Month: June 2021
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Corporate
Safaricom launches M-Pesa app
Safaricom is targeting over one million tourists who visit Kenya annually through the newly launched M-Pesa app. According to Safaricom…
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Health
Stringent lockdown measures likely in South Africa as COVID-19 cases surge
As the number of COVID-19 cases increased by 11,093 over the past 24 hours in South Africa, tighter lockdown measures…
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Politics
IEBC rules out creation of new constituencies before 2022 polls
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has ruled out the creation of new constituencies before next year’s general elections.…
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Economy
KRA optimizes iTax ahead of June 30 annual returns filing deadline
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has enhanced the iTax system in readiness for high traffic ahead of the 2020 annual…
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Sport
Julius Yego targets another javelin podium finish at Tokyo Olympics
Former world javelin champion Julius Yego has promised to improve his performance at the Tokyo Olympic Games which will officially…
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Health
Uganda closes parliament amid surging COVID-19 cases, deaths
Uganda on Tuesday announced the closure of parliament for 14 days as a second wave of COVID-19 continues to devastate…
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Health
AU, World Bank to support COVID-19 vaccination for 400 million Africans
Uganda on Tuesday announced the closure of parliament for 14 days as a second wave of COVID-19 continues to devastate…
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News
MPs reject taxes on Ugali, Bread
The National Treasury has been dealt a blow over its intent to impose tax on various basic commodities like staple…
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Commodities
KBL steps up fight against illicit brew with ksh.76 million promotion
The Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), has stepped up efforts in fighting illicit brews with a campaign geared towards rewarding loyal…
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Corporate
Britam inks deal with Koa to aid savings, investments for as little as Ksh.100
Britam has partnered with a Kenya-based fintech startup Koa, a deal that will enable Kenyans to start saving with as…
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