MPost Increases Subscription Charges From Ksh 300 to 400
March 28, 2023
MPost has increased its annual subscription charges by 33% in response to high operating costs. The service, which was launched in Kenya in partnership with the Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) in 2016, will now…
mTek Launches Low-Cost Personal Accident Cover for Interns
March 28, 2023
mTek, a digital insurance platform, has introduced low-cost micro-insurance products specifically designed for interns. The new products, named Loyalty PA, and BeSmarter Bronze, Silver, and Gold, are underwritten by BRITAM and offer protection to interns…
Samsung Dominates TV Market with Record Sales of QLED and NEO QLED
March 27, 2023
Samsung Electronics has topped the global TV market for the 17th consecutive year, according to market research firm Omdia. Samsung’s commitment to premium viewing experiences and user-centered design has earned it the recognition it deserves….
Twitter to Remove Legacy Blue Checkmarks Starting April 1
March 24, 2023
Twitter has announced that it will start removing legacy blue checkmarks from its platform beginning April 1st. The removal of these legacy checkmarks has been anticipated for months since CEO Elon Musk tweeted in December…
Huawei Introduces Intelligent Cloud Network Solution to Kenya's Booming Data Center Industry
March 24, 2023
Huawei Technologies has launched its Intelligent Cloud Network Solution in Kenya, targeting a share of the country’s multi-billion-shilling cloud computing industry. The Intelligent Cloud Network has been designed and built to address the key challenges…
M-Pesa Invests $2 Million in Nairobi Shared Service Operations Centre
March 22, 2023
Safaricom has announced the launch of its Shared Service Operations Centre (SSOC) for M-Pesa Africa in Nairobi, with an investment of over $2 million. The M-Pesa SSOC will be responsible for overseeing service operations and…
Safaricom Appoints Fawzia Ali as Chief Consumer Business Officer
March 22, 2023
Safaricom has appointed Fawzia Ali as the new Chief Consumer Business Officer, effective 15th March 2023. Fawzia has been holding this role in an acting capacity since July 2022, and her appointment follows her exceptional…
Zumi, an E-commerce Platform, Shuts Down Operations Due to Luck of Funding
March 22, 2023
Ecommerce is a rapidly growing sector in Africa, with projections indicating a positive outlook for the future. However, breaking through and achieving sustainability can be a significant challenge for startups. This is a reality that…
Controversy surrounds Sama, Meta's former content moderation partner in Kenya
March 22, 2023
Sama, a company specializing in content moderation, has recently found itself in the middle of controversy due to a series of lawsuits filed against it and its former partner, Meta (formerly known as Facebook). The…