Month: November 2020

254 Articles
A WorldRemit user on a mobile device
SMART MONEY

WorldRemit Slashes Charges in Largest Ever Price Drop

The repricing represents the largest ever price drop in terms of number of corridors for WorldRemit.

Akon cryptocurrency in Kenya
MARKETS

Launch of Akoin Cryptocurrency in Kenya

The global hype about cryptocurrency has hit Kenya as well. Since the launch, it has evolved through many versions. These new and improved...

A cybercriminal at work.
FEATURED STORY

Why Cybersecurity Attacks Have Doubled Within One Year

Health providers will be under close scrutiny by the new data regulator due to the sensitivity of the personal information they hold

Centum CEO James Mworia addressing a past press briefing
MARKETS

Jitters as Centum Posts Ksh1.7 Billion Loss

Centum posted a Ksh1.7 billion loss for the period ended September 30, 2020 down from a Ksh6.7 billion profit recorded in the same...

FEATURED STORY

Business Associations Take On Government Over Minimum Tax 

The tax, introduced through the Finance Act 2020, is a base income tax payable by all persons regardless of whether or not they...

Investing bitcoin in Kenya
MARKETS

The Sceptical View on the Uselessness of Bitcoin

Bitcoin, being one of the famous cryptocurrencies, has taken the world to a new level, and people around the world are more eager...

CBK Governor Dr Patrick Njoroge profile www.businesstoday.co.ke
FEATURED STORY

CBK Content With Economic Health, Retains Base Lending Rate at 7.00%

CBK Governor Dr. Patrick Njoroge noted that leading indicators for the Kenyan economy point to a recovery in the second half of 2020

Carbacid and BOC Gases
STOCKS

Gas Firms Share Prices Rally After Billionaire Buyout Bid

This offer is also subject to there being no reduction of more than 15% in the net asset value of the company as...

African magic holiday pop-up channel
MEDIA

Special Africa Magic Holiday Pop-up Channel For DStv and GOtv

The AM Holiday pop-up channel will give viewers a front-row seat from the comfort of their homes to the biggest Nigerian music and...

Singer Daddy Owen. The singer has launched a phone accessories brand known as Balance by Daddy Owen
FEATURED STORY

Daddy Owen Launches Phone Accessories Brand ‘Balance’

Owen further disclosed that talks with Safaricom to stock the accessories at their stores were at an advanced stage.