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How to Open a CDS Account in Kenya: The Definitive Step-by-Step Investor Guide
Learn how to open a CDS account in Kenya to invest in NSE shares, Treasury Bills, and Bonds. Step-by-step digital guides for CDSC and CBK DhowCSD accounts.
Electricity Prices Rise in August as Fuel Cost Charge Increases, Pressuring Kenyan Households
Kenya's electricity prices climb in August due to higher Fuel Cost Charge, with Sh1,000 now buying 38.8 kWh versus 40.2 kWh in July. Rising costs threaten inflation control efforts.
X, YouTube Tighten Monetization Rules, Threatening Kenya's Content Aggregator Economy
Major platforms crack down on unoriginal content as X launches Original Content Rewards and YouTube raises monetization thresholds. Kenya's Sh1.07 billion creator economy faces significant disruption.
KRA Gains Enhanced Powers to Crack Down on Housing Levy Defaulters, Threatens Asset Seizures
KRA now empowered to freeze bank accounts and seize assets from housing levy defaulters under Finance Act 2026. Over Sh100 billion evaded despite Sh200 billion collected since 2023.
Hustler Fund Loan Repayment via Safaricom Bonga Points: Step-by-Step Guide
Facing a 15% default rate, the Hustler Fund now lets borrowers redeem Safaricom Bonga Points to clear outstanding loans. Learn how the conversion works.
New Competition Bill Targets Uber, Bolt Over Unfair Fare-Setting Practices in Kenya
Competition (Amendment) Bill 2026 introduces "strategic market position" concept to regulate ride-hailing platforms. Proposed law imposes Sh10 million fines for abusive commercial practices against drivers.
Technology
Safaricom Launches AI Pay on M-PESA App to Simplify Till and PayBill Payments
Safaricom's new AI Pay feature on My OneApp scans receipts to auto-fill Till and PayBill numbers, reducing manual entry errors. Available now to over 7 million app users across Kenya.
Safaricom Patches My OneApp: Free Data Access and "Send to Bank Hakikisha" Roll Out
Safaricom is pushing forward with a major revamp of its My OneApp, the super app that's been going through a bumpy ride since its April launch. The se...
Kenya's 5G Network Subscriptions Surge to 1.9 Million as Users Consume Data at Triple National Average
5G subscriptions in Kenya grow to 1.9 million with 170,656 new users added quarterly. 5G users consume 53.5 GB monthly—over three times the national mobile broadband average.
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