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Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 Review: Entry Level Smartphone at Its Prime
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Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 Review: Entry Level Smartphone at Its Prime

If you are looking for a smartphone for less than Ksh 10,000, you have a good number to choose from. This does not necessarily mean that all the phones are good and worth your money. There are some phones that will end up frustrating you…

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Infinix’s E-commerce Platform, Xmall, Is Now Live in Kenya
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Infinix’s E-commerce Platform, Xmall, Is Now Live in Kenya

Last week, I told you that Infinix was planning to launch its own e-commerce site, Xmall, this week. Well, the company has officially launched the platform which it will use to sell its devices. One of the devices that is debuting on Xmall…

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Jumia Food Now Lets Customers Pre-Pay for Their Deliveries
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Jumia Food Now Lets Customers Pre-Pay for Their Deliveries

Jumia Food customers can now pre-pay for their food deliveries, as the online food delivering company commences online pre-payment options (credit cards and mobile payments) in Kenya and Uganda. This new payment option leverages the…

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Two Kenyan Startups part of Google Launchpad Accelerator Africa Season
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Two Kenyan Startups part of Google Launchpad Accelerator Africa Season

Google today announced the launch of its second Launchpad Accelerator Africa class as part of its ongoing efforts to support entrepreneurship on the continent. The accelerator, which is housed in Lagos, Nigeria, has already demonstrated…

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We May Not See A New Tecno Phantom Phone This Year
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We May Not See A New Tecno Phantom Phone This Year

Towards the end of every year, we normally get a new flagship smartphone from Tecno. This device normally falls under the Tecno Phantom series and is usually the most expensive device from the company. Last year we had the Tecno Phantom 8…

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The Infinix Note 5 Review: Note Your Average Smartphone!
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The Infinix Note 5 Review: Note Your Average Smartphone!

Out of the many devices Infinix has, the Note series has always been its flagship line for those who want a bigger screen, a bigger battery and just everything big and different from what they can get from other devices from the company.…

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Microsoft Launches ‘Kaizala Pro’ In Kenya
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Microsoft Launches ‘Kaizala Pro’ In Kenya

Microsoft’s latest mobile offering, Kaizala Pro, is now commercially available across Kenya. Microsoft Kaizala is a mobile app that improves the way businesses communicate and collaborate. It’s designed for large group communication,…

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Twitter Lite is Finally Available to Users in Kenya
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Twitter Lite is Finally Available to Users in Kenya

Over the last couple of years, we have seen some of the top developers release ‘Lite’ versions of their Android applications for those who may want to use their platforms but may not have enough space to download the full version of the…

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The Nokia 5.1 Goes on Sale in Kenya for Ksh 19,500
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The Nokia 5.1 Goes on Sale in Kenya for Ksh 19,500

One of HMD’s latest smartphones, the Nokia 5.1, is finally available in Kenya. The company has announced that this phone is available in the country for a recommended retail price of Ksh 19,500. The price may be lower if you happen to get…

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Infinix Note 5 Camera Review
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Infinix Note 5 Camera Review

I have been Using the Infinix Note 5 for a little over a month now. The phone is meant for those who want more from their phones, be it in performance, camera, reliability etc. As I work on the full review, I though I should do a quick…

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is Official, This Is What’s New
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is Official, This Is What’s New

Samsung has finally unveiled its 2018 flagship Note device, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Being the successor to the Galaxy Note 8, expectations were high to see what the Korean giant has been working on and if it is a worthy upgrade for…

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Android Pie Is Official: This is What We Know So far
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Android Pie Is Official: This is What We Know So far

Yesterday, Google officially announced that Android 9 will be called Android Pie. I was expecting a different dessert name but it was a nice surprise to say the least. I also didn’t expect the announcement yesterday as a few days ago I…

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Microsoft IOT & AI Popup Labs Unlock African Potential
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Microsoft IOT & AI Popup Labs Unlock African Potential

In June 2018, Microsoft 4Afrika hosted international experts in Nairobi, Kenya for a targeted, productive popup lab and series of events focused on the internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. This team worked…

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Five Android Go Smartphones That You Can Get in Kenya
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Five Android Go Smartphones That You Can Get in Kenya

This post has been updated to include the Safaricom Neon Kicka 4. In a developing market such as Kenya, not everyone has the finances to get the best and most powerful smartphone out there. This market is flooded with entry level…

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Technology trends shaping the hospitality sector
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Technology trends shaping the hospitality sector

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…

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Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 Unboxing and First Impressions
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Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 Unboxing and First Impressions

The Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 has finally been launched in Kenya. This is the latest smartphone from the company and is available in Kenya through e-commerce platform, Jumia, and through offline retailers across the country. The recommended…

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