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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…

E-commerce has undergone significant change over the past 30 years, and global retail e-commerce sales are expected to continue to grow in 2023. Mobile commerce, in particular, has seen significant growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, with total mobile app installs on the African continent growing by 17% in the first part of 2022 compared to early 2021. Consumers are increasingly using mobile devices like phones and tablets to shop and purchase products, and mobile commerce sales are expected to rise significantly in 2023. Omnichannel e-commerce is also expected to be a key trend in 2023, as post-pandemic consumers are returning…

LG Electronics is introducing an expanded line of LG gram laptops at the CES 2023 conference in Las Vegas from January 5th to 8th. The new lineup includes the gram Ultraslim and gram Style models, in addition to the 17, 16, 15, and 14 inch versions. The new laptops offer a combination of strong performance and compact design, making them suitable for productivity and entertainment. Headlining the LG gram showcase is the brand-new LG gram Ultraslim, the thinnest model yet. It has an ultra-light weight of just 998 grams and a depth of only 10.99 millimeters when closed, making it…

Some changes are happening at Safaricom with the resignation of its Chair of board of directors, John Ngumi. He has had this position for about 6 months and his resignation with no explanation raises more questions as to what might have happened.  He was appointed the Chair of board of directors back in July 2022 and expected to see his impact at some point. Interestingly enough, during his tenure, he only made one public appearance for the telco and this was during the investor briefing session. As the Chair of board, we did not expect him to be present every…

The Tecno Phantom X2 and X2 Pro are set to be the next flagship smartphones from Tecno, set to launch during the week of January 16th. Both devices come with 5G support, thanks to their MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chips and 5G modem. The Phantom X2 comes with an 6.8″ Slightly Curved AMOLED FHD+ screen, while the Phantom X2 Pro boasts an even larger 6.9″ AMOLED FHD+ display. Now Read: Tecno Phantom X2 Series Launched in Kenya starting from Ksh 68,000 In terms of operating system, both devices run Android 12 with Tecno’s own HiOS 12 overlay. The Phantom X2 comes…

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has unveiled its 2023 Flow laptop lineup, featuring the all-new Flow X13, Flow Z13, and Flow X16. The Flow X13 boasts a redesigned chassis and upgraded internals, including a 13-inch Nebula Display with QHD 165 Hz, 16:10 aspect-ratio panel and AMD Ryzen 9 processor. The Flow X13 is also 10 mm smaller than the previous model, despite packing more powerful hardware, and features a 15-inch keyboard layout and larger touchpad. The battery has also been increased to 75 Wh and the laptop supports up to 130 W charging via its USB-C adapter. The exterior of…

When it comes to enhancing the audio experience for your home theater or living room, a soundbar can be a great solution. Compact and easy to install, soundbars are a popular choice for many consumers. You can get soundbars in Kenya online through Jumia, LG brand shop and a few other online retailers as well as offline retailers. However, with so many options available on the market, it can be overwhelming to try and find the right one for your needs. Here are some key factors to consider when shopping for a new soundbar: Size: Consider the size of your…