Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

South African advertising firm, Hubble is set to enter the Kenyan market following talks of a possible partnership with Uber Kenya. According to reports the South African company plans to install in-vehicle screens in Uber vehicles. Hubble sales and commercial director David Taitz confirmed the reports  but did not disclose the a timeline. The deal would provide a chance for Hubble to advertise to the riders as they browse through the entertainment on the touchscreens. They will provide information about attractions and restaurants, and allow riders to select from various local entertainment options. Read: Youngest Igembe South Mp Gets A Wardrobe Change…

The National Treasury has halted the installation and commissioning of mobile medical clinics connected to the Sh5 billion health scandal. The Treasury is reported to have cut Sh450 million set aside to cater for the installation and commissioning of 100 containers that are reported to be stuck at the National Youth Service yard in Mombasa. “100 portable clinics were procured and are due for installation and commissioning in the sites that are to be prepared by the Ministry,” Health principal secretary Julius Korir said. “The removal of the allocation of Sh450 million will result in the programme not being implemented…

Kenya Airways has made headlines once again following reports that four top executives have left the company. KQ has been the target of a lot of criticism over the years following their financial struggles which have been linked to poor management. Catherine Moraa (head of internal audit), Lucy Muhiu (head of employee relations), Kevin Kinyanjui (information systems director), and Brian Mbuti (in-flight and jet fuel procurement) have left national carrier. According to the companies human resource director Sammy Chepkwony the four had ‘resigned’. “We not only recognize the long service rendered to Kenya Airways by these colleagues, but also the various…

Safaricom Limited is targeting to complete the photo registration of its 19 million M-PESA users by December. The company believes that the initiative will help them abide by the law and put an end to M-PESA theft committed through stolen handsets. “We began the electronic subscriber registration early this year. The rollout and training of our agents and dealers is ongoing and we aim to finalise this by December 2017,” said Safaricom. “The plan is to cover all our customer registration points.” Read: Despite Court Order, Communication Authority Insists on Kenya’s Digital Migration Deadline The company will using a digital database…

Following weeks of scrutiny and several battles Nakumatt Supermarket is slowly showing signs of recovery. The retailer chain recently filed a petition in court following the closure of its Junction branch by the owners of the mall. “We met with the directors and managers of the Junction Mall led by director Andrew Ndegwa and the MD of Knight Frank Ben Woodhams on 25 September 2017 to demonstrate to them the restocking plan that we had initiated and that was building up to achieve full stocking by 1 December 2017. The directors and managers wished us well in this endeavor,” the…

Another notice has been issued regarding Nakumatt and its outlets. The company has been targeted over failure to settle debts. Nakumatt Westgate has issued a notice to its customers regarding the recent closure of its Westgate branch. According to reports, the retailer chain has been the target of speculation following the closure of several branches. The company recently made headlines over the closure of its Junction outlet after a file was petitioned in court. Read: Jade Collections Opens New Branch In Nairobi’s Westlands “We met with the directors and managers of the Junction Mall led by director Andrew Ndegwa and the…

Pay TV Kwese has launched a three day subscription package which will allow its customers to pay as they watch. The move by Kwese TV aims to tap into the high demand for entertainment, current affairs and sports programming. Now customers will be able to pay for a three-day, seven-day or 30-day package that will allow them to access premium content. “Kenya is an important market for us and we are excited to bring our full offering here,” said Kennedy Ojung’a, Kwese TV general manager for Kenya. Read: iWayAfrica Kenya Set To Expand After Deal With Callkey Networks Kwese TV signed a deal with Union…

iWayAfrica Kenya has been granted approval to acquire the terrestrial and VSAT customer base of Callkey Networks, a Nairobi-based corporate communications service provider and a subdivision of ImaraSat. iWayAfrica is currently available in 44 countries across Africa and prioritizes in designing, installing and operating networks to suit customers’ requirements. iWayAfrica partnered with CallKey to help increase its local presence and meet it 200-strong customer base.The government was also involved as they aim to improve the reach and efficiency of internet connectivity. The deal only adds to the ever growing competition in the internet provision sector. Read: Airtel Kenya Subscribers Jump to…

Member states within the Common Market for Eastern and South Africa (Comesa) have come to an agreement over the current state of telephone roaming charges. According to reports the member states have agreed to abolish telephone roaming charges which could be the beginning of more cost effective services for customers within the bloc. “Although pricing of voice services in many African countries was becoming competitive and comparable with the rest of the world, the cost of broadband continued to be out of reach of most people,” ministers from the bloc stated in a final report that resolved to adopt uniform…

Following the dispute between the Ndegwa family and the financially unstable retail chain Nakumatt Supermarket over the closure of its Junction Mall in Nairobi, the supermarket’s current financial situation has been revealed to the public. The Ndegwa’s closed off the company from its Junction Mall premises claiming the supermarket has failed to pay debts. After a year of verbal exchanges and disagreements the feud was finally brought to light and as a result the Ndegwa family made unwanted headlines. Read: Nakumatt Shuts Down NextGen Store Indefinitely (Photos) Earlier this week the supermarket was able to secure a court injunction which mandated…

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation(MFTBC) have announced the launching of their new line of Fuso FJ1623R trucks in Kenya. MFTBC along with Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (DICV) under the umbrella of Daimler Trucks Asia (DTA) have worked hand in hand with Simba Colt the official distributor of Fuso Trucks in Kenya in building trucks that ‘meet the needs of the local consumers’. According to Simba Cooperation Chief Executive Officer, Dinesh Kotecha the trucks were created to fit the growth potential shifting to developing markets in African countries and particularly in Kenya. Read: LSK Warns EACC Against Probing Supreme Court Registrar, Esther Nyaiyaki “Kenya…

Kenya Airways (KQ) is reported to have sold two Boeing 737-700 airplanes in an effort to improve its current financial position. The transaction was arranged by the Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed national carrier and his been confirmed in a September filing by UK-based Air Partner. “Air Partner Remarketing has successfully sold and delivered two B737-700 aircraft and a GE engine for Kenya Airways,” the aviation services firm said in the statement. Read: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Closes, Delays Flights A price guide by Chicago-based Boeing revealed that a new B737-700 cost $82.4 million (Sh8.4 billion). Earlier, Air Partner announced that KQ had…

Online Taxi hailing company, Uber has increased its rates for select vehicles driven by highly-rated drivers in what the company believes will provide customers with a better experience. The new service dubbed ‘UberSELECT’ costs Sh100 instead of UberX’s Sh80 with the charge per minute and per kilometre being Sh4 and Sh43 respectively. “We believe our customers should be allowed more choice in the way they travel,” Loic Amado, Uber’s general manager for East Africa, said in a statement. Read: Safaricom and Qualcomm Launch Countrywide “3G Experiential Tour” The new price is an increase from the original Sh2.40 per minute and Sh33.60 per…

Students in their first year will have to wait a little bit longer for their education loans as Higher Education Loans Board (Helb) disbursements will not be issued after thousands did not sign loan application forms. Helb Chief Executive Officer, Charles Ringera has stated that no loans will be awarded until all the necessary application forms are signed and submitted. He added that Helb is currently processing over 104,000 online applications submitted by the September 8 deadline. 74,541 have been signed while 29 per cent are still in need of the necessary signature. “We may rush to award loans and…

October will mark the end of the subsidized Sh90 maize flour following a move by the Treasury that saw it allocate another Sh3 billion to compensate for maize import costs from August. The move now means Sh6.7 billion has been spent to help relieve customers from the high cost of flour. According to Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich, the plan is set to end in a few weeks and the government is expecting that fresh maize harvests will be availed for millers. Read: Government Subsidized Maize Flour Available At Sh. 90 “We have extended subsidy programme to mid-October, therefore, requiring additional resources…