Author: Kaluka wanjala

At its October event, Apple unveiled its nest gen M3 chip, showcased in the all-new iMac and MacBook Pro models. During the event, Apple revealed the core of its “Scary Fast” product line: the M3 chip boasting eight main processing cores and an additional 10 cores dedicated to graphics. The company also introduced upgraded variants, the M3 Pro and M3 Max. The MacBook Pro series, now equipped with the M3 processors, promises a significant boost in performance without compromising the impressive 22-hour battery life. Apple showcased a budget-friendly model starting at $1,599, featuring the standard M3 chip, along with higher-end…

After a few tense weeks, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has finally renewed Bolt’s licence. Bolt faced some setbacks a couple of weeks back after the NTSA delayed renewing the licence arguing that Bolt was taking more than the 18% commission required by law. Bolt clarified that this was not entirely true and said that the extra 5% booking fee was charged to the riders and not drivers. Bolt even went ahead and suspended the booking fee yesterday. Bolt isn’t the only ride hailing app that charges riders a booking fee. Uber does the same and their licence…

If you are looking for a new smartphone between Ksh 55,000 and KJsh 65,000, the OPPO Reno10 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G should definitely be on your list. The Galaxy A54 was unveiled in Kenya earlier this year while the Reno10 5G was unveiled in the country earlier this month. Today, we’re putting the two phones against each other to help you decide which one offers you value for money. Design and Build The OPPO Reno 10 exudes elegance with its glass front, framed by a sturdy plastic casing and a polished back. It is available in Silvery…

Earlier today, the East Africa Device Assembly Kenya Limited (EADAK) officially opened its doors showcasing the first locally assembled smartphones in Kenya. The two main phones are the Neona Smarta and the Neon Ultra. They will be available for Ksh 7,500 and Ksh 9,500 respectively depending on where you get them from. These phones have been in Safaricom shops across the country. They will now be available through Faiba retail outlets across the country. For Safaricom shops, the phones are available under the Lipa Mdogo Mdogo financing plan. When you buy any of the 2 phones from Faiba, you get 65GB…

Update: The article has been updated to clarify that the booking fee is charged to riders and not drivers Bolt Kenya has announced its decision to suspend the booking fee imposed on riders for every trip taken. Previously, this fee constituted approximately 5% of each ride, in addition to the 18% charged to drivers for completed trips. Bolt has clarified that the booking fee was not charge to the drivers but rather to the riders. The company says this is for maintenance of the app. The 18% commission is charged to the drivers while the 5% is charged to riders.…

By Sam Mkhize Head of Compliance for Binance in Africa  The World Economic Forum (WEF) recognizes blockchain as a technology capable of creating innovative opportunities and disrupting existing businesses by enabling decentralized digital transformation. It excels in embedding trust, improving data and information sharing, eliminating unnecessary intermediaries, and finding applications in various domains, including cryptocurrencies, financial services, data tracking, contract management, and bolstering data security. The technology offers a rich feature set that, when boiled down to its core, enables users to share information and value within a tightly secured ecosystem that meets specific needs. One such use case -…

In response to the ongoing shifts in the macroeconomic environment,, LOOP has announced that it will be raising its short-term lending rates. , LOOP has adjusted their Base Lending Rate to 16.7%, starting from the 17th of November, 2023. Here’s how this change will affect your current loan facility: Stay tuned to LOOP’s channels for more updates. Read: LOOP introduces its Revamped Super App – Here is how to download and Get started

Standard Chartered Bank and @iBizAfrica have announced the 6th cohort of the Women in Tech Incubator program. Themed ‘Leveraging Technology for Impact,’ the ceremony witnessed the felicitation of seven outstanding women-led businesses, each receiving a share of the USD 70,000 award. This event not only recognized their achievements but also highlighted the pivotal role of technology in shaping Kenya’s entrepreneurial landscape. Launched in March 2023, the Women in Tech program attracted an impressive array of over 250 startups spanning sectors like agriculture, finance, transportation, health, and construction. From this pool, 15 exceptional women-led startups were selected for a rigorous 3-month…

According to Kaspersky research on mobile cyberthreat dynamics in Q2 2023, threats for mobile devices are growing worldwide. In particular, the number of mobile threats for Android devices detected and blocked by Kaspersky in the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa (META) region increased by 5% in Q2 2023 when compared to the same period last year. Given the ubiquity of mobile devices in Africa, recording such an increase is a cause for concern. Among the most prevalent mobile threats that were detected in Africa are adware and mobile banking threats. The Kaspersky report indicates substantial adware detections in Q2 2023,…

Airtel Money has today announced it will increase its Withdrawal charges as well as transaction charges when sending money from Airtel Money to other networks. The changes take effect from today and will see those withdrawing anything between 50k and 250k pay Ksh 300 as the withdrawal fee. This is up from Ksh 270 that has been the fee for such withdrawals.  “We have reviewed our Airtel Money transaction fees to enable our customers to continue enjoying affordable prices while transacting through their mobile money wallets.” Said Airtel Money Kenya MD Anne Kinuthia-Otieno. There are no changes to sending money…