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In a recent communication, Airtel Kenya has informed its customers about a scheduled maintenance activity that may result in intermittent services on calls and SMS. The maintenance is set to take place between midnight and 4 am tonight. Airtel Kenya, a leading telecommunications service provider, issued the notice to proactively …

Kenya Airways (KQ) is actively addressing the situation to ensure the continuity of flights between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam after Tanzania announced the suspension of all KQ flights into its capital, effective January 22. The decision by Kenya’s southern neighbor stems from a reciprocity dispute, triggered by Kenya’s rejection …

On Monday, the official exchange rate of the shilling against the dollar surpassed the 160-unit mark, marking a sustained and steady depreciation trend that has reduced the margin between the official and retail selling rates of the US currency. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) published an indicative rate on …

Mombasa County Government has issued a temporary suspension of Bamburi Cement’s coal operations to safeguard the well-being of nearby residents. The decision follows a comprehensive site inspection led by Deputy Governor Francis Thoya, along with officials from the Environment Department, Public Health, and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). The …

Stakeholders in the mining sector express their endorsement for anticipated reforms, while also seeking a grace period before the eventual implementation of regulations governing the mining of strategic minerals to mitigate potential disruptions to livelihoods. Dr. Patrick Kanyoro, Chair of the Kenya Chamber of Mines, conveyed the industry’s support for …

Following an outage that affected M-PESA services from around 11:00 am on Tuesday, normal functionality has been restored. The disruption was observed on both Safaricom’s M-PESA App and the Sim Toolkit. Banks had alerted customers to possible delays and requested patience until further instructions were provided once the issue was …

Carrefour (CARR.PA) is informing customers that it will no longer carry PepsiCo goods such as Pepsi, Lay’s crisps, and 7up due to increased costs, marking the latest dispute over pricing between retailers and global food corporations. Starting Thursday, Carrefour stores in France will display shelves of PepsiCo (PEP.O) products accompanied …

In an effort to curb power theft and reduce meter reading costs, Kenya Power has announced a three-year initiative requiring customers in rural areas with postpaid meters to transition to prepaid meters. The company will cease connecting rural customers with postpaid meters as it moves towards implementing smart meters. According …

Commencing January 2024, individuals exploring Kenya’s renowned parks will encounter substantial hikes in entrance fees, following the Kenya Wildlife Service’s (KWS) decision to increase park entry fees. Nairobi National Park, a favorite among both city residents and foreign tourists, will see the most significant fee increase. In tandem, Kenya Railways …

Airtel has expanded its presence in the voice market, surpassing Safaricom in the three months leading up to September 2023, thanks to substantial investments in network infrastructure within the country, as indicated by the latest sector statistics. The first-quarter report for the financial year 2023/24 from the Communications Authority of …