The Communications Authority of Kenya plans to spend KSh 1.1 billion to connect 101 sub-locations in 19 Counties to mobile network services by June this year under the Universal Service Fund (USF). The USF was established in 2009 to facilitate the widespread availability of communications services in various parts of the country. The Authority revealed the plans Thursday while launching Phase II of the Universal Service Fund (USF) Voice Infrastructure Connectivity Project in Akiriamet, West Pokot County. 14 Sub-locations have been connected to mobile network services in the area. https://twitter.com/CA_Kenya/status/1514867968982884352?s=20&t=QqePWsLh5g7YM7NhrQBDEA ‘‘This project will facilitate residents of the beneficiary sub-locations to…
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The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has launched its own streaming service, FIFA+. FIFA+ will provide live access to football matches, interactive games, news, tournament information, an archive and video content around the men’s and women’s games. “FIFA+ represents the next step in our vision to make football truly global and inclusive, and it underpins FIFA’s core mission of expanding and developing football globally,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “This project represents a cultural shift in the way different types of football fans want to connect with and explore the global game and has been a fundamental part of…
The World Cup™ trophy is coming to Nairobi, Kenya on the 26th of May 2022, courtesy of The Coca-Cola Company, in partnership with FIFA. Kenya is one of nine African countries selected to receive and host the trophy as part of an exclusive tour ahead of the FIFA World Cup™ event in Qatar in November. The FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour will give millions of people in Kenya and around the world the opportunity to get up close and personal with the official Trophy that will be presented by FIFA to the winning country of this year’s FIFA World Cup™…
The National Treasury plans to increase the Credit Guarantee Scheme capital for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises from the current KSh4 billion to KSh10 billion over the medium term. While presenting the KSh3.3 trillion budget, Kenya’s Finance Minister Ukur Yattani allocated KSh10.1 billion shillings to support local industries and their ongoing projects in the manufacturing sector. Out of this, KSh1 billion will go to the Credit Guarantee Scheme to enhance access to affordable credit by SMEs in the Manufacturing industry. Another KSh 626 million will go to the provision of finances to SMEs through Kenyan Industrial Estate. “To enhance coverage…
Digital payment provider, Visa has opened a new innovation studio in Nairobi, its first dedicated innovation site in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The facility will serve the sub-Saharan Africa region and joins a network of innovation centers operated by Visa since 2016, in cities including Dubai, Singapore, and San Francisco. “Sub-Saharan Africa is a fast-growing region with a tech-savvy population. As we continue to grow digital payments adoption in the region, our aspiration is to deepen our collaboration with clients and partners in developing solutions that are designed around the unique needs of Africa,” said Aida Diarra, Senior Vice President &…
Regional low-cost airline Jambojet has launched a three-tier level loyalty program for its customers to show appreciation to those who fly up to 100 times a year. The loyalty programme dubbed ‘Jambojet Rewards’, will see passengers redeem points on flights, baggage or other ancillaries, priority check-in and baggage handling, and discounts on Jambojet services among others. ”We conduct research studies with our customers to understand their perspective on the areas we are excelling at, and where they would like to see an improvement,” said Karanja Ndegwa, Jambojet MD& CEO. Jambojet, a market leader with over 44% domestic market share, has…