Author: Kaluka wanjala

If you have celebrated your birthday recently, you probably noticed that Safaricom did not give you the 1GB data gift as it has done in previous years. Safaricom introduced the 1GB birthday data deal back in 2018 where it gives subscribers 1GB of data for free for 24 hours on their birthday. This has been a nice gesture and a way to thank its subscribers. The 1GB birthday gift has been missing for a few months for no clear reason. When it was introduced, Safaricom stated that this was a permanent promo and it was confusing for it to disappear…

USIU-Africa’s Team TAWI from Kenya emerged victorious in the prestigious 2023 Microsoft Imagine Cup World Championship held during the Microsoft Build event last week. This annual technology innovation competition brings together students from around the world to showcase their groundbreaking solutions on a global stage. The team’s outstanding performance not only secured them the title of World Champions but also earned them a $100,000 prize, a mentorship session with Microsoft’s Chairman and CEO, Satya Nadella, and Level 2 access to Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub. The Imagine Cup has a rich history of empowering students and encouraging them to push…

OPPO has today officially launched its first Flip phone, the Find N2 Flip, into the Kenyan market. This phone competes directly with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 that has been in Kenya since late last year. Samsung has dominated the Flip and Fold market and OPPO wants a share of this. The Find N2 Flip has quite notable differences compared to the Z Flip and these are what OPPO hopes will make the phone more desirable for those on the market for a Flip device. In Kenya, the OPPO Find N2 Flip is available in 8GB RAM and 256…

In a significant development for the internet service provider (ISP) industry in Kenya, Mawingu has recently received KSh 1.12 Billion in funding, propelling its expansion plans. With a goal to provide affordable and reliable internet connectivity to underserved regions, Mawingu has initiated its network expansion drive, aiming to connect an additional 25 counties across the country. This article explores the implications of this funding, Mawingu’s current progress, and the potential impact on Kenyan users. Following the successful closure of its Series B investment in February 2023, Mawingu secured a substantial amount of KSh 1.12 Billion in funding. This investment included…

In an effort to improve healthcare services and address healthcare challenges across Kenya, the M-PESA Foundation has announced a significant investment of KES 46 million. This investment will benefit approximately 60,000 Kenyans through a series of medical camps conducted in all 47 counties. The medical camps aim to provide essential healthcare information, medical equipment and drugs, as well as screenings for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), dental care, eye care, and management of diabetes and hypertension. The M-PESA Foundation has a strong commitment to improving healthcare outcomes for local communities. This recent investment in medical camps further complements their ongoing initiatives in…

The high end TV market isn’t one we talk about often. It does see a handful of units every year and even though they get so much attention, not everyone who hears about them ends up buying one. TV manufacturers know this but they still do have their target demographic that might be interested in these units and the publicity they get is good enough to drive sales to their other affordable units. The latest one to make its way to Kenya is the Samsung 98-inch Neo QLED TV that you can get in the country for Ksh 1.4 Million.…

The Kenyan smartphone market about to witness an exciting addition with the upcoming launch of the Oppo Find N2 Flip next week. Samsung is leading the way with its Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip series. Other manufacturers like Tecno also have their foldable devices locally and now Oppo wants a share of that pie. Oppo is set to launch, the Oppo Find N2 Flip, in Kenya on May 30th, 2023. This will be the company’s first foldable device to officially launch in Kenya. Compared to the Galaxy Flip series, the OPPO Find N2 Flip boasts a larger cover display,…

African Leadership International’s, ALX, has announced that it has enrolled over 6,000 young Kenyans, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of technological skills and knowledge among the country’s youth. This achievement is part of a larger celebration that saw more than 32,000 new tech learners across eight African countries embark on their training journey. ALX offers a range of newly launched all-tech programs, including Data Science, Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, Salesforce Administrator, and a blended learning Software Engineering program. Notably, over half of the new learners have chosen to pursue data-related courses, such as Data Science or Data Analytics.…

In today’s digital age, influencer marketing has become a powerful tool for brands to connect with their target audiences. Recognizing the immense potential of influencer marketing in Africa, Ogilvy Africa has unveiled InfluenceO, an end-to-end solution designed to empower businesses, brands, and creators across the continent. With the integration of cutting-edge AI technology and innovative features, InfluenceO aims to revolutionize influencer marketing in Africa, enabling authentic connections and driving highly impactful campaigns. Let’s delve into the exciting details of this game-changing platform. InfluenceO leverages the power of AI to identify influential figures that perfectly resonate with brands and their target…

Get ready, Kenya! The highly anticipated Infinix Note 30 Series is about to hit the market, set to launch on 2nd June and to be in retail stores from June 3rd. This is not the company’s flagship device but it is the one they expect to sell the most units. Infinix Note devices have always been known for their big size, big batteries and quite good cameras. The phones have always been popular because of their pricing too. The Note series phones have been quite affordable compared to some of the other phones they compete with. The price of the…