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CLOUD
icolo.io installs hybrid solar systems at its Nairobi and Mombasa data centers
icolo.io has announced the installation of Solar Energy systems at its Nairobi (NBO1) and Mombasa (MBA1) Data Centres. The 400kW…
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Gadgets
TECNO Spark 7P Announced with a 6.8″ 90Hz Display and Triple Cameras
TECNO Mobile has unveiled a new smartphone, TECNO Spark 7P. TECNO Spark 7P targets Gen Z with its sizeable high…
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LG partners with celebrity chef, Ali Mandhryf to launch virtual restaurant and competition
LG has partnered with celebrity chef, Ali Mandhry to launch a virtual restaurant and competition for food enthusiasts in Kenya. …
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[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Africa is Undergoing a Revolution in New Cloud and Data Centre Capacity
Compared with other Data Centre markets around the world, Africa is unique in the sense it has a population of…
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Reviews
Infinix HOT 10 Play Review: Could it be your next Ksh 15,000 Smartphone?
Infinix HOT 10 Play Review:: Infinix is one of the popular smartphone companies in Kenya. The company’s main focus on…
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Gadgets
HMD Global Announces New Nokia Smartphones with Android 11 and 5G
HMD Global held a major launch event yesterday evening. The company announced six new Nokia smartphones; the first devices launched…
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News
Binance Charity announces $1 million crypto donation to UNICEF to help in global COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Binance Charity has announced the world’s first crypto donation to UNICEF ’s role in the global COVID-19 vaccine rollout—the largest…
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COLUMNS
[Column] James Claude: Digital identity key in accelerating socio-economic development
As the global digital economy expands, and with Covid-19 changing the way we conduct business, Digital Identity is becoming increasingly…
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The LG InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator is the most impressive Kitchen Appliance Innovations of 2021
The LG InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator is an interesting piece of tech. The refrigerators are already selling in Kenya and you…
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[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud computing is shaping Africa’s technological infrastructure growth
Cloud computing remains a key part in shaping how Africa will grow when it comes to technological infrastructure. Given the…
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Incentro Africa Achieves the Work Transformation Partner Specialization in the Google Cloud Partner Specialization Program
Incentro Africa has announced that it has achieved the Google Cloud Partner “Work Transformation” Specialization, in the Google Cloud Partner…
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[Interview] Marundu Muturi, Customer Advocate, Incentro Africa
Marundu Muturi is a Customer Advocate at Incentro Africa, an IT service provider delivering custom build cloud-based software solutions for the European and African…
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Flourish Ventures and Bolt to host Webinar on Women in the gig economy
Bolt and Flourish Ventures, a global fintech venture capital firm, with a strong focus on Africa, are set to hold…
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[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud adoption is the future of African SMEs
In our previous Africa Cloud Review report, we highlighted how cloud adoption is no longer merely an option but a necessity that…
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BUSINESS
Newly signed Equity SME guarantees to benefit more women owned SMEs
A bulk of the recently signed SME guarantees by Equity Bank totaling Kshs 52.25 Billion will go towards supporting women-owned…
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News
Boomplay and UMG partnership expands to cover 47 countries across Africa
Boomplay and Universal Music Group (UMG) have extended their licensing agreement for UMG’s global music catalogue from seven to 47…
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Startups
Ajua and MTN Nigeria launch Customer Management mobile app for SMEs
Kenyan based customer experience startup Ajua has partnered with MTN Nigeria to launch EnGauge, a digital eCommerce customer engagement management…
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COLUMNS
[Column] Lulu Kiritu: The Evolution of Trade
Trade is an ever-evolving industry. Year by year, century by century, it changes and advances. Trading in the past was…
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News
OPPO Reno5: The Super Fast Charging is Everything
OPPO Kenya officially unveiled the OPPO Reno5 series a couple of weeks ago. The company launched two devices under this…
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WomenInTech
Microsoft and Tech4Dev to train girls across Africa in digital skills
Microsoft and non-profit social enterprise, Tech4Dev have partnered to train girls and women across Africa in coding and deep tech…
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BUSINESS
AAR Insurance Goes Digital with New Mobile App
AAR Insurance Kenya has launched a new mobile app available on Google Play Store and the App Store. The new…
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Startups
Visa announces 2021 edition of its Everywhere Initiative to support fintech startups
Visa has announced the 2021 edition of the Everywhere Initiative – a global innovation program and competition for fintech startups. This year,…
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News
Understanding LG’s InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator LINEARCooling technology
South Korean tech giant LG Electronics showcased its new InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator at CES 2021. Compared to the previous InstaView,…
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OPPO Reno5 Unboxing and Quick Thoughts
OPPO Reno5 Unboxing: Oppo Kenya recently launched two new devices in the country under the Reno series – OPPO Reno5…
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Humanity must agree on the benefits of technology, says Huawei Senior VP
Technology holds significant benefits for humanity and digital technology can be an indispensable tool for helping the United Nations achieve…
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Gadgets
Oppo Bringing its Proprietary Flash Charging Technology to More Devices, including Cars
Oppo has announced that its proprietary VOOC flash charging technology, launched in 2014, is making its way to more devices…
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[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri Muraya: Africa’s cloud adoption is accelerating with purpose
As we have previously highlighted Cloud Computing is growing big in Africa and has the potential to open African businesses…
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Gadgets
This One Feature Makes HMD Global’s First 5G Phone, Nokia 8.3 5G, Stand Out
Last year, HMD Global, the licensed maker of Nokia phones, launched its first 5G capable device, the Nokia 8.3 5G.…
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HMD Global Plans to Democratize 5G in 2021 with Nokia Smartphones
HMD Global, the home of Nokia Smartphones, launched Nokia 8.3 5G in September 2020. While it was HMD’s first 5G…
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Tech
5G Explained: What It Is, Spectrum Bands, Speeds, Availability and Applications
Everyone is excited about 5G, the up-and-coming wireless standard set to improve various technological services worldwide through ultra-high speeds and…
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News
Safaricom’s Network Ranked Best for Data, Calls For The Fourth Year in a Row
Safaricom has been ranked by umlaut as having the best network for data and calls across the country, for the…
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[Africa Cloud Computing Review] Simon Ngunjiri Muraya: Looking ahead
The demand for cloud in Africa is growing rapidly. This demand has particularly been accelerated by the ongoing pandemic that…
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Government partners with Stanbic and Microsoft to equip enterprises with digital skills
The Kenyan Government through the Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development has partnered with Stanbic Kenya Foundation and Microsoft…
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Blockchain
Nigeria bans banks from dealing with cryptocurrencies
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shocked the local cryptocurrencies community on Friday when it issued a regulatory warning to…
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[Interview] We’re deploying Cloud-based solutions for African organizations, Incentro Africa CEO
Dennis De Weerd is the CEO at Incentro Africa, an IT service provider delivering custom build cloud-based software solutions for the European and…
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COVID-19 Pandemic coverage by the media
The media has played a very huge role in covering the COVID-19 pandemic since the first case was reported in…
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COLUMNS
[Column] Alex Owiti: Gaming for social good is a better tool for positive socioeconomic development to the African Youth
Gamification for social good started way back in the day when the young and the old would play together as…
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Tech
Pandemic-Driven Tech Innovations and Solutions
Before the world nearly bent the knee to the coronavirus pandemic, tech was already penetrating different economic sectors. Technology has…
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Gadgets
Tips On Using a Freestanding Cooker for The First Time
If you like an appliance that can do it all, a freestanding cooker is the perfect choice for your kitchen. Freestanding…
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BUSINESS
Ramtons 3-In-1 Blender/Juicer – A Pocket-Friendly Option!
While it is important to be mindful about which countertop appliances you should make room for in the kitchen, a…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom Launches new M-PESA Bill Management Platform for Businesses
Safaricom has today unveiled a new platform targeted at businesses that involve repeat payments. M-PESA Bill Management service is built…
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Konza Technopolis Woo Investors, Outlines Project Progress
The 400 acres of Phase One of the Konza Technopolis project has attracted over 40% uptake by investors. This comes…
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Six Emerging FinTech Trends in Africa
Africa is quickly becoming the centre of new fintech innovations and adoptions. Many financial technology start-ups are coming up across…
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[Column] Patrick Ndegwa: Celebrating startups and digital businesses that are uplifting African communities
The digital economy has opened up many opportunities for global businesses. Large enterprises and small businesses have seen increased profits…
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Reviews
Realme 7i review
realme 7i Review: Realme has been really busy since entering the Kenyan market a couple of months ago. The company…
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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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News
Here’s what we like about the ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363) Laptop
ASUS Launched its new ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363) in August this year and now it’s finally available in Kenya at…
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BUSINESS
Equity receives double recognition at the African Bankers Awards 2020
Equity has scooped two awards at this year’s African Banker Awards. The Bank has been awarded the Best Regional Bank…
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Startups
These are the 25 African tech startups that have qualified for Seedstars 2020 regional competition
25 African tech startups have qualified for the Seedstars World Competition 2020. The startups are among the 94 from emerging…
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Social enterprises are an underutilized solution to post COVID-19 recovery and economic growth in Africa
Stakeholders at the Annual African Conference on Social Entrepreneurship (AACOSE) called for more focus on social entrepreneurship and cross-sector collaboration…
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CYBER SECURITY
Cellulant Partners with Entersekt To Curb Digital Banking and Payment Fraud
Africa’s financial tech company Cellulant has partnered with Entersekt, a firm specializing in device identity and omnichannel authentication. The partnership…
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Some Nokia deals you can grab during this Jumia Black Friday
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has announced its partnership with Jumia Kenya for its 2020 Black Friday. This…
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WomenInTech
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day: The role of women in business is changing
This week, the world has been celebrating Women’s Entrepreneurship Day. This is a day set aside to observe, celebrate, empower…
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News
Grab the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip at Half the Price — if you can
Samsung was among the first companies to launch devices with a folding display, and all of those have made it…
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Reviews
TECNO Camon 16s Review: Not enough to stand out
TECNO Camon 16s Review: As smartphones continue to offer more for less, it’s a win-win situation for consumers. That has…
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Nokia Achieves Blazing Fast 8 Gbps Speeds on 5G, Setting New Record
Finish tech company Nokia has set a new speed record on 5G. The company announced that it achieved to deliver…
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Reviews
TECNO Camon 16s vs Infinix NOTE 8i: Which better way to spend your Ksh 17,000?
TECNO Camon 16s and Infinix NOTE 8i are newly launched budget phones available on the Kenyan market. TECNO Camon 16s…
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TECNO Camon 16s Unboxing
TECNO Camon 16s Unboxing: TECNO’s latest budget phone in the Kenyan market is the TECNO Camon 16s. The phone went…
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Infinix NOTE 8 Review
Infinix NOTE 8 Review: The Infinix NOTE 8 is official. Infinix launched this device in Kenya a couple of weeks…
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Looking to upgrade your washer? Here’s why you should consider the LG AI Direct Drive
No one really loves doing laundry, I mean, it’s one of the most tedious tasks in our daily lives. Washing…
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BUSINESS
Huawei Plans to Make its own Chips to Skirt US Sanctions
Huawei has been waiting on the U.S to lessen its trade restrictions, but it seems the company has finally given…
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Reviews
Video: Unboxing The OPPO A93
OPPO A93 Unboxing: OPPO Kenya officially launched the OPPO A93, its latest addition to the A Series portfolio in the…
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ICT Authority and Huawei Train Civil Servants on Latest ICT Trends
ICT Authority and Huawei have completed the latest online training for civil servants to bring them the latest ICT trends,…
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Reviews
Tecno Spark 5 Pro Review
Tecno Spark 5 Pro Review: Tecno Mobile officially unveiled the Tecno Spark 5 Pro in Kenya this month. This launch…
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Ericsson launches its 2020 edition of the Graduate Program in Africa
Ericsson has announced the launch of its 2020 edition of the Graduate Program in Africa. The program will run virtually…
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Reviews
Unboxing The Infinix Note 8 and Quick Specs
Infinix NOTE 8 Unboxing: Infinix NOTE 8 is now official. Infinix officially unveiled the device last week at an event…
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News
Cars & Tech: Hyundai Tucson Video Review
Hyundai Tucson : In July this year, Portuguese multinational Salvador Caetano Group launched a new one-stop showroom in Kenya. The…
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Gadgets
Huawei Mate 40 Pro and Mate 40 Pro Plus Officially Unveiled with 50W Wireless Charging
Huawei has announced the latest iteration of its Mate Series smartphone lineup. The HUAWEI Mate 40 Series follows the same…
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News
Truecaller’s New Call Reason Feature Will Let You Know Why Someone Is Calling You
Truecaller will now be able to tell you why someone is calling. The company has rolled out a new update…
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[Column] Amrote Abdella: Data-driven agriculture can solve the challenge of food security in Africa
One of most the prominent challenges facing Africa is providing food security for its citizens. While many farmers still rely…
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Gadgets
Watch Infinix Unveil the new NOTE 8 Series Smartphones Today
Infinix is about to launch two new phones in the country; the Infinix NOTE 8 and Infinix NOTE 8i. Pre-orders…
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News
Realme C15 Review
Realme C15 Review: Realme C15 is already selling in the Kenyan market. The device was launched four weeks ago at…
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News
Steam+ technology on the LG AI DD washers and its benefits
LG Electronics developed the first steam washer over 20 years ago Steam has so many advantages. The first advantage according…
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Online learning platform Coursera now offering free pricing options
Online learning platform Coursera has announced free versions of Coursera for Campus. The platform has also upgraded features to address…
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Reviews
Video: Infinix HOT 10 Unboxing
Unboxing the Infinix HOT 10: The device is already selling in Kenya and comes in two models – The HOT…
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News
Equity Announces a $100 Partnership With Proparco to Support 240 Local MSMEs
Equity Group has announced a $100 partnership with Proparco, a French Development Finance Institution to support Micro, Small, and Medium…
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Ngao Credit opens new branch in Thika town
Financial services provider Ngao Credit has opened a new branch in Thika town. The new branch will serve the entire…
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TECNO Camon 16 Premier Review
The Tecno Camon 16 Premier went on sale in the Kenyan market about three weeks ago. The device is a…
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Gadgets
LG AI Direct Drive washer’s 3D Multi Spray feature and how it works
LG’s new AI-Powered washing machine is now available in the Kenyan market and as we mentioned in our previous article,…
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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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Gadgets
TECNO Announces Spark 6, its latest Budget Smartphone
TECNO continues the refresh of its smartphone line. After launching its most powerful phone yet, TECNO Camon 16, the company…
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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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Gadgets
Nokia 2.4, Nokia 3.4 and some new Nokia accessories launched
HMD Global has unveiled two entry-level smartphones – Nokia 2.4 and Nokia 3.4. In addition, HDM also announced new accessories…
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News
Huawei Y5p now available at all Safaricom shops
Huawei Y5p is now available for purchase at Safaricom shops across the country. The entry-level device was silently launched into…
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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
Itel Announces S16 Series Smartphones, new TVs, and a slew of Accessories
As planned, itel Mobile Kenya has officially announced its new S16 Smartphone series. The series has two models: a standard…
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Gadgets
LG’s AI Direct Drive Washer: Everything You Need Know
LG’s new AI-Powered washing machine is now available in the Kenyan market. This front load washing machine was first introduced…
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BUSINESS
Lipa Na M-PESA Boasts Over 200,000 Business Customers
Safaricom’s Lipa Na M-PESA service now houses over 200,000 businesses since its launch in 2012. Its primary focus is to…
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Gadgets
Itel Expands Product Offerings into Wearables and Home Appliances
Itel is hosting its grand launch this week, with the company preparing to launch its new S16 series phones and…
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Startups
Two Tanzanian agritech startups win US$100,000 Generation Africa GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize for 2020
Generation Africa has announced the two grand prize winners of the US$100,000 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize for 2020. The winners were…
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Gadgets
TECNO Camon 16 Premier VS Realme 6: Which one should you buy?
TECNO Camon 16 Premier and Realme 6 (Review) have both been unveiled in the Kenyan market barely a month ago.…
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News
LG Electronics unveils its Commercial Laundry Reference Store in Buruburu
LG Electronics has today launched its first commercial laundry Reference store in Buruburu introducing the company’s range of commercial washers…
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Gadgets
Huawei Announces Y9a, its Latest Y-Series Phone
Huawei has quietly released Huawei Y9a, a new y-series smartphone. It sports a 6.63-inch TFT LCD panel with 2400 by…
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Reviews
Asus Zenbook Duo UX481 review
ASUS ZenBook Duo (UX481) Review: ASUS launched its groundbreaking 14-inch ZenBook Duo (UX481) laptop featuring the new ASUS ScreenPad™ Plus…
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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
TECNO Camon 16 Premier Launched with 90Hz FHD+ Display and 8GB of RAM
TECNO last evening officially unveiled its new Camon device, dubbed Camon 16 Premier. The new phone boasts a high display…
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BUSINESS
StarTimes grows its e-shopping platform product range
Pay Television Company StarTimes Kenya has introduced additional consumer products on its integrated e-shopping platform StarTimes GO. StarTimes GO which…
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News
Does The Future Of Bitcoin Lie In Africa?
Bitcoin, since its inception in the fintech space, has been very highly regarded in most African countries. While challenges and…
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Startups
Agritech startup, Hello Tractor, joins Mastercard Accelerate Programme
Mastercard has announced the expansion of its Accelerate fintech portfolio, adding dynamic entrepreneurs to its award-winning startup engagement program Start Path and more technology…
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News
Liquid Telecom Deploys Its Azure Stack Cloud Solutions in Nairobi
Liquid Telecom has announced the deployment of its Azure Stack Hub in Nairobi, Kenya. The availability of the hub within…
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News
90% of customers consider counterfeiting a serious issue to their organisation, survey
Over 97% of customers see HP’s Customer Delivery Inspections (CDIs) as a valuable service for their business. This is according…
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