- Social credibility in the previous years was brought with a small check button ✔, no one with that was a mere mortal man when it came to the social scape, but now modernity and robust entrepreneurship it has become another cost of living entity tied to our addictions to the social platforms. Now…
- By now, we know that Samsung will not release the successor to the already-loved A73. The A73 has received a lot of praise from users because it offers some near-flagship specs and performance for half the price of the devices such as the S22 from 2022. Instead, Samsung plans to release the S23 FE…
- Airtel Kenya has joined Faiba and Safaricom by launching eSIM support for its customers. The event was attended by Airtel Africa CEO Segun Ogunsanya, and Airtel Kenya’s MD Ashish Malhotra. eSIM stands for Embedded SIM, which is a small, programmable chip that is embedded directly into a device such…
- Electric vehicle designer and developer, Roam, previously known as OpiBus, has announced it will collaborate closely with Hitachi Europe Ltd., a technology company focused on sustainable mobility, to increase access to electric transportation in Africa, with a particular focus on Kenya. This…
- WhatsApp is one of the world’s most popular messaging apps that allow users to send messages, make voice and video calls, share photos and documents, and create group chats. It is known for its end-to-end encryption, which provides secure communication between users. WhatsApp has gained popularity…
- Samsung launched One UI 5.0 based on Android 13 on October 24 and began expanding its availability in November. The company revealed One UI 5.1, which started to become available on Galaxy devices on February 13 but was first seen in the S23 lineup. A bunch of other older devices have since been…
- Online lender Tala, which is one of the 22 approved digital lenders in Kenya has granted Kenyans over 3.5 million loans since it started its operation in 2014, amounting to a total of $1.9 billion (KES 239.8 billion). The company shared this information in its 2022 impact performance report,…
- In the past, applying for Paybill numbers, M-PESA tills, short-term Paybill, or bulk payments accounts was a long and tedious process. At one point, applicants had to physically submit application forms at Safaricom Shops. However, we are pleased to know that this is now a thing of the past, thanks…
- Keeping with its theme of being unoriginal, Meta has copied Twitter Blue and is rolling paid blue badges which is the Meta Verified subscription service that gives you a verified checkmark next to your username on either Facebook or Instagram. It’s going to cost you $15 per month on iOS and Android…
- Sometime last week, telco Safaricom hosted its first-ever investor day event with the aim of updating its stakeholders on the company’s journey to becoming a purpose-led technology company by 2025. The hybrid event, which was attended by over 100 investors both in-person and online, brought…
- In July 2022, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) announced IPv4 to IPv6 migration strategy. Here is a recap of what IP (Internet Protocol) is. IP is a protocol that enables computers or devices to communicate with each other over a network. In other words, IP is a set of rules that…
- Netflix has adjusted its pricing for its services in Kenya and Sub-Saharan Africa. The video streaming platform is one of the most popular video-on-demand platforms in Africa due to its rich collection of films and TV shows, despite some geo-restricted content. Netflix is also a preferred choice…
- This past weekend, there was a frenzy of worry when Twitter started sending notifications to its users about removing SMS two-factor authentication(2FA) from their accounts. The new policy will only let Twitter Blue subscribers keep text-based 2FA and urge non-paying subscribers to switch to app-…
- Samsung sometimes releases the FE (Fan Edition) of its S lineup flagship for people who do not have enough cash for the latest and greatest the series has to offer, but still want to enjoy the perks presented by the same. The company launched the loved S20 FE back in the day that was then […]
- Over the weekend, we learned that Chipper Cash, a payments firm that has been operating for more than four years and was valued at more than 2 billion USD at one point, laid off a third of its workforce. This is the second time the company has reduced its workforce, following the December 2022…
- Nokia is succeeding the T20 tablet from last year with the T21. The device has the same 2K display and great speakers, but it has not made any major improvements in terms of performance. The chipset is built on a 12nm process, which is not efficient and does not do the battery any justice, although…
- The Android platform, especially in Kenya, doesn’t have many tablets. Only a few companies bring their tablets here, and they are mostly limited to realme, Samsung, and sometimes Nokia. Other options are available, but you have to buy them from non-official vendors, which is usually not recommended…
- If you’re a Safaricom customer, you might recall a time when network outages were a common and frustrating thing. However, the telco has made significant improvements to its systems and services, resulting in fewer disruptions and greater reliability. Gone are the days when Safaricom would announce…
- Payments processor Chipper Cash has reportedly dismissed more than a third of its workforce (more than 100 employees) in a recent trim that follows a familiar pattern in the tech industry. This is the second time that Chipper, which experienced a reduction in its valuation from $2 billion to $1.25…
- OPPO has just launched the OPPO Reno 8T series which includes the 5G and 4G versions. The two phones are the company’s newest midrange phones in the Reno line for the Kenyan market. We take a look at the 5G version in midnight black. The Reno8 T 5G sports a big 4800mAh battery, a 6.7″ […]
- Twitter is just getting worse each waking hour and is making the move to Mastodon so alluring. Elon Musk forced engineers to build a system that boosted his tweets to be more visible on the For You page which annoyed tweeps. The Twitter CEO who purchased the platform last year for $44 billion has…
- Smart Africa Group, along with its subsidiary Smart Foundry – a company specializing in product development and management – has today announced a mobile application for content aggregation named Rifaly. Rifaly serves as a digital content hub, aimed at users who are interested in discovering…
- E-taxi app Bolt will invest €500 million (around KES 67 billion) within the next two years to expand its services in Africa. The funds will be used to expand Bolt’s offerings in Africa and create employment opportunities for more than 300,000 new drivers and couriers to join the platform by 2023.…
- Layoffs in the technology field appeared to have affected more companies than we had anticipated, with a recent report stating that e-commerce platform Jumia reduced its workforce by 20 percent in Q4 2022. Specifically, and as part of its efforts to streamline operations, Jumia reduced the number…
- OPPO has officially started the year by bringing the midrange Reno8 T series in an online launch held earlier tonight. The new lineup includes a 5G version and a 4G version. OPPO Reno8 T 5G has a 6.7″ slightly curved OLED screen sporting a 120Hz refresh rate. The display has a 56-degree curve and a…
- We all know what happened to NCBA’s neo bank Loop. But for housekeeping reasons, here is a summary: the lender revamped the platform fully. The old Loop app with its exciting blue/green colours was replaced by a new app with dull orange tones. While at it, Loop rearranged everything, from the…
- A report published by Bloomberg has revealed that Vodafone Group is considering ways to improve the performance of its African business, This consideration could include the possibility of extracting more value from its 65% stake in Vodacom Group, which operates in the African market valued at USD…
- At the start of 2023, Kenyan banks re-introduced bank-to-mobile money charges, which had been dropped by the CBK at the start of the pandemic to cushion Kenyans from economic constraints. Different banks announced their tariffs, including Equity, and upon looking at them, we realized they were…
- At the end of 2022, the CBK reintroduced bank-to-mobile money charges. The development followed a waiver of under two years when customers were allowed to send funds from the banks to mobile money wallets for free. It was a good move because it meant that users were not incurring transaction…
- The ICT Authority and the Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy have revealed that the Connected Kenya summit will be held in Kwale County, starting from April 2 to April 5. The show was also held last year (2022), after a hiatus following the pandemic. During the announcement of this development,…
- The Connected Kenya Summit 2023 is scheduled to take place from April 2 to April 5, 2023. This year’s conference, titled “The Digital Economy: Endless Opportunities Shaping the Future,” will be hosted by the ICT Authority in collaboration with key players in the ICT sector. The summit aims to…
- The Holcim Foundation, an independent non-profit organization of the Holcim Group, has announced the 7th Edition of the Holcim Awards competition for sustainable construction. The show acknowledges and encourages construction projects that integrate eco-friendly designs and architectural progress.…
- Electric vehicles are a thing in the Kenyan market now, at least in Nairobi. There are multiple electric bus companies that are committed to making electric motoring a commonplace thing, and while the industry, at least locally, is far from catching up to Western counterparts, local developments…
- Safaricom is offering 2GB of data for KES 100 in 2023’s Valentine’s celebration. The bundle, which is usually halved in ordinary times, is now available for users who want to access more internet services, but with a bigger package. The bundle can be accessed via Mysafaricom app (it is the first…
- The National Bank of Kenya (NBK) Board of Directors has appointed George Odhiambo as the Managing Director. The position was previously held in an acting capacity by Peter Kioko, the Finance and Strategy Director since June 2022. George, a seasoned banker, is the outgoing MD BPR Bank Rwanda Plc…
- The known and widespread availability of the internet in Kenya has improved the lives of millions of people by enabling the launch of various products that make daily work more convenient, while also providing them with a source of income (the penetration rates for feature phones and smartphones as…
- In mid-2022, it was reported that the Kenyan authorities raised questions about the activities of payments firm Flutterwave, resulting in the freezing of millions of dollars of its funds. The company was allegedly involved in money laundering, such as transferring large amounts of cash among its…
- Gaming startup Carry1st has acquired a mobile board game Gebeta. The amount for this transaction has not been disclosed. This acquisition occurs at a time when Africa’s mobile gaming industry is experiencing notable growth. READ MORE: The State of Gaming and E-sport Space in Africa The 2021 GSMA…
- Back in 2021, we learned that Airtel Kenya had entered the 5G race after the telco reported it had upgraded some of its sites with fifth-generation internet connectivity. This happened at a time when Safaricom had announced the same program but on a pilot test. However, no other development was…
- Smartphones tend to partner with well-known brands to increase their visibility. Most phone brands have engaged in these collaborations, which are usually done for cosmetic purposes. In some instances, the partnership goes deeper, with the new partner’s designs, such as colours and logos,…
- During Microsoft’s AI event, a new Bing powered by ChatGPT was introduced and made headlines. Microsoft also launched a revamped version of its Edge browser with a new design and integration with the new Bing. The Edge Dev version is available for testing today. Microsoft offers several Insider…
- Maximum revenue collection appears to be the top goal of the current government, which has gone to greater lengths in reminding Kenyans that they need to pay taxes at all times. It is also a period that has been marked by notable inflation, which KRA had also promised that it would adjust…
- Online lender Umba, which refers to itself as a digital bank built for Africa, has revealed plans to expand its service offerings in the wider African continent. To this end, the firm has said it has established offices in Kenya as it eyes other markets in the coming days. The startup had at one…
- It has been chaotic since Elon Musk acquired Twitter late last year, adding it to the incendiary tech mogul’s diverse business reach, which includes running Tesla, SpaceX, the Boring Company, Neuralink, and many others. It was an expensive purchase at $44 billion and he then took it private. First…
- Zoho, a web business tools company, has revealed its new communication platform called Trident, which aims to simplify communication for businesses by providing a unified solution across different channels. Zoho has also enhanced its collaboration technologies to eliminate confusion caused by…
- Netflix has finally disclosed information regarding its efforts to prevent individuals from sharing their family plan passwords, which is against its terms of service and causing harm to its overall revenue. To note, this information has not been confirmed by the streaming giant, but overall…
- Olaseni Alabede, a seasoned payments technology expert with over 18 years of experience, has taken on a new role as the CTO of Global Technology Partners (GTP). GTP is a subsidiary of MFS Africa. It is based in the US and was acquired by MFS Africa in June 2022. The firm is one of the […]
- Knock-off WhatsApp clones are really popular and for good reason. They bring features that the Meta-owned platform doesn’t have but this is changing. WhatsApp is revamping its ephemeral Status feature with new updates. Status Profile Rings for New Updates WhatsApp will now show up Status updates on…
- The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has initiated a ground breaking cancer drug trial, the first of its kind in Africa, to assess the efficacy of a novel treatment that inhibits a gene mutation that triggers cancer in patients. The facility is the only location in Africa selected for the…
- Recent developments have transitioned to from AI taking jobs to now AI wars, which is is an interesting narrative to follow up for the next few months and years probably. As Microsoft is making a big AI move with its revamped Bing search engine and Edge web browser, both of which are powered by…
