Author: Kaluka wanjala

Safaricom is no doubt the biggest Telco in the country. This is and has been the case with the second player, Airtel, seeming to have stagnated. Safaricom’s network coverage is quite good across the country with 4G coverage and now even 5G Coverage in over 20 Counties so far. Transsion on the other hand is the company behind Tecno, Infinix and itel. The brand has had a significant presence in Kenya for years. They have dominated the entry level smartphone market in Kenya. This is the case for the rest of Africa too as according to the IDC, in Q3…

Infinix is set to launch its next smartphone lineup, the Note 30 series, in a few weeks. Rh Infinix Note series is one of its best selling lineups and the company wants to make the Note 30 even better. Infinix has announced a new collaboration with JBL to introduce Sound by JBL audio excellence to their next-generation NOTE Series. Sound quality is a crucial aspect of the user experience, and Infinix says it is dedicated to providing an exceptional audio experience to its customers. By combining Infinix’s latest innovations with JBL’s 75-year legacy of acoustic quality and expertise, the upcoming…

A few weeks back, OPPO opened its biggest service center inKenya and announced that it will be launching its new tablet in Kenya soon. The tablet, the OPPO Pad Air, is now available in Kenya for Ksh 34,999. OPPO has been a big player in the smartphone space but has not really shown interest in the tablet market until now. The Pad Air comes to the market a couple of months after the launch of the OPPO Reno8 T, which is one of the best smartphones from the company that I have ever used. The OPPO Pad Air was unveiled…

The Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) has announced the launch of its on-demand virtual library. This will go a long way in revolutionizing the way Kenyans access books and educational materials. This is especially so for those who may not have access to libraries. The virtual library, which can be accessed from anywhere at any time, can help bridge the digital divide and provide on-demand access to a wide range of books and resources including CBC materials at no cost. It is always good to see organizations such as KNLS adapt to the digital era and cater for the changing…

Microsoft has announced that it will be moving the Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS) product to the African Development Centre Nairobi. This is a major milestone for the company and the tech industry in Africa. Azure AD DS is a security product that allows Microsoft customers to manage their organization’s identities on Azure cloud services. It enables organizations to run legacy applications from their physical servers on Azure cloud services without needing to deploy, manage, or patch domain controllers. With yearly revenue of USD 40 million and 300,000 enterprise global customers, Azure AD DS is a significant…

In a significant move, Spotify’s renowned playlist for African music, African Heat, is undergoing a transformative makeover. This revamp marks a new chapter for the platform’s premier destination for African music, creating exciting opportunities for artists and listeners alike. African Heat has already proven to be an influential platform, connecting African music with global audiences and propelling artists to international recognition. With an increased focus on the continent’s vibrant music scene, this makeover aims to strengthen African Heat’s impact while fostering a sense of community and connection among music enthusiasts. Let’s delve into the details of this exciting development. Since…

In a bid to forge a stronger emotional connection with Kenya’s youthful population, Airtel Kenya, has unveiled an exciting new brand campaign. The campaign, titled ‘A Reason to Imagine,’ aims to empower and inspire the country’s young generation by providing them with relevant digital and financial solutions to unlock their full potential. By celebrating the energy, creativity, and innovation of Kenya’s youth, Airtel seeks to position itself as an enabler of dreams and aspirations. The ‘A Reason to Imagine’ campaign highlights Airtel’s commitment to advancing the progress of young people in Kenya. By offering seamless and affordable connectivity, Airtel aims…

M-KOPA has announced the close of over $250m funding round in a new debt and equity funding to expand its financial services offering to underbanked consumers across Sub-Saharan Africa. This marks one of the largest combined debt and equity raises in the African tech sector, enabling M-KOPA to continue its rapid growth. Over $200m in sustainability-linked debt financing was led and arranged by Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank and long-term strategic partner to M-KOPA. Other participating lenders include The International Finance Corporation (IFC), funds managed by Lion’s Head Global Partners, FMO: Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, British International Investment, Mirova…

Sama, the outsourcing company formerly known as Samasource, has been ordered by the Employment and Labour Relations court to continue paying its Facebook content moderators in Kenya who are challenging their layoffs. Over 180 workers filed a petition to challenge their layoffs and the court wants the outsourcing company to continue paying them pending the determination of the petition. The moderators claim that Sama dismissed them unfairly without notice and without paying them their compensation according to the Kenyan law. The employees are based in Kenya but are from different parts of the continent. The moderators say that their contracts…

Cellulant’s digital payments platform, Tingg, is revolutionizing the way Zambians pay their utility bills. In the past, individuals and businesses had to visit physical stores to pay their water and power bills in cash. Tingg removes this requirement by providing a digital bill payment solution that allows customers to pay their bills from the comfort of their homes using their mobile phones, tablets, or computers. The adoption of mobile money ecosystems has expanded across many African countries, including Zambia, making it easier for utility service providers and end-users to benefit from mobile utility bill payments. Mobile utility bill payments increase…