Author: Kaluka wanjala

216 Capital and Plug and Play Africa have partnered to launch the 216 Capital Venture Accelerator. This is a six-month program whose aim is to help Tunisian startups become investment-ready and scale to regional and global markets. If you have a startup you want featured on TechArena, let us know through this contact form here. This accelerator plans to support up to 20 tech startups that are in the pre-seed stage. Each startup is set to receive €50,000 in initial funding, as well as personalized mentorship, investor access and business development support. Applications are open until October 31, 2025. “This program marks an…

Four young Kenyan women are set to represent the country at the upcoming continental finals of the Absa Bank Kenya–GirlCode Women-in-Tech Hackathon. This is after their innovation, an AI-powered fintech platform dubbed “Jasho – Powering Your Hustle”,  emerged victorious in the national round. If you have a startup you want featured on TechArena, let us know through this contact form here. The winning team, Team Avytria, is made up of women aged between 21 and 26. Their solution stood out for its focus on empowering gig economy workers and persons with disabilities. Jasho uses artificial intelligence to offer real-time expense tracking, personalised financial…

Samsung continues to refine its midrange lineup and the Galaxy A36 5G is the latest to show just how much progress the company has made. It’s positioned as a step up from the Galaxy A26 5G and the successor to the A35 from last year. This phone brings more premium design, a brighter display, improved performance and better cameras. At Ksh 31,800, it aims to be the best everyday smartphone for users who want Samsung reliability, good camera performance, Galaxy AI support and future-ready 5G connectivity without breaking the bank. Design and Build Quality The Galaxy A36 5G adopts Samsung’s…

As global technology distributors redefine their roles in the digital era, Westcon-Comstor is taking steps to make sure Africa isn’t left behind. I spoke with Vincent Entonu, Managing Director of Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa, during the Westcon Microsoft Partner Summit 2025 in Nairobi. At the centre of this transformation is Vincent Entonu, the Managing Director overseeing operations across 45 countries, what he calls “the rest of Africa,” outside South and North Africa. Under his leadership, Westcon-Comstor is helping partners and businesses across the continent transition from traditional hardware distribution to a cloud-first, subscription-driven future. “We are witnessing a global transformation in…

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds FE are the company’s latest attempt to offer premium features at a friendlier price. They come in as the “Fan Edition” of Samsung’s earbuds lineup. These deliver solid active noise cancellation, good sound and a comfortable fit. All this is at a fraction of what you would pay for Galaxy Buds2 Pro. But as with many Samsung accessories, these earbuds truly shine only when paired with a Samsung smartphone. Design and Fit The Galaxy Buds FE are small, lightweight and sit comfortably in the ear for long listening sessions. Their fit feels secure enough for workouts or…

Absa Bank Kenya, in partnership with GirlCode, has kicked off a 30-hour Women-in-Tech Hackathon that will see 112 young women aged between 18 and 35 compete to build digital solutions shaping the future of Africa’s financial ecosystem. Themed “Future-Proofing Africa: Innovation at the Intersection of FinTech, Cybersecurity, and AI,” the hackathon begins on October 11–12, 2025, at Absa’s headquarters in Westlands. It forms part of a pan-African initiative running simultaneously across seven cities in five countries, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Kampala, Gaborone, and Dar es Salaam, with a grand continental prize of USD 5,500 up for grabs. The participants…

Samsung may be known for its high-end Galaxy Watches, but the Galaxy Fit 3 proves the brand can deliver an impressive, feature-packed fitness tracker without breaking the bank. After wearing it for two weeks, I can confidently say this is one of the best affordable fitness trackers you can buy in Kenya right now — as long as you’re on Android. Design and Display The Galaxy Fit 3 is a huge leap forward from its predecessor, the Fit 2. Samsung has gone for a sleeker look with an aluminum body and a noticeably larger 1.6-inch AMOLED display. The screen is…

Global technology distributor Westcon-Comstor and Microsoft have announced new partner investments and enablement programs to help African businesses seize opportunities in AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. The announcement came during the Westcon Microsoft Partner Summit 2025, held in Nairobi under the theme “Transformation that Builds Tomorrow.” The summit brought together top IT partners, service providers, and Microsoft stakeholders from across Sub-Saharan Africa to explore how the tech giant’s latest roadmap can be translated into tangible business outcomes across the continent. According to Vincent Entonu, Managing Director for Africa at Westcon-Comstor, the company’s focus is on simplifying digital transformation for its…

Safaricom has partnered with Huawei, has unveiled VybCall, Kenya’s first Video Ring Back Tone (VRBT) service. This is a new spin to the Skiza experience we are used to. VybCall is replacing the traditional ringback tone or audio tune with short-form video clips. Instead of hearing a song while waiting for someone to pick up, callers will now see curated videos. Safaricom says this offers a more immersive and personalised experience. A First in Africa Kenya is the first country in Africa to roll out a Video Ring Back Tone service and the 3rd in the world to do so.…

The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is one of the latest in Samsung’s A-series lineup. This phone is available in Kenya for Ksh 31,800 and it might just be the brand’s best midrange release yet. From performance to camera to AI, this phone brings a lot to the table for the price. Here is everything you need to know 1. Display and Design The Galaxy A36 5G comes with a 6.6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, up from 90Hz on the A26.Colors are vibrant, motion feels fluid, and the phone’s flat design with slimmer bezels makes it…