Author: Kaluka wanjala

The Nokia C10 is one of the latest smartphone from HMD Global to launch in Kenya. This phone is available in retail stores for from Ksh 8,000. This makes it one of the most affordable Nokia smartphones you can get in Kenya at the moment. I have been using the Nokia C10 for a few weeks and it is quite a good phone. I am working on a full review that will be up in the next couple of days. The Nokia C10 is an entry-level phone and thus is not very powerful but can still manage to run day-to-day…

Andela recently announced a new milestone for its developer learning community. Andela Learning Community (ALC) has surpassed 100,000 learners. Andela’s Learning Community (ALC) was launched in 2017 with the belief that brilliance is evenly distributed but opportunity is not. Since its founding, Andela has been able to provide career opportunities for thousands of engineers in addition to the learning opportunities provided to the Andela Learning Community. Available for engineers at all stages of their careers, the ALC offers access to in-demand technology courses from learning partners as well as connects engineers to employment opportunities through its job network initiative. Previous ALC…

Tecno Mobile has today introduced its new brand slogan of Stop At Nothing. This slogan shows the company’s commitment to push ahead in all that it does. When introducing this new brand slogan, Tecno said that it represents its recognition of human progress and people’s pursuit for purpose, potential and excellence. Tecno also said the new slogan shows its commitment to delivering on a promise of unlocking the best of contemporary smartphone technologies and making it accessible for global emerging markets. It celebrates “progressive mavericks” and those “young at heart”, the youth who admirably stayed resilient in the face of…

Huawei has today announced the introduction of Huawei FusionSolar, its Smart PV solution, into the Kenyan market. FusionSolar is the company’s complete integrated system for residential solar energy solution. With a growing number of homeowners jumping on the solar bandwagon and turning their houses into power plants, the home energy storage system (ESS) – a device that stores electricity as chemical energy – plays an even greater role in this unprecedented energy transition. The theme of the day at the event was carbon neutrality with Huawei Kenya CEO Will Meng gave a glimpse to the inroads Huawei has made over…

Xiaomi may be doing away with the Mi branding going forward according to XDA developers. The company recently unveiled the new Xiaomi Mix 4 smartphone that did not have the ‘Mi’ branding. At that time, Xiaomi did not say much about this naming but the company has now confirmed that the ‘Mi’ branding will be no more. This is a huge shift for Xiaomi which has had the Mi branding ever since its inception. The Mi branding has been what some people have associated Xiaomi with and we will have to wait and see how changing it is going to…

As the world shifts towards a more sustainable future—reducing waste and creating positive impact—information technology (IT) should be at the forefront. Recent data from United Nations Report indicates that the IT industry produces over 50 million tons of e-waste each year, of which only 20% of this is recycled. Kenya alone generates about 3,000 tons of e-waste each year—including computers, printers, networking devices, monitors, and other devices. However, lack of e-waste awareness, poor separation, and crooked disposal systems have e-waste mixed with ordinary waste in dumps.   Well, there’s potential for improvements through solutions such as the circular economy. Implementing a…

All is set for OPPO to introduce its new smartphone series in Kenya. The company plans to launch the new series, the OPPO Reno 6, In Kenya on September 6. The Company has confirmed that it will be launching the OPPO Reno 6 5G variant in Kenya through its social media pages. It is not clear if they will only be launching the standard OPPO Reno 6 5G or if we will also see the pro version in Kenya. https://twitter.com/OPPOKenya/status/1429322441705336833 Not much was shared in terms of the price and for that we will have to wait a few more…

Infinix has today announced the availability of their Limited Edition Sauti Sol Infinix Note 10 Pro smartphone, paying homage to the brand ambassadors Sauti Sol. The phone is a customized version of their Note series that rolled out in June 2021. It is a representation of the collaboration between Infinix and Sauti Sol in promoting diversity and inclusivity in every aspect. The smartphone is the embodiment of what young people can achieve regardless of the challenges they face along the way. A true vision of the partnership between Infinix and Sauti Sol which is aimed at creating a transformative model…

Kenya became the second country in Africa to roll out a commercial 5G network, which is set to improve customer experience with super high-speed internet, low latency, and massive connectivity that will completely change production, lifestyles, and the way we work in the next 10 years. People may be confused about what 5G can do, but when 4G first arrived about 10 years ago, no one could imagine that 4G would give birth to the mobile internet era. The future development of 5G will not be limited to mobile communication technology; it will grow into a technology platform, or technology…

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the new Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition (GA401QEC) laptop, created in collaboration with the legendary artist, DJ and music producer. With unique styling and a custom ROG Remix sampler, this machine is ready for any creative endeavor. Technology meets musicality Alan Walker developed an interest in computers, programming, and graphic design at a young age, eventually leading to a prominent career in electronic music. Walker began his career as a self-taught producer releasing tracks on YouTube and SoundCloud, rising to fame with his 2015 song Faded. With billions of streams on YouTube…