Author: Kaluka wanjala

“Revoke” is always safe, right? That’s what most crypto users believe, especially since “revoke” is often considered a key part of Web3 wallet hygiene. Unfortunately, scammers have found a way to exploit this very feature. In our previous Web3 Wallet Security blogs, we covered the risks inherent in approving smart contract transactions without carefully verifying all the details. In this blog, we’ll break down what fake approval scams are, how scammers manipulate the “revoke” feature to their advantage, and most importantly, how you can avoid falling victim to these tactics. What are fake approval scams? Fake approval scams exploiting “revoke”…

Badili, a re-commerce startup specializing in refurbished smartphones, has raised $400,000 in debt from Proparco. The debt was supported by Digital Africa and deployed by Proparco.  Badili plans to use the funding to improve access to smartphones, improve connectivity, and promote sustainability in Kenya. “Getting validation and trust from PROPARCO is a great boost to the morale of the team that is building a sustainable company that enables Africans to own smartphones for a fraction of the cost of a new one. As we enter into the phase of profitability and expansion into other regions across Africa; it’s a great pleasure…

At MWC 2025, Opera announced the Browser Operator, a native AI agent that can perform browsing tasks for users. “For more than 30 years, the browser gave you access to the web, but it has never been able to get stuff done for you. Now it can. This is different from anything we’ve seen or shipped so far,” said Krystian Kolondra, EVP “The Browser Operator we’re presenting today marks the first step towards shifting the role of the browser from a display engine to an application that is agentic and performs tasks for its users.” The Browser Operator is designed…

Yesterday, Honor announced its new corporate strategy dubbed Honor Alpha Plan. This strategy seeks to transform Honor from a smartphone maker to an AI device ecosystem company. The three-step plan details the bold steps Honor will take to usher in the new intelligent world, and calls on the industry to co-create an open, value-sharing ecosystem that maximizes human potential, ultimately benefiting all mankind. “It is clear that the AI revolution will reshape the paradigm of the device industry – completely transforming our productivity, our society, and even our culture more than ever before,” said James Li, CEO of Honor. “I…

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…