Author: Kaluka wanjala

For those looking for smartphones between Ksh 19,000 and 21,000, the Tecno Spark 9 Pro and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11  are some of the two devices on your list. The Spark 9 Pro is the most recent one to launch in Kenya and is available in stores for Ksh 20,500 for the 4GB variant with 128GB of storage. The Redmi Note 11 was launched a few months back and is available starting from Ksh 20,500 for the 4GB variant with 128GB of storage. I have been using the Tecno Spark 9 Pro for a few weeks now and I…

In a world full of smart devices, there is still demand for feature phones. HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has been very active in this market segment with new devices every so often. The company has quite a number of feature phones on the market even in Kenya and today has announced the expansion of this portfolio.  The three feature phones the company has unveiled are the Nokia 2660 Flip, Nokia 8210 4G and the Nokia 5710 XpressAudio.  The Nokia 2660 Flip phone as the name suggests has a clamshell-style device. This phone has basic features with some…

In another attempt to fight off competition in the mid-range category, Samsung has come up with their latest product of the Samsung’s A-Series, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G. It is the next-in-line of the Galaxy A72, which didn’t feature 5G support last year. However, despite the lack of some features, the A72 is still a good bargain for the money. The Galaxy A73 is powered by the Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset, which is one of the best options for mid-range smartphones. So, if you are considering buying the device, here’s what you should know about it. Unboxing This Galaxy A73…

Betty Mwangi is leaving Jumia after a 9 month stint at the e-com firm. She joined the firm back in 2021 and has been the CEO since then. She replaced Sam Chappatte who had been the CEO since 2016.  Also Read: Sylvia Mulinge Leaves Safaricom to Join MTN Uganda as its new CEO Replacing Betty at Jumia Kenya is Juan Seco who joined the firm back in 2016 as the Chief Financial Officer. Before joining Jumia, he worked at a number of firms including KPMG and PwC.  Two years after joining Jumia, Seco became the COO of JumiaPay. He held…

The Tecno Camon 19 Pro is one of the three latest phones in the Camon 19 series recently launched by the company. The phone is available in retail stores for Ksh 33,799. This is the most expensive phone in the Camon 19 series and has impressed me so far.  Competing with the Tecno Camon 19 Pro is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro. This phone is available for around Ksh 34,000 and should be on your list if you are looking for a new smartphone within this price range. The redmi Note 11 Pro has been in retail stores in…

To keep up with the rising cost of fuel, Uber has reviewed its prices upwards adding a Ksh 10 fuel charge to the minimum rate those using its services pay. This will bring the minimum fare charged to Ksh 160 from 150 for Uber ChapChap. The price changes come a few days after the Government published new rules that will force the Taxi apps to lower the flat rate they charge drivers to 18% from as much as 25% for the case of Uber.  The price changes might help cushion the drivers from the recent changes in fuel prices but…

Yesterday, Kenya Power revealed that it has plans to roll out its fixed internet service in Kenya next year. For most people, it might be confusing why the power distributing company is shifting to the internet business but it does make sense to some extent. The company has the necessary infrastructure across the country and getting started is not that difficult.  When launched, Kenya Power will be in direct competition with established industry players including Safaricom, Wananchi Group, Jamii Telecoms among others. The Communication Authority has previously said that Kenya’s fixed internet market is largely untapped and this is where…

The Tecno Spark Series has just got refreshed with three new devices. These are the Spark 9, Spark 9 Pro and the Spark 9T. Tecno Spark 9 pricing Tecno Spark 9 – Ksh15,599 Tecno Spark 9 Pro– Ksh 20,899 Tecno Spark 9T– Ksh 17,199 Tecno Spark 9 series is made for the younger generation who want the best when it comes to camera performance. The phone comes with a 32MP selfie camera that takes really good shots. I have been using the Spark 9 pro for a while and in this post I will be sharing the top 5 things…

The Kenyan Government has published new rules for the digital taxi platforms that will see the services lower the commission they require from drivers to 18%. These rules have been published by Transport and Infrastructure Cabinet Secretary James Macharia. The new law states, “The commission which shall be paid by a transport network driver or a transport network owner to the transport network company, which shall not exceed eighteen per cent of the total earnings of the trip.” “Transport network platform” means a digital platform or any other similar system offered, used or operated by a transport network company and…

Autochek has today announced the acquisition of CoinAfrique, a classified ads platform in French-speaking Africa. According to the company, this acquisition will help it expand its auto financing services to Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire and other French-speaking African countries. Autochek has been on an aggressive expansion plan in Africa. In September last year, the company acquired Cheki Kenya and Cheki Uganda from ROAM Africa for an undisclosed amount. The company went ahead to introduce a new car loan marketplace on its platforms to lure in new customers. It seems like Autochek will be focusing on auto financing to drive growth across…