Kenyan technology publication covering smartphones, consumer electronics, apps, telecoms, reviews and technology news.
Summary Airtel Africa has announced the launch of Airtel Ads. This integrated Demand-Side Platform (DSP) is set to empower advertisers and agencies, providing them with better control over their marketing campaigns. A DSP is a software…
Summary At MWC 2024 yesterday, Kenya won the bid to be the next host of the 2024 Transform Africa Summit (TAS). The summit is organized by the Smart Africa Alliance, a Pan-African agency for ICTs, and is set to take place from August 20th…
The Samsung Galaxy S24 was recently unveiled in Kenya. It is available in stores for Ksh 124,500 for the 256GB base model. The prices vary depending on where you get the phone from but should be around this range. You can get the phone…
Summary LogRhythm has expanded its partnership with e-finance, a subsidiary of e-finance Investment Group to deliver secure digital transformation in Egypt. The strategic expansion of the partnership sees the integration of LogRhythm into…
Summary At Mobile World Congress 2024 (MWC), OPPO introduced the world to its latest innovation—the OPPO Air Glass 3. This next-gen augmented reality (AR) device marks a significant leap in Extended Reality (XR). The OPPO Air Glass 3…
Airtel Africa has partnered with Cisco to introduce a new Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) offering. This partnership is set to change how businesses in Africa approach their digital transformation journey, providing a seamless and secure…
Summary IFC today announced the names of 100 women-led startup owners selected to participate in the She Wins Africa program, an IFC-led initiative that aims to accelerate access to capital for women-led startups across sub-Saharan Africa.…
With the rise of the digital economy, Binance continually raises awareness and provides education on how to spot and avoid common scams. User-focused decision-making is at the core of every choice Binance makes, underscoring the importance…
Summary Equitel has today announced the launch of its 5G services in partnership with their host mobile network operator-Airtel. This makes Equitel the first mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) to offer 5G services in Africa. The…
Summary SEACOM has faced a significant service outage on its subsea cable system. The disruption, which occurred on the 24th of February 2024, affects the segment running from Mombasa, Kenya, to Zafarana, Egypt. Initial assessments suggest…
Summary Endeavor Kenya has today revealed the 10 start-up entrepreneurs who will be part of its inaugural Endeavor ScaleUp Program. This program seeks to support high-growth start-up ventures with the networks and resources to gain clarity…
Equity Bank is offering convenience and accessibility for its customers through the seamless integration of Western Union services into its digital channels. Launched in early 2023, this collaboration has empowered Equity Bank customers to…
Summary Safaricom hosted its second Investor Day in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, showcasing progress in the implementation of its strategic priorities and the expansion of its operations in the Ethiopian market. The event, themed “Scaling…
Summary Techstars recently hosted its second pan-African Demo Day in collaboration with ARM Labs. The ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator Demo Day took place on the 20th of February in Nigeria, featuring presentations from the second…
The OPPO Reno 11 was recently unveiled in Kenya as the successor to the Reno 10. I reviewed the Reno 10 last year and loved it and I am still using the phone till now. Today, I will be comparing the OPPO Reno 10 and the recently unveiled…
Summary Hohm Energy has secured a $8 million in a Seed round led by E3 Capital and 4DX Ventures. This funding is set to propel Hohm Energy’s mission to scale the adoption of rooftop solar across the region, addressing not only the growing…
Summary Visa has today announced the appointment of Chad Pollock as Cluster Country Manager and Vice President for East Africa. Chad is a seasoned leader with a diverse background across the finance, technology, and energy industries. He…
OPPO is at the forefront of portrait photography innovation, and the Reno Series, in particular, showcases just how far smartphone portrait photography has come in recent years. With over 70 million Reno owners across 60 countries, ranging…
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) announces the launch of its Growth Accelerator programme in Nigeria, in partnership with Victoria’s Secret & Co. AWIEF is implementing the programme as part of The Tour Impact…
Samsung and Vodafone, in partnership with AMD, have announced that they have successfully demonstrated an end-to-end call with the latest AMD processors enabling Open RAN technology, a first for the industry. This joint achievement…
The smartphone market is evolving rapidly, and OPPO has once again stepped up its game with the release of the OPPO Reno 11. Packed with cutting-edge features and a sleek design, the Reno 11 is set to redefine your smartphone experience.…
Check Point Research has released its 2024 Annual Security Report. This year’s edition delves into the increasing complexity of cyber threats, with a special focus on the dramatic rise in ransomware incidents and the strategic use of AI in…
Summary d.light and Chapel Hill Denham, the largest alternatives asset manager in Nigeria, have successfully closed a securitized financing facility worth $7.4 million. This aims to expand access to affordable clean energy solutions for…
Summary Moringa School has announced a new partnership with M-PESA Africa and Safaricom to provide digital API (Application Programming Interface) training and certification across Africa. This initiative is targeting those who want to…
