Author: Kaluka wanjala

This is an updated version of this post as Safaricom home fibre packages were revamped recently. Safaricom has revamped its fibre for home packages in 2024 while maintaining the same rates. The company has done this in response to Starlink’s push and growing popularity in kenya. The telco has introduced a new 1Gbps (Gigabit per second), the highest in the country so far for home internet. This is perfect for gamers or anyone who needs ultrafast internet speeds.  Besides the 1Gbps platinum package, safaricom has also increased the speeds for all its existing packages. The extra speeds range from 5Mbps…

Starlink’s growing popularity has forced Safaricom to make some changes to its home fibre packages. The telco has introduced a 1 Gbps (Gigabit per second) package for Ksh 20,000 while at the same time revamping its existing package without changing the prices. The company says customers will be upgraded automatically to the enhanced packages.  Have a look at the changes below. PackageOld SpeedsNew SpeedsPricingBronze10 Mbps15 MbpsKES 2,900Silver20 Mbps30 MbpsKES 4,100Gold40 Mbps80 MbpsKES 6,299Diamond100 Mbps500 MbpsKES 12,499Platinum-1000 MbpsKES 20,000 It took Safaricom long enough to roll out the Giga speed package in Kenya but at least it is finally here. The…

Kifiya has been awarded the prestigious Silver Award in the Product Innovation of the Year category in Africa at the Global SME Finance Awards 2024, held as part of the Global SME Finance Forum in São Paulo, Brazil on September 17, 2024. The Global SME Finance Awards, organized by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the SME Finance Forum, recognizes and celebrates institutions that have delivered innovative products and services and achieved impressive results in expanding finance and services to SMEs. Kifiya is the first Ethiopian company to win this award. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to building a…

The Communications Authority of Kenya is set to spend Ksh 5 billion laying 2,500 Km of fibre across 19 counties in Kenya. The Authority says it has already laid 1,300 Km of fibre which is 50% of the entire project. The Authority did not share a list of Counties it is targeting. David Mugonyi, the Director General of CA, said recently that Phase II of the project will be undertaken in partnership with the ICT Authority (ICTA) and Kenya Power, He said this will facilitate last-mile connectivity to 3,800 public offices and institutions across the country. With access to broadband still…

Latitude59 is seeking the boldest early-stage startups from Kenya and across Africa to compete for a prize pool of non-equity funding. One African startup will receive an invitation to participate at the semi-finals of Latitude59 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia. For two years in a row, the prize pool for the Latitude59 Pitch Competition in Estonia has been one million euros. Interested startups can apply here.Latitude59’s CEO Liisi Org, stated that Latitude59 is the most international, impactful, and diverse startup and technology conference in the Baltic States and New Nordics and a global platform that connects startups, investors, and other startup…

Rohan Patil, regional manager for East Africa at Vertiv received personal recognition at the Connected Africa Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, for hisparticipation in the panel and overall contribution to shaping Africa’s digital future. Hosted by the Kenyan Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy, the summit is an initiative towards shaping the digital destiny of Africa with African tech leaders, policymakers, investors, and businesses coming together to discuss, harness, and learn more about the opportunities presented by the digital economy. Patil was among the high-level speakers at the conference, joining a plenary discussion on ‘Manufacturing, Green and Circular economy’ with fellow panelists including Burundi’s ICT Minister Léocadie…

The laptop market can be confusing as it is saturated with so many different options to choose from. One of the latest laptops from Asus, is the Zenbook S16 which should not be confused with the Asus Zenbook S 14. If you want a powerful and portable laptop, here are the top five reasons why the Zenbook S16 should be on your list. You can learn more about this laptop here. Ultra-Thin Design The ASUS Zenbook S16 is very slim and lightweight, measuring just 1.1 cm in thickness and weighing about 1.5 kg. Most slim laptops compromise on performance but…

Tecno is set to launch its new foldable smartphones in Kenya in a few weeks. The two phones, the Tecno phantom V Fold 2 and V Flip 2 are currently on pre-order in the country through exclusive stores or selected branded shops nationwide. The pre-order period has kicked off and runs through to September 30th. The phones will be available for Ksh 84,000 and Ksh 139,000 for the V Flip2 and V Fold2 respectively. Those who pre-order will get the Tecno Watch Pro 2 for free and 1 year screen insurance. Delivery date for the pre-ordered units will be from…

Internet Service Provider (ISP), Mawingu, has announced the expansion of its network to Mandera county, bringing the number of counties to 30 that the ISP has connected to its network across the country. this announcement comes a little over a month after the ISP announced expansion to Bondo. In its second H2 2024 progress update, Mawingu’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Farouk RAMJI says, “Mawingu marks yet another milestone towards our long-term vision of making meaningful connectivity accessible to more Kenyans at very competitive price points, comparative to other service providers, by building sustainable, flexible infrastructure in underserved regions.” Mawingu has also…

SEACOM has been honoured with the award for Carrier Wholesales Provider of the Year at the 9th annual African Digital Economy Awards (ADEA). The awards ceremony was held on 13 September at the Ole Sereni Hotel in Nairobi and attended by members of the SEACOM Group executive team, fellow entrants, industry leaders and stakeholders, and members of the media. “In a year that Africa’s network infrastructure has faced significant challenges and consumers and businesses have been adversely affected by network disruptions, SEACOM has not wavered in its dedication to its partners and customers to keep them connected and empowered. We…