Day: August 23, 2017
Kenyan towns with cheaper Facebook Wi-Fi
Surf Kenya, Facebook’s local partner, says it has so far rolled out the Express Wi-Fi in 600 areas across the country
BT Reporter
KAM challenges plastic bags ban in court
They had been given six months to cease production of polythene bags and ensure no stock was left over
KNA
Asia’s iflix takes on Showmax, Netflix in battle for Kenyan online video market
iflix Africa will be banking on the growing youth population, rising internet and smartphone penetration and huge appetite for digital entertainment
BT Reporter
Sh319m insurance payout for livestock
The first policy was bought in 2015, covering 25,060 livestock for 5,000 households at a cost of Ksh58 million in Turkana and Wajir...
KNA
Coca-Cola unveils healthy orange juice
Soft drinks giant invests over Sh3.1 billion in state of the art 'Hotfill' technology for the production of its new range of Minute...
BT Correspondent
NIC Bank pre-tax profit shrinks 9.3%
Lender records Ksh 2.92 billion profit, for the first half of 2017, compared to Ksh 3.22 billion the prior year
BT Reporter
New governor inherits Sh600 million debt
Whether the debt will be paid in time to allow the fulfillment of governor’s pledges remains a matter of conjecture
KNA
Strong signal MPs will increase their pay
Homa Bay MP-elect Gladys Wanga said the Salaries and Remuneration Commission heavily slashed their allowances without conducting a job evaluation
THE STAR
Rebranded Alexander Forbes targets African markets
The financial and insurance provider, now known as Zamara, seeks to capitalise on the growing demand for insurance, brokerage and similar services on...
BT Correspondent
Goodbye influencers, hello ordinary guy memes
Brands need the human touch with their customers. The nondescript trendsetter can relate with everyone
EMILY MANJERU
