Author: Korir Issa

Equity has introduced a new feature that allows customers to complete transactions such as payments, money transfers, and airtime purchases when they have insufficient funds in their accounts. Customers can top up any amount between Kes 100 to Kes 100,000 based on their limit and repay within 30 days. The service is available through *247#, Equitel, and the Equity Mobile App. This is how it works: When making a transaction, you’ll receive a pop-up prompt that shows your loan limit and the amount needed to complete the transaction. To proceed, you simply accept the top-up prompt and the terms and…

Kenya Railways has announced that train fare prices will increase from January 1, 2024, due to the rise in fuel costs in the country. The price hike will affect the Madaraka Express services, the Nairobi Commuter Rail Service, and the Kisumu and Nanyuki Safari trains. According to a notice issued by Kenya Railways, the cost of travelling by the Standard Gauge Railway on First Class from Nairobi to Mombasa will rise from Ksh. 3,000 to Ksh. 4,500, an increase of Ksh. 1,500. The cost of travelling by Economy Class on the same route will rise from Ksh. 1,000 to Ksh.1,500,…

Nairobi’s R&B scene is gaining global attention, with Spotify Africa and COLORS Studio collaborating to highlight six Kenyan artists.  COLORS has already released two performances from this joint project, featuring Lisa Oduor-Noah’s “For Keeps” and Xenia Manasseh’s “Wild Ride”.  Lisa’s vibrant voice, set against an amber backdrop, delivers a heartwarming message about the enduring value of love.  Kenyan singer-songwriter and producer Lisa Oduor-Noah (@lisaoduor) brings her soulful sounds to COLORS with an uplifting performance of her new single ‘For Keeps’. 🌹 Produced in collaboration with @SpotifyAfrica. Watch now: https://t.co/lT7DsLqocI pic.twitter.com/NoOs5L5kbh — COLORS (@colorsxstudios) October 19, 2023 Xenia Manasseh, a singer-songwriter…

Bolt, a leading mobility company, says its operating license in Kenya has been renewed by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).  The mobility company says it results from its commitment to the Kenyan market, reinforcing its reputation as an affordable, safe, and reliable platform. The license renewal also demonstrates Bolt’s “…resolve to maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and service excellence within the industry,” it said in an emailed statement. Country Manager Linda Ndungu expressed her satisfaction with the renewal of the Bolt licence, stating: “This accomplishment reflects our ongoing commitment to providing viable earning opportunities for drivers…

Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, has been ranked as the top city to visit in 2024 by Lonely Planet, a renowned travel firm based in the United States. This recognition is part of Lonely Planet’s “Best in Travel 2024” list, which highlights 10 destinations across four categories: countries, cities, sustainability, and value. In the city rankings, Nairobi claimed the top spot, followed by Paris (France), Montreal (Canada), Mostar (Bosnia), and Philadelphia (USA). The cities of Manaus (Brazil), Jakarta (Indonesia), Prague (Czech Republic), Izmir (Turkey), and Kansas City in Missouri, USA, rounded out the top ten. Notably, Nairobi was the only…

Nigerian rappers Rema and Davido emerged as the top winners at the 2023 Trace Awards, held in Kigali, Rwanda, on October 21. The Trace Awards, a new franchise created by global TV and multimedia platform Trace, aim to honour African and Afro-influenced musicians. Rema’s global hit “Calm Down,” which reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 with a remix featuring Selena Gomez, won Song of the Year. Rema also tied with Nomcebo for Best Global African Artist. Davido took home two awards: Best Male and Best Collaboration for “Unavailable,” a track with South African artist Musa Keys. Burna Boy’s…