Author: Kaluka wanjala

DStv is one of the oldest pay TV services in Kenya. Owned by MultiChoice, DStv has a wide range of TV and radio channels that users can access. The number of channels a user can access depends on the specific package they choose. With all DStv packages, you do need a satellite dish and a decoder. In July 2025, MultiChoice announced that it would adjust the monthly subscription rates for DStv in Kenya as of August. DStv Kenya is popular for its Sports channels under SuperSport. It is particularly popular as it broadcasts all English Premier league matches on SuperSport…

Showmax announced the prices for Showmax 2.0 which is expected to in early February. The Showmax packages pricing start from Ksh 300 for the most affordable package to ksh 1,000 for the most expensive package. You will be able to pay for Showmax through Visa and Mastercard credit and debit cards, DStv Add to Bill (where DStv subscribers can add Showmax to their account at a reduced cost or no extra cost for Premium subs), vouchers and M-Pesa. The new Showmax is a result of the partnership between MultiChoice, Comcast’s NBCUniversal and Sky. Through this partnership, Showmax will have access…

Showmax has introduced a Kiswahili interface for its Tanzanian subscribers. This is the first streaming platform to do so and it sets Showmax apart from its competitors. As an Africa-first streaming service, such localization efforts can help Showmax expand to an even bigger audience. Showmax was the first streaming service to introduce a mobile-only plan as well as being the first to offer mobile downloads for offline viewing. It was also the first to introduce a standalone Premier League mobile offering and the first to stream a local concert. Showmax says adding the Kiswahili interface is part of its broader…

Swedfund, alongside British International Investment (BII) and Norfund, have announced a joint $85 million investment in AgDevCo, the specialist investor transforming agriculture across sub-Saharan Africa. The equity investment comprises up to $20 million from Swedfund, $50 million from BII and $15 million from Norfund, with the funding aimed at supporting high-impact agribusinesses to increase productivity and improve food security in rural areas.  The investment will enable AgDevCo to expand its portfolio of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across countries in sub-Saharan Africa. This will include agribusinesses producing nutritious foods for local consumption and high-value export crops. AgDevCo’s portfolio contributes to…

Global fintech firm, MANSA, has announced the close of a $10 million funding round. This will help the company in its mission to alleviate liquidity challenges for payment companies worldwide. MANSA’s stablecoin-based solution offers payment providers in emerging and mature markets a flexible and reliable way to manage liquidity challenges in cross-border payments.  Co-founded by Mouloukou Sanoh and Nkiru Uwaje, MANSA has deep expertise across traditional finance, payments, and Web3. The team shares a passion for innovation and is committed to transforming how money moves globally and building next-generation market infrastructure for payments and financial services.  MANSA has raised $3…

OPPO is set to launch the Reno 13 series in Kenya on February 28th, 2025. This is the successor to the Reno 12 series that was launched in the country last year and currently acts as its anchor device in Kenya. The Reno 13 series will be available in two variants with two colors each. The Reno13 F 5G in Plum Purple and Graphite Grey and the Reno13 F in Graphite Grey and Skyline Blue. The Reno13 Series exemplifies the spirit of “breakthrough and fusion,” which lies at the core of modern urban aesthetics. This design philosophy celebrates the courage to push boundaries, innovate…

The Gulfcap Investment Bank has received the necessary approval from the Capital Markets Authority to register the Ziidi Shariah Money Market Fund. The fund is a Shariah-compliant investment product designed to cater to the growing demand for Islamic finance in Kenya. The CMA Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Wyckliffe Shamiah, while commenting on the approval, said, “This marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to promote Islamic finance within Kenya’s capital markets. We believe Islamic finance holds immense potential which can be unlocked through creating an enabling environment for such opportunities to thrive”. The Ziidi Shariah Money Market Fund will…

For years, Samsung’s Galaxy S series has set the benchmark for Android smartphones, often rivaling Apple’s iPhone lineup in innovation and performance. Many would argue that Samsung played a key role in making Android a mainstream alternative to iOS, pushing the boundaries of mobile technology with each new release. But the competition has only gotten tougher. Other smartphone manufacturers have been aggressively stepping up their game, making every new Galaxy Ultra release a crucial moment for Samsung. That brings us to the big question: How does the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra compare to its predecessor, the Galaxy S24 Ultra?…

Late last year, Safaricom introduced M-Pesa Ratiba to simplify the process of setting up recurring payments for M-Pesa customers. Ratiba can be set up to handle sending money to chosen M-Pesa accounts at certain intervals, and to handle recurring payments through M-Pesa Paybill and Buy Goods numbers.  You can automate payments to your landlord for rent, to your internet provider, etc. You do not have to think about these payments and this can be convenient if you have so many recurring payments every month. So, how do you set up standing orders with Ratiba? Steps to Follow If everything is…

Safaricom has announced a sponsorship of KES 5 million for the 2025 Magical Kenya Open (MKO) tournament, set to take place from Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd February 2025 at the Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi.  As the official technology partner, Safaricom will provide high internet connectivity through the provision of a Cell on Wheels (COW) on ground to support live broadcasting, 4G enabled scoring devices, and airtime to ensure streamlined communication throughout the globally recognised event. “As we mark 25 years of transforming lives, we continue to be at the forefront when it comes to supporting sports in Kenya.…