Author: Kaluka wanjala

Huawei Kenya and 38 other Chinese firms have teamed to absorb more than 500 young Kenyans in various sectors including ICT, manufacturing, trade and construction. Addressing President William Ruo when he visited the firm’s Job Fair during the ongoing YouthConnekt Africa Summit 2023 in Nairobi, Gavin Gao CEO of Huawei Kenya explained that the firm is a strong supporter of the government’s digital transformation programs and remains committed complementing the achievement of its job creation targets. “We have co-organized the 2023 edition of the annual Job Fair together with the Kenya-China Economic and Trade Association (KCETA) to offer young Kenyans…

The Tecno Pop 8 is the latest entry level smartphone from the company to launch in Kenya. The phone is available in Kenya starting from ksh 12,500 on Jumia and through most smartphone retailers across the country. For this price, you are getting the 3GB RAM variant with 64GB of internal; storage space. The Pop 8 is the successor to the Pop 7 which you can still get in Kenya. At its price, the Pop 8 is competing directly with the iTel A70, OPPO A17K just to name a few. All these are good phones for that price and you…

tappi has raised $1.5M in an oversubscribed Pre-Seed round led by Mercy Corps Ventures and Chui Ventures. With participation from Digital Currency Group, SOSV, Resilience17, growX ventures, Orbit Startups and Reflect Ventures, the investment also saw contributions from angel investors and advisors from global tech companies, including Google, Salesforce, Zendesk and the financial sector. The early-stage funding will further tappi’s mission to empower SMEs to gain visibility and build trust in the digital commerce ecosystem as the company broadens its footprint across Africa. Founded in 2022 by Kenfield Griffith and Louis Majanja, tappi is digitizing Africa’s $20bn SME market through software sophistication. Offering SaaS and enterprise-grade tools to SMEs in Africa starting as low as $2/month, tappi…

Kenya’s burgeoning financial technology sector has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years. However, recent media reports raise concerns that this rapid fintech evolution has attracted the attention of cyber criminals who have adopted increasingly sophisticated tactics, posing a significant threat to the industry’s continued success.  Kenya is currently ranked 25th in the world as the most likely to be targeted for malware attacks according to Check Point Research’s October Malware Report. Cyber attacks have become an imminent danger to businesses worldwide, and Kenya is no exception. Fintech companies in Kenya are grappling with a rising tide of intricate cyber-attacks. These range from phishing attempts and data breaches to the…

Vertiv has announced the company is collaborating with Intel to provide a liquid cooling solution that will support the revolutionary new Intel Gaudi3 AI accelerator, scheduled to launch in 2024. AI applications and high-performance computing emit higher amounts of heat, and organizations are increasingly turning to liquid cooling solutions for more efficient and eco-friendly cooling options.   The Intel Gaudi3 AI accelerator will enable both liquid-cooled and air-cooled servers, supported by Vertiv pumped two-phase (P2P) cooling infrastructure. The liquid-cooled solution has been tested up to 160kW accelerator power using facility water from 17°C up to 45°C (62.6°F to 113°F). The air-cooled…

Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi 13C in Kenya today. The phone is available in Kenya starting from Ksh 16,200 for the 4GB variant with 128GB of internal storage space. At this price, you might also check out the Infinix Smart 8 which is also a good phone. The Redmi 13C is the successor to the Redmi 12C that we saw in Kenya earlier this year. The Redmi 13C was unveiled to a global audience last month and it is impressive to see Xiaomi launch it in Kenya this fast. This phone comes with the MediaTek Helio G85 processor which is not…

Xiaomi has today announced the availability of the Redmi 13C in Kenya. This is one of the latest entry level phones from Xiaomi that was launched to a global audience mid last month. The phone has been launched right before Christmas as the company is targeting those looking for new smartphones during this festive season. Speaking on the launch of this phone, Xiaomi said, “ As the holiday season approaches, Xiaomi’s Redmi 13C emerges as the perfect gift, featuring an unparalleled camera, sleek design, and robust performance—a true game-changer in the smartphone market. Celebrate the season of giving with the…

The infinix Hot 40 series is set to launch in kenya next week. The Hot 40 will be the successor to the Hot 30 series that I reviewed earlier this year. We do not have details on the expected devices but just like the Hot 30 series, i do expect the Hot 40, Hot 40i and even the Hot 40 play. So far, Infinix has teased this phone saying it will have a sleek design and powerful performance and is set to revolutionize the world of mobile technology. We should therefore expect upgraded cameras compared to what we get in…

Earlier this month, GOtv Stream was unveiled as a new addition to MultiChoice’s portfolio. According to MultiChoice Kenya managing director Nzola Miranda, “By 2027 the African streaming industry will be worth $2 billion (Sh306billion), we are looking to tap on the increasing use of smartphones in Kenya.” So, what exactly is GOtv, how can you access it and what does it have to offer? What is GOtv Stream? GOtv Stream is a streaming app for GOtv subscribers. The app allows you to watch Live TV, see TV guide and event Catch Up on your favourite shows and movies. The app…

Airtel has announced its entry into the data centre business through Nxtra by Airtel (“Nxtra”), a new data centre business. With increased demand for data centre facilities across the continent, this is the right time for Airtel to try its luck. With Nxtra, Airtel plans to build the largest network of Data centres in Africa. The company says that it will have high capacity data centres in major cities across the continent. The first major Nxtra facility in Lagos, Nigeria, will deliver 34 MW of total power. It is designed to host high density racks and integrate the latest best…