The Higher Education Loans Board recently provided an update on Batch 6439, stating: “Good afternoon. Thank you for your inquiry. The batch is in the payment queue and once paid, we will communicate.” This message, shared through HELB’s official channels, indicates that Batch 6439 has been processed and is awaiting final disbursement. While the assurance […]
The Higher Education Loans Board recently issued an update on Batch 6393, stating: “Hi. We will pay. We advise that you remain patient as a notification will be paid upon payment.” This message, published on the HELB student portal, confirms that loan approvals for this batch have been processed, but funds are yet to be […]
Students at Litein Boys High School have been slapped with a heavy financial penalty following a destructive strike that left extensive damage to school property. The school’s administration has directed that each student must pay KSh 137,000 to cover the costs of the destruction. The management emphasized that no student will be readmitted without first […]
Equity Bank has announced a planned system maintenance that will temporarily affect interbank money transfer services across its digital platforms. According to the Bank, the “Send Money to Other Banks” service will be unavailable from Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 10:00 PM to Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 4:00 AM. The maintenance will affect the […]
Senate Bill No. 41 of 2023, also known as the Street Vendors Protection of Livelihoods Bill 2023, has been formally introduced in the National Assembly. The proposed law seeks to streamline street vending activities across Kenya by creating clear licensing, zoning, and regulatory frameworks that balance the livelihoods of vendors with urban order and safety. […]
Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited (NSE: DTK) has announced plans to sell its entire stake in its Burundian subsidiary, DTB Burundi, as part of a strategic refocus on its core markets. The bank’s Board of Directors confirmed that a conditional sale and purchase agreement has been signed with a consortium of primarily Burundian-based investors, including […]
Safaricom has announced a planned system upgrade that will temporarily affect its flagship mobile money platform, M-PESA, on Monday, September 22, 2025. According to the notice, the upgrade will take place between 12:30 AM and 3:30 AM, during which time all M-PESA services will be unavailable. This includes sending and receiving money, paying bills, purchasing […]
In an era where global opportunities are reshaping career landscapes for young Kenyans, the Royal Navy’s Commonwealth recruitment program stands out as a beacon of adventure, stability, and professional growth. As Kenya strengthens its ties with the United Kingdom through defense partnerships—like the recent training of Kenyan Marines by Royal Marines experts—the door is wider […]
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has hosted a Citizen Assembly in Nakuru County, bringing together entrepreneurs, business owners, and community representatives for a public dialogue on tax administration and service delivery. Speaking during the forum, KRA Board Chairman Hon. Ndiritu Muriithi emphasised the Authority’s focus on building a taxpayer-centered approach to revenue mobilization. “We recognise […]
In a major win for Kenya’s industrialization agenda, KCB Group PLC and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide US$ 800 million in financing and trade facilitation support for investors operating in the Vipingo Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Kilifi County. The agreement, unveiled during the Arise […]
