Author: Kaluka wanjala

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the latest foldable smartphone from the Korean manufacturer to launch in Kenya. The phone has been on pre-order in Kenya and still is. There are some retailers who have the phone in stock starting from Ksh 290,000 (cheaper than the recommended retail price). Samsung has its official online store that you can order and have the phone delivered to you. Samsung’s official recommended retail price for the Z Fold 5 in Kenya is Ksh 325,000. You do stand a chance of getting a free smartwatch or earbuds when you order directly through them.…

LG has introduced its new cutting-edge Micro LED signage solution, the LG MAGNIT All-in-One (Model LAAA). This new signage solution is made for corporate clients who need enhanced productivity and visual experience. The LG MAGNIT All-in-One is a 136 inch signage that the company says is specifically designed for corporate meeting rooms, combining advanced Micro LED technology, an integrated controller, and a speaker within its sleek design. Why the LG MAGNIT All-in-One If this sounds like something you may need, here are some of its key features and highlights Premium Micro LED Screen: The LG MAGNIT All-in-One has a premium…

The 2023/2024 Premier League season is about to start and Showmax has confirmed that it will stream all matches through Showmax Pro. Kick off is on August 11th with Burnley playing Manchester City.  Showmax Pro has been streaming live sports for a couple of years so this is not necessarily something new. It is a much better alternative for those who are not willing or able to pay for DStv to access SuperSport. Showmax is accessible on mobile, smart TVs and through a web browser. There are two Showmax Pro packages, the standard one available on all devices (smartphones, smart TVs,…

E-mobility company BasiGo has introduced its 36-seater electric buses tailor-made for the Kenya market. The company refers to these as “E9 Kubwa” buses (Kubwa means big in Swahili) and are meant to address the needs of Nairobi’s urban transport operators. Most mini buses operating in Nairobi can accommodate 33 to 41 passengers. The E9 Kubwa buses accommodate 36 passengers with the option of accommodating 18 more standing passengers. Besides the seats, these buses have a few extra features we do not have on most buses operating in the city. These include leather seats, WiFi connectivity, CCTV cameras and USB ports…

OPPO is currently the fourth largest smartphone manufacturer according to the latest data from Canalys. The Chinese manufacturer held 10% share of the global smartphone market in the first half of 2023. In China, OPPO was the best selling smartphone brand during the same period. During the same period, this is how the market share was for the other manufacturers: OPPO attributes this performance in part to the success of its foldable smartphones. The OPPO Find N2 Flip is the only foldable smartphone from the company that is currently available in retail stores in Kenya. The phone is available for…

If you are looking for a new smartphone between Ksh 30,000 and 35,000, you do have a number of options including the new Infinix Note 30 Pro and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro. The Infinix Note 30 Pro is available in stores for around Ksh 33,000 while the Redmi Note 12 Pro is available for Ksh 32,000. These two phones have a number of similarities but also have differences that may appeal to different people. The Infinix Note 30 Pro was unveiled in Kenya not so long ago while the Redmi Note 12 Pro has been in retail stores…

The inaugural Moonshot by TechCabal conference has been confirmed to take place in October this year in Lagos, Nigeria. The conference is sponsored by Flutterwave and PiggyVest. Renowned Tech leaders and investors such as Gbenga Agboola, CEO of Flutterwave, Anu Adasolum; Founder and CEO, Sabi and Marlon Nichols; Founding Managing Partner at MaC Venture Capital, have been confirmed for the in-person event which aims to have 50+ speakers in attendance. The two-day conference will bring together key players in the African tech ecosystem. These include those who are building disruptive solutions that address Africa’s pressing solutions. At the conference will…

A few days back, Multichoice Kenya announced that it has rebranded the DStv App to DStv Stream. I first told you about DStv streaming availability in Kenya last year and you can read more about that here. DStv Stream should not be confused with DStv streaming though as it is a rebrand of the DStv App. Through this app, users will be able to get better personalization, easier streaming experience and a better UI. Viewers can easily switch soundtracks to their local languages even when streaming live sports. Targeting Growing Streaming Market Multichoice says the launch of DStv Stream is…

The Infinix Note 30 Pro was launched in Kenya not so long ago. The phone is currently available in retail stores for around Ksh 33,000. I have used this phone for a number of weeks and love it so far. It does shine in some aspects that help it stand out from competitors. One of those is the battery and charging options. The Note 30 Pro comes with a 5,000 mAh battery which is not unique but it does support wired and wireless charging. It also supports reverse charging which is not an option we see on most phones within…

The Camon 20 Pro is the latest camera-centric smartphone from Tecno. The phone is available in retail stores for around Ksh 32,000. This is one of the four smartphones in the Camon 20 series, the other three are the Camon 20, Camon 20 Pro and the Camon 20 Premier 5G. The prices vary but do start from Ksh 26,999 all the way to Ksh 50,999. I have already done a deep review of the Tecno Camon 20 Pro that you can read more about here. I love this phone as I felt like it was an all round good phone…