Author: Kaluka wanjala

LG Electronics (LG) is expanding its LG gram series in 2024, offering consumers a wider selection of compelling choices, including the new LG gram Pro. The perfect blend of power and portability, LG gram series ultra-lightweight laptops combine high-end specifications with exceptionally slim yet durable designs and all-day battery life. All 2024 models come with the convenient LG gram Link app, simplifying tasks like file sharing, photo sharing and screen mirroring across LG gram, Android and iOS devices. LG gram Pro and LG gram Pro 2-in-1 LG’s best-in-class LG gram Pro laptops (models 16Z90SP and 17Z90SP) come equipped with a…

Airtel Africa plc has announced the retirement of its Chief Executive Officer, Olusegun “Segun” Ogunsanya, effective from 1 July 2024. This move follows a tenure of over 12 years, during which Mr. Ogunsanya played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s growth and expanding its footprint across the continent. Mr. Ogunsanya, who initially joined Airtel in 2012, served as the head of the Nigeria Operations for nine years before ascending to the position of Chief Executive Officer for the entire Airtel Africa Group in 2021. Airtel Africa plc has also unveiled Sunil Taldar as the incoming Managing Director and Chief…

Kenya Airways (KQ), has announced an expansion of its codeshare partnership with South African Airways (SAA) to include direct flights from South Africa to South America. Starting this month, customers will now experience a seamless travel journey to Sao Paulo, Brazil, via Johannesburg on one ticket, as KQ codeshares on the recently reintroduced South Africa Airways flight to Sao Paulo (GRU). This collaboration establishes unparalleled connectivity, offering the most direct flight option from this region, contrasting with current routes that often involve transits through the Middle East, Europe, or North America. The strategic partnership, built on a shared commitment to…

 Wasoko and MaxAB have today announced that they have signed preliminary merger terms to join together as a combined entity to drive the transformation of Africa’s informal retail sector. This merger-of-equals will bolster the growth and development of the e-commerce pioneers to establish the most successful digital retail platform on the continent.  As the largest tech merger in Africa, Wasoko and MaxAB will have a collective customer base of over 450,000 merchants serving an estimated 65+ million consumers with essential goods in their local communities across eight African countries: Egypt, Morocco, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia and DR Congo. Since the start…

MediaTek reiterated its commitment to work with telecom operators and OEMs in Kenya and the rest of East Africa to drive the adoption of 5G and help narrow the digital divide in the region. These initiatives were highlighted at Kenya’s first MediaTek Technology Diaries, hosted earlier this month. The MediaTek Technology Diaries is an interactive, informative series aimed at demystifying the newest technologies transforming our daily lives. The series is in tune with MediaTek’s philosophy of making great technology available to help consumers connect seamlessly with the things that shape our daily lives by enhancing, enriching, and making us smarter…

OPPO Kenya has unveiled the winners of the #OPPOLegend challenge, which invited Kenyans on social media to showcase their oldest OPPO phones demonstrating the evolution of OPPO devices over the years.  Dubbed the “#OPPOLegend” the challenge sought to take users down memory lane showing a collective journey of the OPPO brand and its devices since it first got in to the Kenyan Market in 2015. Out of many heartfelt entries, a few outstanding contributors were named winners in the #OPPOLegend challenge. They were, @_Z.o.e.y @Allan_Surveyor, Kerubo Sam Morgan and @mwenda_k, whose OPPO journey has been truly legendary. The #OPPOLegend challenge…

Airtel Money has unveiled a new campaign dubbed ‘Rudishiwa Transaction Fee Campaign’. As part of this campaign, customers will be refunded their withdrawal transaction fees as Airtime.  Airtel Money customers who withdraw as little as Kes 50 from any Airtel Money agent will be refunded their withdrawal transaction fees. The refund applies to any withdrawal charge up to the maximum daily limit of Kshs 250,000 per day. For example, a customer withdrawing Kes 1,000 incurs a Kes 25 withdrawal charge. Under the Rudishiwa Transaction Fee Campaign, that customer will now receive Kes 25 as Airtime, which they can use for…

Bolt has unveiled its latest safety feature, rider verification, to enhance driver safety. This is part of Bolt’s ongoing investment in enhancing safety features on its platform. This should strengthen driver-rider trust and incentivising drivers to accept more orders. This translates to more earning opportunities and an overall faster, more efficient experience for riders. As part of this in-app feature, a rider will have to take a selfie before requesting a trip from Bolt. A selfie has to be an authentic picture of a physically present person, with the face clearly visible. The rider will not be able to place an order if their…

Kenya Airways (KQ) has signed a short-term lease agreement with Hi Fly, one of the world’s leading lease and charter specialist airlines to enhance operational efficiency during the peak festive season.  The ACMI lease will see the immediate introduction of an A330 Airbus into the KQ fleet to support operational efficiency as well as enhance capacity in the market. Commenting on the new development, Kenya Airways Group Managing Director and CEO, Allan Kilavuka said that the airline needed to take practical steps in the short term to address the pertinent challenges in the market. “With the current capacity constraints on…

The Infinix Hot 40 pro was unveiled in Kenya recently as one of its affordable devices for late 2023 and early 2024. The phone is available in stores for ksh 28,400. You can get the phone through most smartphone retailers in the country and through online platforms like Jumia and Xpark. The Infinix Hot 40 pro packs cutting-edge features, and is a budget-friendly gaming smartphone is set to redefine your mobile gaming and entertainment experience. If you are into mobile gaming, this phone is worth checking out. Infinix seems to focus on gaming with the Hot series. This move is…