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You can now  get your favourite SKIZA tune at only 75 Cents per tune daily and entertain your callers! Simply dial *811# to search and download your favourite SKIZA Tune either by Song Title or Artiste Name straight from your Safaricom line.

If you like your friend’s SKIZA tune when you call them, you can get it by dialing 11 while the song is playing! Even better, you can also spread the musical joy by buying your friend a SKIZA tune too!  Get your theme song and express yourself!

• Each SKIZA tune will be automatically renewed at midnight of every day. NOW at only  75 Cents per tune  from KSh 1!
• If your account does not have sufficient funds, the tune will be suspended until you top up.
• Check out your subscribed SKIZA tunes by sending the word GET to 811 at KSh1 per SMS.

Tetemesha Na Safaricom Promotion

Safaricom has brought you the Tetemesha Promotion where you stand a chance to win amazing prizes worth KSH 500,000,000 including daily prizes of cash and airtime! 

Participation in the Promotion is automatic and is based on direct air time top up for PrePay subscribers and usage for individual PostPay subscribers.  All PrePay top up channels are eligible for points; these include physical scratch cards, Bamba Poa (both Pin less and Pin Based) and M-PESA airtime top up. Each top up amount is equivalent to a number of point(s) as shown below:

Top Up Amount	Points Awarded
10/- to 19/-	1
20/- to 49/-	2
50/- to 99/-	5
100/- to 249/-	10
250/- to 499/-	25
500/- to 999/-	50
1000/- and above	100

Your points will be accumulated and carried throughout the competition starting from 0000 hours 8th May, 2013 to 2359 hours 6th June, 2013.
Tetemesha gives you a chance to walk away with the grand prize of KSh 10,000,000 or Ksh 1,000,000 daily plus lots of other cash prizes and airtime.  All the prizes you stand to win are as below:

Prize	Number of Winners
Grand Prize of Ksh Ten (10) Million	1 Grand Winner
Cash of Ksh 1 Million	1 Winner Daily
Cash of Ksh 100,000/-	1 Winner Daily
Cash of  Ksh 10,000/-	50 Winners Daily
Cash of Ksh 5,000/-	100 Winners Daily
Cash of Ksh 1,000/-	1000 Winners Daily
Ksh 50/- Aitime	100,000 Winners Daily
Ksh 100 Airtime	40,000 Winners Daily
Ksh 200/- Airtime	10,000 Winners Daily

The grand prize winner and cash prize winners of Ksh 1 Million or Ksh 100,000/- will be contacted by Safaricom through the promotion number 0729 333 333. Cash winners of Ksh 10,000, Ksh 5000 and Ksh 1000 will be notified via SMS from Safaricom and the money will be sent via M-PESA. 

Source: http://www.safaricom.co.ke

HELB FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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General Questions
- Q: Who is eligible for HELB loans?
- A: Undergraduate Students,Postgraduate Students
- Q: No Query Response
- A:
1. Access the HELB website http://www.helb.co.ke/helb_repayment_status.htmland enter your ID number
2. Send an email to requesting for your statement to repayments@helb.co.ke.
3. Send an SMS to XXXXXX


- Q: How can I repay my loan?
- A:
1. By depositing cash or cheque into the HELB collection accounts
2. By direct debit
3. By credit card
4. By a standing order through your credit card

Note: Details on how to execute the above can be obtained from the loan repayment information section of the HELB we
- Q: How do I receive my completion certificate?
- A:
1. Send an email to requesting for your statement to certificates@helb.co.ke
2. Call Imelda Maroko on 020 246890-1
- Q: How do I forward a query to HELB
- A:
1. Download the enquiry form from the HELB website:- http://www.helb.co.ke/HELBENQUIRYFORM.pdf, fill it out and email it to enquiries@helb.co.ke.

2. Access the HELB websitehttp://www.helb.co.ke/helb_repayment_status.html and enter your ID number to obtain the name of your account manager and call him/her on 246590-1

 Undergraduate Students:

The Board’s objective is to give financial support to needy Kenyan students in institutions of higher learning both locally and abroad. However, due to financial constraints, it is currently not in a position to provide loans to students studying outside the country and those on self sponsored programmes (commonly known as the ‘parallel programmes’). Therefore, at the moment, it gives loans to the following category of students

Needy Kenyan students who are admitted to public universities through the Joint Admissions Board and to those attending private chartered universities.

- Q: How much loan can one get?

- A: In accordance with the current cost sharing policy, a student is required to pay Kshs.50,000/- per year to train at a public university. Out of this amount, HELB can award a maximum loan and bursary of Kshs.55,000/- and Kshs.8,000 respectively.

- Q: How much loan can one get?

- A:
1. Access the HELB website http://www.helb.co.ke/helb_repayment_status.htmland enter your ID number
2. Send an email to requesting for your statement to repayments@helb.co.ke.
3. Send an SMS to XXXXXX

- Q: When can one apply for a HELB loan?

- A:
HELB places advertisements in the print media in which it invites applications for loans. Applications are usually received in the last quarter of the year (i.e. between October and December).

The Board maintains a deadline and those applications received after the deadline without justifiable reasons are not processed.

- Q: When are loan awards released?

- A:
HELB releases loan results before the new academic year starts. Thereafter, students who fail to secure a loan or are awarded inadequate amounts are encouraged to appeal. Each appeal is reviewed on its own merit.
If one fails to get a loan, the following could be possible reasons:

The student may not have provided adequate information about himself /herself as requested.

The student may have provided false information on the loan application form.

Please be warned that students who obtain loans through misrepresentation of facts will be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

How to apply for a loan from HELB?

1- Loan application forms are also obtainable from the District Education Officers for students applying for loans for the first time while continuing students may obtain the forms from the  offices of Registrars or Deans of Students in the various universities

2- The forms must be filled with accurate and truthful information.

3- Duly filled forms should be either hand-deliverd or sent by registered mail to:

HIGHER EDUCATION LOANS BOARD
Anniversary Towers, 18th Floor,
University Way, P.O. Box 69489 00400
Tel: 251877/246590/1, Fax: 252330
Nairobi, Kenya.
Email: helb@helb.co.ke

When are the loans paid to students?

Students who qualify for loan awards will have their accounts credited before the beginning of each Semester. Students are advised to open accounts in the following collaborating banks:

Kenya Commercial Bank   

National Bank of Kenya

Kenya Post Office Savings Bank (Postbank)

Cooperative Bank of Kenya

Equity Bank

 Post Graduate Student Loans:

The Higher Education Loans Board has the responsibility of developing the nation's human capital and ensuring that the nation has a large pool of highly trained and skilled human resource to man the different sectors of the economy, hence this category of loans is based on academic merit rather than financial needs.

To achieve this goal the Board awards loans to about 200 postgraduate students every year i.e. for Masters and Doctoral Studies. Doctoral students are awarded on average Kshs. 150,000 per year while Masters students receive Kshs.80,000/= [for humanities] and Kshs. 100,000 [for science based subjects].The loans are available to students in both public and private chartered universities. The loans are advertised in June every year and the beneficiaries are announced before the beginning of the academic year in September.
A nominal fee of Kshs 2,000 is payable by each applicant.

UNIVERSITY STUDENT LOANS, BURSARIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2011/2012

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The Higher Education Loans Board has finalized the disbursement of loans,bursaries and scholarships to university students for the 2011/2012 financial year, and is pleased to publish an analysis of the same for public information.

During the fiscal year 2011/2012, the Board disbursed a total of Kshs.4,810,876,250 to 106,136 Kenyan students pursuing undergraduate and post graduate university education in Kenya and the East African Community countries.


The provision of financial support to Kenyans pursuing higher education is an umbrella responsibility embracing our flagship projects during the 2011/2012 financial year.

Find a complete List of the disbursement Here >>

Welcome to HELB

A welcome article on their website states that the Higher Education Loans Board was established by an Act of Parliament. The statute known as The Higher Education Loans Board Act, 1995 was legally established as Act number 3 of 1995. It came into existence on the 21st day of July 1995 through Kenya Gazette Supplement (Cap 213A).

Since the inception of the Higher Education Loans Board,emphasis has been placed on effective communication and information technology as the pillar underpinning our success.
The HELB board believes in the value of communication.It has transformed the Board from an organization whose operations were largely manual to one that applies modern technology to enhance service delivery. 

The history of the Higher Education Loans Board dates back to 1952 when the then colonial government awarded loans under the then Higher Education Loans Fund [HELF] to Kenyans pursuing university education in universities outside East Africa notably Britain, the USA, the former USSR, India and South Africa.  Students who were pursuing university education in universities outside East Africa and were not on scholarships were advanced loans by the then government against securities such as Land Title Deeds, Insurance policies and Written Guarantees.However by 1974, provision of education in general had expanded dramatically as a result of the heavily subsidized primary and secondary education and the general yearning for education by most Kenyan families. Consequently, the number of students seeking university education had grown to an extent that it was becoming increasingly difficult to adequately finance university education by providing full scholarships and grants by the Government.

The Government therefore introduced the University Students Loans Scheme (USLS), which was managed by the Ministry of Education. Under the scheme, Kenyan students pursuing higher education at Makerere, Nairobi and Dar es Salaam universities received loans to cover their tuition and personal needs, which they would repay on completion of their education. However, the University Students Loans Scheme (USLS) was plagued with a number of problems right on the onset. It lacked the legal basis to recover matured loans from loanees. In addition, the general public and university students wrongly perceived that the loan was a grant from the government, which was not to be repaid. In order to address this problem, in July 1995 the Government through an act of Parliament established the Higher Education Loans Board to administer the Student Loans Scheme. In addition, the Board is also empowered to recover all outstanding loans given to former university students by the Government of Kenya since 1952 through HELF and to establish a Revolving Fund from which funds can be drawn to lend out to needy Kenyan students pursuing higher education. The establishment of a revolving fund was also expected to ease pressure on the exchequer in financing education, which currently stands at 40% of the annual national budget.

Shift From Analogue to Digital TV

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According to the Digital Video Broadcasting Project,this year, Kenya will migrate its four million analogue TV viewers to the digital platform. The switch over is the culmination of a journey that started in 2006, during the World Radio Conference in which all countries of the world agreed to adopt digital TV broadcasting by 2015.

Subsequently, the Ministry of Information and Communications set up the Digital Television Committee (DTC) to spearhead the implementation and to advise the Government on the migration process.
The DTC is made up of representatives from the Ministry of Information and Communications, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, private broadcasters, National Communications Secretariat and the ICT sector regulator - the Communications Commission of Kenya.

One of its first tasks was to advise the Government on the appropriate digital technology, which led to the adoption of the DVB T standard that the public broadcaster, KBC, subsequently used to deploy the digital platform in Nairobi and its environs. In 2010, the Government resolved to upgrade to the DVB T2 standard, which has better spectral efficiency.

KBC subsequently upgraded its digital platform to the DVB T2 standard, which is now available in Nairobi and its environs. Most regions of the country are expected to be covered before the end of this year. More...

Source: AllAfrica

May 15, 2012

List of Approved DVB-T2 Set-top boxes for Sale in Kenya
The Communications Commission of Kenya has published a list of approved DVB-T2 set-top boxes for sale in Kenya.

Source: CCK
May 2, 2012

DVB T2 signal now on air in Nairobi and its environs

The DVB T2 signal is now on air in Nairobi, and will soon be available in other parts of the country. Around Nairobi, the signal can be received in Ngong, Kajiado, parts of Machakos, Kiambu, Thika, parts of Muranga, and some parts of Embu. The Government today announced that by July 2012, the DVB T2 digital TV signal would be available in 70% of the country. Briefing the stakeholders on the status of the migration process, Information and Communications Permanent Secretary Dr. Bitange Ndemo said the Government was committed to ensuring that all Kenyans have access to digital TV services.

The Permanent Secretary called on the private sector to import DVB T2 compliant set top boxes for sale in the country to facilitate access to digital TV services by the public.

Source: CCK
April 16, 2012

TV migration suffers from funding shortfall
According to business daily a lack of funds will hamper Kenya's migration from analogue to digital TV in 2012.
The report says that the government had allocated KES 650 million (€5.5 mill) to the project while the full switch, due to start in seven months, requires KES 3 billion (€25 mill).

The Communications Council of Kenya (CCK) said the country has prioritised next year's general election, which is diverting attention from digital migration. Limited fiscal allocation for migration infrastructure rollout has delayed the process, Rosemary Mwangi, an officer at CCK's digital wing secretariat, told Business Daily. She said the scheme was allocated KES 250 million (€2.1 mill) in the supplementary budget of 2010/2011 and another KES 400 million (€3.4 mill) in the 2011/2012 budget.

The total budget is supposed to be utilised for building towers, upgrading equipment and consumer education. The project will see all television users migrate to a DVB-T2 signal network.
Source: Telecompaper
Item added: 12th December 2011 



Kenya to scrap tax on digital set-top boxes after EAC deal
Kenya has won approval from its East African Community (EAC) partners to remove taxes on set-top digital TV converter boxes, according to reports attributed to Business Daily. The tax exemption aims to make set-top boxes affordable and cuts the cost by 25%. They currently sell for between KES 3,000 (€25) and KES 10,000 (€83). The decision was reached by a committee of the regional ministers of transport, communication and meteorology in Arusha two weeks ago. The agreement paves the way for the region's finance ministers to scrap the 25% common external tariff. Kenya has been lobbying to remove custom taxes on the equipment since late 2009 when President Kibaki directed the Treasury to make them affordable, but the region's Custom Union Management Act required a consensus from all the five EAC states to do so. The deadline for the switchover to digital broadcasting in Kenya is in 2012.
Source: Telecompaper
Item added: 5th December 2011 



Broadcasters to jointly apply for 3rd DTT licence
All of Kenya's free-to-air television broadcasters will form a joint company to obtain a licence to broadcast digital signals across the country according to reports attributed to Business Daily online.

The move is expected to end the stand-off between the Information Ministry and broadcasters such as Nation Media Group (NTV) and Royal Media Services (Citizen TV), who had protested when the second digital broadcasting licence was given to China's Pan African Network Group.

The acting Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) director-general, Francis Wangusi, said the Ministry of Information had instructed it to issue the third licence to a single company owned by all of the existing broadcasters. Wangusi said the firms will need to form the joint company and show proof of common shareholding. The Media Owners Association (MOA) says it has formed the joint company as required by the CCK, but that the regulator has not made substantive steps to award it the licence.

There are more than twenty television firms currently broadcasting in various parts of Kenya.
Source: Telecompaper
Item added: 28th November 2011 



GOtv - DVB-T2 Goes Africa
Multichoice Africa is rolling-out a full Pan-African DVB-T2 network with a total bouquet of more than 50 different channels in various languages over 15 countries. The GOtv Africa DVB-T2 pay-TV service is already on the air in Zambia, Kenya, and Uganda and more countries such as Nigeria are expected to follow soon.
In Kenya the service went live in Nairobi on 14 September 2011 and should reach national coverage by the end of the year.
DVB Members Pace and ENENSYS are providing the set-top box and network solutions, which also include advanced DVB-T2 features such as Multiple-PLP, SFN and local content integration.
Source: DVB
Item added: 3rd October 2011




Multichoice launches GoTV
DStv owned by MultiChoice has launched a low-cost pay-TV product called GoTV, which in partnership, with state-owned Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), will provide access to a low-cost pay-TV product, to defend and expand its market share.
GoTV will be transmitted through a terrestrial digital platform and subscribers will not require a satellite dish, as DStv will use the KBC’s DVB, DTT transmission system.
Source: Telecompaper
Item added: 19th September 2011



Kenya's KBC confident about digital migration deadline
Kenyan national broadcaster KBC has announced that it is ready to ensure that the necessary infrastructure for DTT migration is in place.
MD Waithaka Waihenya said KBC will have four sites up and running in four months and 70-80% of the population will be covered by the June 2012 switchover deadline. He went on to say that four sites, including Limuru, Mazeras (Mombasa) Webuye and Nyamebene (Meru), are already being upgraded for DTT.
Source: Telecompaper
Item added: 29th August 2011



Tender for DVB-T2 DTT
The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) has released a tender asking for interested parties to “express their interest” in two more digital television signal distribution licences, in an effort to fast-track migration from analogue to digital TV broadcasting ahead of Kenya’s 2012 switchover deadline.
These Expressions of Interest (EoI) are sought from suitably qualified, experienced and competent local and/or international firms who can build and operate a national broadcasting signal distribution and transmission infrastructure using DVB-T2 and MPEG 4 technologies.
The qualifying firms will be awarded licences for an initial period of 15 years renewable for a further 10 years.

The networks, which are expected to cover the entire country, “shall be operated on the principle of Open Access and shall therefore be interoperable with other licensed signal distribution networks”.
Expression of Interest must be registered with CCK on or before 2.30 p.m. on the 9th March 2011.
Sources: Tender doc. and www.cck.go.ke
Item added: 28th February 2011  



DTT in Kenya officially launched
President Mwai Kibaki officially launched DVB-T based Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) broadcasting in Kenya at a ceremony in the grounds of the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) on Wednesday the 9th December.
The President observed, "We must use the expanded broadcasting space to build on our national unity and expand on the development agenda. Let us always remember that the expanded media freedom must never be used to undermine our sense of nationhood as underscored in our national anthem, may we dwell in unity, peace and liberty.''

He went on to say that "There are many Kenyan investors who are waiting to be allocated frequencies. We have applications for 60 TV licenses and more than 150 for FM radio. Currently this demand cannot be met. With the migration to digital broadcasting, it will now be possible to award new licenses, increasing choice and giving more room to a broader democratic space."

He noted that the Government had set a deadline for full migration to DTT by the year 2012 despite the one set by the International Telecommunications Union of 2015.
The launch, which marked phase one of transition to Digital Television Broadcasting, covers Nairobi and its environs, among them Kajiado, Machakos, Naivasha and Muranga.
Source: Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
Item added: 14th December 2009



The Digital Transition Begins
Kenya began its official journey from analogue to digital TV on the 31st September 2009, when the state broadcaster KBC started the migration from analogue to digital transmission.
The system adopted for Kenya is DVB-T with MPEG-4, H.264.AVC coding and the first transmissions start in Nairobi, Naivasha, Machakos, Kajiado and Muranga using a single multiplex. 

Before the 2010 World Cup, coverage will have been extended to Webuye, Nyeri, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Meru, Kisii and Malindi.
The service is operated by Signet, a subsidiary of the Kenyan Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), specifically set up to broadcast and distribute the DTT signals. It will operate on an open basis providing broadcasters with a route to switch from analogue to digital transmission and minimise anti-competitive behaviour. 

Until 2012, when the transition to digital has been completed, Signet will carry private broadcasters signals free of charge, but will charge for its services after this date.
The complete switch to digital broadcasting is expected to cost Sh6 billion (USD 80 million) and an initial Sh152 million (USD 2 million) has already been allocated.

At present there are around 4 million TV households in Kenya and it has been proposed by the Digital Television Committee that the government subsidise or provide incentives for consumers to purchase compliant equipment on a similar basis to the coupon system recently used in the United States.
At a recent press conference the Information and Communication Permanent Secretary, Dr Bitange Ndemo said that Nairobi University and Jomo Kenyatta University would take a technological lead in the DTT process.
A specification for compliant set top boxes is currently available at http://www.cck.go.ke/UserFiles/File/Set_top_boxes.pdf
Main source: Kenyan Broadcasting Authority
Item added: 16th November 2009



DVB-H mobile TV service agreement
Kenyan mobile operator Safaricom has signed an agreement with Nokia and DMTV concerning the DVB-H mobile TV service in the country. The agreement will enable Safaricom subscribers to watch DStv's menu of TV programmes from certain Nokia mobile phones. As part of an introductory offer, the service is free until April 2010 for customers with DVB-H enabled Nokia phones. The service is currently available on the Nokia N96 and N77, which both have an integrated DVB-H receiver. In addition, users can access DStv Mobile service on the Nokia N79, N85, N86, N97, E75 and Nokia 5800 XpressMusic devices by purchasing a Nokia Mobile TV Receiver SU-33W. The handsets will be available at any Safaricom Retail Centers in Nairobi and from DStv and Nokia dealers. Coverage is currently available in Nairobi and Mombasa and plans are already underway to extend this to other parts of Kenya.
Source: Telecompaper
Item added: 22nd June 2009




DVB-H service begins
Telecom operator Safaricom and DSTV Mobile have begun their DVB-H service, which will be officially launched on the 1st June.
The service will be available in Nairobi initially and offer 10 local and International channels including Super Sport Update, Super Sport 3, CNN, BBC World, KBC, Trinity Broadcasting network (TBN), Channel O, cartoon Network, magic world and Africa Magic.
DSTV Mobile is owned by Multichoice who have already launched DVB-H trial services in Namibia and with partners MTN in Nigeria
Source: Safaricom website
Item added: 6th May 2008



DMTV announces roll out of DVB-H in Kenya
Digital Mobile TV (DMTV) recently announced that it plans to launch a mobile TV service utilising DVB-H technology in Kenya. The service would allow users to view 10 live TV channels on their mobile phones. 

DMTV CEO Francois Theron is reported to have said at a press briefing that the company is in the process of concluding an agreement with a mobile operator to market a service in Kenya and that this would make it the seventh country in the world to rollout the product.
The service will be provided in partnership with pay-TV operator Multichoice and the KBC.
Source: Telecompaper
Item added: 30th October 2007

Kenya to digitise by 2015
The Radio Communication Conference (RRC) held in Geneva from May 15 to May16th resulted in a major commitment from participating countries to switch from analogue to digital broadcasting services by 2015.
Assistant Minister for Information and Communication, Hon. Koigi wa Wamwere, who led the Kenyan delegation, said that with the new technology it would no longer be necessary for players in the broadcasting sector to invest in expensive infrastructure for transmission. “Investors will only be required to concentrate on content creation and leave the multiplex operators to handle the distribution of the programmes” he went on to say.
 
In his paper ‘Establishing a Viable Broadcasting Policy for Africa: What are the Stakes and Options?’ Hon. Koigi wa Wamwere, noted that Africa has no option than to digitise radio and TV broadcasting in line with the worlds change to digital technology or perish as a continent. He said that Africans were already starved of information about their own societies, countries, other African countries and the world.
’Our thirst for information is big and it must be quenched quickly’ He went on to say that for the people to have more information more radio and TV stations were required and because the spectrum was already crowded the only way to obtain the additional space required was through digitisation.
Source:Africa.com &   Thisdayonline

HP 635 budget laptop in Kenya

HP a leading computer manufacturer has released its latest HP 635 budget laptop in Kenya as an entry level computer. Despite HP 635 availability in three different configurations, the released Kenyan version runs on AMD Dual-core E350 1.6GHz processor. Looking at the recent computer market trend in Kenya, it would be correct to suggest an explosion in laptop demand over the past few years with users ranging from students to business owners. The new HP 635 laptop best suits light weight applications such as browsing internet and student activities.

If you are a heavy gamer or want to get the best gadget for a 3D gaming experience, then HP 635 does not suit you; I would put it as a budget friendly entry level laptop for basic computing needs with a modest processor and an average hard disk storage capacity. A 2GB RAM with possible upgrade to 3GB on HP 635 is a benefit considering the magic a 2GB RAM combined with a 1.6GHz dual-core processor can do. Let me also point out a 320GB hard drive capacity; HP635 laptop is obviously well equipped to offer outstanding performance despite its limitations.

There are various laptop models available in Kenya to choose from; however, if you don’t intent to run heavy applications like 3D games or large High Definition quality multimedia files, HP 635 will do you good as it won’t strain your budget comparing with other laptops on the market. Other additional features include a DVD burner and VGA camera for video chatting and Skype Video calls.

HP 635 Laptop Features/Specifications;

• 1.6GHz AMD dual-core processor. Despite its modest processor speed, HP 635 will equally perform best on basic computer applications.
• HP 635 has a 2GB RAM with possible expansion to 3GB
• 15.6inch High Definition display panel with LED backlit for brilliant viewing.
• HP 635 comes with integrated 3 USB 2.0 ports
• AMD Rdeon HD 6370M Graphics card with 512MB dedicated video memory
• Wireless 802.11b/g/n capability
• Bluetooth
• Windows 7 Starter 32 bit.

HP 635 Laptop Offer in Kenya;

• HP 635 Price in Kenya: Kshs.39,500
• 1year warranty
• Windows 7 Starter 32 bit.

Mpedigree

Kenya’s efforts to get rid of counterfeit drugs out of the local market received a major boost after the countries third largest mobile service provider introduced ‘Mpedigree’; an SMS based system designed to identify fake drugs. Orange Kenya intents to run an aggressive SMS based campaign in partnership with the Medical services Ministry through Mpedigree in Kenya and Cameroon where alarming estimates of 30 percent drugs are counterfeit.
Counterfeit drugs in most African countries have proved to be a major thorn in their efforts to combat deadly ailments such as HIV, TB and Malaria; only recently, Kenya woke to some shocking news indicating presence of both HIV and Malaria counterfeit drugs in the country. Mpedigree is expected to help identify and confiscate fake drugs which will save lives and continue the government’s plans to contain diseases such as TB and Malaria.

Mpedigree system is expected to be rolled out across Kenya in different health centers; the system will utilize each drug’s serial number by comparing it with genuine serial numbers, any deviation will automatically question the drug’s authenticity. The serial numbers will be scanned before any drug is prescribed to patients eliminating fears of counterfeit drugs. During the launch, Kenya’s medical services minister Prof. Anyang Nyongo indicated that they had to be vigilant in fighting the manufacturing of fake drugs by eliminating those companies. On the other hand, Orange Kenya’s CEO Mickael Ghossein affirmed the provider’s commitment in helping eradicate fake drugs in the country; in addition, he indicated that Orange’s launch of Mpedigree was an effort to ensure the service provider remained number one solution provider of e-solutions designed to respond to market needs while offering great convenience to its customers.

Although the introduction of Mpedigree into Orange’s operations in the continent was announced sometimes earlier this year, it comes 2 months after the Kenyan government announced its version of e-health strategy. Orange Kenya is keen to utilize its 21Mbps fast 3G internet connection platform alongside other partners in establishing potential ICT solutions that will be beneficial to its customers; in this case, Mpedigree will enhance the government’s efforts in rendering quality medical care as stipulated in the new constitution. In addition, Orange has partnered with known industry players such as Qualcomm in a project named ‘wireless reach’ engaged in the automation of the procurement of anti-retroviral drugs at public clinics.

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Breastfeeding and complementary feeding are some of the challenges faced by many mothers, especially first time mums. This site will help you get through easily with no worries. Find the help and support you need through our qualified nurses and certified lactation managers on healthy ways to feed your child. We also offer home visiting services to nursing mothers and those who are preparing to start complimentary feeding.

 

This web site will help you learn more on preparation to breastfeeding beforehand. This means that you will be an expert in breastfeeding before the arrival of your precious baby. Preparation means a lot, to include maternal diet pre-conception, and during lactation, positioning of the baby on the breast and the attachment of the baby on the breast in the actual process of breastfeeding, to prevent breastfeeding difficulties.

Among our goal is to make you able to know the advantages of breastfeeding over other forms of infant feeding. We will also help you know the composition of breast-milk. 

Complementary feeds are very necessary to children and we will help you know when to start, the quantities to give and their preparation. Feeding techniques will be discussed here. This will answer questions like why some children refuse to feed. 

HIV positive mothers are not left out. We will take you through feeding options available for your baby and help you choose the best option. Also the nutritional status of the mother will be discussed in details.

UNDERSTANDING NATIONHELA MONEY TRANSFER

It is said that this simpler and more convenient international money transfer service, NationHela allows one to receive money from anywhere in the world straight into their prepaid NationHela Visa card. The prepaid Visa card is not the same as any other debit or credit card as it is not linked to one’s bank account.

Let us now understand this prepaid Visa card, one must first own a NationHela card pack which can be purchased from any Diamond Trust Bank branch, NationHela agents and all Nakumatt supermarkets countrywide. The card pack contains a NationHela prepaid Visa card, ATM pin including information on how to use the card.

Once the purchase is done, activation serves as the next step and is done by dialing *348# from one’s mobile phone. The user will then be required to send an SMS with the last eight digits of their card pack Identification number and the last four digits of their digit card number. The mobile phone number used to activate the card serves as your default NationHela account number. Moreover when you are prompted to set your mobile pin, use the ATM pin provided in the pack. Activation of the card allows the user to receive or load money once. 
After activation, registration is the next step as it ensures that one enjoys the full benefits of the account in addition to receiving money or topping up the account. This one-time registration process requires the user to fill out the form provided in the NationHela card pack then submitting it to the nearest DTB branch or NationHela distributor outlet along with a copy of their National Identification card. Once the registration process is complete, the user can make full use of their card within 72 hours.

Sending Money from Abroad to Kenya
There are two options for sending money to Kenya if one is based abroad:
Option 1- NationHela online transfer
This hailed as the simplest and most convenient method, this option allows one to send money directly into a NationHela account from their debit, credit card of paypal account by:

1. Logging on to www.nationhela.com and clicking on the remit funds here tab.
2. Select country of residence, currency and input the amount you would like to send. Submit your details once this is done.
3. Confirm the amount you would like to send and be informed of the transaction fee. The amount that will be received by the beneficiary in Kenya shillings will also be confirmed. In this step, you will also need to confirm the recipients mobile number as well as their full names. When verified click on the  “Send now” button.
4. Input your personal information, and select your preferred mode of transfer ( Debit Card, Credit Card or PayPal) and submit.

The sender will receive a payment confirmation upon the successful completion of their transfer.
Option 2 – Over-the-counter money transfer
This option allows one to send money over-the-counter at any Xpress Money or MoneyGram money transfer outlet. The recipient in Kenya can then simply choose to receive the money directly into their NationHela account by using the NationHela menu on their mobile phone.

Mode of Operation

1. The NationHela recipient will dial *348# and request funds to be transferred to their NationHela account.
2. The recipient will then provide the Reference Number (for  Xpress Money, provide your Xpin and for a MoneyGram transfer and provide a reference number).
3. The name of the recipient must match the name they have used to register their NationHela card.
4. Upon confirmation, funds will be deposited into the recipient’s NationHela account and an SMS confirmation will be sent.

Topping Up the NationHela Account
There are two main methods that enable a user to top up their account such as:
1. Mobile money account top-up
This method involves topping up the account through M-PESA and operates by:

1. Logging onto the Pay Bill menu on the M-PESA account and enter the NationHela PayBill number 516602.
2. Enter the NationHela mobile number to which the money should be sent and the amount to be sent.
3. Both sender and receiver will get an SMS confirmation that funds have been sent and received.

2. Agent Top up
You can also go to a NationHela Agent to top up your NationHela account and operates by:

• Giving the Agent the amount you want to top up, your mobile number and National ID card. 
• The Agent will then proceed to deposit the money into the NationHela account.
• Both you and the Agent will receive an SMS confirmation that funds have been sent and received.

Accessing Your NationHela Funds
Withdrawing Cash
For money sent to your NationHela card, there are various methods of withdrawing it such as:
NationHela Agent
This option involves the use of a NationHela agent and operates by:

1. Dial *348# to provide the Agent code and amount to withdraw at the Agent outlet.
2. Both you and Agent will receive SMS confirmations with unique reference numbers.
3. Agent will pay you and ask you to sign the Transaction Register.

ATM
You can withdraw funds using your NationHela card from any Visa branded ATMs (including PesaPoint) anywhere in the world and operates by:

1. Go to any Visa branded ATM and insert your NationHela card.
2. Enter your ATM PIN and amount to withdraw.
3. ATM will dispense your cash and give you a receipt.

Making Payments

Visa Merchant Outlets
In the case of paying for items at your local supermarket, simply present your card at the cashier’s till. The cashier will then proceed to swipe the card and present you with a sales slip to sign to complete the transaction. As a security measure one may be required to reveal their ATM pin at a point of sale to validate their transaction.
Utility bills (water and electricity)
You can pay for your electricity and water bills (Nairobi Water Company) using your NationHela account through your mobile phone and operates by:

1. Dialing *348#, selecting Bill payment and the company you would like to pay.
2. Provide your customer account number with the company you are paying and the amount to be sent.
3. You will then receive an SMS confirmation with a payment reference number confirming that  your funds have been sent.

Shop and Pay Online
To purchase goods and services online, you will need to activate your card using the customer care portal acquired by visiting www.nationhela.com and clicking on the “Access my account” tab.
How it works:

1. Log onto the website you want to shop from.
2. Provide card details on the website.
3. Print or keep details of your transactions and website visited.

As a security measure, ensure that the website in which you carry out your transaction is secure.

Transferring Money Within Kenya
NationHela to NationHela
You can transfer money to another NationHela account within Kenya using your mobile phone or the internet.
(i)  Mobile Phone Transfer
This transaction operates by:

1. Dialing *348# to access the mobile banking menu.
2. Select the SEND MONEY option and enter the recipient’s NationHela mobile number and the amount to be transferred.
3. Both cardholders will receive SMS confirmations that funds have been sent and received.

(ii) Online Transfer
This option allows you to transfer money from their NationHela card to another online and operates by :

1. Logging onto www.nationhela.com, clicking on the “Access my Account” tab on the home page and entering your user login and password to access the customer self-care portal. Use the online password sent to you when you successfully activate your NationHela card to log in to the self-care portal.
2. Select the wallet to wallet transfer option and enter the recipient’s NationHela Account (Mobile)number and amount to be transferred
3. Both cardholders will receive SMS confirmations that the transfer is successful.

(iii) NationHela to your M-PESA account
This option allows you to transfer money from your NationHela account straight to your M-PESA account.
How it Works

1. Dial *348# to access your mobile banking menu.
2. Select the SEND MONEY option and choose Transfer to Mobile Money Account (e.g. M-PESA).
3. Enter the amount to be transferred.
4. You will receive confirmation that the funds have been sent to the M-PESA account.

Managing Your Account
In order to personally manage your account from wherever you are, simply log on to the customer self-care portal via the internet on www.nationhela.com or access the same information via mobile by dialing *348# from your mobile phone.
The customer self-care portal allows you to perform the following services:

1. Activate your card for use in online transactions- you will need to activate your card on the customer self-care portal to enable online payments for goods and services
2. View current and previous statements
3. View account balance
4. Block or unblock your account
5. Change your online login password via the internet
6. Change your mobile PIN via your mobile
7. Perform card to card transfers

This information was obtained from http://www.nationmedia.com/newsletter/archive/July2012/newsletter_hela.html

HOW TO TRANSFER MONEY FROM CO-OPERATIVE BANK TO M-PESA:

Many banks in Kenya today that offer M Banking services. For example the Cooperative Bank’s M-Banking and besides the convenience it was pretty simple to use.
If your job or businesses demand frequent travel to the  interior of our country or better still if you plan to travel up country this festive season, you might consider registering for this service
Its free to register for the service in any Cooperative Bank branch, after which you can;

• Deposit money into your bank account from your M-PESA
• Withdraw money from your bank account to your M-PESA account

HOW TO TRANSFER MONEY FROM M-PESA TO  CO-OPERATIVE BANK

To deposit money to your bank account,Ensure you have enough cash in your M-PESA account to cover the deposit and transaction charges. It is important to note that while us Mpesa will deduct its charges from your Mpesa Account, Co-operative Bank deducts their charges in your bank account. Meaning after the transfer, your new Bank account balance will be less the transaction fees. The transaction charges are:

Range	M-Pesa Charges (Charged in your M-pesa Account)	Coop Bank Charges (Charged in your Bank Account)	Total
Ksh.100 – Ksh. 2,499	Ksh. 30	Ksh. 30	Ksh. 60
Ksh. 2,500 – Ksh. 4,999	Ksh. 50	Ksh. 50	Ksh. 100
Ksh. 5,000 – Ksh. 9,999	Ksh. 75	Ksh. 75	Ksh. 150
Ksh. 10,000 – Ksh. 19,999	Ksh. 100	Ksh. 100	Ksh. 200
Ksh. 20,000 – Ksh. 35,000	Ksh. 150	Ksh. 150	Ksh. 300

1. Go to the Mpesa menu on your phone and select Pay Bill option.
2. Enter business no. 400200
3. Enter your Cooperative Bank Account no.
4. Enter the amount to transfer (maximum amount per transaction 1s Ksh. 35,000, and Ksh.70,000 maximum within 24 hours)
5. Enter your M-PESA PIN number
6. Confirm your details and press OK/Send

Next, you will receive and SMS from M-PESA showing the amount has been transfered from your account, it reads: ” BBBBBB confirm sent to Co-operative Bank Money Transfer for account on 05/12/10 at 11:30 am.New M-PESA balance is “
Shortly after (approximately 5 minutes), you will receive an SMS from Cooperative Bank confirming that the money will indeed be transfered to your account: “M-Pesa Paybill Amount = will be transferred to bank A/c , , shortly. Co-operative Bank K Ltd.”
In one hours time, the money will be available in your account for any other transaction e.g online transaction using your ATM card.

HOW TO TRANSFER MONEY FROM CO-OPERATIVE BANK TO M-PESA:

To access money in your bank account for different services, You need to have registered for M banking at any Cooperative Bank Branch.
Then on your phone press *667#. A menu will appear on your phone from which you select what M banking service you need as follows :
5. Mpesa
4. Airtime (Pre-paid only)
3. Utilities
2. Alerts
1. Banking
0. Call center Number
Press the number against the service you need. In our case you press 5 and follow the intuitive wizard. However, you need to be fast in keying in information in each step, if you delay for more than say 60 seconds in a single step, the system does not complete your request and you have to start afresh.
As at the date of this post, Cooperative bank charges a flat fee  Ksh. 60 to transfer money to your MPesa account regardless of the amount. You are however limited to transfering a total of Ksh. 75,000 within 24 hours. Once the money is in your Mpesa account, normal Mpesa charges will apply for any further transactions e.g withdrawing the money from an Mpesa agent.