Author: Brand Spot

OPPO has today announced the availability of the Reno16 Series in Kenya, a new generation of smartphones designed to support creative expression, deliver more personalised AI experiences, and provide reliable performance for everyday use. The line-up comprises the OPPO Reno16 5G and Reno16 F 5G, bringing together advanced imaging capabilities and intelligent, dependable performance. OPPO Kenya has also introduced the OPPO Enco Air5, designed to deliver immersive audio, intelligent noise cancellation, and long-lasting battery performance. Creative Imaging for Visual Storytelling Featuring a 50MP Ultra-Wide Selfie Camera with a 100-degree field of view, making it easier to fit more people into…

Apple released iOS 27 on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, as a free update for compatible iPhones. Banking, messaging, and entertainment services, including 1xBet, all run on the same system software, so a major iOS release reaches every app on the phone indirectly. This one arrived with more than 250 changes, led by a rebuilt Siri. Apple unveiled the update at its developer conference on June 8 and released it to the public three months later. It shipped on the same day as iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27. What Apple Changed in iOS 27 The…

Samsung has been ranked among Kenya’s top three strongest brands in the 2026 Superbrands East Africa rankings, emerging as the country’s top electronics brand and the top-ranked foreign brand overall. The recognition places Samsung among Kenya’s most highly regarded brands across all sectors, with a Superbrands score of 89.622. The ranking is based on consumer evaluation of quality, reliability and distinction, three attributes that speak to the strength of a brand’s reputation and its ability to consistently meet consumer expectations. Conducted by Kantar across 112 categories, the research assessed the perceptions of Kenyan consumers towards established brands, making the recognition significant…

Emirates SkyCargo has launched AI Tech, a dedicated product designed to help customers move critical and sensitive AI infrastructure safely and on time. Tailored for AI server racks, semiconductors, GPUs, capital equipment and other critical hardware infrastructure, the product combines priority loading, specialised handling and proactive shipment monitoring through Emirates SkyCargo’s command centre in Dubai to keep deployment schedules on track. With increasing sophistication of computing and processing systems around the world and accelerating adoption of AI technologies, the movement of technology equipment has become increasingly complex. Large-scale deployments often involve high value cargo, compressed timelines and specialised handling requirements. AI…

e-Crime Bureau and the Smart Africa Secretariat, a continental digital alliance body, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday, November 2, 2026, to collaborate on expanding and supporting the development of cybersecurity in Africa. The agreement was signed in Accra, Ghana, on the sidelines of the 15th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) 2026. Under the MoU, the parties will collaborate to support cybersecurity innovation and strengthen cybersecurity capacity development across Africa. The partnership comes at a time when Smart Africa is prioritising cybersecurity through a coordinated approach, reflected in initiatives such as the development of the Continental Cybersecurity Blueprint…

As cyberthreats increasingly target industrial environments, leading hybrid ICT systems integrator and business transformation partner, Datacentrix, has introduced a new operational technology (OT) Cybersecurity Baseline Assessment, designed to help organisations understand their current security posture, identify vulnerabilities and develop a practical roadmap for improving cyber resilience. OT environments, which underpin critical industrial processes and infrastructure, are facing growing risks as ageing, disparate systems, increased connectivity and the convergence of IT and OT networks expand the potential attack surface. At the same time, businesses are under increasing pressure to ensure operational continuity, meet regulatory requirements and support digital transformation initiatives securely. Datacentrix’s OT…

The economic transformation driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) is projected to surpass the impact of the mobile money revolution, tech leaders have predicted, urging African countries to urgently invest in local data centres and renewable energy. To understand the scale of this prediction, one must look at the current mobile money landscape. According to the latest data from the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), the global lobby for mobile network operators, Sub-Saharan Africa processes roughly $1.4 trillion annually in mobile money transactions, solidifying its place as the definitive global powerhouse for digital wallets. Kenya remains a critical driver…

By Collins Emadau, Director, Westcon Rest of Africa at Westcon-Comstor There is a statistic in INTERPOL’s latest African Cyberthreat Assessment that should get the attention of anyone responsible for technology in the region. AI is now enabling 55% of reported cybercrime across Africa, and cybercrime losses have also more than doubled since 2024, from $192 million to $484 million. Those numbers come as Africa becomes more digitally connected. The GSMA estimates that mobile technologies and services contributed $240 billion to the African economy in 2025, equivalent to 7.8% of GDP. That growth is creating enormous opportunity, but every new digital service, application, connection and…

By Victor Mumo, Investment Analyst, Jubilee Asset Management Limited The U.S.-Iran ceasefire has become the geopolitical equivalent of a politician’s manifesto: clear during the campaign, uncertain while in office. Proposals, counterproposals and diplomatic assurances have come and gone, yet markets continue to treat peace as fragile. Africa’s technology investment prospects remain sensitive to geopolitical decisions made thousands of kilometres away. When and if the ceasefire holds begs the question: how resilient is our ecosystem? Africa’s technology ecosystem is no longer merely a promising story waiting for its turn. According to Partech’s 2025 Africa Tech Venture Capital Report, African tech companies…

Samsung is expanding its retail presence in Kenya with the opening of a new SIS at City Gate Mall in Kitui. Established in partnership with Maureen Mutua and Mutua Ndungi, the shop-in-shop outlet extends Samsung’s retail network into the region, creating a dedicated space for consumers to explore its smartphone portfolio and engage directly with the brand. Kitui County’s economic activity spans agriculture, trade and small-scale enterprise, with Kitui town serving as an important center for commerce and public services.[1] These activities create varied technology needs among consumers, from traders and entrepreneurs using digital tools to run their businesses to individuals…