Author: Muindi

Kenya is on high alert after an attempt to hack the e-Citizen platform. The e-Citizen is a digital payment platform for all government services. The platform allows for the payment of various services, including the application for national IDs, passports, driving licenses, visas, business permits, tax filing, property transfer, land rent, and marriage certificates.  On Thursday, following complaints from the public that the platform was not accessible, the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4) said it had established that “increased/abnormal global internet traffic targeted at several CIIs in Kenya aimed at disrupting essential services.” According to NC4, those targeted…

MultiChoice Kenya has announced a price adjustment for its DStv for Business packages, effective August 1, 2023.  The new prices range from Ksh 1,350 for the Stay Basic package to Ksh 13,300 for the Play Ultra package.  Despite the price adjustment, MultiChoice continues to offer value to its customers with a variety of packages to choose from and a commitment to bringing customers the entertainment they love. In a statement, MultiChoice said, “Across the African continent, DStv continues to offer value to its customers with a variety of packages to choose from to keep your guests, patrons, customers and staff…

Safaricom and EDOMx have partnered to launch Faraja, a service that will enable more than 32 million customers to buy on credit from businesses on Lipa Na M-PESA. Faraja enables customers to make purchases between KSh. 20 and KSh. 100,000 at zero interest fee and complete the payment within 30 days. “We begin with Kenya, but our eyes are on the global market because innovative concepts such as Faraja will go a long way in encouraging creativity in the digital financial sector to fulfil inclusivity goals and true sector deepening. There is no doubt the global digital financial frontier is…

NCBA Group opened its third branch at Kahawa Sukari in Kiambu as part of its local and regional expansion strategy. In launching the Kahawa Sukari branch, Tirus Mwithiga, the director for retail banking at NCBA said the expansion represents the company’s steadfast commitment to meeting the evolving needs of its customers. “This latest branch will be key to supporting the local businesses in the area by offering personalized banking solutions. At NCBA, we understand the significance of SMEs to economic growth, innovation, job formation, and social cohesion. We recognize that SME lending is one of the most economically important and…

Boya, a Kenyan fintech firm, has launched its virtual Visa expense card in partnership with VISA and Diamond Trust Bank (DTB). The Visa expense card is designed to help local businesses manage payments and expenses with one virtual card solution. The Boya platform aims to streamline and revolutionize expense tracking and reporting for businesses of all sizes. With the new product, Boya has integrated DTB’s Cards as a Service offering into the platform, enabling Boya’s customers to access virtual corporate cards supported by the Visa card scheme. https://twitter.com/DTBKenya/status/1683846086287294473?s=20 These virtual corporate cards will allow businesses to efficiently track, manage, and…

GOtv has announced that starting August 2023, it will air all Premier League and La Liga matches through its newly introduced GOtv Supa+ package. According to Jacqueline Sagala, Head of Customer Experience & Care at MultiChoice Kenya, the GOtv Supa+ package has been curated to bring customers the latest sporting spectacles and a diverse range of content. https://twitter.com/GOtvKenya_/status/1683794384301740032?s=20 With access to over 70 exceptional channels and an expanded World of Champions offering, subscribers can enjoy a broader selection of thrilling football action and indulge in a variety of sports on dedicated channels. The package will cost KES 3,500 offering more…