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How to Purchase Starlink Internet in Kenya

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Justus Kiprono
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How to get Starlink satellite internet in Kenya

“Starlink for sale in Kenya! Note, buying a Starlink with global roaming allows you to travel almost anywhere,” Elon Musk announced, confirming that users in Kenya can now subscribe to the satellite internet provider created by his aerospace company SpaceX.

Starlink is a satellite-based broadband internet service that delivers high-speed internet connection of 50 Mbps to 200 Mbps with unlimited data access through its advanced network of satellites in the low earth orbit.

Compared to other Internet Service Providers (ISPs) that use gigabit and Digital subscriber line (DSL) networking technologies, Starlink has a low latency of less than 20 milliseconds, drawing the most out of the available gigabyte.

Latency is the time delay between the processing of data in a network. The lower the latency, as in Starlink, the faster the response. Today, internet speeds are everything when many companies and startups incorporate cloud-based systems that require high internet speeds to meet computation demands and real-time data management.

If you are looking forward to getting a Starlink satellite internet in Kenya, here is the guide:

How to order Starlink satellite internet in Kenya

Here is how you can buy Starlink internet and start browsing at faster speeds in Kenya;

1. Visit www.starlink.com

How to get Starlink satellite internet in Kenya
2. On the homepage, below the headline image, click the ‘SERVICE ADDRESS’ box and enter your location
3. Click ‘ORDER NOW’
4. On the new page, enter your contact information like name, phone number, and email address
5. Proceed to fill in your shipping address
6. Confirm the details and click ‘PLACE ORDER’ for Starlink internet

You will be redirected to a new page where you will key in your billing information (banking card number) to pay for Starlink shipping to your location.

How much is Starlink internet in Kenya?

First-time buyers of Starlink satellite internet (Starlink Residential, specifically) in Kenya will pay a total of Ksh92,100 to get the hardware which sells at Ksh89,000, a shipping and handling fee of Ksh3,100, and another Ksh6,500, which will be the subscription cost, to be renewed each month to access Starlink internet.

Starlink internet plans and pricing in Kenya

Starlink offers these five internet packages in Kenya. Starlink Aviation and Starlink IOT are not yet available in Africa. The table below shows how much you will have to pay to get your desired Starlink equipment in Kenya, packages, speeds, and everything you need to know about Starlink plans and pricing;

Type Equipment fee + shipping Speed Monthly subscription (Kenya) Latency
Starlink Residential Ksh92,100 25–220Mbps Ksh6,500 25–50ms
Starlink Business Ksh356,606 Up to 220Mbps Ksh13,572 25–50ms
Starlink Roam Ksh92,100 5–50Mbps Ksh7,900 25–50ms
Starlink Mobility Ksh356,606 Up to 220Mbps Ksh34,910 <20ms
Starlink Maritime Ksh356,606 Up to 220Mbps Ksh32,800 <20ms

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Where Does Kenya Airways Fly to in the UK?

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Justus Kiprono
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Can you travel with pets on Kenya Airways?

Looking for a good airline to fly to or from the UK? Kenya Airways might be a really promising option, considering its reliability, comfort, passenger safety, and affordability due to its close-to-cheap rates.

Kenya Airways was voted Africa’s Leading Airline in 2021 and 2021, two years in a row, after receiving the highest customer satisfaction score due to timeliness, crew professionalism, up-to-speed baggage handling, and ease of booking and boarding flights.

This Kenyan flag carrier has been operational since 1977, and it is connected to over 40 destinations in the world, including London, UK, operating from its hub in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi. It celebrated 45 years in the air in 2022.

Here is what you need to know before booking a Kenya Airways flight ticket to fly to or from the UK:

How to book a Kenya Airways flight ticket to the UK

If you want to fly in or out of the UK with Kenya Airways, it is easy to book your flights online directly with KQ by following these simple steps:

1. Visit www.kenya-airways.com
2. On the homepage, scroll down to the booking widget

How to book a Kenya Airways flight ticket to the UK
3. Choose your preferred flight as either Round Trip, One Way or Multi-City
4. Enter your departure location and destination
5. Select your departure date
6. Enter passenger’s cabin info – number of passengers and preferred suites (Economy or Business Class)
7. Enter Promo Code (if you have any). Hit the ‘Book Now’ button

On the new page, you’ll view similar available flights with a choice of editing your details by booking early or late flights that fly to your desired destination on different dates with their indicative prices. If you want to proceed with your initial booking, scroll down and confirm your flight booking time, and press ‘Continue,’

8. On the new page, enter your personal information like name, flyer number, and number of items of baggage to be checked
9. Key in your contact information – emails, personal and emergency phone numbers
10. Press ‘Continue’

You’ll open the Services page; select the type of services you may need before and during the flight. Here, you can book your seat number, meals, and other airport services. To finalize booking your flight ticket to or from the UK, select ‘Continue’ on the right side of the page to complete your payment.

Kenya Airways allows payment of flight tickets using Visa credit or debit cards, PayPal, bank transfer, WeChat Pay, SOFORT, UnionPay, Ali Pay, iDeal and Giro Pay.

Kenya Airways’ baggage policy

When traveling with Kenya Airways Economy Class, you can carry one bag of L55xW25xH35cm weighing a maximum of 12kg plus an accessory like a laptop or a purse for free. On the other hand, Business Class occupants can board the plane with two similar bags of not more than 18kg, alongside other small-sized personal accessories.

On flights routed to the UK, passengers can carry two checked bags of 23Kgs each for Economy Class occupants and two bags weighing 32 kg maximum each for those who booked Business Class.

How much does Kenya Airways charge to screen bags? To check the first two bags on KQ’s free checked baggage allowance, irrespective of the booked suites, customers pay a $200 flat fee and an extra $200 for each additional baggage.

Can you travel with pets on Kenya Airways?

Kenya Airways accepts travel with domesticated pets like cats and dogs but not on the cabin with other passengers or the owner but in climate-controlled baggage compartments inside a pet crate. This area is heated and ventilated for the pets to travel in comfort.

Only service dogs aiding disabled persons are allowed on Kenya Airways cabins upon written recommendation from a professional medical doctor to KQ. These dogs will travel free of charge without a cage or a crate in the passenger compartment.

Kenya Airways destinations in the United Kingdom (UK)

Here is where Kenya Airways fly to and from in the UK;

* Aberdeen, Scotland – Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ)
* County Antrim, Northern Ireland – Belfast City Airport (BHD)
* City of Birmingham – Birmingham Airport (BHX)
* Bath County – Bath Airport
* Somerset – Bristol Airport (BRS)
* Cambridgeshire – Cambridge City Airport (CBG)
* Rhoose, Wales – Cardiff Airport (CWL)
* Edinburgh, Scotland – Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
* Glasgow – Glasgow Airport (GLA)
* Kirmington – Humberside Airport (HUY)
* West Yorkshire – Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
* London – London City Airport (LCY)
* West Sussex – London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
* London Borough of Hillingdon – Heathrow Airport (LHR)
* Oxfordshire – Oxford Airport (OXF)
* County of Essex – London Stansted Airport (STN)
* Bedfordshire – London Luton Airport (LTN)
* Greater Manchester – Manchester Airport (MAN)
* Woolsington – Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
* Norfolk County – Norwich Airport (NWI)
* Darlington County – (MME)

Which airplanes does Kenya Airways operate?

Kenya Airways destinations in the United Kingdom (UK)

At the time of publication, Kenya Airways has 34 aircraft in its fleet;

KQ plane Number of aircraft Passengers
Boeing 787-8 – Dreamliner 9 234 – 30 (Premier World) and 204 (Economy)
Boeing 737-800 8 145 – 16 (Premier World) and 129 (Economy Class)
Boeing 737-300F 2 N/A (cargo plane)
Embraer E190 15 96 – 12 (Premier World) and 84 (Economy)

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How to Add Dependents on NHIF Card

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Justus Kiprono
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Adding NHIF dependents online

Since the establishment of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) in June 1966, when only those public servants earning Ksh1,000 and above were cushioned from out-of-pocket medical expenses after making a monthly contribution of Ksh20, this state health protection provider has evolved to include even the informal sector (1972) and the self-employed. Now, NHIF covers many Kenyans regardless of economic status.

From as little as Ksh500 per month, anybody above 18 years can purchase medical cover from NHIF after paying a registration fee of Ksh1,500. On its part, NHIF will be mandated to provide affordable healthcare to the purchasers (policyholders) and their families (dependents). Learn more about NHIF dependents in this informative piece:

Who is a ‘dependent’ on an NHIF card?

A dependent is a person who is eligible for coverage under a policyholder’s health insurance coverage, and according to NHIF Act No 9 of 1998, which governs the state parastatal health insurer, only your children, both biological and adopted and your spouse qualify to be the beneficiaries of your NHIF cover in Kenya.

You cannot add your mistresses, girlfriends, uncle, aunts, boyfriends, and cousins as dependents in your NHIF health cover.

Can I add my parents as dependents on my NHIF card?

No. The cover is only for the contributor, declared spouse, and their adopted or biological children.

What do I need to add dependents on NHIF?

To curb the fraudulent cases of listing distant relatives and those who do not qualify to be beneficiaries as dependents, NHIF introduced essentials as proof for legal dependents.

Here is what you need to add a dependent on NHIF:

* To add your husband or wife to NHIF, you need to submit copies of your national IDs, a marriage certificate, or an affidavit from a magistrate’s court.

* To list your kid(s) as an NHIF dependent, you must produce their birth certificate or notification of birth for those below six months.

How to add dependents on NHIF card

With all documents set, you can now add dependents on your NHIF card for use when they visit a hospital for; either outpatient or inpatient services.

There are two ways of listing beneficiaries on your NHIF cover: through a manual process and by adding them online.

Adding dependents by visiting Huduma Centre or an NHIF branch

How many dependents are covered by NHIF?

1. Download NHIF 26: Application for Amendments/Updates online or by visiting any Huduma Centre or NHIF branch
2. Complete Part I of the form by adding your principal member details and stating your requested changes
3. Enter your dependents’ particulars
4. Attach the required documents
5. Confirm the entered details and sign the form
6. Visit any Huduma Centre or NHIF branch and submit the documents for verification by a relevant officer who will afterward sign Part IV ‘For official use only’

After you are done, your NHIF card will be updated.

Adding NHIF dependents online

1. Visit the NHIF self-care portal (selfcare.nhif.or.ke) and log in or register if you are a first-time user

how to add dependents on NHIF card online
2. After accessing your dashboard, navigate the menu and select ‘Dependent’s Registration’
3. Enter your national ID number and key in the required details
4. Attach the required documents: either a birth or adoption certificate, marriage certificate, or an affidavit
5. Submit passport-size photos of your dependents
6. Save the documents and submit it
7. Confirm the process by entering the One time pin sent to your registered phone number

It is a hassle-free process. After the dependents’ registration, your NHIF card details will be updated immediately.

How many dependents are covered by NHIF?

According to a memo that took effect in January 2020, the maximum number of dependents on your NHIF card is six: your spouse and five children.

What is the age limit for NHIF Dependants?

NHIF national scheme covers the principal member and spouse for a lifetime or until the NHIF account defaults. However, for children, it’s very different. Children are considered NHIF dependents up to 21 years of age or 25 years for a child enrolled in full-time formal education.

There are no age limits for people living with disability who are members of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities.

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Nairobi Pay: The Easiest Way of Paying Parking Fees Online

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Justus Kiprono
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How to pay parking fees in Nairobi

Except for visitors, who are on their first vacation in Nairobi, for the first time, everyone else knows that the best way to get around the city is by car, and traffic is close to horrible in the rush hour when people are leaving their workplaces. It is insane!

However, today, we are going to talk about the good side of this Kenya’s administrative and economic hub – in Nairobi, if you own a car and you are navigating its bustling streets, finding a parking spot is really simple because you can park your vehicle wherever you find a vacant spot.

Pulling over a designated space is allowed so long as you are not obstructing traffic. Moreover, it is affordable, and drivers don’t have to stretch their pockets too far to afford parking fees.

Here is what you need to know before parking your car in Nairobi:

How much is parking in Nairobi?

Is there free parking in Nairobi?

The daily parking fee in Nairobi is Ksh200 – for all on-street and off-street parking spaces, which are managed by Nairobi City County Government. Private parking spaces are also available but tend to be costlier, with charges of up to Ksh700 per day, but more secure.

For people who are working in Nairobi and prefer a seasonal parking ticket, they can get a monthly parking ticket from the County govt of Nairobi at Ksh3,000, or for three months parking tickets pay Ksh13,000 and Ksh24,000 for a parking ticket that is active for six months.

Is there free parking in Nairobi?

Yes. According to Nairobi City County laws, motorists are allowed to park their vehicles for free from 2:00 PM on Saturdays, the entire day on Sundays, and during Public Holidays. Recently, Governor Johnson Sakaja permitted free parking on Fridays at all mosques within Nairobi during prayers time from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

How to pay parking fees in Nairobi

Almost every service in Nairobi City County is digitized, not excluding parking. This was done early in January 2023 when the county government allowed the use of the revamped revenue collection system NairobiPay which was made at Ksh160 million by Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and past city’s transitional administration Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS).

NairobiPay is now used to make payments for Nairobi City County Government services like parking. To use it, you have to register on the platform first:

How to register on NairobiPay

Follow these steps to get registered on NairobiPay and pay for all Nairobi City County services like parking and related penalties online;

1. Visit Nairobiservices.go.ke
2. On the homepage, click the ‘Create Account’ button
3. Enter your national ID number and hit ‘NEXT’
4. Enter your year of birth to verify your ID number and press ‘NEXT’
5. Add your phone number and email to get a One Time Password (OTP)
6. Click ‘Verify’
7. You will receive a four-code OTP from NRBSERVICES. Enter to verify the account
8. Create and confirm your new password
9. Check the consent box and click ‘Register Account’ to approve account creation

Congrats! You have created your NairobiPay account. You can now pay for county services like parking.

How to pay parking fees in Nairobi online

You can only pay for parking spaces in Nairobi online via NairobiPay – it is the easiest way. After creating the account, you can follow this step-by-step guide to prepay or pay your parking fees within Nairobi;

1. Visit Nairobiservices.go.ke
2. On the far right of the top navigation menu, click the ‘Login’ icon

How much is parking in Nairobi?
3. Enter your national ID number and password to log in
4 A OTP will be sent to your phone. Enter and verify the code to access NairobiPay
5. On the landing page, navigate down to ‘Services’ and choose ‘Parking Services’
6. Select between Daily, Seasonal, and Reserved Parking
7. Enter the vehicle number plate and parking zone and click ‘Next’
8. NairobiPay will process car details. Proceed to pay

On the new page, you will choose your preferred payment method. NairobiPay platform accepts paying for parking fees from Mpesa, Airtel Money, debit cards, Eazzypay, Pesalink, and bank payments. These payments are processed automatically on the platform before you receive a digital receipt.

Another way of paying your parking fees in Nairobi is using USSD *647#, an alternative to NairobiPay. Here, you can access and pay for all county services like parking. However, it is not a free service, and you will be charged around Ksh1 or Ksh2 to use the USSD service. If you do not have sufficient airtime, you will not access NairopiPay services via USSD and pay for your parking ticket.

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EA Sports FC 24: Everything You Need to Know

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Justus Kiprono
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How to pre-order EA Sports FC 24

The time has come for avid gamers to gather on the virtual pitch and start kicking the ball after EA Sports announced the release of its newest soccer game – EA Sports FC 24 – to mark a new post-FIFA era after the video games publisher ditched partnership with the football regulator in 2022.

It doesn’t matter. EA Sports has promised bigger and better versions of FIFA 23 under the banner EA Sports FC after inking new deals with Premier League, UEFA, and Spain’s La Liga to include their in-play tournaments.

Here is everything you need to know about EA Sports FC 24; release date, prices, consoles, cover and more:

Release date

The official release date for EA Sports FC 24 is September 29, 2023. Seven days early access is available from September 22nd for gamers who will pre-order the new game before August 22nd.

EA Sports FC 24: What consoles can I play it on?

* PlayStation 5
* PlayStation 4
* Xbox Series X
* Xbox Series S
* Xbox One
* PC
* Nintendo Switch

Trailer

EA Sports FC 24: What is new in the game?

“Football is never static. It is always evolving and moving, and at EA Sports, we carry these two principles as well. We call it authenticity and innovation. With authenticity, we are going to create FC experiences that champion a new culture of play through everything that makes up the soul of football, and with innovation, we are going to take the single biggest leap in technology and immersion that interactive football has never seen,” EA Sports CEO Andrew Wilson said during an official reveal live stream in Amsterdam.

EA Sports FC 24 is built with advanced HyperMotion V technology based on 11 vs. 11 Capturing and Machine Learning that has the ability to track real motion data and provide lifelike animations and sublime images for a close-to-reality gaming experience.

Further, this new football game utilizes an enhanced Frostbite Engine that renders high quantities of destructible environments for an elevated matchday experience. It also uses Play Styles that hype players’ on-pitch skills beyond capped ratings.

How much does EA Sports FC 24 cost?

For the first time in gaming history, EA Sports FC 24 allows both male and female teams to play on the same pitch and take part in common competitions. Women players also feature on the Ultimate Team.

Womens’ league on EA Sports FC 24 now totals 5, including those from FIFA 23. These are;

* Spain’s Liga F
* Germany’s Frauen-Bundesliga
* Barclays Women’s Super League
* Division 1 Arkema
* National Women’s Soccer League

How to pre-order EA Sports FC 24

EA Sports FC 24 is available for pre-order until August 22, 2023. Follow these steps to get your new game:

1. Visit www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-24/buy
2. On the landing page, select your gaming platform

EA Sports FC 24: What is new in the game?
3. Choose your FC24 desired package – Ultimate Edition or Standard Edition
4. Click ‘Pre-Order’ to open a new payment window
5. Make payment for EA Sports FC 24

EA Play members are entitled to a 10% discount when they pre-order EA Sports FC 24.

How much does EA Sports FC 24 cost?

The game’s Standard Edition for PlayStation 4 and 5 is $69.99 and $99.99 for Ultimate Edition. For Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, the prices are also $69.99 for Standard Edition and $99.99 for Ultimate Edition.

The cheapest place to buy EA Sports FC 24 is Nintendo Switch, selling FC 24 at $59.99 and giving out 300 Nintendo Points for purchasing other games at discounted prices.

How much will EA FC 24 cost in Kenya?

Kenyan gamers will buy the EA Sports FC 24 game at Ksh9,910 for Standard Editions on Nintendo Switch, Epic Games, Xbox Series X\S, and PlayStation platforms. Ultimate Editions will be available for Ksh14,158, with EA play subscribers getting 10% off these prices.

How much will EA Sports FC 24 cost in the rest of Africa?

Country FC 24 Standard Edition FC 24 Ultimate Edition
South Africa R1,254 R1,792
Nigeria ₦54,277 ₦77,542
Ghana GH₵795 GH₵1,136
Morroco MAD680 MAD970
Botswana P917 P1,310
Zambia ZK1,319 ZK1,885

 

How to Watch Citizen TV Kenya Online, for Free

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Justus Kiprono
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Where to watch citizen tv

Established in 1999 by prominent businessman Samuel Kamau Macharia, better known as S.K Macharia, Citizen TV has evolved to be one of the biggest media brands in Kenya under Royal Media Services (RMS), with a market share of 38%, according to the latest report by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK).

Further, the media regulator’s study findings alluded that Citizen TV’s parent company is one of the most trusted media organizations in Kenya, with a score of 62%.

Citizen TV produces a variety of programs, content, and services in English and Kiswahili as primary languages to audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.

Despite cutthroat competition from other broadcasters such as NTV of Nation Media Group and KTN of Standard Media Group, this RMS-owned station has continued to hold its nerve, developing and adapting new market strategies to keep up with relevancy in the digital age – like coming up with Citizen Digital and video on demand service Viusasa.

Because of its impartiality and boldness, Citizen TV is popular for delivering in-depth news coverage in news broadcasts like Day Break, Jeff Koinange Live, Citizen Nipashe, and Sunday Live, among others.

Citizen TV is available for watching in digital boxes like StarTimes, GoTV, and DSTV, plus other free-to-air decoders, but you can also watch it online at no cost. How can you watch Citizen TV online?

Watch Citizen TV online

Citizen TV offers free live streaming of news and other shows on two platforms – YouTube and Citizen Digital. Here is how you can watch Citizen TV live on the internet around the world.

Citizen TV live: YouTube

1. Visit www.youtube.com
2. On the YouTube search bar, type ‘Citizen TV live’
3. In the top results, you’ll see a live video by a verified Citizen TV Kenya YouTube page

Watch Citizen TV Kenya online
4. Click to watch the Citizen TV live stream

Citizen TV live: Citizen Digital

1. Visit www.citizen.digital
2. On the top bar, click on the ‘LIVE TV’ red icon

Watch Citizen TV online in kenya

On the new page, you’ll watch Citizen television live from anywhere in the world for free. The advantage of streaming Citizen TV is that you get to watch all past episodes of shows and insightful interviews, recorded, uploaded, and updated on a daily.

How many TV stations does Royal Media Services own?

Royal Media Services (RMS) owns 3 television stations in Kenya. These are Citizen TV and vernacular TV stations Ramogi TV of the Luo and Inooro TV that targets Agikuyu-speaking audience.

How many radio stations does Royal Media Services own?

RMS, the S.K Macharia-owned organization, has 13 radio stations under its name: One of the biggest radio stations in Kenya, Radio Citizen, Hot 96 FM, and vernacular stations Inooro FM (Agikuyu), Ramogi FM (Luo), coastal culture-focused station Bahari FM, Egesa FM (Gusii), Mulembe FM of the Luhya nation, Kamba language station Musyi FM, Muuga FM that targets Ameru audience, Chamgei FM of the Kalenjins, Wimwaro FM that broadcasts in Aembu dialect, Sulwe FM of Bukusu language and Vuuka FM, the country’s number one Maragoli station.

How many people watch Citizen TV daily?

Ostensibly, Citizen TV is the leading competitor in the Kenyan media landscape, with extensive infrastructure, a huge audience, and a reputation. According to its website, Royal Media Services television stations (Citizen TV, Ramogi TV, and Inooro TV) receive over 7 million viewers, per day, with Citizen TV claiming a significant part of the general audience – over 2.5 million viewers daily, making it a coveted tool of national influence.

Who are Citizen TV journalists?

The following table shows journalists: news anchors, reporters, and personalities of Citizen TV with their job function at the largest privately owned media company in Kenya:

Who are Citizen TV journalists?

Citizen TV personality Job function
Ben Kirui Reporter
Chemutai Goin News reporter
Collins Dominic Kariuki Ngori Host, One Love reggae show
Denis Otieno Business reporter
DJ Flash Kenya Mseto East Africa
Jeff Koinange News anchor, JKL, and Sunday Live
Mashirima Kapombe Anchor, Sema na Citizen, and Nipashe Wikendi
Mwanahamisi Hamadi Anchor, Sema na Citizen, and Nipashe
Patrick Igunza Business reporter
Swaleh Mdoe Anchor, Sema na Citizen, and Nipashe 
Teddy Eugene Otieno Voice artist
Trevor Ombija Anchor, Monday Report, and Day Break
Victoria Rubadiri Anchor, Citizen Weekend, and Sunday Live
Willy M Tuva Host, Mseto East Africa
Wycliffe Orandi News anchor
Yvonne Okwara Anchor, Citizen Tonight

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TSC T-Pay: An Easy Way to Access and Download Payslips for Teachers in Kenya

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Justus Kiprono
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How to get your TSC payslip online

In Kenya, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is the chief employer of tutors, tasked with registering, recruiting, employing, and dispatching them to various learning stations in the country in line with the powers outlined by Article 237(2) of the Constitution 2010.

As the principal employer of teachers in charge of their recruitment process to public institutions, TSC manages the salaries of these educators, who are mostly employed under permanent and pensionable terms.

So, every month, teachers employed by this body receive TSC payslips, which are financial statements that show how much the employer paid them, including applicable deductions such as taxes and pension contributions.

TSC uses a type of payroll software called T-Pay, which allows for the download of payslips alongside other third-party check-offs for loan facilities like saccos. It also has a feature for downloading P9 forms and sending salary slips to banks and other financial institutions for the acquisition of loans.

In this article, we’ll show you how to register on the TSC T-Pay portal and view your monthly payslip as a teacher in Kenya:

How to register on T-Pay as a teacher

Truth be said. If you are a teacher in Kenya, you know how overwhelming it can be to queue at TSC offices to ask for your payslip every month. It is draining, without mentioning the extra expenses involved. That is why the Teachers Service Commission introduced T-Pay to automate its payroll system and enable access to TSC payslips online.

However, to register for T-Pay, you must visit TSC offices one last time because, unfortunately, the online registration of teachers on T-Pay was indefinitely stopped in a memo that didn’t state the reason for suspension but a direction for teachers to visit their nearest county office to get onboarded on the TSC online payslip service.

To register for the TSC T-Pay payslip service, visit your nearest TSC office having satisfied the following requirements:

* Must have a National ID card
* Have a KRA PIN
* A document showing your school details
* Birth certificate (not must)
* Active phone number(s)
* Have an email address
* Active bank account
* Have a designation code for identifying your TSC job group
* Must be a registered TSC teacher with a valid number

After submitting these documents at your county TSC office, you will be registered on T-Pay and able to receive your online payslip as a teacher in Kenya periodically, every month.

How to get your TSC payslip online via T-Pay

As a registered teacher by TSC and on the T-Pay service, you can access your latest payslip by following these steps:

1. Visit Tpay.tsc.go.ke

How to get your TSC payslip online via T-Pay
2. Enter your TSC/ID number as your username
3. Key in your password
4. Complete the security arithmetic stamp

How to get your TSC payslip online
5. Click the login button in blue to access the T-pay homepage
6. On the left upper screen, click the triple bar (☰) menu icon to expand the options
7. On the T-Pay dropdown list, select ‘Latest Payslip’

Done! Your latest TSC paylip will be displayed for viewing with an option for printing it out. While using T-Pay, you can access past payslips of more than three months by clicking ‘View Payslips’ on the menu.

How do I reset my T-Pay password?

When you forget your T-Pay password, you cannot access your online TSC payslip. Resetting it is a simple process. Here is how to get a new T-Pay password and view your latest TSC payslip:

1. Open Tpay.tsc.go.ke
2. Below the blue log-in icon, click ‘Forgot Your Password?’

How do I reset my T-Pay password?
3. On the new page, enter your TSC number and click ‘Reset Password’
4. An online password reset form will open, confirm your TSC number and enter the required details – email address, phone number, and an answer to a security question
5. Enter a new password of at least six characters (letters and symbols)
6. Confirm the new password
7. Select ‘Reset Password’

You will receive an email from the Teachers Service Commission confirming the T-Pay password reset. Use your new password to log in on T-Pay to view your latest salary slip.

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How to Sign Tumechoka Citizen Initiative by Raila Odinga

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Justus Kiprono
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How to Sign Tumechoka Citizen Initiative by Raila Odinga

Azimio la Umoja coalition led by Raila Odinga has today, Tuesday 11, launched a digital signature platform dubbed Tumechoka Citizens’ Initiative, aiming to collect over 15 million signatures from Kenyans in a bid to remove President William Ruto and his Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, from office.

Speaking during its launch at the SKM Command Centre in Nairobi, the former premier said the Tumechoka drive will be run alongside the manual collection of signatures as they seek to compel the Kenya Kwanza administration to look onto the matters and problems facing the citizens like high cost of living, Finance Act dilemma as well as Constitution breach by compromising legislators and political parties amid allegations of bribery to pass the Finance Bill 2023.

“The digital platform we have unveiled today is complementary to all other efforts and platforms, including civil disobedience, tax boycotts, and defiance that are meant to compel the regime to repeal the Finance Act 2023 and take deliberate steps to lower the cost of living,” Raila said.

How to sign Tumechoka Initiative

Reportedly, the Tumechoka Citizens’ Initiative received over a million signatures just a few minutes after its unveiling. To append your signature at Tumechoka, follow these simple steps:

1. Visit Tumechoka.net

On the landing page, you will see a consent statement that reads, “Having read and understood the intention of the promoters of this initiative, I hereby Support the Citizens’ initiative to remove from office Mr. William Ruto as President and Mr. Rigathi Gachagua as Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya.”

2. Scroll below the statement to fill in the Tumechoka Form with your ID number, first and last name, plus the names of your county, ward, and constituency, and your phone number

Tumechoka Raila Odinga
3. Check the small box below the online form to confirm your consent
4. Append your signature and confirm it
5. Click ‘Submit

That is how to sign the Tumechoka initiative by Raila Odinga. You’ll receive a popup message confirming your submission. It takes less than 5 minutes to fill out the form.

Is Tumechoka Citizen Initiative constitutional?

Pursuant to Article 1 (1) of the Kenyan Constitution 2010 – all sovereign power belongs to the people of Kenya and shall be exercised only by this Constitution – and Article 2 (The people may exercise their sovereign power either directly or through their democratically elected representatives) the Tumechoka Citizen Initiative by Raila Odinga is perceived as constitutional and accepted by the Kenyan law.

PayPal to Equity Bank: Everything You Need to Know

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Due to its popularity, convenience, and ease of transaction owing to its user-friendly interface, more than 435 million people and businesses are using PayPal, according to data from Business of Apps, making it one of the sort after mobile payment services in the world.

PayPal, an online payment system started in 1998, allows users to send and receive money from other PayPal users and credit and debit card holders, in addition to using their balance to make online payments for shopping or other money-requiring activities like subscription services from PayPal supporting entertainment providers such as Netflix.

With the PayPal payment platform, consumers can connect their bank accounts in a pretty straightforward way and use the service to make everyday transactions securely.

This piece will guide you on how to link PayPal to an Equity Bank account. It also contains information on transaction costs and how long the money will take to arrive in your bank account. If you don’t have a Pay Pal account, you can follow these steps to register one in Kenya:

How to set up a PayPal account in Kenya

Creating a PayPal account in Kenya is reasonably a simple task. Most importantly, it is free, and PayPal will not charge you any maintenance fee after opening an account with them. Follow these step-by-step guide to create your PayPal account today:

1. Visit www.paypal.com
2. On the landing page, click ‘Sign Up For Free’

How to register paypal in kenya
3. Choose either personal or business account and hit the ‘Continue’ button, highlighted in blue
4. Enter your mobile number and click ‘Next’
5. A security code will be sent via SMS. Enter the code on the new page

How to transfer money from paypal to equity bank
6. Set up your PayPal profile by entering your personal details like email address and full names
7. Create your PayPal password and click ‘Next’
8. Complete by adding your address, signing PayPal’s User Agreement, and confirming the creation of the new account

Your PayPal account will be created immediately, and you will be ready to send and receive money from friends and family worldwide. For someone to send you money via Paypal, they only need your email address. Never conceal your PayPal password to avoid account phishing and identity theft.

What is the difference between PayPal personal and business account?

PayPal offers two kinds of accounts to its customers; personal and business. Personal accounts are designed for individuals and are limited to minimal transactions like sending and receiving money from friends and family and shopping online.

On the other hand, PayPal business accounts boast various business tools and features; for instance, a customer can operate under a business name (unlike personal accounts where they operate on personal names), and can send and generate invoices to manage financial data.

However, PayPal business accounts are subject to higher transaction fees than PayPal personal accounts.

How to link Equity Bank account to PayPal

Can you withdraw money from PayPal to Equity Bank for free?

As a matter of convenience, holding a balance within your PayPal account in Kenya might not be a wise thing to do because many merchants do not accept PayPal payments but rather from bank accounts or mobile wallets like Mpesa.

So, you might think of adding your Equity bank account to your PayPal to ease your payment activities of sending and receiving money in your bank cards and other lines of credit. Here is the process: a guide to linking your PayPal account to Equity Bank for seamless transactions.

In November 2022, Equity Bank announced a joint partnership with PayPal that could see (then) consumers “get paid from over 200 markets,” as per Mark Mwongela, PayPal’s Regional Director for Enterprise Sales and Business Development in the Middle East and Africa.

How to register for Equity Bank – PayPal account

1. Visit www.equityonline.equitygroupholdings.com/en/access/onboarding
2. Click ‘Get Started’
3. Create your profile by selecting your country, entering your account number, and ID number, and accepting terms of privacy
4. Click ‘Continue’
5. Select the email option and enter your email address for verification
6. Check your mailbox for security code and key in to verify
7. Go to the SMS option, enter your number, and verify
8. Choose a strong password and click ‘Proceed’

Congratulations! You are now registered on Equity Online, and you can move to link your bank account to PayPal.

How to add Equity Bank account to PayPal

After successful registration on Equity Online, follow this procedure to link your bank account to PayPal;

1. Visit www.equityonline.equitygroupholdings.com/en/access/login
2. Log in to your Equity Bank account using your credentials

How to add Equity Bank account to PayPal
3. Verify your account using preferred modes; email or SMS
4. After logging in, on the landing page, choose ‘PayPal’
5. Enter your PayPal email address
6. A new window will open. Enter your PayPal password to proceed

Equity bank paypal transaction
7. Your Equity Bank accounts will be displayed. Select one to link to PayPal
8. Verify the process by entering the OTP sent via SMS

You have now linked your Equity Bank account to your PayPal, and transacting is possible thereon. You can access PayPal balances on the Equity Online platforms and make withdrawals by clicking the 3 dots on the PayPal icon.

Can you withdraw money from PayPal to Equity Bank for free?

No, Equity Bank Kenya charges a small fee when moving money from your PayPal account to your bank account. For $500 and below, a transaction fee of 1.5% is charged, and for amounts exceeding $1000, a 1.25% processing fee is applicable.

Here are Equity Bank’s transaction costs when withdrawing money from PayPal:

Withdrawal amount from PayPal to Equity Bank $500 and below $501 – $1,000 $1,001 – $2,000 $2,001 – $5,000 Above $5,000
Transaction cost 1.5% 1.375% 1.25% 1.125% 1%

N/B: It takes one business day to withdraw money from PayPal to Equity Bank account.

Read: This Is How to Move Funds From PayPal to Mpesa in Kenya

 

 

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