One of the most common fraudulent activities by Mpesa agents is Split Deposit. While it doesn’t affect the person depositing the money, the agent ends up with more commission. What is Split Deposit? Split Deposit is where an Mpesa agent deposits smaller amounts of money into a customer’s Mpesa account multiple times over the course of … Read more
The certificate of good conduct is a requirement for any job-seeking Kenyan because most private and government employers seek to know about a potential employee’s criminal record before hiring them. The certificate is the document that distinguishes law-abiding citizens from lawbreakers before the eyes of potential employers. Applying for the certificate of good conduct is … Read more
The teaching profession is one of the most sought careers in Kenya. Teaching graduates can work in private schools before securing the coveted permanent and pensionable employment by the Teachers Service Commission. However, not all form four leavers are fortunate to study their preferred teaching course because of their mean grades. In this case, students … Read more
Students who scored a D minus in the recently released KCSE results and wanted to pursue a medical course may feel that their mean grade doesn’t stand a chance in the health sector. The good news is that the health sector has a wide range of courses to choose from, and D Minus candidates have … Read more
Zenka is one of the most reliable and popular loan apps in Kenya right now. Loan apps provide quick financial help for eligible applicants, but their interest rates make them expensive. Also, most apps have short loan repayment periods that most Kenyans find unreasonable. This has made many applicants default on their loans and risk … Read more
Mwashumbe is a popular radio presenter, thanks to his breakfast show on Radio Maisha, known as ‘Maisha Asubuhi,‘ which airs every weekday from 6 to 10 AM. His co-host at the show is Shuga boy (Ally Mwayongwe). Previously, these two presenters hosted Radio Maisha’s evening drive show from 4 to 7 PM. They have managed … Read more
Mwalimu Mbaruk is a multi-talented Radio Maisha presenter, co-hosting the station’s Maji Makuu show which airs from 8 PM to 12 AM (alongside Babu Wakasiaka). Besides being a producer and a voice-over personality, Mwalimu is a video director, scriptwriter (credited for writing the Saida TV show’s script), and events MC. He has an extensive experience … Read more
The story of Bonoko (James Kang’ethe Maina), who rose from the streets as a glue-sniffing urchin commonly referred to as ‘chokora’ to work for one of the most famous radio stations in Kenya and eventually became a household name, is a perfect description of the quote, ‘from rags to riches.’ He continues to be the … Read more
Kashway is one of the most popular mobile lending apps in Kenya. To get a loan, you need to download the app and create an account with your details, such as your ID number, and phone number. You can get a loan of up to Ksh 50, 000 if you don’t default on your repayments. What … Read more
In these hard economic times, many Kenyans find themselves defaulting on loan repayments. Others have resorted to borrowing from multiple sources to pay their debts when and as they fall due. That effectively locks the borrowers in a vicious cycle of debt, which is almost impossible to break. The consequences of defaulting on loan repayment … Read more