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M-PESA recently marked 18 years since its launch, a milestone that reflects its transformation from a simple mobile money transfer service into a financial platform that touches nearly every aspect of daily life in Kenya and beyond. When it was introduced in 2007, many of its users were interacting with
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As part of its celebrations, Safaricom will appreciate its customers and partners across the country while marking 25 years in operation. Safaricom’s mobile money platform, M-PESA, has now been in service for 18 years since launching in March 2007. The service operates in over 170 countries and serves more
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More than 300 students at Kianyingi Primary School are set to benefit from improved learning facilities made possible through support from the M-PESA Foundation. The initiative includes the construction of 12 classrooms from the ECDE unit to Grade 9, easing congestion and accommodating more students. New washrooms for boys, girls,
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Safaricom has completed the first phase of a Tier 3+ data centre in Limuru, marking a strategic expansion of its digital infrastructure to enhance service reliability and compliance with Kenya’s data regulations. Located in the Redhill area of Limuru, the facility is one of three planned over the long
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The government has announced new measures to enhance wildlife tourism in Baringo County, aiming to unlock the region’s potential as a prime destination for eco-tourism. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano made the announcement during World Wildlife Day celebrations at Kiborgoch Conservancy in Baringo South, highlighting the county’
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The government has allocated more than Ksh1 billion this year to compensate victims of human-wildlife conflict, with payments now set to be processed within 90 days of lodging claims, Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano announced on Monday. Speaking at the World Wildlife Day celebrations in Baringo County, CS
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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has been actively adjusting the Central Bank Rate (CBR) to encourage economic growth and make credit more accessible. The recent reduction of the CBR to 10.75 percent from 11.25 percent is part of a series of cuts aimed at influencing lending rates
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The Co-operative Bank has strategically set up branches across Nairobi County to offer convenient banking services to Kenyans. Below is a detailed list of all Co-op Bank branches in Nairobi, including their contact information. 1. Aga Khan Walk Branch * P.O. Box: 20818 – 00100 Nairobi * Tel: (020) 2214063 * Cell: 0729
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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has issued a stern warning to banks that fail to reduce their interest rates in accordance with the lowered Central Bank Rate (CBR). This directive is part of an ongoing effort by the CBK to ensure that the benefits of reduced cost of funds
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Co-op Bank has reduced its base lending rate from 16.5% to 14.5% per annum, effective immediately. This 2% cut aims to stimulate credit growth, particularly for MSMEs, following the Central Bank of Kenya's recent rate adjustments.
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Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano on Saturday confirmed that the recent fire in Nairobi National Park was caused by a discarded cigarette butt. The fire broke out in the Athi Basin area near Kitengela and destroyed 210 acres of the park’s 28,000-acre expanse. Miano stated that
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The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife worked with the Council of Governors (COG) Tourism and Wildlife Committee to agree on resolutions that aim to protect wildlife and grow tourism across counties. Both sides decided to set up an intergovernmental forum, as provided by the Intergovernmental Relations Act, 2012. This forum