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Samsung Galaxy A11 Price in Kenya and Full Specifications

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Here is the Samsung Galaxy A11 Price in Kenya and Full Specifications. We are expecting to see the galaxy A11 go on sale in Kenya anytime from now.

The device is already in many markets after being announced to the world in March 2020. We now expect an announcement anytime from Samsung Kenya about its availability in Kenya.

So what will it cost? To be fair enough, we expect it not to go beyond Ksh. 15999.00. Remember that the price should hover around that of the Samsung Galaxy A10.

Samsung Galaxy A11 Full Specifications and Price in Kenya

Here are the full specifications

General

  • Model Samsung Galaxy A11
  • Released March, 2020
  • Status Available

Design

  • Type Bar
  • Dimensions 161.4 x 76.3 x 8 mm
  • Weight 177 Grams
  • Waterproof No

Display

  • Display Type TFT
  • Size 6.4 inches
  • Resolution 720 x 1560 pixels
  • Display Colors 16M
  • Pixel Density 268 PPI (pixels per inch)
  • Touch Screen Capacitive touchscreen

Hardware

  • CPU Octa-core 1.8 GHz
  • RAM (Memory) 2 GB, 3 GB
  • Internal Storage 32 GB
  • Memory Card Slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

Software

  • Operating System Android 10.0
  • User Interface Yes

Camera

  • Rear Camera 13 MP (wide) + 5 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (depth)
  • Image 1080p
  • Video 1080p@30fps
  • Flash LED flash, panorama, HDR
  • Front Camera 8 MP

Network

  • SIM Nano SIM
  • Dual SIM Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Connectivity

  • Wi-fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
  • USB microUSB 2.0
  • GPS Yes, with A-GPS
  • NFC
  • Wireless Charging No
  • Headphone Jack

Battery

  • Capacity Li-Po 4000 mAh battery + Fast charging 15W
  • Placement Non-removable

Media

  • Video Playback Yes
  • Video Out Yes
  • FM Radio Yes
  • Ring Tones Yes
  • Loudspeaker Yes
  • Handsfree Yes

Data

  • 4G LTE LTE (unspecified)
  • 5G NR Bands No
  • Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Expected Price in Kenya

Ksh. 15999.00*

*Expected price in Kenya

Time for Kenya to have a data protection center, says CS Joseph Mucheru

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Kenya could soon have a data commissioner and a center if the statement by ICT Cabinet Secretary is anything to go by.

Speaking to the Media, CS Joseph Mucheru said, “Data protection law is already in place. We shall be employing a commissioner in two weeks’ time. Our goal is to protect people’s privacy.”

Already, the Public Service sent out a notice to eligible to apply for the position of the Data Protection Commissioner whose office was created in November last year.

Applicants had until 14th April 2020 to apply. This is the position that the ICT CS was taking about.

Requirements

The successful candidate would be one with the following credentials according to the Public Service Commission. Have a degree in Data Science, Law, Information Technology or any related field and a Master’s Degree. Moreover, applicants must meet chapter six of the constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity, and have at least 10 years work experience in the same or relevant field.

This individual will be responsible for enforcement of the Data Protection act, oversight on data processing operations, promote self-regulation among data controllers. In addition, s/he will be responsible for conducting assessment to ascertain that they are processed under the provisions of the act, carry out inspections, promote international cooperation in matters relating to data protection and undertake research on developments in data processing. 

The ICT CS was speaking at a time when according to him, parents are struggling with protecting their children online during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Since schools were closed in March due to COVID-19, more and more children are accessing online educational content even as schools prepare to re-open in September 2020.

The successful individual will serve for a period of 6 years and will not be eligible for another term or re-appointment by the ministry.

Prestige Shuttle Nairobi Office Contacts and Stage Location

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Today we are going to answer a few questions; what are the prestige Shuttle Nairobi Contacts and stage location.

If that is what brought you here, then read on, we are not going waste your time but give you all the facts that you need.

Prestige Shuttle Nairobi Stage Location

If you are trying to location prestige offices in Nairobi, all you need to do is located Odeon. This is a common meeting place for people in Nairobi and thus well known.

Once there, move along Latema Road as you move towards River Road. If you are not sure as to where River Road is, you will be moving to your North East.

I advise that you move such that vehicles moving along Latema Road will be moving against you (this is a dual carriage).

As you move along the road, keep an eye to you right. The first road you will see will be Timboroa Lane. Leave this one and move on to the next. The next road that comes up is Taveta Road. This where you will find Prestige Shuttle Nairobi Office location and stage.

You will have moved approximately 30 meters to this road from Odion. As soon as you get to Taveta Road, you will just move about 5 meters before you the offices.

 There are two offices, you will see one to your left, which is for those traveling to North Rift while another will be to your right across the road, which if for those traveling to Nyanza region. Moreover, you will already see prestige shuttles and conductors running after you.   

Please use the co-ordinates provided below to get the location on google maps.

Prestige Shuttle Nairobi Office Contacts

You can easily get in touch with Prestige Shuttle Nairobi offices through the contacts provided below.

Cell: 0790491750, 0725557587

Address: Tsavo Road, Nairobi Co-ordinates: -1.2826763, 36.8231174

Website: www.Prestigeshuttles.co.ke

Working Hours:

Saturday24 hours
Sunday24 hours
Monday6am–6pm
Tuesday6am–6pm
Wednesday6am–6pm
Thursday6am–6pm
Friday 6am-6pm

You can read about Prestige Shuttles destinations here.

Prestige Shuttle Nakuru Contacts and Working Hours

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If you are looking for Prestige shuttle Nakuru contacts and working hours and booking office, then you have come to the right page. We wrote compressively about prestige shuttle destinations and office contacts here. However, I felt that it would be better to offer a page that is dedicated to Nakuru residents.

We all know that Prestige shuttle operates to most cities in the Rift Valley, Western, and Nyanza regions. Though it is headquartered in Nairobi, it also has offices in Nakuru.

Prestige Shuttle Nakuru Contacts

We have provided you bellow all the information about Nakuru Office for your pleasure. Should you have any questions or need any help, feel free to get in touch with us.

Cell: 0790 491 750, 0700284773

Location: Kenyatta Lane, Co-ordinates: -0.283342041029, 36.0733428597

Address: Nakuru, 20100

Working Hours:

Friday4am–9pm
Saturday4am–9pm
SundayOpen 24 hours
Monday4am–9pm
Tuesday4am–9pm
Wednesday4am–9pm
Thursday4am–9pm

Website:www.prestigeshuttles.co.ke

Best Banks in Kenya 2020; I&M Holding takes top position.

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The I&M Holdings took the top position as the best bank in Kenya for the first quarter of 2020. The Co-operative Bank of Kenya came in second.

Compared to the results of the last year, I&M improved from position 2 while Co-operative bank of Kenya improved from position 3. Last year’s top bank, the KCB group came in third.

While releasing results for the first quarter of 2020, Cytonn Financial Services Research Team said, “Kenya’s banking sector showed resilient performance despite the tough operating environment which was largely attributable to persistent revenue diversification.”

“Co-operative Bank of Kenya’s rank improved to Position 2 from Position 3 in FY’2019 mainly due to an improvement in the Gross Non Performing Loans ratio to 10.8 per cent in Quarter one of 2020 from 11.2 per cent in Full Year 2019, in turn, improving its franchise value score,” the report noted.

Co-operative bank makes 3.6 billion profit

The report also noted the Co-operative Bank of Kenya’s growth that despite the slow down in the economy and the banking sector as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, in the first quarter of this year, Co-op Bank posted a profit after tax of Sh. 3.6 billion. This profit came even as profit before tax stood at Sh. 5.1 billion in the first quarter, the same as the profit before tax that the bank recorded in the same period last year.

So far, the Co-operative Bank has given out loans worth Sh. 15 billion in a bid to help customers cope with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic has that has left global economies on the brick of collapse.

In a statement, Co-operative Bank of Kenya said, “The bank has proactively engaged all the customers requiring an interest moratorium period, customers requiring a better structure or longer repayment period, and customers requiring additional funding to manage the coronavirus crisis,” said Co-op Bank in a statement.

Best Banks in Kenya 2020 ranking

Here is the best banks in Kenya in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the same period last year.

BankFranchise Value ScoreIntrinsic Value ScoreWeighted ScoreQ1’2020 RankFY’2019 Ranking
I&M Holdings51221.612
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd4942223
KCB Group Plc56324.231
Equity Group Holdings Ltd6052744
DTBK67127.455
ABSA62829.667
Stanbic Bank/Holdings65629.676
SCBK75935.489
NCBA Group Plc83737.498
HF Group Plc921042.81010

Safaricom launches Lipa Na Mpesa App for Businesses

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Safaricom today has announced a Lipa na Mpesa app for businesses that will be used by over 170,000 merchants. Named “M-Pesa for Business, this app will be used by business owners to get in real-time statements, export reports, and track their business performance.

Business owners will be able to withdraw funds from Lipa na Mpesa Business smartphone to their individual Mpesa accounts, bank accounts, or at the agent shops. Their businesses can also send money to Mpesa customers for transactions such as paying for supplies and paying wages.

Speaking to the media, Safaricom’s CEO Peter Ndegwa said, “At Safaricom, we are taking a focus on the needs of small and medium businesses to provide them with suitable technology solutions to help them grow. The M-PESA for Business smartphone App is one such solution. It empowers more than 170,000 businesses across the country to send money and make payments and provides them with simple and detailed reports from the convenience of the mobile phone.”

More Features

The app offers additional management features such as overview of different tills to business owners with multiple outlets and till usage management. The app also comes with rich and detailed reports including charts, store overview and frequently used Lipa na Mpesa tills and pay bills.

In addition to making transactions from their Lipa Na M-PESA tills, the app will offer additional management features such as an overview of different tills for business owners with multiple outlets and till usage management. The app is also packed with rich, detailed reports including money-in and money-out charts, store overview, and frequently used Lipa Na M-PESA Tills and pay bills.

Users can download the “M-PESA for Business” App on android Google play store immediately, however; the app will be available for users of iOS App Store in the near future.

To get the Lipa na Mpesa Till, you will need to go to m-pesabusiness.co.ke and make an application. The “M-PESA for Business” app will be immediately available to businesses once their application is processed and a Till Number allocated to them.

The Lipa na Mpesa till complements the *234# menu which has been providing Lipa Na M-PESA merchants with the ability to manage their tills and to make necessary transactions.

The ‘Lipa na Mpesa till app is designed to take advantage of unique smartphone capabilities to provide businesses with powerful, additional features and a digital, modern way to use the service.

How to change GOTV Package in Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda.

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This is how to change GoTv Package in Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda. Pay-TV has become an entertainment staple in most houses. Multichoice invested heavily in their lower-tier pay-TV GoTV to cater for the middle and low-income earners.

Depending on your wallet, you can either upgrade or downscale to your current financial situation. So how does one change their GoTV package?

Down or upgrading has its benefits, mostly downgrading is premised on cost-cutting measures while upgrading usually is driven by the need to watch specific channels not readily available to other packages.

How to Change GoTv Package In Countries Such Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda.

There are three ways you can do this;

1. Via Short Messaging Service SMS

This is considered a swift method of changing your bouquet. This how to do it.

  • Confirm your IUC number
  • Enter this number on a blank text in addition to the word UPGRADE/DOWNGRADE
  • Send the text message to 22688.

You will receive a message confirming that your transaction is successful.

2. Calling Customer Care Representatives

The old school talk never disappoints. Calling your representatives may take a shorter time but requires you have all the requisite information about your decoder. You can call them on +254 711 066 000. Sometimes, the phone number might change. You need always check the GoTv website.

  • Call the Customer care number.
  • Inform the representative of your change of package request.
  • Furnish the representative with details they need.
  • Wait for your application to be affected.

3. Change Go TV Package Online Option

GoTV offers an easy online change of subscriptions by its Easy self-care service on their platform.

The service enables the customer to make changes in their packages without the hassles of making phone calls to customer care. If you were wondering how to change to your GoTV max this is how you go about it.

  • Log into your GoTV account(This includes your name, phone number, device IUC number)
  • Upon accessing your account select “Build your account” from the dashboard.
  • From the list, of packages select the one you wish to migrate to then click next
  • Pick the payment option from the play button this offers the various payment options you can use for the transaction
  • Enter the additional required details on the fields, after complete payment your new package activated in few minutes between and 10 minutes.

Conclusion

They say hard times call for tough measures. However, good times means that you make merry. Whether you are upgrading or downgrading, this guide on how to how to change GOTV Package in Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda, will come in handy.

Should you have any problems, please you can always seek help from us.

Crowd1 in Kenya, Is It A Legit Business or Another Scam?

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I first came across Crowd1 in Kenya when unexpectedly, I was added to a Facebook group and someone asked me whether I had heard about Crowd1.

Mark you, I was not invited to the group, found myself there (was added without my consent). Already this raised a red flag.

There so many MLM companies in the past that have left Kenyans empty and dry. I was not ready to join another (I will share with you my experiences with GNLD and how I was left with dead stock.  

On inquiry from the promoter of this business, this is the message I got.

Hello …….this is a growing online investment company that allows members worldwide to their own right(shares) in their investment plan through third party companies. Once a shareholder of Crowd1, you are entitled to profits accrued by four major affiliated companies and more joining thus creating a pull (sic ) of profits.

As a member, you are entitled to weekly streamline earnings of 2.5 Euros, which is paid quarterly as dividends (crowd1 rewards). There are four bonuses in place once a member and you earn from your team. The package to shares range from minimum 99 Euros. This is an opportunity that is giving millions of affiliates an extra earning. For more information and presentation if around, we are available.”

Wait a minute, would earning 2.5 euros (about Ksh. 280.00) a week excite me? This blog alone earns me 750 Euros a month without recruiting people and selling non-existent products.

I went into research to find out what exactly this is and whether GNLD has finally metamorphosed.

This what I found out.

So is Crowd1 a legit business or is it another scam?

The short answer is that Crowd1 is not worthy investing in for two reasons.

  1. It has no proper company profile and therefore looks suspect.
  2. It has no products its offering (A common feature with most pyramid companies).

The long answer, to understand those two points in detail, continue reading.

What Exactly is Crowd1 in Kenya?

Crowd1 provides no information on their website about who owns or runs the business.  Any genuine will display the company profile on its website. Crowd1 fails to do so.

A closer scrutiny of the website domain “crowd1.com shows that the website was first created in 2007 and the last time it was updated was back in 2018.

According to the WHOIS, Stelios Piskopianos is the owner of Crowd1 Network Europe Ltd, whose email address is registered in Cyprus( Another red flag).

If you are not in the know, Cyprus is a safe haven for money laundering and as of writing this article, is a scam friendly country with no MLM regulations. Looking at Stelios Piskopianos Linked profile, this person has background in things finance.

However, curiously, Crowd1 does not appear on Stelios Piskopianos profile. Why would that be the case?

Whether Stelios Piskopianos is working alone or with some other individuals is unclear. You would expect a company to be run by a board of directors.

How does Crowd1 operate?

A close look at the business model revels the following details discussed below. You can go through this to decide whether this is good for you.

The Products

One thing that Crowd1 fails to say is what its products are. Any genuine company sells some product or service. We all know what Safaricom or Kenya Breweries sells. Crowd1 has nothing to show. What affiliates are marketing is the membership alone.

Compensation Plan

Affiliates are required to invest funds with the promise of advertised returns. According to Crowd1, this done as follows.

  • White – Invest €99 EUR and receive €100 EUR worth of owner rights shares.
  • Black – Invest €299 EUR and receive €300 EUR worth of owner rights shares.
  • Gold – Invest €799 EUR and receive €1000 EUR worth of owner rights shares.
  • Titanium – Invest €2499 EUR and receive €3500 EUR worth of owner rights shares.

Commissions

How does affiliates earn? This could be familiar to you if you have ever joined GNLD or Forever Living.

Theirs is a binary system which requires that you have a right and left leg, that is you have to sponsor two people and expect then to sponsor two others and so on.

This is illustrated better below.

crowd1
No. 1 represents you as the recruiter.,

As you can see, the first level houses two levels, the next four, then eight and so on. Of course, you being at the top.

The positions are filled by direct and indirect recruitment of affiliates (that is why I was approached in the first place). This can go on to obtain a deep binary team.

Residual commissions are then paid based on investment volume generated on both sides of the binary team (this is what my would-be recruiter did not tell me).

Investment volume is tracked via points earned, which correspond with Crowd1’s investment tiers as follows:

  • White – 90 points
  • Black – 270 points
  • Gold – 720 points
  • Titanium – 2250 points

Crowd1 calculates residual commission using what they call a “1/3 balance” ratio. A 1/3 balance ratio sees residual commissions paid out on investment volume generated on the weaker side of the binary team.

This volume is matched in triple against the stronger binary team side (assuming matching volume is available). Once a payable volume is tallied up, affiliates receive 10% of the total volume amount.

Let us say an affiliate signs up at the black tier, this generates 270 points, which is marched with 810(270*3) points on your strong team side.

10% of this is then calculated leading to 81 Euros. Mark you, your investment at the black level would be 299 Euros.

Note that if 810 points do not exist on the stronger binary team side, the system will try to match either double or an equal amount of points from the stronger binary team side.

If there is not enough to match the weaker binary team side, only 10% on the weaker binary team side points is paid out.

Matching Bonus

According to Crowd1, Matching Bonus is paid on residual commissions earned by downline affiliates. The Matching Bonus is paid out via a unilevel compensation structure.

A unilevel compensation structure, if you may not know, places an affiliate at the top of a unilevel team, with every personally recruited affiliate placed directly under them.

This better illustrated below.

a- represents you
b-level 1
c-level 2
d-level 3

If any level 1 affiliates recruit new affiliates, they are placed on level 2 of the original affiliate’s unilevel team.

If any level 2 affiliates recruit new affiliates, they are placed on level 3, this goes on and on to infinite number of levels. However, Crowd1 caps payable Matching Bonus unilevel team levels at five.

How many levels a Crowd1 affiliate earns the Matching Bonus on is determined by an affiliate’s personal recruitment efforts.

The efforts you put in goes as follows;

  • When you invest at the White tier and recruit four investors = a 10% match on level 1 (personally recruited affiliates).
  • When you invest at the Black tier and recruit eight investors = a 10% match on levels 1 and 2.
  • When you recruit twelve investors = a 10% match on levels 1 to 3
  • When you invest at the Gold tier and recruit sixteen investors = a 10% match on levels 1 to 4.
  • When you invest at the Titanium tier and recruit twenty investors = a 10% match on levels 1 to 5.

You see, it is hard work out there.

Streamline Bonus

Another bonus that Crowd1 talks of is the Streamline bonus. This seems to be a way to increase owner rights share returns.

So how does this one go?

As they say themselves, Crowd1 tracks the Streamline Bonus via company-wide recruitment. When you sign up and people sign below you, they fall in your Streamline Bonus.

There are “streamline levels” that correspond with how much a Crowd1 affiliate has invested as follows;

  • White tier affiliates receive three Streamline levels
  • Black tier affiliates receive eight Streamline levels
  • Gold tier affiliates receive twelve Streamline levels
  • Titanium tier affiliates receive fifteen Streamline levels

Other than stating “all Streamline Bonus is paid out in exclusive limited Owner rights”, Crowd1 fails to explain how exactly the Streamline Bonus is paid out to affiliates.

Gambling Revenue

Gambling is a word I do not like, but seemingly, Crowd1 affiliates can increase their share of company-wide gambling revenue.

This is how.

This starts at 5% at the team leader rank and increases to 10% for the director. Note that to be a team leader, you have to generate 500 points in weaker binary team volume and to be a director; you have to generate 500000 points.

Conclusion

If you are seeking to join Crowd1, then it would be important to note that it is an open-ended investment MLM opportunity (no formal ROI structure), with pyramid recruitment to drive new investment as opposed to selling products or services. According to them, their revenue is generated though gambling online.

To join Crowd1, you can do so at four levels as follows;

  • White – €99 EUR
  • Black – €299 EUR
  • Gold – €799 EUR
  • Titanium – €2499 EUR

Your recruiter will often talk about the first level.

This article brings you all the information you would be looking for about the latest company to hit the Kenyan streets.

This article is not meant to encourage you to join, but to give information you will require to make a sober decision.

Personally, I would not waste my time and money joining. There are better risky free ways to make money online. You can start a blog like mine or invest in shares at the NSE or government bonds. No money comes easy.

Have you heard of Crowd1 in Kenya? If so what are your experiences?

A guide To Your StarTimes e-shopping experience.

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The recently launched StarTimes e-shopping platform StarTimes GO allows Kenyans to access a one-stop shopping experience without the need to visit an electronics dealer or supermarket. The interactive platform supported by TV, Online and Phone call services, presents an e-shopping platform enabling Kenyans to make tailored orders.

Here’s, a guide to your shopping through the hotline…

First, access StarTimes Go through the company’s over the top streaming media application StarTimes ON or watch the 15 minute programs that are broadcast on the pay television platform’s Rembo, Border and Triple P channels to learn the features, usage and performance of various products available for sale through the introduction of the hosts.

Where you still need further clarification on the product and order process, distribution and installation services, you can directly dial the shopping hotline shown on the TV programme StarTimes GO and the service staff will answer your questions in detail.

Secondly, identify the product of interest and reach out directly to the service staff through the hotline number where you’ll be guided on the available payment methods through a secure security payment platform.

The third step involves StarTimes team delivery and installation of your product. Upon confirmation of your order and payment, the service staff will contact an agent closest to your location to arrange the delivery. The agent will contact you and agree on the convenient time and right place to deliver and where there is need for technical assistance in having your product installed, you can advise the agent who will in turn come fully prepared with the proper equipments.

Finally, StarTimes has established an after-sales service team that is tasked with providing solutions to customers where there’re any questions about the product in use, one can call after-sales hotline for consultation at any time. The after-sales team will solve the problems on time to ensure the normal usage of the products.

Through online shopping, you can now easily complete the purchase of your preferred digital product at the comfort of your home while enjoying preferential offers, more convenient and safe services.

The shopping programme on TV is quite informative and intriguing, but the bridge between products visible on screen to products availability in your home is built on the home-delivery service. StarTimes GO has been equipped with a dedicated motor fleet to deliver products to the customers on time across urban and rural areas.

StarTimes has also set out special offers including 1 month free subscription for decoders and TV’s purchased through StarTimes GO enabling subscribers to access premium local and international content including sports, series and kids programmes thereby having access to television content for the whole family viewing experience.

Links To Download University Admission Letters for 2019 Candidates

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Here is how to download university admission letters for the KCSE 2019 candidates. Recently, the Kenya Universities and colleges central placement services recently announced that students who sat KCSE in 2019 had been successfully been placed to universities and colleges.

Now, these candidates can now download the admission letters as they prepare for the new academic year that begins in September 2020.

To find out which university candidates have been placed, you will need to log to the Kenya Universities and colleges central placement services student portal using your KCSE index number, KCSE year, and birth certificate number as the login credentials.  

How to download University and Colleges Admission letters for 2019 KCSE Candidates

Once you have found out where you have been placed to study, you can now login to individual universities official portals and download the admission letters and other instructions you may require.

Here are links you can use to download the admission letters.

Conclusion

Do not wait for the respective university so send you admission letters through your post office address. With technology today, all you need is to go to the platforms above and download the admission letters as you prepare for the new academic year to be announced by the ministry of education.