Month: <span>July 2017</span>

Nokia marks its re-entry in Kenya with new devices

By Seth Green HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones has on Thursday re-entered the smartphone market in a revamped version. The Finland-based firm is ready to battle it out in the high-end smartphone segment to reclaim its lost charm with the introduction of its first Nokia smartphone range – comprising of the Nokia 3, […]
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Telkom marks 3 million subscribers, offers free calls

Local telecommunications company, Telkom Kenya is this weekend offering free calls within its network to celebrate crossing the 3 million subscriber mark. Between Saturday (July 29, 2017) at 12:00am and Sunday (July 30, 2017), Telkom’s prepaid customers will enjoy free on-net calls. Telkom’s other voice and SMS rates remain unchanged at KSh3 per minute to other networks and SMS at KSh1 […]
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Nairobi: VFS Global Schengen opens Visa application centre in Kenya

Outsourcing and technology services company, VFS Global has announced its entry into the Kenyan market as part of its expansion plans to meet the increasing demand within the region of Africa. The Visa application centre is relocating from its Schengen, South Africa and DVPC operations to a larger and easily accessible facility. Applicants can now visit […]
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Nokia makes a comeback with new devices

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones has on Thursday re-entered the smartphone market in a revamped version. The Finland-based firm is ready to battle it out in the high-end smartphone segment to reclaim its lost charm with the introduction of its first Nokia smartphone range – comprising of the Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and […]
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Android users at risk, ESET warns

Internet security company, ESET East Africa has issued an alert to mobile phone users running on the Android platfom to be wary of alternative app stores’ potential to spread malware such as screen locking malware. According to Teddy Njoroge, Kenya Country Manager for ESET, ransomware is a fast growing problem for users of mobile devices. “Just […]
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ESET issues malware alert for Android phone users

Internet security company, ESET East Africa has issued an alert to mobile phone users running on the Android platform to be wary of alternative app stores’ potential to spread malware such as screen locking malware. According to Teddy Njoroge, Kenya Country Manager for ESET, ransomware is a fast growing problem for users of mobile devices. “Just […]
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LG rolls out airport robots to aid travellers in Korea

Global leader in consumer electronics, LG is trialling a number of Airport Guide Robots and Airport Cleaning Robots to assist travellers arriving and departing Korea.   The Airport Guide Robot will roam the airport providing information and assistance to visitors while the Airport Cleaning Robot will be on hand to keep the floors clean.   […]
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Kenya Airways launch group booking tool for its customers

Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways has launched a new solution on its portal that enables its customers to book group travel in an efficient, simple and user-friendly way. The Group Booking Tool is currently accessible on the airline’s website, www.Kenya-airways.com, for self-registration and booking. The tool is accessible for all travel agents and retail customers […]
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Huawei P10 lite launches in Kenya

Chinese smartphone maker, Huawei has launched its Huawei P10 Lite smartphone in Kenya targeting mid-market segment as it seeks to aggressively push for an increased share of the local smartphone market. The miniature version of their flagship, Huawei P10 lite, follows the successful production of its predecessors, Huawei P10 and the Huawei P10 plus. The […]
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