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Social Media
Facebook is testing a subscription tool for Instant Articles on Android
Well, most of you probably saw this coming from Facebook but yes, the company is testing a news subscription tool…
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Gadgets
The Tecno Phantom 8 is launching on 22nd October
By now you must have seen Tecno Mobile teasing its next Phantom, the Tecno Phantom 8 and the Phantom 8…
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News
Samsung CEO Kwon Oh-hyun to Resign over ‘Unprecedented Crisis’ at the company
Samsung Electronics CEO Kwon Oh-hyun, who is also the vice chairman and head of the company’s Device Solutions Business has…
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News
Kenyan Startup Lori Systems wins TechCrunch Startup Battlefield Africa 2017
The winners of the TechCrunch Startup Battlefield Africa 2017 have been announced. The winners were selected from 15 startups from…
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News
Andela raises a further $40 Million in new round of funding
It’s less than two weeks since Andela announced a new partnership with Google to launch the Andela Learning Community (ALC…
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BUSINESS
DHL, MallforAfrica partner to sell Made-in-Africa products in the United States
DHL Express has announced a new partnership with e-commerce company MallforAfrica to facilitate the selling of made-in-Africa products to customers…
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Startups
6 Kenyan Startups among the DEMO Africa 2017 30 finalists
6 Startups from Kenya have made it to the list of the final 35 startups from 28 African countries that…
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News
The Nokia 8 is now available in Kenya for Ksh.60,000
The Nokia 8 has started selling in Kenya a month after the phone was launched globally. HMD Global has announced…
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BUSINESS
Jumia ‘Price Hero’ campaign is offering deals of up to 50% off
Jumia Kenya has launched a new campaign that will see consumers buy products online at the lowest price ever. Dubbed…
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BUSINESS
Report: Smartphone integrated real-time data driving demand for fleet management services
A recent study by Transparency Market Research (TMR) on the global IoT fleet management market has found that smartphone integrated real-time data…
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News
Mid-range OPPO A71 launches in Kenya for Ksh. 19,999/=.
A couple of weeks ago we told you that OPPO was planning to launch yet another smartphone in the Kenyan…
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News
Andela partners with Google to launch the Andela Learning Community (ALC 2.0) program in Kenya
Andela has announced the launch of the Andela Learning Community (ALC 2.0) program in Kenya. The program (ALC 1.0), which…
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News
Safaricom, CA dismiss NASA claims that the telecommunications operator helped rig August polls.
Telecommunications operator Safaricom has dismissed claims by Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga that it was complicit in manipulating the August…
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Social Media
Twitter want to expand tweets from 140 to 280 characters
Twitter just doubled the character limit for tweets to 280. The company has announced that it has started testing the…
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BUSINESS
Youtap launches mobile money payment processing platform as a cloud-based service
Youtap has launched a new payment processing platform delivered as a cloud service for mobile money and payments providers in…
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BUSINESS
2017 Jumia Black Friday sale to run from November 13 to December 13
The 2017 edition of the Jumia Black Friday is here. Dubbed ‘31 Days of Deals’, the sale will begin on…
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24BIt
24Bit Episode One – Lets Talk About Blogging.
TechTrendsKE has been in existence for a while now, let me just say it has been close to five years…
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News
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#AfricaCom2017: New #IoT conference stream added to AfricaCom agenda
Recognising the role the Internet of Things (IoT) will play in redefining our world, especially across Africa, AfricaCom 2017 has…
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BUSINESS
Kenya’s Entertainment and Media Industry worth US$2.1 billion in 2016, to hit US$3 billion mark in 2020.
The Entertainment and Media Industry in Kenya was worth US$2.1 billion in 2016, up 13.6% in 2015. This is according…
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BUSINESS
Jumia wants to shorten delivery time within Kenya with Jumia Express
You will from now onwards enjoy faster delivery time after ordering something on Jumia. The e-commerce site has announced the…
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News
Samsung has already received pre-orders for 200 units for the Galaxy Note 8 in Kenya
Over the two-week period since Samsung opened pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 8 the company says it has received orders…
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Startups
iHub, World Bank to host one-week bootcamp for startups from East Africa
As part of part of a business acceleration program to help East African tech start-ups commercialize and scale innovative digital…
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Gadgets
Samsung has launched the Galaxy J7 Neo in Kenya for Kshs. 21,999.
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy J7 Neo smartphone in the market in what the company says is to offer consumers…
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News
Nokia wants to ease mobile operators entry into IoT market
Nokia has announced that it’s expanding its Worldwide IoT Network Grid (WING) to make it easier for mobile operators to…
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Reviews
Infinix NOTE 4 Pro Review: Xpen, Larger Battery and everything you need to know.
Introduction So I have been interacting with the Infinix NOTE 4 Pro for some time now and I must…
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BUSINESS
Regional and international experts gather in Nairobi to discuss the future of payments in the region.
The 2017 Seamless East Africa conference kicked off in Nairobi today, bringing together regional and international experts to discuss the…
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BUSINESS
iflix launches its Subscription Video on Demand (SVoD) service in Kenya
Internet TV service for emerging markets iflix has finally launched its services in Kenya. The launch comes just weeks after…
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Reviews
Infinix NOTE 4 Pro Unboxing and First Impressions
Infinix Mobile finally launched the Infinix NOTE 4 Pro, which we had so much talked about. Infinix partnered with Kilimall…
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News
Report: Consumer popularity of Samsung phones sored as TV and laptop business reaped less during elections period
Consumer popularity of Samsung phones soared the whole of Q2 2017, beating HTC. The value of Samsung mobile phones as…
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BUSINESS
Nairobi County going cashless, Governor Mike Sonko announces
Governor Mike Sonko has announced plans to fully automate cash flow within all Nairobi County Systems. The plan according to…
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Social Media
Facebook and Instagram were down yesterday, here’s why
Most of you probably did not notice this but Facebook and Instagram were temporarily down for a few hours yesterday.…
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BUSINESS
Rebecca Miano appointed acting KenGen MD and CEO
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has appointed Rebecca Miano as its acting MD and CEO. Mrs. Miano takes over from Albert Mugo who…
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News
Oppo F3 Barcelona edition with 18K gold-plated club insignia is launching in Kenya.
OPPO has announced that it will be launching a special Oppo F3 Barcelona edition in Kenya soon. The smartphone has…
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News
The new iTel P51 smartphone is powered by a massive 5000 mAh Battery
Chinese smartphone manufacturers iTel Mobile released a new smartphone, The iTel P51 in the Kenyan market early this month for…
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BUSINESS
Telematics technology helping businesses to make significant savings
Telematics technology is revolutionizing the fleet management industry across the world. The technology is playing a key role in reducing resource…
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News
Battle of the Brands: Infinix vs Tecno.
Let us just agree that Tecno and Infinix Mobile are some of the most popular mobile phones in Kenya right…
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News
Tecno SPARK Series is launching on 25th August, here are the details.
By now you might have read on a number of Kenyan blogs that Tecno Mobile is planning to launch a…
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BUSINESS
New technologies Boosting SMEs Profits in Kenya
A couple of weeks ago, a friend sent me a very interesting article on Kenya’s paradigm shift in technology. The…
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Gadgets
Infinix Note 4 Pro with Stylus pen (X-Pen) launching in mid August 2017, here are the specs
By now you already know that Infinix Mobile has two variants of the Infinix Note 4. We have the Infinix…
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Reviews
Infinix Note 4 Review: Great device for just Kshs.14,000
A new report from DataFintech, a Kenyan consumer data broker reveals that Infinix Mobile has monopolized the first position in…
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News
Nokia 3, Nokia 5, Nokia 6, Nokia 3310 launched in Kenya; Here are the prices and specs
HMD Global yesterday unveiled its flagship Nokia-branded Android phones in Kenya. The phones comprise of the Nokia 3, Nokia 5…
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News
The TECNO Camon CX Manchester City Limited Edition Smartphone is finally here
I am sure by now you might have read somewhere that Tecno Mobile was planning to unveil the Camon CX…
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Reviews
Infinix Note 4 Unboxing and First Impressions
Infinix Mobility finally unveiled the Infinix Note 4. Themed, Take Charge of Your Life, the Note 4 is the company’s…
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Gadgets
The Infinix Note 4 is now on Jumia for Kshs. 13,999
The Infinix Note 4 we have been making so much noise about is now available for purchase. Yes, the…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos warns internet users against Petya Ransomware outbreak
Many any organizations in Europe and the US were last week crippled by yet another ransomware attack known as “Petya”.…
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Gadgets
Xiaomi sold 1 Million Redmi Note 4 smartphones in just 30 days in India
If you are a keen follower of the smartphone market you will agree that Xiaomi is probably one of…
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BUSINESS
Demand for TECNO Mobile phones went up after the Camon CX launch
Lets just agree that TECNO Mobile has been doing pretty well in the Kenyan market and even in Africa.…
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Gadgets
Everything you need to know about the Galaxy S8’s audio features
A smartphone’s audio capabilities can not only affect the quality of a phone call, but can also make or break…
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News
Facebook announces winners of its First Bots for Messenger Developer Challenge
Facebook has finally unveiled the winners of its Bots for Messenger Developer Challenge for developers across the Middle East and…
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Gadgets
Infinix Mobile is teasing the Infinix Note 4, here is what to expect
Infinix is sending out teasers for its next smartphone. Yes, the company is launching the Infinix Note 4, the successor…
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Startups
Orange launches 50 million euros investment initiative to support African Startups.
Orange Digital Ventures , Orange Group’s investment vehicle for early-stage innovation projects in Africa has launched a new investment initiative…
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Reviews
Tecno DroiPad 7D Review: The Ideal Tablet For Your Kids
We have had the Tecno DroiPad 7D for a quite a while now and as we have mentioned in all…
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Reviews
Oppo F3 Review: Great selfie camera, but is it worth spending your cash on?
It has been a month since Chinese phone maker Oppo unveiled the Oppo F3 smartphone in the Kenyan market. You…
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News
Samsung taking gaming to the next level with its new HDR QLED Gaming Monitors
Samsung Electronics today introduced what it is calling the future of gaming by unveiling its new CHG90 and CHG70 curved…
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Reviews
Tecno DroiPad 7D unboxing and first impressions
We have already told you about the latest tablet from Tecno Mobile, the DroiPad 7D. The tablet is probably one…
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Reviews
Battle For Superiority: TECNO Camon CX vs The Oppo F3
The TECNO Camon CX and the Oppo F3 are probably the hottest camera smartphones in the market right now. The…
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Reviews
Oppo F3 Unboxing and first impressions
OPPO Mobile launched the F3, its latest selfie-focused smartphone with dual selfie cameras in the country a couple of…
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Social Media
Olx SoMA Award nominees urged to use online networks to empower followers
Social media experts have been challenged to use digital channels to impact the society by disseminating informative and educative content…
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Gadgets
Xiaomi’s new Mi Max 2 packs a 6.44-inch display and 5300mAh battery
Xiaomi has launched the Mi Max 2 phablet with a massive 6.44-inch display. The Mi Max 2 is the…
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BUSINESS
Oppo beats Xiaomi to become most popular brand in Q1-2017 in Kenya
In our today’s update on the battle for brands segment, our friends at Data Fintech have shared some insights on…
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News
Andela announces the launch of its third African market in Kampala, Uganda.
In June last year, Andela announced that it was planning to unveil its third African country. The announcement came…
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Gadgets
Huawei P10 with rear dual-camera launched in Kenya for Kshs. 64,999
Huawei Mobile Kenya yesterday unveiled its premium HUAWEI P10 in the Kenyan market. The device is the latest addition of the…
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CYBER SECURITY
Hajime malware is affecting the Internet of Things devices worldwide
Kaspersky Lab has published the results of its investigation into the activity of Hajime – a mysterious evolving Internet of…
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BUSINESS
Borderless Tracking Cargo Tracking solutions helping transporters comply with regulatory obligations
Transporters are facing more challenges now more than ever before – from increased regulation, push towards harmonization, security, and privacy…
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Gadgets
Tecno’s New DroiPad 7D affordable tablet runs on Android v7.0 (Nougat)
Tecno is launching yet another tablet, just after recently unveiling the Tecno PhonePad 3 mainly targeted to consumers who love…
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News
Microsoft announces plans to deliver Microsoft Cloud from Data Centers in Africa
Microsoft has announced plans to deliver the complete, intelligent Microsoft Cloud for the first time from data centers located in…
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CYBER SECURITY
Government computers and networks were not affected during global WannaCry Ransom attack, Mucheru
Following the recent WannaCry Ransom attack that hit the world on Friday, May 14, the Ministry of Information and Technology…
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Gadgets
Samsung launches the Z4 Tizen 3.0-Powered Smartphone With 4.5-Inch Display .
Samsung Z4 is debuting in India on May 19, making the country the first market where the Tizen-powered smartphone goes…
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News
Oppo F3 With Dual Selfie Camera Launches in Kenya for Kshs. 33,000
Oppo Mobile finally unveiled the much awaited Oppo F3 smartphone with dual selfie camera in the Kenyan market yesterday. The…
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News
Opera Mini unveils Victor Moses as its Brand Ambassador, announces plans to invest $100 million USD in Africa
Opera has unveiled Chelsea starter and Nigerian national team star player Victor Moses as its brand ambassador in Africa. This…
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Gadgets
The OPPO F3 Dual Selfie Camera is coming on 15th in Kenya
OPPO is set to launch yet another smartphone in the country. The company will be launching the dual selfie camera…
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Reviews
TECNO Phonepad 3 Review- Perfect office companion
The TECNO Phonepad 3 was launched a couple of weeks ago in the country and earlier on we had already…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Server Protection products now optimized with CryptoGuard Technology
IT security firm Sophos has announced that its next-generation anti-ransomware ‘CryptoGuard’ technology is now available with its ‘Sophos Server Protection’…
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CYBER SECURITY
ICT CS Joe Mucheru urges private sector to boost investment in cybersecurity
ICT Ministry Cabinet Sectretary Mr. Joe Mucheru, has urged the private sector to bolster investment in cybersecurity to curb the…
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News
World Bank’s XL Africa Program to Support Africa’s Top Digital Entrepreneurs
The World Bank Group has launched a five-month acceleration program to support 20 most promising startups from Sub-Saharan Africa. Known…
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Gadgets
OPPO has launched the 16 MP Front Camera OPPO A57 in Kenya
A couple of weeks ago we told you that OPPO was planning to introduce a mid-range selfie smartphone to…
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BUSINESS
Safetrac Limited Showcases its Students Tracking Solution at the Mombasa Kids Talent Search Festival
Technology company Safetrac Limited last week showcased its students tracking solution at the Mombasa Kids Talent Search Festival. The company…
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Apps
Microsoft just ended support for Windows Vista
Goodbye Windows Vista, yes, Microsoft has announced that it is ending support for Vista more than ten years after it…
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News
The Infinix S2 Pro will be available on Jumia starting today
Infinix Mobile is officially launching the Infinix S2 PRO (X522) today and there so much to look out for. We…
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News
The Kenyan Blog Awards 2017 nominees Full List
The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), yesterday announced the nominees for this year’s BAKE Awards. The submission phase for the…
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Gadgets
The OPPO A57 is launching this month in Kenya, here is what to expect
OPPO is teasing a new phone for the Kenyan market. The OPPO A57 is one of the company’s mid-range selfie…
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Social Media
Twitter is getting rid of its default ‘’ egg ’’ profile picture
Twitter is done with its default ‘’ egg ’’ profile picture. The company is getting rid of the egg picture…
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Gadgets
Samsung unveils the Galaxy S8 and S8+, here are the specs and features
Samsung finally unveiled the much awaited Galaxy S8 and S8+ to the world, a smartphone which the company says…
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Social Media
Facebook adds Live Location Sharing feature to Messenger
Facebook has launched a new Messenger tool that will allow users to share their location with others. The Live…
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News
TECNO unveils the Camon CX, its best ever selfie Camera Smartphone
We have all been waiting for the TECNO Camon CX, and it’s finally here. TECNO Mobile unveiled the device at…
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BUSINESS
Here is what you need to know about the Safaricom FLEX Bundle
Safaricom has announced a new product targeting users across its wide range of services. Known as FLEX Bundle, the product…
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CYBER SECURITY
ESET signs M.O.U with @iLabAfrica centre to fight cybercrime in Kenya
Internet security company ESET East Africa has signed a memorandum of understanding (M.O.U) with Strathmore’s @iLabAfrica aimed at enhancing the…
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Gadgets
The Infinix S2 with Dual Front Cameras Coming on April 10th
It’s that time of the year that you would expect so much noise on the internet about Infinix Mobile launching…
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News
Report: Lenovo Laptops, and LG television brands most popular among Kenyan consumers
Data Fintech has been working with PigiaMe to come up with an Electronics Trends Market Report. The reports provide an…
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Gadgets
Exclusive: More details about the TECNO Camon CX revealed
Many of us are looking forward to the Tecno Camon CX launch in Kenya. So much has been leaked already…
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Social Media
Guys, WhatsApp is bringing back the text Status after replacing it with a Snapchat Story clone
Last month, WhatsApp made some update which caused some user backlash. The company replaced the ability for users to set…
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News
TECNO’s Premium PhonePad 3 Phablet is now available in retail stores
Last week we told you about TECNO Mobile plans to unveil the PhonePad 3 in Kenya. What we did not…
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News
What to expect from the Tecno Camon CX and CX Air Launch this month
You must have read so much about the upcoming Tecno Camon CX from a number of Kenyan blogs. Basically, by…
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News
HTC most sought after mobile device in Kenya than Huawei in 2016 – DataFintech
HTC and Huawei mobile devices account for 24.9% of the mobile phones by stock value on the Kenyan online…
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News
TECNO is launching the Phonepad 3, here’s what you need to know – TechTrendsKE
TECNO Mobile will be launching the PhonePad 3 soon, the first device we will be seeing from the company this…
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News
Uber teams up with Nairobi Innovation week 2017 to Launch UBERPITCH
UberPITCH powered by Mettā has partnered with the Nairobi Innovation Week to give entrepreneurs a chance to pitch their ideas to…
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News
Mercedes to recall 1 million vehicles globally after fires
Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 1 million cars and SUVs worldwide because of a potential fire hazard. The recall, according to…
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Social Media
Facebook is adding a City Guides feature to suggest places and events to visit
Facebook is spreading its wings further to the tourism market. The company has introduced a new feature that will give users…
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BUSINESS
Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) a Cost-Effective Tool in Transit Trade
Trailer and cargo tracking provides multiple benefits for the logistics industry in the global and East Africa region. In Kenya,…
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News
#MWC17 : Meet the Huawei P10, first phone with 4.5 LTE Capabilities
Huawei has launched Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 plus, the first phone to have 4.5G LTE supporting 4 antennas to…
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Gadgets
MWC2017: The Nokia 3310 is here, complete with a colour screen and Internet access
Yes, the Nokia 3310 is finally here. The device has been launched at the 2017 Mobile World Conference in Barcelona,…
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