23 March 2024
- Kua Ventures, a faith-driven impact investor based in Nairobi, has partnered with Startup Savanna, an initiative fostering entrepreneurial growth and innovation in Kenya, to support SMEs in the region.
23 March 2024
- Kenya's leading sports betting firm Odibets on Friday, 22 March 2024, unveiled a sponsorship of Ksh5 million for the Kenya Women 3X3 basketball team.
23 March 2024
- HOUSTON, March 22 (Xinhua) — The number of active drilling rigs in the United States decreased to 624 this week, down by five from the previous week and down by 134 from one year ago, according to the weekly data released Friday by Houston-based…
23 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 23 – Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has warned Kenyans against fraudulent activities being carried out by impersonators claiming to be its officials. Mugambi Mutegi, the authority’s communications and external relations…
23 March 2024
- New rules have barred the existing Kenya Power customers from decamping to other firms.
23 March 2024
- Ghana and the United Kingdom trade in a variety of areas, including agriculture, industry, services, and technology. Notably, Ghana sends coffee, tea, crude oil, and vegetables to the United Kingdom while importing equipment, textiles, and meat, among…
23 March 2024
- Machines have run for years with upgrade and lack of maintenance. Upgrade expected to increase cement production capacity to one million tonnes annually in the next two years.
23 March 2024
- The opposition coalition accuses the Kenya Kwanza regime of economic sabotage. Kebs and a fertiliser-supplying company put in a sport over the alleged distribution of fake fertiliser.
22 March 2024
- Kate Middleton is in the early stages of chemotherapy treatment after a cancer diagnosis, the Princess of Wales confirmed in a new video Friday, the first major update provided on the princess’ health since the palace first announced in January she…
22 March 2024
- The East African Portland Cement (EAPC) has temporarily shut down its operations for what it says is a routine maintenance exercise.
22 March 2024
- Users of Facebook and Instagram will receive alerts of missing children in their news feeds as Interior PS terms initiative groundbreaking in marking pivotal milestone to protect children.
22 March 2024
- President says the government has put in place measures to achieve the target. When the plan was launched in 2008, the economy was projected to grow by 10 per cent by 2012
22 March 2024
- Kenya Power has come under intense scrutiny from MPs due to persistent delays in connecting electricity to 42,965 Kenyans who have collectively paid approximately Sh4 billion.
22 March 2024
- The government has recorded an increase in repayment of the Hustler Fund, noting that out of a disbursement of Ksh.49 billion, Kenyans have repaid more than Ksh.37 billion.
22 March 2024
- Kenya and Tanzania have announced the resumption of key exports and the clearance of previously detained goods at the Namanga border.
22 March 2024
- TOPLINE After posting its best day on Wall Street in four months Wednesday, shares of Paramount Global fell Thursday after a report indicated the media conglomerate’s controlling shareholder might not be interested in a reported $11 billion deal for…
22 March 2024
- For a long time, air pollution has been the greatest threat to human health. Breathing is essential for human survival, but inhaling polluted air can be detrimental to one's well-being.
22 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 22 – Kenya and Tanzania have agreed to resolve trade disputes at their borders that have impacted commerce between the two countries. The deal was struck earlier today by Kenya’s Trade Cabinet Secretary, Rebecca Miano, and her…
22 March 2024
- The Digital Transformation and Public Sector (DTPS) Forum and Awards held in Mombasa served as a pivotal moment in Kenya’s transition towards an e-government paradigm. Spearheaded by Greydale Africa, this landmark event illuminated the significance of…
22 March 2024
- Seven out of ten Italians polled in a new survey admitted that Africans are victims of racism and discrimination in Italy. The survey titled 'Africa and Health: The opinion of Italians' was conducted by Ipsos on behalf of Amref-Italia and was…
22 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 22 – The government targets to more than double remittance inflows to Sh1 trillion, boosting the forex market as well as supporting families and the economy. In 2022, for example, remittance inflows into the country stood at Sh478.…
22 March 2024
- NIAMEY, March 22 (Xinhua) — The Nigerien transitional authorities have announced the reopening of the land borders with Nigeria starting at 00:00 Friday. According to observers, the decision will allow the official resumption of trade along the 1,500-…
22 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 22 — Fatalities resulting from road accidents in the country have risen by 7 per cent with 1,026 people killed in road accidents across the country from January to March 20, 2024. Data by the National Transport and Safety Authority…
22 March 2024
- Mirroring the global market, venture funding for African startups in 2023 dropped 31% — from the previous year, according to a new report. The report published by London-based African Private Capital Association revealed that the number of deals,…
22 March 2024
- Mirroring the global market, venture funding for African startups in 2023 dropped 31% — from the previous year, according to a new report. The report published by London-based African Private Capital Association revealed that the number of deals,…
22 March 2024
- The rapidly expanding number of X formerly known as Twitter users in Africa is indicative of the platform's growing influence in shaping the political and socioeconomic landscape of the continent. Twitter contributes to good change and collective…
22 March 2024
- The Umba's Fixed Deposit Account offers an attractive annual interest rate of up to 16% for savings locked in for at least a year. In contrast, Saccos typically pay different rates, ranging from 12% to 15% per annum, depending on the specific Sacco.…
22 March 2024
- If you are full-time employed and want to improve your financial security, getting a second income stream is a no-brainer. But it can tricky when a side hustle starts taking from your monthly paycheque to support transactions. That is why you need to…
22 March 2024
- It is now possible to run a full side hustle without having to be physically present. It is also quite possible to run some side hustles without leaving your desk or affecting concentration at your main job. All you need is a smartphone and if you do…
22 March 2024
- If you occasionally require a quick cash injection between paychecks, a fairly substantial amount to fulfil orders for your small business quickly, or wondering where you can get some money for emergencies, LendPlus is a digital loan app you may want…
22 March 2024
- One standout feature of the LendPlus digital loan app is the ability to extend your repayment several times by up to the number of days your loan was due. No other digital lender so far reviewed by Money254 seems to offer this useful option of…
22 March 2024
- X-Trail T30 offers a range of capable engines, including efficient petrol and diesel options.
22 March 2024
- Have you ever thought of how significant the one million number is? Well, if you had one million shillings in one-shilling coins, it would take you eleven and a half days of continuous counting. And that is at a rate of counting one-shilling coin per…
22 March 2024
- A digital savings account is a type of savings account that can be opened, managed and operated from anywhere at any time using mobile devices such as phones and digital devices such as the computer. It has all the features of a traditional savings…
22 March 2024
- Every day of 2022, over 400 digital loans were approved and disbursed to Kenyans across the country via the LendPlus Digital Loan App - a digital loan app that is barely two years old in the Kenyan market. That is just about one loan being approved…
22 March 2024
- For many traditional loan types, “late fees”, are a nightmare that borrowers have to contend with and endure, unfortunately, if one is facing some financial difficulties during the loan tenure and can’t extricate themselves in time before payment is…
22 March 2024
- Late last year Zenka forgave Ksh166m of penalty fees. We sat down to ask them all about it. With digital lenders over the last few years having racked up a bad rap with accusations of lacking customer-centric policies, Zenka’s latest gesture brings…
22 March 2024
- We are living in rather hard economic times. The cost of living is going up, employment is a challenge after the Covid shockwaves, and most businesses are also struggling to make ends meet. Referral programmes can be a life-saver especially because…
22 March 2024
- As the CBK assumes an oversight and supervisory role over the operations of digital lenders in Kenya, we take a look at the seven major regulatory changes including in the pricing of loans, borrower rights and for the first time strict rules for loan…
22 March 2024
- It’s mid-February, Valentine’s Day deals are over, you probably did a little spending on your loved one(s), payday is still far away but you are in fairly urgent need of some cash to last you till then. Should you take a digital loan? If so, how does…
22 March 2024
- Unlike other compilations you might find on the internet, we have taken time to list only referral programmes that actually accept Kenyan participants and have products you can actually refer to Kenyan friends, family or followers. Many are also…
22 March 2024
- Egypt has raised the prices of various fuel products, fulfilling a commitment made over a year ago to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of a $3 billion financial assistance agreement.
22 March 2024
- When it comes to loans, the biggest factor to consider before borrowing is your ability to repay. The ability to extend your loan repayment period has several advantage especially since sometimes things may not always go as planned. We detail the onl…
22 March 2024
- Timiza is a mobile banking solution launched by Absa Bank Kenya in 2018 (then Barclays Bank Kenya). It is an all-in-one app that not only serves as a mobile loan app, but also enables users to save money and earn interest, pay utilities and buy…
22 March 2024
- Housing happens to be one of the biggest decisions everybody will have to make in their lifetime. And it is not an easy one. As you get older and your family grows, it becomes inevitable that you will have to make the choice. So, should you continue…
22 March 2024
- My regular shopping needs have also transformed. Before the card, I would always feel remorseful when I saw a great sale for something I needed, say a TV I had been saving for. The discounted option always appeared when I was broke. But not anymore! I…
22 March 2024
- Earning an extra income has numerous advantages in making your life easier. It is even more advantageous if you are making this money passively - that is with minimal time commitment. This article will explain to you in detail the Zenka Referral…
22 March 2024
- The Absa Digital Savings Account is one of the pioneer digital savings accounts available in Kenya. This unique accounts gives you a bonus for staying on track with your savings and the best part, you never ever have to visit a branch to transact.…
22 March 2024
- Is that digital loan app you are downloading legit? The relief of getting a loan within minutes should not blind you from the potential helplessness of extortion for months by copycat apps. In this article we take you through the warning signs you are…
22 March 2024
- When you are in urgent need of cash and traditional lending options are either unavailable at the moment or you already are servicing debt with your banking partner, considering a digital loan to sort out the problem at hand can be considered a…
