Author: Kaluka wanjala

Latitude59 is seeking the boldest early-stage startups from Kenya and across Africa to compete for a prize pool of non-equity funding. One African startup will receive an invitation to participate at the semi-finals of Latitude59 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia. For two years in a row, the prize pool for the Latitude59 Pitch Competition in Estonia has been one million euros. Interested startups can apply here.Latitude59’s CEO Liisi Org, stated that Latitude59 is the most international, impactful, and diverse startup and technology conference in the Baltic States and New Nordics and a global platform that connects startups, investors, and other startup…

Rohan Patil, regional manager for East Africa at Vertiv received personal recognition at the Connected Africa Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, for hisparticipation in the panel and overall contribution to shaping Africa’s digital future. Hosted by the Kenyan Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy, the summit is an initiative towards shaping the digital destiny of Africa with African tech leaders, policymakers, investors, and businesses coming together to discuss, harness, and learn more about the opportunities presented by the digital economy. Patil was among the high-level speakers at the conference, joining a plenary discussion on ‘Manufacturing, Green and Circular economy’ with fellow panelists including Burundi’s ICT Minister Léocadie…

The laptop market can be confusing as it is saturated with so many different options to choose from. One of the latest laptops from Asus, is the Zenbook S16 which should not be confused with the Asus Zenbook S 14. If you want a powerful and portable laptop, here are the top five reasons why the Zenbook S16 should be on your list. You can learn more about this laptop here. Ultra-Thin Design The ASUS Zenbook S16 is very slim and lightweight, measuring just 1.1 cm in thickness and weighing about 1.5 kg. Most slim laptops compromise on performance but…

Tecno is set to launch its new foldable smartphones in Kenya in a few weeks. The two phones, the Tecno phantom V Fold 2 and V Flip 2 are currently on pre-order in the country through exclusive stores or selected branded shops nationwide. The pre-order period has kicked off and runs through to September 30th. The phones will be available for Ksh 84,000 and Ksh 139,000 for the V Flip2 and V Fold2 respectively. Those who pre-order will get the Tecno Watch Pro 2 for free and 1 year screen insurance. Delivery date for the pre-ordered units will be from…

Internet Service Provider (ISP), Mawingu, has announced the expansion of its network to Mandera county, bringing the number of counties to 30 that the ISP has connected to its network across the country. this announcement comes a little over a month after the ISP announced expansion to Bondo. In its second H2 2024 progress update, Mawingu’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Farouk RAMJI says, “Mawingu marks yet another milestone towards our long-term vision of making meaningful connectivity accessible to more Kenyans at very competitive price points, comparative to other service providers, by building sustainable, flexible infrastructure in underserved regions.” Mawingu has also…

SEACOM has been honoured with the award for Carrier Wholesales Provider of the Year at the 9th annual African Digital Economy Awards (ADEA). The awards ceremony was held on 13 September at the Ole Sereni Hotel in Nairobi and attended by members of the SEACOM Group executive team, fellow entrants, industry leaders and stakeholders, and members of the media. “In a year that Africa’s network infrastructure has faced significant challenges and consumers and businesses have been adversely affected by network disruptions, SEACOM has not wavered in its dedication to its partners and customers to keep them connected and empowered. We…

Infinix is planning to launch the slimmest smartphone with 3D Curved display in Kenya later this month. This device is expected to be in the Infinix Hot 50 family and might be the Infinix Hot 50 Pro+. Infinix has not shared much about this new smartphone but has only indicated that it will be 6.88 mm thick and will have a curved display. We have seen smartphones with curved displays before but given that the Hot series is considered a budget/lower mid-range series, this phone might stand out from competitors. Infinix has previously had the curved display on the Note…

Recent data from the Communications Authority (CA) shows a slow growth in the number of TV subsscriptions in Kenya. The data covers the first 3 months ending March 2024 and show the total number of subscriptions stood at 6.373 million, up from 6.367 million the previous quarter ending December 2023. This represents a 0.1% growth quarter over quarter. This growth, though modest, signifies the increasing demand for digital content and the expansion of digital television (DTT) and direct-to-home (DTH) services. Here are a breakdown of the key numbers: These trends highlight the evolving preferences of Kenyan consumers, who are increasingly…

PalmPay has today announced the launch of its USSD code in Nigeria. This service offers Nigerians an additional way to manage their finances without the need for internet connectivity. With the PalmPay USSD code, customers can now perform a wide range of banking transactions by dialing *861# from their mobile phones. PalmPay has been operating in Nigeria since 2019 under a Mobile Money Operator license issued by the CBN. The fintech pioneered a model that provides financial services such as money transfers, bill payments, credit services and savings via a one-stop-shop financial ‘superapp’. Customers without access to smartphones are able…

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced the addition of an exciting new cyber security solution to the stable of products offered through its Cyber Security Fusion Centres (CSFC). Aimed at providing customers with a more holistic cyber security proposition, the solution will see features such as asset management, risk remediation, patch management and compliance support incorporated into Liquid’s existing cloud security services. “With the rate at which digital transformation is advancing, companies need to regularly upgrade their cyber security strategies. Cyber-criminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and Liquid is constantly investing in innovative solutions aimed at keeping pace with these ever-evolving threats…