Author: Brand Spot

Safe drinking water remains a top priority for many Kenyan households due to variations in water quality from municipal supplies, boreholes, and rainwater. In this environment, iClear Kenya has positioned itself as a practical, technology-led water purification brand focused on effective Reverse Osmosis solutions tailored for local conditions. Since its founding in 2022, iClear has focused on providing practical, reliable and affordable water purifiers that address common contaminants in Kenyan water sources without unnecessary complexity. Technology Focus: Reverse Osmosis At the core of iClear’s product range is Reverse Osmosis (RO) technology, a water purification method where water is forced through…

By Absa Bank Kenya Chief Data Officer, Hartnell Ndungi In today’s digital world, you generate data whenever you browse social media, shop online, use banking apps, sign up for a newsletter, install a mobile app, or even track your health and fitness. This data is extremely valuable and can be sold to third parties without your knowledge.  However, this collection is not always visible, and many people do not know how this data is used or stored. That is why each year, the world observes Data Privacy Week with the goal of helping individuals and organizations recognize that you have…

LG Electronics (LG) is set to showcase its latest LG MAGNIT Micro LED display (LMPB model) at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026, Europe’s largest commercial display exhibition, taking place in Barcelona, Spain, from February 3–6. The unveiling reinforces LG’s global leadership in commercial display technology, delivering high-impact visual solutions designed to meet the needs of its B2B customers. The name LG MAGNIT combines “magnificent” with “nit” – the unit of luminance – reflecting the display’s exceptional brightness and breathtaking picture quality. It features ultra-high resolution, scalable screen configurations and enhanced installation convenience. This makes it an ideal solution for an…

Many Kenyans still rely on manual processes to manage recurring payments like SACCO contributions, rent, school fees, water and loan repayments. While this approach may have worked in the past, it often leads to missed deadlines, unnecessary stress, and wasted time. Imagine: It is the start of the month, and Mary, a SACCO member, is in a familiar bind. She is rushing to the bank to deposit her monthly savings, only to realize she is late and may face penalties which could strain her budget due to extra charges. Across town, John, a tenant, is scrambling to transfer his rent…

The roar of the crowd filling your living room and visuals so clear you can almost smell the grass. That’s what you need when watching the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations. It’s not just for bar experiences; you can have it at home. Picture this, you and your friends, eyes locked on the screen as a striker weaves through defenders. Then a hard tackle, too close to call. But it isn’t met by a rowdy roar from all around you. It’s just your buddies yelling with passion. There’s no risk of a beer bottle being flung at your head, or…

East Africa is quietly becoming one of the most important digital infrastructure regions on the continent. Governments and the private sector are investing heavily in connectivity, cloud services, fintech, e-commerce and digital public services — and all of it runs on one critical foundation: data centres. From Nairobi to Kampala, Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa, demand is surging for resilient, scalable and locally hosted infrastructure. Across Africa, the data centre market is projected to grow from about $1.94 billion in 2025 to nearly $3.85 billion by 2030, driven by enterprises, cloud providers and governments accelerating digital transformation. But as…

OPPO Kenya has officially unveiled the Reno15 Series. This brings three new smartphones to the local market: the Reno15 Pro 5G, Reno15 5G, and Reno15 F 5G.  At the heart of the Reno15 Series is a strong focus on imaging and AI-powered creativity. The standout feature is a new 50MP Ultra-Wide Selfie Camera with a 100-degree field of view. This allows users to fit more people and background into selfies and vlogs without awkward angles or selfie sticks. For portrait lovers, the Reno15 Pro 5G and Reno15 5G introduce a 50MP Telephoto Portrait Camera using a periscope lens close to…

Online betting has grown rapidly in Kenya over the past few years, becoming one of the most popular forms of digital entertainment. With increased smartphone usage, better internet access, and a strong sports culture, especially around football, Kenyan players are now more selective about the platforms they use. Today, choosing the right betting site in Kenya is no longer just about odds—it’s about trust, convenience, and overall user experience. Kenyan bettors are looking for platforms that understand their needs. Fast registration, local payment methods, responsive customer support, and fair gameplay have become key decision-making factors. As competition increases, only betting…

Paymentology has announced the appointment of Kesheni Moodley as Regional Director for Africa, further strengthening its regional leadership as demand for modern, cloud-first issuing infrastructure accelerates across African markets. Paymentology has a long-standing presence in Africa, working closely with banks, fintechs and mobile money providers across the region to deliver differentiated payment propositions and customer experiences through next-generation card technology. Building on this foundation, Kesheni brings more than 20 years’ experience across the ICT, payments and enterprise technology sectors, spanning client relationship development, commercial leadership, business development and operational transformation. In her new role, she will focus on expanding Paymentology’s programme…

By Ramon Villarreal, global architect and payments lead, Financial Services, Red Hat Looking back on the payments industry in 2025, the year was defined by the long-anticipated completion of SWIFT’s global migration to the ISO 20022 messaging standard, as well as the “summer of digital currencies” – where discussions around stablecoins and other digital currencies came into focus and took centre stage at Sibos. Looking ahead to 2026, we can expect steps forward in several key areas, notably in the global stitching of instant payments and the maturation of digital currencies and AI, converging to redefine what is possible in…