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BIS gives Central banks go ahead on digital currency
June 23, 2021
BIS gives Central banks go ahead on digital currency
The Bank for International Settlements has given its full backing to the development of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), a…
Oil prices slip after upbeat session
June 23, 2021
Oil prices slip after upbeat session
Oil prices declined on Tuesday, giving up some of the gains they had scored in the prior session. The West…
Safaricom launches M-Pesa app
June 23, 2021
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…
KRA optimizes iTax ahead of June 30 annual returns filing deadline
June 23, 2021
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…
KBL steps up fight against illicit brew with ksh.76 million promotion
June 23, 2021
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…
Britam inks deal with Koa to aid savings, investments for as little as Ksh.100
June 22, 2021
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…
KTDA’s new board sends CEO, top executives on compulsory leave
June 22, 2021
KTDA’s new board sends CEO, top executives on compulsory leave
A showdown is looming within the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) with two factions laying claim on the leadership of…
KTDA shareholders elect new Directors
June 21, 2021
KTDA shareholders elect new Directors
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has announced its new directors after elections were held on Saturday. According to KTDA…
Kenyans living abroad sent home Ksh.34 billion in May
June 21, 2021
Kenyans living abroad sent home Ksh.34 billion in May
Kenyans living and working abroad sent home a record high Ksh.34 billion in May this year, the highest inflows ever…
Coffee farmers want CMA out of Coffee business
June 21, 2021
Coffee farmers want CMA out of Coffee business
Coffee farmers are now calling on the government to suspend the Capital Markets Authority’s (CMA) coffee exchange regulations of 2020…