Safaricom has launched a promotion that will reward business owners on its Lipa Na M-PESA and Pochi La Biashara services. The promotion comes on the back of increasing adoption of M-PESA services by businesses across the country. More than 400,000 businesses accept payments through Lipa Na M-PESA up from 170,000 in March 2020 with an additional 2 million small businesses using the Pochi La Biashara service. “Medium-sized firms and small businesses form the backbone of Kenya’s economy accounting for a third of economic output and employing a majority of Kenyans. In recognition, we are celebrating and rewarding all business owners…
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After the successful launch of dubuy.com in Rwanda, trade enabler, DP World, has announced the launch of its global wholesale e-commerce platform DUBUY.com in Kenya. DUBUY.com is an online marketplace that seeks to help Kenyan businesses unlock access to global markets with fulfilment through DP World’s worldwide ports and logistics network. With eight existing terminals on the African continent and three more in development, DP World is creating a strategic trading gateway into East Africa. Whether looking to trade internationally, regionally or within the domestic market, the combination of DUBUY.com’s advanced technology and DP World’s physical infrastructure offers a secure and reliable way for…
ASUS has unveiled its latest device, the Vivobook 13 Slate OLED. This fun-filled 2-in-1 Windows 11 marvel — the world’s first 13.3-inch Windows detachable laptop1 —rewrites the rules to make it easier to enjoy everything, everywhere. Now, there’s no need to carry multiple devices for work and entertainment — this multi-talented personal companion does it all, thanks to its brilliant OLED touchscreen and quad-core Intel® processor. It’s vivaciously styled and amazingly versatile, with a detachable full-size keyboard and a cover stand that has a 170° hinge. There’s also a high-precision ASUS Pen 2.0 stylus, neatly stored in a handy magnetic…
Modern smartwatches provide access to lots of features. Previously, they were helpful only for athletes. But today, they let everyone control their health in general, get notifications about new Facebook messages and the best online sports betting odds, and control sleep cycles. And with these 5 gadgets, there’s no need to overpay because they are not only useful but also cost-efficient. Amazfit GTS 2 Mini Amazfit GTS 2 mini is fully waterproof, supports more than 70 sport modes, can monitor sleep quality, stress and blood oxygen levels. During workouts, the gadget constantly monitors your heartbeat. The model displays notifications about…
Autochek has today secured $13.1mn in seed funding. Co-led by follow-on investors, TLcom Capital and 4DX Ventures, the round also included participation from existing investors, Golden Palm Investments, Enza Capital, Lateral Capital as well as new participants, ASK Capital and Mobility 54 Investment SAS (the venture capital arm of Toyota Tsusho Corporation / CFAO Group). With the new funding secured just under a year after Autochek’s $3.4mn pre-seed raise, the round was preempted by Autochek’s lead investors – TLcom Capital and 4DX Ventures. As part of Autochek’s growth strategy, the capital will be deployed to bolster its core auto loan…
LG Electronics will substantially expand the availability of content streaming options for third-party TVs running its proprietary webOS platform. With the firmware update now rolling out, viewers with webOS TVs can enjoy an enriched viewing experience with even more popular services to choose from. To expand access to its popular TV platform to more consumers worldwide and strengthen its presence in the TV industry, LG made its advanced webOS platform available to other TV brands starting this year. As both a manufacturer as well as an operating system developer, LG is now better able to deliver its vision for an…
Bolt has forged a partnership with Rubis Energy Kenya to offer drivers who operate on the Bolt platform discounted prices on fuel commodities in a bid to cushion drivers from the escalating fuel prices witnessed in recent times. The partnership will see Bolt drivers get a prepaid RUBiS Card that will allow them to enjoy a KES 4 discount per litre of fuel and a world-class convenience while at a filling station. The offer will be automatically applied on all fuel purchases made by drivers on the Bolt platform using the RUBiS Card at any RUBiS, Kenol, Kobil and Gulf…
Globally, 3.7 billion people do not have access to the internet. Half of them are women. In some parts of the world the digital gender divide has been shrinking, but data shows it is growing in Africa. The pandemic has shown that access to technology is not a luxury anymore, it is a necessity, especially for girls. There is a gender digital divide globally: girls are disadvantaged when it comes to digital adoption, have lower levels of access to and use of digital technology than boys, and often they are not benefitting from digital technology as boys are. To address…
OPPO Kenya has launched a mobile photography competition with an aim to support the continued revival of local tourism by encouraging more Kenyans to visit the national parks and game reserves. The Reno6 5G wildlife mobile photography challenge will see the top three contestants walk away with Ksh200,000 for the winner, Ksh100,000 for the 1st runners-up and Ksh50,000 for the 2nd runners-up. The competition will put the contestant’s photography skills into action, tasked to capture images of the beautiful Kenyan wildlife using a mobile phone. To submit their entry, they will need to follow OPPO Kenya social media handles on…
Airtel Africa plc, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, with a presence in 14 countries across Africa, announces that further to the Company’s appointment of Olusegun “Segun” Ogunsanya, as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Segun has begun his new role as at 1 October 2021 and joined the Board of Airtel Africa plc. Segun was previously Managing Director and CEO of Airtel Nigeria and was responsible for the overall management of the operations in the Company’s largest market. He has more than 25 years business management experience in banking, consumer goods and telecoms. Before joining Airtel…