American media services provider Netflix Inc has reduced its subscription prices in Kenya and Sub-Saharan Africa, effective February 21. According to Netflix, the mobile plan will now be priced at Ksh 200, down from Ksh 300, and their basic plan will be priced at Ksh 300, down from Ksh 700. The standard plan will now cost Ksh 700, previously Ksh 1,100, and the premium plan will cost Ksh 1,100, previously Ksh 1,450. “Our goal is simple: to offer a wide variety of quality shows and films curated for you. New members who sign up will see the new prices immediately.…
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Meta Platforms has announced a subscription service called Meta Verified, letting users verify their accounts using a government ID and get a blue badge. The subscription bundle for Instagram and Facebook also includes extra protection against impersonation and will be priced at $11.99 per month on the web or $14.99 per month on Apple’s iOS system. Meta Verified will be rolled out in Australia and New Zealand, with gradual launches in other countries. Other social media apps, like Snap Inc’s Snapchat and messaging app Telegram, launched paid subscription services in 2022.
The first phase of the Loft Residences project has been completed. The Loft residences by Centum Real Estate is the second estate at Two Rivers Development after the Riverbank Apartments, which launched in 2022. Phase one consists of 32 luxurious four-bedroom duplexes, which sit on 3.9 acres in Two Rivers, each measuring 3,014 sq ft. Loft residences bring the total number of houses handed over by the developer in the last two years to 656. “You’re not just buying a home at Loft Residences, but a lifestyle. You can take a walk at night, watch a movie, do your shopping…
Cameroonian songstress Posi teams up with Dj Wicked for an extensive journey on love. Posi has carved a name for herself by staying consistent, and on their new collaborative EP with Dj Wicked, she croons on the highs and lows of love as they continue in their string of sonically cohesive projects. ‘Troubles Of The Heart’ comes with an endearing production from lovelorn souls with an emotional, introspective journey filled with music that celebrates the beauty and complexity of life and love. Love is a difficult game and can sometimes leave us feeling worthless and confused about whether to stay…
Insurance underwriters evaluate and analyze the risks involved in insuring people and assets. They establish pricing for accepted insurable risks. Often, they use specialized software and actuarial data to determine the likelihood and magnitude of risk. Underwriters assume the risk of a contract with an individual or entity. For instance, an underwriter may assume the risk of the cost of a fire in a home/business in return for a premium or a monthly payment. Does your small business need insurance underwriters? No business, big or small, exists in a vacuum. The beauty of any business is competition. Competition helps one’s…
I&M Bank has permanently dropped fees for transferring cash between its platform and mobile wallets. “We believe this move will offer new and existing customers a huge relief during tough economic times and encourage more customers to transact on mobile,” I&M general manager for digital business Michael Mwangi said. “As part of our approach to service delivery, recent customer feedback showed that as much as our transaction rates are favourable, there was an opportunity to review our policies on bank-to-mobile money wallet charges for the digitally active customer.” The Central Bank of Kenya had, on December 6, 2022, granted banks the…