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News
Euro 2016: UC Browser and TECNO partner to Offer Users free Prized Game bets
The Euro 2016 quarter finals begin today following a successful knockout stage a few days ago. Kicking off the quarter…
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Reviews
Tecno Camon C9 Unboxing and first impressions
The much awaited Tecno Camon C9 was finally launched into the Kenyan market last week, confirming the leaks and rumours…
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Tecno Camon C9 officially launches in Kenya
Tecno Mobile has today officially launched the Tecno Camon C9 smartphone into the Kenyan market. The phone which was launched…
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Gadgets
The Tecno C9 is now available for Pre-order
We are all looking forward to the Tecno Camon 9 to hit the market. From the teasers out there the…
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News
The Upcoming Tecno C9 Will retail at Kshs. 17,999
I have told you about the Tecno Camon 9 before. The device is not in the market yet but Tecno…
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Sneak preview: What you need to know about Tecno Camon C9 innovative dual camera
Most Kenyans nowadays take photos at almost any confluence around them, thanks to the trend in smartphone photography. Despite the…
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Gadgets
Tecno is launching yet another tablet, Tecno PhonePad 7 (II); Here is what to expect
A few weeks ago Tecno mobile unveiled a new tablet into the Kenyan market. The Tecno DroiPad 8 (II) tablet…
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Reviews
Tecno DroiPad 8II Quick Review
Tecno Mobile launched the Tecno DroiPad 8II tablet into the Kenyan market. The tablet, as I had mentioned in my…
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Reviews
TECNO Droipad 8II Unboxing, first impression and release dates
So we have told you all the details you need to know about the TECNO DroiPad 8II, a product TECNO…
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Gadgets
TECNO DroiPad 8II Photos
A couple of weeks ago we told you TECNO Mobile was will be launching a new tablet into the market.…
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Reviews
REVIEW: TECNO Boom J8, another Music Phone from TECNO Mobile
We all agree that TECNO Mobile has been doing quite well when it comes to producing great phones. The company…
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Gadgets
TECNO is launching the DroiPad 8II tablet in Kenya, Here’s what to expect
About a week ago TECNO Mobile launched the TECNO Boom J8, its first 2016 smartphone. The launch which also happened…
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Reviews
TECNO Boom J8 Unboxing and First impressions.
Last Saturday TECNO Mobile unveiled its first 2016 smartphone, the TECNO Boom J8. The J8 is the successor of the…
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Gadgets
TECNO Mobile Officially unveils the TECNO BOOM J8
TECNO Mobile on Saturday added a new device to its TECNO Boom series, launching the TECNO Boom J8. The TECNO…
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News
Tecno Mobile Working On New Custom UI Known as HiOS
This is probably something you should expect to come with future TECNO device, a new User Interface. Known as HiOS,…
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You can now take all TECNO Mobile related queries to TECNO SPOT Forum
TECNO Mobile has opened an online forum that will give users from across Africa a chance to interact and ask…
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Expect TECNO BOOM J8 to launch sooner that you expected.
Rumor has it Tecno Mobile could be releasing its next Smartphone, the Tecno J8 soon. Not so much has been…
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Reviews
REVIEW: Hands On with the TECNO Phantom 5
Quick Key Specs • Display: 5.5 inch HD touchscreen (1080 X 1920 pixels) • OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop • Processor:…
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News
TECNO Mobile Present Cheque to Arise Children’s Home
A team from TECNO mobile has today presented a cheque to the Arise Child Development Organisation (ACDO) in Dagoretti Naiobi.…
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TECNO Mobile raises money to support a children’s Home in Nairobi
By Nixon Kanali, TechTrendsKE TECNO Mobile Kenya last month raised Kshs.356,680 to support the Arise Child Development Organization, a Childrens…
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Gadgets
Tecno Mobile unveils the Phantom 5 into the Kenyan Market
Tecno Mobile Limited has today its much anticipated flagship device, the Phantom 5 into the Kenyan market. The company says…
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Gadgets
Tecno is about to launch a new phone, here is what to expect
Tecno Mobile is about to launch its new camera phone, the TECNO Camon C5 which comes with a 5 inch…
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Reviews
Tecno Boom J7: Review and Unboxing Video
Tecno Boom J7 is yet another great product from Tecno Mobile and what makes it very different from previous devices…
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BUSINESS
Jumia Kenya to offer discounts of up to 50% this Black Friday
Jumia, Kenya has today launched its much-anticipated Black Friday campaign that will run from November 1 to November 30, 2024.…
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News
Infinix Zero Flip Makes Its Debut in Kenya
Infinix has entered the foldables chat with the debut of the Infinix Zero Flip. It’s been a long time coming…
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News
Safaricom Hook Kicks Off ‘Circle’ Youth Development Bootcamps
Safaricom Plc through its youth platform, Safaricom Hook (S-Hook), has officially kicked off a nationwide series of upskilling bootcamps dubbed…
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Gadgets
Competition for Tri-Fold Smartphones Intensifies
Tri-Fold smartphones: The foldables market is maturing with smartphone makers announcing their versions in the clamshell and bookstyle formats. With…
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24BIt
Reviews Roundup: Phones We Have Been Using and Loving
Dive into the latest 24Bit Podcast episode as Dickson Otieno, Emmanuel Chenze, and Nixon Kanali bring their current smartphones to…
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Samsung’s next foldable phones will arrive on July 26
Samsung has confirmed that it will be hosting its 2023 Unpacked event on July 26th, where we expect the company…
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Gadgets
List of OPPO devices set to receive Android 14 update
OPPO has confirmed the list of devices from both its mid-tier and high-end segment that will be receiving the Android…
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Gadgets
Samsung hopes to sell 15 million units of the Galaxy Z Fold5 and the Galaxy Z Flip5 this year
Samsung has some crazy sales targets for its upcoming phones this year. The company hopes to ship 15 million units…
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News
Kenyans reduce spending on smartphones as inflation rises, report
A report by the International Data Corporation (IDC) has revealed that smartphone shipments to Kenya reduced by 13.5% year on…
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BUSINESS
Jumia Tech Week Campaign kicks off today, up to 50% discounts on electronics
Jumia Kenya has today kicked off its annual Tech Week Campaign that will see customers enjoy up to 50% discounts…
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News
Nokia T10 Tablet Specs, Price and Availability in Kenya
HMD Global, the makers of Nokia phones made the Nokia T10 tablet available in Kenya a week ago. Featuring an…
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News
MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset supports up to 320MP camera sensors
The MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset is expected to power a number of flagship devices this year. Some of these devices…
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[Interview] MediaTek commits to increasing 5G adoption in Africa with affordable chipsets
Chipmaker MediaTek has announced its commitment to driving increased 5G adoption in Africa. In a recent interview with TechTrends Media,…
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News
realme eyes bigger market share in Kenya with new entry-level smartphones
Demand for entry-level smartphones has begun to rise in Kenya as young consumers go for devices that offer large storage,…
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News
MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset now available in East Africa: Here’s what’s new
Chipmaker MediaTek on Wednesday announced the arrival of its MediaTek Dimensity 9000 5G chipset in Kenya. The chipset is the…
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News
Number of sellers on Jumia in Kenya increased by 20% this year
Jumia says more than 5,000 sellers joined the platform in 2022, a 20% increase from the previous year. The e-commerce…
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BUSINESS
Jumia Black Friday 2022 Announced: Date, Discounts, Offers and More
Jumia Black Friday officially kicks off from 4th to 30th November 2022. Jumia Kenya says it expects millions of consumers…
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News
Chinese Phone Brands Dominate the African Smartphone Market, Report
A report by the International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that Chinese smartphone manufacturer Transsion is the leading seller in the…
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BUSINESS
Telkom and Lipa Later partner to launch device financing plan
Telkom Kenya and Buy-Now-Pay-Later company Lipa Later have today announced device financing that will make it easier for Kenyans to…
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News
Jumia sells motorbikes for 10 Bob as it Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
Kenya’s leading e-commerce platform Jumia will mark its 10th Anniversary by celebrating consumers and supporting sellers. The company’s anniversary-themed ‘10…
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Apps
Boomplay has launched in Ivory Coast, its 6th African country
Music streaming platform Boomplay has commenced operations in Côte d’Ivoire Ivory Coast, expanding its African reach to six countries. The…
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New Appointments
Lipa Later appoints AliExpress Co- Founder Tom Gong its new CTO
Kenyan buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) company Lipa Later has appointed Tom Gong, Co-Founder AliExpress and former Technical Program Manager for Google Wallet,…
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News
Safaricom revamps its data plans, to offer 100% more data at no extra cost
Safaricom has today made some adjustments to its data plans. With the new changes, customers are set to enjoy up…
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BUSINESS
Jumia Sellers Offer Consumers Exciting Deals for Tech Week 2022
Jumia Kenya consumers will enjoy great discounts during the Tech Week Campaign which started this week. The deals came from…
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Startups
Kenyan BNPL Startup Lipa Later Secures $12M funding to Expand Across Africa
Kenyan buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) startup Lipa Later has raised $12 million funding from a consortium of investors to expand its operations…
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[Updated] Safaricom Lipa Mdogo Mdogo Flexible 4G Smartphone Financing Plan Explained
Safaricom launched its much-awaited flexible smartphone financing plan in July last year. The campaign, precisely known as Lipa Mdogo Mdogo,…
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Blockchain
Everything You Need To Know About Safaricom’s New Mwelekeo Ni Internet Campaign
Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom recently unveiled a new campaign dubbed Mwelekeo Ni Internet. The campaign will see the service provider…
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[This Week In Tech] Facebook changes its corporate name to Meta and other top stories
This has been quite an interesting week for tech. We covered so many interesting stories from across Africa and the…
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Reviews
Nokia C30 Review: A sturdy entry-level device with a huge 6000mAh battery
Nokia C30 Review: HMD Global has been very aggressive when it comes to the Kenyan market. The company has unveiled…
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24BIt
[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…
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News
Infinix NOTE 10 Pro Review: Infinix went big
One of the devices that we were really looking forward to for Infinix Mobile to unveil in the local market…
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Gadgets
Best Phones Under Ksh 20,000 in Kenya (April 2021)
Budget phones often come with their shortcomings, but there are great phones available under Ksh 20k in Kenya. If you’re…
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Gadgets
Best Phones in Kenya Under Ksh.15,000 (October 2022)
You don’t necessarily need to spend much on a smartphone, thanks to the wide range of options available. And the…
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News
All Smartphones on Offer in Telkom Kenya’s Easter Device Promo
Telkom Kenya is offering a variety of devices as part of its Easter Device promo. The devices included range from…
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Telkom Kenya Announces Easter Device Promotion
Telkom Kenya has announced new offers on a variety of devices as part of its Easter promotion. The telco will…
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Gadgets
Everyone Should Buy Smartphones with Guaranteed Android and Security Updates
On February 18th, 2018, at MWC in Barcelona, HMD Global, the licensed maker of Nokia branded phones, entered a partnership…
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News
Global Smartphone Production to Reach 1.36 Billion Units in 2021, Report
2020 was a tough year for various industries around the globe owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. The smartphone market wasn’t…
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Reviews
Nokia 2.4 Review: Could’ve Been Better
HMD Global, the company behind Nokia phones, has released several iterations of its budget phones, and one of the latest…
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Gadgets
Wearable Device Market Grows Massively from July to September
Wearables are slowly but steadily becoming part of our daily lives, including fitness bands, smartwatches, and the broad hearable category.…
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News
Samsung Announces two new Entry-level Devices, Galaxy A12 and A02S, Coming in 2021
Samsung makes an array of smartphones targeted at different types of consumers. Samsung’s Galaxy smartphone lineup covers everyone from the…
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BUSINESS
Gadgets Leo, your one-stop eCommerce shop for smartphones
Kenya has one of the most vibrant e-commerce ecosystems in Africa which has been described as the next frontier in…
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CYBER SECURITY
Google Announces Initiative to Solve Security Issues in non-Pixel Phones
In the past three years or so, Google has ramped up Android updates and security patches to third-party vendors. The…
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Gadgets
Infinix Teases on Upcoming HOT 10 Series Smartphone
Infinix and TECNO launch their new devices almost at the same time. Following TECNO’s announcement of the Spark 6, Infinix…
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Reviews
Realme 6 Camera review
Realme 6 Camera review: Realme 6 is one of our favourite mid-range devices we have used this year. The phone…
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News
Infinix ZERO 8 Review
Infinix ZERO 8 Review: Infinix’s flagship device for the year 2020 is now selling in Kenya. Infinix is selling it…
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Gadgets
Cheap Smartphones Available in Kenya with FHD+ 90Hz Displays
Smartphones are getting better and better, especially in the midrange category. This is true, thanks to trickling down of yesterday’s…
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Gadgets
Infinix ZERO 8 Available in Kenya at KES 29,000
Infinix ZERO 8 is now official in Kenya. The phone costs KES 28,999. You can buy the phone online as…
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Featured
realme 6 Review: Some good value for money
Realme 6 Review: Realme finally entered the Kenyan market. The company, one of the fastest-growing smartphone brands in the world…
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Gadgets
Infinix ZERO 8 is Launching in Kenya Today
Infinix is launching its new flagship device in Kenya for 2020, dubbed Infinix ZERO 8 today. The company has already…
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Gadgets
The Real Cost of Buying Cheap Chinese Smartphones
It’s apparent that smartphones are getting cheaper by the day, at least in the lower market segment, a trend that’s…
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Gadgets
A Closer Look at ZTE’s Upcoming Under-display Camera Smartphone
ZTE is launching a phone with an under-display camera next month. The phone, ZTE Axon 20 5G, if available commercially,…
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Gadgets
Google Lens Arrives on KaiOS-Powered Feature Phones
After the introduction of Google Assistant to smart feature phones running KaiOS in 2017, Google is now adding support for…
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BUSINESS
Africa’s Smartphone Market Suffers Worst Decline Since 2015
It’s apparent that the covid-19 pandemic has negatively affected various industries around the world. For the smartphone market, the latest…
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Gadgets
Nokia Phones Nail it on Software and You Should Care
HMD, the maker of Nokia Phones has been on the roll in the past few years trying to resurrect the…
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CYBER SECURITY
Android Vendors Are Making Tangible Progress in Issuance of Security Patches
Android devices, especially non-premium ones, have long been left out of the cold from critical security patches, but that has…
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Gadgets
Smartphones Under Ksh 10,000 Are Most Popular In Kenya
The Kenyan smartphone market is quite diverse, like in other markets. There are many devices spanning across almost any price…
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Gadgets
Samsung Secures Top Spot In The Middle East And African Market, Thanks To Its Galaxy A Series Phones
Samsung Electronics has been ranked as the number one smartphone vendor in the Middle East and African market in Q3…
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News
VIVO V17 Pro Review: Is It Worth Your Money?
Vivo V17 Pro review: Vivo finally announced their official entry into the Kenyan in November 2019. This official entry was…
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Reviews
Infinix S5 Review: Worth Considering
Infinix S5 Review: Budget smartphones have been pretty exciting this year. The market has seen a number of these devices…
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Gadgets
Make use of your phone while charging via this new Google Assistant feature
After first teasing about the feature in September, Google has provided new and more details on the new Assistant ambient…
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CYBER SECURITY
Pre-installed Android Apps in Phones Can Ship With Security Loopholes – Report
Nobody likes most apps that come pre-installed in Android devices. These apps are not only as good as nothing but…
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Gadgets
Uber and Little have banned their drivers from using these smartphones
Uber and Little, pretty common ride-sharing apps in the country are banning a number of smartphones from being used by…
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Gadgets
List of Manufacturers To Ship Android 10 To Their Devices This Year
Android 10 Google’s latest Android version officially debuted on September 10. So far, only a handful of devices have been…
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Gadgets
Rwanda’s Mara Group Has Launched First “Made in Africa” Smartphones
Mara Phones, a subsidiary of Mara Group, recently announced its first Made in Africa phones. At an event held on…
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Gadgets
Best 2019 Infinix Phones Available in Kenya
Infinix – TECNO and itel’s sister company is for no doubt one of Kenya’s popular smartphone brands. The company has…
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COLUMNS
KaiOS devices were meant to be cheaper, not until Nokia confirmed otherwise
Feature phones have been so doomed since the first smartphone broke the unimaginable barriers that could have not been possible…
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Gadgets
Africa’s mobile phone market declined by 1.8% in Q2 2019
The Africa mobile phone market declined 1.8% quarter on quarter, QoQ, in Q2 2019, according to the latest figures announced…
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Interviews
[Interview] Nokia wants a chunk of Kenya’s smartphone market, but it’s not easy
The Nokia brand is back. At least we will all agree to that led by Finnish player HMD Global. Nokia…
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Reviews
Oppo A1k vs. Nokia 3.2: Does the New Oppo Device Stand a Chance Spec-wise?
So the Oppo A1k, another ”budget-oriented” smartphone from Oppo officially launched in the country on Friday 21. HMD Global also…
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Reviews
Huawei Y5 2019 Review: Go-to choice budget smartphone
The good people at Huawei sent me a review unit of the Huawei Y5 2019 last month just a week…
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Gadgets
Oppo A1k another budget-oriented device is launching in Kenya soon
Budget–oriented devices have become a common focus in the Kenyan market, and this isn’t about to end soon. Many companies…
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Gadgets
Top smartphones with high battery capacity for heavy users in Kenya
Battery endurance is one thing we all want when it comes to our favorite gadgets. There are a ton of…
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Gadgets
Vivo set to launch its smartphones in Kenya soon
You probably haven’t heard about Vivo, but if you watched last years World Cup, you have seen the company as…
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Gadgets
Huawei Y5 2019 officially goes on sale in Kenya for Ksh.11,499
The Huawei Y5 2019, another entry-level smartphone from Huawei has officially gone on sale in Kenya. Huawei is selling the…
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News
Africa’s Smartphone Market Sees First Growth Since 2015, IDC Report
Africa's smartphone market grew 2.3% in 2018 to total 88.2 million units, according to the latest figures announced by IDC.
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Gadgets
Huawei Y5 Lite (2018) Specs, Price and Availability in Kenya
Huawei launched the Huawei Y5 Lite (2018) in the country early last week featuring some entry-level specifications. Huawei is selling…
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LATEST DEALS
Kilimall Black Friday 2018: Here is what to expect
Its November, that month of the year when everyone is always waiting to grab Black Friday deals from different retailers…
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Reviews
XIAOMI Redmi 6A Unboxing and Quick Thoughts
Redmi 6A Unboxing Xiaomi unveiled its budget-friendly Redmi 6A this week in Nairobi. Jumia had already started sending out teasers…
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