Author: Kaluka wanjala

A few days ago, Safaricom revealed that it will be introducing expiring Bongs Points as from January 2023. This as expected did not sit well with all subscribers as some wanted the telco to maintain the current model where Bonga Points never expire. With the current model, you do not have a time limit to use your Bonga Points and can accumulate them for as long as you want. I do get why some people are against expiring Bonga Points as in most cases, you need so many points to redeem and get something of value like say a new…

Modern laptops tend to be very powerful. This is the case for all segments as we can do more with our laptops compared to about a decade ago. Some people may see this as a bad thing hinting that performance has peaked and we cannot get any improvements year over year.  Asus has been able to improve the performance of its Zenbook and Vivobook thin-and-light laptops. This is thanks to the 12th Generation Intel H-Series CPUs, with their thermal design power specifications (TDP) of up to 45 watts.The company says with this, even some of the affordable laptops such as…

Last week, TCL Electronics unveiled its latest 4K TVs and other home appliances in the Kenya market. The TVs fall under its C series lineup and they should fit well in the Kenyan market where the demand for quality TVs is on the rise. The Kenyan TV market has traditionally been dominated with the likes of Samsung and LG and new players like TCL want a piece of that pie. TCL is an established TV brand too as the company has a number of TVs already on the market. It is one of the leading manufacturers of LCD Tvs globally. …

A few days back, Safaricom unveiled Mali, its first jump into investment trusts. The telco has been working on this product since 2019 and it has finally received regulatory approval and is live.  Safaricom has partnered with  Genghis Capital to roll out this product.  Those who invest can earn interest daily from investing as low as Ksh 100. This is convenient for those who do not have access to large sums of money to invest. It can also be seen as a savings option for some.  It is very easy to get started with Mali and all you need is…

Last night, ASUS unveiled the Expert Series Business Laptops in the Kenyan market. The series is made up of a number of business products that promise reliability, flexibility, and enterprise-grade security.  Asus says these new laptops offer productivity in sleek and flexible packages, providing the high-performance experience and durability needed in every workplace. They join the wide range of ZenBook laptops the company has had in this market.  “The workplace has changed, and it’s up to business owners, executives, educators, retailers, and other workers to decide its future. These users are forging the new future of work, and they need…

LG has expressed interest in seeing increased adoption of digital laundromats in Kenya. With this, the company hopes to formalize the informal “mamafua” industry. This follows a growing demand for laundry services among an increasingly affluent middle-income market with limited time to do laundry but with a desire to have their laundry done professionally and at an affordable rate. To date, through Hotpoint, LG has so far supported the expansion of Laundromats in Buruburu, TRM, and Hurlingham. Speaking during the delivery of the state-of-the-art washing machines with top technology and innovative features to Mamafua Laundromat in Langata, LG Electronics Home…

Video streaming service, Showmax, has seen the number of paying subscribers grow by 50% this year compared to the same period last year. This is quite a jump for the industry that has faced stiff competition over the past few years. Its live sport streaming service Showmax Pro has grown 111% year on year. This is according to the latest stats shared by its parent company, MultiChoice. This comes at a time when Showmax Pro is ramping up for its biggest broadcasting event yet – the FIFA World Cup Qatar, where all 64 matches will be streamed live, courtesy of…

BasiGo has been keen to roll out locally assembled electric buses in Kenya. This is one of the handful of manufacturers that has rolled out electric buses in the country. The company started piloting its electric buses in Kenya back in March and that went really well. Last month, the company partnered with KCB to introduce flexible financing options for electric buses in Kenya. The partnership between BasiGo and KCB will see customers enjoy up to 90% funding with an extended repayment period of 36 months while supporting them to reduce their greenhouse emissions and enhance their ability to respond…

OPPO Kenya has announced some smartphone deals that you can take advantage of during its  Black Friday Sale. The sale is now live and will be on all the way to November 30th, 2022. You can get the smartphones through Jumia. Customers can also look forward to other festive season deals across all OPPO stores across the country in addition to the Black Friday Deals. “OPPO’s participation in consumer deals continues to reaffirm our commitment to providing the best to our Kenyan consumers. The Kenyan market has proven to be a strategic market for OPPO and OPPO will continue its…

The realme C30s is the latest smartphone from the company to launch in Kenya. The phone is available starting from Ksh 10,700. You can get the phone through Jumia and most other smartphone retailers across the country. This is the latest in the company’s C series that is made up of affordable and entry level devices.  Speaking during the launch of these phones, realme Kenya PR & Marketing Manager, Mildred Agoya said “The C-series is the most sold in Kenya. Our strategic advantage has been provision of more value in handsets for the lowest budget which is helping drive sales…