Author: Kaluka wanjala

Chpter, the AI-powered conversational commerce platform that enables businesses to sell more on social platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram, announced today that it has secured $1.2 million in their Pre-Seed round. The round was led by Ken Njoroge of PANI, who is the Cofounder & Former CEO of Cellulant. With participation from Plesion Capital, Techstars, Norrsken, Renew Capital, ViKtoria Ventures, and angel investors including NALA Founder and CEO Benjamin Fernandes, and Workpay Cofounders Paul Kimani and Jackson Kibigo. Chpter, which was launched in Kenya in 2022, will use the capital in three key areas: Chpter provides an AI-powered conversational commerce…

Kenyan director Likarion Wainaina directed Supa Modo, Kenya’s first-ever superhero film and most successful film ever, which won more than 50 international awards, including Best European Film For Children, European Children’s Film Association, 2019; Generation 14Plus: Children’s Jury Special Mention, Berlin, 2018; the Artistic Bravery Prize at the Durban International Film Festival, 2018; and Best Screenplay at the Carthage Film Festival. Now he’s back on Showmax with his next ambitious project – Kenya’s first sci-fi series Subterranea, set to premiere on 26 September 2024. A Kibanda Pictures production, the eight-part Showmax Original series follows eight participants of a psychological experiment…

The OPPO Reno 12 series was recently unveiled in Kenya. The series has two main devices, the Reno 12 5G and the Reno 12 F. I have had the chance of using the OPPO Reno 12 5G for a few weeks and in this review, I will be sharing my thoughts on it for you to decide if it is worth your money. Speaking of money, the OPPO Reno 12 5G and Reno 12 F are available in Kenya for Ksh 69,999 and Ksh 49,999. This is not cheap and at 70k, the Reno 12 5G is slightly more expensive…

Latitude59’s second satellite event in Nairobi is set to take place on November 28th. The first Latitude59 Kenya Edition was held in December last year attracting nearly 800 participants from Africa and around the world. This was the first satellite event by Latitude59 outside its home country of Estonia. Latitude59’s CEO Liisi Org, stated that the goal of Latitude59 is to bring together startup communities from around the world, and Kenya is a very logical choice for this. “A significant number of Estonian startups and technology companies are already active in Africa, and Kenya offers a great gateway for entrepreneurs…

Check Point has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cyberint Technologies Ltd., a pioneering provider of External Risk Management solutions. This will significantly enhance Check Point’s Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities and expand its managed threat intelligence offerings. Cyberint’s advanced capabilities will be integrated into the Check Point Infinity Platform for collaborative threat prevention and will also be available as a managed service through Check Point Infinity Platform Services. Founded in 2010, with over 170 employees worldwide, Cyberint is one of the fastest growing External Risk Management companies in the market. Recognised as ‘Company of the Year’ in 2023 by Frost…

Government officers have been urged to prioritize security of records and data that could be accessed through the internet.  Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo said adopting technology improved service delivery in Government but came with its challenges. Speaking while officially closing a Cloud Computing Security training for Government officers in collaboration with Huawei, Kenya, Dr Omollo said: “The adoption of cloud technology is no longer an option but a necessity for governments, businesses and organizations globally.”  He added: “However, with these advancements come heightened risks to data security, privacy, and integrity. Cyberattacks are becoming more…

Binance’s CEO, Richard Teng, has denied the allegations by the Nigerian government, which claimed that the platform was responsible for the decline of the Naira. He stated that the allegations are not backed by any evidence, arguing that the Naira had been trading within a narrow range between 2021 and the end of 2022. “Between 2021 and the end of 2022, the Naira traded between a relatively narrow range of USD1: 380 to USD1: 440. We have been offering P2P services as a value-added service for our users wishing to get exposure to crypto during that period of time. The…

Students of Menyenya Secondary School in Nyamira County, Bradford Nyangiri and Felix Makori have emerged as the overall winners of the 7th Edition of the Annual Young Scientists Kenya [YSK] National Science and Technology Exhibition.  Their project, titled “Sunken Cooking Jacket,” stood out in a competitive field of 1780 submissions of young innovators, earning them this prestigious accolade under the Chemical, Physical, and Mathematical Sciences category, specifically in the Energy and Transport sector. The Sunken Cooking Jacket is a groundbreaking multi-functional cooking stove designed for maximum efficiency and versatility. The innovative stove, featuring three cooking points powered by a single…

Samsung has announced the availability of Circle to Search with Google for select Galaxy A series,1 furthering the democratization of mobile AI to even more devices in the Galaxy ecosystem. This enhancement underscores Samsung and Google’s continuous dedication to providing the best of mobile technology to as many users as possible. Following Circle to Search’s availability on the selected Galaxy A series, the innovative search experience will also come to Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Tab S9 FE+, where large displays and Galaxy S Pen bring a new dimension to discovery. Circle to Search has quickly become a fan favorite…

Family Bank Group has posted a Kshs 2.32 billion Profit Before Tax in the first six months of 2024. This is a remarkable 15.4% increase compared to Kshs 2.0 billion registered in the same period in 2023. The growth in profitability was mainly driven by an increase in the bank’s revenues amid a tough operating environment. Total assets increased by 19.2% to Kshs 158.3 billion up from Kshs 132.8 billion in June 2023. The growth was funded through deposits which increased by 18% from Kshs 100.8 billion to Kshs 119 billion. With the additional liquidity, the Bank continued to support…