Author: Kaluka wanjala

If you’re a DStv subscriber, you may soon pay slightly less for your monthly subscription. This is because MultiChoice plans to lower the subscription rates across all its packages in Kenya. Sources who spoke to TechArena said the announcement will be made next week and this will be the first time the pay TV provider lowers it’s rates in Kenya. Last year we compared DStv rates across the continent and found outthat Kenyans pay the most compared to other African markets including South Africa, Nigeria and even Uganda. At that time, DStv premium was approximately $91 in Kenya compared to…

Vertiv and Deloitte Center for Integrated Research today introduced a collaboration to help enterprises address a critical challenge in moving artificial intelligence from experimentation to production: determining where AI workloads should run and whether the available physical infrastructure can support them. The new Vertiv Designing Infrastructure for Enterprise AI Guide, developed by Vertiv and STL Partners, a digital infrastructure research firm, provides business, IT and facilities leaders with a workload-based framework for making those decisions before committing to an infrastructure plan. Starting with the intended business outcome and AI workload, organisations can evaluate deployment location, infrastructure requirements and facility readiness, then…

Bolt has expanded its Electric Vehicle (EV) category to Johannesburg in collaboration with its key partners, the South African Meter Taxi and E-Hailing Association (SAMTEA), an affiliate of the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO), and electric-vehicle manufacturer BYD, alongside other industry stakeholders supporting the rollout. The Johannesburg launch builds on Bolt’s EV category debut in Cape Town earlier this year and forms part of the company’s broader ambition to scale electric mobility in South Africa. Bolt is targeting a fleet of 500 electric vehicles in the country by December 2026, supporting a transition towards cleaner, more efficient urban transport.…

Yellow Card has won Gold in the Diamond category at the 2026 Money Awards. This marks  its second consecutive win at the fintech awards. According to Money20/20, the Diamond category is its highest honour, recognising transformative achievements in global financial technology. Yellow Card previously won the Grand Prix in the Payments category in 2025. “This year, we made bold decisions to take what we’d built in emerging markets and expand our vision globally,” said Chris Maurice, CEO and co-founder of Yellow Card. The award follows a year of expansion for the company, which secured $40 million in strategic funding, expanded…

Samsung has announced the launch of the Galaxy A18 LTE and Galaxy A08 LTE in Kenya. The Galaxy A18 LTE starts at KSh 32,000 for the 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, while the Galaxy A08 LTE starts at KSh 23,300 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage model. The Galaxy A18 LTE features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a 50MP main camera, a 5MP ultra-wide camera and a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging. It is powered by the Exynos 1610/G99+ platform and has an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance. The…

Bolt has today announced the launch of Bolt Plus in Kenya. This service is similar to Uber One which has been available in Kenya for over a year. This is a new subscription service that gives customers exclusive savings and priority benefits across rides and food delivery. The service starts at KES 280 per month and is targeting those who use Bolt regularly. Bolt Plus also offers 10% cashback for every ride, free delivery on eligible food and retail orders priority driver matching, faster food delivery and three free ride cancellations every month. Bolt says new subscribers will get their…

Octagon Africa Financial Services has opened a new office in Mombasa as it expands its presence in Kenya’s coastal region and seeks to bring its financial services closer to customers. The office is located on the 9th Floor of Epic Business Centre and will serve individuals, families and businesses seeking services in retirement planning, employee benefits, insurance, investment and wealth management. “Mombasa is a fast-growing city in Kenya, and we would like to be part of this growth. The Coast region presents significant opportunities across different sectors, including trade, tourism, hospitality, logistics, manufacturing, oil, professional services and small and medium-sized…

Westcon-Comstor has appointed Donald Monne as Sales Manager for SADC. Monne will lead the company’s SADC sales team, working across a diverse group of markets to strengthen partner relationships, support business development and expand access to Westcon-Comstor’s solutions, services and vendor portfolio Monne brings extensive sales and business development experience across South Africa and the broader SADC region. During his almost 8-year-long career at Westcon-Comstor, he has played an important role in developing customer and partner relationships and has also served as Southern Africa Blueprint Champion, helping to drive strategic initiatives across the business. “Donald understands both the opportunities and…

African Banking Corporation (ABC Bank) has reduced its PesaLink transfer charges. The bank will now offer free transfers of up to KSh999 and a flat fee of KSh20 for transactions ranging from KSh1,000 to KSh999,999. The revised pricing is part of the Tuma Direct na KSh20 campaign. This is an industry-wide initiative led by Integrated Payment Services Limited (IPSL), which operates PesaLink, in collaboration with Kenyan banks. ABC Bank customers can access PesaLink through the bank’s ABConnect mobile banking platform and internet banking services. The bank said the pricing change forms part of a broader effort to encourage customers to…

Safaricom has launched a managed software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) service for businesses. It will offer branch packages starting at KES 9,500 per month on a 36-month contract. The service allows businesses that operate across multiple locations easily manage their connectivity through a single network. The monthly fee is inclusive of equipment, software, maintenance and 24/7 support. Connectivity charges are not included and are billed separately. SD-WAN combines different internet connections, including fibre, 4G, 5G and existing MPLS links. This allows businesses to switch traffic automatically to backup connections when a primary link fails. It also prioritises critical applications, such…