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30/06/2023

https://obc.co.ke/the-power-of-business-blogging-unlocking-success-in-the-digital-age/

In today’s digital age, an online presence is crucial for businesses of all sizes. A strong online presence helps companies reach a wider audience, showcase their products and services, and stay competitive in an ever-evolving marketplace.

31/01/2023

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has licensed four more coffee brokers. Kinya Coffee Marketing Agency Limited was granted a full license, while Kiambu Coffee Marketing Company Limited, Bungoma Union Marketing Agency Limited, and Meru South Coffee Marketing Company Limited were granted six-month in-principle-approved licenses.

18/01/2023

Uber resumes operations in Tanzania after resolving a fare dispute with the Tanzanian government.

18/01/2023

WhatsApp, Meta's instant messaging platform, is now allowing users to share voice notes in Status updates.

Lucky beta testers of WhatsApp's latest 2.23.2.8 version now have the ability to share voice notes via Status updates, thanks to a new update on the Google Play Beta Program.

13/01/2023

Mwalimu National Sacco has partnered with Kenya Mortgage Refinancing Company (KMRC) to launch the lowest mortgage loan facility in order to increase members' access to affordable housing.

10/01/2023

"1000 seats for Sh1,000, book now. T&C Apply, offer only valid on January 10, for travel between January 11 and January 31, 2023."
~Jambo Jet ~

06/01/2023

Safaricom Board Chairman and director John Ngumi has resigned barely five months after his appointment.He will be replaced by High Court Advocate Adil Arshed Khawaja.

04/01/2023

Capital Markets Authority (CMA) extends suspension of the Kenya Airways’ (KQ’s) shares for additional 12-months to allow for completion of operational and restructuring process.

30/12/2022

10 Best Ecommerce Businesses To Start in 2023
https://www.obc.co.ke/10-best-ecommerce-businesses-to-start-in-2023/

Undoubtedly, 2022 is coming to an end, and 2023 is the year to look for new opportunities. Like every year, no one can predict what the ecommerce landscape will look like in 2023, so it would be prudent to be ready for anything. The most profitable e-commerce companies in 2023 are hard to pinpoint b...

30/12/2022

Kenya Airways has resumed daily flights to New York.

29/12/2022

Cellulant, a Pan-African digital payments provider, was named Kenya's best online payment platform at this year's Top Star Brand Awards.

28/12/2022

TikTok has been banned from all devices managed by the United States House of Representatives, according to the House's administration arm.

23/12/2022

President William Ruto has appointed Eng. Michael Kamau, who served as his predecessor's first minister of transportation, as the board chair of the Nation Health and Insurance Fund (NHIF) for a three-year term.

22/12/2022

will now start revealing why its algorithms recommend some videos to users in a new feature.

20/12/2022

E-Plus, NHIF Partnership Has Rescued Over 50,000 During Emergencies with most of them being those involved in fatal road accidents.

19/12/2022

Twitter announced on Sunday that it would prohibit links to other social media platforms and suspend accounts that attempt to direct users to alternative platforms .

16/12/2022

You can use the power of stories to boost your engagement efforts and construct customer relationships. Instead of stating typical features and sales pitchy details, try to produce value-driven content decorated with stories.

16/12/2022

Following all regulatory approvals, KCB Group completed the acquisition of DRC-based lender Trust Merchant Bank SA (TMB).

14/12/2022

has partnered with financing platform Melanin Kapital and the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) to make it easier for -led to access finance by offering loans starting at Sh1 million to help boost their operations.

14/12/2022

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has opened its 67th branch at the Sarit Centre in Westlands, Nairobi, in order to better serve its customers and expand it's presence countrywide.

13/12/2022

Kihara Maina has been appointed by the Board of Directors of I&M Group PLC to the position of I&M Regional CEO, effective in 2023, following his tenure as CEO of I&M Bank Kenya. Following the departure of Kihara Maina from the Kenya office, Gul Khan will take over as CEO of I&M Bank Kenya, subject to regulatory approval.

13/12/2022

SEO is concerned with increasing organic visibility and ranking, whereas SEM is concerned with increasing visibility and driving traffic to a website through paid advertising.

06/12/2022

When it comes to content marketing, tagging describes the pertinent keywords that are used all throughout a webpage.
https://www.obc.co.ke/the-difference-between-tags-and-categories-in-digital-marketing/

Tags are labels or phrases that explain the main points of a post or the main subjects covered in that particular post.

05/12/2022

Former Jumia Kenya executives have officially launched Kapu, a new e-commerce platform that will help consumers save money on their daily groceries.Kapu's model is intended to allow customers to purchase products in the quantities desired, providing a broader selection than a kiosk.

05/12/2022

has announced a change to its monthly plans that will result in lower prices for PostPay & All-in-One customers. The revised pricing will see the Go Monthly 1K plan go for Sh1,000, down from Sh1,050.The 2K plan will be Sh2,000 rather than Sh2,100, and the 3K plan will be Sh3,000 rather than Sh3,150.The 5K plan will cost Sh5,000, a decrease from Sh5,200, and the 10K plan will cost Sh10,000, a decrease from Sh10,430.

02/12/2022

What Is TikTok FYP and How Can One Utilize It To Their Advantage?
https://www.obc.co.ke/what-is-tiktok-fyp-and-how-can-one-utilize-it-to-their-advantage/

When users open the TikTok app, the first page they see is the "For You Page" (or FYP). It displays a feed of videos fromcontent creators one may follow or not follow

02/12/2022

How to Apply for the Hustler’s Fund and Increase Your Limit
https://www.obc.co.ke/how-to-apply-for-the-hustlers-fund-and-increase-your-limit/

The fund can be accessed via the USSD code *254 # and the mobile application platforms of any of Kenya's mobile network operators.

02/12/2022

When Is the Best Time to Post on Social Media Platforms?
https://obc.co.ke/best-time-to-upload-a-post-on-social-media-platforms/