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List Of Bus Companies in Kenya You Wouldn’t Want To Miss

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List Of Bus Companies in Kenya You Wouldn’t Want To Miss

It is that time of the year when the list of bus companies in Kenya comes in handy. Yes, Christmas is here with us, and most of us will want to travel to our mashinani to enjoy the festive season with our family and loved ones.

Already most bus companies have been booked to capacity. A spot check by our team at Shopaxo shows that bus companies that allow early booking are already full to capacity. As we talk, Easycoach, Modern Coast, and Dreamline are already booked to capacity.

That said, in this article, we bring you a list of bus companies and shuttles you may want to consider when traveling. However, before we do so, here are factors you may want to consider when choosing a bus company.

  1. Fare– Most bus companies will hike the fares especially as we head into Christmas. If you are able to squeeze yourself on companies that do not hike the fares such as EasyCoach go for it.
  2. Customer Service– In Kenya, most bus companies are known for poor customer service. Just yesterday I received a comment on one of my posts asking travelers to avoid Classic Buses. Let me add this, avoid bus companies that operate from Machakos Bus Station. These buses can drop you anywhere without notice or apology.
  3. Cleanliness- They say cleanliness is next to godliness, you would not want to board a bus that smells like an open sewer.
  4. Schedule- Few bus companies in Kenya keep a proper schedule. However, a few like Easy Coach try. If possible go for such.

List of Bus Companies In Kenya and Shuttles

Bus Companies in Kenya

Shuttle Companies

Conclusion

This list of bus companies in Kenya contains not only the most popular (though reliable does not mean best or reliable) companies but also some of the most reliable.

Is there a bus company or shuttle you feel should be included on this list? You can request an addition in the comment section below.

Safaricom Named As The Best Managed Security Services Provider

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Safaricom Named As The Best Managed Security Services Provider

Safaricom, Kenya’s giant telecom has been recognized by American cybersecurity corporation Fortinet as the Best Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP).

Safaricom emerged at the top in the category by achieving the fastest and most evaluation, deployment, and operation of the technology among small, medium, and large enterprises in the market.

Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa said, “We are very honored to win this award as it is a true reflection of our comprehensive understanding of the unique security needs that businesses of different sizes have especially with the recent push to digitize operations. This accolade acknowledges that we have made significant investments into reducing the complexity of safeguarding enterprises against cybersecurity attacks. We have done this in order to empower businesses and allow them to leverage the power of technology to take their businesses forward.”

He added, “New ways of working are emerging as businesses make the shift to remote work and we are cognizant that this has created unprecedented opportunities for cyber attackers. This award is a great motivation for us as we remain committed to providing multi-faceted security functions together with our partners to defend our enterprise customers against such attacks and meet their diverse needs.”

This development comes at the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic that forced many to work from home that brought a surge inflow of information that unlocked many avenues for cybercriminals.

Moreover, security breaches are becoming more sophisticated day by day, and intruders have acquired advanced skills and developed radical evasion techniques to enter enterprise networks unnoticed, playing on the knowledge and access gaps that still exist among businesses seeking to tackle such issues.

Since 2019, Safaricom has been building capacity to broaden its IT security solutions since it launched a wide range of cybersecurity solutions for its enterprise customers.

Fortinet, the American start-up enables partners to deliver broad and integrated high-performance network security and networking services and ranks as the first in the most security appliances shipped worldwide.

Hodan Bus Services Online Booking, Fares, and Contacts

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Hodan Bus Services Online Booking:  Hodan Bus Services is a premium bus company that operates from Nairobi to Western Kenya and From Nairobi to Mombasa.

It one bus company that competes with other bus companies such as Modern Coast, Easy Coach, Mash Poa, Climax, Western Express among others.

And unlike many bus companies I know, their fleets boast onboard WIFI, comfortable seats, and reasonable staff.

According to their own words, “We are transport and Logistics Company dealing in passenger transport and parcel services. Our aim is to satisfy our clients’ transport and logistics needs in and beyond Kenya”.

Hodan Bus Services Routes

The bus company operates on the following routes

Nairobi- Mumias

Nairobi- Kisumu

Nairobi- Busia

Mombasa- Kapsabet- Kakamega- Mumias

Nairobi – Mombasa

Hodan Bus Services Fares

RouteFare( Ksh. )
Nairobi- Mumias  1500
Nairobi- Kisumu  1500
Nairobi- Busia  1500
Mombasa- Kapsabet- Kakamega- Mumias  2800
Nairobi – Mombasa  1800
Nairobi-Bondo-Siaya1500

Hodan Bus Services Online booking

You can get your ticket at www.hodanbus.co.ke. If this link does not work, you can get to their physical office or better still call them.

Reviews

Like I always do, I like sharing with you some of the reviews for you to decide for yourself whether the company is good enough to spend your money on.

To begin with, Jayson Tsuma says,” Your seats are not comfortable at all and both the driver and conductors are not customer friendly and rude, never again travel with Hodan”.

“Very comfort, no over speeding, Wi-Fi free, charging system complete and also has very respectful staff… Hodan bus Service Company on move from Moyale to Nairobi route and Nairobi to Moyale… for sure that every bus is the best and more comfortable than all…” says Yussuf Hussein.

Lastly, here is what Katalyst Juma says,” I just love your graphics on your buses, they are always superb!! Wish one day will join your fleet and do branding for u!!”

With these reviews, you decide for yourself.

Hodan Bus Services Contacts

You can contact them through any of the following channels

  1. Phone: 0748 857351
  2. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/hodanbus
  3. Website: www.hodanbus.co.ke.

You also walk to their physical offices and make inquiries. Offices located in;

  • Nairobi
  • Mombasa
  • Kisumu
  • Bondo
  • Mumias
  • Busia
  • Kisumu

Conclusion

Hodan is among the best players in the transport industry taking on major companies on the Nairobi Mombasa and Nairobi Western Kenya Routes. It is a company you may want to consider traveling with.

Have you traveled by Hodan Bus services? What was your experience, share it with us.

Kenya Now Contributes 9% of Developers in Africa

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Kenya now contributes 9% of the 700k Developers in Africa, according to reports by Google Africa.

According to Google Africa, Africa is the next Fortier for tech with the continent registering many firsts in the sector.

At present, the African continent is served by over 700K developers, 9% of whom are Kenyans that contribute to the economy of the African continent through the internet.

Google Africa adds that the e-Economy of the Africa continent has the potential to generate $180b by the year 2025. Which it sees will boost productivity in agriculture, healthcare, and financial services.

Countries such as Kenya are registering heavy usage of data and boosting some of the best internet connectivity on a continent with 1.3 billion people. This number is projected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050 thus offering a ready market.

40% Connected to the Internet

About 40% of the continent is said to be connected to the internet, which is projected to lead to a 2.5 % increase in GDP per Capita. As this happens, Google estimates that 45% of the African population will be living in cities by the year 2025.

Increased urban populations have been attributed to increased access to affordable and high-speed internet.

The 700k developers reported are involved in e-commerce and fintech industries, which have been marked as primary sections driving the digital economy in Africa.

The Numbers

CountryProfessional DEVs% Total Of Africa
South Africa120K17%
Egypt85K12%
Nigeria 85K12%
Kenya60K9%
Morocco45K7%
Ethiopia20K3%
Ghana15K2%
Ivory Coast10K2%
Uganda10K2%
Tanzania15K2%
Uganda5K1%
Rest of Africa220K32%
Total690K100%

Safaricom Results: Profits Dip For The First Time

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Safaricom Results: Profits Dip For The First Time

Safaricom Results: Safaricom Limited, East Africa’s most profitable company has announced its HY (half-year) results ending 30th September 2020 for the 2020/2021 financial year.

According to the company through a broadcast that was streamed live on YouTube and other online platforms such as zoom, the COVID-19 pandemic ate into the profits though there was also sustained investment to support customer growth.

The carrier’s service revenue dropped by 4.8% YoY to KES 118.41b. Profits before interest and tax dropped to 10.5% to KES 44,968.0m.

Voice and Messaging Results

There was also a drop in both voice and messaging services registering a 6.5% and 6.9% decline, respectively. This according to the company was due to growth in customer usage that is offset by continued downward movement on the effective rate per minute.

However, drop messaging is a worldwide phenomenon, where consumers are preferring online messaging services such as WhatsApp.

In the past, Safaricom has been making a lot of money from voice and messaging services.

Mpesa

Mpesa, the companies’ main source of income has also registered a dip in profits for the first time since its inception.

It should be noted that earlier this year, CBK directed that mobile money products to zero-rate person to person transfers of under Ksh. 1000, as well as bank to M-PESA and wallet to bank transfers.

Other services such as payments of goods and services were zero rated, further eating into Mpesa profits.

These among other measures were put in place to cushion Kenyans against the effects of COVID-19, but which further made Mpesa lose billions from such services.  

And as Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa put it, “This has been a tough period for businesses and our customers and we committed ourselves to walk through this journey together. During this period, we took several initiatives to support our customers and the government to pull through this pandemic.”

Mpesa platform for the first registered a 14.5% YoY drop, although the total Mpesa value grew by 32.9% YoY to Ksh. 9.04 trillion while the volume of M-PESA transactions grew to Ksh. 5.12 billion transactions.

During the announcement, Acting CFO Illanna Darcy presented the financial results following the departure of Sateesh Kamath to Vodafone.

Bolt Taxis Now Available On Web App

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Bolt Taxis Now Available On Web App

Bolt Taxis: Bolt has announced today a new way customers can access taxi services through their browsers.

According to the company, this the most effective way for customers and riders with smartphones that are limited on internal storage, weak network connection, and other issues associated with low-end phones.

This new way, the company says is for customers who are conscious of the amount of money spent on data, or just want to book using their PC.

Ola Akinnusi, Bolt’s Country Manager Said, “At Bolt, we’re always working on making urban transportation more accessible and convenient. The option of using the Bolt Web App to request a ride is an all-inclusive step to have everyone enjoy the convenience of transportation while taking into account the concerns related to data costs, their cell phone capabilities, storage, the strength of their connection, and the need to order a ride using their computers. Bolt Web App can work on any device that has a web browser, including tablets, laptops, and even phones with limited storage and poor connection from time to time.”

He added that, “We assure customers there is a Bolt ride available around the corner for everyone irrespective of their means of mobile model or connections. Our users have another possibility to order affordable and reliable rides across the 16 urban centers where we operate.”

Bolt Web App functionality can be accessed by inputting a cell phone number and submitting the OTP number sent to the cellphone number provided by the rider. Once authentication is complete, the rider can select the destination of their choice.

The rides ordered in Bolt Web App can be paid for in cash and using card options. Riders can still rate their trip and driver for their completed ride.

The new web app is accessible via the URL bolt.eu.

Safaricom Rolls Out New Prefixes 0112,0113,0114 And 0115

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Safaricom Rolls Out New Prefixes 0112,0113,0114 And 0115

Safaricom has rolled out new prefixes 0112, 0113, 0114, and 0115 after the same were made available by the Communications Authority of Kenya.

According to Safaricom, the new prefixes will help meet the current demand for sim cards and that the SIM cards are available free. Customers will only be required to top up with Ksh. 50.00 upon choosing a phone number of their choice.

The new numbers will be available at Safaricom shops, dealer outlets, and at all agents countrywide. These new prefixes are coming in after the 0110 and 0111 prefixes were introduced early this year which the company says have already been sold off.

Safaricom now has the capacity to tap into a 4-million market into its network, an addition to the over 37 million currently in its network. The company continues to be the unrivaled leader in the telecommunications industry in Kenya.

Peter Ndegwa, Safaricom’s CEO said, “20 years ago, we began Safaricom with 17,000 customers and a commitment to our community to transform lives. Our customers have grown to more than 35 million today on the back of our commitment and on our constant investment in innovation. The new phone numbers we are launching today will help meet a strong demand for our services that is especially driven by new mobile data customers.”

The company also said that the growing demand for data has seen them introduce ‘4G for Home’ internet that consists of a 4G enabled SIM card and a 4G router that take advantage of Safaricom’s countrywide 4G+ network to provide high-speed home internet in areas outside the company’s home fiber coverage.

This new development comes at a time the company is celebrating 20 of business in the Kenyan market 

Techno Camon 16s Price in Kenya And Full Specifications

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Techno Camon 16s Price in Kenya: Techno is introducing the Camon 16 series in the Kenyan market. Shopaxo has learned that the phone will be retailing for Ksh.17,699.00.

It should be noted that this is the first time we are seeing the “s” series but of note is its resemblance with the Camon 16.

Here is the Techno Camon 16s Price in Kenya and full specifications.

Techno Camon 16s Price In Kenya and Specifications

Summary

performanceMediaTek Helio P22
display6.35 inches (16.13 cm)
storage32 GB
camera16 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP
battery4000 mAh
price in kenya17,699.00
ram3 GB, 3 GB
Launch Date in KenyaNovember 2, 2020 (Unofficial)

key specs

front camera16 MP
battery4000 mAh
processorMediaTek Helio P22
ram3 GB
rear camera16 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP
display6.35 inches

special features

other sensorsLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer
fingerprint sensorYes
fingerprint sensor positionRear

general

operating systemAndroid v10 (Q)
sim slotsDual SIM, GSM+GSM
modelCamon 16s
launch dateNovember 2, 2020 (Unofficial)
price in kenyaKsh.17699.00
brandTecno
sim sizeSIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
network4G: Available (supports Kenyan bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available
fingerprint sensorYes

multimedia

audio jack3.5 MM
loudspeakerYes

performance

chipsetMediaTek Helio P22
graphicsPowerVR GE8320
processorOcta core, 2 GHz, Cortex A53
architecture64 bit
ram3 GB

design

coloursBlack

display

display typeIPS LCD
aspect ratio20:9
bezelless displayYes, with punch-hole display
pixel density276 ppi
screen size6.35 inches (16.13 cm)
screen resolution720 x 1600 Pixels
touch screenYes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch

warranty

warranty1 Year Manufacturer Warranty

storage

internal memory32 GB
expandable memoryYes, Upto 256 GB

camera

camera setupSingle
settingsExposure compensation, ISO control
camera featuresDigital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
image resolution4616 x 3464 Pixels
auto focusYes
shooting modesContinuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
resolution16 MP Primary Camera, 5 MP Camera, 2 MP Camera
flashYes, LED Flash
video recordingYes
front camera resolution16 MP Primary Camera

battery

user replaceableNo
typeLi-Polymer
usb typecNo
capacity4000 mAh

network connectivity

wifiYes, Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n
wifi featuresMobile Hotspot
bluetoothYes, v5.0
volteYes
usb connectivityMass storage device, USB charging, microUSB 2.0
network support4G (supports Kenyan bands), 3G, 2G
gpsYes, with A-GPS
sim 14G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40), FD-LTE 1800(band 3), 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz, 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz, GPRS: Available, EDGE: Available
sim sizeSIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
sim 24G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40), FD-LTE 1800(band 3), 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz, 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz, GPRS: Available, EDGE: Available

Realme C12 Price in Kenya and Full Specifications

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Realme C12 Price in Kenya and Full Specifications

Realme 12C Price in Kenya: The realme c12 is a new entrant in the ever-competitive mobile market in Kenya.

The phone comes with a 6.5 inches IPS LCD 720 x 1560 pixels, a 20:9 ratio with Gorilla Glass. It has a triple real camera with comes as 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF, 2 MP B/W, f/2.4, 2 MP, f/2.4. The rear camera is a 5MP shooter.

As for things RAM and ROM, the device comes with 3GB RAM, and 32GB Storage, eMMC 5.1, Expandable via dedicated microSD card.

One big plus for this phone is its battery, it packs a Li-Po 6000 mAh, that allows fast charge a18W Charge. Here below are the Realme C12 Price In Kenya and full specifications.

Realme C12 Price in Kenya and Specifications

Summary

performanceMediaTek Helio G35
display6.5 inches (16.5 cm)
storage32 GB
camera13 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP
battery6000 mAh
price in Kenya12000
ram3 GB, 3 GB
Launch Date in KenyaNot launched

key specs

front camera5 MP
battery6000 mAh
processorMediaTek Helio G35
ram3 GB
rear camera13 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP
display6.5 inches

special features

other sensorsMagnetic induction sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Acceleration sensor
fingerprint sensorYes
fingerprint sensor positionRear

general

operating systemAndroid v10 (Q)
sim slotsDual SIM, GSM+GSM
modelC12
launch dateAugust 18, 2020 (Official)
custom uiRealme UI
price in kenyaKsh.12000
brandRealme
sim sizeSIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
network4G: Available (supports Kenya bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available
fingerprint sensorYes

multimedia

fm radioYes
audio jack3.5 MM
loudspeakerYes

performance

chipsetMediaTek Helio G35
graphicsPowerVR GE8320
processorOcta core, 2.3 GHz, Cortex A53
architecture64 bit
ram3 GB

design

width75.9 mm
weight209 grams
waterproofYes, Splash proof
thickness9.8 mm
height164.5 mm
coloursPower Silver, Power Blue

display

display typeHD+ Mini-drop
aspect ratio20:9
bezelless displayYes, with waterdrop notch
screen to body ratio claimed by the brand88.7 %
pixel density270 ppi
screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass
screen to body ratio calculated81.7 %
screen size6.5 inches (16.5 cm)
screen resolution1600 x 720 Pixels
touch screenYes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch

warranty

warranty1 Year Manufacturer Warranty

storage

internal memory32 GB
expandable memoryYes, Upto 256 GB

camera

camera setupSingle
settingsExposure compensation, ISO control
camera features4 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
image resolution4128 x 3096 Pixels
auto focusYes, Phase Detection autofocus
shooting modesContinuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
resolution13 MP f/2.2 (upto 4x Digital Zoom) Primary Camera, 2 MP f/2.4, Depth Camera, 2 MP f/2.4 Camera
physical apertureF2.0
flashYes, LED Flash
video recording1920×1080 @ 30 fps, 1280×720 @ 30 fps
front camera resolution5 MP f/2.0 Primary Camera

battery

user replaceableNo
typeLithium-ion
usb typecNo
capacity6000 mAh

network connectivity

wifiYes, Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n
wifi featuresMobile Hotspot
bluetoothYes, v5.0
volteYes
usb connectivityMass storage device, USB charging, microUSB 2.0
network support4G (supports Kenyan bands), 3G, 2G
gpsYes, with A-GPS, Glonass
sim 14G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5), 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz, 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz, GPRS: Available EDGE:, Available
sim sizeSIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
sim 24G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5), 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz, 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz, GPRS: Available EDGE:, Available

Jumia Black Friday 2020: Jumia and Safaricom Partner To Offer Customers Discounts

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Jumia Black Friday 2020: Jumia and Safaricom Partner To Offer Customers Discounts

Shoppers who make purchases on Jumia can get up to a 5% discount during the Jumia Black Friday 2020 month of November.

Thanks to a partnership between Jumia and Safaricom, shoppers who make payments via the Safaricom Mpesa platform will get a 5% discount.

Taking to the media, the two companies said that customers will automatically have a discount on their total shopping value when they chose Mpesa as their preferred method of payment. This is applicable both on Jumia and Jumia Food.

Sam Chappatte, Jumia Kenya CEO said, “Jumia’s Black Friday is the biggest sale of the year – and it is all about saving customers money. As customers continue to feel the economic pressure of COVID-19, we expect the event to be very relevant. Throughout November you can save by shopping on Jumia. We are happy to partner with Safaricom to offer consumers using M-PESA at checkout an extra 5% off. Don’t forget the biggest deals will be exclusively on the Jumia App and we urge our consumers to download it for the best deals.

Peter Ndegwa, Safaricom’s Chief Executive Officer added, “The ability to sell and buy remotely coupled with M-PESA’s safety and convenience has seen more customers and businesses continue to embrace the service. We are excited to partner with Jumia to reward online shoppers across the country for paying with M-PESA, even as we continue to celebrate our 20th Anniversary,” said Peter Ndegwa, Chief Executive Officer, Safaricom.

 The black Friday 2020 shopping extravaganza begun on November 1st, 2020, and end on 30th November 2020, with shoppers eligible for discounts for the first 3 transactions within the period.

Things to know during the Jumia Black Friday 2020 Shopping Extravaganza

Here are a few things you may need to know during the promotion;

  • Discounts will be applied automatically when shoppers chose M-pesa as their preferred method of payment.
  • To be eligible, one needs to transact Ksh.1000.00 and above for a maximum of Ksh. 250.00 discount.
  • The offer is available for the first three such transactions throughout the period will get the discount.
  • The promotion runs from 1st November.

The Black Friday 2020 sale, marks the beginning of the festive season even as more and more Kenyans are moving online to do their shopping.

Over the few months, Kenyans have been moving online to shop due to the challenges caused by the  COVID-19 Pandemic.

Jumia is an online selling platform that ships its products to customers across the country. As of 2019, Jumia had over 11,000 businesses and millions of shoppers visiting its platform.

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