Huawei recently unveiled its newest wearable – the WATCH FIT. It is the first Huawei sports smartwatch to feature a rounded rectangular watch face design combining a dazzling 1.64-inch AMOLED display, which lends itself to displaying "more content and better interactive experience". And it is expected to launch in...
Senators in Kenya believe that Safaricom should split into two firms - Mobile Services and M-PESA. According to The Star, a split would see the mobile telephony service is regulated by the Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK) and the M-Pesa division regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).
A recent report...
vivo has officially launched its latest mid-range smartphone - the vivo Y20 - in Kenya. The device comes with advanced features for performance, a premium design, as well as an AI triple camera.
“We are strengthening our Y-series family with the latest addition of Y20 packed with loads of features...
Google has revealed its top cybersecurity tips for online users as part of its “Do Your Part #BeCyberSmart” campaign, reports TechWeez.
“We have intensified efforts to raise awareness about internet insecurities and empower audiences with tools and resources to help them stay safe online — particularly kids because they are...
Telkom Kenya has revamped its Pawa bundles to include SMS and mobile data at more affordable price points.
“It is worth noting that SMS and WhatsApp communication are popular among the young audiences who have been actively at home following the prolonged closure of educational institutions due to the current...
HMD Global, the home of Nokia, has announced the availability of its 8.3 5G smartphones in Kenya.
The Nokia 8.3 5G has been designed to support multiple and evolving 5G network deployments, with support for both standalone and non-standalone 5G combinations - which operators are rolling out around the globe.
Being...
Cellulant has appointed Faith Nkatha as its new Country Manager for Kenya. In this role, she is expected to lead operations and scale Cellulant's payment ecosystem within the country.
Nkatha joins Cellulant from Oracle where she led their public sector Digital Transformation efforts. Prior to this, she was the Director for...
OPPO is set to introduce the A93 mid-range smartphone in Kenya. The device is equipped with a rear-quad-camera array, selfie lens and an AMOLED screen.
Here's a closer look at the A93's Key Specifications
Specs
Weight
164g
Dual SIM
Yes
Screen
AMOLED
6.43"
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
OS
Android 10
ColorOS 7.2
Chipset
Mediatek Helio P95 (12 nm)
GPU
PowerVR GM9446
Memory
128...
Airtel Zambia and Ericsson have partnered to launch the ‘Product Take-Back’ programme - an initiative that aims to minimize the potential impact of eWaste on the environment. eWaste, not recycled properly, is said to be an under-acknowledged environmental hazard around the world.
The Product Take-Back programme is part of Ericsson’s...
Women in Uganda use the Internet far less than men according to a new survey from the World Wide Web Foundation which found that 27% of men in the country are online, compared with just 19% of women.
Uganda had by far the largest gender gap in internet access among...
Airtel has partnered with Ericsson to modernize its 4G network in Kenya. The telco signed a deal in August 2020 to enhance the quality of voice and data - this is expected to be done by leveraging Ericsson’s Radio System and Packet Core solutions.
According to TechWeez, this project is...
Showmax has announced the availability of five new live-streaming channels in Kenya. These local offerings include K24, KBC, KTN Home, KTN News and NTV.
“With the addition of these live channels, Showmax offers Kenyans a one-stop streaming destination featuring the best of international and Kenyan shows, movies and kids’ shows,...
Mobile money transaction company, Pegasus technologies has suffered a major data breach resulting in the loss of billions of Ugandan Shillings - according to PLM Daily. The breach is said to have impacted telcos, Airtel and MTN Uganda, as well as Stanbic Bank, Uganda’s largest bank.
“Stanbic Bank Uganda, MTN...
GSMA has revealed that it will host MWC Africa in Kigali, Rwanda in 2021 - this comes after MWC 2020 was scrapped in the wake of numerous wireless tech heavyweights deciding to pull out from the conference citing the coronavirus outbreak.
MWC21 Africa is expected to bring together the leading...
Jumia and Airtel Kenya have partnered to allow consumers to complete their online payment transactions using Airtel Money.
“Millions of Kenyans rely on mobile money daily to make fast payments. By expanding our payment options to include Airtel money, it will make it easier for more consumers to incorporate online...
Africell has launched the new KaiOS–enabled smart feature phone, the 4G Vida K242, in Uganda.
The 4G Vida K242 has been specifically designed for people who are unable to afford a smartphone and want to go online. It has a user-friendly interface optimized for first-time internet users.
It comes with the...
