Author: David Indeje

“This third Covid-19 wave has a different pattern compared to all previous waves – not going down completely, lingering active caseloads and bumpy offshoots driven by an intensified spread in Lake Victoria region posing a huge threat for a wider rebound across the country,” Dr Ahmed Yakub Kaleb, Independent Consultant Pathologist Tweeted June 14, 2021. Kenya had just emerged from a moderate second wave of Covid-19 infections to a more devastating third wave. The country had announced a third wave of the COVID-19 outbreak in early March 2020. Then, the Africa Centres for Disease Control (CDC) had reported a 13…

Transsion Holdings, a Hong Kong-based mobile phone manufacturer launched the Infinix Note 10 and Note 10 Pro in Kenya. The budget-centric smartphone series succeeded the Note 8 and Note 7 series introduced in 2020. The Note 10 Pro has a 5000mah battery which makes quick recharges with 33W X-charge making the charging process much faster. It features the latest software – Android 11 and XOS 7.6. It comes with a 64MP AI Quad camera. The Ultra-Wide angle, The Super Macro Lens and the Portrait lens, give a variety of options when shooting. “We know today’s smartphone enthusiasts want a device…

In a bid to expedite the distribution and collection of Huduma Namba cards, the Kenyan government will launch an Integrated Voice Response System (IVRS) for its citizens. According to the Government Spokesperson, the rollout of the Huduma Namba cards has continued in all the counties uninterrupted.  Out of the 5.3 million cards produced, 3 million have been distributed. “This is a concern because these cards belong to us. Kenyans receive messages notifying us about the readiness of our cards to be collected but many times we do not respond to the notifications,” Government spokesperson Cyrus Oguna said. “To track the…

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is investing $12 billion across its global business over the next five years to support audit quality.  “The approach to building trust is designed to meet rising expectations of transparency and stakeholder engagement. It combines expertise in audit, tax, and compliance activity with an expansion of specialist capabilities including cybersecurity, data privacy, ESG and AI,” the group said in an emailed statement.  As a result, it aims to create over 100,000 new jobs. As well as continuing to develop the skills of partners and employees. At present, the firm employs about 284,000 people globally. “We will continue to…

Kenyan retailers will now be required to pay suppliers interest on delayed payments in new rules published by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK). The new rules are contained in the Retail Trade Code of Practice. “A retailer shall pay interest for delayed payments. The interest rate payable shall be agreed by the retailer and supplier in their Joint Business Plan or Supplier Agreement.” “A retailer shall pay any undisputed amount in the Statement of Account after the clarifications, in accordance to the terms stipulated in the Supply Agreement or Joint Business Plan as issues of any disputed amounts are…

The Ethiopian Government on Monday invited bids for a 40 per cent stake in State-owned carrier Ethio Telecom to private investors through a tender process. Through a statement issued by the ministry of finance, Ethiopia is now ready to release an Expression of Interest for the sale of 40 per cent of shares in the state-owned telecommunications company. “The government want(s) State-owned enterprises to be competitive and productive,” Zinabu Yirga, Deputy Director of Public Enterprises Holding and Administration Agency said during a press conference. Interested parties have 30 days to respond with an expression of interest in the company. The…