AfriTech Blog

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 launched in Kenya – Specs & Price

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 10 series in Kenya retailing at KES 19,499 for the 64GB variant and KES 21,499 for the 128GB model. The Chinese brand’s distributors gave away 200 pieces of the brand’s hit wearable, the Mi Band 5, to those who were watching the live launch event. The Redmi Note 10 […]

12/04/2021
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Business
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Telkom, Standard Group partner to offer digital subscriptions in Kenya

Telkom Kenya and the Standard Group have partnered to enable customers to access the Group’s digital versions of their print content, conveniently and in real-time, via their smartphones. At the push of a button, Telkom customers can now read The Standard and The Nairobian e-papers. Each e-paper will cost KSh. 20, payable via Airtime. Also […]

09/04/2021
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Blockchain, News
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Strathmore University to offer training on Blockchain

@ilabAfrica-Strathmore University has partnered with 482.solutions, Odessa, Ukraine to provide training on blockchain solutions development to students at Strathmore University. The training is set to equip Kenyan students with skills that will set them apart from others and provide the Kenyan market with highly skilled professionals in blockchain. The establishment of partnerships between Strathmore University and 482.solutions became possible […]

09/04/2021
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How To, Telco, USSD
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How to buy Telkom Mzito bundles data & calls without expiry

Telkom’s Mzito bundles allow Kenyans to be able to make more calls, and browse the internet more for longer. The reviewed packages will provide non-expiry bundles and call minutes, the Mzito packages go for Sh. 500 and Sh. 1,000. Upon expiry, customers will be allowed to buy another bundle before the existing bundle expires, which […]

How to become a KCB Mtaani Agent and Commission earned

KCB Mtaani is Kenya Commercial Bank’s company’s plan where it uses agents to deposit and withdraw cash instead of setting up branches or ATMs. The business model is very convenient as it does not require setting up a shop, you can just fuse it with your existing business. The Bank has a wide network of […]

08/04/2021
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Business
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Top 10 Innovative Cities in Africa

Nairobi is the top city in Africa for innovation and ranks among the top 100 globally according to Knight Frank’s Africa Horizons Report 2021/22. Nairobi ranked ahead of Cape Town which was second, Kampala third with Cairo and Johannesburg at fourth and fifth place respectively. The report notes that the ability of African cities to […]

08/04/2021
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How To, Security
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How to Reset Your Forgotten eCitizen Password

ecitizen portal gives Kenyans access to a number of government services where they don’t have to travel or queue for many hours. The portal gives users an opportunity to interact with NTSA services, applying for Good Conduct Certificates, getting County government licenses, e-passport applications, and many more. For most of us who use multiple passwords […]

How to get a loan from Progressive Credit

Progressive Credit is one of the fastest-growing microfinance institutions in Kenya. The firm enables customers to get quick and flexible loans for their business at competitive rates. Progressive Credit offers; Business Loans In Kenya Salary Advance Loans in Kenya Trade Finance Agribusiness Loans Youth & Women Loans Community Support Loans Logbook loans LPO financing /Bid […]

08/04/2021
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Business, News, Telco
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Safaricom picks Ericsson for E-band microwave solution

Safaricom has chosen Ericsson to supply microwave solutions based on the E-band platform to achieve multi Gbps backhaul capacity for mobile broadband nationwide coverage in Kenya. The solution – MINI-LINK 6352 – offers key advantages such as high capacity, efficient use of spectrum, low-energy consumption and simplified operations and maintenance. With technological advances in microwave […]

07/04/2021
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5G, News, Telco
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Airtel Kenya upgrades 600 sites to 5G Network

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 […]