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by Mariko Omoke October 10, 2019

Sh.300k ‘Jesus shoes’ with holy water sell out in minutes

Consumerism is the fuel that the turns the capitalist machine and this latest story might be proof of that. A pair of $3,000(Sh.300,000) trainers dubbed “Jesus Shoes” that contain holy water have sold out minutes after being made available to purchase. The controversial shoes, which are the brainchild of Brooklyn-based creative label MSCHF, were released online on Tuesday. The repurposed Nike Air Max 97s trainers, which were bought at retail value, have ...

by Msakhulu Wafula October 9, 2019

The Mercedes which was launched by DT Dobie

Business , Business & Finance , Featured , Kenya

DT Dobie introduces best selling 1500 cc Mercedes Benz Range

Mercedes Benz C-Class range of luxury four door saloons for Kenya has been expanded with the introduction of the 1500 cc class by DT Dobie. The 1500 cc engine of the C 180 which combines fuel economy with strong performance gives prospective owners the benefit of a favourable price. This brings ownership of the best selling Mercedes saloon within the reach of many more motorists. The latest C-Class range is a great ...

by Msakhulu Wafula October 9, 2019

Business , Business & Finance , Kenya

Progress! M-pesa business grows to Sh6 billion outside Kenya

M-pesa, the Kenyan technological marvel that was recently recognised with an international award is doing brisk business outside the Kenyan borders. Revenue outside Kenya grew 42.7 percent to Sh6.2 billion in three months to June, showing the growing popularity of the mobile money service in Africa. Vodacom Group’s trading update for the quarter ended June 2019, shows that the jump in revenue came in the period customers outside Kenya increased by 686,000 ...

by Msakhulu Wafula October 8, 2019

Business , CRIME , Kenya

DCI-Buying stolen electronics may escalate to a death sentence

The DCI has been on the rampage this year dealing with corrupt government officials, tax evaders and finding missing people. They have taken that fight even further with their recent declaration that will shock and astound many Kenyans. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations(DCI) has issued a warning to the public over buying electronic gadgets like laptops, mobile phones, and TV sets from unregistered dealers. The DCI advises members of the public to purchase ...

by Msakhulu Wafula October 7, 2019

Business , FootBall , sport

Barcelona still owe Sh10.7 billion to banks over Coutinho deal

Barcelona like Real Madrid have a made it a policy to spend on marque players when the transfer window rolls in. Unfortunately for Barcelona we are now finding out that nearly two years since Philippe Coutinho made his big money move from Liverpool to the club that a lot of that money remains unpaid. The Brazilian ended months of speculation when he joined the Catalan club in a deal believed to ...

by Msakhulu Wafula October 5, 2019

Equity Bank business, growth and development manager Raphael Ngera shows clients how the new eye detection technology at the ATMs will work.

Business , Business & Finance , Kenya

Equity Bank aims to introduce revolutionary eye recognition ATMs

This week Equity Bank unveiled a new identity in line with its journey of transformation and regional expansion. The new identity is aimed at creating sustainable growth path and service delivery. Going forward, Equity will present itself as a unified brand, with one basket of products and services under one roof; ranging from banking to insurance and investment. This also means that new products and services are being launched. One of ...

by Msakhulu Wafula October 3, 2019

Business , Food , Kenya

Shock as woman strips naked on SGR Mombasa terminal

There was shock and drama at Mombasa SGR Terminus after a woman stripped naked in front of her little daughter. The woman who was of sound mind reportedly removed her clothes and stripped naked as the public watched to protest the new rules in the terminus where passengers are forced to buy water and food from the Chinese before boarding the train. Diamond sister Elma calls out Vera Sidika for rocking mosquito ...

by Msakhulu Wafula October 2, 2019

Esther Murugi when she appeared before National Assembly Lands Committee on September 19, 2019 for the position of commissioner at the National Lands Commission. Photo | Jeff Angote | Nation

Business , Business & Finance , Kenya , Politics

NLC nominees combined worth Sh1.3B-Esther Murugi richest with Sh.320M

The nine nominees approved by Parliament for appointment to the National Land Commission (NLC) hold a combined wealth of Sh1.3 billion, filings tabled in Parliament have revealed. Former Nyeri Town MP Esther Murugi Mathenge is the richest of all the nine nominees, having declared her net worth as Sh320 million. The former Cabinet Minister is followed closely Alister Murimi Mutugi at Sh250 million with Gershom Otachi coming third with a net worth ...

by Mariko Omoke October 2, 2019

The enclosure housing the presidential seat at the centre of a payment row between Mr Solomon Njoroge Kiore and the State.

Business , Kenya , Lifestyle , Politics

Government sued for 3.5 billion by company that made Moi’s presidential chair

This story I am writing about is to say the least, incredulous but I will try my best to report the crazy news as best as I can. President Uhuru Kenyatta's government is embroiled in a court saga where it is being sued over a presidential seat worth Ksh 3.5 Billion shillings. According to the Nation, the High Court had been petitioned to halt the opening of the presidential museum and exhibition centre ...