Author: Cyrus

After Safaricom, Airtel has now announced new and cheaper data offerings which includes free WhatsApp on the depletion of data bundles. Commenting on the new data offerings announced this morning, Airtel Kenya managing director, Prasanta Das Sarma said, “We are happy to introduce our revamped Amazing data bundle offerings that will also allow our customers to enjoy more data and free WhatsApp that does not eat into their bundles.” The bundles are way cheaper than what Safaricom announced some few days ago. According to Airtel, unlike offerings from their competitors, the free WhatsApp offering by Airtel does not consume your…

There was a scare at Wilson Airport on Sunday after one of the engines of the Silverstone Air flight from Diani failed after take off. READ: KCAA Imposes Restrictions To 29 Air Operators Not Fully Certified Copy liAccording to passengers on the flight from Ukunda, the plane developed mechanical problems immediately after take off and the passengers were told that one of the engines had failed so they were told to prepare for any eventualities. The plane landed safely at Wilson Airport but emergency services were alerted and the passengers took to social media to voice their concerns and opinions. As…

Safaricom Head of Innovation Lab, Kamal Bhattacharya has left the company in what colleagues call suspicious circumstances, few months after being recruited. Kamal who previously worked with MIT and IBM was recruited to spur innovation at the telco which is looking beyond voice, data and sms services as growth stagnates. He joined the company in April 2017 and has not achieved much despite being retained with a generous package. Funny enough, Kamal was previously a key partner of Erik Hersman as the latter went about looting iHub coffers and mismanaging the tech hub which has now been turned into a…

Migori Governor Okoth Obado spent the night in Kenyatta National Hospital in what is believed to be a strong bout of Malaria after having slept without mosquito nets in the prison cells. According to prison sources, the governor was rushed to the hospital in a private car so as not to raise curiosity and is admitted in Ward 10 in the private wing of the referral hospital. We are told by medical sources that the governor is responding well to treatment and might be back to his feet soon. The governor is charged with the murder of Sharon Otieno and…

US First Lady Melania Trump will be visiting Kenya this Friday as part of her Africa tour which saw her land in Ghana less than 24 hours ago. READ: US First Lady Melania Trump To Visit Kenya In First Solo International Trip According to sources within the security sector, Melania Trump will be visiting Kenya National Theatre where she will be entertained by a group of kids and Sarakasi dancers. She is also expected to visit the US embassy and have a meeting with the staff before going to KWS headquarters and animal orphanage at the Nairobi National Park where she…

Nairobi County Assembly representatives laid a clear case of fraud, misuse of power and outright corruption to impeach their speaker Beatrice Elachi. In the well documented case with provided evidence, it was found that the speaker started demanding to use first class and not business class as provided for in the regulations published by Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). We have evidence of the speaker calling a travel agent, Travel Plaza Ltd, to demand that they book her on first class of Emirates Airlines which cost Ksh1.6 million against the SRC regulations which allows her to fly only on business…

Yves Rocher, France based cosmetic company, has opened its new Lab store at The Hub to target the fast-growing Kenyan middle class population. Yves Rocher store which has been opened at The Hub, boasts 3 beauty advisors and more than 800 product references to ensure a global beauty offer respecting women and nature. READ: New Panadol Tablet To Relieve Pain Faster, Says Manufacturer Yves Rocher is known for its premium botanical beauty products and expertise in Face Care. It targets women who are committed to plants and beauty. As a Botanist, Harvester, Manufacturer and Retailer, Yves Rocher controls the entire life cycle…

Uganda’s music sensation and current Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine was arrested at Entebbe International Airport last night as he sought to travel to the US for further treatment. According to his wife, Barbie Kyagulanyi, Bobi Wine was blocked from travelling to the Washington USA despite having doctors letter indicating that he needed special medical attention. READ: Google Loon Spreads Wings To Uganda, A Month After Launching In Kenya Bobi Wine’s wife also indicated that Robert Kyagulanyi was beaten inside the ambulance before being dumped at Kirudu Hospital. “He told me that as soon as they closed the…

Kenya Airways (KQ) has today announced its financial results which have seen it make a further loss of Ksh 3.992 billion. READ: How Kenya Airways was Run Down and Why the Airline Might Cease Operation Very Soon However, the results show that the airline’s half year results ending 30th June, 2018 has seen a 30.8 percent improvement. KQ has attributed the improvement to passenger numbers which increased by 6.6 percent to 2.3 million, while cargo uplift increased by 13 percent to 31,973 tonnes over the same period last year meaning that the volume of business increased but there is no hope…

James Nganga Wanted Again Over Attempted Murder of a city lawyer he promised to make suffer and kill for belittling him.

Senior Kikuyu leaders have sent their protests to State House over the plans which were being laid by the office of the President to have President Uhuru Kenyatta visit Nyanza and launch various development projects while he has not done the same in his own backyard. Seen more as fear of Raila’s growing influence in the second term of President Uhuru’s government and determination to see Kikuyus respect agreement between Deputy President Ruto and President Uhuru, the leaders have indicated that they will not appreciate being looked down upon. CS Margaret Kobia in Nyanza Now President Uhuru and his key…

Faith Nyokabi, 25-year-old woman from Thika town has been arrested and charged for allegedly refusing to breastfeed her 4 month old baby unless her husband paid her Ksh 100,000. The woman abandoned her baby at her home in Kiganjo Estate 7 days ago and refused to return without receiving the money from her husband, Charles Kiiri. Her husband who is 36 and a casual labourer was informed of his wife’s decision on August 1 when the woman left the baby at home. The woman reportedly told her husband that she went to a local hospital where she was injected with…

Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has asked Multichoice Tanzania to explain why it is still continuing to offer free-to-air channels in its paid subscriptions. In a notice published in today’s dailies, TCRA is warning Multichoice Tanzania Limited that it has continually ignored notices to cease offering the free channels in paid bouquets offered by the Naspers owned entity. READ: Tanzanian Billionaires the Rajabalis buy Ksh344 million stake at Equity Bank Multichoice is said to have breached the contract and efforts to have TCRA push them to follow the law has not been successful. The authority now wishes to terminate its license.…

Visa, digital payments provider, and mobile financial services firm Branch have announced a partnership under which  Branch will offer financing to merchants who accept payment via Visa (Visa on mobile or Card). The Branch loans will provide merchants with funds to grow their business through supplemental stock, infrastructure investment, and other key operational needs. Loans will be disbursed directly to the merchants’ phones. Through this partnership, Visa and Branch aim to reduce the cost of cash for the qualifying merchants. The eligible merchants will be able to access loans of up to Ksh 30,000 ($300) which can be repaid within 6 months.…

Ugandan authorities are determined to tighten control over the websites being accessed by the citizens in the East African nation. Uganda’s telecommunications regulator, Uganda Communication Commission (UCC), has demanded that all ISPs and telcos block local and international blue video sites. According to UCC boss Godfrey Mutabazi, the commission has apparently identified some 30 popular sites which they want the providers to block. Among the identified sites, 17 are Ugandan while 10 are international. The list was apparently forwarded to UCC by the Pornography Control Committee which was established by the Uganda’s Ethics Minister in Simon Lokodo. The mandate of…