Over 600 sites are now 5G-ready in Nairobi, Mombasa and Malindi, according to Airtel Kenya managing director Prasanta Das Sarma. In an interview with a local daily, Prasanta said that the deployment of 5G-ready networks would help it capitalize on the rising mobile Internet demand in the country. “These 600 sites are now 5G-ready. We […]
The Smartphone market is awash with fake devices ranging from Tecno, Samsung, Infinix, iPhone to Huawei which are readily available at some shady phone retailers. These phones are commonly referred to as ‘china phones’ a disparaging stereotype to describe the sub-standard products coming from China that have unique selling points. The devices are cheaply priced […]
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced that it is resuming bank mobile wallet charges for transactions above Ksh.100. CBK indicated that it will include wallets that are closely linked to the Savings and Credit Societies (SACCO) sector noting that SACCO’s accounts for a significant share of their transactions. “A recurring concern has been […]
LG Electronics has confirmed that it is shutting down its smartphone business to focus on the firm’s growth areas. The South Korean technology group says the move will enable it to focus resources on electric vehicle components, connected devices, smart homes, robotics, artificial intelligence and business-to-business solutions. The firm was once considered a pioneer of […]
Gulf African Bank is a Premier Shariah Compliant Kenyan Bank offering one-stop financing and business development centre for corporates, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and retail segments. The bank’s customers can easily withdraw money from Gulf African Bank account to MPESA via USSD Code *399#. How to Withdraw from Gulf African Bank to MPESA On […]
Instagram has announced a new feature called Remix that will let users create, share and add their own perspective and fun on its Reels platform. The new feature, seen as a take on Chinese short-form video app TikTok, allows users to “remix” a reel, meaning they can upload a video next to another user’s, building […]