Author: Kaluka wanjala

GOtv is one of Kenya’s leading digital TV service providers and across Africa. GOtv is owned by MultiChoice, the same company that owns DStv and Showmax. In Kenya, GOtv has 6 different packages with monthly subscription rates ranging from Ksh 299 to Ksh 3,199 as of August 2025. The prices change from time to time and I will try and update this article if and when that happens. The latest price adjustments for GOtv were announced in July 2025. In this guide, we will cover all GOtv packages, prices, and installation in Kenya. If you are looking for all GOtv packages and…

Vertiv has announced the resumption of its technical webinar series in Africa in 2025. Called the “Technology Knowledge Forum” webinar series, the talks aim to keep data centre managers, IT professionals, and industry leaders informed on the latest technology trends shaping the continent. This year’s series of webcasts focus on critical topics impacting the local industry such as: Taking place monthly from March through November 2025, the webinars will feature expert local and global speakers from Vertiv including Jonathan Duncan, technical director for Africa; AlessandroArtusi, commercial service offering leader; Slawomir Dziedziula, director of application engineers for the EMEA region; and Kristijan Gortan, offering manager for DC power…

Red Hat has announced that Safaricom has deployed Red Hat OpenShift as a common cloud platform for applications, including the M-PESA system.  Safaricom has more than 45 million subscribers and the widest modern mobile network coverage in Kenya. It runs sensitive applications with high uptime and stability requirements. This includes third party applications that connect to the renowned M-PESA core platform, that supports 51 million customers making over $314 billion in transactions per year across Africa. Fran Heeran, vice president, Global Telecommunications, Red Hat said, “Safaricom has high requirements around agility, stability and scale-out design to support its business-critical applications…

LG has launched its cutting-edge Mirror InstaView Refrigerator to the Kenyan market. This state-of-the-art fridge brings innovation and elegance into Kenyan homes with its unique features and sleek design. The Mirror InstaView Refrigerator boasts an ingenious mirror interface that allows users to check its contents without opening the door. It is an upgrade from the LG InstaView model, which featured a tinted glass panel. By simply knocking twice on the glass panel, the mirror transforms into a transparent window, enabling users to review their supplies while minimizing cold air loss. Once done, the surface seamlessly reverts to its stylish mirror finish, perfectly…

At MWC 2025, Samsung unveiled three new devices, the Galaxy A26, A36 and A56. These are its latest A series devices which are normally mid range units. Over the years, the Galaxy A series devices have been criticised for being too expensive compared to phones offered by some of the popular Chinese manufacturers such as Xiaomi and vivo. Even with the criticism, Samsung is still committed to this series and that is where we get the three new phones. The company has made some upgrades with the processor as the A56 is powered by a Snapdragon chip and not MediaTek…

OPPO has officially unveiled the Reno 13 F in Kenya. The company unveiled two variants of the Reno 13 F with the 4G variant available for Ksh 37,999. Both models are available in retail stores nationwide. “OPPO Reno13 Series is also an AI imaging expert, equipped with flagship-level functions including AI Livephoto and AI Clarity Enhancer. Offering incredible underwater photography enabled by IP66 / IP68 / IP69 Water and Dust Resistance, a large 5,800mAh battery built to last for over four years, an AI Multi-Cooling System, and AI HyperBoost technology. This device is built to experience each adventure with you…

Safaricom Hook kicked off the second edition of youth empowerment bootcamps dubbed ‘Safaricom Hook Circle,’ at Kenyatta University Main Campus yesterday.  The two-day bootcamp, which will run on 27th and 28th February 2025, targets over 2,000 youth at the institution and more than 200,000 virtual participants. It focuses on empowering young people around 3 pillars: technology, career, and culture. “Safaricom Hook Circle aims to connect youth all over Kenya to opportunities that will propel them to succeed in their area of interest. In collaboration with our partners, we are looking to build on the success of the first edition held…

Four startups were crowned winners of the prestigious Sankalp Africa  Awards 2025. The awards were announced at the 12th Sankalp Africa Summit, held at the Edge Convention Centre in Nairobi,  an event that brought together over 1,500 investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers from across the continent.  Hosted by Intellecap, part of the Aavishkaar Group, the summit focused on scaling African entrepreneurship by connecting startups with funding opportunities, market linkages, and mentorship. The 2025 Sankalp Africa Awards Winners are: Kenya’s Role in Driving Innovation & Impact With Nairobi emerging as East Africa’s startup hub, the Sankalp Africa Summit 2025 reinforced Kenya’s position …

The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has announced its new interconnection hub, LINX Mombasa, is now operational. This is a multi-site interconnected Internet Exchange Point (IXP) within the iColo MBA1 and MBA2 data centers. This development comes a little over 12 months since LINX launched its first IXP on the continent, LINX Nairobi. The LINX-operated IXP lowers latency and helps improve overall performance and control. It is a resilient, future-proof fabric providing a central meeting point for networks to pass their online traffic and keep it closer to the end user. Mombasa is one of the most internationally connected locations in…

iXAfrica has announced the official launch of the first phase of its data centre in Nairobi.  This new data center, named NBOX1, is a 4.5MW hyperscale facility with 780 racks and is AI-ready and carrier-neutral. The data centre is part of a larger 22.5MW campus along Mombasa Road. It offers seamless connectivity through multiple network providers and is optimized for AI-driven workloads. “Kenya is on the brink of a digital revolution, and investments like iX Africa’s hyperscale data centre are pivotal in positioning the country as a premier technology and innovation hub. KenInvest is committed to fostering a business-friendly environment…