Category: Business

NCBA Bank Branches and codes

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NCBA Bank Kenya Plc, is a commercial bank in Kenya. It is licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya (Bank Code number 07). The bank’s headquarters are located at NCBA Centre, at the junction of Mara Road and Ragati Road, in the neighborhood called Upper Hill, in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. Here are its branches and codes; Brach Code Branch Name 209 Mwembe Tayari 208 Ruiru Eastern Bypass 093 Kariobangi Branch 094 Queensway House Branch 095 Nakumatt Embakasi Branch 096 Barclays Merchant Finance Ltd. 097 Barclays Securities Services…

Here is how to update your Kenya Power token meter: KPLC Explain

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Kenya power has announced that all customers using prepaid token meters will be required to update their token meters before 31st August. Those who fail to update their tokens will have their meters failing to accept tokens. The method of updating the meter tokens was unveiled by KPLC MD Joseph Siror on Wednesday. “Customers will receive two codes from Kenya Power when they purchase tokens. They will be required to key the codes to their meter following the steps indicated in the SMS before loading the new token, “In other…

How expensive it will be to own a car with the proposed Finance Bill 2024

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The finance bill 2024 has proposed introduction of 2.5% of car value vehicle tax. This tax will be deducted at the time of renewing car insurance cover. According to Naresh Leekha, the group MD of Simba Corporation’s motor division, private car owners will be the most affected by the proposed taxes. Treasury capped the tax at KSh 5,000 minimum and KSh 100,000. “There are two things: 2.5% of the value of the amount at which you have insured the vehicle and capping it at KSh 100,000. A high-value user who…

Murang’a county doubles its tax revenue to ksh 1 billion

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A report by the controller of budget released on Friday showed that Murang’a county’s revenue collection for the financial year 2023/2024 hit one Billion Kenya shillings. Murang’a County collected Sh520 million in the financial year 2021/2022 and Sh682 million in the year 2022/2023. The report indicated that the county registered the highest increase in revenue collection in the central region. The revenue doubled despite the county not increasing its levy charges. This sharp increase has been majorly possible because the county phased out cash payment for its revenue collection in…

Pastor Ng’anga laments his hotel does not make money because no alcohol is sold in it

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In one of his Sermons, the controversial preacher of Neno Evangelism, lamented that he owns a hotel that does not make him money because his hotels does not sell condoms and alcohol to revelers. He went on to advise other men of God to never venture into hotel business adding that he prays that God open doors for another investor to buy the business. Here is the video. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CAMPUS & YOUTH BRAND???????????? (@varcitykenya)

Life and times of late Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima

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Born on February 12, 1973 in Blantyre, Malawi, Saulos Klaus Chilima was a father of two and served as Malawi’s vice president from 2014 until his death in a plane crash on June 10, 2024. Mr. Chilima was the first born child of Henderson Brown Chilima and Elizabeth Frances Chilima. His father worked as an aircraft engineer for air Malawi, now Malawi airlines. Chilima assumed office on 28 June 2020, after winning the majority alongside presidential candidate Lazarus Chakwera. Chilima also served as the Minister of Economic Planning and Development,…

Questions commonly asked before starting Piloting Career

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These are the questions students of Aviation school commonly ask. It is possible to become a pilot even if you don’t have a 20/20 vision. The required standard for each country varies but in most cases, you will be require to wear corrective lenses. The language of aviation internationally is English and it is recommended that you meet a level 4 English standard before becoming a pilot. Flight schools can assist you in taking an aviation language course. You don’t need a collage degree to become a pilot. All you…

How do you become a pilot in Kenya?

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Flying a plane as a pilot is one of the high-end careers that any optimistic young person in the process of pursuing his or her career can easily dream of. For that reason, it is important to have information on how to become one. First thing first, one needs to research what kind of pilot he/she wants to be and the licenses required. Some of the places you can get such information include websites like Aviation fly, YouTube, and forums that share ideas on piloting. One must also know the…

Bank of Baroda- Branches and Codes in Kenya

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Bank of Baroda (bank Code No:06 in Kenya) is an Indian government Public sector bank headquartered in Vadodara, Gujarat. It is the second largest public sector bank in India after State Bank of India. Based on 2023 data, it is ranked 586 on the Forbes Global 2000 list. Below are the Baroda Bank Branches and Codes Branch Code Branch name 017 Muthithi road 000 Nairobi Main 002 Digo Road, Mombasa 004 Thika 005 Kisumu 006 Sarit Centre 007 Industrial Area 008 Eldoret 009 Nakuru 010 Kakamega 011 Nyali Mombasa 012…

Absa Bank Branches and Codes

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In 1997 the name of the holding company, Amalgamated Banks of South Africa Limited was changed to Absa Group Limited, consisting of three main operating divisions. In 1998 the United, Volkskas, Allied and TrustBank brands were consolidated into a single brand, and Absa adopted a new corporate identity Below are the branch code for Absa Bank in Kenya – ABSA BANK CODE – 03 ABSA BRANCH CODE ABSA BRANCH 140 Two Rivers 007 Kericho Branch 008 Kisii Branch 009 Kisumu Branch 010 South C Branch 011 Limuru Branch 012 Malindi…