Author: Kaluka wanjala

Kenyans can save upto KES 231,000 across select LG electronics appliances and electronics from today until the end of 2022. This follows an announcement by LG Electronics on product discounts ranging from between 10 per cent to 25 per cent across select products aimed at giving consumers the best customer experience and enabling them to live the better life they deserve. Besides, the move seeks to offer consumers an opportunity to access appliances and electronics that will ensure they get the best experience of the ongoing Black Friday celebrations, World Cup and end-year festive season that features Christmas and New…

On Saturday, Safaricom officially unveiled M-Pesa Go, the new financial product for teens and preteens. The company has been working on this product for a number of months and it has finally been rolled out. If you use Safaricom, you know that you can use your documents to register for a SIM card that can be used by an individual under 18 who is under your care. With the registered lines,  minors could still not access M-Pesa services. This means that they had to rely on the guardian or parent if they wanted to use LIPA NA M-PESA or any…

Investing the stock market has always seemed out of reach for most Kenyans. The process of getting started has always been tedious for most people. To get young people into this sector, there needs to be simplified ways that work for them. Enter Hisa, a Kenyan wealth-tech startup that is keen on addressing this. The startup has announced the public launch of its trading platform after a 10 month beta period.  “At Hisa, our mission is to empower Africa to be financially independent by providing simplified investment solutions and educational content. After a 9 month beta period which has seen…

The Electric Mobility wave is on the rise in Kenya. We have seen the introduction of electric buses and motorcycles in the country in the last couple of months. Companies such as BasiGo and Roam have plans to invest in this sector as demand for EVs is on the rise.  Kenya Power has plans to introduce electric vehicles in its fleet. The company says this is one of its key steps towards embracing clean energy as the country is moving to that direction too.  Not to be left behind, KenGen, has plans for the EV sector in Kenya.The company has…

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…