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Tech Podcast: 24Bit is an ongoing conversation on technology by Kenyan tech bloggers Emmanuel Chenze, Dickson Otieno, and Nixon Kanali. Join us every week as we discuss all the trending technology topics. Subscribe to our channel and follow our blogs; TechTrendsKE, Tech-Ish, and Android Kenya.

August 28, 2023

[24Bit Podcast] Discussing Safaricom’s Home Fibre Offer Over The Years

In this episode, we discuss Safaricom Home Fibre with Stephen Maina from Safaricom. He answers our questions on the service,…

July 31, 2023

[24Bit Podcast] Starlink in Kenya – Are we boarding? Should you?

Starlink, the satellite internet company owned by Elon Musk has gone live in Kenya. The company had hinted about this…

March 24, 2023

[24Bit Podcast] The State of Paying for Social Media in 2023

This is a discussion of the different aspects of social media, how things have changed to the extent in which…

March 24, 2023

[24Bit Podcast] Safaricom Go Monthly Bundles

In this short episode of our 24Bit Podcast, we share our thoughts on Go Monthly Bundles by Safaricom. This new…

March 20, 2023

[24Bit Podcast] A sitdown with LOOP discussing their new app and new approach

In this episode we sit down with Eric Muriuki, NCBA Group Director, Digital Business, and Jimmy Mwangondi, Chief Product Officer…

February 28, 2023

[24Bit Podcast] The Biggest Tech Stories in February 2023

In this episode of our 24Bit podcast, we discuss everything that happened in February. Our guest – who will be…

February 23, 2023

[24Bit Podcast] Our Thoughts on the New Oppo Reno8 T Series

Listen in to the conversation with Emmanuel Chenze, Dickson Otieno, and Nick Kanali on the new OPPO Reno8 T series…

February 10, 2023

[24Bit Podcast] Discussing the New NCBA Loop App; Our Thoughts and Frustrations!

We are all NCBA Loop customers. And we’ve been for the longest time. In this episode, hear our frustrations in…

February 6, 2023

[24Bit Podcast] What’s good with the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Series?

Samsung last week officially unveiled its latest devices in the S Series comprising the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+, and…

January 30, 2023

[24Bit Podcast] Tech in 2023: Discussing everything that happened in January

In this first episode of our 24Bit podcast, we discuss everything that happened in January. Listen in to the conversation…

November 21, 2022

[24Bit Podcast] What is Safaricom 5G WiFi for Home and Businesses?

Safaricom went commercial with 5G in Kenya a couple of weeks ago officially becoming the first operator in East Africa…

August 1, 2022

[24Bit Podcast] Discussing Samsung’s 2022 TV and Home Appliances Lineup

Samsung has unveiled a new lineup of smart home digital and electronic appliances. These are immediately available in the market.…

July 4, 2022

[24Bit Podcast] A tribute to the now retired Internet Explorer browser

27 years after it went live, Microsoft announced that it is now officially shutting down Internet Explorer. Microsoft officially ended…

July 4, 2022

[24Bit Podcast] Our Experiences Using The New M-Pesa VISA Virtual Card

Listen in on Emmanuel Chenze, Dickson Otieno and Nick Kanali as we discuss our personal experiences with the recently launched…

June 13, 2022

[24Bit Podcast] What is the new M-Pesa VISA Virtual Card, and how can you use it?

In this episode, we discuss Safaricom’s latest Globalpay initiative where they’ve partnered with VISA to launch a Virtual CARD tied…

May 30, 2022

[24Bit Podcast] The State of Banking Apps in Kenya

We all have a bank account, don’t we? And many of us use an app to operate our accounts, yes?…

May 16, 2022

[24Bit Podcast] Dissecting Safaricom’s Cloud Offerings

In March this year, Safaricom announced that it is expanding its enterprise business unit to offer cloud computing, cyber security…

May 4, 2022

[The TechTrends Podcast] Episode 2: Key takeaways from Connected Kenya Summit 2022 with Telkom Kenya’s Peter Othino

In this episode of our TechTrendsKE podcast, Nixon chats with Telkom Kenya’s Head of Products and Solutions Peter Othino to…

April 26, 2022

[24Bit Podcast] Oppo Reno7 Series: Discussing everything you need to know

In this latest episode of our 24Bit Podcast, we talk about the Oppo Reno 7 and the Reno 7 5G…

March 22, 2022

[24Bit Podcast] Midrange Smartphones Vs High-end and Budget Smartphones; Where the lines overlap

We sat down to discuss midrange smartphones and where they sit. What exactly is a mid-ranger? What’s its price? And which…

March 8, 2022

[24Bit Podcast] International Women’s Day: A chat with women in tech at Safaricom

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2022, we sat down with 4 women working a Safaricom PLC for this episode of…

February 9, 2022

[24Bit Podcast] Discussing the new Galaxy S22 Series with Charles Kimari and Foi Wambui

Right after Galaxy Unpacked event we sat down with Charles Kimari, Head of Mobile Division at Samsung Electronics East Africa…

January 28, 2022

[24Bit Podcast] Samsung’s new online brand shop launch

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 2 of our 24Bit podcat. This is the very first episode we shot this year…

January 24, 2022

[24Bit Podcast] M1 MacBooks: Hype or Substance?

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 1. Our first self-produced Podcast. In this episode, we talk about the M1 Macs. Are…

October 27, 2021

[24Bit Podcast] The Internet of Things in Kenya – Now and in the future

In this latest episode of 24Bit podcast, we sat down to discuss a topic we may all have heard about…

October 11, 2021

[24Bit Podcast] A Discussion with Facebook’s Alex-Handrah Aime on the company’s connectivity initiatives and investments in Africa

In this episode, Nick Kanali sits down with Alex-Handrah Aime. Director, Network Investments – Emerging Markets at Facebook to discuss…

October 5, 2021

[24Bit Podcast] What are the Options for Sports Streaming in Kenya?

In this episode of our 24Bit Podcast, we sat down to discuss some of the ways in which Kenyans stream…

September 22, 2021

[24Bit Podcast] Do we really need Foldable Phones?

Following the launch of Samsung’s latest Foldables; the Fold3, and the Flip3, we sat down to discuss the importance of…

September 6, 2021

[24Bit Podcast] AI for the Consumer – A Discussion with Samsung’s Head of Consumer Electronics Division, Mr. Sam Odhiambo

Samsung Electronics East Africa recently announced that its new line-up of AI-centered consumer electronics are now available locally. The company…

August 16, 2021

[24Bit Podcast]A Discussion with Charles Kimari from Samsung Electronics East Africa

Following Samsung Unpacked August 2021, we sat down with Charles Kimari, Business Head Home Appliance Division Samsung Electronics East Africa…

July 26, 2021

[24Bit Podcast] TECNO Phantom X – Flagship Enough?

In this latest episode of our 24Bit podcast, we discuss the TECNO Phantom X. TECNO Officially launched this device three…

June 30, 2021

[24Bit Podcast] Windows 11 is here: What to expect, and more!

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 2. Hosted by Emmanuel Chenze from AndroidKenya.com! Listen in on our conversation on the upcoming…

June 30, 2021

[24Bit Podcast] Infinix NOTE 10 Series: A Huge Upgrade

Welcome to Season 4 of 24Bit Podcast! And thank you for sticking around with us through the episodes! In our…

May 7, 2021

[24Bit Podcast] Spotify in Kenya; What has changed months later?

Listen to Nick Kanali, Emmanuel Chenze, and Dickson Otieno talk about Spotify in the Kenyan market, prices, playlists, artists, and…

April 19, 2021

[24Bit Podcast] Buying a new computer? Here are things to consider!

Listen to Nick Kanali, Emmanuel Chenze, and Dickson Otieno share ideas on what to look out for when purchasing a…

April 14, 2021

[24Bit Podcast] The Opportunities Fintech brings to Africa: A discussion with Flourish Ventures Principal Efayomi Carr

In this latest episode of our 24Bit podcast, I sat down with Efayomi Carr to discuss Fintech in Africa. Efayomi…

April 12, 2021

[24Bit Podcast] LG exiting the smartphone business and how this affects the whole industry

Last week, LG Electronics confirmed that it’s shutting down its smartphone business. The move, the company said will enable it…

April 5, 2021

[24Bit Podcast] A discussion on 5G Networks and what Kenyans can expect!

In this latest episode of our 24Bit podcast, we discuss 5G. Safaricom recently launched 5G in Kenya, making this country…

March 29, 2021

[24Bit Podcast] Are Kenyans ready to pay for content: A discussion on Nation’s Paywall

In this episode of our 24Bit Podcast, Emmanuel Chenze, Nick Kanali and Dickson Otieno discuss the idea of having a…

March 22, 2021

[24Bit Podcast] Collective thoughts on the OPPO Reno5

In this Bonus Episode of our 24Bit Podcast, Emmanuel Chenze, Nick Kanali and Dickson Otieno discuss the new OPPO Reno5…

March 15, 2021

[24Bit Podcast] Does PayPal Care about its Kenyan Users?

In this latest episode of our 24Bit Podcast, Emmanuel Chenze, Nick Kanali and Dickson Otieno discuss Paypal; Uses, benefits, problems,…

March 1, 2021

24Bit Podcast: Dissecting Safaricom’s new fair usage policy for its Home Fibre service

Safaricom’s new Fair Usage Policy (FUP) for its Home Fibre service has gone into effect. According to the FUP, Safaricom Home…

October 26, 2020

24Bit Podcast Ep 25: Is the iPad a Computer?

In this latest episode of our 24Bit Podcast, Emmanuel Chenze, Nick Kanali and Dickson Otieno discuss the iPAD. The iPAD…

July 10, 2020

24Bit Podcast Ep 24: Buying Smartphones Through Device Financing Plans

In this latest episode of our 24Bit podcast, Emmanuel Chenze, Nick Kanali and Dickson Otieno discuss different device financing plans…

July 7, 2020

24Bit Podcast Episode 23- Discussion on Smartphone Cameras

In this latest episode of our 24Bit podcast, Emmanuel Chenze, Nick Kanali and Dickson Otieno are joined by Ken Bonyo…

June 7, 2020

24Bit Podcast Episode 23: Are Kenyans Ready for Cashless Matatu Payments?

In this latest episode of our 24Bit podcast, Emmanuel Chenze, Nick Kanali and Dickson Otieno discuss the new upcoming requirement…

June 1, 2020

24Bit Podcast Episode 22: Video Chat Apps – The new normal for many

In this latest episode of our 24Bit Podcast, Emmanuel Chenze, Nick Kanali and Dickson Otieno discuss Video Chat Apps people…

May 11, 2020

24Bit Podcast Episode 21: Our Experience with the Huawei Y7p (No Google Apps)

In this latest episode of our 24Bit podcast Emmanuel Chenze, Nick Kanali and Dickson Otieno discuss the Huawei Y7p which…

May 4, 2020

24Bit Podcast Episode 20: Working from Home – How it has been for us

The world is going through what is being called the world’s biggest work-from-home experiment over the current coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.…

February 10, 2020

24Bit Podcast Episode 19: Value vs Brand Name

What’s in a name? Well, turns out, a lot. Quite a lot. Question, would you compromise on features of a…

January 27, 2020

24Bit Podcast Episode 18: Mobile Money and Mobile Banking Transaction Rates in Kenya

Do you use mobile money services? Okay, what kind of a question is that? Kenya is very synonymous with mobile…

October 5, 2019

24Bit Podcast Episode 17: Bus Hailing Apps – SWVL and Little Shuttle

This episode was shot before the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) announced that it was suspending bus hailing app…

July 15, 2019

24Bit Podcast Episode 16: Safaricom Reverse Calls

Did you use reverse calls back in the day or are you one of those who didn’t know what that…

June 24, 2019

24Bit Podcast Episode 15: Fake Phones in Kenya

Have you ever bought a fake phone? Or a tablet? Or a smartwatch? What makes up a “fake” device? How…

June 10, 2019

24Bit Podcast Episode 14: Which Way Huawei?

Huawei has been all over the news in recent days. The company has been banned by Google from using its…

December 26, 2018

24Bit Podcast: Discussion on Safaricom’s Neon Kicka 4 Smartphone

The Safaricom Neon Kicka 4 was unveiled in October 2018 under the company’s #MaishaNiDigital campaign and is selling at…

November 12, 2018

Podcast: 24Bit Season 2 – Episode 2 – Ksh.100,000 Smartphones

Smartphone prices starting at Ksh. 100,000 are getting more common but that is really necessary? This is the discussion we…

October 14, 2018

24Bit Season 2 – Episode 1 – Music Streaming Apps

Music Streaming Apps Want to get your stream on? I bet you do. In recent years, music streaming apps have…

August 3, 2018

24Bit Episode 11: Are Tablets Dead?

Worldwide tablet shipments declined 11.8% to 31.6 million in 1Q18 (5.1% below forecast). The forecast for the remainder of the…

July 18, 2018

24Bit Episode 10: A discussion on the recent Twitter Purge.

24Bit Episode 10: One of the hashtags that was trending last week on Twitter locally was #TwitterCleanUpKE. If you missed…

June 25, 2018

24Bit Episode 9: A discussion On Data Bundles

The debate on mobile data is something we can never exhaust. Everyday mobile operators in the country and always competing…

April 11, 2018

24Bit Episode 7: A discussion on taxi hailing Apps in Kenya

Taxi-hailing apps have been flooding the Kenyan market in recent days. Ever since the advent of Uber, major cities and…

March 11, 2018

24Bit Episode 6: Are online reviews relevant for businesses?

Online reviews have been termed as key drivers in customer purchase decision. Traders across different spheres of the global economy confess…

February 12, 2018

The State of eCommerce in Kenya – 24Bit, Episode 5

Watch and Listen to our latest podcast as we discuss the state of eCommerce in Kenya. You can also listen…

December 18, 2017

24Bit – Listen and subscribe to our latest Podcast

24Bit is an ongoing conversation around technology trends between tech bloggers. Every weekend we gather around to talk about interesting happenings…

September 25, 2017

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…