Author: Kaluka wanjala

In Kenya’s bustling tech industry, one company has stood the test of time, continuously adapting to the ever-evolving IT landscape and emerging as a trailblazer in the field. Copy Cat Group established in 1984 by Mr. Rajoo Patel and Mr. Nazir Noordin, has transformed from a provider of office automation services to a leading force in the IT solutions market. Most Kenyans may not be aware but the company is behind the scenes in so many aspects of our daily lives. Recently, I had the privilege of interviewing Nadeem Noordin, the Director of IT Business at Copy Cat Group, to…

Rwanda’s public transport system is about to embark on an electrifying journey towards a greener and more sustainable future. BasiGo has joined forces with AC Mobility (Tap&Go) to introduce the first fleet of electric buses in the country. The arrival of these emission-free buses is slated for October 2023. Rwanda will be the second African country for BasiGo. The company already has a presence in Kenya. Back in January, the company said it has plans to assemble over 1000 electric buses in Kenya in the next 3 years. In Rwanda, BasiGo and AC Mobility have plans to pilot the buses…

Safaricom has today announced a new partnership with EDOMx that has seen the launch of Faraja. With this new service, businesses on Lipa Na M-Pesa will be able to offer “Buy Now Pay Later” (BNPL)  options to customers. We have seen a rise in the number of BNPL services in Kenya. The well known one being Lipa Later. The company has had huge success and last year it acquired struggling e-commerce platform, SkyGarden. With the success of this business model, I always wondered why Safaricom did not try its luck. The company already has a number of businesses and individuals…

Earlier today, Samsung unveiled its latest Foldable device, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Both these are the successor’s to last year’s models but they only have a handful of upgrades. The phones will be available in Kenya for Ksh 193,000 and Ksh 325,000 for the Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 respectively.  Both phones are available on pre-order in Kenya from today and for the next 3 weeks. Those who pre-order the Galaxy Z Flip 5 will get a pair of Galaxy Buds 2 while those who pre-order the Z Fold 5 will get…

Yesterday, WhatsApp expanded its Channels feature to 7 more countries including Kenya. But what exactly are WhatsApp Channels? How do you start one and where can you see them? I will try and answer these questions and more in this article. What are WhatsApp Channels? WhatsApp Channels have been around for a few weeks. It provides WhatsApp users with a way to receive important updates from people or organizations. WhatsApp Channels are a broadcast feature that Channel admins can use to send text, photos, videos etc. Only Channel admins can send out broadcasts and this provides some structure to the…

Samsung is currently the leader in the Foldable and Flip smartphone market. The company has had a number of Foldable smartphones for a few years but other phone manufacturers want a share of that pie. OPPO is one such manufacturer and its first flip phone is the OPPO Find N2 Flip. This phone was launched in Kenya a few weeks back and you can get it in Kenya for around Ksh 130,000. This is cheaper than what the Galaxy Z Flip 4 from Samsung is currently retailing for. At this price, you do have a number of options to choose…

Samsung is preparing to host its second unpacked event on 2023 on July 26th. Tech enthusiasts are looking forward to witnessing the unveiling of the new Flip and Foldable devices from the Korean manufacturer. When and Where? The Samsung unpacked event is scheduled for Tomorrow (July 26th). The event should kick off from 1PM Kenyan time and will be streamed from South Korea. We will be Live tweeting the event on Twitter so make sure you follow us through this link. How to Watch? Samsung is making it easy for everyone to be part of this occasion. The event will…

LG Electronics East Africa has unveiled its latest state-of-the-art dryers and dishwashers, aiming to revolutionize the way Kenyan households manage their laundry and dishwashing needs. Mr. Dongwon Lee, the Managing Director of LG Electronics, expressed the company’s vision during the rollout of the appliances, stating, “With our commitment to innovation and quality, we aim to elevate the daily lives of Kenyan consumers by providing them with cutting-edge appliances that deliver convenience, efficiency, and superior performance. We are confident that our dryers and dishwashers will transform the way Kenyan households manage their laundry and dishwashing tasks, simplifying their lives and freeing…

In a recent Q&A with Janeth Kwilasa, the Country Manager of DPO Pay in Tanzania, we gained insights into DPO Pay’s experience in the travel and tourism sector, their commitment to security, financial inclusion initiatives, future plans, and their strong presence in various African markets. As a leading payment service provider in Africa, DPO Pay has been instrumental in driving the adoption of digital payments, empowering businesses of all sizes, and contributing to the growth of the regional economy. DPO was recently granted license to operate as a Payment Service Provider by the Bank of Tanzania. DPO Pay’s Impact in…

Last week, Safaricom announced a strategic partnership with TerraPay (Mobex Kenya). This collaboration aims to enable over 32 million M-Pesa customers to send and receive money to more than 200 million people in Bangladesh and Pakistan. The move has the potential to revolutionize remittance services in the region and might shape the future landscape of M-Pesa. Users can access this service through the M-Pesa Global service using the M-Pesa App or by dialling *334# and selecting M-PESA Global under the “Send Money” Remittances have emerged as important economic accelerators for countless households and businesses worldwide especially in developing countries. In…