Introducing TrillerTV by yes you guessed it; Triller! American video-making and social-networking service; Triller, has launched its newest addition TrillerTV in addition to more than 40 brand new shows which have joined its array of offerings. The new shows on Triller’s TrillerTV will be hosted by A-listers like TikTok collective; Hype House, DJ Khaled, Daddy Issues (who is also known as Violet Benson), Bryce Hall, Jennifer Lopez, Noah Beck, the D’Amelio family, Perez Hilton, 2 Chainz, J.R. Smith, and Fat Joe. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) centric music and social networking platform that acts as a bridge between brands, artists, and…
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A sizable amount of employers and establishments within Kenya, request for a Certificate of Good Conduct whenever they are considering applicants for employment opportunities. This is in order to check for and confirm authenticity. Individuals interested in running for any public office or position and individuals interested in traveling abroad, will also need a Certificate of Good Conduct. This article will show you how to get a Certificate Of Good Conduct In Kenya. With no further ado, let’s get down to it! Requirements For Getting A Certificate Of Good Conduct In Kenya The following are the requirements you need to…
Audit company; Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (more commonly known as KPMG) has been ordered by the High Court to pay its former boss; Richard Boro Ndung’u a whooping 379.03 million Kenyan Shillings or his unlawful sack back in 2017. Justice Francis Tuiyott sustained or rather validated the decision of an arbitrator, ruling in favour of the 379.03 million Kenyan Shillings sum being granted to Richard Boro Ndung’u and stating that his compulsory retirement was indeed unlawful. The current sum of 379.03 million Kenyan Shillings is however significantly lower than the 504.8 million Kenyan Shillings sim (subject to exchange rates) which…
A birth certificate is one of the most important document any individual can have. Besides proving your citizenship, date of birth and place of birth, it also includes the names of your parents. This article will show you how to retrieve your Birth Certificate Online. With no further ado, let’s get down to it! The Application Requirements For Retrieving A Birth Certificate In Kenya Due to the fact that numerous government functionalities have been on boarded on to the Digital space, processes or procedures that were once quite difficult, have been made much easier. Retrieving one’s birth certificate is one…
American multinational financial services corporation; MasterCard has announced plans to begin support for digital currency (also known as cryptocurrencies) transactions directly on its network. The payments giant intends to make the option to receive payments in cryptocurrency available for its merchants later on this year. According to Coin Desk a source who is familiar with the development revealed that the move will make it possible for customers of MasterCard have their digital currency payments or transactions, settled in cryptocurrency at all merchants who participate. This is a first for the financial services corporation. MasterCard has however not yet revealed which…
Telecommunications giant; Safaricom has revealed that it has permanently increased the bandwidth for its Home Fibre packages. The speeds or bandwidths were first increased for users in 2020 at the start of the still ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. The new development means that for users of Safaricom Home Fibre will now be able to enjoy at least twice the normal speeds that they pay for permanently. Safaricom Home Fibre Users on the Diamond package will even enjoy up to 250 percent more speeds. This is way more than double. Crazy right? Secure net services will be provided for users who subscribe…
American electric vehicle and clean energy company; Tesla announced on Monday the 8th of February 2021, that it had bought Bitcoin worth an impressive 1.5 billion dollars (164.04 billion Kenyan Shillings). A filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed that the company; Tesla had bought the cryptocurrency; Bitcoin for “more flexibility to further diversify and maximize returns on our cash.” Tesla also made it known that it will begin accepting payments for its various products in Bitcoin stating that it will of course be “subject to applicable laws and initially on a limited basis.” The decision to accept…
The ongoing Coronavirus pandemic led to an increase in business registrations, including non-profit establishments more commonly known as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). In Kenya, the two types of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) or non profits that you can register, are international Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and local Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). This article, will show you the steps involved in registering both types. With no further ado, let’s get down to it! How To Register Your International Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) In Kenya To register your international Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Kenya, simply: Carry Out A Name Search And Reservation. This process is quite productive…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is set to take on a larger role in overseeing mobile money in Kenya. This is coming at a time when the Kenyan government is taking steps to protect the billions of Kenyan Shillings that gets paid via the numerous digital service platforms which continue to grow. The Cabinet Secretary of the National Treasury; Ukur Yatani revealed that the growth of government services on digital platforms came with an increase in risks of cybercrimes or fraud which could in turn result in the government revenue taking a significant hit. The Cabinet Secretary via his…
Major banks in Kenya are reportedly in a bid for a remunerative contract that involves keeping more than 31.2 billion Kenyan Shillings in yearly pension contributions by public servants after the rollout of the fund on the 1st of January 2021. The National Treasury is ready to select three overseers of the billions of Kenyan Shillings collected from over 350,000 civil servants including teachers and police officers who already begun contributing to their own pension saving scheme from last month (January 2021). With the bids for the overseer position officially closed on Wednesday the 27th of January 2021, the National…
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder of Amazon; Jeff Bezos will be stepping down and handing over the company’s leadership reins to Amazon’s main cloud executive; Andy Jassy. This is according to an announcement which was made on Tuesday; the 2nd of February 2021. The Founder will subsequently become the Executive Chairman of the Board at Amazon. Jeff Bezos who is 57 created Amazon in 1994. He has over the years transformed the company from an online bookstore to super retailer which along with its global reach, has ventured into numerous aspects from online streaming, to groceries, to technology…
According to a report carried out by Startuplist Africa, Kenya came out ahead of Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt and Ghana in 2020 when it came in to successfully attracting investments for startups in the country. The report by the platform which provides data driven insights into the Ecosystem of African Startups, based its discovery on the publicly disclosed deals involving African Startups that operate within the continent of Africa. This also included African Startups that do not have their Headquarters in Africa. It did not however include acquisitions and mergers. Kenya came out as Africa’s top destination for investments and…
Wednesday the 27th of January 2021 saw an exclusive top level dialogue with the President of The Republic of Kenya; Uhuru Kenyatta, and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Alphabet and Google; Sundar Pichai. The dialogue which was hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), concentrated on how partnerships alongside digital technologies will be able to unlock new avenues for the continent of Africa’s economic growth. The dialogue was moderated by Zain Verjee who is an award winning journalist, and founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zain Verjee Group. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President of Corporate…
Kenya’s National Treasury has paid out 24.6 Billion Kenyan Shillings to county governments all over the country, as part of the equitable share. The funds are expected to aid in the counties that are facing financial difficulties with regards to paying salaries, paying suppliers, as well as catering to other expenditures due to previous delays by the Treasury. The pay out coming at a time when China, alongside the Paris Club members issued a debt payment break to Kenya, a decision which in turn freed up 60 Billion Kenyan Shillings that will be set aside for counties and other expenditures…
