Author: Kaluka wanjala

The Tecno Phantom X2 is one half of the Phantom X2 duo that the company launched in Kenya last month. The phone is available locally starting from Ksh 68,000 which is not cheap and is a bit more expensive compared to its predecessor, the Tecno Phantom X that we saw back in 2021. The Phantom X was the first device in this rebranded Tecno Phantom series. The company wants to position it as a sub-brand and not just another series in its lineup. The Tecno Phantom X2 that I will be reviewing is the affordable of two, the Phantom X2…

The Africa Development Centre (ADC), Microsoft’s premier engineering arm, has partnered with Kenyan universities to review their curriculums in an effort to ramp up its digital skilling efforts in the country. As part of the initiative, the ADC has started by collaborating with the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) to review its Computer Science degree programme. The curriculum review programme will also be extended to other technical universities that have expressed interest. This initiative aligns with the ADC’s larger goal to contribute to the Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa, which aims to harness digital technologies and innovation…

Africa is on the cusp of a new era of e-commerce, and Sendy, the leading fulfillment and logistics enabler, is helping to lead the charge. With its latest offering, the Payment on Delivery product, Sendy is set to revolutionize the way online payments are made in Africa and increase sales for businesses in the process. Online sales in Africa are projected to grow significantly in the coming years, and with 80% of customers currently not buying online due to security concerns, Sendy’s new product aims to bridge this gap. With Payment on Delivery, customers can inspect the state of their…

Samsung has finally unveiled its latest flagship series, the Samsung Galaxy S23. The company has unveiled this phone today and will be available in Kenya in the coming weeks. Pre-orders are set to start from February 2.  The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is made up of three devices, the standard Galaxy S23, the Galaxy S23+ and the Galaxy S23 Ultra. All the devices will be available at Samsung authorized dealer stores including Safaricom from 1st March 2023. All these three variants will be available in Kenya soon. As for prices, you can see that below: Samsung Galaxy S23 – Ksh…

HMD Global has announced its second tablet, the Nokia T10. This compact and versatile device and comes with features that are sure to impress families, travelers and anyone who is in search of a durable and affordable tablet. The tablet is available in Kenya starting from Ksh 19,999. The tablet was unveiled to a global audience back in July 2022 and has only now made its way to Kenya. First of all, let’s talk about the design. The Nokia T10 boasts a solid unibody polymer design with a nano-textured finish that helps hide the appearance of scratches. The smooth, matt…

Cellulant, Africa’s leading payment solutions provider, has partnered with Dubai-based fintech solutions company, Money Q, to make it easier for Africans living abroad to support their families back home. This collaboration will enable expatriates to pay for bills and recharge airtime for their beneficiaries across Africa through KrosPayz, Money Q’s Africa-wide digital payments platform. Mobile remittances have the potential to bring millions of people into the formal financial system, providing them with access to financial services and revenue generation opportunities in their communities. However, despite the growth of Sub-Saharan African remittances, only a small percentage of these transactions are made…

Convergence Partners, a leading private equity investor in the technology sector of sub-Saharan Africa, is proud to announce the successful closing of its latest fund, the Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund (CPDIF), at $296 million. This is a significant milestone for the company, as this marks the largest fund in their portfolio and brings the total funds under management to over $600 million. Despite the current subdued private capital fundraising climate in Africa, the close was backed by a combination of existing and new investors, including leading global and regional development finance institutions (DFIs), pension funds, and financial institutions based…

The Africa Tech Summit is set to host the final shortlist of 14 start-ups at the event in Nairobi from 15th to 16th February 2023. The final shortlist is a result of over 250 submissions from 20+ African countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, Zambia, Mali, South Africa, and Benin. The 14 start-ups that have been selected come from five countries and represent diverse sectors such as fintech, agritech, health tech, and enterprise. These ventures aim to raise pre-seed, seed, and series A funding to solve real-world challenges and improve the lives of people in Africa. One such start-up is FreshSource…

Samsung has partnered with award-winning director Charlie Kaufman to showcase the capabilities of its Galaxy S22 Ultra camera. The partnership is part of the Filmed #withGalaxy campaign, which invites visionary directors to demonstrate the Galaxy’s film capabilities. Kaufman created a short visual art film titled “Jackals and Fireflies” using the Galaxy S22 Ultra and its Nightography feature, which allowed for clear and vivid shots of New York City’s night scenes. The film, which is based on a poem by Eva H.D., will be unveiled exclusively at the Galaxy Experience Space in San Francisco on February 1st and will be presented…

Shadrack Kiprotich, a Kenyan tech enthusiast, has won the coveted Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award for 2022. This award is highly esteemed in the tech community as it recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the industry through their knowledge sharing, passion for technology, and community involvement. Kiprotich, who was nominated in the Business Applications category, was selected among just over 3,000 awardees worldwide, making this achievement truly remarkable. The MVP award program is designed to identify experts in the field of technology who are dedicated to solving problems and sharing their knowledge with others. The MVPs are…