Author: Kaluka wanjala

Airtel Money has announced a significant reduction in its paybill, bulk payment, and wallet to bank charges. This announcement comes about a week after Airtel Money raised withdrawal and transfer charges when sending money to users on other networks. Reducing Paybill and wallet to bank charges can make Airtel Money more affordable and competitive. This is especially so for those who want to save some money in these tough economic times. M-pesa, the dominant mobile money solution, is not the most affordable platform and has not been for a while. It enjoys an extensive network of agents and this has…

The Africa Online Safety Fund (AOSF) has announced the winners of this year’s grants, among them four organisations operating in Kenya: Boltech Consultancy, Terre des Hommes Netherlands Foundation in partnership with Childline, Watoto Watch Network, and Wezesha Innovation Foundation. The selection of the 22 winning organisations from seven countries was announced by Impact Amplifier (IA) from its headquarters in Cape Town, South Africa. Kenya and Ghana each had four winning entries, while South Africa had five and Nigeria with six, had the highest number of awards. Cameroon, Somalia and Zimbabwe each had one winner. Although the winning organisations reflect seven…

Data Integrated has received official approval from the Central Bank of Kenya to operate as a Payment Service Provider (PSP) in the country. Founded in 2012, Data Integrated has emerged as one of the leaders of digitalizing public transport and SME digital payments. With a focus on developing innovative solutions, the company has successfully crafted a comprehensive Mobility as a Service (MaaS) platform designed to benefit every essential stakeholder in the public transport ecosystem. By using technology, Data Integrated aims to enhance service quality, improve safety standards, and streamline operations for bus companies, matatu owners, passengers, regulators, and partners. Mary…

n an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, and informed consumers, there has been an increasing importance on the longevity and eco-friendliness of tech products. In order to tackle this shift in consumer priorities, global technology innovator, OPPO has taken the forefront position and has actively enhanced its product quality to ensure lasting durability while reducing its environmental impact. Guided by its brand mission, “Technology for mankind, kindness for the world,” OPPO has undertaken a long-term commitment to virtuous innovations. In a quest to become a responsible corporate citizen, OPPO has been consistently releasing sustainability reports for the past three…

The Tecno Camon 20 series was launched in Kenya a few months back. This is the latest mid range smartphone from Tecno and I have been using it for a little over a month. This being the successor to the Camon 19 Pro, I was curious to see what it has to offer and if there are any upgrades that make it worth upgrading to. You can get the Tecno Camon 20 Pro in Kenya for Ksh 32,000. The price varies depending on where you get it from so make sure you shop around for the best price you can…

The Redmi Note 12S is one of the latest smartphones from the company to launch in Kenya. You can get the phone on Jumia starting from Ksh 30,500 depending on the configuration you choose.  The Redmi Note 12S is not that different from its predecessor, the Redmi Note 11S. If You already have the 11S, then there is no need to upgrade to the 12S. Jumia has the Redmi Note 11S listed for Ksh 32,000. Back to the Redmi Note 12S, it has been in retail stores in Kenya for a few months now and is one of the handful…

Safaricom was the first telco in Kenya to roll out 5G in the country. The company officially rolled out 5G in Kenya back in October and has seen great adoption across the country. Safaricom has confirmed that it has expanded 5G coverage in Kenya to more towns. The company says 5G is now available in 35 out of 47 counties in Kenya. Keep in mind that this does not mean that Safaricom has full coverage in all the 35 counties. For instance, even though Safaricom 5G is technically available in Nairobi, it is not available in all areas just yet.…

The Infinix Hot 30 Play is one of the devices in the Infinix Hot 30 series. This series was launched in Kenya a few months back and I have already reviewed one of the devices in the lineup, the Infinix Hot 30. The Infinix Hot 30 Play is available in Kenya for Ksh 16,400. This is one of the cheapest smartphones from the company to launch in Kenya this year. At this price, you do have some other options but Infinix wants you to go for the Hot 30 Play because of its battery. This phone has a 6,000 mAh…

Digital data is at the center of our lives, having a reliable and portable storage solution is crucial. Western Digital’s My Passport series has been a trusted companion for users worldwide, and the latest iteration brings with it style, security, and convenience. I have had the Western Digital My Passport HDD (2TB) variant for a few weeks and in this review I will highlight some of the key features it has to offer. Design and Portability The first thing that catches your eye about the Western Digital My Passport HDD is its sleek and slim design. It’s a device that…

If you have been looking for a compact and portable laptop, the Logitech MX Keys Mini is worth considering. I have been using the MX Keys Mini this week and have enjoyed it. This is a minimalist wireless keyboard that you can add to your work setup. The compact and portability of the MX Keys Mini is what makes it attractive to me and I believe for most people. This is the kind of keyboard that you can put in your laptop bag and head out to work remotely. If you have used wireless keyboards before, then you know that…