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Andela announced the launch of its new platform, designed to create a more direct, personalized, and successful hiring experience for both talent and recruiters. The company, already known for its focus on high-quality global engineering talent from over 100 countries, has now expanded its offering to include designers, product managers, and data talent. To reflect this growth, Andela is also unveiling its new brand identity. These announcements come shortly after Andela closed a $200 million Series E, valuing the company at $1.5 billion. “Amazon, Apple, and Netflix have changed every aspect of our lives — from how we shop to…

Equity’s business transformation through innovation and digitization efforts continues to face off the legacy banking model, the number transactions via digital channels stood at 1,247.6M while 40.8M transactions accounted for branches and ATMs in 2021 Financial Year. As per last year’s performance, 88% of Equity Group’s loan transactions were done via mobile channels as 75% of customers embraced cashless payment capabilities rather than transacting in cash. This transformation to 3rd party variable cost channels and self-service platforms is leveraging off the virtual infrastructure: Equity mobile, Equitel, Eazzy FX, Pay with Equity, EazzyNet, agency, merchants among others. While commenting on this…

Safaricom has today announced a revamp of its data plans with customers set to enjoy up to 100% more data on their favourite daily, weekly, monthly and select all-in-one plans. This will see both postpay and prepay customers browse more at no extra cost. The move to offer customers increased value is in recognition of the prevailing economic landscape that has seen the cost of living go up. Some of the headline changes include the KES 20 daily plan, which has been increased to 100MB, up from 50MB; the KES 99 weekly plan with 500MB, up from 350MB, and the…

Xiaomi has announced the official launch of Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, complementing its popular Redmi Note 11 Series with more 5G power. Also announced today is Redmi 10 5G, which is also the first Redmi Series device to feature 5G, making next-gen connectivity accessible to more consumers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxshpZjhYkI&t=28s With the launch of Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, Xiaomi is pushing the legacy of Redmi Note Series one step further by delivering a performance that exceeds expectations. Featuring 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge and an ultra-clear 108MP camera, Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G sets a new standard in the segment by making…

Instagram’s latest update will finally bring back the chronological feed that many users have been asking for. Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, shared this on the app’s website a couple of days back. Instagram has been working on implementing these changes for some time now. This is not the only sorting option that we will see on the Instagram home feed as there are more to come in the future. Instagram is referring to this new chronological feed as Following. Just as it had been before, there is no setup needed to sort out your timeline that way. The content…

StarTimes Media has introduced an option for lower bouquet subscribers to add-on up to 10 more kids’ content channels to their bouquet of choice thereby accessing more premium channels that have been a preserve of higher bouquets. The development will see Nyota and Nova bouquet subscribers on the terrestrial and satellite television platforms respectively, renew their normal monthly bouquets and top up Ksh. 150 to access Nicklodeon, Toonami, ST Kids, Jim Jam, Da Vinci, Baby TV, Mindset Learn among other internationally acclaimed children channels. Speaking when he unveiled the policy, StarTimes Regional Marketing Director Mr. Aldrine Nsubuga noted that the…

Samsung Electronics East Africa has recently unveiled the Signature Service program for their premium customers. The package includes transport from the Samsung dealer store, installation at the customer’s home as well as detailed user training for the users of the electronics. Customer needs are the greatest driver for innovation by Samsung, both at the technological and service level. Being both a global and local market leader the tech company has seen the need to provide additional services that make the purchase process easier for the customer. The Samsung Signature Service post purchase care package will apply to selected consumer electronics products.…

The Snapdragon 680 processor is one of the latest from Qualcomm and its already powering some devices like the realme 9i, OPPO A96, Samsung Galaxy A23 just to name a few. All the mentioned phones are available in stores in Kenya and the Xiaomi Redmi 10C is the latest one to launch in Kenya. The Xiaomi Redmi 10C is available in Kenya in two variants starting from Ksh 16,000. 4+64GB – Kshs – 15999/- 4+128GB – Kshs – 17999/- The redmi 10C is by far the cheapest smartphone in Kenya powered by the Snapdragon 680 processor. Xiaomi Redmi 10C Specifications…

OPPO Kenya has announced the availability of its latest smartphone, the OPPO A96, in Kenya. You can get the OPPO A96 in Kenya from Jumia for Ksh 37,000 and other smartphone retailers across the country. The price will vary a bit depending on the retailer you buy from so try shopping around if you want a better deal. The OPPO A96 comes with a display that supports 90Hz refresh rate and is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. Oppo A96 Price and Availability The OPPO A96 is priced at Ksh 37,000 as I have already…

realme has joined the global league of top-selling high speed phone markers-for the first time, according to the latest report by global research firm, Counterpoint. The youngest of top six global brands is now dominating the world’s 5G smartphone space with 165 percent year on year growth in unit shipments in the fourth quarter of 2021, across 20 global markets including Africa. A focus on young mobile phone users-accounting for the largest share of Kenya’s population, competitive pricing model, a wide 5G portfolio and strong multi-channel strategy, helped realme to grow the fastest over the period under review. It has…