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A Mr Price Money account allows eligible account holders to purchase airtime and data using their available credit. This provides a convenient way to stay connected without paying cash upfront, as the cost is added to your Mr Price account…
Running out of airtime does not have to leave you disconnected. FNB allows customers to buy airtime directly from their bank accounts even when they have no airtime available on their phones. By using FNB’s free Cellphone Banking service…
Capitec’s USSD cellphone banking service allows you to buy airtime quickly without using mobile data or the Capitec app. As long as you are registered for Capitec Mobile Banking, you can purchase airtime for yourself or someone else…
Running out of airtime can be frustrating, especially when you need to make an urgent call or stay connected. Fortunately, Capitec offers several ways to buy airtime even if you have no airtime left on your phone. If you have a registered…
Detectives launched a murder investigation after the body of a 19-year-old Tanzanian woman was found dumped in a banana plantation along the Rosslyn-Gigiri border in Kiambaa Sub-County, Kiambu County. The body was discovered on Tuesday…
China’s economic growth slowed sharply between the start of April and end of June as weak domestic demand and the Iran war’s impact on oil prices overshadowed the country’s strong exports. Official gross domestic product (GDP) figures…
An eight-year-old Grade Three pupil died after a dry tree branch fell on her while she was having lunch at Muchatta Primary School in Kiambaa Sub-County, Kiambu County. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon. According to…
Buying airtime from your TymeBank account is a quick and convenient way to recharge your mobile phone without visiting a shop. Using the TymeBank app, you can purchase airtime for yourself or someone else at any time, provided you have…
Authorities in Marsabit County launched investigations after the discovery of approximately 50 old graves in Korole area near the Chalbi Desert, a site believed to hold significant historical importance. The graves were discovered on…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has licensed 25 additional Digital Credit Providers, raising the total number of regulated digital lenders in the country to 252. In a notice on Tuesday, June 14, CBK said the licensing is part of the…
A senatorial aspirant in Kisii County has challenged leaders from the Gusii region to publicly declare their political allegiance, accusing some of sending conflicting messages by professing support for former Interior Cabinet Secretary…
Beach Management Unit (BMU) leaders in Mombasa have received fresh training aimed at strengthening fisheries governance and promoting sustainable management of marine resources as part of efforts to advance Kenya’s Blue Economy. The…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced the rollout of an Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) platform for all containerized cargo destined for Kenyan ports, with implementation set to begin on August 3, 2026. In a notice on July 14,…
Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir has pushed back against claims suggesting that public health facilities in the county are struggling with severe shortages of medicines, saying County Government facilities currently record a…
Ol Kalou voters will head to the polls on Thursday to elect a new Member of Parliament in a by-election that has attracted nine candidates. A total of 73,480 registered voters across five wards are expected to cast their ballots at 144…
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block Paramount Skydance’s proposed takeover of Hollywood studio Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the $110 billion (Kshs. 14.2T) acquisition would violate federal antitrust law…
Motorists using Thika Road encountered a heavy traffic snarl-up on Wednesday morning, July 15, following an accident at Kahawa Wendani. According to ThikaTownToday, the crash caused heavy congestion along the busy Nairobi-Thika corridor,…
Police in Kakamega County are investigating the death of a 32-year-old teacher whose body was recovered from River Sasada, days after he was last seen at his workplace. The deceased was identified as Dickson Muganda, a teacher at Butere…
A protected prosecution witness told the High Court at Kibera that they were paid KSh50,000 to trail the vehicle of former Kasipul Member of Parliament (MP) Charles Ong’ondo Were on the day he was shot dead in Nairobi. The witness, who…
Two men were arrested in Garissa County after police intercepted two lorries transporting 66 donkeys without ownership documents or movement permits. The suspects were arrested on Tuesday after officers manning the Tana Bridge barrier…
One of the most brutal coup attempts in Türkiye’s political history took place exactly ten years ago, on 15 July 2016. Orchestrated by a terrorist network that had insidiously infiltrated the institutions of our state, this coup attempt…
The government has announced the revival of the historic Ol Kalou Railway Station after nearly 46 years of inactivity. In a statement on Tuesday, July 14, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the station resumed operations in…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has started preparations to roll out the Ambulance Evacuation Programme, inviting healthcare providers across the country to take part in training. In a notice issued through the National Ambulance…
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