Author: Kaluka wanjala

The Tecno Spark 7p is the latest in the Spark series to launch in Kenya. The Spark 7p is available in retail outlets in Kenya starting from Ksh 15,000. This is right where previous Tecno Spark devices have retailed for so no surprises here. The Tecno Spark 7p comes with a few upgraded features that make it competitive in 2021. Stephen Ha, General Manager of TECNO Mobile, commented on the launch, “TECNO is always baring the young generations’ demands in mind to provide them with the best of contemporary technologies in artistic designs.” “With popularity in over 60 markets, TECNO…

The Tecno Spark 7p was launched in Kenya recently and is currently available in stores for Ksh 15,000. This is the latest in the Spark series which now stands as Tecno’s most affordable smartphone series. The Tecno Spark 7p takes over from the Spark 5 series as we did not get to hear much about the Spark 6 series in Kenya. I used the Tecno Spark 5 Pro last year and I loved it so much even though it was not perfect. You can read my thoughts on it here. With the Tecno Spark 7p, we are expecting some key…

Rafiki Home Security solution is the latest product from Securex that seeks to change the way we approach home security in this country. Rafiki is a smart home security kit targeting domestic residences. This home security system is made for those who want an affordable and easy-to-manage home security system they can access on their smartphones through their home Wi-Fi connection no matter where they are. Rafiki is a robust and easy-to-install home security kit that you can install in your home and protect your valuables. This do-it-yourself home security kit can provide surveillance, deterrence, self-monitoring, and response subscription through…

Telkom Kenya has today announced that its customers will be able to send money using T-Kash to any other network for free. The company has said that the no cost offer will remain for the next 60 days. During the same period, customers will also get 25% worth of bonus airtime when the purchase airtime via T-Kash. Telkom will also be rewarding its customers with Data when they use T-kash to pay bills. Payment of monthly utilities such as Nairobi Water, Kenya Power – for both pre-paid and post-paid bills, and to pay-TV platforms such as GoTV, Star Times and…

Tecno is set to launch its new camera-centric device, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro. We have already heard about the standard Camon 17 which is available on pre-order in Kenya for Ksh 18,000. The Camon 17 will have a bigger brother which will be the Camon 17 Pro that is covered on this post. We do not have all the details on this phone as the company is yet to officially confirm anything but all we know is that it is going to have a killer selfie camera. Speaking of this, the company also plans to launch what it calls…

HMD Global the home of Nokia phones has a wide range of affordable Nokia smartphones with exciting features, the latest mobile innovation, and regular security updates. Nokia 3.4 is a budget mobile that offers incredible specs for its price point. Nokia 3.4 comes with a 6.39” HD+ punch-hole display, 2-day battery life, and powerful triple camera AI imaging with adaptable shooting modes. Its model provides up to 70% better performance compared to the previous Nokia phones of the same range. Taking a view of battery life, Nokia 3.4 has a larger battery than many smartphones at its range. It has…

If you are a Safaricom subscriber, you may have heard or even used the Zuri Chatbot. The Chatbot was introduced to subscribers back in 2018 and complements the other self-care options subscribers can access through USSD codes and through the mySafaricom app. When using the Zuri Chatbot, you may be required to provide your M-PESA pin to access some services. Everyone knows that their M-PESA pin is their secret and sharing it is not encouraged. This is the case but when using the Zuri Chatbot, you may be required to share your pin and this is what is used to…

An innovation featuring a unique digital platform with capabilities to link students and teachers across Africa has been voted winner in the just concluded Season 2 of Game of Learners (GOL) competition sponsored by Microsoft’s Africa Development Center – Kenya. The solution dubbed Bloom-Learn, is a creation by a team of five students drawn from different universities in Kenya and Nigeria and emerged best of the 12 teams comprising 60 participants. The GOL is organised as a virtual hackathon and aims to enhance digital and coding skills amongst university students in Kenya and now extending to Nigeria for Season 2,…

The Infinix Hot 10 series seems to be growing with every passing week. Just recently, we saw the Infinix Hot 10 Play launch in Kenya. I reviewed this phone and it is quite an upgrade when compared to the standard Hot 10 and the Hot 10 Lite. With the three out of the way, Infinix is planning to launch yet another device in the series. The Infinix Hot 10 T will be the next device to launch in Kenya and we are expecting its official unveiling soon. No exact date has been revealed but we should have those details within…

On 22nd April, the world celebrates Earth Day – an annual environmental campaign that brings attention to the effects of climate change by asking people to switch off lights at homes and businesses for an hour. Its main objective is to demonstrate support for environmental protection. More than one billion people and close to 100,000 organizations in over 190 countries now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world. It is immensely important to celebrate Earth day each year because it recognizes the harm humans are capable of causing while showing the…