Author: Kaluka wanjala

There is some good news for Kenyans seeking high speed and reliable connectivity as Starlink is expected to launch in Kenya in Q2 of 2023. Starlink is a satellite-based internet service provider that was developed and owned by SpaceX, the company founded by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The service aims to provide internet access to remote and under-served areas, as well as to provide an alternative to traditional internet service providers. The Starlink network consists of thousands of small, low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites that orbit the Earth at an altitude of around 550 kilometers. These satellites are equipped with advanced technology,…

Spotify has just announced a brand new feature that is sure to delight music lovers everywhere. The Playlist in a Bottle feature allows users to create a time capsule of the songs they are currently listening to, and then re-open it a year later for a nostalgic trip down memory lane. This fun and interactive feature is available to both free and Premium users of Spotify. To create your own playlist in a bottle, simply visit spotify.com/playlistinabottle from a mobile device. Once there, you will be prompted to pick a container for your songs – options include a bottle, a…

In the world of smartphones, companies are constantly looking for ways to stand out from the competition. Infinix, a rising player in the mobile industry, has decided to focus on the audio quality of its devices for 2023. To achieve this goal, the company has partnered with JBL, a well-known brand in the audio industry. The upcoming generation of the Infinix Note series will feature a sound system that has been tuned by JBL. This means that users can expect high-quality audio with rich, clear sound and deep bass when listening to music, watching videos, or making phone calls. However,…

Yesterday, the High Court of Kenya issued an interim order suspending the reintroduction of bank-to-mobile money charges by Safaricom and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). The order was issued in response to a petition filed by a Nairobi resident, Mr. Moses Wafula, who claims that the charges should not be passed on to consumers. This ruling effectively stops the reintroduction of charges between mobile money wallets and bank transactions as advanced by the CBK through a press release issued on December 6, 2022. The reintroduction of these charges was a result of a notice issued by the CBK on…

When it comes to buying a gaming laptop in Kenya, there are several things to consider before making your final decision. A gaming laptop is a significant investment, and it is essential to ensure that you are getting the best value for your money. In this blog post, we will take a look at some of the key factors to consider when buying a gaming laptop in Kenya. Processor: The processor is the brain of your gaming laptop, and it is essential to ensure that you get a powerful one. Intel Core i5 and i7 processors are considered to be…

LG Electronics has unveiled its 2023 strategy, which is centered on creating innovation for a better life and ensuring a sustainable future for all. The strategy, known as the Life’s Good blueprint, was made public by LG Electronics Global CEO William Cho during the LG World Premiere press conference held on the sidelines of the ongoing CES 2023 exhibition. The blueprint features a strong offering of customer-centered innovations to build a better life for all, and care for the environment. The strategy is anchored on LG’s 2030 ESG blueprint, known as the Better Life Plan, and its Better Plan blueprint,…

Kenyan fintech company Kwara has agreed to wholly acquire IRNET Coop Kenya, a software firm that is a subsidiary of the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO). Alongside the acquisition, Kwara has entered into an exclusive digital solutions partnership agreement with KUSCCO, which will see Kwara offer its banking software solutions and mobile banking channels to rapidly increase growth and profitability of savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs) in Kenya. This partnership will accelerate the growth of SACCOs by increasing deposit mobilization and digital member acquisition, while addressing the key challenges that currently face SACCOs, including costly digitization, security…

One of the latest affordable smartphones launched in Kenya is the realme C33. The phone is currently available in Kenya starting from Ksh 16,500 on Jumia and other smartphone retailers. The realme C33 was officially launched in Kenya back in 2022 (December) so it is still a pretty new phone for January 2023. This is actually one of the main smartphone releases back in December and should be on your list if you are looking for a new smartphone under 20k.  The realme C33 It joins the realme C30s that the company launched in the country last month. The realme…

Safaricom has recently added a new feature to its overdraft facility, Fuliza, which allows customers to withdraw cash from the service. This feature has been available for a couple of weeks but the telco has not officially announced it yet. Safaricom’s Fuliza service has been widely adopted by customers in Kenya and has grown to be a household name. The service, which was launched in 2019, allows customers to access an overdraft when they don’t have enough funds in their account. Previously, Fuliza was only limited to certain use cases such as sending money, using Lipa na M-PESA services like…

Jambojet, Kenya’s leading low-cost airline, has hit a major milestone, flying over 1 million passengers in 2022. This marks a significant increase in passenger numbers from 2021, with the airline surpassing its target of 917 thousand passengers by 38%. To celebrate this achievement and thank its customers for their support, Jambojet is offering 1,000 tickets at a special price of Ksh 1,000. Jambojet operates over 350 flights per week across 10 different routes, with seven from its primary hub in Nairobi and three from its secondary hub in Mombasa. In 2021, the airline flew 730 thousand passengers, and the increasing…