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USSD stands for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) and you use them by dialing * followed by the bank code, then # at the end. For example, *111# is a sample of Kenyan Banks’ USSD Codes. The biggest advantage of using USSD codes is that they work on any phone, you do not need a smartphone. Additionally, unlike banking via … Read more
The SACCOs-or Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations in full are formed by members who share a common bond like teachers, police officers, civil servants, and so forth. SACCOs loans are easy to access and members can get dividends as well. Here is a list of teachers’ SACCOs in Kenya. 1. Metropolitan National Sacco Society Ltd-Over … Read more
From November 2022, Meta ads in Kenya are subject to a Value-Added Tax (VAT) at the applicable local tax rate. This applies to all advertisers whose “Sold to” country on their business or personal address is set to Kenya. Add your VAT ID in the payment settings. If you’re registered for Value-Added Tax and provide your … Read more
Niko Waks program targets to reach applicants within the small and micro enterprises in Kenya spread across 3 economic sectors: Agriculture (Hydroponic Farming) – Miramar International College (MIC) will train the beneficiaries and give the beneficiaries off-take contracts for their produce. In addition, MIC will source suitable land for the construction of greenhouses for its beneficiaries … Read more
Best Sacco to Buy Shares: To become a member of SACCO, you need to register and then start making monthly contributions. To start enjoying the benefits of a SACCO, you need to be a member for at least 3 months and your monthly contributions should be up to date. When you register to become a … Read more
If you are a TSC teacher and you are looking forward to applying for a TSC Loan at Mwalimu National Sacco, then here is all that you need to know. To apply for a TSC loan, you must be having a basic salary that is more than a third of your monthly basic pay. This means that … Read more
PayPal recently made it easy for Kenyans to transfer money to Mpesa. PayPal to Mpesa withdrawal or deposit takes about 2 hours with a few exceptions. However, sometimes you may encounter errors like account limitation or hold among others. This article seeks to provide solutions to common PayPal transaction errors. If you are interested in learning more … Read more
This article will guide you through the best Bitcoin wallets in Kenya if you want to Buy Cryptocurrency in Kenya. A cryptocurrency wallet is a digital or physical device that stores your private keys. Private keys allow you to spend your cryptocurrency, so they must be well-protected. There are many different wallets, each with its pros and … Read more
The process of Transferring Bitcoins from Paxful to LocalBitcoins wallet and vice versa is simple. All you need is a wallet in both platforms and Bitcoins. How to Transfer Bitcoins from Paxful to LocalBitcoins Login to your Paxful Account Go to your wallet Click Send Enter Your LocalBitcoins Wallet Address Send your Bitcoins Waiting for … Read more
Bitcoin is a virtual currency that can be used to make online, and now offline, purchases. Initially, it was mostly associated with the Dark Web; where it was used to purchase drugs, weapons, and other contraband. Nonetheless, it broke into the mainstream tech world in 2013 and can now be used to make legal purchases. … Read more
Buy Bitcoins in Kenya: Bitcoin is a digital currency that is used to purchase products and pay for services online. Having Bitcoins is like having cash on the internet though you can convert them to solid cash anytime. In Kenya, Bitcoins are not commonly used so they are suitable for traders who engage in online business … Read more
Business to Start with 50k in Kenya: For some time now here in Kenya, there is this quote that has been trending on social media “study hard and graduate, then hustle like a dropout” With the rising level of unemployment in Kenya, the thing that will benefit you is starting your own business. Self-employment gives … Read more
Best SACCOs in Kenya: A SACCO is a savings and credit cooperative society. This type of financial institution is owned and democratically controlled by its members, who are usually people with a common bond, like those who work in the same industry or live in the same area. SACCOs offer a wide range of financial … Read more
Safaricom Shares: Despite increased competition from Airtel and other players, Safaricom has been among the best companies in share trading for some time now- its share value has risen exponentially over time. In fact, if you purchased Safaricom shares 5 years ago, you could be enjoying up to 600% returns – amazing! But it’s never … Read more
Treasury bonds are auctioned by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) every month (you are actually advancing debt to the national treasury hence the name treasury bonds). But it is important to note the CBK offers various bonds throughout the year (for example, our Treasury occasionally offers tax-exempt infrastructure bonds) so you should regularly check … Read more
Make a solid and assured investment with Equity Bank Treasury Bonds. They are issued by the Government for purchase by investors, offering a periodic fixed return. Features It offers secure investment as it is issued by the Government of Kenya It offers liquidity. In the case you require part/ whole of your capital investment, you … Read more