Author: Kaluka wanjala

Telkom Kenya, Rakuten Symphony and Airspan have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see the organizations collaborate to undertake knowledge transfer and testing of Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) technology on the African continent. The collaboration will comprise knowledge transfer, development and testing with 4G and 5G technologies within Kenya. Telkom Kenya is keen to benefit from knowledge transfer, development and testing of open and flexible network architecture with a view to enhance the use of automation and AI-powered technologies to be at the forefront of the development of homegrown technologies through collaborations…

Standard Chartered Bank 2025 Global Market Outlook highlights key global and regional economic trends. Despite a projected slowdown in global growth to 3.1% from 3.2% in 2024, Africa and Kenya are expected to remain key drivers of resilience and innovation, supported by strategic investments, sectoral diversification, and proactive fiscal policies. Africa’s growing economic significance, with several countries leading the way in 2025. Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ethiopia are forecasted to achieve some of the continent’s strongest growth rates, driven by industrial expansion, infrastructure development, and hydrocarbon production. Investment momentum across Africa continues to strengthen, with infrastructure projects and industrial initiatives…

Binance Futures has announced new features and enhancements to BFUSD, the first reward-bearing margin asset issued by a crypto exchange. These include USDC support allowing users to purchase and redeem BFUSD with USDC, and a new Pre-Buy and Pre-Redeem reservation system giving users more convenience and flexibility in their trading. Since its launch in November 2024, there are now 760 million BFUSD in circulation and a current Reserve Fund of 7.2 million USDT, demonstrating growing adoption and user trust in Binance. Binance also recently increased the BFUSD Maximum Holding Limits by 50% for users to meet growing demand. In CCData’s latest…

Sevi, a fintech company regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya, is revolutionizing stock financing for wholesalers and retailers through its “stock now, pay later” platform. Sevi addresses the challenge of insufficient working capital by providing users with access to credit while ensuring suppliers are paid upfront. With Sevi, suppliers like Coca-Cola, Anytime and Philmed receive direct payments for their products, and retailers can order stock on credit, enabling them to grow their businesses. The app utilizes AI and machine learning to enhance its credit evaluation process, offering a seamless, reliable solution for credit transactions between suppliers, retailers and credit funds.…

Yesterday, Samsung officially unveiled its latest flagship series, the Galaxy S25. The series consists of four main devices but only 3 were showcased at the launch event yesterday, the Galaxy S25 Edge was teased but nothing much was said about it. With the Galaxy S25 series, we are not getting that many upgrades with the hardware as most of the updates are on the software. Samsung says this series will set a new standard as a true AI companion with our most natural and context-aware mobile experiences ever created. All Galaxy S25 models are powered by the customised Snapdragon 8…

Community group scams are a growing concern in the digital age, particularly within the cryptocurrency space. Scammers often impersonate representatives from reputable organizations like Binance to create fake community groups or profiles on platforms such as Telegram, WhatsApp, and other messaging services. These fraudulent groups aim to deceive users into divulging personal information or transferring funds under false pretenses. While Binance is committed to working with local authorities to protect users and combat these bad actors, it is crucial for you to remain vigilant and follow simple tips to keep their funds safe. Scam Mechanics Unfortunately, community group scams are…

LG Electronics (LG) made a remarkable impression at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, showcasing a diverse array of market-leading innovations across home entertainment, smart appliances, artificial intelligence, and more. The company’s cutting-edge solutions emphasized convenience, personalization, and enhanced connectivity, reaffirming LG’s position as a global technology leader. Fans of LG products in Kenya will be pleased to learn of several innovative products unveiled at the event including the following: Affectionate intelligence Under the theme “Life’s Good 24/7 with Affectionate Intelligence”, LG unveiled its AI-powered Intelligent Home concept, demonstrating how technology can seamlessly adapt to users’ daily routines. The showcase highlighted proactive solutions, such as an On-device…

The first Samsung Unpacked event of 2025 is set to take place tonight where Samsung will unveil a number of devices including the new S25 series. With the Galaxy S25 series, we do have three main devices including the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra. The Unpacked event will kick off later today at 9 PM Kenyan time. Samsung will livestream the launch on its official website and YouTube platforms. The link to YouTube’s livestream is attached below. I will be covering the event and will share some tweets about it and the phone on X. Follow…

Airtel Africa has partnered with three African artistes, Fally Ipupa (Democratic Republic of Congo), Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania), and Simi (Nigeria) to engage customers on how to enhance their digital experience by making the most of their data bundles. Through this collaboration, Airtel Africa aims to enable customers to make informed decisions about their data usage habits. The artists have collaborated with Airtel Africa to create a special song to provide customers with practical tips and tools that will help them to maximise their data for everyday use, from browsing the internet to streaming and accessing essential apps. The collaboration is part of…

MainOne has announced an additional layer of service to its customers through the Equiano submarine cable. This move provides an additional layer of resiliency for MainOne’s enterprise customers, ensuring uninterrupted service to support their growing business online at no additional costOver the past decade, MainOne has enabled the digital transformation journey of these businesses with its pioneering services to operate digital-first business models whereby uninterrupted connectivity is paramount. Recognizing the challenges its customers face in ensuring business continuity amidst network disruptions such as the submarine cut earlier this year, MainOne has taken proactive steps to fortify its network. By incorporating capacity…