Author: Kaluka wanjala

M-PESA has no doubt had an impact on the lives of many Kenyans in Africa. The service has revolutionized the financial sector enabling financial inclusivity for those who may have been left out with traditional financial institutions and now stands as Africa’s largest Fintech. M-PESA Africa Managing Director, Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, is one of the key people driving this growth introducing new services such as Fuliza, M-Shwari etc. These services allow M-PESA users to access loans and overdraft facilities right from their mobile phones. Recognition as A Top Digital Personality Over the years, M-PESA has grown in numbers and according to…

OPPO has today announced the availability of two new Smartphones, the OPPO A54 and A74, in Kenya. These are the latest from the company’s growing portfolio. The OPPO A54 is the affordable model with a 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant going for ksh 21,999 while the 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM will go for Ksh24,999. The A54 will be available in two colours, Crystal Black and Starry Blue, The OPPO A74 on the other hand will be available with 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and comes in two colours of Prism Black and Midnight Blue. It will be available…

Tecno has  officially unveiled the Camon 17 smartphone. This is the latest in the company’s Camon series that focuses more on the cameras and photography aspects of the phone. The Camon 17 was unveiled as the company showcased a stunning documentary that discusses thought-provoking subjects surrounding the rise of the selfie and the selfie generation’s needs. The documentary, titled “Rise of The Selfie” dives into the selfie’s history and why it has become such an essential feature of the current generation. Hollywood actor Chris Evans, TECNO’s newest brand ambassador, is featured saying, “You might want a picture that is vivid…

Infinix has today announced the availability of its latest smartphones, the Infinix Hot 10T, in Kenya. This is the latest in the Hot 10 series whose first devices first hit retail shelves back in 2020. Infinix says the Hot 10T offers the “Ultimate Smartphone Entertainment Experience”. This is the third iteration in the Infinix Hot 10 series with the other two being quite decent phones offering good value for money. I have used both phones with the most recent ones being the Infinix Hoy 10 Play that I used not so long ago. According to Infinix, the Hot 10T reflects…

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…