Author: Kaluka wanjala

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today was recognized by Interbrand, a global brand consultancy, as a “Global Top 5” brand for the fourth year in a row. Interbrand releases its list of “Best Global Brands” each year, and on this year’s list, it was revealed that Samsung’s brand value reached $91.4 billion and grew by 4% year-on-year. Samsung’s brand value increased across all business areas in 2023 despite sluggish demand in the global IT industry. According to Interbrand, Samsung Electronics’ evaluation was positively influenced by the following: “Thanks to the support of our customers around the world, Samsung Electronics’ brand value…

By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat As Kenyan enterprises continue to transform and invest in enterprise IT and digital technologies, there is high demand for the skills and talent needed to sustain that transformation. IT is one of the most in-demand skills in the country, with specialisations ranging from software engineers and data analysts to computer service technicians and cybersecurity specialists. According to research released earlier this year, Kenyan organisations are negatively impacted by a lack of tech skills, manifesting as additional pressure on existing staff, a lack of capacity to take on new…

SpaceX is currently hiring a growth manager for Starlink Internet service in Sub-Saharan Africa. The job listing has been posted on the Greenhouse recruitment website. The growth manager will join the Growth team and will be responsible for launching, growing, and improving Starlink throughout Africa. The candidate will also be accountable for Starlink’s growth and success in the region, identifying and removing barriers to growth, championing user experience, and driving initiatives to accelerate adoption. The candidate will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will report to Starlink’s team based at its headquarters in Hawthorne, California. Roles and Responsibilities Here are…

 Dimension Data has appointed Peter Gitonga as the new GM for Managed Services, East Africa. With this appointment, Dimension Data reaffirms its dedication to delivering top-tier technology solutions and enhancing customer experiences across diverse industries.In his new role, Peter Gitonga will provide strategic leadership for Dimension Data’s East Africa operations, overseeing a spectrum of technology-based managed services. This includes Network, Applications, and Security, in collaboration with key partners. His responsibilities involve working closely with business leaders across sectors, assessing their needs, designing tailored solutions, and facilitating smooth migrations to Dimension Data’s managed platforms. Gitonga aims to elevate customer experiences beyond…

Jumia is undoubtedly the leading e-commerce platform in Kenya. Over the years, the company has grown to have hundreds, if not thousands, of sellers and millions of buyers. Jumia Black Friday is meant to offer its customers deals on various products on its platform. The only issue is that most of these deals rarely exist, and Jumia tends to act as if they do. There have been complaints that the deals Jumia promotes are unavailable. I have had the same thought but just never had any evidence of the same until this past weekend. I was having a conversation with…

Bolt has today announced the appointment of Ms Caroline Wanjihia as the Regional Director for its Ridehailing Operations in Africa and International Markets (Middle East, Asia and LATAM). This appointment marks a significant milestone in Bolt’s ongoing mission to optimise and streamline its operations in the region, with the goal of fostering sustained growth and investing in local talent.  In this pivotal role, Ms. Wanjihia will oversee and lead the company’s existing regional operations and new strategic initiatives, including expansion across the region. What She Said Caroline Wanjihia, Regional Director for Africa and International Markets: “I am truly honoured and excited…

The Samsung Galaxy S23 is one of the best smartphones you can buy in 2023. The phone was released earlier this year but its price might be a turn off for some people. This is where the Galaxy S23 FE comes into the picture. It is an affordable flagship with premium specs, last year’s flagship processor among a few other features. This is the MO of the Samsung FE series and it is exactly what the S23 FE offers. You can get the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE in Kenya for as low as ksh 87,000 for the 128GB variant. The…

Huawei Technologies will accelerate development of connectivity infrastructure as a key priority for Kenya’s digital transformation. This infrastructure, said Leo Chen, President of Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa, will be more advanced, future-proof, inclusive and accessible. In his opening keynote for AfricaCom 2023, Africa’s largest tech conference, currently underway in Cape Town， Leo Chen laid out how the two biggest transformative forces, namely digitalisation and decarbonisation, are driving humanity towards an intelligent world. Kenya, he said, can ride a new wave of “digital-physical convergence”, which marks a new phase of digitalisation, to leapfrog development in the digital economy era. “That is because, in…

Infinix has announced the availability of the Smart 8 in Kenya just in time for black Friday. This is the successor to the Infinix Smart 7 which was first launched in Kenya in March this year. The Smart 8 is available in Kenya on Jumia and most other retailers for Ksh 15,999. In a press statement, Infinix announced that the Infinix Smart 8 is available in Kenya in two  variations: 128GB of storage with up to 8GB expandable RAM and 64+4GB model. It is powered by the Unisoc T606 processor and Mali-G57 MP1 GPU.  The phone has a 6.6 inch display…

There is a need for players in Africa’s private and public sectors to start working together to centre the continent in the global generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) dialogue. This was a key takeaway from a team of experts who attended a Microsoft Africa Research Institute (MARI) one-day workshop on AI and future work in Africa on Friday last week in Nairobi. The conference brought together thought leaders from across the continent to ensure that Africa will be a front-runner in defining generative AI strategy and building Afro-centric AI. Speaking at the event, Dr Jacki O’Neill, the MARI Director, emphasised the…