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Today, energy efficiency is a very popular topic. And, with good reason. The more energy efficient a system or appliance is the more money that is saved. And, since heating and cooling systems make up the largest portion of our energy bills, finding extra ways to keep it running efficiently goes a long way in saving you a lot of costs. Of course, your AC unit might be performing the way you expect it to, but it still uses energy, and that can get costly if it’s operating most of the time. The good news is, there are a few…

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The itel A25 Pro is the latest smartphone from the manufacturer to be launched in Kenya. This phone is available in retail stores in the country for Ksh 8,000, this is right about where most other itel smartphones are available for. The A25 Pro has been available in other markets for over a year and it is just making its way to Kenya now. The reason for this delay is unknown but the company is hopeful that it offers good value for people to want to buy it. The itel A25 Pro is an Android Go smartphone. It comes with…

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Safaricom Skiza Tunes is the company’s ring-back service that lets users entertain their callers with their favourite sound or music tunes. This service was launched back in 2009 and has seen tremendous growth ever since. Back in 2017, it was reported that over 132,000 tunes were downloaded. This number keeps on rising every single day and in this post we will look at some of the key things you need to know about Skiza tunes. How to Subscribe to Skiza Tunes There are five main ways to subscribe to Skiza tunes. These are: Through the Skiza USSD code Through SMS…

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: Bolt Food has expanded its operations into new areas within Nairobi to bring quality and reliable food delivery services closer to customers. Bolt Food will now be available in Windsor, Kiambu rd., Thome Estate, Garden City, Ruaraka, Kahawa Wendani, Mirema TRM, Donholm, Buruburu, Umoja, Imara Daima, Embakasi, Nyayo Estate, Karen and Langata. This is part of the company’s growth strategy, and it cements its footprints in the Kenya market. “We continue to experience tremendous growth and reception since our entry in the Food delivery sector. At Bolt Food, we are committed to delivering quality services to our customers. We…

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Gaming, also known as e-sports, has become a huge industry globally expected to hit $1.4 billion in 2021. E-sports refers to competitive online video gaming involving humans and audience. The phenomenal growth in e-sports was partly attributed to people spending more time indoors last year due to the health guidelines to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. In Kenya, the gaming craze has caught on with a growing number of talented Kenyan professional gamers who initially turned to gaming as a way of socializing. ResearchandMarkets.com estimates that Africa’s gaming market will grow 12 percent by 2025 fueled by the…

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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S is one of the handful of Redmi Note 10 devices that have been launched in Kenya so far. The Note 10S is available in retail stores in Kenya starting from Ksh 21,000 for the 6GB variant with 64GB of internal storage space. The Xiaomi Redmi note 10S builds on the reputation of the Redmi Note series that has been very successful across the world. This represents Xiaomi’s take on the mid-range market segment that has seen stiff competition in the last couple of years. The Redmi Note 10S borrows a few features from the standard…

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The tectonic shift in lifestyle triggered by the coronavirus pandemic has catapulted online shopping into a massive global enterprise with people now using virtual platforms to buy goods and services. One of these is Augmented Reality (AR) which is essentially a futuristic technology that places the real world we live in a digital setting through immersion. AR is driving a new way of shopping known as augmented shopping. Imagine a world where consumers no longer need product catalogues and simply select what they want and interactively zero in on the perfect colour, size and dimensions. Augmented shopping is made possible…

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If at some point you may have been in a situation where you needed a quick loan in Kenya, you may have wondered where exactly you can get the money. Needing money urgently is a common thing and for those who have been in such situations, this post will guide you go to get started. There are a ton of mobile lending apps that can give you a loan deposited to your M-Pesa in minutes. Not all these apps are good and some charge high interest rates and in some cases some will take the interest even before disbursing the…

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As a responsible and ethical corporate citizen, LG Electronics (LGE) has over the years invested in many social and community causes in East Africa touching on environment, education, health and sports. In this, LGE is inspired by our sustainability commitment to create a better society by consistently delivering social value to communities where we do business, even as we strive to build a firm foundation for the company’s sustainable growth. From supporting vaccination programs to promoting inclusive education, LGE pursues a sustainability agenda that balances our core business activities with the needs of society, environment and the economy. LGE in…

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The Nokia C30 is available in Kenya from Ksh 14,500. This is one of the latest from HMD Global to launch in the country and is available in retail stores across the country. The C series is HMD’s entry level series and the C30 joins the Nokia C10 that I have had for review the last couple of weeks. The Nokia C30 is competing with some very good devices from Infinix, Tecno, Xiaomi and even Huawei. This is a very competitive price segment with very good phones from established brands and even some good ones for the lesser-known brands. The…

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