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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…

Xiaomi has announced the global rollout of its new Android Skin, HyperOS. HyperOS is meant to replace MIUI which has been ubiquitous with Xiaomi devices. HyperOS is trying to do what HarmonyOS has been attempting. Both want to integrate more devices under a single operating system. They are not just Smartphone skins but are evolving to offer more. Xiaomi refers to HyperOS as “A human-centric operating system designed for Human, Car, Home smart ecosystem.” With Xiaomi focusing on additional smart devices and not just smartphones, having an operating system that makes this integration smooth is essential. The 8 devices that…

The MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) has unveiled its top 5 Regional Winners, with Letaji, a Kenyan startup revolutionizing the construction industry, taking center stage. The MAC, an Africa-wide pitch competition for early-stage technology startups, has attracted attention from across the continent, showcasing the diversity and innovation present in the African tech landscape. Letaji, the Kenyan representative among the top 5 Regional Winners, seeks to transform the construction industry through its online marketplace. The platform streamlines the process of purchasing building materials, creating a direct link between homeowners, contractors, and hardware stores with top suppliers. This not only simplifies the procurement…

Infinix has officially launched the Hot 40 series in Kenya. This is one of the latest entry level smartphones from the company to launch in Kenya. The phone has been launched in Kenya just a month after the launch of the Infinix Smart 8. In Kenya, the Infinix Hot 40 comes in 3 variants, the HOT 40 Pro, HOT 40, and HOT 40i models. Prices start at Ksh 17,299 for the most affordable model and go all the way up to Ksh 28,399 for the Infinix Hot 40 Pro. The Infinix Hot 40 is the successor to the Hot 30…

Mdundo has today announced the launch of a Ksh 5 daily subscription option exclusively available to Safaricom subscribers. Mdundo started operations back in 2012. It has steadily expanded and now boasts over 29 million monthly active users as of September 2023. The platform currently has over 58,000 artists from Kenya. The introduction of the Ksh 5 daily subscription service is geared towards enhancing the monetization of music for artists, according to Mdundo. The company, which currently pays over Ksh 200 million in royalties annually to artists. It anticipates that this figure will increase with the introduction of the new subscription…

 e-finance Investment Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Software Group to encourage the adoption of digital financial technologies, agent banking, along with cloud computing services and artificial intelligence. The MOU, which was signed during the 27th edition of CairoICT 2023 Middle East and Africa Exhibition and Conference, is part of e-finance’s plan to empower banks and financial institutions in Egypt by providing a wealth of solutions and services including agency banking services widening the access of financial services to mass market, while focusing on rapid time to market. This Partnership is capitalizing on the capabilities of Software Group’s Agency…