Search Results for: kenya power
-
Reviews
Infinix ZERO X Pro Review: So Much To Like
Infinix Zero X Pro Review: We interact with Infinix devices every time the company makes them available in the market.…
Read More » -
News
TECNO Mocks Samsung and Apple in new Phantom X Promo
I always love it when smartphone companies mock each other, I mean it’s a good way of trying to put…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
News
UNICEF and Jumia partner to connect African schools to the Internet
UNICEF and African e-commerce platform Jumia have today announced a partnership in support of Giga’s work to connect every school…
Read More » -
News
Liquid Intelligent Technologies launches OneVoice for Cloud PBX in six African markets
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has launched its OneVoice for Cloud PBX offering in six key African markets to assist businesses in…
Read More » -
News
Meta launches a WhatsApp chatbot for SMEs in Africa
Meta has announced the launch of a new WhatsApp chatbot to help SMEs across Africa learn how to grow their…
Read More » -
News
Some Xiaomi deals to check out this Jumia Black Friday
Jumia Kenya Black Friday officially kicks off today with crazy deals up for grabs. Jumia in partnership with thousands of…
Read More » -
Startups
Electric vehicle startup BasiGo launches its operations in Nairobi
Electric vehicle startup BasiGo has today announced the launch of its operations in Nairobi. The company will provide electric buses for purchase…
Read More » -
News
[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…
Read More » -
News
ICT ministry fetes female bloggers in Blogging Challenge
Fifteen girls have been recognized by the Ministry of ICT for their exemplary performance in the just concluded Blogging Challenge. The…
Read More » -
CLOUD
Cloud and Data Centre Provider Digital Realty To acquire Medallion Data Centres in Nigeria
Digital Realty has announced plans to acquire Medallion Data Centres, Nigeria’s leading colocation and interconnection provider. The global provider of cloud-…
Read More » -
Startups
Nigeria’s auto financing startup Autochek Secures $13.1mn Seed Funding
Autochek, the Nigerian automotive startup which recently expanded to Kenya has secured $13.1mn in seed funding. The new round was…
Read More » -
Reviews
Video: Unboxing The TECNO Camon 18
TECNO CAMON 18 Unboxing: TECNO is officially launching the TECNO Camon 18 series in Kenya this week. The Camon 18…
Read More » -
News
TUNDE OLADELE: How banks can leverage technology to rebuild and maintain a healthy credit portfolio
The defining issue in the success of a bank is the quality of its loans. Yet Covid has torn through…
Read More » -
Startups
Nigerian Fintech Startup Brass Secures $1.7M Financing Round
Nigerian fintech startup Brass has secured $1.7mn in funding to address the heavily underserved banking needs of local entrepreneurs, traders and…
Read More » -
New Appointments
Cellulant Confirms Akshay Grover as New CEO
Kenyan-based payments firm Cellulant has named Akshay Grover its new CEO effective May. Akshay has been holding the position in an acting capacity…
Read More » -
News
UN gives the nod to African alternative energy solution for mobile networks
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has recognized South African NEC XON’s alternative energy Hybrid Storage Solution (HSS) as…
Read More » -
CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud is transforming the education sector in Africa
In our last Africa cloud review column, we highlighted how cloud can help power smart cities in Africa. Cloud provides the digital infrastructure…
Read More » -
Reviews
Nokia G10 Review: Looks Good But Could Have Been Better
Nokia G10 Review: The Nokia G10 is part of Nokia’s new G-series. The company unveiled this new series back in…
Read More » -
Gadgets
Infinix NOTE 11 Pro might feature a 120Hz display and telephoto camera
Infinix has been teasing a number of smartphones over the last few months. Some of those phones have gone ahead…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
News
Communications Authority Launches New Child Online Safety Campaign
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has unveiled a three-month awareness campaign to protect children and their digital footprint, as…
Read More » -
News
Benkiko Finance – Making Cryptocurrencies Easier To Use
Benkiko is a Kenyan Blockchain startup that is working on a digital bank with the goal of making Cryptocurrencies easier…
Read More » -
News
TECNO Phantom X Review: For 50k, Should You Buy it?
TECNO Phantom X Review: One of the flagship devices I have interacted with this year is the TECNO Phantom X.…
Read More » -
News
OPPO Reno6 5G: Our Three Favourite Features
OPPO’s first 5G device in the market, the OPPO Reno6, went on sale in the Kenyan market four weeks ago.…
Read More » -
CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: African Banks Increasingly Embracing Cloud
Financial services in Africa such as banks and insurance firms are beginning to embrace cloud as they seek to modernize…
Read More » -
CLOUD
African Banks Turn to IBM Hybrid Cloud and AI Solutions to Accelerate Digital Innovation
IBM today announced that major financial institutions across Africa have selected its hybrid cloud and AI capabilities to unlock digital innovation.…
Read More » -
News
TransUnion Africa, and data analytics firm Dun & Bradstreet Partner to Boost SME Sector in South Africa
Information and insights provider TransUnion Africa has partnered with global commercial data company Dun & Bradstreet to help small and…
Read More » -
News
TECNO Camon 18 Series Will Feature MediaTek’s New Helio G96 Chipset
TECNO has announced plans to unveil a new device in its Camon series – Camon 18. The company does not…
Read More » -
News
Infinix Zero X, Zero X Pro, Zero X Neo With Periscope Lens Officially Launched
Last week we told you that Infinix was gearing up to unveil its latest device in the ZERO series, the…
Read More » -
News
Video: Unboxing The Nokia C30 and Quick Specs
Nokia C30 Unboxing: This was among the devices HMD Global unveiled back in July alongside the Nokia XR20 5G, and…
Read More » -
News
NCPB partners with Safaricom’s integrated mobile platform DigiFarm to enable farmers access post-harvest services
The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has signed an MoU with Safaricom’s DigiFarm Kenya to facilitate small-scale farmers in…
Read More » -
News
Some Quick Thoughts on the Infinix HOT 10i
The Infinix HOT 10i is one of the devices we have seen from the company being unveiled this year. Infinix…
Read More » -
News
Digital billboards bring real-time air pollution data to Nairobi
Digital billboards around the Kenyan capital today started to live stream Nairobi’s real-time air pollution in an effort to increase air quality…
Read More » -
BUSINESS
M-PESA is now Africa’s Largest Fintech, Hits 50 Million Active Customers
Safaricom’s mobile money platform M-Pesa has reached 50 million monthly active customers in Africa, making it the continent’s largest fintech.…
Read More » -
News
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…
Read More » -
COLUMNS
MUTHONI WACHIRA: OPPO Reno6 5G – Iconic Reno Design with the Reno Glow
What is it about some phones that stop people in their tracks when they look into the store window? It…
Read More » -
News
‘Stop At Nothing’ is TECNO Mobile’s New Brand Slogan
TECNO has today launched its new brand slogan named Stop At Nothing. The launch is supported with a brand video,…
Read More » -
Gadgets
Samsung’s new foldable phones receiving massive pre-orders, reports
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 last week and these two new foldble devices…
Read More » -
News
The future of shopping is in augmented reality, LG is showing the way
The tectonic shift in lifestyle triggered by the coronavirus pandemic has catapulted online shopping into a massive global enterprise with…
Read More » -
News
East African Startup ecosystem poised for massive growth in 2021
Africa has a very vibrant startup ecosystem. Even with the pandemic, these startups have gone ahead and raised massive funding…
Read More » -
News
East Africa’s Startup ecosystem players in Nairobi to design the future of Africa Tech
Leading startup ecosystem players in Africa have today kicked off a two-day workshop to design solutions for challenges that the…
Read More » -
News
Tribit XSound Go review
Tribit XSound Go Review: I have a number of Bluetooth speakers all over my house, some of which have been…
Read More » -
News
4G Capital Strengthens Leadership Team With New Appointments
4G CAPITAL GROUP has today announced the appointments of Alex Siboe as Chief Operations Officer and Ross Breadmore as Chief Product Officer. Both officers…
Read More » -
News
Nokia X20 5G Review: Should you really buy it?
Nokia X20 Review: The Nokia X20 is one of those devices that HMD Global unveiled into the Kenyan market back…
Read More » -
News
Experience true metaverse immersion with LG OLED TV
The indoor lifestyle due to coronavirus restrictions has paved way for innovative technologies that help people recreate familiar experiences from…
Read More » -
News
Microsoft and IFC launch initiative to support Africa’s agri-food sector
Microsoft ’s 4Afrika and IFC have launched a new initiative to train small-scale farmers and agriculture-linked small businesses in Africa…
Read More » -
News
UN announces winners of “Good Food for All” competition in Africa
Thirteen small- and medium-sized businesses from Africa and the Middle East have been announced as winners of the “Good Food…
Read More » -
Gadgets
Itel is giving a discount coupon offer on the Itel P37
Itel Mobile Kenya has announced a discount coupon offer for its latest device in the P series, the Itel P37.…
Read More » -
CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud providers are fighting for a share of the growing Africa’s cloud market
From all the previous Africa Cloud Review articles we have published, we have been highlighting how the cloud market in…
Read More » -
News
Top African regions set to become leading startup and investment hubs
On the back of Cape Town being recognised as the tech capital of Africa, topping international rankings for foreign direct investment strategy,…
Read More » -
News
Carol Koech: Are Data Centers In East Africa Ready For Digital Demands?
Last year was different for many obvious reasons. But one habit which hasn’t changed is our need and use of…
Read More » -
COLUMNS
Tonny Tugee: Connectivity, collaboration, competition – The 3 essential Cs for Africa’s growth
Africa’s population is rapidly expanding. In fact, forecasters predict that the continent’s population will nearly triple by 2050. This could…
Read More » -
Gadgets
HMD is launching the Nokia XR20 5G, its first life proof phone, today
HMD Global, the Home of Nokia phones, is preparing to launch a new phone on July 27th. The company is…
Read More » -
News
Health SMEs in Africa to benefit from a digital finance fund
Medical Credit Fund (MCF), a non-profit fund exclusively dedicated to financing small and medium-sized healthcare companies in Africa, celebrated its…
Read More » -
Gadgets
For Ksh 11,490, the Nokia C20 is a good budget buy
One of the devices we saw HMD Global, the licensed makers of Nokia phones unveil in April this year under…
Read More » -
News
TECNO Spark 7P Review
The TECNO Spark 7P has been selling in the Kenyan market for more than a month now. TECNO Mobile officially…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
News
LG to open 20 new stores in East Africa expansion plan
LG Electronics is expanding its market footprint in East Africa by opening new stores in four countries in response to…
Read More » -
News
Banque Misr partners with Microsoft to support fintech startups in Egypt
Banque Misr has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with Microsoft Egypt to launch the first open innovation program in…
Read More » -
News
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Africa needs more cloud skills
Africa needs more cloud computing skills. IT professionals in the region need to gain skills in cloud and data architecture…
Read More » -
News
M-KOPA Expands to Nigeria, Appoints former SafeBoda Country Director its New GM
Connected asset financing platform M-KOPA, has expanded its operations to Nigeria. The move into the Nigerian market the company says…
Read More » -
News
Microsoft launches new app to support Small Businesses in Africa
Microsoft has unveiled a new cloud-based business management solution, Dynamics 365 Business Central, to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)…
Read More » -
CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: There’s an increasing demand for data centers in Africa
As internet penetration in African continues to increase, the demand for data centers is also booming. Customers in Africa are…
Read More » -
News
Some Quick Thoughts on the Nokia 5.4
The Nokia 5.4 has been here for a while. HMD Global, officially unveiled the phone in Kenya in April this…
Read More » -
Gadgets
Nokia is promising longer battery life on their devices
Battery life is one of the top considerations for anyone looking to buy a new smartphone. Even though batteries have…
Read More » -
News
Mobile commerce platform Copia expands into Uganda
Copia Global, a mobile commerce platform built to serve middle to low-income African consumers, has expanded its operations to Uganda.…
Read More » -
BUSINESS
KEPSA and Zydii launch free digital courses for MSMEs
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), and Zydii Limited have announced a partnership to provide free digital training to Micro,…
Read More » -
News
Nokia is sticking to its brand position of trust and build quality
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones is a brand most of us have come to associate with. A number…
Read More » -
News
SoftBank partners with Smart Africa to provide affordable broadband solutions in Africa
SoftBank and Smart Africa have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to collaborate on innovative solutions towards achieving the vision…
Read More » -
News
Fintech firm Carbon teams up with Visa to enable payments across Africa
Carbon, the Pan-African fintech company providing access to basic financial services for Africans, has today announced a strategic five-year partnership…
Read More » -
Gadgets
LG TONE Free earbuds feature premium audio experience from Meridian technology
What do you look out for when purchasing earphones or headphones? While there are many models to choose from, your…
Read More » -
News
New Telkom customers to get 1GB data and 100 minutes of talk time monthly for a one-off payment of Ksh.100
Madaraka Life : Last month, Telkom Kenya teased plans to unveil a new digital independence product as it seeks to…
Read More » -
News
[Deal] The Nokia Lite Earbuds (BH205) currently selling on Jumia at a discounted price of KSh 4,999
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones officially made the Nokia Lite Earbuds (BH205) available in Kenya a week ago.…
Read More » -
News
Future Ni Digital Initiative aims to equip local MSMEs owners with digital skills
Microsoft recently unveiled a new initiative to prepare Kenyan small businesses to adapt to the new normal. Dubbed Future Ni…
Read More » -
Gadgets
Infinix NOTE 10 Series Officially Launched: Specs, Pricing and Availability
Infinix has officially launched the all-new NOTE 10 series, a new portfolio including the NOTE 10, NOTE 10 Pro, and…
Read More » -
News
The Nokia phone in Nviiri’s Niko Sawa music video is a Nokia 5.4
If you’ve watched the ‘Niko Sawa’ song by Nviiri the storyteller featuring Bien Baraza of Sauti Sol, chances are you…
Read More » -
News
Samsung to drive consumer electronics discussion at Vifaa Tech Festival
Samsung Electronics East Africa will be participating in the first-ever Vifaa Tech Festival that will be held on 11th and 12th June…
Read More » -
News
50,000 small business owners in Kariobangi to be equipped with digital skills
An initiative to equip over 50,000 owners of Micro Small Enterprises (MSEs) with the relevant digital skills by the end…
Read More » -
Featured
Man in Viral Ugali Video Lands Lucrative Deal with Odibets
Three weeks ago, a hilarious video of a man eating ugali in the most ridiculous way took the internet by…
Read More » -
CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud is accelerating digital change across different industries
Cloud technology is driving change and accelerating digital transformation across multiple industries simultaneously. According to Marilyn Moodley, the South African Country…
Read More » -
News
[Column] Ian Lessem: Venture Capital trends shaping the African investment landscape
As the second half of 2021 approaches and Covid-19 vaccinations roll out across the globe, albeit at varying rates, Ian…
Read More » -
CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud services are transforming Africa’s productive capacity
From banks looking to accelerate the rollout of new applications to startups disrupting entire industries with innovative, cloud-powered models, cloud…
Read More » -
News
CSR: Itel Mobile to donate foodstuff among other gifts to Imani Children’s Home
As part of its Love Always On CSR activities, Itel Mobile Kenya has announced plans to visit Imani Children’s home…
Read More » -
News
Unboxing The TECNO Camon 17 Pro
Unboxing The TECNO Camon 17 Pro: The Camon 17 Pro was among the devices in the Camon 17 series…
Read More » -
News
Gadgets Africa And Nation Media Partner To Launch Consumer Tech Expo
Local tech publication Gadgets Africa has announced a new partnership with Nation Media Group to launch Vifaa Tech Festival, a…
Read More » -
BUSINESS
Safaricom-led consortium wins Ethiopia’s telecom license
Ethiopia ’s telecommunications regulator has awarded an operating licence to a consortium led by Kenya’s Safaricom and Japan’s Sumitomo Safaricom,…
Read More » -
News
Muthoni Wachira: How many tests does your phone go through before release to the public?
Competition in the smartphone industry is pretty much alive across the globe. From the flagship/high-end segment to the entry-level segment,…
Read More » -
CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Migrating to the cloud is the most effective route to digital transformation
For African businesses that are still at the start of their digital transformation, migrating to the cloud might seem like…
Read More » -
News
[Column] Habib Mahakian: Technology is the accelerator that will lead businesses across Emerging Africa into the digital future
We are well into 2021 and are already seeing that organizations across Emerging Africa are investing in technology as an accelerator…
Read More » -
News
GSMA recognizes Safaricom’s contribution to the mobile industry
Safaricom has today been presented with the “Outstanding Contribution to the Mobile Industry Award” by the GSM Association (GSMA). The Award…
Read More » -
CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud is the most valuable resources African businesses can have at their disposal
Cloud adoption in Africa among African businesses is accelerating fast, driven by broadband connectivity and more affordable data. African businesses…
Read More » -
Reviews
Infinix HOT 10T Review
Infinix HOT 10T Review: The HOT series is one of Infinix’s most popular smartphone lineups in Kenya. This series has…
Read More » -
News
Vivo Y20 Review: Good specs for a 14k Device
Vivo Y20 Review: Mid-range phones are becoming very popular in Kenya. Most smartphone manufacturers have been releasing a number of…
Read More » -
Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy A12 vs. Infinix HOT 10T Specs Comparison
Samsung and Infinix both sell budget devices in Kenya like many other device makers. The Infinix HOT 10T and Samsung…
Read More » -
News
[Column] Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh: Women are playing a key role in driving impact through technology in Africa
The past year has been very challenging, from the stress of living through a global pandemic to the various lockdown…
Read More » -
WomenInTech
Mastercard announces new investment in Rwandan female-focused eCommerce platform Kasha
Mastercard has today announced a new investment in Rwandan female-focused eCommerce platform Kasha. The companies say they will continue their…
Read More » -
BUSINESS
Former Uber East Africa GM Pilots Bike Renting Business in Nairobi
A former Uber East Africa general manager is running a pilot program for a bicycle renting business in Nairobi. Loic…
Read More » -
Gadgets
What You Should Know Before Buying OPPO Reno5 F
OPPO Reno5 F is already selling on the Kenyan markets. This the most affordable variant of the Reno5 series. OPPO…
Read More » -
COLUMNS
[Column] Joshua Ndemenge: University Students need continuous mentorship to become relevant in their chosen fields of study
In March, Microsoft’s Africa Development Centre (ADC) announced the kick-off of Season 2 of its Game of Learners (GOL) program,…
Read More » -
Gadgets
The evolution of Fast-Charging Technology
Smartphones have been a part of our lifestyle for several years now. The year 2012 was the time smartphones became…
Read More »