Safaricom’s 24 year journey: CEO Peter Ndegwa on community-centric digital inclusion & landmark innovations

Eugene OkumuNovember 1, 2024

Kenya’s arguably most successful publicly listed firm Safaricom PLC recently celebrated its 24th anniversary. The day, October 23rd 2024, was marked by on-groun...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6: Unfolding a world of reliability and high utility

Eugene OkumuSeptember 27, 2024

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is the latest flagship from the South Korean electronics manufacturing titan to enter the Kenyan market. The smartphone was released ...

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Oppo Reno12 5G review: AI-enabled smartphone for productivity & creativity

Eugene OkumuSeptember 13, 2024

The Oppo Reno12 series is the newest entrant in the Kenyan smartphone market. The Chinese mobile manufacturer announced the series globally in June and launche...

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OPPO Reno12 series AI features are a game changer

Eugene OkumuAugust 28, 2024

Smartphone manufacturer Oppo recently launched its newest flagship, the Oppo Reno12 series in Kenya. The company launched two variants in the series i.e. the Op...

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Oppo Reno12 5G unboxing & AI features preview

Eugene OkumuAugust 28, 2024

Smartphone manufacturer Oppo recently launched its newest flagship, the Oppo Reno12 series in Kenya. The company launched two variants in the series i.e. the Op...

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Oppo partners with LOOP DFS to offer financing for new Reno12 Series

Eugene OkumuAugust 24, 2024

Smartphone manufacturer Oppo has launched its newest flagship, the Oppo Reno12 series in Kenya.  They announced a partnership with LOOP DFS to provide financing...

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OPPO Reno12 series smartphones launched in Kenya; Available on pre-order till Sep 1

Eugene OkumuAugust 23, 2024

Smartphone manufacturer Oppo has launched its newest flagship, the Oppo Reno12 series in Kenya.  The launch took place at an launch event held on August 22nd, 2...

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Review: A compact yet elegant powerhouse

Eugene OkumuApril 15, 2024

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S24, the newest iteration in its flagship Galaxy S series, in January 2024. Unlike its extravagant sibling, the S24 Ultra, the S24 c...

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Oppo Reno11 5G review; a curvy king of portrait photography

Eugene OkumuMarch 1, 2024

Chinese mobile phone manufacturer Oppo released the 11th iteration of the Reno series which it launched in the Kenyan market in January this year. The manufactu...

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Infinix Hot 40 Pro review; Performance and great battery life

Eugene OkumuDecember 19, 2023

Infinix launched the Hot 40 smartphone in the Kenyan market on December 15, 2023. The smartphone, which is targeted at a youthful user base, is set to be popula...

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Infinix HOT 40 to launch in Kenya on December 15

Eugene OkumuDecember 7, 2023

Phone manufacturer Infinix is set to launch the Infinix HOT 40 series in the Kenyan market on December 15, 2023. The new device is the successor to the Infinix ...

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Protecting your financial assets; A guide to preventing & addressing fraud

Eugene OkumuNovember 1, 2023

The digitization of financial services in Kenya in recent years has earned global acclaim for streamlining access to financial services and solutions for a majo...

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Tecno Camon 20 Pro Mr Doodle Edition; A stunning smartphone that performs

Eugene OkumuOctober 17, 2023

Tecno Camon 20 Pro’s variant, Mr Doodle, was launched in the Kenyan market shortly after the main series’ release in May this year. The edition is inspired b...

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Phone Comparison; Oppo Reno10 5G VS Samsung Galaxy A54

Eugene OkumuOctober 7, 2023

  The Oppo Reno10 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A54 are two comparable flagship devices that offer users a variety of utilities to prospective buyers. Th...

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Oppo Reno10 5G: Value for money with speed and power efficiency

Eugene OkumuSeptember 18, 2023

The Oppo Reno10 5G was launched in the Kenyan market on September 5, 2023 and marks the 10th iteration of the series. The device was announced and released glob...

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Oppo Reno10 5G unboxing and specifications

Eugene OkumuSeptember 4, 2023

The 10th generation of the Oppo Reno series is set for a September 5th launch date in Nairobi. The series was announced in July and will finally be available in...

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Nokia X30 5G: An eco-friendly performance power house

Eugene OkumuAugust 24, 2023

The Nokia X30 5G has been available in stores across Kenya for just under a year since its launch in late September 2022. The device is hailed as one of the mos...

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Infinix Note 30 Pro revolutionising optimal smartphone power management

Eugene OkumuAugust 11, 2023

The Infinix Note 30 Pro is part of the Note 30 series launched in Kenya in June this year. The series includes the base Note 30, the Note 30 Pro and the premiu...

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Comparison: Infinix Note 30 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Pro

Eugene OkumuAugust 11, 2023

Smartphone users in the Kenyan market looking to update their devices are sure to be spoilt for choice when considering devices on par price-wise, performance-w...

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The Social House, Macallan partner to pay homage to dads for Father’s Day

Eugene OkumuJune 21, 2023

The Social House Nairobi hosted a Fathers’ Day dinner and whisky tasting in partnership with the Macallan single malt whisky. The dinner was held on Saturday 17...

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Canadian GP to continue in Montreal despite Alberta wild fires

Eugene OkumuJune 16, 2023

Round 9 of the 2023 Formula 1 season heads to North America for the second of four visits this year. The Canada Grand Prix is set to kick off with free practice...

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Tecno Camon 20 Pro: a well-rounded device that won’t break your bank

Eugene OkumuJune 5, 2023

Tecno’s newest entrant into the Kenyan market is the Camon 20 Pro which was launched on May 19, this year. It is a continuation of cutting-edge mobile techno...

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Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G: A symphony of beauty, brains and brawn

Eugene OkumuJune 1, 2023

The Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G was announced in March and launched in the country back in April this year. This mid-range device features one of the largest camera...

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Infinix Hot 30 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G: A comparison

Eugene OkumuJune 1, 2023

In recent years, Chinese mobile manufacturers Transsion Holdings and Xiaomi have proliferated the Kenyan market with a plethora of devices. Operating through th...

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Nokia G11 Plus impresses with a long battery life

Eugene OkumuMay 29, 2023

The Nokia G11 Plus was announced back in June 2022 and went on sale in July of the same year. The device gives a nod to the name brand’s heritage now distrib...

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Nokia C21 Plus Review: A budget phone that gets the job done

Eugene OkumuMay 20, 2023

The Nokia C21 Plus has been available in the Kenyan market for just over a year since its announcement and launch in February and April of 2022 respectively. ...

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Unfolding the Fold: The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a game changer

Eugene OkumuMay 6, 2023

Chinese mobile smartphone manufacturer Tecno Holdings has introduced its most iconic device into the Kenyan market in the shape of the Tecno Phantom V Fold. The...

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Infinix Hot 30; A perfect balance of work and play

Eugene OkumuMay 1, 2023

The Infinix Hot 30 series has been available in the Kenyan market for the better part of the month of April after being launched on April 7. The series inclu...

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Tecno Spark 10: An affordable phone with some decent cameras

Eugene OkumuApril 7, 2023

Phone manufacturer, Tecno, released four new devices in the Spark Series into the Kenyan market on March 21 this year. The series includes the Tecno Spark 10C, ...

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Redmi Note 11: a high performer on a budget

Eugene OkumuNovember 18, 2022

The Redmi Note 11 flagship series manufactured by Chinese company Xiaomi was launched in Kenya in February this year. The launch unveiled the Note 11, the No...

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Tecno Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition; coloring life with a pocketful of sunshine

Eugene OkumuSeptember 29, 2022

The Tecno Camon 19 Pro series was launched in June earlier this year and consisted of the standard Camon 19, the Camon 19 Pro and the Camon 19 5G. The Tecno Cam...

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Tecno Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition unboxing and first impressions

Eugene OkumuSeptember 23, 2022

Tecno launched the Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition in the Kenyan market earlier this month. It is the latest phone in the Camon 19 series with the others being th...

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Nokia T20 tablet is a delightful masterpiece with great performance & a great price

Eugene OkumuJuly 7, 2022

Nokia’s first tablet, the Nokia T20 is a refreshing, albeit late, take on a popular and much sought after form factor for connected devices. The delightfully...

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The Nokia G21 continues the maker’s legacy of high performance

Eugene OkumuJune 27, 2022

The Nokia G21 was launched  in May by HDMI Global, the Finnish company that owns the Nokia phone brand. The phone comes in two colours - Nordic Blue and Dusk...

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Nokia G21 smartphone: First impressions

Eugene OkumuJune 9, 2022

The Nokia G21  is a budget smartphone that was recently launched in the Kenyan market by HMD Global. The phone is the latest iteration in the G series and is a ...

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The Nokia T20 tablet first impressions

Eugene OkumuFebruary 22, 2022

The Nokia T20 is a tablet which was recently launched in the Kenyan market and happens to be is HMD Global's first foray into this category. As we have come to ...

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The pitfalls of the Kenyan creative industry & how creatives are reclaiming their space

Eugene OkumuNovember 18, 2021

Kenya, an East African nation with a population of 53 million, and a socio-political and economic hub of the region, is a bastion of many firsts. Here are some ...

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