Do you have a business and you would like to add M-Pesa as a payment option for your prospective clients or customers? Then this is for you. Before we proceed however, it is important to know the difference between M-Pesa Till Numbers and M-Pesa Paybill Numbers, so as to help you make a more informed choice. The M-Pesa Till Numbers and Paybill Numbers, are Safaricom’s way of making transactions and payments easier for their users. Their Differences One major difference between the M-PESA Till Numbers (also known as ‘Buy Goods and Services’) and the M-Pesa Paybill Numbers is that the…
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We know the financial struggles usually associated with the end of each month. If you are a bit strapped for cash and are looking for a solution, then this is for You. Today’s article will show you how to register and apply for a loan with Okelea International a mobile loan platform which operates in Kenya under the name ‘Okolea Loans’. Okolea gives its users access to loans via its official app which can be downloaded directly from Google’s Play Store. Registering For An Okolea Loan To register for an Okolea loan, simply: Go to the Google Play Store and…
Do you have goods you would love to sell online via a platform with a ready made market and delivery services on ground? Particularly Jumia? Well this article is for You. Selling your goods or wares with Jumia gives you the added advantage of making said goods and wares available to prospective customers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Another advantage of using Jumia Kenya’s platform is that it providers traders on the platform with weekly payments for commodities they sell via the platform, a business model which is more than ideal for Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) startups, and…
PesaZone which is owned by PesaPro Limited, is one of the most popular mobile loan apps operational in Kenya. The mobile lender has been facilitating users with small unsecured loans since 2015 and currently has more than 100,000 downloads on Google’s Android Play Store. PesaZone allows you to borrow loans from as low as 200 Kenyan Shillings to 25,000 Kenyan Shillings and sends the money straight to your M-Pesa account as soon as the loan has been processed. How To Apply For PesaZone Loans PesaZone does not require any guarantors, paperwork, security or visits to their office from anyone interested…
M-Shwari is a paperless banking service owned by Safaricom and offered through the company’s M-PESA service. M-Shwari allows users to open and operate M-Shwari bank accounts directly from their mobile phones, via M-PESA, and without having to visit banks or fill out any forms. The M-Shwari service also gives users the ability to move funds in and out of their savings accounts to their M-Pesa accounts without extra charges. It gives users the opportunity to save from as little as 1 Kenyan Shilling while earning interests of up to 6.65 % per annum on their savings balance. All you need…
Ever since Instagram For Web was introduced, one of its greatest flaws was its inability to allow users upload photos to the platform via web. That function along with a few others, was reserved exclusively for its mobile app versions. This is because Instagram started out as a mobile first service before the web functionality was added. Today’s article, will show you how you to upload photos to your Instagram Account via the Instagram For Web option. Please note however, that this will ONLY work if you use the Google Chrome Web browser because according to our research the extension…
Most of the Commercial Bank Of Africa (CBA)’s mobile transactions within Kenya, are facilitated via M-Pesa. This is why knowing how to transfer funds from your M-Pesa account directly to your the Commercial Bank Of Africa (CBA)’s Account is a valuable skill. Before we proceed however, please make you know your Commercial Bank Of Africa (CBA) account number and the bank’s official M-Pesa Paybill number which is 880100. Below are the steps for transferring, depositing or sending money from your M-Pesa account to your Commercial Bank Of Africa (CBA) account: First go to your Mpesa Menu and select Lipa na…
If you are looking to find out how to apply for and secure Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) student loans, this article is for You. The HELB (Higher Education Loans Board) loans are separated into two; either the Salaried Students loans or the Direct Entry Students (DES) loans. Salaried Students Loans This type of HELB loan is for Postgraduate (both Masters & PhD) and Undergraduate students who will be able to repay their loans while still undergoing their studies. The Salaried Student loans are awarded and evaluated to a student based on his or her ability of to pay back…
Do you want to file withholding tax in Kenya? Are you just curious about filing withholding taxes in the country? Here is a everything you need about the entire process: The How: Visit the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)’s iTax website; https://itax.kra.go.ke/KRA-Portal/ Next, Select “File my returns” Once there, proceed to the login page. At the login page, enter your company PIN Number as well as your secret Password. Next, go to the “Payments section and select ‘Payment registration’ where you will be provided with an e-Payment registration form where you will fill in your information. Next, complete the “Tax Head”.…
Have you ever wanted to watch a football game for instance on your DSTV, but you were too far away from home? Maybe you have just always wished that you could watch DSTV’s vast cable content straight from your phone? Well this is for You. DSTV; the Sub Saharan African direct broadcast satellite service which is owned by MultiChoice, has launched a service which will offer its numerous users a new viewing experience on the go. With the new mobile service, you can easily watch your favorite channels, programs and content in general via the DSTV app. To enjoy live…
Ever heard of HELB? The organization which provides bursaries, loans as well as scholarships for public institutions recognized by the Ministry of Education in Kenya? Well today article is about them. Specifically the HELB Student Smart Card. The HELB (Higher Education Loans Board) Smart Card is a preloaded card which is issued to students and linked directly to a sponsoring university or college. The HELB Smart Card also gives college students easy access to their money. Features Of The HELB Smart Card Below are more of the features of the HELB Smart Card: The HELB Smart Card is a multi…
Have you ever wondered about what it took to secure a government tender in Kenya? What the procedure is for acquiring one? Well wonder no more, today we have the answer you need. APGO is that answer. Access To Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) is a government program which grants the youth in Kenya, as well as women and persons with disabilities-owned, numerous opportunities to participate in government tenders via the supply of goods, services and works. Other target groups who can benefit from the APGO government program include citizen contractors, small and micro enterprises, local contractors, including citizen contractors in…
Have you ever been home and then out of nowhere your KPLC prepaid meter begins to scream and beep continuously? And to top it off you are not able to purchase tokens or units even on credit? When your tokens go below the 2.0 unit mark on the KPLC prepaid meters, the said meters proceed to inform you via a built in sound which is pretty much an alarm. A sound which ends up becoming very annoying due to its continuous nature. Well there’s good news! It is possible to turn off that low electricity ‘alarm’ without even having to…
A little over 24 hours ago technological giant; Apple, officially released the latest version of macOS called Catalina. macOS Catalina like all the previous versions of the macOS Operating System, is a free update which brings a number of interesting new features. The process of installing the update is pretty straight forward, but as with any major OS update, there are certain risks and ways to mitigate them. With this release, individuals with compatible Macs or MacBooks can now safely install Catalina aka macOS 10.15 on their device(s). We’ve put together a little step by step write up on how…
