Author: Kaluka wanjala

 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…

Airtel Money Kenya has announced that its customers can now pay for eCitizen services, thanks to the integration of Airtel Money with the eCitizen platform. One can enjoy up to 25% lower transaction fees compared to the current market rates when paying for the over 9,000 government services using Airtel Money. This announcement comes a week after the company said it will lower Paybill and Wallet to Bank Charges. The services include applications and renewals for passports, issuance of e-visas for foreign visitors, driver’s license applications, identification card and birth certificate applications, among others.  Anne Kinuthia-Otieno, the Managing Director of…

Check Point has enhanced its MSSP Partner Program. This move addresses the critical workforce shortage in cybersecurity and the relentless rise in digital threats, aiming to reshape the managed security service landscape. The Global Managed Security Service Market is witnessing unprecedented growth, and Check Point’s program revamp is a direct response to the evolving needs of this dynamic market. The MSSP program is not merely undergoing incremental changes but is being revolutionized to offer a more robust, comprehensive, and flexible service model. “MSSPs have a big opportunity to capitalize on the demand for their services, but they face their own…

Back in September, HMD Global announced it will expand its product portfolio to have a comprehensive ecosystem of HMD-branded products. These will include smartphones, feature phones, IoT devices just to name a few. HMD Global has been making and selling Nokia branded devices for over 6 years. The company is responsible for the re-introduction of the Nokia smartphones running on Android. Since then, it has built a good reputation with consumers and retailers alike as being a reliable manufacturer.   The M-KOPA X1 The M-KOPA X1 is a smartphone model that represents a significant shift for both HMD Global and M-KOPA..…