Author: Kaluka wanjala

Samsung Electronics has been recognized as the leader in the global soundbar market, according to the market research firm FutureSource Consulting. A report published on February 28th, 2023, revealed that Samsung has topped the soundbar market for the ninth consecutive year, accounting for 20.2% in market share and 18.4% of the industry sales volume in 2022. This achievement is not only a testament to Samsung’s commitment to providing its customers with top-quality audio solutions but also an indication of the Korean tech giant’s ability to innovate and push the boundaries of sound technology. In a statement by the Head of…

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has granted Safaricom the licence to launch M-Pesa Mobile Financial Services in the country. This marks the first time that a foreign investor has been granted a mobile money license in Ethiopia, indicating a shift towards digital financial services as a means of promoting financial innovation and inclusion in the country. For this license, Safaricom and its partners paid Ksh18.9 billion as licence fees to the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE). Safaricom expects to roll out its mobile money services in the country sometime this year. The issuance of the mobile money license is…

GebeyaX has announced its participation in the upcoming GITEX Africa 2023 event. This is a significant platform for showcasing innovative technologies and solutions that will drive the digital transformation of Africa. As the pioneer construction and spare part ecommerce platform, GebeyaX is proud to showcase its innovative platform at the event. GebeyaX aims to revolutionize the way construction materials are purchased, rented, and delivered online. The company has a loyal vendor base and numerous delivery drivers due to its commitment to providing a seamless and secure online shopping experience. The support of JICA through their accelerator program “Ninja accelerator” and…

Zoho has launched a privacy-centric browser called Ulaa. The browser is designed to help users secure their personal data and internet activity by providing a browser solution that universally blocks tracking and website surveillance. Ulaa is a Tamil word that connotes the beginning of a journey into a secured browsing experience. According to a study by Norton, 85% of global adults want to do more to protect their online privacy, with two-thirds of global consumers feeling that tech companies have too much control over their data. With Ulaa, users can browse the web without compromising their privacy. The browser’s commitment…

Samsung has expanded its Galaxy A series in Kenya with the launch of a number of new smartphones in the series. The company has announced the launch of the Samsung Galaxy A14, A24 5G, A34 5G and the A54 5G. Even though the company is announcing the availability of the A34 and A54, we have had these phones in Kenya for over a month now. .The Galaxy A34 is available for Ksh 43,000, while the Galaxy A54 is available for Ksh 54,000. The phones that are new to Kenya are the Galaxy A14 and the Galaxy A24 5G. You can…

Tecno is yet to officially launch the Camon 20 series in Kenya but that has not stopped some e-commerce sites from listing the phone on their platforms. The company is set to officially launch the phone in the country anytime from tomorrow and has so far not shared any details about it. Jumia has the smartphone listed on its platform. The e-commerce giant has also listed the other phones within this series. One other e-commerce platform, Omaar Marketplace, has listed the phone for Ksh 28,000. The company has shared this through its social media platforms as seen below.  The Tecno…

The Infinix Hot 30 is the latest smartphone series launched by Infinix in Kenya. The series includes three main phones: the Infinix Hot 30, Hot 30 Play, and the Hot 30i. Infinix HOT 30 is available for Ksh.22,899, Infinix HOT 30 Play for Ksh.18,399, and Infinix HOT 30i for Ksh.15,499. The Infinix Hot 30 series is the successor to the Infinix Hot 20 from last year. The Infinix Hot series is one of the affordable lineups from Infinix and has evolved so much over the years, with the price also changing significantly, crossing the Ksh 20,000 mark, which was not…

Safaricom and KCB Bank Kenya have launched a new service called Fuliza ya Biashara. If you are a Safaricom subscriber, you already know about Fuliza, the overdraft facility that allows you to access an overdraft when they don’t have enough funds in their account. Available through M-PESA Business App Fuliza ya biashara allows business owners on Lipa Na M-PESA to complete payments even with insufficient funds in their till. Fuliza ya Biashara is immediately available through the M-PESA Business App and on the Lipa Na M-PESA Transacting Till on *234#. Multiple Overdrafts up to Ksh 400,000 Business owners can access…

Qualcomm Technologies has announced the shortlisted teams for the inaugural Qualcomm Make in Africa Mentorship Program, with 10 startups selected for a 7-month equity-free mentorship program. These startups are developing innovative products in clean energy, agricultural technology, computing for education, geospatial predictive analysis, medical technologies, and innovations utilizing electric vehicles. The program is designed to add to the continued growth of the continent’s technology startup ecosystem. Several of the selected startups are based in Kenya, including Karaa, which offers e-Bike tracking, charging, retrofit, and rentals, and Maotronics Systems Limited, which provides IoT-enabled precision agriculture. Others on the list include Neural…

Earlier today, Ecobank Kenya announced the launch of the Fingo Africa app.According to the company, this app is meant to revolutionize financial inclusion for the youth in Kenya and around Africa. The Fingo Africa App was developed in collaboration between Fingo Africa, a Kenyan Fintech company and Ecobank. According to Ecobank, the app is here to make it easier and affordable for individuals to be part of the financial system. Think of this as a direct competitor to the LOOP App that is part of NCBA. LOOP has been around for a number of years and when launched, it was…