Author: Kaluka wanjala

The inaugural Moonshot by TechCabal conference has been confirmed to take place in October this year in Lagos, Nigeria. The conference is sponsored by Flutterwave and PiggyVest. Renowned Tech leaders and investors such as Gbenga Agboola, CEO of Flutterwave, Anu Adasolum; Founder and CEO, Sabi and Marlon Nichols; Founding Managing Partner at MaC Venture Capital, have been confirmed for the in-person event which aims to have 50+ speakers in attendance. The two-day conference will bring together key players in the African tech ecosystem. These include those who are building disruptive solutions that address Africa’s pressing solutions. At the conference will…

A few days back, Multichoice Kenya announced that it has rebranded the DStv App to DStv Stream. I first told you about DStv streaming availability in Kenya last year and you can read more about that here. DStv Stream should not be confused with DStv streaming though as it is a rebrand of the DStv App. Through this app, users will be able to get better personalization, easier streaming experience and a better UI. Viewers can easily switch soundtracks to their local languages even when streaming live sports. Targeting Growing Streaming Market Multichoice says the launch of DStv Stream is…

The Infinix Note 30 Pro was launched in Kenya not so long ago. The phone is currently available in retail stores for around Ksh 33,000. I have used this phone for a number of weeks and love it so far. It does shine in some aspects that help it stand out from competitors. One of those is the battery and charging options. The Note 30 Pro comes with a 5,000 mAh battery which is not unique but it does support wired and wireless charging. It also supports reverse charging which is not an option we see on most phones within…

The Camon 20 Pro is the latest camera-centric smartphone from Tecno. The phone is available in retail stores for around Ksh 32,000. This is one of the four smartphones in the Camon 20 series, the other three are the Camon 20, Camon 20 Pro and the Camon 20 Premier 5G. The prices vary but do start from Ksh 26,999 all the way to Ksh 50,999. I have already done a deep review of the Tecno Camon 20 Pro that you can read more about here. I love this phone as I felt like it was an all round good phone…

Mastercard has partnered with Lipa Later to provide consumers and merchants with tailored Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions and improved payment capabilities. According to Mastercard, this partnership will accelerate financial inclusion and BNPL solutions across the continent. Financial inclusion can help alleviate a big percentage of the population from poverty according to the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP). Financial inclusion tends to benefit both individuals and businesses alike. BNPL solutions also benefit as access to credit can help accelerate economic output if utilized correctly.  Lipa Later is one of the leading BNPL companies in Kenya and across…

M-pesa is a well known and widely used payment option all across the country. With this, you always expect companies setting up in Kenya to embrace it from the start. This has been the case for most but Uber hasn’t really had the option until now. Ever since Uber set up shop in Kenya, the company has had a number of payment options including Cash, credit.debit card, PayPal etc. If you wanted to pay with M-Pesa, you had to choose cash as a payment option and then use M-Pesa once the trip ends. Even though this worked, it added a…

By now, you have probably heard about the Worldcoin craze that has been spreading across the country. Most of us have seen those long lines of Kenyans interested in this new crypto project. Just to bring you up to speed, Worldcoin is a cryptocurrency project that uses a device, essentially a giant ball, called an “Orb” to scan a human’s iris to create what it calls a World ID. The human iris has a unique pattern and this is why the project founder’s decided to settle for it. When a person’s Iris is scanned, a World ID is created and…

Last week, Samsung officially unveiled the new Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. These are the latest foldables from the company and are available on preorder in Kenya through Samsung Brand cart here. The prices start from Ksh 193,000 for the Z Flip 5 and Ksh 325,000 for the Z Fold 5. The new Galaxy foldables are not that different from their predecessors. They share quite a number of features and have only had a handful of upgrades. If you already have the Galaxy Z Flip 4 or Z Fold 5, it is safe to skip the…

As technology continues to shape the future of work, it has become increasingly crucial for the youth to acquire digital skills that will prepare them for the digital age. Recognizing this need, the County Government of Nairobi and Moringa School joined forces to provide free introductory digital skills training to Nairobi’s youths. The program’s primary objective was to stimulate an interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), equip young people with essential digital skills, and pave the way for income-generating opportunities in the digital economy. Moringa School took the lead in implementing the program and successfully completed the first…

The Central Bank of Kenya has unveiled a new portal that will make it easier for Kenyans to invest in Government securities. These include Government Bonds and Treasury bills that have always been a headache to get. This probably deterred a number of people from investing in Government securities. CBK has announced that DhowCSD will be available on Android and iOS as well as through an online portal. The portai is live and accessible as from Today (August 1). In a statement, the CBK said, “The CBK DhowCSD is a new Central Securities Depository (CSD) that offers a simple, efficient,…