“Double tap the screen.” “Please like, repost, and share my content.” “Follow me back.” If you’re on social media, chances are you’ve seen and heard these phrases countless times. They’re part of the daily routine for content creators trying to grow their audience and increase engagement. Some content creators make it sound simple. Mokaya Junior’s mantra, as previously seen on Safaricom Newsroom, is to keep at it until something happens, even if people will initially think you are insane. While getting seen and getting the numbers is important, it does not guarantee income. A recent survey on Kenya’s Creator Economy done by…
Author: Edwin Mwangi
When David Njugi started building his home, connecting to the national electricity grid seemed like an obvious plan. Until he saw the cost. “The national grid had not yet reached my site, and connecting it would have been quite expensive. Solar was a good alternative,” he said. Today, his home runs entirely on solar power. David’s experience is becoming increasingly common across Kenya, and the shift is not just happening in homes. Businesses across the country are also adopting solar power to mitigate rising electricity bills and frequent power outages. About 2,000 of Safaricom’s 7,000 base transmission stations are now…
Looking for plots for sale in Mwea? Cledun Realtors is offering prime 50×100 plots at Tumaini Garden Phase IV, Makutano ya Mwea, with an opening offer of KSh450,000. The project is located just 8 minutes from Makutano Town and approximately 1 kilometre from the tarmac, making it convenient for both residential development and property investment. The plots are situated in a developed neighbourhood, opposite a school and close to hospitals and shopping centres. The project is also gated and fenced, with water and electricity available on site. Each plot measures 50×100 feet and comes with ready title deeds. Plot Prices Opening Offer: KSh450,000 — valid for two weeks Cash Price: KSh500,000 Installment Price: KSh550,000…
Nyanza regional and national defending champions Obunga FC and Plateau Queens, popularly known as Nyakach Girls, will be looking to retain their county crowns as the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Nyanza County Finals take centre stage this weekend, Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September. The two champions will be aiming to kick off their title defence in style as they battle for county glory and a place in the regional finals. The County finals will be played in six different counties including: Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Siaya, Nyamira and Kisii. The weekend action will kick off with county semi-finals in the…
Farmers in Meru County have been empowered to boost food security through Safaricom’s newly launched integrated solution, dubbed ‘Bundle Ya Wakulima’, which is available to farmers across the country. The recently launched Bundle Ya Wakulima is designed to help farmers stay connected, protect their livelihoods, and improve productivity. The integrated solution combines connectivity, insurance, advisory services, and production support in one affordable bundle. The solution is currently available to all farmers across the country by dialing *544*16#. Speaking at a farmer engagement and empowerment forum in Meru that brought together more than 500 farmers from the region, Safaricom’s Chief Consumer…
Buying land is one of the biggest financial decisions many Kenyans make, making trust, transparency and integrity essential in the real estate sector. For Optiven, these values have become an important part of how the company serves customers while offering land and property investment opportunities in different parts of Kenya. Led by CEO George Wachiuri, Optiven has built its brand around the belief that customers need more than land; they need confidence in the investment, documentation and the process. Wachiuri says integrity must be reflected in how a company conducts business and treats its customers. https://youtu.be/waV_Fz-fYJI?t=8 “Integrity is about doing…
National Bank of Kenya (NBK), a wholly owned subsidiary of Access Bank PLC, has posted a strong financial performance for the six months ended June 30, 2026, with profit after tax rising by 61 per cent. The bank recorded KSh1.72 billion in profit after tax, up from KSh1.07 billion reported during the same period in 2025. NBK attributed the growth to stronger net interest income, a significant reduction in credit impairment charges and continued cost management as the bank advances its transformation journey. “The bank has started 2026 on a strong footing, with our first-half performance reflecting the resilience of…
For Kenyans looking to buy residential land in a developed and accessible location, Cledun Realtors’ Wema Court Phase IV in Makutano ya Mwea offers 50 by 100 plots with infrastructure already available on site. The established project is located about two minutes from Makutano Town and approximately 300 metres from the tarmac, giving residents convenient access to the town and the surrounding areas. Wema Court Phase IV is situated within a developed neighbourhood and features a gated and fenced environment. The project also has water and electricity on site, which can make it easier for buyers planning to develop their…
Megahub Connect Limited in partnership with Samsung Electronics East Africa has officially unveiled its second official Samsung Experience Store in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD), located at Cameo Building along Kenyatta Avenue. The new store builds on the success of Samsung’s first Experience Store at Hilton, opened in 2024, and strengthens access to Samsung’s latest innovations through an immersive, customer-focused retail experience. The new store goes beyond traditional retail, giving consumers the opportunity to see, touch, test and experience Samsung’s latest products before making a purchase. It features a wide range of products, including Galaxy smartphones, tablets, wearables, Galaxy Buds…
Parents and shoppers can enjoy savings this Back-to-School season through a promotion by My OneApp, offering customers 10 per cent cashback when they pay using the Lipa na M-PESA QR code at Quickmart stores. The promotion, running from August 22 to August 30, 2026, is aimed at helping shoppers save while purchasing school-related items and other household essentials. To participate, customers are required to scan the Lipa na M-PESA QR code at Quickmart, enter the amount they wish to pay and complete the transaction to qualify for the cashback. The offer has a minimum spend of KSh 1,000, with the…