Author: Kaluka wanjala

Safaricom was the first telco in Kenya to roll out 5G in the country. The company officially rolled out 5G in Kenya back in October and has seen great adoption across the country. Safaricom has confirmed that it has expanded 5G coverage in Kenya to more towns. The company says 5G is now available in 35 out of 47 counties in Kenya. Keep in mind that this does not mean that Safaricom has full coverage in all the 35 counties. For instance, even though Safaricom 5G is technically available in Nairobi, it is not available in all areas just yet.…

The Infinix Hot 30 Play is one of the devices in the Infinix Hot 30 series. This series was launched in Kenya a few months back and I have already reviewed one of the devices in the lineup, the Infinix Hot 30. The Infinix Hot 30 Play is available in Kenya for Ksh 16,400. This is one of the cheapest smartphones from the company to launch in Kenya this year. At this price, you do have some other options but Infinix wants you to go for the Hot 30 Play because of its battery. This phone has a 6,000 mAh…

Digital data is at the center of our lives, having a reliable and portable storage solution is crucial. Western Digital’s My Passport series has been a trusted companion for users worldwide, and the latest iteration brings with it style, security, and convenience. I have had the Western Digital My Passport HDD (2TB) variant for a few weeks and in this review I will highlight some of the key features it has to offer. Design and Portability The first thing that catches your eye about the Western Digital My Passport HDD is its sleek and slim design. It’s a device that…

If you have been looking for a compact and portable laptop, the Logitech MX Keys Mini is worth considering. I have been using the MX Keys Mini this week and have enjoyed it. This is a minimalist wireless keyboard that you can add to your work setup. The compact and portability of the MX Keys Mini is what makes it attractive to me and I believe for most people. This is the kind of keyboard that you can put in your laptop bag and head out to work remotely. If you have used wireless keyboards before, then you know that…

At its October event, Apple unveiled its nest gen M3 chip, showcased in the all-new iMac and MacBook Pro models. During the event, Apple revealed the core of its “Scary Fast” product line: the M3 chip boasting eight main processing cores and an additional 10 cores dedicated to graphics. The company also introduced upgraded variants, the M3 Pro and M3 Max. The MacBook Pro series, now equipped with the M3 processors, promises a significant boost in performance without compromising the impressive 22-hour battery life. Apple showcased a budget-friendly model starting at $1,599, featuring the standard M3 chip, along with higher-end…

After a few tense weeks, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has finally renewed Bolt’s licence. Bolt faced some setbacks a couple of weeks back after the NTSA delayed renewing the licence arguing that Bolt was taking more than the 18% commission required by law. Bolt clarified that this was not entirely true and said that the extra 5% booking fee was charged to the riders and not drivers. Bolt even went ahead and suspended the booking fee yesterday. Bolt isn’t the only ride hailing app that charges riders a booking fee. Uber does the same and their licence…

If you are looking for a new smartphone between Ksh 55,000 and KJsh 65,000, the OPPO Reno10 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G should definitely be on your list. The Galaxy A54 was unveiled in Kenya earlier this year while the Reno10 5G was unveiled in the country earlier this month. Today, we’re putting the two phones against each other to help you decide which one offers you value for money. Design and Build The OPPO Reno 10 exudes elegance with its glass front, framed by a sturdy plastic casing and a polished back. It is available in Silvery…

Earlier today, the East Africa Device Assembly Kenya Limited (EADAK) officially opened its doors showcasing the first locally assembled smartphones in Kenya. The two main phones are the Neona Smarta and the Neon Ultra. They will be available for Ksh 7,500 and Ksh 9,500 respectively depending on where you get them from. These phones have been in Safaricom shops across the country. They will now be available through Faiba retail outlets across the country. For Safaricom shops, the phones are available under the Lipa Mdogo Mdogo financing plan. When you buy any of the 2 phones from Faiba, you get 65GB…

Update: The article has been updated to clarify that the booking fee is charged to riders and not drivers Bolt Kenya has announced its decision to suspend the booking fee imposed on riders for every trip taken. Previously, this fee constituted approximately 5% of each ride, in addition to the 18% charged to drivers for completed trips. Bolt has clarified that the booking fee was not charge to the drivers but rather to the riders. The company says this is for maintenance of the app. The 18% commission is charged to the drivers while the 5% is charged to riders.…

By Sam Mkhize Head of Compliance for Binance in Africa  The World Economic Forum (WEF) recognizes blockchain as a technology capable of creating innovative opportunities and disrupting existing businesses by enabling decentralized digital transformation. It excels in embedding trust, improving data and information sharing, eliminating unnecessary intermediaries, and finding applications in various domains, including cryptocurrencies, financial services, data tracking, contract management, and bolstering data security. The technology offers a rich feature set that, when boiled down to its core, enables users to share information and value within a tightly secured ecosystem that meets specific needs. One such use case -…