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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Launching in Kenya on November 25th
Xiaomi’s Redmi sub-brand is one of the most popular smartphones of the company. Last month the company reported selling a…
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Nokia 6.2 Officially Available in Kenya Starting at Ksh 26,500
The long-lost Nokia 6.2 is now available in Kenya. The phone was announced together with Nokia 7.2 in 2019’s IFA…
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Reviews
Asus ZenBook Pro Duo Laptop Quick Thoughts
Last week, I had a rare chance to spend a few days with the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo Laptop. Well,…
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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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Apps
NordVPN Officially Launches NordLocker, Its File Encryption Tool
NordVPN, one of the world’s most popular VPN providers, has launched its file encryption tool – NordLocker. The tool can…
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Gadgets
Vivo V17 Pro Price, Specifications and Availability in Kenya
Vivo Kenya announced its solid launch in Kenya, setting up its first regional office in the country’s capital. The launch…
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OPPO Reno 2F To Be Launched in Kenya This November
Oppo Kenya plans to launch a new iteration of its Reno Series this November. The company says the new phone…
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Vivo Opens Regional Offices in Kenya Marked By The Launch of Industry’s First Dual Pop Up Camera Phone
Vivo Kenya has been in the Kenyan market for the past few months. But the company’s presence has only been…
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News
Our OPPO A9 2020 Top and Favorite Features
After successfully launching the Reno 2 series in Kenya, OPPO has also brought the new OPPO A Series 2020 into…
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Gadgets
Huawei Wins Two TechRadar Mobile Choice Consumer Awards
This year’s TechRadar Mobile Choice Consumer Awards (MCCA) had good news for Huawei as the company glitched two awards. The…
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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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News
Jumia Expects Massive Turn Out For November Black Friday Sale
With Black Friday deals looming, expect massive deals from your favorite e-commerce stores. Kenya’s biggest online retailer, Jumia Kenya, is…
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Gadgets
Xiaomi’s Mi Note Line is back – Mi Note 10 To Sport a 108MP Camera
Xiaomi’s Mi Note line, not to be confused with the Redmi Note series, is finally back after a hideous one-year…
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CYBER SECURITY
Just Googling these Celebrities might get you Hacked
Many people love celeb gossip, and that has also turned out as a sweet spot for hackers to prey on…
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CLOUD
[Column] How cloud-based AI enables modernisation of business
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is proving to be a key technology in delivering improved customer experience and exceeding customer expectations. It…
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Gadgets
TECNO Camon 12 Series Available in Kenya Starting Today
The TECNO Camon 12 series is finally here. After teasing for the device since last month, the TECNO Mobile is…
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Gadgets
Google Hardware Event: All the Highlights | Pixel 4, Pixel Buds 2 and More Announced
As planned, the Google Hardware Event went down yesterday in New York. We anticipated many announcements on the company’s hardware…
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News
Used hard drives being sold on eBay still contain people’s sensitive personal data, report
42% of hard drives purchased on eBay still contain sensitive data. 15% of these hard drives hold personal information on…
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24BIt
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…
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Gadgets
4 Essential Things to do Before Updating your Android Phone
So, Google’s next major Android update is here, and from what we know, the new Android version (Android 10) has…
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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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Gadgets
Oppo plans to launch OPPO A9 (2020) in Kenya Soon
Oppo Kenya has revealed that their new A-series device Oppo A9 (2020) is launching in Kenya soon. The latest entry…
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Apps
Google Pulls down Android Apps overcharging users for basic features
Google Playstore – Android’s official application store has been up for bashing, especially on the security-related side of it. Well,…
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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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News
Facebook suspends tens of thousands of apps over the Cambridge Analytica Scandal
As an update to the on-going crackdown on apps with access to user info, Facebook has suspended tens of thousands…
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CYBER SECURITY
Remove these VPN apps from your Android phone immediately
By now, you are pretty much familiar with the pattern. Google keeps fighting malicious actors on the Playstore, but still,…
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Gadgets
Oppo F11 Series Revamped With New Jewelry White Color Variant
Oppo, the Chinese smartphone maker, has revamped its Oppo F11 series of devices in Kenya with a new color variant.…
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Social Media
How to Make the Most of Social Media When Looking for a New Job
Today, social media is about much more than simply being social. From its humble beginnings as an innovative way to…
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Gadgets
Apple Announces iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max
Apple has finally announced its new iPhone 11 series aimed to take on the many Android flagships existent on the…
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Gadgets
Oppo A9(2020) is Official, Featuring Snapdragon 655 SoC and Quad-camera Setup
So, it is still 2019, but we are remaining with only four months before the year closes. Oppo has officially…
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Reviews
Nokia 5.1 Review: After 6 Months of Daily Use
I bought the Nokia 5.1 back in February and since then I’ve used the device as my daily driver –…
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Gadgets
Vivo Y Series Smartphones now in Kenya targeting the youth
Vivo Kenya officially set shop in the country this year. The Chinese smartphone maker is a subsidiary to the third-largest…
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CYBER SECURITY
iPhones have been Quietly Hacked by Malicious Websites for Years, says Google
In what appears to be one of the deadliest attacks ever to grace the iOS land, Google has revealed a…
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Information Technology / Social & Digital Media Intern – Summit Recruitment & Search
Job Summary We are looking for an energetic, entrepreneurial & solution-oriented Information Technology | Social & Digital Media Intern to…
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News
Bluetooth has a Serious Flaw that Exposes Millions of Devices Vulnerable to Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers have detailed a report that showcases a flaw in Bluetooth dubbed KNOB (Key Negotiation Of Bluetooth). KNOB allows an…
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Gadgets
Vivo Y15 With 5000mAh Battery, Triple Rear Cameras & 16MP Selfie Camera Available in Kenya at Ksh 21999
Vivo has officially unveiled its first device in Kenya, Vivo Y15. Vivo Y15 was first announced by the company back…
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CLOUD
[Column] The new revolution every business should talk about
Just as telephones and cars changed how we work and play, 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) is ushering in a new…
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CYBER SECURITY
Your DSLR Camera is Also Vulnerable to Ransomware Attacks
Would you have ever imagined that cameras can be susceptible to attacks? I bet you’d think they are not. The…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy Note 10/ Note 10 Plus Price, Specifications and Availability in Kenya
This year’s Note Series takes thing even further and picks it up right from where the Galaxy S 10/S10 Plus…
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CLOUD
[Column] Seven Best Practices for Securing the Public Cloud
The simplicity and cost-effectiveness of the public cloud have led more and more organizations to take advantage of Amazon Web…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy Note 10/ Note 10 Plus Launch “Galaxy Unpacked” Happening Today
After launching the Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus back in February, Samsung is back with their Note Series flagships…
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BUSINESS
Government wants multinationals with local operations to produce their ads locally
The government wants multinationals firms with local operations to produce their adverts locally or pay a premium or tax to…
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News
Forget Faceapp, this AI-Powered Website Turns Your Selfies into Vintage Portraits
I’m sure you still remember FaceApp, the not-so-cool but intelligent, controversial Russian AI-powered App that turned your selfies into an…
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CLOUD
[Column] Data sovereignty in Africa, why you should care
African businesses are currently making massive investments in things like machine learning and artificial intelligence tools and are using cloud…
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Startups
Kenyan Agri-Tech Startup Taimba Secures $100K Funding from Gray Matters Capital’s coLABS
Nairobi based B2B Agri-Tech startup Taimba has secured $100K in funding from US-based impact investor Gray Matters Capital’s gender lens…
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BUSINESS
Jumia Has it All Sale – Thousands of electronic products to be discounted
Jumia is for no doubt, the largest e-commerce business in Kenya. Jumia, as a platform, has even been the primary…
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News
TECNO Mobile Rebrands, Adopts “Expect More” Slogan
TECNO Mobile has been the leading smartphone vendor in Kenya for a while now, thanks to its focus on providing…
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News
Big Tech Companies to Be Reviewed By the US over Anti-Competitive Practices
The US Department of Justice yesterday launched a probe to investigate big tech companies on whether they engage in anti-competitive…
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Gadgets
Top 5 Best Phones in Kenya Under Ksh 20,000
When it comes to the Kenyan market, I’m skeptical of talking about budget-smartphones because it’s very different, unlike other markets.…
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CYBER SECURITY
NSO Group’s Malware Now Capable of Spying on Data Stored in iCloud, Reports
The NSO Group, a famous Israel security firm has reportedly developed tools which can be able to scrape data from…
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Gadgets
OPPO RENO 10X Zoom Set to be Launched in Kenya on Monday 22nd
Oppo has announced plans to launch their Reno 10X Zoom device in Kenya on Monday 22nd. The company first announced…
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Huawei’s First 5G Device Mate 20X 5G Officially Launched
Huawei has finally launched their first 5G powered phone, Huawei Mate 20X 5G. The 5G powered Mate 20X is identical…
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Qualcomm 215 Mobile Chipset for Budget Devices Announced
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 200 Series chipset for budget-oriented devices has finally received a revamp with a successor to the obsolete Qualcomm…
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Gadgets
Samsung in Trouble For Misleading Users Over “Water Resistance” of Galaxy Phones
Water resistance is one of the most anticipated features in premium devices. Well, Samsung has been having their Galaxy S,…
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Gadgets
Less Than 50% of iPhone Users Know Their Phone Model, Survey
If there’s something so close to people these days is their smartphone. But how well do you know your phone?…
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BUSINESS
Michael Joseph Named Safaricom Interim CEO
Michael Joseph has been appointed interim Chief Executive Officer of Safaricom following Bob Collymore’s death yesterday. A statement issued by…
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BUSINESS
Huawei can now resume business with US-based tech companies- Trump
After weeks of struggling and tussling with the United States government over the trade ban, the Chinese tech behemoth Huawei…
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Gadgets
The next TECNO Phantom device is coming on July 10
TECNO Phantom Series was popular at some time in the Kenyan market but since the company’s relaxation things have turned…
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Apps
Upcoming WhatsApp feature will enable you to share your WhatsApp status to Facebook and Instagram
Facebook will soon let you share your WhatsApp stories to different platforms. Rolled as a beta-feature on June 24, the…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom VoLTE goes live countrywide
Safaricom has today launched Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and Video over LTE (ViLTE) technology across the country aimed at meeting…
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News
Cloud service provider afriQloud launches in Uganda, 15 African countries to follow in 2020
Pan-African connectivity provider, BringCom has partnered with science and technology investor, Imprimatur Capital, and European edge cloud software company, GIG…
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News
BAKE Awards 2019 winners announced
The BAKE Awards 2019 winners were announced yesterday at an event held at the Utalii Hotel. The winners on the night…
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Gadgets
Galaxy Store: Samsung’s all-in-one platform for your digital Galaxy needs
In response to the diversifying needs of Samsung Galaxy smartphone and smartwatch users, Samsung Electronics launched Galaxy Store, a new…
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BUSINESS
Architectural Dubai
Dubai is known for its incredible vision and creative architectural feats, so it’s no surprise that the city is home…
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Startups
[Column] How to catch the attention of your future investor
What would you do if you were given free money for your business? Grants give the beneficiaries peace of mind…
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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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News
Huawei files a trademark to HongMeng OS in several countries
It has been quite some time now since the Huawei ban struck the tech market, especially given that Huawei is…
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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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News
You can now pay a visit to the International Space Station according to NASA
We all have heard and even read books about the other side of the globe, the orbit. The orbit and…
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Startups
Fintech Startups can now apply and pitch at the Finnovation World Kenya Summit
The Finnovation World Kenya summit takes place in Nairobi on June 18. The event will bring together fitench players from…
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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
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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Apps
WhatsApp beta for iOS hints the inability to save profile pictures in the future
WhatsApp, Facebook-owned instant messaging app has been reported working on a few improvements in the iOS app. One of the…
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Gadgets
Oppo Reno and Reno 10X Zoom launched in India
Oppo, in addition to the recently launched Oppo K3, has added yet another device in their docket. Oppo Reno and…
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Reviews
Infinix S4 Review: All About Cameras
The Infinix S4 is the latest device from Infinix to be launched in the Kenyan market. Infinix is selling it…
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Gadgets
Huawei launches Honor 20 Pro and Honor 20 running Android 9.0 Pie
This week you can’t talk about Huawei without remembering the US ban that has escalated in the media in the…
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Gadgets
OnePlus 7 Pro launched: Price, specifications and availability
The Chinese company OnePlus has just released another device in addition to the OnePlus lineage. OnePlus had been in the…
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CYBER SECURITY
WhatsApp voice call feature used by attackers to inject malicious spyware
On Monday, WhatsApp, a Facebook-owned instant messaging service, has reported the existence of vulnerabilities that allowed hackers to spy on…
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News
Here’s the full list of nominees for the BAKE Awards 2019
BAKE has announced the nominees of the BAKE Awards 2019. Among the nominees announced include us here at TechTrendsKE under…
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News
Huduma Number and Nipsey Hussle top Google searched items by Kenyans in April
Huduma Number and the death of popular American hip hop artist, Nipsey Hussle were among the top Google searched items…
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COLUMNS
[Column] Urban vs Rural – How to optimise ICT investment strategies
Africa is a large continent, and investors tend to pick and choose their markets based on a multitude of criteria.…
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Gadgets
OPPO F11 Pro and F11 officially launched in Kenya
OPPO has officially launched its latest F11 series – F11 Pro and the F11 smartphone in the Kenyan market. The…
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Startups
Kenya is hosting the fourth annual MEST Africa Summit in June
MEST Africa is bringing its fourth annual MEST Africa Summit to Nairobi. The Pan-African entrepreneurial training program, seed fund and…
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Gadgets
Infinix S4 with a teardrop notch launching soon, here’s what we know
Infinix Mobility unveiled the HOT 7 last month and it looks like we might be seeing yet another device from…
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Startups
DEMO Africa is heading back in Morocco in partnership with APEBI
The Federation of Information Technology, Telecommunications and Offshoring (APEBI) and DEMO Africa have today announced a partnership that will see…
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BUSINESS
Metropol TV, Kenya’s first 24-hour business news channel launched
Business Information and Credit Management Company Metropol Corporation has launched Metropol TV, the first Kenyan 24-hour business news channel. The…
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Reviews
Huawei Y6 Prime 2019 Quick Thoughts
The Huawei Y6 Prime 2019 officially went on sale this month. Huawei is selling the device at Ksh.13,499 and you…
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Social Media
Swipe for a Snap – Twitter newest update
Nowadays everything social needs a photo or video. Twitter’s newest update is going back to what we knew as TwitPic.…
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News
Skype for web gets new features including HD video calling and call recording
Skype has added some new features to its web app including HD video calling and the ability to record calls.…
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News
Mobile content consumption in Kenya on the rise, Nendo report
Data consumption in Kenya is expected to hit the 1 billion gigabyte mark by 2022 with more Kenyans now consuming…
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News
Funtrench partners with BTA to offer certified blockchain-related courses in Kenya
Funtrench has announced a new partnership with US-based blockchain certification company, Blockchain Training Alliance (BTA) to offer certified blockchain-related courses in Kenya. This…
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BUSINESS
Understanding Zuri, Safaricom’s AI Chatbot and Why it’s Important
In December 2018, Safaricom introduced Zuri, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbot to help customers perform a wide range of tasks.…
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News
Oppo unveils its new 10x Lossless Zoom Smartphone Camera Tech at MWC 2019
Lots of interesting smartphone tech came out of MWC 2019 with the major highlights being, of course, foldable smartphones. The…
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Gadgets
MWC 2019: LG unveils the LG V50 ThinQ 5G, alongside the new LG G8 ThinQ
LG Electronics unveiled its newest G and V series flagship smartphones at the Mobile World Conference 2019 in Barcelona. The…
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Gadgets
MWC 2019: HMD Global unveils the Nokia 9 PureView with 5 cameras and four other Nokia devices
HMD Global, the makers of Nokia phones, has announced five new Android smartphones, at the Mobile World Conference (MWC 2019),…
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Reviews
Huawei Y7 Prime 2019 Quick Thoughts
Huawei unveiled the Huawei Y7 Prime 2019 in Kenya a few weeks ago. There was a media launch which we…
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News
Kenyan Clubs in CAF Confederation Cup 2019
Confederation Cup is arguably the second most important football tournament on the African continent after the Cup of Nations, with…
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News
The Mastercard Love Index shows rising e-commerce spending in Kenya
The annual Mastercard Love Index indicates that Kenyans are willing to dig deeper into their pockets to make their partners…
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Startups
BRCK acquires local public WiFi provider Surf
Hardware and connectivity startup BRCK has announced that it has acquired local public WiFi provider Surf and parent company EveryLayer.…
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COLUMNS
Local SEO 101: A 6-Point Guide To Rank Your Business
Local SEO is a search engine optimization tactic that businesses use to focus their SEO strategies on local searches. Instead…
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News
Lava enters the Kenyan phone market, unveils a number of smart and feature phones
Indian phone maker Lava international has finally launched in Kenya. The company yesterday unveiled its low-cost feature phones and smartphones…
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