Author: Brand Spot

I have to start with a disclaimer that I currently own a television set, to be precise an LG 55 inch 4K OLED TV. However, my life journey of embracing minimalism has made me to start thinking of how to enjoy life with less. In addition, no, minimalism does not mean that I give away everything that I own and remain with very few. Minimalism is intentionally acquiring and living with the things that you value most and need the most while removing everything else. As I embarked on decluttering my house, I observed that I have a TV stand…

There is no better gift to those you love than time. Giving part of your time to those you love and care about is the greatest act of love that one can give this season. Every day in the busy streets of Nairobi, people are hustling, busy working hard and smart in the effort to provide for their loved ones in tough economic times. We are all looking to ensure our family needs are catered for. I saw a joke on someone’s Twitter Timeline that read, “Today I took two hours off work and stayed with my family. They seem…

Visa today announced it is expanding its Fintech Fast-Track Program in the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA) region as part of its efforts in developing the next generation of digital payment solutions. Already rolled out in Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific, the program provides innovative fintechs with a faster and easier integration process with VisaNet, Visa’s global network, in addition to a suite of tailored digital solutions and growth capabilities. With the Visa Fast-Track program, fintechs based in CEMEA can now onboard to Visa’s global network in as little as four weeks. The program has…

You’re all geared up for Africa cup of nations –or, if football isn’t your thing, maybe you’re anticipating the IAAF world championships. Either way, you have your pizza, your beer, or you’re brand-new, beautiful OLED TV. But is that OLED giving your ultimate immersive experience? This year, LG will be upscaling their experience on the OLED Television. Your first thought may be to wonder why your TV needs its own AI, but LG’s goal is to make it easier to interact with your entertainment. Instead of pulling out your smartphone to look up other movies an actor has been in,…

When Google recently announced that Google Assistant is now integrated into more than 5,000 smart home devices, most of us wondered how far the evolution of the TV would go. In many households, the TV has positioned itself as a must-have home device that is used both actively and passively. So natural was the transition that it was almost intuitive for us to wonder – What will Artificial Intelligence do for TV, and us? To find out, we took a sneak peek into what the future-oriented line of LG’s Google Assistant-powered TVs can do and so far, these are our…

Digital transformation is the adoption of advanced technologies and the rise of innovations as companies and individuals reorganize to be mobile- and digital-first, multimodal, and intelligence-driven. It is a catalyst for engendering agility and has become crucial for organizations to stay competitive, achieve successes, and even survive. A key enabler of this is artificial intelligence, which has been dubbed a ‘great transformer’. Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to systems that change their behaviors without being explicitly programmed to do so – simply put, they learn. These systems use things like aggregated data, usage analysis, pattern recognition, and predictive analytics to deliver…

Last week, the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) held its first ever Konza Innovation Ecosystem Forum to bring together different stakeholders to showcase some of the innovation that can come out through such partnerships. The inaugural Konza Innovation Ecosystem Forum saw two students from Meru University recognized by Konza Technopolis for creating a blockchain-based healthcare solution called BlockHealth. There has been a lot of talk regarding the use of blockchain in different sectors in Kenya and its refreshing to see university students pioneering that. BlockHealth is still a concept and its main aim is to use blockchain technology to ensure…

Last week, the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) held its first Konza Innovation Ecosystem Forum to bring together partners and showcase some of the innovation that can come out through these partnerships. The forum brought together key partners including Safaricom, Huawei, KCB and representatives from Meru and Machakos Universities. Speaking during the launch of the forum, Eng. John Tanui, Chief Executive Officer, KoTDA said the initiative will focus on three key clusters namely ICT & Information Technology Enabled Services (ICT/ITES), Life Sciences and engineering. According to Eng. John Tanui the Konza Technopolis is one of the key projects under Vision…

Digital skills are becoming essential for the jobs of today and tomorrow. From digital literacy to computer science education, these skills can open the door to greater economic opportunity in the workplace of the future. Unfortunately, these skills are beyond the reach of too many young people in Kenya. Microsoft believes in a future where every young person has the skills, knowledge and opportunity to succeed and has made a commitment to impact digital skills to 10 million youth in the Middle East and Africa in the next three years. Its long-lasting initiative, YouthSpark, helps bring this to life by working…

Technology is progressively becoming the backbone of the hospitality sector, and the impact is significantly being felt by hoteliers in their interactions with consumers. Below are some of the trends shaping the sector, as highlighted on the 2018 Jumia Travel Hospitality Report. Internet & Mobile penetration Mobile penetration in Kenya is 90.4% of the adult population, while the internet penetration stands at 83% as of 2017, putting the country on a global map as a leader in share of mobile internet traffic. Mobile Bookings Mobile bookings are on the rise in Kenya, with Jumia Travel recording an impressive 44% in…