dubbed BLAZE LINK, an aggregator of e-learning resources built to enable young people ...
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 13:16:04 GMT
Kenya orders deportation of 17 foreign directors of betting firms - KFGO News
Kenya orders deportation of 17 foreign directors of betting firms KFGO News
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya has ordered the deportation of 17 foreign directors of betting firms operating in Kenya, the interior ministry said on Wednesday, ...
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 10:58:09 GMT
Safaricom ordered to cut SportPesa, Betin pay bills - Business Daily
Safaricom ordered to cut SportPesa, Betin pay bills Business Daily
Gambling regulator has ordered Safaricom to suspend M-Pesa pay bills and SMS short codes for 27 betting firms.
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 18:36:47 GMT
G7 pushed to back $255m financial inclusion fund - Financial Times
G7 pushed to back $255m financial inclusion fund Financial Times
Finance ministers from the G7 will be asked to fund a $255m initiative to improve financial inclusion in the developing world, particularly for women, through ...
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 21:00:00 GMT
Safaricom Rolls Out "Reverse Call" Feature to All Customers - Capital FM Kenya
Safaricom Rolls Out "Reverse Call" Feature to All Customers Capital FM Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya – Jun 18 - Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has today announced the availability of its “Reverse Call” feature enabling its more than 31 million Kenya ...
Tue, 18 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Safaricom Courts Banks, Credit Unions to Grow Mobile Banking - Bloomberg
Safaricom Courts Banks, Credit Unions to Grow Mobile Banking Bloomberg
Safaricom Plc, Kenya's largest mobile-phone operator, plans to more than triple the number of mobile banking customers in two years.
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Safaricom apologises after harsh succession tweet to government - Standard Digital
Safaricom apologises after harsh succession tweet to government Standard Digital
Safaricom on Thursday apologised after a system glitch led to unauthorised messages some touching on succession at the giant telecommunication company.
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Former Nairobi Town Clerk accuses Safaricom of sabotaging appointment of local CEO - The Star, Kenya
Former Nairobi Town Clerk accuses Safaricom of sabotaging appointment of local CEO The Star, Kenya
He said that it would be logical to employ a Kenyan to guide and align the company along Kenyan core values.
Thu, 18 Jul 2019 02:01:37 GMT
Safaricom apologises for 'Top up Ksh.5' message, says it was sent by... - Citizen TV
Safaricom apologises for 'Top up Ksh.5' message, says it was sent by... Citizen TV
Safaricom subscribers were left stunned after receiving messages threatening to shut down their lines if they do not top up with airtime worth Ksh5.
Sat, 29 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Safaricom plans to expand e-commerce platform Masoko across Africa - Telecompaper
Safaricom plans to expand e-commerce platform Masoko across Africa Telecompaper
Kenyan operator Safaricom has announced plans to expand its e-commerce proposition Masoko to other countries in sub-Saharan Africa by 2020. This is ...
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 11:25:00 GMT
Safaricom's Masoko Plans Expansion into more Sub-Saharan Countries in 2020 - TechTrendsKE
Safaricom's Masoko Plans Expansion into more Sub-Saharan Countries in 2020 TechTrendsKE
Masoko online retailer by Kenya's largest telco Safaricom has revealed their expansion plans into more sub- Saharan countries in 2020. The growth has been ...
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 23:18:00 GMT
Inaugural Afro-Asia Fintech Festival receives Ksh 5M boost from Safaricom - Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
Inaugural Afro-Asia Fintech Festival receives Ksh 5M boost from Safaricom Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
Safaricom has announced a Ksh 5 Million sponsorship towards the inaugural Afro-Asia FinTech Festival 2019- 'Fintech in the Savannah'
Fri, 12 Jul 2019 10:53:53 GMT
Kenya threatens telecom op Safaricom with betting tax grab - CalvinAyre.com
Kenya threatens telecom op Safaricom with betting tax grab CalvinAyre.com
Kenya's leading sports betting operators are reportedly having trouble paying customers after the government froze their accounts with the country's leading ...
Tue, 18 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Safaricom Plans To Expand Masoko Beyond Kenya - Gadgets Africa
Safaricom Plans To Expand Masoko Beyond Kenya Gadgets Africa
Safaricom is planning to expand its e-commerce platform, Masoko, outside Africa, Safaricom Chief Financial *Service* Officer, Sitoyo Lopokoiyit said during the ...
Mon, 15 Jul 2019 16:40:00 GMT
M-Pesa, Airtel Money set for split in new Bill - Business Daily
M-Pesa, Airtel Money set for split in new Bill Business Daily
Parliamentarians have in the past unsuccessfully pushed for Safaricom to split its telecommunications *service* business from its mobile money transfer.
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Court declines to stay govt decision suspending betting licenses pending responses by parties - Capital FM Kenya
Court declines to stay govt decision suspending betting licenses pending responses by parties Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 17 – The High Court has declined to suspend a decision by the government to cancel betting licenses pending responses by other - Kenya ...
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 12:37:19 GMT
Safaricom sued for losing private data loss of 11.5 million gamblers - CalvinAyre.com
Safaricom sued for losing private data loss of 11.5 million gamblers CalvinAyre.com
It was determined that the privacy of its customers had been breached when the gambling data of 11.5 million Safaricom customers was possibly stolen.
Wed, 26 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Fuliza overdraft service launches in Tanzania - Business Daily
Fuliza overdraft service launches in Tanzania Business Daily
Safaricom's sister firm Vodacom has introduced an M-Pesa overdraft *service* to Tanzania as part of expansion of the Fuliza *service* to markets outside Kenya.
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 18:40:39 GMT
Bob Collymore, CEO of Kenya's Safaricom, passes away - Comms MEA
Bob Collymore, CEO of Kenya's Safaricom, passes away Comms MEA
Was 61. - Business, Safaricom, Kenya, Bob Collymore, M-pesa, Tech, Business.
Tue, 02 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Safaricom, KCB and KQ recognized among leading made in kenya brands - Capital FM Kenya
Safaricom, KCB and KQ recognized among leading made in kenya brands Capital FM Kenya
Safaricom has been recognized as the country's most admired made in Kenya brand, as well as the most admired made in Kenya brand listed on the Nairobi ...
Wed, 26 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Kenyan MPs renew bid for mobile money separation - Mobile World Live
Kenyan MPs renew bid for mobile money separation Mobile World Live
Mobile operators in Kenya would be forced to spin-out business lines outside of their core telecommunications businesses if a bill set to be presented to the ...
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Safaricom Blaze expands programs to 18 regional summits, 1.3mn youth targeted - Capital FM Kenya
Safaricom Blaze expands programs to 18 regional summits, 1.3mn youth targeted Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 13 - Safaricom Blaze initiative has hosted the second Be Your Own Summit of 2019 at Kisii National Polytechnic, Kisii County. The Kenya ...
Sat, 13 Jul 2019 09:14:46 GMT
Betting firm sues gaming control board over refusal to renew permit - Standard Digital
Betting firm sues gaming control board over refusal to renew permit Standard Digital
The gaming company says the board's action was carried out without prior notification.
Tue, 16 Jul 2019 04:00:00 GMT
Safaricom technology boss exits end of July - Business Daily
Safaricom technology boss exits end of July Business Daily
Thibaud Rerolle will leave the telecoms firm at the end of July.
Sun, 23 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Telkom, Safaricom Lose Market Share in Recent Sector Report - Techweez
Telkom, Safaricom Lose Market Share in Recent Sector Report Techweez
As has been the case over previous quarters, the number of mobile subscriptions continue to grow in the Kenyan market. According to the Communications ...
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Harvard scholars in Kenya to study port, Safaricom and Equity - The Star, Kenya
Harvard scholars in Kenya to study port, Safaricom and Equity The Star, Kenya
University also chose Safaricom and Equity Bank in their research..
Thu, 20 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Safaricom Sued For Alleged Data Breach of its 11.5 Million Gambling Customers - Techweez
Safaricom Sued For Alleged Data Breach of its 11.5 Million Gambling Customers Techweez
Kenya's leading telecommunications provider, Safaricom has been slapped with a huge lawsuit for allegedly violating data privacy of its consumers. This was ...
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Wananchi Telecom, Safaricom battle for broadband market dominance - ITWeb Africa
Wananchi Telecom, Safaricom battle for broadband market dominance ITWeb Africa
According to the latest quarterly report by Kenya's Communications Authority (CA), Safaricom has gained market share in the fixed broadband segment, while ...
Wed, 03 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Kenya telecoms giant Safaricom's CEO dies of cancer - company - Reuters
Kenya telecoms giant Safaricom's CEO dies of cancer - company Reuters
Kenyan telecommunications giant Safaricom's Chief Executive Officer Robert William Collymore has died of cancer, the company said early on Monday.
Sun, 30 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
OBBO: No Sankara, Collymore was still larger than life - The East African
OBBO: No Sankara, Collymore was still larger than life The East African
When Kenyan telco giant Safaricom's CEO Bob Collymore died at the start of July, a pall of grief settled on Kenya – at least Nairobi – like one that had rarely ...
Sat, 13 Jul 2019 14:55:07 GMT
Safaricom rolls out 'reverse call' feature - Standard Digital
Safaricom rolls out 'reverse call' feature Standard Digital
At Safaricom, we maintain our commitment to always provide our customers with relevant products.
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Safaricom regains top spot as biggest advertiser in Kenya - The Star, Kenya
Safaricom regains top spot as biggest advertiser in Kenya The Star, Kenya
Safaricom Plc has regained its spot as the biggest advertiser in the country.
Thu, 11 Jul 2019 02:00:44 GMT
Kenya: Safaricom Blames System 'Glitch' for Baffling Series of Tweets - AllAfrica.com
Kenya: Safaricom Blames System 'Glitch' for Baffling Series of Tweets AllAfrica.com
Safaricom has apologised to its subscribers one of their admins started tweeting and calling out people in a series of baffling tweets on Wednesday night.
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:14:16 GMT
Safaricom to take Masosko to other African countries by next year - HapaKenya
Safaricom to take Masosko to other African countries by next year HapaKenya
Safaricom has announced that it is planning to expand its e-commerce platform Masoko to other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa by year 2020. This is on the ...
Tue, 16 Jul 2019 13:10:14 GMT
When Kenya exported telecommunication equipment to USA, Europe - The Standard
When Kenya exported telecommunication equipment to USA, Europe The Standard
Before turning Orange and now to blue and yellow, Telkom Kenya was once part of a brand with a fabled history that saw Kenya export telecommunication ...
Fri, 12 Jul 2019 08:18:04 GMT
CA opens door for Airtel-Telkom merger approval - The Standard
CA opens door for Airtel-Telkom merger approval The Standard
The approval of the proposed merger of Airtel and Telkom Kenya could happen by the end of next month.
Sun, 14 Jul 2019 21:00:00 GMT
Why you must attend Chapa Dimba na Safaricom in Meru this weekend - The Star, Kenya
Why you must attend Chapa Dimba na Safaricom in Meru this weekend The Star, Kenya
Never before have we witnessed a such a platform for young people to showcase their talent.
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
betPawa loses against betting board - The Star, Kenya
betPawa loses against betting board The Star, Kenya
BLCB cancelled Betpawa's operational license alongside SportsPesa, Betin, Betway.
Thu, 18 Jul 2019 02:34:42 GMT
I miss Bob asking us if we missed him, says Koinange - The Star, Kenya
I miss Bob asking us if we missed him, says Koinange The Star, Kenya
Jeff Koinange is among the diverse line-up of judges of the East Africa Got Talent.
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 02:00:43 GMT
Chapa Dimba: Rising stars set to sparkle as Kenya’s football future blossoms - The Standard
Chapa Dimba: Rising stars set to sparkle as Kenya’s football future blossoms The Standard
Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom has frankly given Kenyan youth an exemplary platform to showcase their talents and grow their skills for a better future.
Thu, 20 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Safaricom joins Unstereotype Alliance, a UN women initiative - Capital FM Kenya
Safaricom joins Unstereotype Alliance, a UN women initiative Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 21 - Safaricom has today been inducted as the 4th member of the highest governing body of the Unstereotype Alliance chaired by Kenya ...
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Huawei hands Sh10mn donation to Safaricom Marathon - Capital Sports - Capital FM Kenya
Huawei hands Sh10mn donation to Safaricom Marathon - Capital Sports Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 1 - Huawei Technologies renewed its commitment to the Safaricom Marathon by giving a cheque of Sh10mn in support of this year's event ...
Tue, 02 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
BREAKING: Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore is dead - NTV
BREAKING: Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore is dead NTV
Subscribe to NTV Kenya channel for latest Kenyan news today and everyday. Get the Kenya news updates, discussions and other exciting shows.
Mon, 01 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Kenyan business community embroiled in KRA betting tax dispute - SBC News
Kenyan business community embroiled in KRA betting tax dispute SBC News
Ted Menmuir June 21, 2019 Africa, Featured News, Latest News, Sportsbook Comments Off on Kenyan business community embroiled in KRA betting tax ...
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Safaricom CEO Collymore dies of cancer - Reuters.com
Safaricom CEO Collymore dies of cancer Reuters.com
Bob Collymore, the chief executive who built Kenya's Safaricom into an $11 billion telecoms giant, died on Monday after a battle with cancer. Serena Chaudhry ...
Mon, 01 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Infinix S4 is now available in Safaricom outlets countrywide - Android Kenya
Infinix S4 is now available in Safaricom outlets countrywide Android Kenya
Safaricom outlets in the country now have stocked the base model of the Infinix S4 for the same price as the dual-SIM variant of the premium model.
Mon, 15 Jul 2019 16:06:19 GMT
Kinuthia Preserving the Flare of The African Woman Through Art - Capital FM Kenya
Kinuthia Preserving the Flare of The African Woman Through Art Capital FM Kenya
Patrick Peter Kinuthia who currently goes by the artist name Kinuthia started painting at a very young age. At six years old, he found a copy of Readers Digest in ...
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 11:23:42 GMT
Winning Post – Kenya bringing down the big beasts - SBC News
Winning Post – Kenya bringing down the big beasts SBC News
Ted Menmuir July 15, 2019 Africa, Comment, Features, Latest News, Slider Images Comments Off on Winning Post – Kenya bringing down the big beasts. Share ...
Mon, 15 Jul 2019 09:55:13 GMT
24Bit episode 16: Safaricom reverse calls - Android Kenya
24Bit episode 16: Safaricom reverse calls Android Kenya
You can also find the episode on iTunes, PocketCasts or whatever your favourite podcasting app/*service* you use. Just search for 24Bit.
Mon, 15 Jul 2019 05:22:49 GMT
Safaricom Accused Of Stealing Reverse Call Feature Idea Pitched To Them In 2010 - KahawaTungu
Safaricom Accused Of Stealing Reverse Call Feature Idea Pitched To Them In 2010 KahawaTungu
On June 18, Kenya's largest telecommunications company Safaricom launched its Reverse Call feature enabling its subscribers to transfer the calling costs to ...
Tue, 16 Jul 2019 04:07:51 GMT
Safaricom recovers illegally acquired data bundles after system failure - HapaKenya
Safaricom recovers illegally acquired data bundles after system failure HapaKenya
Kenyans generally have a love for free things, it is just that they lack an opportunity to land their hands on such. This was very evident when the Safaricom data ...
Sat, 29 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Richer countries urged to help Africans gain access to mobile banking - Telegraph.co.uk
Richer countries urged to help Africans gain access to mobile banking Telegraph.co.uk
Finance ministers from the world's richest nations are being urged to do more to help people in the poorest countries gain access to bank accounts.
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 21:01:00 GMT
BLAZE by Safaricom Launches BLAZE LINK, an e-learning platform for the youth - HapaKenya
BLAZE by Safaricom Launches BLAZE LINK, an e-learning platform for the youth HapaKenya
BLAZE by Safaricom has today launched an e-learning platform dubbed BLAZE LINK with resources built to enable young people upgrade their skills through ...
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 15:33:45 GMT
Kenya Tightens Grip On Gambling With Mobile Transaction Ban - GamblingCompliance
Kenya Tightens Grip On Gambling With Mobile Transaction Ban GamblingCompliance
Kenya's gambling regulator has ordered Safaricom, the telecoms firm that operates mobile money giant M-Pesa, to suspend mobile transactions for a list of 25 ...
Fri, 12 Jul 2019 07:59:20 GMT
Citizen TV named 'Most admired media brand' in... - Citizen TV
Citizen TV named 'Most admired media brand' in... Citizen TV
The verdict is out, your favourite TV station, Citizen TV is also Kenya's most admired media brand according to continental-wide survey released on Tuesday.
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
More prominent persons in Kenya turning to cremation - Daily Nation
More prominent persons in Kenya turning to cremation Daily Nation
Bob Collymore has joined a growing list of prominent persons in Kenya who opted for cremation.
Tue, 02 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom Kenya to split their telecom and mobile money business units if new bill passes - TandaaBiashara
Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom Kenya to split their telecom and mobile money business units if new bill passes TandaaBiashara
Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom Kenya will be required to split their telecommunications business from their mobile money transfer and lending units if a Bill set to ...
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
It's over for fraudsters stealing clients' money, Safaricom says - Kenya News Agency
It's over for fraudsters stealing clients' money, Safaricom says Kenya News Agency
Safaricom on Monday launched an anti- fraud intelligence solution to help financial institutions reduce fraud incidences targeting their customers by providing ...
Wed, 26 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel Africa Targeting a Valuation Half of Safaricom in London IPO - Techweez
Airtel Africa Targeting a Valuation Half of Safaricom in London IPO Techweez
Airtel Africa is one of the major telecommunications players in the African continent. They are present in 15 Africa countries that includes Kenya and apparently ...
Tue, 18 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Safaricom Fiber Added Over 5 Times More Subscribers than Zuku Last Quarter - Techweez
Safaricom Fiber Added Over 5 Times More Subscribers than Zuku Last Quarter Techweez
Safaricom is closing down on Wananchi Group's Zuku Fiber market share in the fixed data market as shown in the latest CA report. According to the ...
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Safaricom closer to surpassing Zuku fibre - Business Daily
Safaricom closer to surpassing Zuku fibre Business Daily
Telecommunications firm Safaricom increased its share of the fixed internet market to 31.8 percent in three months to March, further shaking the dominance of ...
Tue, 02 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Singapore and Kenya strike fintech co-operation pact - Finextra
Singapore and Kenya strike fintech co-operation pact Finextra
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) have inked a FinTech Cooperation Agreement to support digital infrastructu...
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 11:10:00 GMT
Safaricom named as the most admired brand made in Kenya and tops most-admired 100 brands in the country - Pulse Live Kenya
Safaricom named as the most admired brand made in Kenya and tops most-admired 100 brands in the country Pulse Live Kenya
The list, the 7th annual Brand Africa 100: Africa's Best Brands, is based on the comprehensive pan-Africa survey of the most admired brands among African ...
Thu, 27 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Global and local music streaming companies are slow to grow in Africa - The Africa Report
Global and local music streaming companies are slow to grow in Africa The Africa Report
Boomplay, Spotify, Deezer, Simfy, Waw Muzik and Mdundo... International and local music platforms are finally taking off with the support of operators who hope ...
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 13:56:48 GMT
Safaricom CTO Thibaud Rerolle Exits Telco, Heads Back to Europe - Techweez
Safaricom CTO Thibaud Rerolle Exits Telco, Heads Back to Europe Techweez
Safaricom CTO Thibaud Rerolle will be leaving the company by the end of July 2019 for a similar position for Vodafone Turkey. Mr. Rerolle has been with ...
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Kenyan students to showcase scientific talents - CIO East Africa
Kenyan students to showcase scientific talents CIO East Africa
The association of Young Scientists in Kenya (YSK) in partnership with the Ministry of Education, and the Embassy of Ireland, alongside BLAZE has officially ...
Thu, 11 Jul 2019 19:17:00 GMT
Kenya: Huawei Hands Sh10 Million Donation to Safaricom Marathon - AllAfrica.com
Kenya: Huawei Hands Sh10 Million Donation to Safaricom Marathon AllAfrica.com
Huawei Technologies renewed its commitment to the Safaricom Marathon by giving a cheque of Sh10mn in support of this year's event that took place on June ...
Tue, 02 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Kenya's Equity Bank, Safaricom team up to expand digital banking - Reuters
Kenya's Equity Bank, Safaricom team up to expand digital banking Reuters
Equity Group, Kenya's second biggest bank by assets, on Monday signed a partnership agreement with telecoms operator Safaricom to expand their digital ...
Mon, 29 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Safaricom bets future on mobile payments Mpesa - Financial Times
Safaricom bets future on mobile payments Mpesa Financial Times
Safaricom, Kenya's biggest mobile network provider, has predicted that within three years its pioneering digital payments business Mpesa will generate more ...
Fri, 03 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Kenyans mourn Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore - Nairobi News
Kenyans mourn Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore Nairobi News
President Uhuru Kenyatta joined Kenyans to mourn Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore, noting that his death was a great loss country owing to his great ...
Tue, 02 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Karen Masters golf tournament gets Ksh. 5 million sponsorship from Safaricom - HapaKenya
Karen Masters golf tournament gets Ksh. 5 million sponsorship from Safaricom HapaKenya
Safaricom has announced that it will sponsor the 3rd Edition of Karen Masters golf tournament to the tune of Ksh. 5 million.
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel, Telkom Kenya merge to take on Safaricom - Quartz
Airtel, Telkom Kenya merge to take on Safaricom Quartz
Kenya's second and third largest mobile phone operators are merging to create a stronger challenger to the market leader, Safaricom. Indian-owned Bharti Airtel ...
Tue, 12 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Safaricom, Vodacom plan $13 million purchase of M-Pesa rights from Vodafone - Reuters
Safaricom, Vodacom plan $13 million purchase of M-Pesa rights from Vodafone Reuters
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's Safaricom will start a joint venture with Vodacom to acquire the intellectual property rights to the popular M-Pesa mobile financial ...
Thu, 23 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
DCI summons Moi University, Safaricom, 202 other customers over Kenya Power billing fraud - Tuko.co.ke
DCI summons Moi University, Safaricom, 202 other customers over Kenya Power billing fraud Tuko.co.ke
Tuko.co.ke News ? The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched probe into an alleged fraud at the Kenya Power in which millions of shilling ...
Fri, 28 Jun 2019 09:25:08 GMT
Kenya: Mobile Network Operator Safaricom IN Trouble Over Alleged Data Breach of Gambling Customers - Casino Buzz
Kenya: Mobile Network Operator Safaricom IN Trouble Over Alleged Data Breach of Gambling Customers Casino Buzz
Kenya's largest mobile network operator, Safaricom, is in trouble over an alleged data breach of gambling customers. The mobile operator has been dragged to ...
Thu, 27 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Kenya's Safaricom secures deal to use M-Pesa payments on AliExpress.com - Reuters Africa
Kenya's Safaricom secures deal to use M-Pesa payments on AliExpress.com Reuters Africa
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's Safaricom said on Tuesday it had secured a deal to use its M-Pesa mobile payment *service* for online shopping on one of Alibaba's ...
Tue, 12 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Kenya's Safaricom loses market share for fifth straight quarter - Reuters
Kenya's Safaricom loses market share for fifth straight quarter Reuters
Kenya's biggest telecoms operator Safaricom lost a further percentage point of subscriber market share in the period to the end of December, its fifth straight ...
Tue, 02 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
UNICEF and Safaricom launch Internet of Good Things in Kenya - Capital FM Kenya
UNICEF and Safaricom launch Internet of Good Things in Kenya Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, 14 May - UNICEF and Safaricom have launched the Internet of Good Things in Kenya - a set of information and resources which promotes ...
Tue, 14 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Kenyan newspapers review for July 11: Safaricom asks government to clarify paybill shutdown orders - Tuko.co.ke
Kenyan newspapers review for July 11: Safaricom asks government to clarify paybill shutdown orders Tuko.co.ke
Newspapers on Thursday, July 11, cover new developments in the KSh 21 billion Arror and Kimwarer phantom dams scandal. The dailies also report on ...
Thu, 11 Jul 2019 06:34:03 GMT
Best high dividents paying SACCOs in Kenya - jambonews.co.ke
Best high dividents paying SACCOs in Kenya jambonews.co.ke
Today we're going to look at the highest dividend paying SACCOs in Kenya. These SACCOs have also scooped many awards for being the best investment ...
Fri, 12 Jul 2019 00:27:00 GMT
All set for Chapa Dimba na Safaricom finals - Futaa
All set for Chapa Dimba na Safaricom finals Futaa
The second edition of the Chapa Dimba na Safaricom youth tournament is set to conclude this week with Meru County being the host to the national finals.
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Safaricom to create 100 millionaires in its largest promotion to date - Capital FM Kenya
Safaricom to create 100 millionaires in its largest promotion to date Capital FM Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya, Feb 19 - Safaricom has announced its largest customer promotion campaign, dubbed “Shukrani Kocho Kocho Kenya Nzima”. The ten-week ...
Tue, 19 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Safaricom's Masoko has a Kshs 20000 discount on Samsung Galaxy Note 9 - Android Kenya
Safaricom's Masoko has a Kshs 20000 discount on Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Android Kenya
Ahead of the Galaxy Note 10 launch, Masoko now has a huge discount on Samsung Galaxy Note 9 in a race to clear the existing stock.
Thu, 11 Jul 2019 12:00:10 GMT
Kenya: CBK Says Bank Boards to Pay for Cybercrimes - AllAfrica.com
Kenya: CBK Says Bank Boards to Pay for Cybercrimes AllAfrica.com
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has issued new rules to payment *service* providers including commercial banks and technology companies warning the ...
Tue, 16 Jul 2019 18:56:15 GMT
Safaricom customers surpass 30 million - Capital Business - Capital FM Kenya
Safaricom customers surpass 30 million - Capital Business Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 22 - Safaricom has added over 60000 subscribers from December last year to pass the 30 million customer milestone. The telco's Chief ...
Fri, 22 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
East Africa's Got Talent judges finally... - Citizen TV
East Africa's Got Talent judges finally... Citizen TV
Four East Africa's Got Talent judges have finally been revealed in a much anticipated ceremony, for one of the world's most popular reality television shows.
Sat, 13 Jul 2019 09:32:25 GMT
Safaricom Home Fibre customers to enjoy one month access to Showmax - Capital FM Kenya
Safaricom Home Fibre customers to enjoy one month access to Showmax Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 8 - Safaricom Home Fibre customers can now enjoy a one month unlimited access to Showmax at no cost. This is after Safaricom ...
Mon, 08 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Coach Ouma backs youthful Starlets against... - Citizen TV
Coach Ouma backs youthful Starlets against... Citizen TV
Coach David Ouma has exuded confidence in the Kenya Women National Football team's provisional squad which is in camp ahead of the upcoming Olympics ...
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 13:35:13 GMT
KENYA TELECOMS FIRM SAFARICOM SAYS APPOINTS MICHAEL JOSEPH AS INTERIM CEO FOLLOWING DEATH OF BOB COLLYMORE - COMPANY STATEMENT - Yahoo News
KENYA TELECOMS FIRM SAFARICOM SAYS APPOINTS MICHAEL JOSEPH AS INTERIM CEO FOLLOWING DEATH OF BOB COLLYMORE - COMPANY STATEMENT Yahoo News
KENYA TELECOMS FIRM SAFARICOM SAYS APPOINTS MICHAEL JOSEPH AS INTERIM CEO FOLLOWING DEATH OF BOB COLLYMORE - COMPANY ...
Tue, 02 Jul 2019 05:52:46 GMT
Telkom to retain name for ICT unit after Airtel merger - Business Daily
- Telkom to retain name for ICT unit after Airtel merger Business Daily
- CA opens door for Airtel-Telkom merger approval The Standard
- Telkom Kenya could retain name for ICT unit after Airtel merger Telecompaper
- Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya merger will be approved in 30 Days- Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK) Dignited
- View full coverage on Google News
Sun, 14 Jul 2019 19:01:03 GMT
Airtel offers up to 400% more data to UnlimiNet customers - Capital FM Kenya
Airtel offers up to 400% more data to UnlimiNet customers Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 28 - With the ever increasing demand for high speed internet access and need for uninterrupted communication, Airtel has increased the ...
Fri, 28 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel Kenya lost $6.7 million in employee mobile money fraud - The East African
Airtel Kenya lost $6.7 million in employee mobile money fraud The East African
Employees are said to circumvent controls to steal through Airtel Money.
Fri, 28 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel poor London's debut linked to major missteps in Kenya - The Standard
Airtel poor London's debut linked to major missteps in Kenya The Standard
CA data indicate that Airtel Kenya recorded a 58 per cent increase in the number of subscribers from 7.2 million in 2017 to 11.4 million last year.
Tue, 02 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Telkom to hold 32% stake in merger with Airtel Kenya - Telecompaper
Telkom to hold 32% stake in merger with Airtel Kenya Telecompaper
Airtel will be the majority shareholder in its planned merger with Telkom Kenya, reports The Standard citing Airtel Africa prospectus. Telkom Kenya would ...
Mon, 01 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel swallows Telkom for 32pc stake - The Standard
Airtel swallows Telkom for 32pc stake The Standard
Airtel Kenya is swallowing Telkom Kenya in an arrangement that London-based Helios Investment Partners banks on to fatten the investment for a profit before ...
Sun, 30 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel Kenya increases data on UnlimiNet plans - Telecompaper
Airtel Kenya increases data on UnlimiNet plans Telecompaper
Airtel Kenya has increased the data on its monthly UnlimiNet product by more than 400 percent, from 500 MB to 2.5 GB. It also added 50 percent more voice ...
Mon, 01 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel Africa disappoints in London bourse debut - Business Daily
Airtel Africa disappoints in London bourse debut Business Daily
Airtel Africa shares fell as much as 15 percent on Friday after its London stock market debut, hitting a low of 67 pence (about Sh87) against an initial public ...
Sun, 30 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Communication Authority Hints Airtel-Telkom Kenya Imminent Merger Approval - Techweez
Communication Authority Hints Airtel-Telkom Kenya Imminent Merger Approval Techweez
It has been a while since the proposed merger between Telkom and Airtel Kenya was communicated to the masses. As has been the case with regulations, the ...
Sat, 13 Jul 2019 11:30:00 GMT
Airtel Money loses Sh670 million to staff fraud - The Standard
Airtel Money loses Sh670 million to staff fraud The Standard
[Photo: Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] Kenya's second-leading mobile operator Airtel Kenya lost Sh670 million through employee theft on its Airtel Money ...
Fri, 28 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Telkom will still control its ICT unit even after Airtel merger, says CA - Soko Directory Team
Telkom will still control its ICT unit even after Airtel merger, says CA Soko Directory Team
The merging between Telkom Kenya and Airtel Kenya will not affect the Telkom's ICT unit as the company will still have control over it.
Tue, 16 Jul 2019 10:31:46 GMT
CEO Collymore, who built Safaricom into $11 billion telco, dies of cancer - Reuters
CEO Collymore, who built Safaricom into $11 billion telco, dies of cancer Reuters
Bob Collymore, the chief executive who helped to turn Safaricom Plc into East Africa's most profitable company with an $11 billion valuation, has died after a ...
Mon, 01 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Safaricom cuts Internet charges by 42 percent - Daily Nation
Safaricom cuts Internet charges by 42 percent Daily Nation
Safaricom has cut its data prices by 42 percent in response to increased competition in the telecommunications industry, as South Africa-based shareholder ...
Mon, 08 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Telkom Kenya's Fiber network and ICT unit will not be part of the merger with Airtel Kenya - Dignited
Telkom Kenya's Fiber network and ICT unit will not be part of the merger with Airtel Kenya Dignited
Telkom Kenya's fiber backbone is considered a strategic government asset and will not be part of the merger with Airtel Kenya. The merger is in its final stages of ...
Tue, 16 Jul 2019 03:43:00 GMT
SportPesa sues Kenya government for betting losses - The Citizen
SportPesa sues Kenya government for betting losses The Citizen
Nairobi. SportPesa has sued seeking compensation for the days it has been out of business after the government ordered Safaricom to stop processing ...
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 07:49:08 GMT
M-Pesa, Airtel Money set for split in new Bill - Business Daily
M-Pesa, Airtel Money set for split in new Bill Business Daily
Parliamentarians have in the past unsuccessfully pushed for Safaricom to split its telecommunications *service* business from its mobile money transfer.
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel Africa's IPO advised by Linklaters | ALB Article - African Law & Business (ALB)
Airtel Africa's IPO advised by Linklaters | ALB Article African Law & Business (ALB)
Magic Circle firm Linklaters has advised nine banks on the GBP 600 million IPO of Airtel Africa on the London and Nigerian Stock Exchange.
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 10:37:39 GMT
Telkom-Airtel tie-up: Time to review policy - Business Daily
Telkom-Airtel tie-up: Time to review policy Business Daily
The biggest news out of Kenya's telco industry in recent days has been the intended merger of Telkom and Airtel.
Wed, 03 Jul 2019 19:26:22 GMT
Telkom, Safaricom Lose Market Share in Recent Sector Report - Techweez
Telkom, Safaricom Lose Market Share in Recent Sector Report Techweez
As has been the case over previous quarters, the number of mobile subscriptions continue to grow in the Kenyan market. According to the Communications ...
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Gov't orders Safaricom, Airtel to withdraw pay bill numbers of 27 betting... - Citizen TV
Gov't orders Safaricom, Airtel to withdraw pay bill numbers of 27 betting... Citizen TV
The government has now directed mobile money *service* providers; Safaricom, Airtel and Telcom Kenya to withdraw pay bill numbers and SMS codes of 27 ...
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 13:26:06 GMT
Let Safaricom get CEO who will keep it ahead of the chasing pack - Daily Nation
Let Safaricom get CEO who will keep it ahead of the chasing pack Daily Nation
I urge the board to set the bar very high when scouting for Collymore's replacement.
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 20:44:25 GMT
Multiple sim cards boost Kenya's mobile subscription figures - The Standard
Multiple sim cards boost Kenya's mobile subscription figures The Standard
NAIROBI, KENYA: Multiple sim cards has fuelled an increase in the number of mobile subscribers in the country, according to new research by Tifa and reelforg.
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 07:42:24 GMT
Airtel Africa sets share price ahead of London Stock Exchange listing - The East African
Airtel Africa sets share price ahead of London Stock Exchange listing The East African
The continent's second-largest mobile operator is planning to list in Nigeria as well.
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
SportPesa responds to Government directive to suspend its Pay Bill number - The Standard
SportPesa responds to Government directive to suspend its Pay Bill number The Standard
Kenyan sports betting firm SportPesa has stated its position after the Government suspended operations on Wednesday. In an exclusive response to Game Yetu ...
Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:17:00 GMT
SportPesa says Betting Board is malicious after services shut... - Citizen TV
SportPesa says Betting Board is malicious after services shut... Citizen TV
SportPesa has termed a directive to telcos to withdraw its pay bill numbers as illegal, abrupt, malicious and prejudicial.
Fri, 12 Jul 2019 14:13:55 GMT
Airtel Africa raises $750 mn from IPO, stock drops on debut - Livemint
Airtel Africa raises $750 mn from IPO, stock drops on debut Livemint
Bharti Airtel priced Airtel Africa at 80 pence per share, giving it a market capitalization of around $3.9 bn.Bharti Airtel had announced plans to consider an IPO for ...
Fri, 28 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Wananchi Telecom, Safaricom battle for broadband market dominance - ITWeb Africa
Wananchi Telecom, Safaricom battle for broadband market dominance ITWeb Africa
According to the latest quarterly report by Kenya's Communications Authority (CA), Safaricom has gained market share in the fixed broadband segment, while ...
Wed, 03 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel Africa Targeting a Valuation Half of Safaricom in London IPO - Techweez
Airtel Africa Targeting a Valuation Half of Safaricom in London IPO Techweez
Airtel Africa is one of the major telecommunications players in the African continent. They are present in 15 Africa countries that includes Kenya and apparently ...
Tue, 18 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Safaricom cut internet charges by 42% - shareholder Vodacom - Telecompaper
Safaricom cut internet charges by 42% - shareholder Vodacom Telecompaper
Kenyan operator Safaricom has cut its data prices by 42 percent in response to increased competition in the telecom industry, Business Daily reported citing ...
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 13:21:00 GMT
Airtel and MTN launch GSMA digital inclusion initiative in Rwanda - Developing Telecoms
Airtel and MTN launch GSMA digital inclusion initiative in Rwanda Developing Telecoms
Rwanda's mobile industry has joined forces with the GSMA to drive mobile internet adoption and increase digital literacy in the country. Local operators Airtel ...
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 14:25:42 GMT
Airtel, Telkom Kenya merge to take on Safaricom - Quartz
Airtel, Telkom Kenya merge to take on Safaricom Quartz
Kenya's second and third largest mobile phone operators are merging to create a stronger challenger to the market leader, Safaricom. Indian-owned Bharti Airtel ...
Tue, 12 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom Kenya to split their telecom and mobile money business units if new bill passes - TandaaBiashara
Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom Kenya to split their telecom and mobile money business units if new bill passes TandaaBiashara
Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom Kenya will be required to split their telecommunications business from their mobile money transfer and lending units if a Bill set to ...
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel And MTN Launch GSMA 'We Care' Initiative Promoting Digital Inclusion in Rwanda - Business Wire
Airtel And MTN Launch GSMA 'We Care' Initiative Promoting Digital Inclusion in Rwanda Business Wire
KIGALI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rwanda's mobile industry has joined forces with the GSMA to drive mobile internet adoption and increase digital literacy in the ...
Tue, 16 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel Africa lists shares on the Nigerian Stock Exchange - african-markets.com
Airtel Africa lists shares on the Nigerian Stock Exchange african-markets.com
The Nigerian Stock Exchange announced the Cross Border Secondary Listing of 3758151504 ordinary shares of Airtel Africa Plc (AIRTELAFRI) on Tuesday, ...
Thu, 11 Jul 2019 13:21:37 GMT
Airtel's Kenya unit to merge with Telkom Kenya - Livemint
Airtel's Kenya unit to merge with Telkom Kenya Livemint
Airtel Networks Kenya, Telkom Kenya to merge mobile, enterprise and carrier services in Kenya.The new entity, Airtel-Telkom, will invest in networks to ...
Fri, 08 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Safaricom apologises for 'Top up Ksh.5' message, says it was sent by... - Citizen TV
Safaricom apologises for 'Top up Ksh.5' message, says it was sent by... Citizen TV
Safaricom subscribers were left stunned after receiving messages threatening to shut down their lines if they do not top up with airtime worth Ksh5.
Sat, 29 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Kenya: CBK Says Bank Boards to Pay for Cybercrimes - AllAfrica.com
Kenya: CBK Says Bank Boards to Pay for Cybercrimes AllAfrica.com
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has issued new rules to payment *service* providers including commercial banks and technology companies warning the ...
Tue, 16 Jul 2019 18:56:15 GMT
Tanzania allows Airtel to defer listing on DSE - The East African
Tanzania allows Airtel to defer listing on DSE The East African
Tanzania has eased pressure on the country's third-largest telecommunications firm, Airtel Tanzania, to list as part of the settlement reached between the two ...
Sun, 30 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
betPawa fights to stop suspension of its betting... - Citizen TV
betPawa fights to stop suspension of its betting... Citizen TV
Nanovas International (K) Limited trading as betPawa has now moved to court seeking to temporarily suspend a decision that cancelled its operational license.
Mon, 15 Jul 2019 09:38:43 GMT
Airtel Kenya User Numbers Jump 71% - Bloomberg
Airtel Kenya User Numbers Jump 71% Bloomberg
Bharti Airtel Ltd.'s Kenya unit increased subscriber numbers and gained market share in the 12 months through September, supported by higher voice, mobile ...
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Tussle Between Sports Betting Firms and Kenya Government; A Brief Timeline - Techweez
Tussle Between Sports Betting Firms and Kenya Government; A Brief Timeline Techweez
Sports betting is not a new activity in the country. It began local operations way back in the 1960s when the state introduced the first Gaming Act. At that time, ...
Mon, 15 Jul 2019 15:25:00 GMT
Kenya Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market 2019 Upcoming Trends, Challenges and Industry Key Players – Telkom Kenya, Jamii Telecom, Access Kenya, KPLC, KPC & Forecast to 2023 - Spaceflight News
Kenya Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market 2019 Upcoming Trends, Challenges and Industry Key Players – Telkom Kenya, Jamii Telecom, Access Kenya, KPLC, KPC & Forecast to 2023 Spaceflight News
Kenya Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market 2019 Upcoming Trends, Challenges and Industry Key Players – Telkom Kenya, Jamii Telecom, Access Kenya, ...
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 11:03:36 GMT
Featured: 'WeCare' Helping You Make Good Use of Mobile Internet - KT Press
Featured: 'WeCare' Helping You Make Good Use of Mobile Internet KT Press
The Global System for Mobile communication Association (GSMA) has launched a digital literacy product that will compel Rwanda's rival telecom companies to ...
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 10:54:00 GMT
Kenya Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Outlook 2019 – Growth Drivers and Industry Key Players – Telkom Kenya, Jamii Telecom, Access Kenya, KPLC, KPC and Forecast Analysis to 2023 - Market Reports
Kenya Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Outlook 2019 – Growth Drivers and Industry Key Players – Telkom Kenya, Jamii Telecom, Access Kenya, KPLC, KPC and Forecast Analysis to 2023 Market Reports
WiseGuyReports.com “Kenya – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband – Statistics and Analyses” report has been added to its Research Database. Scope of the ...
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 11:01:55 GMT
Airtel vs. Safaricom - The Africa Report
Airtel vs. Safaricom The Africa Report
Airtel Kenya is cutting prices to eat into Safaricom's market share, but it may not have a big enough war chest and sufficient patience to succeed in knocking the ...
Mon, 26 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
When Kenya exported telecommunication equipment to USA, Europe - The Standard
When Kenya exported telecommunication equipment to USA, Europe The Standard
Before turning Orange and now to blue and yellow, Telkom Kenya was once part of a brand with a fabled history that saw Kenya export telecommunication ...
Fri, 12 Jul 2019 08:18:04 GMT
CBK says bank boards to pay for cybercrimes - Daily Nation
CBK says bank boards to pay for cybercrimes Daily Nation
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has issued new rules to payment *service* providers including commercial banks and technology companies warning the ...
Tue, 16 Jul 2019 19:06:38 GMT
Telkom's T-Kash Expands Agent Base as M-PESA, Airtel Money Lose Some - Techweez
Telkom's T-Kash Expands Agent Base as M-PESA, Airtel Money Lose Some Techweez
The popularity of mobile money services in the Kenyan market is unprecedented. The sector surpassed expectations, and can solely be linked to the launch of ...
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
I don't know who owns Telkom, says Mucheru - Business Daily
I don't know who owns Telkom, says Mucheru Business Daily
ICT Secretary Joe Mucheru is unaware of who is behind a 60pc stake of Telkom Kenya that is held by Jamuhuri Holdings.
Tue, 18 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel, Telkom in new Kenya dominance deal - Zimbabwe Independent
Airtel, Telkom in new Kenya dominance deal Zimbabwe Independent
Kenya's telecommunications market is bracing for a possible change of ownership between two telcos, which have been struggling to compete with Safaricom, ...
Fri, 25 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel launches Sh1 calls per minute to all networks - Capital FM Kenya
Airtel launches Sh1 calls per minute to all networks Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 19 - With the festive season taking shape, Airtel Kenya has launched a new voice campaign which will see its customers make calls at ...
Wed, 19 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel rolls out 4G sites ahead of Telkom merger - Business Daily
Airtel rolls out 4G sites ahead of Telkom merger Business Daily
Airtel Kenya is expanding its 4G network coverage to 40 new towns across Kenya which will see the telco's customers enjoy faster internet speeds.
Wed, 27 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Telkom Kenya, Airtel Kenya announce merger plans - ITWeb Africa
Telkom Kenya, Airtel Kenya announce merger plans ITWeb Africa
Telkom Kenya has confirmed plans to merge with Airtel Kenya to form a new joint venture Airtel-Telkom to boost its market share in an unbalanced telecoms ...
Mon, 11 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel Africa to list over 500 million shares on Nigerian Stock Exchange - african-markets.com
Airtel Africa to list over 500 million shares on Nigerian Stock Exchange african-markets.com
The telecommunications company Airtel Africa plans to list at least 500 million shares on the Nigeria Stock Exchange. The initial offer will comprise of between ...
Wed, 26 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel Kenya To Get New 01xx Prefixes Pending Communications Authority Approval - Techweez
Airtel Kenya To Get New 01xx Prefixes Pending Communications Authority Approval Techweez
We identify phone numbers between telcos by noting the first 4 numbers. If you're a Kenyan, it is easy to identify numbers that are between Safaricom, Telkom ...
Wed, 10 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel, Telkom in new deal to take on market leader - The East African
Airtel, Telkom in new deal to take on market leader The East African
Kenya's telecommunications market is bracing for a possible change of ownership between two telcos, which have been struggling to compete with Safaricom, ...
Wed, 23 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel Kenya increases calls, data rate - Standard Digital
Airtel Kenya increases calls, data rate Standard Digital
Airtel has joined Safaricom in increasing voice and data tariffs in conformity with 15 per cent excise duty on telephone and internet.
Mon, 22 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Telkom retains its debts in merger with Airtel - Business Daily
Telkom retains its debts in merger with Airtel Business Daily
Telkom Kenya will retain its billions of shillings worth of debt even as it transfers its mobile operations, enterprise and carrier business to Airtel Kenya in a merger ...
Sun, 07 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel rolls out 4G sites in over 40 new towns across Kenya - The Standard
Airtel rolls out 4G sites in over 40 new towns across Kenya The Standard
Airtel Kenya has today announced the roll out of over 800 3G and 4G sites across the country in a bid to enhance its network coverage.
Wed, 27 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel customer growth at record 69pc in two years - Business Daily
Airtel customer growth at record 69pc in two years Business Daily
Bharti Airtel has grown its mobile subscribers by nearly 70 percent in the nine quarters to last December, making it the fastest growing telco by customer base in ...
Sun, 14 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Why Airtel, Telkom marriage rests on thin foundation - The Standard
Why Airtel, Telkom marriage rests on thin foundation The Standard
The confirmation of the union of Airtel Kenya and Telkom may have excited the market on Friday but a closer look reveals the future might not be so rosy for the ...
Sun, 10 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Kenya's Safaricom loses market share for fifth straight quarter - The East African
Kenya's Safaricom loses market share for fifth straight quarter The East African
Kenya's biggest telecoms operator Safaricom lost a further percentage point of subscriber market share in the period to the end of December, its fifth straight ...
Wed, 03 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Bharti Airtel in talks to acquire Telkom Kenya - Economic Times
Bharti Airtel in talks to acquire Telkom Kenya Economic Times
Buying Kenyas third-largest telco will bolster Airtels position, help improve pre-IPO valuation of Airtel Africa.
Tue, 15 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Telkom-Airtel to finalise merger before December– official - The Star, Kenya
Telkom-Airtel to finalise merger before December– official The Star, Kenya
In March, a National Assembly committee termed the planned merger a scandal.
Wed, 17 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Uganda Breweries gets new Managing Director - Independent
Uganda Breweries gets new Managing Director Independent
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Alvin Mbugua, a finance guru from Kenya, has rejoined Uganda Breweries Ltd (UBL) as Managing Director. He took ...
Thu, 11 Jul 2019 21:00:16 GMT
CA: Safaricom mobile subscribers drop, Airtel gains - The Standard
CA: Safaricom mobile subscribers drop, Airtel gains The Standard
The number of subscribers on Airtel's network continues to grow as Safaricom loses, statistics report indicates.
Tue, 02 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel offers Sh1 per minute holiday tariff - Business Daily
Airtel offers Sh1 per minute holiday tariff Business Daily
Airtel Kenya has launched a promotional tariff plan that will see its customers make calls at the lowest industry rate of Sh1 per minute to all other.
Wed, 19 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
CEO interview: How data strategy is pushing up Airtel's customer base - Business Daily
CEO interview: How data strategy is pushing up Airtel's customer base Business Daily
Annie Njanja spoke to Airtel Kenya managing director, Prasanta Das Sarma, to get insights on Airtel's growing customer base and data strategy.
Thu, 25 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel unveils Sh2 per minute tariff across networks - Capital FM Kenya
Airtel unveils Sh2 per minute tariff across networks Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 8 - Airtel Kenya has today unveiled a new tariff that offers its prepaid customers calls for Sh2 per minute across all networks. The Kenya ...
Wed, 08 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
CBK Warns PSPs Against Breaching Data Protection policy - Soko Directory Team
CBK Warns PSPs Against Breaching Data Protection policy Soko Directory Team
The CBK has come up with a way to reduce cybercrime rates by issuing new rules to Payment *Service* Providers (PSPs), stating that they will be responsible for ...
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 07:25:23 GMT
Airtel Kenya's "Smart Home" Internet Solution is just dumb! - Techish Kenya
Airtel Kenya's "Smart Home" Internet Solution is just dumb! Techish Kenya
A "home" router for Ksh. 7500 plus limited bundles... in 2019? Why? I don't think it makes any sense to waste money buying something that will become obsolete ...
Thu, 23 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Government, Helios scale down investment in Telkom Kenya - The East African
Government, Helios scale down investment in Telkom Kenya The East African
British private equity firm Helios Investments and the Kenyan government have reduced their interest in troubled telecoms operator Telkom Kenya.
Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel Kenya Revises Amazing Data Plan with More Units and Free WhatsApp - Techweez
Airtel Kenya Revises Amazing Data Plan with More Units and Free WhatsApp Techweez
The Finance Act 2018 is already in place. The law forced mobile operators to revise upwards their charges for calls, SMS and data services, and while this has ...
Thu, 25 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Telkom Kenya CEO Mugo Kibati Clarifies Merger Deal with Airtel and State of Market Dominace - Techweez
Telkom Kenya CEO Mugo Kibati Clarifies Merger Deal with Airtel and State of Market Dominace Techweez
Telkom Kenya CEO Mugo Kibati has clarified some issues surrounding the operations and plans of the operator on its path towards growth. The carrier, which ...
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT
CARIBBEAN BUSINESS AND FINANCE REPORT - Caribbean and Latin America News - News Americas
CARIBBEAN BUSINESS AND FINANCE REPORT Caribbean and Latin America News - News Americas
Regional growth in the Caribbean and Latin America is expected to be a subdued in 2019, the World Bank said this week and more Caribbean business news.
Tue, 02 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Telkom and Airtel Now Command Half the Number of Safaricom's Mobile Subscriptions - Techweez
Telkom and Airtel Now Command Half the Number of Safaricom's Mobile Subscriptions Techweez
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has released the second quarter sector statistics for the financial year 2018/2019, that is from October to ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Party call: Telecoms in East Africa set for mergers, acquisitions - The East African
Party call: Telecoms in East Africa set for mergers, acquisitions The East African
East Africa's mobile telephony market is set for more mergers and acquisition as stiff competition puts the revenues of the existing operators under pressure.
Wed, 29 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel Kenya Bites Into Safaricom Market Share in Second Quarter - Bloomberg
Airtel Kenya Bites Into Safaricom Market Share in Second Quarter Bloomberg
Bharti Airtel's Kenyan unit gained subscribers for a second consecutive quarter as rivals including the nation's biggest operator, Safaricom Plc, relinquished ...
Wed, 18 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel’s Kenyan unit abandons plan to merge with Telkom, take on Safaricom - Livemint
Airtel’s Kenyan unit abandons plan to merge with Telkom, take on Safaricom Livemint
Nairobi:The Kenyan unit of Bharti Airtel has abandoned plans to merge with Telkom Kenya to take on the market leading operator, Safaricom, people in the ...
Mon, 11 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Kenya Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Statistics and Analyses 2019 - Kenya's Mobile Market to be Transformed with Airtel/Telkom Merger - GlobeNewswire
Kenya Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Statistics and Analyses 2019 - Kenya's Mobile Market to be Transformed with Airtel/Telkom Merger GlobeNewswire
Dublin, April 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Kenya - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses" report has been added to ...
Mon, 08 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel targets more towns with 4G in expansion bid - Business Daily
Airtel targets more towns with 4G in expansion bid Business Daily
Airtel Kenya plans to expand the coverage of its high-speed 4G network to three more towns over the next four months.
Sun, 28 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Telkom-Airtel Kenya Merger May Render Competition Report Obsolete - Techweez
Telkom-Airtel Kenya Merger May Render Competition Report Obsolete Techweez
According to Bob Collymore, Telkom and Airtel merger could render Analysys Mason's report and recommdendations on telco competition useless.
Mon, 21 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Here's what you need to know about Airtel Kenya's new #RoamLikeHome bundles - Dignited
Here's what you need to know about Airtel Kenya's new #RoamLikeHome bundles Dignited
Airtel Kenya has introduced some very generous roaming bundles dubbed #RoamLikeHome. Here is what you need to know about these new bundles.
Wed, 27 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
MPs raise the red flag over Airtel, Telkom merger - Business Daily
MPs raise the red flag over Airtel, Telkom merger Business Daily
A National Assembly committee has raised the red flag on the proposed merger between Airtel and Telkom Kenya, saying there are outstanding issues in the ...
Mon, 04 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel Kenya Excites Netizens With Their New Promotional Billboard - KahawaTungu
Airtel Kenya Excites Netizens With Their New Promotional Billboard KahawaTungu
Airtel Kenya has rolled out new promotional billboards and advertisements in a bid to lure customers into their network as well as retain.
Sat, 02 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Kenyans to get new phone numbers as 07** runs out - The Standard
Kenyans to get new phone numbers as 07** runs out The Standard
New mobile subscribers will get mobile numbers with a different prefix after *service* providers exhausted the 07** prefix. Safaricom and Airtel have already ...
Wed, 01 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
It's hard being an Airtel Kenya Customer - Techish Kenya
It's hard being an Airtel Kenya Customer Techish Kenya
Over the holidays, as we all went home upcountry, I tried being a full time Airtel Kenya customer. In Nairobi, I use Faiba4G as my main data SIM. And being that ...
Tue, 08 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel now offers more data, free WhatsApp on its amazing data bundles - Standard Digital
Airtel now offers more data, free WhatsApp on its amazing data bundles Standard Digital
Airtel continues to offer its customers more value for money with the revamp of its Amazing Data Bundles that have driven increased uptake of data and.
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel, Telkom merger points to price war - Business Daily
Airtel, Telkom merger points to price war Business Daily
The planned Airtel-Telkom merger is likely to trigger a tariff war in the telecommunications sector as the new entity is likely to opt for a low-cost pricing strategy to ...
Wed, 20 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel Kenya subscribers jump by 18 per cent - Standard Digital
Airtel Kenya subscribers jump by 18 per cent Standard Digital
Kenya's second-largest mobile services provider Airtel Kenya recorded the biggest jump in market share following an 18 per cent growth in subscribers during ...
Wed, 18 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Bharti Airtel posts mixed results for East Africa - The East African
Bharti Airtel posts mixed results for East Africa The East African
Indian telecommunication giant Bharti Airtel reported mixed results in the region for 2017, with its Ugandan unit's profits growing by almost 30 per cent to $62.12 ...
Sun, 19 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
USSD Codes for Safaricom, Airtel Kenya and Telkom Kenya - Techweez
USSD Codes for Safaricom, Airtel Kenya and Telkom Kenya Techweez
USSD codes is one technology that is used widely in Kenya. We use it for a host of things that range from buying airtime to subscribing for data plans and even ...
Tue, 16 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Telkom Kenya and Airtel Kenya announce merger plans - Brits in Kenya
Telkom Kenya and Airtel Kenya announce merger plans Brits in Kenya
Telkom Kenya Limited and Airtel Networks Kenya Limited, have announced the signing of a binding agreement that will see the shareholders of the two ...
Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Safaricom Vs Airtel: The battle for dominance : SDV - The Standard
Safaricom Vs Airtel: The battle for dominance : SDV The Standard
Airtel and Safaricom are Kenya's most formidable mobile *service* providers today. How did these two companies get to where they are today? What dominance ...
Fri, 08 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel looking to raise up to $1 billion with LSE listing of African unit - Livemint
Airtel looking to raise up to $1 billion with LSE listing of African unit Livemint
Africa has proved to be a beacon of hope for Airtel, which is faced with a struggling India business as it battles Jio.It is looking to trade on the main market of the ...
Wed, 29 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Why Airtel, Telkom have failed to whittle down Safaricom market share - The Standard
Why Airtel, Telkom have failed to whittle down Safaricom market share The Standard
A planned merger of the telcos collapsed, which would have given them muscle against market leader.
Sun, 26 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel Africa raises Sh126b from SoftBank, other investors - Business Daily
Airtel Africa raises Sh126b from SoftBank, other investors Business Daily
Airtel Africa Ltd, a subsidiary of India's Bharti Airtel Ltd, said on Wednesday it raised $1.25 billion (about Sh126 billion) from six global investors including ...
Wed, 24 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Copyright law does not protect artistic work in film - The Standard
Copyright law does not protect artistic work in film The Standard
Airtel Kenya used the argument based on the Copyright Act to win a case.
Sat, 15 Jun 2019 21:00:00 GMT
KRA now ordered to release Airtel equipment in tax row - Business Daily
KRA now ordered to release Airtel equipment in tax row Business Daily
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has been ordered to release Airtel Kenya's equipment that the taxman had detained on suspicion that they are meant for ...
Sun, 25 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel Kenya will soon get 01** prefix once approved by the Communication Authority of Kenya - Dignited
Airtel Kenya will soon get 01** prefix once approved by the Communication Authority of Kenya Dignited
Airtel is the second largest mobile network operator in terms of subscriber base in Kenya. Airtel trails behind Safaricom and is closely followed behind by Telkom ...
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
