Author: Kaluka wanjala

Earlier today, HMD Global announced the availability of the Nokia 5.4 in Kenya. This is the second smartphone from the company to launch in Kenya this week with the other one being the entry level Nokia 1.4 which is available in the country for Ksh 12,500. 24,500 is not that cheap and the question is, is the Nokia 5.4 overpriced at this price compared to what is offered by its competitors? At this price, you can get devices like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro and even the Note 9S which is even available at a lower price. You should…

HMD Global has announced the availability of its latest entry-level smartphone, the Nokia 1.4, in the Kenyan market. The Nokia 1.4 is the Successor to the Nokia 1.3 and comes with some key upgrades including a better cameras, bigger battery and more RAM and storage options. Speaking on the Nokia 1.4, Gopher Ogembo, Senior Business Manager Kenya & East Africa, HMD Global said “We wanted to create a reliable and enjoyable experience that truly benefits all family members without adding to any household financial pressures.” At Ksh 12,500, the Nokia 1.4 is reasonably priced but will be competing with some…

Sports betting has become extremely popular in recent years. Punters are able to make some money from bets while enjoying their favorite games. It is therefore important that you choose a bet that is guaranteed to give you the most returns. It is also important to note that you can get betting tips in order for you to have the best odds. A lot of betting sites provide these free soccer tips. Professionals who are dedicated in their work can help you make easy money. What you should do therefore is to contact a number of book makers and compare…

Microsoft has announced the kick-off of Season 2 of the Game of Learners (GOL) program, an initiative aimed at enhancing digital and coding skills amongst university students in Kenya and Nigeria.  An initiative of Microsoft’s Africa Development Center (ADC), the programme is run in the form of a hackathon and engages directly with students regardless of the higher education institution they come from. The program’s main objective is to establish a fun, hands-on learning experience for students. “Born virtual, GOL is a program without borders. It provides a virtual environment where students learn computer science technologies and practices hands-on while…

Huawei has announced that it will be running a 5-day campaign that will see it offer discounts on various products and services through the Huawei Experience Stores in Nairobi. During this campaign period, customers will get 10% discount on all accessories that will include Smart watches, FreeBuds, Band series, Free Lace and Power Banks. The Huawei FreeBuds 3i, one of the latest products from the company, will be available at 30% off if it is purchased with any other product at the stores. Huawei also announced that screen protectors will be available at 50% off. At the TRM service center,…

Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday announced it has helped over 30 million people in 249 countries and territories gain access to digital skills, topping its initial goal of 25 million last June, and is extending the company’s commitment to help 250,000 companies make a skills-based hire in 2021. From laid-off factory workers to retail associates and truck drivers, millions of people turned to online learning courses from GitHub, LinkedIn, and Microsoft during the pandemic to help prepare for and secure the most in-demand roles, including customer service, project management and data analysis. The announcement, detailed on the Official Microsoft Blog, builds on the…

The Infinix Hot 10 Play was launched in Kenya recently and is currently available in stores for around Ksh 15,500. There is the Infinix Hot and Hot 10 Lite that have been available in Kenya since last year. The Infinix Hot series has always been one of the company’s entry level series but looking at its price, it is edging closer to a mid-range series than an entry level series. I have been using the Infinix Hot 10 Play for about a week as my secondary phone and in this review, I will share my thoughts on it and hopefully…

The OPPO Reno5 has been in the Kenyan market for over a month now, and one element of the device that users need to look out for is the experience with the camera for both photos and videos. There is no doubt that OPPO phones have often been defined by the power of their cameras but the Reno5 takes this to the next level. OPPO Reno 5 pushes the boundaries of innovative imaging with an incredible camera setup incorporating features such as AI Mixed Portrait, Dual-View Video, and AI Highlight Video. For starters, the Reno5 not only inherits the advantages…

The OPPO Reno 5 is the latest in the Reno series and is currently available in Kenya for Ksh 41,999. I have been using the Reno 5 for well over a month testing a number of things and one of them is its gaming capabilities. I did manage to play a couple of games mainly PUBG and Asphalt 9 just to see how this phone handled those. The OPPO Reno 5 comes with a few upgraded specs compared to the Reno 4 but keeps some as they are like the Snapdragon 720G processor that powers both devices. The Reno 4’s…

Infinix has today announced the availability of its latest smartphone in the Kenyan market. The Infinix Hot 10 Play is available in stores for Ksh 15,499 and is the latest in the company’s Hot series that targets young people who demand the best from their smartphones. As mentioned above, the Hot 10 Play is the latest addition in the series which already has the Infinix Hot 10 and Hot 10 Lite that in Kenya are available starting from Ksh 11,300. The Hot 10 Play is the third addition to this series with some key upgrades. The Infinix Hot 10 Play…