Author: Kaluka wanjala

Showmax has announced the addition of five Kenyan entertainment and new channels to its platform. The channels join some of the other international channels that have been available on the streaming platform. Showmax already hosts some popular local and international shows and just recently added lie sport from SuperSport on Showmax Pro. Now, Showmax has added a selection of live channels to its content catalogue. The channels include: K24 TV KBC Channel 1 KTN Home KTN News NTV The live channels will be available to Showmax and Showmax Pro subscribers, including the mobile plans, and will be available on web…

Realme officially started operations in Kenya a couple of months ago. Since then, we have seen a number of smartphones from this brand including the realme 6, realme C3 and the realme C11. The latest addition to this list is the realme C`15 which was unveiled in Kenya a few weeks back. The realme C15 is available in Kenya starting from Ksh 17,000 depending on the configuration you go with. I got the variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage space that is available on Jumia for Ksh 16,200. The realme C15 has a 6,000 mAh battery…

Google has not been in a hurry to roll out RCS ((Rich Communication Services) messaging to users across the world. The company has never shared its roll out strategy so we were never sure when we were to get this feature. The good news for those in Kenya is that Google Messages RCS support is finally rolling out to this part of the world. I have it on my end and with that it is safe to assume other users in Kenya are getting it too. RCS support is available to those using Google messages app as their default app…

The Tecno Camon series is known for its impressive cameras and the Camon 16 is the latest iteration in this growing series. This is the second Camon device we are seeing from the company this year as we already saw the Camon 15 a few months back. The Tecno Camon 16 builds up on the Camon 15 with subtle but important upgrades that make the series competitive when compared with some of the other device within its price range. Speaking of price, the Camon 16 Premier is available in Kenya for Ksh 28,500. The Camon 16 Premier was unveiled in…

I have been using the realme C15 for a while now as I work on the full review that will be up tomorrow. This is the latest from the company and you can get it in Kenya starting from Ksh 17,000. The phone joins the realme 6, realme C3 and the realme C11. All these phones were unveiled in Kenya in the last two months so they are good choices if you want a smartphone from realme other than the realme C15. Out of the many features the realme C15 comes with, its 6,000 mAh battery is one that stans…

After the successful launch and roll out of realme C15, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, realme, is set to rollout the second Hot Sale for the realme C15 that will see Kenyan customers enjoy amazing offers. This is not the first realme product to hit the Kenyan market. The company has already firmed its roots in the sector by rolling out realme C3, realme C11, realme 6, realme Band, Air Neo and Buds Q that have already got a grip on the Kenyan market. The second sale is set to kick off on October 3rd, 2020 – 9th October, 2020.…

By Chrystèle Dumont The COVID-19 pandemic can be said to have played a major role in streamlining the move to a more digitally operated world. More than ever, we have seen fast-tracked change in not only the spheres of education, but also a multitude of industries – where continuous skills development has shifted from a ‘nice to have’ to crucial for survival and relevance. According to a report by Mckinsey Global Institute, its estimated that 800 million individuals will be required to learn new skills to adequately fulfil their jobs by 2030. This, coupled with our recent findings that by…

By Ryno Rijnsburger For Africa to not just survive the current pandemic, but to thrive, investment into digital infrastructure is inevitable. Much-needed digital infrastructure and the resulting digital transformation will be an enabler of rapid development across the continent, positively impacting the most vulnerable communities. While digital transformation is certainly not a new discussion, the Covid-19 pandemic has abruptly accelerated the need for digital adoption. There’s an urgent need to invest in connecting communities and improving service delivery to citizens throughout Africa. However, governments across Africa, and indeed globally, have budgetary restraints that have been exacerbated by the current pandemic.…

The Huawei Y9a has finally been launched in Kenya. The Y9a has been on pre-order in Kenya for about a week. This is the latest from the company and the latest in the company’s Y9 series that has had some good devices over the last couple of years. The Huawei Y9a is available in stores including Jumia for Ksh 30,999. Those who buy it will get a pair of Bluetooth headsets worth Ksh 2,499. Just like all the new Huawei smartphones, the Huawei Y9a does not come with Google services but Huawei has replaced that with its own Huawei Mobile…

The itel S16 and S16 pro are the latest smartphones from the company to launch in Kenya. The phones were launched in the country less than two weeks ago as the company unveiled its new brand direction and a number of other smart devices including wireless earphones and a new TV line. The itel S16 Pro comes with a 6.6-inch display while the itel S16 comes with a 6.5-inch waterdrop design. The two large displays take full advantage of the minimal presence of front cameras to make watching videos and playing games a bigger and more enjoyable endeavour. The itel…