Area codes are needed when dialling fixed lines which are more commonly known as Landlines. A landline number consists of this area code followed by the unique set of numbers it’s assigned to. For instance, a fixed line in Nairobi will be in the format: 020 123 4567, where: When calling a fixed line from … Read more
All the major mobile network providers in Kenya provide means to make international calls to various countries abroad. These type of calls are done differently from the local ones, and thus care should be taken when dialling to ensure a call reaches the intended destination. First, for most countries, the format will vary depending on … Read more
Equitel is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) that run on the Airtel Kenya network. The brand is run by Finserve Africa Limited, which is a subsidiary of the Equity Group Holdings. The operator primarily caters to customers of Equity Bank, allowing them to seamlessly manage their bank accounts and access the typical mobile services … Read more
Price of fuel in Kenya is regulated by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). The body reviews the prices of the commodity on the 14th-15th of every month. This includes the maximum retail prices for Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene that petroleum marketers in the country are required to use. The marketers are allowed … Read more
The Central Bank of Kenya reintroduced transaction charges for mobile money wallet and bank account transactions effective 1st January 2023. These charges had been waived on March 16, 2020 as part of a raft of emergency measures in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The banks restored the charges accordingly, however, the actual rates vary from … Read more
NHIF has updated the payment procedure for paying contributions. This follows a presidential directive to use a single payment pay bill – 222222 – for all government services. NHIF contributions were previously paid through the now defunct 200222 paybill. The new payment procedure through the government paybill is as follows:
Getting a Kenyan passport can be a long and frustrating process for first time applicants. For one, the application involves many steps and details which only increase the likelihood of making errors. Indeed, most people have to rely on cybercafé’s, often at steep prices, to complete what should be a quick and painless process. Secondly, … Read more