Safaricom Postpay Customers can now ‘Sambaza’ Data Bundles
September 3, 2022
If you are a prepay customer using Safaricom, you have had an easier option when it comes to sharing (Sambaza) data with other customers. For Safaricom Postpay subscribers, this has not been possible. That has…
You can Now Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Flip 4 and Fold 4 Smartphones in Kenya
September 2, 2022
Samsung’s latest foldable smartphones are now available to pre-order in Kenya. The two phones, the Samsung Galaxy Flip 4 and Galaxy Fold 4, will be available for Ksh 142,000 and Ksh 256,000 respectively. You can…
You will be fined Ksh 20,000 for not applying for the digital number plates
September 1, 2022
A couple of days back, the Kenyan government unveiled the new digital number plates that they say will help stop double registration and tame unscrupulous car importers. These new number plates feature inbuilt security aspects…
Microsoft Appoints Kunle Awosika as Managing Director of the Africa Transformation Office
August 31, 2022
Microsoft has named veteran and Africa expert Kunle Awosika as the new Managing Director of the Africa Transformation Office (ATO), its subsidiary charged with driving digital transformation initiatives across the continent. Kunle succeeds Wael Elkabbany,…
You can now only buy KPLC Tokens through the 888880 paybill number
August 31, 2022
Kenya Power has announced what is seen as backward progress that limits the purchase of tokens to the 888880 M-Pesa Paybill number. This paybill number has always been there but over the years a number…
Kenya unveils the new digital number plates
August 30, 2022
The Kenyan Government has today unveiled the new digital number plates. The new plates were launched by Interior CS Fred Matiang’I. Besides the new font used on these number plates, they also feature inbuilt security…
LG Unveils First Curved OLED Gaming Monitor with Unmatched Speed
August 30, 2022
LG Electronics has unveiled its first curved 45-inch OLED display (model 45GR95QE) with a 240Hz refresh rate designed for immersive gaming experiences, while offering excellent visual performance, speed and features serious gamers demand. Launched at…
Safaricom Finally Kicks Off Operations in Ethiopia
August 29, 2022
Safaricom Ethiopia has today announced that it has started large-scale customer pilot of its network. The company is conducting the initial tests in Dire Dawa, a city in Eastern Ethiopia. According to the company, “This…
Central Bank of Kenya grants license to DPO Group to operate as a Payment Service Provider
August 29, 2022
African digital payments provider, DPO Group Kenya, has received official approval from the Central Bank of Kenya to operate as a Payment Service Provider (PSP) in the country. The National Payment System Act requires all…