Author: Korir Issa

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) announced a thrilling 2024 season with five new teams, three new participating countries, and a record 48 games across four host cities.  The season begins on March 9th in Pretoria, South Africa. Morocco’s FUS Rabat will face Angolan powerhouse Petro de Luanda in Pretoria, followed by South Africa’s Cape Town Tigers taking on Burundi’s Dynamo Basketball Club. The fourth BAL season will feature a record 48 games in Pretoria, Cairo, Egypt, Dakar, Senegal, and Kigali, Rwanda, marking the first BAL games in South Africa and the first time the league will play games in four…

Absa Bank Kenya has made homeownership easier with an affordable 105% mortgage offering with fixed rates, flexible terms, and coverage of all fees.  This offering enables prospective homebuyers or those planning to construct their homes to access financing of up to Ksh 10.5 million, repayable over a flexible tenure of up to 25 years. The 105% offering covers all associated costs, including due diligence, valuation, stamp duty, legal fees, and transactional expenses. Head of Mortgages at Absa Bank Kenya PLC, John Kaburu, stated that the product was developed in response to the current operating environment, aiming to assist more Kenyans…

British American Tobacco Kenya Plc (BAT Kenya) experienced a decline of 18.8% in net profit for the fiscal year 2023.  The company’s net profit dropped from KSh 6.9 billion in 2022 to KSh 5.6 billion in 2023.  The decrease in profit was due to factors such as affordability issues, illicit trade, and regulatory uncertainty. “2023 was a very challenging year characterized by significant economic turbulence across both our domestic and export markets. Geopolitical disruptions, cost of living pressures, currency devaluation, rising interest rates and tax increases adversely impacted the trading environment,” disclosed the company. The gross sales of BAT Kenya…

Hey there, lovebirds! Valentine’s Day is here, and you know what that means: surprises, surprises, and more surprises!  While you might expect the usual chocolates and roses, your boyfriend might have something unexpected.  From the sweet to the shocking, here are some surprising things your boyfriend might do on Valentine’s Day.  Break up with you Wait, what? You read that right—breaking up with you on Valentine’s Day. While it may seem like the book’s cruellest move, some guys call this Day quits.  Why? Some see it as a clean break before the holiday season, while others can’t handle the pressure…

Equity Bank will discontinue its pioneering mobile banking application, the EazzyBanking App, initially introduced in 2016.  “Effective March 15th, 2024, the EazzyBanking App will no longer be operational, and existing users are encouraged to migrate to the new Equity Mobile App,” said the letter in an emailed statement seen by Khusoko. The transition to the Equity Mobile App promises a more seamless and modern banking experience. Here are some of its key features: User-Friendly Interface: Equity Mobile is designed to provide a modern and intuitive user interface. Advanced Capabilities: The app integrates with international remittance platforms such as PayPal and…

Global technology leader Xiaomi has introduced the Redmi Note 13 Series in Kenya. The series includes three devices: the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, the Redmi Note 13 Pro, and the Redmi Note 13. The Redmi Note 13 series, according to Xiaomi Kenya, offers significant improvements in the camera system, design, display, and processor.  These enhancements aim to blur the line between mid-range and flagship smartphones, providing a unique combination of durability, user experience, and imaging capabilities at a competitive price. The company stated, “Prepare for a journey with the Redmi Note 13 Series as it enhances every aspect of…