James Wamathai

DStv packages prices & channel list in Kenya effective September 2021

James WamathaiSeptember 2, 2021

DStv packages include DStv Premium, DStv Compact Plus, DStv Compact, DStv Family, and DStv Access. They also have add-on packages that customers can subscribe t...

How to invest in Government bonds in Kenya

James WamathaiAugust 25, 2021

A treasury bond (T-bond) is a medium term to long term security issued by the government. They typically pay interest every 6 months until the bond matures. Tre...

KCB Group acquires Rwanda bank, Banque Populaire du Rwanda (BPR)

James WamathaiAugust 25, 2021

KCB Group has announced that it has acquired Rwandan bank, Banque Populaire du Rwanda Plc (BPR), from Atlas Mara Mauritius Limited and Arise B.V. The acquisi...

Hard fighting Kenya Women’s Rugby team narrowly lose to Colombia in World Cup qualifier

James WamathaiAugust 25, 2021

A hard fighting Kenya Women's Rugby team narrowly lost 16-15 at home to Colombia at the Nyayo National Stadium on Wednesday. The result ended the team's, nickna...

Applications to the Smartphone Film Competition in Kenya are now open

James WamathaiAugust 25, 2021

The 2021 edition of the Smartphone Film Competition has opened applications. The Smartphone Film Competition in Kenya was launched by Alliance Française de Nair...

Standard Chartered registers an improved half year net profit of Ksh. 4.8B

James WamathaiAugust 25, 2021

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has announced that it has registered an improved profit after tax of Ksh. 4.8 billion for the half year ended 30th June 2021. Th...

Everything you need to know about Safaricom Home Fibre

James WamathaiAugust 25, 2021

Safaricom Home Fibre service provides Internet via fibre to homes all over the country in Kenya. It is available in Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret...

Safaricom Home Fibre prices for 2021

James WamathaiAugust 25, 2021

Safaricom recently announced that it has made permanent the double internet speeds announced in March last year. According to them, this was a move to encourage...

Infinix Note 10 Pro: Fantastic camera experience with amazing battery life

James WamathaiJuly 1, 2021

Infinix launched the Note 10 and the Note 10 Pro in Kenya on 16th June. The Note 10 Pro is retailing at Ksh. 25,999, the Note 10 128 GB+4 GB at Ksh. 19,299 and ...

How to apply for the 2021 Elimu scholarship program by Equity Group Foundation

James WamathaiMay 21, 2021

Equity Group Foundation (EGF) has launched the application process for the 2021 Elimu scholarship program is now open and will close on 31st May 2021. Elimu sch...

Oppo Reno5 phone camera review

James WamathaiMarch 10, 2021

The OPPO Series of phones are known to have great cameras and they keep upping their game with each new offering in the series. The OPPO Reno5 runs on Androi...

Oppo Reno5 phone review

James WamathaiMarch 1, 2021

Smartphone manufacturer, OPPO, launched the OPPO Reno5 in the Kenyan market in February 2021. The Reno5 is part of the Reno series that have been popular in the...

OPPO to launch the Reno5 and Reno5 F in Kenya on Feb 22

James WamathaiFebruary 16, 2021

Smartphone brand OPPO has announced that it will launch its latest smartphone devices, the OPPO Reno5 and Reno5 F in the Kenyan market on February 22, 2021. ...

Jambojet to reward customers with free flights & hotel stays in Christmas campaign

James WamathaiDecember 24, 2020

Budget airline, Jambojet, has announced that it plans to reward customers with free flights & hotel stays in a new Christmas campaign. The campaign, dubb...

Crazy Kennar & Boniface Mwangi among winners in the ADIA Awards 2020

James WamathaiDecember 23, 2020

The winners in the inaugural Africa Digital Influencer Awards (ADIA Awards 2020) have been announced with various influencers emerging as winners. The inaugu...

Wamathai Podcast Episode 3: Wambui Kamiru-Collymore on her creative journey & the art industry in Kenya

James WamathaiSeptember 1, 2020

In the third episode of the Wamathai podcast, I interviewed contemporary artist Wambui Kamiru-Collymore on her creative journey & her thoughts on the art in...

New ACTS report show need for affordable clean cooking energy options for low income homes

James WamathaiAugust 26, 2020

Charcoal is a popular energy source in Kenya with an estimated Ksh. 40 billion worth of charcoal being used by households every year. Other sources of energy th...

realme 6 & realme C11 smartphones + realme Band launched in Kenya

James WamathaiAugust 25, 2020

realme has officially launched the realme 6 & realme C11 smartphones in Kenya as part of the company's global expansion strategy. The company also launched ...

Wamathai Podcast Episode 2: Online violence against women in Kenya

James WamathaiAugust 24, 2020

In the second episode of the Wamathai Podcast, I hosted Mwende Ngao for a conversation on the issue of online violence that women face in Kenya. Mwende Ngao is ...

SYSPRO: How businesses can use digital transformation to survive the COVID-19 pandemic

James WamathaiAugust 22, 2020

Digital technologies have proven to be an important element in driving growth and sustainability of businesses by reducing costs and driving growth. The COVI...

Infinix Zero 8 to be launched in Kenya on September 7

James WamathaiAugust 20, 2020

Technology company Infinix has announced that it will launch its new flagship smartphone, the Infinix Zero 8, in Kenya on 7th September 2020. The company has al...

How to use Safaricom Bonga Points to buy Kenya Power prepaid tokens

James WamathaiJuly 24, 2020

Kenya Power (KPLC) and Safaricom have partnered to enable Safaricom customers to be able to pay for electricity through Bonga Points. Customers will be able ...

Emirates to cover COVID-19 medical & quarantine costs for its customers

James WamathaiJuly 24, 2020

Emirates has announced that it will cover expenses related to COVID-19 for its customers when they fly on their airline during this time. The airline has an...

How creatives in Kenya are surviving the COVID-19 crisis

James WamathaiJune 30, 2020

2020 started with a lot of promise for a lot of people in Kenya. It started with the hope that it would be a better year after the disaster that was 2019. Accor...

Simple meatloaf recipe you can make at home

James WamathaiMay 24, 2020

Meatloaf is a dish of minced meat that has been mixed with other ingredients and formed into the shape of a loaf, then baked or smoked. It is usually made with ...

Ministry of Health launches COVID-19 status dashboard for easy tracking of the pandemic

James WamathaiMay 22, 2020

The Ministry of Health in Kenya has launched a COVID-19 status dashboard that contains current Kenyan data on the pandemic. The dashboard was created in partner...

KCB Lions Den becomes first Kenyan production to be available on Netflix

James WamathaiMay 22, 2020

Entrepreneurship reality TV show KCB Lions Den is now available for streaming on the video on demand platform, Netflix. Lions Den becomes the first Kenyan produ...

NBK Q1 2020 net profit increases by 134% to Ksh. 155 million

James WamathaiMay 21, 2020

National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has announced that it has posted a Ksh. 155 million in profit after tax for the first quarter of 2020 ending March. This is a 134% ...

The Huawei Nova 7i is now available on pre-order in Kenya until May 24

James WamathaiMay 19, 2020

Huawei Mobile Kenya has announced that its newest smartphone, the Huawei Nova 7i, is now available on pre-order in Kenya. The phone company has announced that t...

P&G donates Ksh. 6 million to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus in Kenya

James WamathaiMay 15, 2020

P&G has donated Ksh. 6 million to the Government and relief agencies to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus in Kenya. The donation includes hygiene products...

Uber customers will now be required to wear masks before boarding a cab

James WamathaiMay 14, 2020

Uber will now require customers to wear masks or a face covering before getting into their cabs that they operate. As part of a new in-app safety checklist, ...

2Africa fibre optic cable launched; It will connect Africa, Middle East & Europe

James WamathaiMay 14, 2020

China Mobile International, Facebook, MTN GlobalConnect, Orange, stc, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone and WIOCC have announced today that they will partner to build 2Af...

Absa Bank announces funding to support acquisition of e-learning infrastructure for schools & parents

James WamathaiMay 14, 2020

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has today announced that it will provide loans for the purchase of e-learning infrastructure for schools & parents. The loan facility...

MyDawa & Visa partner to offer discounts to those buy medicine on their platform

James WamathaiMay 13, 2020

Visa and MyDawa have partnered to enable Kenyans to be able to purchase crucial medication they badly need during the COVID-19 crisis. The partnership is par...

Little launches in Nyeri and Eldoret

James WamathaiMay 13, 2020

Kenyan leading ride-hailing company Little has launched operations in Eldoret and Nyeri bringing its on demand cab service in these regions. The residents of...

Safaricom donates tablets to students to enable them access e-learning platforms

James WamathaiMay 13, 2020

Students in Kawangware and Dandora are set to benefit to access e-learning platforms through a donation from Safaricom Foundation. This initiative will be in pa...

Emirates Group announces $456 million net profit, 28% lower than last year

James WamathaiMay 13, 2020

Emirates Group has announced a net profit of AED 1.7 billion (US$ 456 million) for the financial year ended 31 March 2020, down 28% from the same period last ye...

Nairobi Women’s Hospital launches a telemedicine service for customers

James WamathaiMay 13, 2020

The Nairobi Women’s Hospital (NWH) has become the latest hospital in Kenya to introduce telemedicine for its customers so that they can access healthcare servic...

Carrefour partners with Kenya Red Cross to distribute food donations to Kenyans in need

James WamathaiMay 12, 2020

Carrefour Supermarket has launched a month-long donation campaign in Kenya in partnership with the Kenya Red Cross to assist communities in need with donations....

Travel agents appeal to the Government & airlines to fast track payment of millions owed

James WamathaiMay 12, 2020

The Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) has appealed to the Government and airlines to refund millions of funds owed to the travel agency sector. Accordin...

The Huawei Nova 7i is coming to Kenya

James WamathaiMay 12, 2020

Huawei Mobile Kenya has announced that it plans to launch the newest Nova series smartphone device in the Kenyan market, the Huawei Nova 7i. The company plan...

Telkom & Afya Rekod partner to facilitate COVID-19 monitoring and analysis

James WamathaiMay 8, 2020

Telkom Kenya has partnered with power health tech company, Afya Rekod’s health management platform, to facilitate COVID-19 monitoring and analysis. The Afya ...