Author: Kaluka wanjala

The OPPO Reno 6 5G is the latest smartphone from the company to launch in Kenya. The phone was launched in Kenya early this month and is available in stores for around Ksh 59,999. The price may vary depending on where you get it from but it should be around this range. This price is quite a jump from previous Reno devices that have always been available for Ksh 40,000. The OPPO Reno 6 series is the successor to the Reno 5 that we reviewed earlier this year. Even though we get to see two phones in the same series…

The OPPO Reno 6 5G is the latest smartphone from the company to launch in Kenya. The phone was launched in Kenya early this month and is available in stores for Ksh 59,999. The Reno 6 5G is a flagship phone and the successor to the Reno 5 series that we reviewed a while back. The Reno 6 5G is the most expensive reno smartphone yet and the price is what got many people talking. Some people claim the price is quite high and that is true to some extent. If this phone was available for Ksh 40,000 like other…

Mobile games development company Usiku Games has developed a new game to help school-going children learn sign language and help them to communicate and connect with friends with hearing impairment. Dubbed Tizi Sign language, the edutainment games target children from grade 1 to 6 in primary schools to teach them the basics of sign language through fun and interactive gaming mechanics. The sign language game has been unveiled as the world celebrates the International Week of Deaf People 2021 and International Day of Sign Languages 2021 that started on 20th September 2021 and ends on 26th September 2021. The theme this year…

Huawei continues to cement its position in the audio wearables segment with introduction of Freebuds 4 in the market that will be in the market as from 1st October with pre-orders taking place between 1st Oct and 7th Oct. The other available audios in the market include  HUAWEI Freebuds pro retailing at kshs 24,999, HUAWEI Freebuds 3 retailing at Kshs 19,999, HUAWEI Freebuds 3i retailing at Kshs 10,999 and HUAWEI Freebuds 4i retailing at Kshs 9,999 With the introduction of another HUAWEI Freebuds4 proves Huawei’s position in the wearable segment, a true testament to what the company aims to provide…

Opera has announced the launch of its self-serve advertising platform Opera Ad Manager, powered by DanAds, a customizable and scalable self-serve ad tech infrastructure for tier1 publishers. It is designed to create, manage, and report on digital advertising campaigns in one place allowing advertisers to reach customers in all phases of their journey from discovery to conversion. Recently, Opera Ads proudly celebrated its two-year anniversary. Since its launch it has become a force to be reckoned with, reaching and engaging millions of Opera users worldwide with innovative, content-based ad experiences from Opera’s global inventory, across its portfolio of products and…

Africa Data Centres, the only pan-African network of interconnected, carrier-and cloud-neutral data centres on the continent, has completed its new Johannesburg data centre, based in its Midrand Campus which is one of the largest in Africa. This state-of-the-art facility, designed with the latest global standards is the ideal location for technology companies and enterprises to secure IT infrastructure in an interconnected environment. This ultra-modern facility continues to strengthen the leading position that Africa Data Centres has in the South African market. The new hyperscale data centre is one of the continent’s most significant data centre deployments which alongside existing facilities across the…

In the music industry in Kenya, where fame equals success, some will do whatever it takes to make it to the top. Get ready to watch this world come alive on your screens in Famous, a new 10-part musical drama coming soon and exclusively to Showmax. Created and directed by renowned music video director and filmmaker Enos Olik and produced by his production company, EOP Films, Famous follows three young artists – Nyota, Magic and Nikita – as they navigate the intricate music industry in Nairobi. In this glamorous yet brutal world, Nyota struggles to rise to stardom as she…

Safaricom has today been announced as a Global Compact LEAD participant for its ongoing commitment to the United Nations Global Compact and its Ten Principles for responsible business. The telco, which is the only African company on the list, was identified as being among the most highly engaged participants of the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. This is the 4th time since 2018 that the company has been included in the prestigious list. Sanda Ojiambo, CEO and Executive Director of the UN Global Compact, said, “LEAD companies represent the highest level of engagement with the UN Global Compact. More than…

In a bid to get more people to use its platform, Netflix has introduced a free plan exclusive to those in Kenya. Through the Netflix Free Plan, users will be able to enjoy almost all of Netflix’s content on android mobile phones, without paying a subscription fee. This free plan has kicked off today and it’s not clear if it will be a permanent option or if it will end at some point. For Netflix, they might be looking for ways to entice users with the free plan with the hope of upgrading them to a payment subscription if they…

Opera is launching a new version of its chat service, Hype. The key highlight of Hype 1.3 is the Find new Friends feature, which allows users to easily meet new people within the app. Hype is the first African-inspired chat service built into a mobile browser, Opera Mini, allowing users to easily set up an account and start chatting with secure end-to-end encryption right away. This means users can browse the web, chat with friends, share self-created memes, stickers and GIFs with other Hype users, and find people with the same interests, all in one app. Hype is currently available and quickly gaining…