Author: Kaluka wanjala

Bolt has announced new Bolt Business Coupons, allowing businesses to share or fully cover the cost of a one-off ride with their employees and customers. Coupons, a part of Bolt Business platform, aim to support customers with business travel needs like travel to company events, employee travel benefits packages, and improving client satisfaction.  When a Bolt Business customer issues a Coupon, the person taking the trip will receive a code by email, which they can simply copy and paste into their Bolt app. Customers can choose from three types of coupons. With Unlimited Coupons, the person receiving the coupon can take any number…

Just 23 matches remain in the Premier League this season (two full Matchdays for rounds 37 and 38, as well as three catch-up fixtures from round 34) and the title, European qualification and relegation all remain undecided as we head into the final stretch. It’s the Premier League in your pocket, on the go, wherever you are. Subscribe to Showmax today and never miss your favourite players and teams in action. Arsenal holds a one-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the table, but the latter club has a game in hand and knows that three wins (against…

Just days after it dropped three new Originals in Kenya, African streamer Showmax has completed the integration of M-Pesa onto its recently relaunched platform, allowing customers the ease and convenience of engaging with the popular payment method simply and quickly.   Having completed an extensive migration of its customers and content onto the globally scaled Peacock platform in February, the Showmax team have continued to work to ensure that its customers find it effortless to afford and access the stories they love. For Joe Heshu, Showmax Chief Operating Officer, the M-Pesa integration has been a key priority for the brand whose…

eBee, the Kenyan e-mobility company, has expanded to Mombasa with the opening of a new sales and service center in the coastal city. This is the first ever E-Bicycle Sales & Service Center in Mombasa and is located on Links Road in Nyali. According to the company, the center is poised to redefine e-mobility in the coastal region, offering convenient access to sustainable transportation solutions. “As we inaugurate our doors today, we’re not just opening a shop; we’re igniting a movement towards a greener, more eco-friendly Mombasa,” the company said. “Alongside our commitment to sustainable urban mobility, our Mombasa facility…

Recent survey results released by Global Technology company Epson indicate that 74% of IT decision-makers acknowledge a surge in demand for new scanning technology due to digitalization, with the global scanner market expected to reach USD $2.68 billion. Epson’s latest scanner range, designed for smaller offices, remote workers, and eco-conscious organizations, caters to the evolving digital needs in the MENA region. These scanners, including the DS-C330, DS-C490, ES-C320W and ES-C380W, are constructed with up to 30% recycled plastic and are energy-efficient, saving space and power in various sectors such as healthcare, logistics, and finance. Epson, a leader in global technology, is…

The OPPO Reno 11 F was unveiled in Kenya a few weeks back and is currently available in stores starting from Ksh 47,999. This is one of the handful of devices in the Reno 11 series, a successor to the Reno 10 that we reviewed last year. I have been using the Reno 11 F for a few weeks and in this review, I will be sharing my thoughts on it to help you decide if it is worth your money.  OPPO Reno11 F 5G Specifications See: OPPO Reno11 F 5G Specifications and price in Kenya Design and Build With…

The Financial Times has ranked Moniepoint as Africa’s fastest-growing fintech. This is the second year Moniepoint has been ranked as the fastest-growing fintech and also Africa’s top four fastest-growing companies overall.  The survey was compiled by Statista where companies are ranked based on 2019-2022 data by their absolute growth rate of revenues and their compound annual growth rate (CAGR).  Moniepoint’s growth rates of 7,979% (absolute) and 332% (CAGR) ranked it ahead of hundreds of leading companies from diverse industries such as technology, telecoms, financial services, and healthcare. Moniepoint is one of Africa’s largest business payments platforms, processing over $182 billion…

Huawei Cloud hosted a successful Spark Discovery Kenya Media & Entertainment Summit in Nairobi. The summit culminated in the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between Huawei, leading new media platform Mango TV, and prominent Kenyan media houses, including Royal Media Services, and Standard Group. According to the agreement, all parties will actively work together to promote cultural exchanges and media industry cooperation between China and Kenya. This strategic collaboration leverages Huawei Cloud’s leading audio and video cloud services and advanced media infrastructure, empowering Kenyan media houses to adopt cutting-edge technologies, drive innovation, and deliver exceptional experiences. “AI is fundamentally…

Samsung has announced the availability of Galaxy AI features to olders Galaxy devices with the One UI 6.1 update. Rolling out from the end of March, the update will be accessible across a wide range of devices, including the Galaxy S22 & S23 Series, Z Fold 4 & Z Fold 5, Z Flip 4 & Z Flip 5, and Tab S9 & S8 Series. Aligning with the Galaxy S24 series launched earlier this year, this update introduces a hybrid approach that seamlessly combines on-device and cloud-based AI, elevating the capabilities of Galaxy devices to new heights. “Our aim with Galaxy…

Samsung has secured the top position in global sales of OLED monitors just one year after launching its first OLED model — the 34″ Odyssey OLED G8 (G85SB model), a gaming monitor. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), Samsung Electronics has taken the top position in the global OLED monitor market by capturing 34.7% of market share based on total revenue and the top position in market share based on sales volume with 28.3% of OLED monitors sold in 2023. “The OLED monitor market is highly competitive, so reaching the top spot requires unparalleled innovation and product quality,” said…