Author: Kaluka wanjala

Sevi, a fintech company regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya, is revolutionizing stock financing for wholesalers and retailers through its “stock now, pay later” platform. Sevi addresses the challenge of insufficient working capital by providing users with access to credit while ensuring suppliers are paid upfront. With Sevi, suppliers like Coca-Cola, Anytime and Philmed receive direct payments for their products, and retailers can order stock on credit, enabling them to grow their businesses. The app utilizes AI and machine learning to enhance its credit evaluation process, offering a seamless, reliable solution for credit transactions between suppliers, retailers and credit funds.…

Yesterday, Samsung officially unveiled its latest flagship series, the Galaxy S25. The series consists of four main devices but only 3 were showcased at the launch event yesterday, the Galaxy S25 Edge was teased but nothing much was said about it. With the Galaxy S25 series, we are not getting that many upgrades with the hardware as most of the updates are on the software. Samsung says this series will set a new standard as a true AI companion with our most natural and context-aware mobile experiences ever created. All Galaxy S25 models are powered by the customised Snapdragon 8…

Community group scams are a growing concern in the digital age, particularly within the cryptocurrency space. Scammers often impersonate representatives from reputable organizations like Binance to create fake community groups or profiles on platforms such as Telegram, WhatsApp, and other messaging services. These fraudulent groups aim to deceive users into divulging personal information or transferring funds under false pretenses. While Binance is committed to working with local authorities to protect users and combat these bad actors, it is crucial for you to remain vigilant and follow simple tips to keep their funds safe. Scam Mechanics Unfortunately, community group scams are…

LG Electronics (LG) made a remarkable impression at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, showcasing a diverse array of market-leading innovations across home entertainment, smart appliances, artificial intelligence, and more. The company’s cutting-edge solutions emphasized convenience, personalization, and enhanced connectivity, reaffirming LG’s position as a global technology leader. Fans of LG products in Kenya will be pleased to learn of several innovative products unveiled at the event including the following: Affectionate intelligence Under the theme “Life’s Good 24/7 with Affectionate Intelligence”, LG unveiled its AI-powered Intelligent Home concept, demonstrating how technology can seamlessly adapt to users’ daily routines. The showcase highlighted proactive solutions, such as an On-device…

The first Samsung Unpacked event of 2025 is set to take place tonight where Samsung will unveil a number of devices including the new S25 series. With the Galaxy S25 series, we do have three main devices including the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra. The Unpacked event will kick off later today at 9 PM Kenyan time. Samsung will livestream the launch on its official website and YouTube platforms. The link to YouTube’s livestream is attached below. I will be covering the event and will share some tweets about it and the phone on X. Follow…

Airtel Africa has partnered with three African artistes, Fally Ipupa (Democratic Republic of Congo), Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania), and Simi (Nigeria) to engage customers on how to enhance their digital experience by making the most of their data bundles. Through this collaboration, Airtel Africa aims to enable customers to make informed decisions about their data usage habits. The artists have collaborated with Airtel Africa to create a special song to provide customers with practical tips and tools that will help them to maximise their data for everyday use, from browsing the internet to streaming and accessing essential apps. The collaboration is part of…

MainOne has announced an additional layer of service to its customers through the Equiano submarine cable. This move provides an additional layer of resiliency for MainOne’s enterprise customers, ensuring uninterrupted service to support their growing business online at no additional costOver the past decade, MainOne has enabled the digital transformation journey of these businesses with its pioneering services to operate digital-first business models whereby uninterrupted connectivity is paramount. Recognizing the challenges its customers face in ensuring business continuity amidst network disruptions such as the submarine cut earlier this year, MainOne has taken proactive steps to fortify its network. By incorporating capacity…

MoneyHash, the first and leading payment orchestration platform operating in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has secured $5.2M in pre-A funding. Flourish Ventures – a global fintech investor behind industry leaders like Chime, Flutterwave, FairMoney, and Neon – led the round, adding to its portfolio of over 100 fintech startups. Additional investors include Saudi’s Vision Ventures, Arab Bank’s Xelerate, and Emurgo Kepple Ventures. The round features the participation of Jason Gardner, founder and former CEO of Marqeta, as his first MEA investment. The round also saw continued support from existing investors COTU, RZM Investment, and Github founder Tom Preston-Werner. Building on its momentum, MoneyHash previously secured a $4.5M…

2024 has been a game-changing year for cryptocurrency, with market capitalization soaring by a staggering 96.2%, driven by strong gains in the first and fourth quarters. A pivotal moment in January was with the launch of U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, propelling market sentiment and attracting a fresh wave of capital. Favourable macro factors, including the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut and positive regulatory shifts post the U.S Presidential, further fuelled the surge. This report serves as an essential resource for understanding the evolving crypto landscape and preparing for what’s ahead in 2025. An eventful year for Bitcoin Bitcoin dominated…

South African insurance-technology start-up, Naked, has announced the close of  R700-million ($38 million) series-B funding round.  The Insurtech was founded back in 2018 and has created a fully digital platform that uses automation to speed up the process of buying insurance and making claims after a loss. This is done without engaging with a call centre agent. The company claims in sells 100% of its card, home and single-item insurance policies online without any human intervention, using artificial intelligence and machine learning to make decisions. The funding round saw the participation of BlueOrchard as well as some other existing investors…