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Gadgets
Smartphone Sales Dipped Again in Q2 2019, Gartner Report
The latest report from Gartner an analytics firm reveal smartphone sales are still on a slump. The firm stated a…
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Nokia Will Launch Affordable 5G Phones in 2020
It is no secret that available 5G phones are so expensive. Look at the Huawei Mate 20X 5G, Samsung Galaxy…
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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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HMD Global Extends Security Patch Support to First Nokia Android Phones
Security patches are crucial when it comes to software, and with smartphones, not everyone can provide monthly updates to all…
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Nokia showcases 5G potential in Nigeria, reiterates commitment to supporting operators and enterprises
Nokia has showcased how 5G technology can transform the way people live and work as well as enhance the industrial…
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Gadgets
Nokia 220 4G Officially Announced, Supports HD-calling and has Facebook and Twitter Pre-installed
HMD Global yesterday announced two new phones; Nokia 220 4G and Nokia 105(2019). From the names, you can tell these…
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Gadgets
List of Nokia Android smartphones that will support Safaricom VOLTE
Safaricom VoLTE went live countrywide this week. Through Safaricom VoLTE technology, customers with VoLTE supportive phones will be able to…
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Gadgets
Oppo A1k Officially Available in Kenya – Specs and Price
We had earlier reported the upcoming device from Oppo- Oppo A1k which was about to hit the Kenyan market. Yesterday…
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News
China Awards Key 5G Contracts to Huawei, Nokia, and Ericcson
5G is around the corner, and China the home of the world’s largest telecom operator in terms of subscribers 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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Reviews
Infinix S4 vs Nokia 3.2: A battle of specs and price
Infinix recently just launched their new device the Infinix S4 which was followed immediately by Infinix Smart 3 and Smart…
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News
Nokia showcases a series of 5G technology demos in Nairobi
Nokia is hosting a series of Innovation Days in Nairobi to showcase how 5G technology can transform the way people…
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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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rain and Nokia launch first commercial-ready 5G network in South Africa
South African operator rain and Nokia have announced the launch of the country’s first commercial-ready 5G network in Cape Town,…
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The 2019 trends impacting mobile on the African continent
According to the GMSA Mobile Economy 2018 report for sub-Saharan Africa, mobile subscribers rose by 44% in 2017 and this…
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What’s Good for 2019? 5G Network
2018 has been a great year for technology. It is the year that saw the awe-inspiring scientific and technological advances…
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Nokia partners with rain to roll out 5G in South Africa
Nokia has deployed its 5G site for the South African operator rain in time for the operator to launch 5G…
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Nokia 7 Plus serves first slice of Android 9 Pie
HMD Global has announced the rollout of Android 9 Pie on the Nokia 7 plus. Packed with Google’s intuitive software,…
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News
Remember The Iconic Nokia Snake Game? You Can Now Play it On Facebook’s Camera AR Platform.
Loved the iconic Nokia Snake game? Now you will have more reasons to love it even more. HMD Global, the…
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BUSINESS
Updated: Here’s a list of shops where you can buy the latest Nokia devices
You all have been asking where you can buy the latest Nokia devices apart from getting them on e-commerce site…
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News
Nokia 3 starts receiving Android Oreo updates
Nokia 3 has finally joined the Oreo family. HMD Global has announced that the device, which was launched in the…
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Gadgets
Leaked Photos of the Nokia X surface online, expected to go official anytime
HMD Global could just be planning to unveil yet another Android Nokia device. Images of the device expected to be…
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News
Nokia launches ReefShark chipsets that deliver massive performance gain in 5G networks
Nokia has unveiled its new ReefShark chipsets, which leverage in-house silicon expertise to dramatically reduce the size, cost and power…
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Nokia opens Cloud Collaboration Hubs to strengthen its cloud and data center services
Nokia has opened a Nokia Cloud Collaboration Hub in Singapore to strengthen its cloud and data center services. The company…
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Nokia to supply 5G equipment to NTT DOCOMO in support of launch of commercial 5G service
Nokia has signed an agreement with NTT DOCOMO, Japan’s largest mobile operator, to supply 5G baseband products for aiming to…
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Nokia 5 Quick Review: A classy device running on Android
I have been interacting with the Nokia 5 for a while now. Remember the device was among the Android Nokia…
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Reviews
NOKIA 5 First impression: Nokia pulled off a nice design
The Nokia 5 was among the 3 devices that HMD Global unveiled in Kenya back in July this year in…
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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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News
Rwanda Government pioneers Smart City Innovation with SRG and Nokia
Rwanda, Kigali – Nokia and SRG will collaborate with the Government of Rwanda to deploy Smart City technology to improve…
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CYBER SECURITY
Nokia malware report reveals new all-time high in mobile device infections and major IoT device security vulnerabilities
The latest Threat Intelligence Report by Nokia has revealed a new all-time high in mobile device malware infections, a sharp increase…
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MediaTek and Nokia Collaborate to Enable First Wave of 5G Networks and Devices
MediaTek and Nokia have announced plans to collaborate on the design of a next-generation mobile communication system for 5G technology.…
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Nokia launches next generation fiber technology delivers high capacity, low latency mobile transport solution for 5G era
Nokia has announced that it is introducing a broad set of next-generation fiber access solutions that deliver on the capacity…
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Nokia launches Gigabit Smart portfolio to make ultra-broadband network transformation easier and more predictable
Nokia announced the launch of its Gigabit Smart Build portfolio to help service providers build ultra-broadband networks easily and more…
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Gadgets
Meet Nokias’ $60,000 OZO virtual reality (VR) camera
If you thought we were not going to see much from Nokia after selling its mobile business to Microsoft in…
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News
MWC 2016: 4G Connections Surpass One Billion Mark Worldwide
The number of 4G mobile connections worldwide has surpassed the one billion mark and is on track to account for…
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Nokia to receive Loads of money from Samsung after patent license arbitration ruling
Nokia has today been awarded additional licensing fee from Samsung by the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber…
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Nokia and the French Government announce agreement on a shared vision of innovation
Nokia together with the French government have announced an agreement that will see Nokia help to drive innovation in France…
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News
Nokia, Ericsson and Intel collaborating on Next-Generation Wireless Connectivity for Internet of Things Market Segment
Nokia, Ericsson and Intel Corporation have announced their support for Narrow-Band Long-Term Evolution (NB-LTE) technology as the ideal wireless connectivity…
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News
Nokia to sell HERE maps to automotive industry consortium at an enterprise value of EUR 2.8 billion
Nokia has announced an agreement to sell its HERE digital mapping and location services business to a consortium of leading automotive…
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Nokia partners with HP, Microsoft and Telefonica to create IT enterprise infrastructure
By Nixon Kanali, TechTrendsKE Nokia has entered into strategic partnerships with HP, Microsoft and Telefonica to create an exceptional IT…
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Could this be world’s biggest selfie with more than 1,100 people?
A group of at least 1,151 people in Bangladesh have taken a selfie together with their Nokia Lumia 730 smartphone…
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Gadgets
Microsoft drops the Nokia brand, renames it ‘Microsoft Lumia’
By Nixon Kanali, Its now official, Microsoft is now putting an end to the Nokia brand name from its products and…
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News
Lumia 930 to be available in the UK on 17 July
By Nixon Kanali, Nokias’ flagship Lumia series smartphone the Lumia 930 running Microsoft’s new Windows Phone mobile operating system will be available…
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News
Microsoft launches Nokia 225
Microsoft had launched the all-new Nokia 225 exclusively at Nokia shop stores. According to Nokia’s official YouTube page, the “The…
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News
Microsoft Devices launches another of the Nokia X range in the Kenyan Market,
Microsoft Devices unit has today officially launched the Nokia XL device in the Kenyan market. The Nokia XL is one…
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Microsoft silently Updates Windows Phone 8.1 Developer Preview Based on Feedback
Microsoft has silently slipped out an update for developers and enthusiasts who are using the Windows Phone 8.1 Developer Preview.…
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Microsoft Announces Release Date for Windows Phone 8.1
Microsoft has finally announced when Windows Phone 8.1 will be available to Windows Phone users. The major operating system update will bring, among other…
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News
Nokia Tune marks its twentieth birthday, so where did it all start?
It’s arguably the most-played melody today. With more than a billion Nokia handsets in global circulation, the renowned Nokia ringtone,…
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News
Microsoft officially welcomes the Nokia Devices and Services business
Microsoft has completed its acquisition of the Nokia Devices and Services business. The acquisition has been approved by Nokia…
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Microsoft to Close Nokia Acquisition deal this Friday
Microsoft and Nokia have closed out all of the last-minute transactional details. On Friday, Microsoft is expected to officially complete its…
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News
Nokia Recalls 30,000 Chargers for Lumia 2520 Tablet
Last week on Thursday Finnish telecom company Nokia recalled 30,000 chargers for its Lumia 2520 tablet due to a risk it could…
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Hands on with the new Nokia 225: Slimmest affordable Phone Yet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSqSeytngW0 Nokia recently released what they’ are calling the Slimmest Affordable Internet Phone (to date) whose main aim they says…
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Hands-on with the newn Nokia’s new Lumia 930
Nokia has Announced yet Another Lumia: The Lumia 930 With a 5-inch display has a…
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Nokia X opens new market for Android app developers.
(Photo source:google) the new nokia x The start of salesof the new Nokia X in the Kenyan market is expected…
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The Nokia X to be launched for the Kenyan market this Thursday.
Nokia has just unveiled its X phone in India today. The phone will be launched for the Kenyan market this…
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Nokia Launches the NOKIA TREASURE TAG that helps you not to lose your valuables
How many times have you left the house, only to realise you’ve left your wallet, or your phone, sitting on…
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Nokia’s first Android smartphone, Nokia X
Nokia’s first Android smartphone, Nokia X will soon hit the market.The Nokia X, previously known as Nokia Normandy, will…
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News
Nokia introduces a wealth of new innovative smartphones at Nairobi showcase
Nokia today announced the arrival of its first 6-inch Lumia smartphones in Kenya, the Nokia Lumia 1520 and the…
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News
HMD Spreads Love With Consumer Sensitization on Authenticity
Human Mobile Devices (HMD), a global leader in innovative smartphone technology is spreading love during this Valentine’s Day by educating…
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Feature phones are essential to disconnect during this festive season
Despite Kenya having a very high smartphone penetration, feature phones are still dominating the market. In fact, according to statistics…
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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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Reviews
Product Review: Hands on with the Microsoft Lumia 532 Dual Sim
Way back before Nokia was acquired by Microsoft, Nokia held a legacy for a long time, especially for the build…
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News
Safaricom vs Airtel 5G Routers Compared: Speed, Reliability, and Real Value
If you pay the Kenyan average for home internet, this matters. Most households spend roughly 2,500 KES a month for…
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News
Smartphones on Safaricom Network Rise to 27.37 Million
Safaricom has announced a significant increase in the number of smartphones connected to its network, rising from 22.93 million to…
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News
Apple at a Crossroads: AI Growing Pains, Leadership Exodus, and the End of Predictable Innovation
Apple is no stranger to transitions. But this time feels different. Behind the strong stock performance and polished product releases,…
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Safaricom Lipa Mdogo Mdogo Device Sales Hit 2 Million
Safaricom’s device financing program, Lipa Mdogo Mdogo, has achieved a significant milestone by selling over 2 million 4G smartphones since…
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Easter Deal: Grab the HMD Skyline at 50% Off in Kenya
This Easter season, HMD, the makers of Nokia phones, is giving you the perfect reason to upgrade your smartphone. For…
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LINX adds Mombasa to its global network map
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) is expanding its interconnection service provision in Kenya, adding LINX Mombasa to its global network…
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HMD Embraces Multi-Brand Approach as Part of Its Evolution
HMD went through a major transformation early this year intending to use tech innovation to make people’s lives easier and…
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News
Boost Your Digital Well-being with HMD’s Smartphone Detox Solutions
Digital detox: Daisy Koech was so angry that she repossessed a smartphone her husband had gifted her 12-year-old daughter. Daisy’s…
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News
HMD Expands Its Horizon with New Branded Devices and Strategic Partnerships
HMD is no longer just making waves with Nokia smartphones—it’s now forging ahead with its own line of HMD-branded devices,…
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Gadgets
HMD Skyline mid-range phone with easy repairability launches in Kenya
Human Mobile Devices (HMD), has today unveiled Skyline, a new smartphone that takes inspiration from the Nokia Lumia lineup. Powered…
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News
The Evolution of Mobile Phone Technology
Communication around the world has been a tale of change, a change that has never stopped unfolding. Since the days…
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A Closer Look at HMD’s People-Centric Devices – The Pulse Series
HMD finally released their new HMD-branded devices and we have all been eagerly anticipating what they had in store for…
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Gadgets
First HMD branded devices launched in Kenya, and they’re very cheap
HMD Global, the renowned maker of Nokia phones, has unveiled its first original HMD-branded smartphones in Kenya. The first handsets…
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Discovering the Refreshed HMD Experience
HMD Global, the renowned maker of Nokia phones, has recently introduced an exciting new look and feel, along with outlining…
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5G in Kenya: More than 500k users now on the network but adoption is still slow
Kenya was among the first countries in Africa to launch the super-fast fifth-generation (5G) network. The country’s leading telco Safaricom…
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HMD tops Platinum EcoVadis sustainability rating for the second year running
HMD Global, the maker of Nokia phones has attained a Platinum EcoVadis 2023 Sustainability Rating for the second year running,…
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High cost of 5G smartphones hindering 5G adoption, says Airtel Kenya MD
Kenya has joined several other African countries that continue to roll out 5G. As of now, two of the country’s…
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Key Highlights from HMD Global’s Sustainability Progress Report 2022
HMD Global, the maker of Nokia phones just released its Sustainability Progress Report covering the fiscal year 2022. The report…
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Airtel becomes second operator to launch 5G in Kenya
Airtel Kenya has officially become the second operator to launch 5G network after Safaricom. Launched on Tuesday, the telco noted…
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Oppo Pad Air starts selling in Kenya, priced at Ksh. 34,999
Oppo Kenya has entered the tablet market with the introduction of the OPPO Pad Air. Launched today, the tablet is…
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HMD Global: How to Protect your phone in the unexpected event of theft
As we celebrate World Password day today, Ben Stephens, UK Enterprise Business Manager at HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones,…
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Airtel announces plans to roll out 5G network in Kenya
Airtel Kenya has announced plans to introduce 5G mobile broadband services in selected neighborhoods around Nairobi. The company has stated…
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StanChart’s Solv Kenya Launches Credit Platform for Kenyan MSMEs
Solv Kenya, a B2B platform owned by Standard Chartered bank has officially launched in Kenya, aiming to make an impact…
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Just how slow is 5G adoption in Africa?
5G deployment across Africa has been very slow despite telecom operators around the world having rolled out the network since…
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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
High Cost of 5G Handsets Hinder Safaricom 5G Rollout
There has been so much talk and hype about 5G network but consumers are yet to feel its impact. Since…
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Gadgets
Infinix’s first 5G smartphone launching soon
5G is already going commercial in most countries especially in Africa. In countries like Kenya, telcos like Safaricom which launched…
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News
MTN Starts 5G Trials in Côte d’Ivoire
According to the Ericsson Mobility Report released recently, Saharan Africa will reach 70 million 5G subscriptions by 2026. The report…
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GOPHER OGEMBO: Access to Phones is critical in child safety
As adults, we look into our childhood years and reminisce the memories that made us into who we are today.…
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BUSINESS
[Updated] Safaricom 5G: Speeds, Availability, Supported Phones, Coverage
Safaricom did 5G tests in the country in 2020. The telco planned to launch the next generation of mobile networks…
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Safaricom to roll out 5G to smartphone customers in coming weeks
Safaricom 5G: In July this year, Ericsson released a new report on the state of 5G in Sub-Saharan Africa. The…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud is playing a big part in the growth of African enterprises
In our last Africa Cloud Review, we highlighted how Africa needs more cloud skillsdue to the rapidly increasing number of organizations…
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[Column] Muneer Zuhdi: 5G+, A Catalyst for Digital Transformation
Enterprises were taken by surprise by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent impact on their business in…
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Airtel Kenya refutes claims it’s exiting the market
Airtel has refuted claims that it plans to exit the Kenyan market. Last week, reports emerged that the telco was…
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BUSINESS
Airtel Kenya Prepares 5G Switch to Rival Safaricom
Being an early adopter of the fifth generation of cellular networks, or 5G, Safaricom is positioned to become the first…
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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
Safaricom Launches First 5G Network in Kenya
Safaricom has launched its first public 5G network trials in select parts across the country. Safaricom 5G is now available…
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News
Kenya’s First 5G Network Launching This Week
5G is finally coming to Kenya. As expected, Kenya’s biggest telco operator Safaricom will be the first to introduce the…
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