Author: Kaluka wanjala

mTek, a digital insurance platform, has introduced low-cost micro-insurance products specifically designed for interns. The new products, named Loyalty PA, and BeSmarter Bronze, Silver, and Gold, are underwritten by BRITAM and offer protection to interns against accidental injury, disablement, or death while on their internships. The move aims to encourage more young people to accept industrial attachment roles by providing them with affordable and accessible insurance coverage. The Loyalty PA cover, which costs KES 30 per month, offers interns KES 5,000 for accidental hospitalization and KES 20,000 to their family in case of accidental death. On the other hand, BeSmarter…

Samsung Electronics has topped the global TV market for the 17th consecutive year, according to market research firm Omdia. Samsung’s commitment to premium viewing experiences and user-centered design has earned it the recognition it deserves. Moreover, Samsung’s leadership in the TV market is not just global but also local, as it is the most preferred electronics brand in Kenya, according to an internal brand awareness survey conducted. The head of Consumer Electronics at Samsung Electronics East Africa Ltd, Mr. Sam Odhiambo, expressed his pride and gratitude for the global recognition, stating that Samsung’s commitment to innovation and technology has enabled…

In today’s digital age, security is a top concern for businesses and individuals alike. One of the most fundamental security measures is the use of passkeys. Passkeys are a type of security authentication that is used to provide access to a software application, social media accounts etc. In this blog post, we will discuss all there is to know about passkeys, including what they are, how they work, and how to create and manage them. What is a Passkey? A passkey is a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols that is used to verify the identity of the user and…

Realme, the popular smartphone brand, has launched its fourth smartphone in the 10 series, the Realme 10T 5G, in Thailand. The base model, which features 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The phone comes with a 6.6-inch FHD+ IPS LCD panel with a peak brightness of 400 nits, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. The Realme 10T 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset paired with a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage, which can be expanded via a microSD card. The…

Twitter has announced that it will start removing legacy blue checkmarks from its platform beginning April 1st. The removal of these legacy checkmarks has been anticipated for months since CEO Elon Musk tweeted in December that the way in which they were given out was corrupt and nonsensical. Users who click on their legacy checkmark now receive a pop-up message saying that their account may or may not be notable. Before Musk acquired Twitter, checkmarks were used to verify individuals and entities as active, authentic, and notable accounts of interest. Twitter gave out verified checkmarks for free. Today, users can…

Huawei Technologies has launched its Intelligent Cloud Network Solution in Kenya, targeting a share of the country’s multi-billion-shilling cloud computing industry. The Intelligent Cloud Network has been designed and built to address the key challenges facing organizations that are going through the digitalization journey. Huawei’s latest generation cloud technologies are all built to deliver an optimal cloudification experience across wide area networks, data center networks, campus networks, and network security. According to Huawei’s Chief Technology Officer for Southern Africa, Matamela Mashau, more than 80% of organizations are expected to have migrated their services to the cloud by 2025. Kenya is…

Factor[e] Ventures today strengthens its commitment to transform the African start-up ecosystem with the launch of Delta40, a new venture studio that aims to increase incomes and tackle climate change in Africa by building and investing in technology ventures. US ambassador to Kenya and iconic chief executive Meg Whitman spoke at the launch event, highlighting the pioneering mix of talent, technology, capital, and hands-on support the Delta40 team will provide African founders and startups innovating to solve the biggest problems. Delta40 focuses on technology-driven energy, agriculture, and mobility ventures led by diverse, experienced founders. In addition to capital, Delta40 acts…

Safaricom has announced the launch of its Shared Service Operations Centre (SSOC) for M-Pesa Africa in Nairobi, with an investment of over $2 million. The M-Pesa SSOC will be responsible for overseeing service operations and technical support, including incident monitoring and resolution, platform changes and upgrades, new feature deployment, capacity management, and coordination with technical vendors. The M-Pesa platform operations in Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Lesotho, Ghana, and future markets will now be handled in a single point in Kenya for the first time, instead of being managed across several points in Africa and Europe as was…

Safaricom has appointed Fawzia Ali as the new Chief Consumer Business Officer, effective 15th March 2023. Fawzia has been holding this role in an acting capacity since July 2022, and her appointment follows her exceptional leadership and inspiration to the team during this period. In her new role, Fawzia will continue leading the Consumer Business’ mission and strategic objectives, including growing the market share and consumer solutions through product development, digital CVM, terminals strategy, and customer insights. She will bring her deep understanding of the market, consumer trends, and economic landscape to ensure Safaricom maintains its leadership position in the…

Ecommerce is a rapidly growing sector in Africa, with projections indicating a positive outlook for the future. However, breaking through and achieving sustainability can be a significant challenge for startups. This is a reality that Zumi, an ecommerce startup in Kenya, recently experienced as it announced that it was closing down its operations. The company’s CEO and Co-Founder, William McCarren, shared the news through LinkedIn. Zumi began as a women-focused digital magazine in 2016 but later pivoted to become an e-commerce platform for apparel. The company had some early success, raising over $920,000 in funding and achieving over $20 million…