Author: Kaluka wanjala

The OPPO Find N3 Flip has received a minor update that has brought the January 2024 Android Security patch. The update is about 565 MB in size so it isn’t that big and you can download it in a few minutes. The update is available Over the Air (OTA) and you should get the notification on your phone. This update is version CPH2519_13.2.0.300(EX01). Here is a look at the changelog OPPO Find N3 Flip The OPPO Find N3 Flip is the company’s second Flip phone for the Kenyan market. The phone Is yet to officially launch in Kenya but we…

Did you know that you can send and receive money from abroad, for free, using Airtel Money? Through the International Money Transfer service, sending and receiving cash via Airtel Money helps you to save on currency exchange fees that you encounter when converting currency in a foreign country. A recent report by the Central Bank of Kenya, showed that the country’s diaspora remittances rose by 8.34% to $4.027 billion in 2022 closing on exports from key economic sectors such as tourism, tea and horticulture that brought in $5.77 billion worth of foreign currency. Remittances play a vital role in helping to achieve the Sustainable…

Kenya Airways has been ranked as Africa’s second most efficient airline in a global on-time performance review of airlines and airports. The latest On-Time Performance Review report by aviation analytics company Cirium reveals that the airline attained an impressive 71.86% on-time arrival rate out of 41,905 completed flights in 2023. An on-time flight is defined as a flight that arrives within 15 minutes of the scheduled gate arrival. For an airport, it is defined as departing within 15 minutes of its scheduled departure. “The high rankings result from Kenya Airways’ persistent focus and delivery of on-time performance each month of…

Samsung has confirmed the date for its next Unpacked event scheduled for January 2024. The event will see the unveiling of the Galaxy S24 series and will take place on January 17. The Galaxy S24 Unpacked event will begin at 9 PM Kenyan time or 6 PM GMT. This is the first major event by Samsung this year but we do not expect any major upgraded compared to the S23 series. The S23 is a very good series and Samsung has opted to keep some of its key specifications. We may also see the Exynos chip on the international variants…

OPPO is set to launch the Reno 11 series on January 11. The series will have two devices, the Reno 11 and the Reno 11 Pro, the successors to the Reno 10 and Reno 10 pro. You can get the reno 10 series in Kenya and I reviewed the standard variant a few months back and loved it. I am expecting the Reno 11 series to be equally as good. The Reno 11 series was unveiled for the Chinese market back in November and it should make its way to other markets after the January 11 launch. Side note, launching…

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…